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Guyana’sdiamonddeclarationsdeclinedby21.2%

n its latest Mid-Year

I2005 and is now making a Report, the Ministry of comeback in Guyana’s mining Finance has revealed a industry with its gold properties:

significant 21.2% decrease the shear-hosted Wenot Deposit in diamond declarations during the and the adjacent intrusive-hosted firsthalfof2023. GiltCreekDeposit.

In a surprising contrast, the

At the end of September, Omai mining and quarrying sector isexpectedtoupdateits3.7million witnessed substantial growth, ounces of gold estimates (indicated surging by an impressive 89.9% in and inferred), after its return in thesameperiod. 2020.

This remarkableexpansion was

While foreign companies have primarily driven by increased beenrushingtocashinonthe“gold output from both the oil and gas fever” in Guyana, the country has industry and the ‘other mining’ been suffering massive declines in subsectors. its annual declarations since 2017

However, beneath these overall and Jagdeo is yet to honour his positivestatistics,thereisastoryof commitment to make all mining divergence within Guyana’s contractspublic. miningsector Kaieteur News had made

On the bright side, the ‘other several requests for the downturn, falling by 21.2% to decrease to low declarations by Amid growing concerns about mining and quarrying’ subsector, Government of Guyana to release 38,068 metric carats during the small and medium-scale miners, Guyana gold declarations which encompasses the sand, the mining contracts, particularly same period Manganese resulting in an 11 4% drop decreasing, Vice President Dr stone, diamonds, and manganese large-scaleminingcontracts. production also faced challenges, compared to the same period last Bharrt Jagdeo, during a news sectors, exhibited robust growth of

In 2019, when Guyana became withanotabledeclineof21.9%due year Large-scale producers, on the conference in July, confirmed that 45.2% during the first half of the a member of the Extractive tooperationalconstrains. other hand, experienced a modest the decrease in declarations is year Industries Transparency Initiative

Looking ahead, the Finance 6.1%year-on-yearexpansion. factual, but added that a probe has

Sand and stone declarations (EITI), the country agreed to Ministry said it remains cautiously Despite the mining sector been launched into alleged gold soared by 52 6% and 71 7%, adhere to several requirements. In optimistic With construction benefitting from significant tax smuggling. respectively, supported by this case, EITI requirement 2.4 (a) activity expected to intensify in the breaks and incentives, declarations For the past several months, heightened construction activity of the 2019 Standard states that second half of the year, the ‘other have not met expectations for the Kaieteur News had reported on The government’s continued Guyanashouldpubliclydiscloseall mining and quarrying’subsector is first half of 2023. In August 2022, several foreign gold mining investment in transformative mineral agreements entered into projected to achieve a growth rate the National Assembly approved companies boasting to their infrastructure projects nationwide force prior to the reporting period, of17.1%for2023. tax relief measures aimed at investors about Guyana’s rich contributed significantly to this inthiscase,2019.

As reported by this publication, benefitting the mining industry, mining industry Among those surge. Although the requirements Guyana’s gold declarations have including a reduction in final tax companies is OMAI, a company

Diamond’s downturn were known to the administration, also faced a decline this year The rates and the removal of Tributors’ which produced over 3.7 million

H o w e v e r , d i a m o n d it continued to make excuses to Ministry of Finance attributes this Tax. ounces of gold between 1993 and declarations experienced a avoidthereleaseofthesecontracts.

…seeks adequate compensation for lands to be used for gas pipeline

Former GECOM Chair takes Govt. to court over Gas-to-energy project

Another Guyanese whose land

That Order also authorized the representative to observe the to cater for the burying of the was compulsorily acquired by the Commissioner of the Lands and process. pipelinealong25kmofland. Government of Guyana (GoG) to Surveystoenteruponthesaidlands Upon his return to Guyana on D u r i n g t h e m e e t i n g , facilitate the 12-inch pipeline, as for the purpose of surveying or March 25, 2022 Dr Surujbally said landowners were offered between part of the Gas-to-Energy (GTE) otherwise examining the lands to he learnt that his land would be the G$1-4millionperacreofland. project, has filed legal action acquire part of or the whole lands first point of land entry of the Dr Surujbally said several against the State, in pursuit of fortheconstructionworks. submarine pipeline, which will concerns were raised during the adequate compensation for his

Dr Surjubally outlined that the extend to the Wales Estate, the engagement regarding possible property said Order was published in the intendedlocationofaplanned300- environmental hazards and the

The matter was filed by Robert Official Gazette on August 06, megawatt Power Plant and Natural effectsoncropsbytheGTEproject. Steven Surujbally, better known as 2021 and he was only made aware GasLiquidPlant(NGL). Noting the concerns, the AG Dr Steve Surujbally- former that the government intended to He said he was informed that advised that Government will Chairman of the Guyana Elections acquire the lands in the area where the survey report would be appoint lawyers and that the Commission (GECOM) and his property is located through a submittedtotheProjectTaskForce, landowners shall be contacted renowned veterinarian, through his mediareport. headed by Mr Winston directly, within a week, for further attorneys, Christopher Ram and Hesaidhewasnotcontactedby Brassington, who would make discussions. ChristopherThompson. any official of the government to contact with the affected Having not been contacted by

In an application to the High negotiate the purchase of his land, landowners by the end of April any Government appointed lawyer, Court dated August 3, 2023, the nor on the likelihood that his land 2022 to advise on the acquisition theApplicant on October 12, 2022, land owner is seeking an Order for may be compulsorily acquired by plan. emailed the Head of theTask Force adequate compensation to the tune theState. Subsequently, on September and advised that he had not been of $100 million for his plot of land other orders the Court may deem Some six months after the 23, 2022, the Applicant attended a contacted and that he had retained located at Nouvelle Flanders - La just.According to court documents publication of the Order, on March meeting led by the AG, and the services of legal firm Jalousie,WestCoastDemerara. seen by this publication, some 1, 2022, Dr Surujbally said he was supportedbytheMinisterofPublic ChristopherRam&Associates.

The Attorney General of 1.5158 acres of the Applicant’s overseaswhenhewasinformedvia Works,theMinisterofHousingand He said he received a response Guyana, Anil Nandlall S.C and 2.005acresoflandwasrequiredfor aphonecallthatanofficialfromthe Water, Collin Croal, and the viaemailfromtheHeadoftheTask Minister of Public Works, Juan the project, however after Guyana Lands and Surveys Minister of Natural Resources, Force on October 12, 2022, Edghill are listed as respondents in discussions, it was agreed that the Commission (GLSC) had called to Vickram Bharrat, as well as the advisingthatMr ManojNarayanis the Fixed Date Application in State would acquire his entire plot notify of an intended survey on his Brassington, Head of the Task the government designated which Dr Surujbally claims his ofland. land. Forceandotherkeyofficials. attorney for his matter He was constitutional right of protection Theapplicantexplainedthatvia TheformerGECOMChairsaid At the meeting, landowners contactedbyNarayanduringwhich from deprivation of property Order Number 18 of 2021, made he immediately contacted the were informed that under the he expressed concern over the guaranteed to him under Article under the Acquisition of Lands for official when he was told that a Petroleum Act, the government is process thus far and inadequate 142(1) of the Constitution of Public Purposes Act, Cap. 62:05, Notice, which he had never now moving to acquire properties communication by the government Guyana, Cap1:01, and section 7(1) the Minister of Public Works received, was issued on the for the laying of the gas with landowners whose lands they of the Acquisition of Lands for declared the proposed construction intended survey Following Dr pipeline/concomitant structures intended to acquire for public Public Purposes Act Cap. 62:05 of gas pipeline from Nouvelle Surujbally’s request, a copy of the and that the intention is for purposes. was violated through the State’s Flanders on the West Coast of notice, dated January 30, 2022 was consensual negotiations and Compensation failure to make prompt payment of Demerara to Canal Number One sent to him, which stated that the compensation at market value, below market value adequate compensation for the Public Road on the West Bank of survey was scheduled for February taking into account location, type TheformerGECOMChairalso acquisition for public purposes of Demerara, passing through his 16, 2022, and that he may attend. of land, volume of land and use of stated that the compensation landownedbyhim. lands and others listed in the Theapplicantsaidhedidnotobject land. A total of 73.3 acres were offeredbythegovernmentwaswell

Heisalsoseekingcostsandany Schedule. to the survey nor did he send a required with a width of 23 metres (Continued on page 18)

U.S State sues Exxon, others for allegedly lying about climate change impacts

Forbes-ThestateofCalifornia 1978: A “remarkably accurate” venue to address climate change, suedExxonMobil,Shell,Chevron, internal Exxon memorandum on but that smart policy from ConocoPhillips and BP accusing global warming predictions is government and action from all the companies of lying about the published, provoking Exxon to sectors is the appropriate way to climate impacts of their business create a “‘very aggressive reach solutions and drive practices in a lawsuit alleging defensive program in progress.” massive financial damages and atmospheric science and climate’”

A Chevron spokesperson specific years when the firms meant to combat potential echoed Shell’s statement, saying engaged in disinformation environmental legislation affecting climate change requires a campaigns. itsbusiness. “coordinated international policy

KEY FACTS $11.6 billion: The spending response” and that California’s

Tens of billions of dollars: reported by Shell in the first half of “local courts have no constructive That’showmuchCaliforniaalleges 2023,“ofwhichlessthan$1billion or constitutionally permissible role the companies have caused in went to renewables and ‘energy in crafting global energy policy.” damages—coststhestateisseeking solutions,’” according to the Ryan Meyers, the senior vice forthecompaniestopay,according lawsuit. president of the American tothelawsuit. More than $8 billion: That’s PetroleumInstitute,toldForbesthe Billionsof tons:Theamountof the amount of money California oil industry has substantially greenhouse gas emissions says in the suit it has designated in reduced emissions, adding the California alleged the oil firms the last three years to modernize “ongoing,coordinatedcampaignto haveproduced. water infrastructure and wagemeritless,politicizedlawsuits including public nuisance, damage thestate.

California is home to more than 240,000 oil wells. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images) GETTY IMAGES

1970:Theapproximateyearthe management in preparation for a against a foundational American to natural resources, false CRUCIALQUOTE companies are alleged to have potential loss of 10% of its water industry and its workers is nothing advertising, misleading “Californiataxpayersshouldn’t started engaging in disinformation supplies by 2040—a crisis it says more than a distraction from environmental marketing, have to foot the bill for billions of campaigns, which California said oilcompanieshavehelpedcause. important national conversations unlawful business practices and dollars in damages — wildfires were conducted through

ConocoPhillips, Exxon and BP and an enormous waste of productsliability wiping out entire communities, advertisements in print did not immediately respond to Californiataxpayerresources.”

California, which filed the toxic smoke clogging our air, publicationsthatmisledconsumers Forbes’requestforcomment.

KEY BACKGROUND lawsuit in San Francisco, is also deadlyheatwaves,record-breaking about their fossil fuel products, CONTRA Thelawsuitsuedthecompanies seeking the establishment of an droughts parching our wells,” p o r t r a y i n g t h e m a s Shell told Forbes it doesn’t and their association, theAmerican abatement fund used to pay for California Gov Gavin Newsom environmentallyfriendly “believe the courtroom is the right Petroleum Institute, over charges future climate-related disasters in saidinastatement.

Former GECOM Chair, Dr. Steve Surujbally

Georgetown,Guyana.

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International community

Say international community and Third World citizens areimpressed. Theinternationalcommunityhaswhispered and poor people around the world looked upon it as the saviour and helper that could make a difference. Often times, the international community is worshipped as a neutralpresence,thatmissingandmuch-neededmediator,to helpthemfindawayoutoftheircontroversiesandtroubles. But is the international community really that neutral, withoutitshealthyshareofself-interest,genuinelyaboutthe tormentedpeopleincountriesthataretornapartbyinternal strife? In Guyana, when hostile political groups collide, the international community is rushed to, and settled for, as the solutionswhichleadersandgroupscannotbringthemselvesto figure out and fix among themselves to the benefit of all the people InGuyana,theinternationalcommunityisseenasthebe allandendalltoanydomesticproblem,anditisnotlimitedto politics Infact,almostanythingthattakesonapoliticaltaint, (just about everything here) finds Guyana hurrying like some damsel in distress for the rescuing arms of the international community

It could be money withheld from a segment of the population,itcouldbeforforensicassistanceforcapitalcrimes thathavetensepoliticalwranglingsembedded,oritcouldbefor urgentassistanceonsuchburningissuesaselectoralhelpwhen thiscountryfindsitselfhopelesslystuck

Theinternationalcommunityhasbeenonlytoogladtohelp InanaturalresourcesrichcountrylikeGuyana,itisseenasan investment of time and energies that generate much goodwill fromthelocalcliques Undertheever-convenient,all-purpose umbrella of democratic standards and democratic norms, the international community has been able to insert itself successfullyintolocalaffairs,withhelpinghandswhennolocal onesareuptothetaskathand. Thelevelsoftrustinthedomestic environmentaresopoortononexistentthatanyoutsiderisseen as heroic, clean, and to be welcomed.The problem is that the international community does not have clean hands itself, or uninvolvedvision,orislackinginambitions Thedevelopments inNigerreinforcedthis,intheaftermathofthecoupd’étatbythe armyinthatcountry Almostwithoutfail,withFranceleading, theAmericansandBritishstartedmakingconcerneddiplomatic soundsaboutthedemocraticallyelectedandruleoflaw,andso forth Onthesurfaceofthings,thoseinternationalcommunity messagesaboutwhatisseenas‘deplorable’and‘troubling’serve ascoversfortheirowninterests Thisiswhathasbeenatwork fordecades,fortheinternationalcommunityisneverwithoutits own vital strategic interests, or geopolitical interests, or economicinterests.

InNigeritisFranceanditsneedforcheapandplentiful suppliesofuranium Thepretenseofconcernforthewelfareof the people is a charade In Nigeria, decades ago, there was a bloody civil war, which had a nuanced British hand in it, and againtherewerebenefitsfortheBritish,andnottheNigerians

InLatinAmerica,wheretheUnitedStateshasruledtheroost, governments have been toppled in Chile and Guatemala, and fairly frequently in neighboring Venezuela The Americans never talk about rich and pivotal business interests, but have come up with various specious excuses to justify their interventions, or backing of ambitious local groups The electoralhistoryofpre-andpost-IndependenceGuyanahasits own despicable stories to convey of how this so-called internationalcommunityhasbeensinisterwhenitsinterestsare involved

Guyaneseseemtohavedevelopedanextraordinarydegree ofaffectionfortheinternationalcommunity,whilepretendingto blindness to its predations and ambitions Members of the internationalcommunityknowthisandmilkthisfortheirown benefit Thepeoplearealwaysheldhighasthedrivingforce behinddevelopments,butacloserlookrevealsthatoilandgold and uranium feature very highly in the calculations of the internationalcommunity,beitacountryoraconsortiumofthem Niger,Nigeria,Venezuela,andGuyanaconfirmhowthetricksof crookedpoliticiansareusedbytheinternationalcommunity togetitsfootinthedoor,anditsownway Meanwhile,the peopletakeabackseat,andtheirsufferingsintensify

Horrible water system at the CJIA

DEAREDITOR, Recently, I travelled from my home country through the Cheddi Jagan International Airport at Timehri, and I was greeted by a very depressing situation there. I am talking about, the water coming through the taps. That water wasnotpotable,meaningnot healthy at all, there were these heavy curds of roancoloured, rusty water flowingthroughthefaucets.

Undoubtedly, this is causedbytheoxidizingiron content in all our central water systems in Guyana. Theironcontentinthewater makes it very unsightly whenitoxidizes,itstainsthe porcelain and other accessories,especiallyinour

washrooms Further damagescanbeattributedto themalfunctioningofallthe plumbingtoo.

I later learned that this was a result of the breakdown in the main supplier of water to our international airport, the Guyana Water Inc (GWI). Now my question to the airport authorities is, why didtheauthoritiesrelysolely on a water supply system coming from central GWI, knowing fully well of the problem they have with water quality? Guyana’s water supply system and its qualityareamongoneofthe poorest in The Caribbean, something that the Ministry ofHousingandWaterhasto take note of and rectify

soonest.

We are talking about an internationalairportwhichis the main public relations of ourcountry

First impressions last forever and certainly what greets the eye at CJIAis not in the least good for the aesthetics nor for the image of our country While the airport’s management might argue from a technical or scientific standpoint that waterfromtheartesianbasin is the best water source, one cannot run away from the factthatitalsoveryunsafeif not treated, that is, ozonated and fluorinated, which is GWI’sgreatestproblem.

Raw untreated water from the aquifer from the artesian subsurface water

source must be treated, this water is heavily laced with ironandassuch,wheneverit oxidizes, it stains the receptaclesthatitpassesinto or through I cannot overemphasizethepointthat our water supply system needs a total overhaul, and this does not only a matter for the CJIA but something that has to be addressed for the entire country The situationattheCheddiJagan International at Timehri, highlight’s the fact that this is another one of those essential infrastructural works that needs urgent attention, as we move forward into a progressive future.

Respectfully, Neil Adams

For “Guyaneseness” in diversity

DEAREDITOR,

Defending his ‘plural (cultural) society’ model against charges, it was ‘static’andnotincorporating amechanismofchange,MG Smith pointed out that invariably the different cultural segments were ‘differentially incorporated’ into the power relations of their societies and this fact, in and of itself, initiates change.

T h i s c h a n g e i s engendered through the inevitablesocialcomparison process.

Right now, there is a claimthatAfricanGuyanese historically suffered more and as such should have superiorrightstothenational patrimony

This, not surprisingly, is being vigorously contested by the latter groups who point out that a l l c i t i z e n s h a v e inalienable equal rights guaranteedbythestate

Our political scientists and economists who pontificate on our national policies unfortunately ignore MG’s insight to our generalperil

As aforementioned citizens, their lived experiences inevitably would influence how they felt about the attainment (or not) of that egalitarian promise

Their experiences are filtered through their cultural lenses and it should not surprise any if the several groups (defined culturally) even perceive they are differentially into the power structure, political consciousness would

cleave along cultural (read ethnic)lines.

After decades of focusing on an economist notion of equality, there is still not an appreciation of the need for cultural equality also; so much for the politics of ‘identity’ and ‘recognition’ in

Guyana

There are some who posit that if we have economic equality among the various ethnic groups, our troubles would be over

But our history has demonstrated we are not homo economicus but more like homo culturalis Each group in Guyana has economic elites, but we have not seen these elites making common cause since the PPP was split in 1955byBurnham

An indicia of the ‘power relations’ is who gets to define what is the “national culture” – in which all groups have to p a t t e r n “ p r o p e r ” behaviour And it is the differential incorporation of the various cultural groups in this equation that our policies on “multiculturalism”haveto a d d r e s s “Multiculturalism’ demands that society present a full range of prospects, membership, and respect to all its members – regardless of cultural and religious differences –while also creatively accommodating them in a fashion that is both morally persuasive and practically effective for the majority of society”

We have a “Ministry of Culture.”Butthenameitself – “Culture” – suggests promoting a singular, monolithic, overarching “culture” as a stalking horse for assimilation through the back door We suggest our motto be changed to “Unity in Diversity through EqualityinDiversity.”

One definition of ‘multiculturalism’ suggests that it is “a s y s t e m a t i c a n d comprehensive response to cultural and ethnic d i v e r s i t y w i t h educational, linguistic, economic and social components and specific i n s t i t u t i o n a l mechanisms” This suggestsareasinwhichwe initiallypursueequality

Now we want to stress that we certainly are not e m p h a s i s i n g a n y ‘separatist ideal’ in which each group live in hermetically sealed enclaves

We are suggesting that the ‘equal treatment in culture’ imperative if implemented and becomes real, will eliminate the barriers of hauteur and exclusion that set off their inevitable reactions of resistance

We believe when we deal with each other as equals, there would be the inevitable cross-cultural fertilization (in all directions) and not oneway that is seen as top down

With the state out of ‘culture’, it should focus on promoting a feeling of “Guyaneseness” among our people through the

conscious construction of a democratic state –t h e c r e a t i o n o f conditions where we are all treated as one, equally, by the state

E q u a l i t y o f opportunity; human rights, encouragement of diversities, due process; justice and fair play and rule of law may seem dry compared to the warmth of the blood ties of “nation”, but they can engender the unity of public purpose and the recognition of individual worth where we can be proud of our common citizenship Citizenship of Guyana has to become something that has concrete meaning to all of us

For Guyana then, our ethnicities would be defined outside our “Guyaneseness” and to be A f r i c a n , I n d i a n Indigenous Guyanese etc , w o u l d n o t b e contradictoryinanysense

The first part of our identity would be specific w h i l e t h e l a t t e r universalistic.

The “national”willnow be a space where ethnically imagined communities can liveandshare.

To be Guyanese would be to share moral precepts –norms,valuesandattitudes–rather than shared cultural experienceandpractice.

A “good Guyanese” wouldbeonewhoisloyalto this country and strives to practice the secular universalistic ideological valuesitextols.

Sincerely, RaviDev

When autocracy becomes democracy

DEAREDITOR,

Ihavebeenobservingthe developing saga between President Dr Irfaan Ali and the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) from the day the president was ‘advised’that the 7% increase his government had planned to pay public servants for 2022 was unacceptable when the end of year inflation rate estimated by the International Monetary Fund was 9 4%, since there is growing oil wealth and continued substantial migration of skilled people

My interest was piqued fortworeasons:this’advice’ constituted an attack upon oneoftheimportantavenues the Peoples’ Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) uses to undermine African material conditions to force them into its ranks or to migrate and historically, due to its relatively large African constituency, the GTU has been more closely associated with the Peoples’ National Congress (PNC) and as such any form of militancy is considered a threat by the PPP

Firstandabsurdly,inthis highly ethnically divided society, when confronted by accusations of racial/ethnic discriminationinthispartof the 21st century, when the right of racial/ethnic groups are internationally institutionalised, we are simply asked to believe that thePPPiscolourblindwhen designingandimplementing socialpolicies.

Of course, even if the PPP was not deliberately

beingracist,itdoesnotmean thattheresultsofitspolicies cannot discriminate, and concerns about ethnic discrimination are the most important stumbling blocks tonationaldevelopmentand cohesion.

Therefore, it is the duty of the government to ensure that discrimination is in fact nottakingplaceandtodoso inacomprehensiveandopen manner

For obvious reasons, the PPP has not only refused to be engaged in any such verification but now flush with cash it uses all manner of direct and random handouts that is likely to exacerbatetheproblem.

Theresultisthatcitizens areforcedtolookelsewhere for help to conduct such a study!

Secondly, in democratic countries worldwide, various forms of trade union/political party alliances are commonplace and Guyana’s political history is replete with such relationships.

By the turn of the 20th century, largely to avoid numerous spontaneous labour disputes, the capitaliststhemselvesbegan to support the formation of tradeunionsintheinterestof

industrial peace and development.

Long before the e x i s t e n c e o f t h e PPP/Guyana Agriculture andGeneralWorkersUnion relationship the leaders of the trade union movement inGuyanabecamemembers of the national executive. Governmentsattackontrade unions because of their militancy and/or political affiliation is an attack upon democracyitself.

H o w e v e r , a t a conceptual level, autocratic regimes prefer a society of atomized individuals, i e , one without strong individual or group social attachments

AlexisdeTocquevillein his‘DemocracyinAmerica’ warned that a society of individuals lacked the intermediate social structures to mediate relationswiththestate

The result could be a democratic ‘tyranny of the majority’ in which individual rights are compromised.’

Few, weak and marginalised nongovernment organisations are essential features of the autocratic setting in which the use of repression, coercion, cooptation and

c o n t a i n m e n t a r e commonplace.

These are usually deployed depending upon whether the autocrat believes that its interest and that of the given social o r g a n i z a t i o n a r e reconcilable and how strong or weak is the supportive national or international attachments of the latter Where interests are reconcilable, autocrats cooperateandattempttocoopt the organisation; where they are not reconcilable, various levels of coercion andforcearedeployed.

Acting on the above ‘advice,’ the government decided to increase its offer topublicservantsbutaswith all autocratic regimes, the loyaltyofthesecurityforces is paramount and the PPP soughttousethisdilemmato itsownbenefit.

The security forces were thefirsttobegivenreformed increasesofbetween8%and 32%

But unfortunately, this was considered insufficient to stem the emigration of educatedGuyanese and so the government was again prevailed upon and returned with increases for health workers of between 13% and 74%

on their salaries in for 2023.

Not surprisingly, the United States ambassador then found it necessary to depart from a prepared presentation to thank and applaud the regime for its sensible decision to make decentincreases!

Good sense suggests that once the reasonable increases mentioned above were given to some public servants, similar amounts would have to be given to others, but once again the regime played politics rather than act with good sense and in the national interest

Notwithstanding its persistent bleating about the need to improve education quality and educationsystemreformin general, since the regime

deems the GTU to be some kind of subversive o r g a n i s a t i o n , i t dillydallied with the negotiation of teachers p a y i n c r e a s e s t o undermine the union and avoid it getting any kudos forincreases

Then, just as the PPP a t t e m p t e d t o undemocraticallybypassthe PNC during the recent local government elections, President Dr Ali and his government have redefined autocracy as democracy and lauded the president as an ultra-democrat for deliberately circumventing the union and going directly to its members! Come on Doc, that kind of whacky thinking would be best left toothers!

Sincerely

Dr. Henry Jeffrey

Rowley writes to Kamla seeking common ground on crime

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GUARDIAN) -Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has written to Opposition Leader, Kamla PersadBissessar, “aimed at exploring the options available to us, as Parliamentarians, to address the matter of the safety and securityofthepopulation.”

In the letter dated September 16, Dr Rowley requested, in writing, the Opposition Leader’s proposals for bipartisan discussions between the Government and the Opposition.

“TheGovernmentisalso prepared to share with you

its own ideas, programs and policies for inclusion in these discussions,” the PrimeMinisterwrote. Rowley said after the Opposition’s proposals are made,bothpartiescanmove to establish teams comprising four (4) memberseach,fromboththe Government and the Opposition, to discuss the initiativesproposed. The letter stated, “These teams will be guided by a crafted agenda formed from our joint submissions which I anticipatewecouldhavein hand within the coming fortnight ”

Congratulations to the First Lady and her team

DEAREDITOR,

CRG congratulates First Lady Arya Ali on her outstanding achievement in improvingtheseawalls.

She has transformed a deteriorating location, where the homeless and drug addicts had started to takeover, and transformed it into a safer familyoriented tourist attraction

Congratulations on the beautiful work done to improvetheseawalls

Its proximity to the police force headquarters should help to keep everyone safe and increased friendly, police presence will allow visitors at the Marriott and Pegasus hotels to safely enjoy the sea

breeze, some tasty G u y a n e s e f o o d , refreshments, and the occasionalentertainment

A short distance from PalmCourt,theentireareais being packaged nicely for

tourists and visiting Guyanese.

It also offers a great family outing experience for locals who wish to create the memories that we have always held dear when going to the sea walls

It continues to be a place where singles can enjoy a first kiss and romantic walks in the moonlightaretreasured

The First Lady has recreated a beautiful place where Mashramani and kite flying experiences will be celebrated in a m o r e b e a u t i f u l e n v i r o n m e n t t h a t embraces our cultures and Caribbeantraditions

The First Lady and her team are doing a great job. Congratulations!

Bestregards,

Mr.JamilChanglee Chairman

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ExxonMobil’spublicfarce

The public consultations that ExxonMobil has put on to date have been really more about public limitation, even public distortions.

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What is damning is that these orchestrations and manipulations of ExxonMobil under the flag of public consultations have been executed with the full backing of the Government of Guyana.

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Guyanese have been shortchanged again and again, kept in the dark, and then given a smooth pat on the head, with the unspoken advice of ‘go home and leave these things alone.’ Some Guyanese, however, will have nothing to do with such corporate balms.

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It is why earlier public consultations by ExxonMobil have come in for scathing criticisms from local observers, with positions such as ‘joke’ or ‘farce’ or ‘smokescreen’ expressed openly.

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Fourteen dead in plane crash in Brazil’s Amazonas state

(Reuters) - Fourteen people on a small jet died when the plane crashed in Brazil’s northern Amazonas stateonSaturday,thestate’s governorsaid.

The accident took place in the Barcelos province, some 400 km (248 miles) from the state capital,Manaus.

“I deeply regret the death of the 12 passengers and two crew members who were victims of the plane crash in Barcelos on Saturday,” said Wilson Lima, Governor of Amazonas state on X, formerly known as Twitter

“Our teams have been working from the outset to provide the necessary

support.

My sympathy and prayers go out to their familiesandfriends.”

The Manaus Aerotaxi airline issued a statement confirming that there had been an accident and that it was investigating but offering no details about deathsorinjuries.

“We count on respect for the privacy of those involved at this difficult time and will be available to provide all necessary information and updates as the investigation progresses,” the statement said

The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) said in a s t a t e m e n t t h a t investigators from the

Accident Investigation and Prevention Center

(CENIPA) had been called in to begin an investigation into the reasons for the crash of the small aircraft, an Embraer Bandeirante with the registrationPT-SOG.

In an interview with O

Globo newspaper, Governor Lima said that the bodies had already been removed from the aircraft and that the victims were Brazilian tourists

Lima also added that the region faces heavy rainfall and the most likely cause of the accident was an error in the route taken at the time of landing

CFATF assessment team concludes a successful onsite visit for the 4th round mutual evaluation of Guyana

DPI - The Caribbean team noted that the recent Financial Action Task Force 2023 amendments have (CFATF) on Friday, 15th cured some of the technical S e p t e m b e r 2 0 2 3 , deficiencies; nevertheless, successfully concluded their due to the recent passage of onsite visit and assessment the laws there may be a need of Guyana’s compliance to revise internal procedures with the Financial Action in the implementation of T a s k F o r c e such.

Recommendations and

Methodology

The Assessment Team

reminded Guyana that these

Anumberofgovernment findings may be changed ministries, law enforcement upon further review of agencies, state agencies, information submitted, financial institutions, as well which will be further as private sector and assessed; however, no new professional organisations, measures after 15th were engaged in this September 2023 will be assessment From all considered. indications, Guyana as a

The Assessment Team jurisdiction, acquitted itself thanked Guyana for its favourably and received hospitality, and informed the much plaudit during the NCC that the final exercise. the risk assessments Guyana Force. lawbeingpassed. theteamfoundthattherewas discussions with regard to Mission Leader, Avelon has concluded, including the W i t h r e g a r d t o There is also a need for a a need for increased the 4th Round Mutual Perry, and her team 2021 National Risk supervisory authorities, the unified approach in tackling resources for the Treaty Evaluation of Guyana is due presented a summary of the Assessment, and its wide initial findings found that money laundering by the Office Ministry of Home to be concluded in May/June initial findings to the dissemination among most of these authorities various law enforcement Affairs to effectively carry 2024 at the CFATF Plenary, Attorney General, Mohabir stakeholders. demonstrated a risk-based agencies, however it was out its functions; however, which will be held in Anil Nandall SC MPand the The support of these approach, as well as the use seen that Guyana was Guyana has demonstrated TrinidadandTobago. A n t i m o n e y actions through the National of preventative measures investigating money the ability to use formal and Within six weeks of the Laundering/Countering the Policy and Strategy were The team also noted the laundering and associated informal mechanisms for completion of this onsite F i n a n c i n g o f also examined, and found to support that the Financial serious offence cases in line international cooperation, visit, a preliminary Mutual Terrorism/Proliferation be acceptable due to the IntelligenceUnit(FIU)plays with the country’s risk particularly through its Evaluation report will be Financing National completion of a number of in providing guidance for assessment; however, the regionalmechanismssuchas sentforGuyana’sreviewand Coordination Committee policy items, such as supervisoryauthorities. delay in the administration ARIB-CARIB and the input. (NCC). amendments to key Some shortcomings of cases may have Regional Security System Uponthatreview,andthe

The initial high-level A M L / C F T r e l a t e d noted in the initial findings, contributed to the current (RSS). c o n c l u s i o n t h o s e findings found that Guyana legislation, the legislative is the need for Attorneys-at- low conviction rate for In terms of targeted engagements, a final has good coordination for creation of the Guyana Law and Accountants to moneylaundering. financial sanctions for evaluation report will be the identification and Compliance Commission fully understand their W i t h r e g a r d t o terrorism financing and concluded and submitted to mitigation of money and the Real Estate Agents’ AML/CFT obligations, international cooperation, proliferation financing, the theplenary laundering/terrorist A u t h o r i t y, a n d t h e which is particularly financing risks through the codification of the Special important with the Guyana NCC. It also acknowledged Branch Anti-Terrorism Task Compliance Commission

Man drives away with wrong minibus

Aman on Friday m i s t a k e n l y drove off with a

stranger’s white Toyota ‘Pitbull’ model minibus and left his own behind.

The individual only realized his mistake when the real owner made a Facebook post that someone hadstolenhisminibuswhich he parked near the corner of Regent and Hinck Streets withafreezerinside.

H e i m m e d i a t e l y contacted the owner who made the Facebook post and returned the vehicle and collected his bus in the process.

bus.

Kaieteur News was told by the owner of the bus which went missing that both buses were parked in the same area and looked On the other hand, the keysworked. alike. Initially he did not individual who drove off Believing that he was in know his bus was missing with the wrong bus said that his bus, he drove away untilhiskeysdidnotworkin when he returned to the spot without making any further theonethatwasleftbehind. where he parked his bus, his checks.

Caribbean Financial Action Task Force team

The wrong pitbull

BY GHK LALL

Exxon audit and that so called unauthorised action

Where is the late, great interpretations and conclusions IHS/GRA audit issue amount of someone in that unit who acted Dr Roger Luncheon lead. The starting point is IHS US$214 million to a measly US$3 arbitrarily and capriciously, then

when the PPP Markit’s audit findings of US$214 million Who the hell does heorshewassimplytheproxynow

Government needs million in differences. On the something like that in Guyana? made into a patsy If that is too him the most? The rush of Guyana side, the Guyana Revenue Bluntly,Ibelievethatthereareonly American sounding, try this: developments emerging out of Authority (GRA) had some other two capable of acting so somebodywasdoingdirtyworkfor Exxon’s US$214 million pre- ideas and numbers, but went along unilaterally and heavy-handedly powerfulpeople,andnowthething relationship with the ultracontract audit calls for a real verbal withtheUS$214millionfigure. Prime Minister Mark Phillips is not has boomeranged dangerously out powerful, and most intimately In maestro, a virtuoso of spin with a The Ministry of Natural intheduet. ofcontrol,sothatallarerunningfor such instances, it may be the grin amid a colossal government Resourcesisaninterestedparty,but Whether I go up the ladder or cover, or distancing themselves. It thinking of all at the table that this sin. really possesses no more than down, or across the length and was what hits the fan and splatters public servant is a surrogate that

The developments trace an arc observerstatusinthisaudit. Onthe breadth, of the Ministry of Natural allover has the clout of those who can’t be thatstartslowandthenheadsallthe Americanside,Exxonimmediately Resources, there is not one official One by one, I could account for seenaroundproceedingslikethese, way into the sewer I absorb this madeitspositionclear:noway;that elected or selected, who would do what senior people at the ministry viz., audit findings, pushbacks, and combination of beauty and leprosy numberrotsinhell. what was done with that US$214 would consider their maximum reductions. In other words, he or about “unauthorized” action by Allthewhile,theVicePresident million number, and with which a strength, power, and reach of their she speaks for others, and with people in the Ministry of Natural ofOilmadealltherightnoises,and number is being done on Guyanese pay grade. One by one, they are identicalpower Resources,inreducingthedisputed kept what appeared to be a safe and under the comical banner of eliminated from this ugly issue. I So,whenallofthisismeasured, amount from US$214 million all civilized distance: the government “unauthorized.” I do not think that can see and agree that an official, a massaged, and marinated, there is the way down to the ‘fine change’ is waiting on the GRA. Then, the the Permanent Secretary would go senioradministrator,ortheminister nobody left to put the of US$3 million. Considering this, bottomfellout,andthedevilsbroke near such an action I am comfortable using some rare “unauthorized” dunce cap on their I am caught between doubling over free. absolutely confident that the Hon discretion and agreeing to taking skull. Thereisnobodyleftbutone. inlaughterandkickingacartire. Someone at the Ministry of Minister of Natural Resources US$3 million off the audit table. Thinking Guyanese are now left in I would like to know who the Natural Resources somehow at would not be so irresponsible, so But I can never envision that any a position to solve this mystery that superstar intellect is that came up some time took it upon himself or arrogant, or so thoughtless and such official would go the other neverwasone. Itwasobviousasto with this flimsy, transparent (see- herself (it could be plural) to move careless, as to want his fingerprints way, which is yield to Exxon’s who was and is the real owner of through) nightgown. Somebody behind the back of the minister, the on that reduction development, a pressures or overtures, and remove that US$214 million reduction to looks awfully naked, and terribly GRA, and the entire government wholesale dissipation of Guyana’s to Exxon’s favor all but US$3 US$3million. Itisnotme. unattractive, in these rather richly apparatus, and dealt with Exxon interests. I will be so bold as to million of the audit findings. I just (The views expressed in this smellyauditproceedings. directly Theydidnotjustdealwith label that finger pointed at some cannot see that happening with article are those of the author and

Let us examine this slowly, Exxon, but had the power and hapless unit made into a scapegoat today’s Guyanese public servants. do not necessarily reflect the fairly, and carefully, and by the authority (or curiously arrogated as a rank exercise in deception not That is, unless they share an opinions and beliefs of this processofeliminationseewhereall same to themselves) to strip the encountered recently If there was extra

Two nabbed following Sky West travel agency robbery

Simon McBean, Commander of men pulled up in a car and used a crowbar to Georgetown,onSundayconfirmed break into the property while the watchman

thattwosuspectshavebeennabbed wasreportedlyusingthewashroom. following an armed robbery at Sky West When he returned, two of the intruders Charter Service, located on David Street, attacked him and bound his hands and feet. Kitty,Georgetown. They then assisted their accomplices in

Gunmen reportedly invaded the travel removing the safe on a trolley and escaped in agency’s office around 02:40hrs on Saturday thewaitingcar morning and bound the watchman on duty

Subsequentinvestigationsbypoliceledto before carting off a safe containing $1.6M the arrest of two suspects who allegedly cash, five licensed guns - two 12-gauge admittedtotherobbery shotguns, one .32 pistol, two AR rifles- and They subsequently led police to recover matchingroundsofammunition. theweaponsandthemenallegedthatthesafe

Kaieteur News understands that at least was disposed of in a river Investigations are five suspects were involved in the heist. The ongoing.

$39M water system commissioned in Masakenari, Region Nine

Foreign investment in oil sector larger than costs recovered by Exxon - Govt. Report

The success of Guyana’s Stabroek Block has been attracting large investments in the oil sector with Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) more than doubling its performance in the first six months of this year, compared with the same periodlastyear

The Ministry of Finance in the recently released MidYear Report explained that massive investments being billion inclusive of profits netFDIreverseditsdeficitof made in the oil and gas androyalty US$769.4 million from the sector, the government said, Presently,ExxonMobilis year prior to register a “These inflows, which more producing an average surplus of US$10.7 million thandoubledoverthereview 400,000 barrels per day at this year. It was keen to note period, outpaced growth in two of its five sanctioned that this was on account of cost recovery payments developments, the Liza One higher foreign direct made to operators within the and Liza Two A third investments, primarily StabroekBlock.” project,Payaraisexpectedto linked to the oil and gas The report made no come on stream later this sector mention of the cost year

ExxonMobil Guyana recovered by ExxonMobil In the meantime, Exxon Limited (EMGL), the towards its investments is utilizing the revenue operator of the Stabroek duringthefirstsixmonthsof generatedfromthetwofields Block has been given the 2023. to recover its investments green light to pursue five The Central Bank, across the Block. In the deep water projects in the however, in its first quarter absence of a ring-fencing StabroekBlock.Theprojects reportof2023revealedthata provision, the company is collectively carry a price tag whopping US$1 billion was allowed to use the revenue of about US$40 billion recovered by Exxon during from the two projects to pay Simultaneously, the thefirstthreemonthsof2023 for expenditure related to developer is carrying out alone. It would be prudent to otherdevelopments. exploration works in its note that during this period Through the Production resource-rich acreage, Guyana earned a meager Sharing Agreement (PSA) f u r t h e r d r i v i n g u p US$219million,inclusiveof inked with the GoG in 2016, investments. profits and royalties paid to the company is allowed to

Ontheotherhand,oiland thecountry. deduct 75 percent of the gas activities are ongoing in The second quarter monthlyrevenuetowardsthe the Kaieteur, Canje and report has not yet been repayment of costs for the Orinduik oil blocks. Those released by the Bank of offshore deepwater projects. costs or investments will Guyana(BoG). This process is referred to as only be recovered if the In 2022, the Stabroek ‘costrecovery.’ companies move to Block generated US$9 8 The remaining 25 production activities, as billion; however, Exxon percent revenue is split as clarified by Vice President, deducted US$7.4 billion in profits between the Dr BharratJagdeo. cost recovery, leaving government and the

In underlining the Guyana with a mere US$1.4 StabroekBlockpartners.

Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues, Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) Hinterland Services Director, Ramchand Jailall and Toshao of Masakenari, Paul Chekema at the commissioning of the water system

Boy 9, killed in Dazzell Housing Scheme accident

DPI - Approximately 333 residents of Minister Rodrigues also announced plans Masakenari, Region Nine are now benefiting to install a pump and water tanks to serve the from access to potable water, following the eight creek-side households that are beyond construction of a new $39 million water thereachofthenewsystem. supplysysteminthecommunity

The government has invested over $2

The construction of a new distribution billion to improve water access in the system is a commitment made by President hinterland and riverine communities, with an Dr Mohamed IrfaanAli, during a visit to the additional $1.4 billion set to be invested this remotevillageinAugustlastyear year The sum of $650 million was allocated Minister within the Ministry of Housing to the GWI to execute several projects in and Water, Susan Rodrigues, officially RegionNinein2023. commissioned the water system on Friday These include the extension of water and reaffirmed the government’s systems in Aranaputa, Moco Moco, Sand commitmenttoprovidingequalopportunities Creek, Karasabai,Wowetta, Quiko, Massara, tohinterlandresidents. Baitoon, Crash Water, Kattur, Tiger Pond, She was joined by Guyana Water Kumu,andBashaidrun. Incorporated (GWI) Hinterland Services New wells are being drilled and Director, Ramchand Jailall and Masakenari’s distribution networks are being extended in Toshao,PaulChekema. Kaicumbay village, Aishalton,

The new system replaces the previous Awarewarnau, Maruranau, Potarinau, well in the area and increases their access to Hiowa, Parishara, Semonie, Quatata, Shiriri, potablewaterfrom40percentto95percent. Katoonarib,FairviewandRupertee.

The submerged car in the trench following the accident.

A teen driver, who reportedly drove-off in his father’s car without permission on Sunday,lostcontrolofthevehicleandstruck down a nine-year-old boy, killing him on the spot at Dazzell Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara Dead is Daniel Yearwood Reports are that the errant driver was speeding when he lost control of the vehicle and slammed into Yearwood; the car then careenedintoanearbytrench.

Acell phone recorded interview at scene depicted an inconsolable woman, said to be Yearwood’s mother, crying over the lost of herson.

When contacted by Kaieteur News, the GuyanaPoliceForceconfirmedthatthechild died following the accident during the morninghoursonSunday Thepolicedidnot divulgemuchdetailsoftheaccident.

Kaieteur News hasbeeninformedthatthe teen driver was arrested by the police as investigations into the deadly accident continue.

Over thirty Morgan’s Learning Centre students cop ten or more passes at CSEC

- Form One students achieve passes in Maths and English

When it comes to challenging students to performattheoptimumlevel at the Caribbean Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC), Morgan’s Learning Centre (MLC) continues to lead the way

The private school, which is known for producing some of the youngest CSEC performers, has once again recorded excellent pass rates at this year’s CSEC exams. Over thirty students from MLC’s 2023 graduating class have copped 10 or more subjects attheregionalexams.

Along with MLC‘s top CSEC performers Micheal Nwairo and Ninthy Boyce who secured 15 and 13 CSEC passes respectively, thirty other students

the ‘We’ which means no Speaking to Kaieteur recorded multiple pass rates child is left behind. Every News at the school’s Durban in10ormoresubjectareas. student is challenged to put Street Headquarters, MLC

Angel Edghill, Brandon their best foot forward and top performer, young Rutherford, Brian West, and subjects include Ezekiel Sampson, Kaylie Schwartz, students, and parents too teachers are here to guide Nwairo said he plans on Ne-yo Thomas all secured Anderson, Malachi Austin, and Tanesha Somwaru who share in the glory story throughthatprocess.” making his mark with the passes in more than 12 Carolan Goring, Kayanna achievedgradetwoandthree and achievement at the end. For this reason, the passesheacquired. subjects, while Andrew Karl, Rahana Knights, p a s s e s i n C S E C At Morgan’s Learning Principal said the students Nwairo has his sights set Beckles,OwenBetton,Ester Malikiya Straker, Natalia mathematics. Centre, we are always proud are encouraged to write no on becoming a petroleum Kellman, Ashanti Kennedy, S u l l i v a n , M a k a y l a Principal and Founder of of the accomplishments fewer than 10 subjects at engineer He secured passes Shajadal Lashley, Lorraine Thompson, and Sussana the institution, Mr Orin because we know it takes a CSEC. in Additional Mathematics, Lewis, Julia Liu, Daniel Tuase. Morgan said that the team to achieve the dream,” “Theycaneitherwriteall Agriculture, Biology, West, Anthony Mickle, Meanwhile, at the fourth consistency in the level of Mr Morgan said. He noted at once or write some in Economics, Electronic Deandre Patterson, Mariah form level, 10 students performance of the High that the effort towards Form Four or Form One but Document Preparation and Perreira, Akeelah Profitt all including Jonathan Boyan, School is a testament to the achieving collective success by the time they leave this Management (EDPM), got passes in 11 or more Jasia George, Samara dedication and hard work of is embedded in the school’s institution,theyeachhave10 English Language, Human subjects. Langford,EmmanuelLynch, thestudentsandteachers. motto. CSEC subjects to go into the S o c i a l B i o l o g y , Students who secured Reon Martin, Akeelah “ We h a v e s o m e “It says ‘Still We Rise,’ world and make their mark Mathematics,Office passes for 10 or more CSEC Morgan, Brian Peters,Andel hardworking teachers, for a reason. Emphasis is on with,”thePrincipaladded. (Continued on page 18)

Principal and Founder of MLC, Mr. Orin Morgan and some of his successful first form CSEC students.

First former Divine Roberts and her father, Ervin

th Sir Morgan, 4 left, is pictured with some of the fifth form CSEC top performers.

$39B expended on roads within 6 months - Mid-Year Report

In the initial six months of this Finance. The following is an update on C o r e n t y n e H i g h w a y the year, facilitating smoother year, $39 billion was expended on Asthegovernmentadvancesits the progress of these initiatives Upgrades: Ongoing work to transportation. roadimprovementsand$1.6billion transformative infrastructure fromtheMinistryofFinance: revamp bridges and relocate East Coast Railway and has been designated for bridge agenda, numerous pivotal projects Linden to Mabura Hill Road: utilities along the Corentyne H i g h w a y U p g r a d e s : enhancements. These figures were are either underway or making Progress is well underway to Highway, spanning from Palmyra Commencement of work on disclosed in the recently published significant strides across coastal enhance this critical route, to Crabwood Creek, is poised for upgrading the East Coast Railway Mid-Year report by the Ministry of andhinterlandregions. promisingimprovedconnectivity acceleration in the second half of embankment road from Sheriff StreettoOrangeNassauandthe East Coast Highway from Belfield to Orange Nassau is underway These projects are expected to advance significantlyinthesecondhalf Diamond and Grove Bypass Road: An alternative bypass road through Diamond and Grove, near completion, willimprovetrafficflowduring the Grove Public Road upgrade Additionally, the upgrading of the East Bank Public Road from Good SuccesstoTimehriisscheduled tobeginbyyear-end.

East Coast - East Bank Road Linkage: Satisfactory progress characterizes the constructionoftheEastCoastEast Bank Road Linkage from OgletoEccles,withcontinued advancement anticipated in thesecondhalf.

Soesdyke – Linden Highway Rehabilitation: Rehabilitation work for the Soesdyke – Linden Highway is set to commence in the fourth quarter, promising vital improvementsforcommuters.

Four-Lane Highway Expansion: The expansion of the four-lane highway from Meer-Zorgen to Schoonord and from Schoonord to Crane will gain momentum in the latterpartoftheyear

Ituni to Tacama Farm to Market Road: Ongoing work ontheessentialfarmtomarket road from Ituni to Tacama is expected to conclude by yearend.

New Demerara River Bridge: Construction initiation on the New DemeraraRiverBridge,aimed at alleviating commuter congestion on the Demerara HarbourBridge,isprojectedto accelerateinthesecondhalfof theyear

Corentyne River Bridge: Design and feasibility studies for the Corentyne River Bridge are complete, with procurement for final designs andconstructioninprogress.

Wismar Bridge: The construction of the Wismar Bridge is slated to commence in the second half, promising improvedconnectivity

Furthermore, the report stated that $26.7 billion has been invested across all ten administrative regions for the construction, rehabilitation, andmaintenanceofaccessand community roads This substantial commitment will notably enhance residents’ daily lives, providing better access to homes, places of worship, and economic activities.

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Over thirty Morgan’s Learning Centre students cop...

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From page 13 Administration, Physics, Principles of Accounts (POA), Principles of Business (POB), Religious Education (RE), Social Studies and Technical Drawing. He thanked his teachers and parents for their guidance in helping him achieve his goal. The top performer said he had to attend early morning and evening classes to prepare for the exams but it was worth the sacrifice. “I had to miss out on going out on weekends and stuff but it paid off,” he said. Ninthy Boyce got passes in 13 subjects including five grade ones, four grade twos, and four grade threes.

“I am really happy with my grades. I plan on furthering my studies after I graduate,’ she said. Owen Betton recounted a similar experience. He secured 13 subjects inclusive of grade one in Biology; grade one in English Language, grade two in Integrated Science, grade two in Physics, and grade two in Chemistry.

He added, “My strategy was to try to grasp the concepts being taught rather than have to go back and read over everything, and my teachers made it quite easy for me to do so.”

Ne-yo Thomas who attained 12 subjects said it feels wonderful to succeed at the exams. The student’s passes include a grade two in Economics, grade one in EDPM, grade two in English, grade three in English B, grade two in Human and Social Biology (HSB), grade two in Information Technology, grade Three in Mathematics, grade one in Office Administration (OA), grade one in POA, grade one in POB, grade two in RE and grade two in Social Studies. Daniel West achieved passes in 11 CSEC subjects. He stated that he challenged himself during the exams. “We didn’t have a lot of free periods; we had to give up our screen time, turn down our phones, and be more disciplined to put in the extra work” Shajada Lashley wrote 15 subjects in total through MLC. She wrote some of the

subjects last year after she started attending the private school in Form Four. This year, she copped 12 CSEC passes. She said: ‘The teachers here motivate you to work; they set a good vibe here so it’s easier for us to learn.”’

Julia Liu got 13 subjects including five grade ones, six grade twos, and one grade threes. She credited her success to her teachers and parents. Angel Edghill who attained 13 CSEC subjects said she has “God, her parents, and teachers to thank for her achievement.”

The city school has become known for encouraging even its youngest learners to challenge themselves by taking a shot at the exams. This year was no different as MLC first formers, Destiny

D’andrade, Divine Roberts, Djamhiany Pierre, and Jaden Rodrigues achieved passesgrades two and three - at CSEC Mathematics and English ‘A’. D’andrade told this publication that with the encouragement of her teachers, she decided to take a shot at the exams. “ I wanted to know

what it’s like to write CSEC so I can be more prepared when I write it in form four or five and my parents were happy to hear to that I would challenge myself,’’ she said.

Pierre told this newspaper that she gave up many activities to achieve her goal. Similarly, Divine Roberts shared when she decided to write the exams with the blessing of parents and teachers, she had to make some sacrifices.

“I am glad I gave it a try so now I know what it feels like and what to look forward to in the future,” she said. The student’s father Ervin Roberts told this newspaper that he is very proud of his daughter. “When Sir Morgan told us that she had the potential, we were not sure she was ready …but like Sir Morgan said ‘we had nothing to lose and everything to gain now.’ So we are happy we allowed her to give it a try,’ the elder Roberts said beaming with pride.

Other parents who were on hand to speak with the newspaper also lauded the school and teachers for MLC.

Former GECOM Chair takes Govt. to court...

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Dr. Surujbally said he was not contacted thereafter nor was his attorney. They therefore on November 4, 2022 emailed the lawyer to provide an update on the developments. Thereafter, he said several attempts to meet with the lawyer(s) to work out a mutual settlement proved futile. On November 29, 2022, Dr. Surujbally’s lawyers wrote to Brassington, flagging the State’s failure to make a formal offer to the Applicant, and urged that the matter be resolved soonest. They also noted that, notwithstanding several violations of the Acquisition of Lands for Public Purposes Act, Cap. 62:05 and breaches of the Applicant’s constitutional right not to be deprived of this property without prompt payment of compensation, the Applicant has been most cooperative with the Government and the various agencies of State, allowing access to his property and attending all meetings called by the relevant authorities.

ing structures from the lands commencing on February 09, 2022. The email also served to inform him that notwithstanding previous negotiations and offers by the Government above the market value, parties shall continue to work regarding compensation values for the lands so acquired. Through his Lawyers, Dr. Surujbally on February 13, 2022 responded to the email, rejecting the assertion that “previous negotiations and offers have been advanced by the Government” adding that no negotiations or offers have been made. Adequate compensation The former GECOM Chair said that during a meeting with Brassington on February 21, 2023, it was acknowledged that the State would take the entirety of the Applicant’s 2.005 acres of land as opposed to the 1.5158 identified in the Schedule attached to Order 56 of2022.

sponse, or an acknowledgement from Brassington to this proposal. Moreover, he said that the State has made no formal offer or counter-offer of purchase or compensation for his land. He said he recognizes that the law gives the Government the power to acquire his property subject to strict compliance with the Constitution and the law which protects his ownership rights. To this end, his lawyers said, “Pursuant to Article 142(1) of the Constitution of Guyana, and section 7 of the Acquisition of Lands for Public Purposes Act the Applicant is entitled to prompt payment of adequate and satisfactory compensation for the compulsory acquisition of his land by the State.”

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He said the attorneys did not receive the courtesy of an acknowledgment or a response from the Head of the Task Force. Nevertheless, on February 9, 2023, the Applicant said he received an email from the Energy Office of the Ministry of Natural Resources advising lands needed for the project have been acquired and that a construction team under the purview of GAICO, will be remov-

During the meeting, he said the issue of adequate compensation was also discussed and the different modes of compensation. According to the court document, Brassington raised the option of cash payment, together with a portion of State land situated in the Ogle, East Coast Demerara. Dr. Surujbally said he was receptive of this suggestion, with the caveat that the greater portion of the arrangement be cash payment. Following the meeting, his lawyers in a letter dated February 21, 2023, wrote to Brassington with an offer of settlement in the sum of G$100M with a cash payment of G$60M and land at Ogle, valued G$40M. Dr. Surujbally told the Court that he and his lawyers are yet to receive the courtesy of a re-

They noted therefore that the failure to make prompt payment of adequate compensation for the compulsorily acquisition of his land by the State falls below the threshold of what is fair and adequate and gives rise to an infringement of the Applicant’s fundamental right guaranteed by Article 142(1) of the Constitution of Guyana and constitutes a deprivation of the Applicant’s property. Dr. Surujbally maintains that his offer of G$100M as full and final settlement is fair and reasonable.

In a separate proceeding, Stuart Hughes, a land owner who will be affected by the pipeline moved to the Court on February 6, 2023. The applicant in that matter is seeking among other things, for the Order made under the Acquisition of Lands for Public Purposes Act to be declared null and void and of no legal effect as it relates to his property.

Sainz wins thrilling Singapore Grand Prix as Verstappen and Red Bull’s streaks end

SINGAPORE (AP) —

The dominant Red Bulls were out of the picture and Formula One had its most thrilling fight for a win this season.

Runaway standings leader Max Verstappen’s winning run ended at 10 races and Red Bull’s at 15 — both F1 records — as Carlos Sainz Jr. won the Singapore Grand Prix for Ferrari yesterday.

Red Bull dreamed of winning every race this year but had Verstappen fifth and Perez eighth after struggling all weekend in Singapore.

Sainz started on pole position and held on with badly

worn tires over several tense final laps for his second career win in F1 ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris and the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton.

It was a four-car fight for the win before George Russell crashed the other Mercedes on the final lap from third position to promote Hamilton to the podium.

“I felt under control. I felt like I could manage well and we brought it home. That was the best feeling,” Sainz said after celebrating with his team as fireworks lit up the Singapore circuit.

Sainz admitted after the race he had slowed down to ensure Norris stay within the one-second window that allowed the McLaren driver access to the DRS straight-line speed boost — a valuable aid in holding off the two Mercedes.

“Carlos was very generous trying to help me get DRS. It helped my race and also helped his,” said Norris, who has placed second in three of the last six races but has yet to win in F1.

“We held (Mercedes) off, we did everything we needed to do and more.” Norris said

Monday September 18, 2023

ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19)

You might be in a financial jam right now, Aries. The stress of the situation has you considering some radical solutions. Would it really benefit your family if you took a second job.

TAURUS(Apr.20–May20)

Don't spread the good news too quickly, Taurus. As exciting as it is, nothing is confirmed yet. Keep the information under your hat until plane reservations have been made.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20)

If you receive a financial windfall, spend it wisely, Gemini. Your tendency might be to buy gifts or treat a crowd to a lavish night on the town.

CANCER (June 21–July 22)

You're energetic and enthusiastic today, Cancer, and those around you respond favorably. It seems everyone wants to be in your orbit.

LEO (July 23–Aug. 22)

There's tension all around you, so you'll be happiest spending as much time by yourself as possible, Leo. If you must interact with people, keep your communication clear and concise.

VIRGO (Aug. 23–Se pt. 22)

You're ready for a change, Virgo, there's no doubt about it. As you grow older your interests broaden, and you're considering pursuing some of these new interests in earnest.

LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22)

You've never looked better, Libra. Your partner notices, too, and showers you with extra affection and perhaps even an unexpected gift. This should put a smile on your face! At work.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21)

Sometimes a little indulgence has value far beyond its price, Scorpio. A bubble bath in the middle of the day, a luxurious hour spent browsing in a bookstore.

SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21)

You feel as though you've turned a financial and professional corner, Sagittarius.Recent accomplishments have you feeling energized and on top of the world! You exude confidence.

CAPRI (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) The

Who knew you were so talented, Capricorn? A creation done long ago suddenly takes on a life of its own. A short story written and submitted long ago is pulled from the bottom of the slush pile.

AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18)

Loving care is prescribed for someone in your family, Aquarius. Offer a bowl of soup and some tea, but beyond that try and stay out of the way.

PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20)

There's tension in the air, Pisces, but there's little you can do about it. The harsh atmosphere is in stark contrast to the frivolity you felt over the last several days.

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

he clipped the wall in the same spot where Russell later went off.

Mercedes had Russell on course for second before taking a risk with a second stop for both cars in the hope of

taking the win on fresher, faster tires.

Russell dropped back to fourth, ahead of Hamilton, and they both passed Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc but couldn’t get past Norris to reclaim second.

“We rolled the dice this weekend,” Hamilton said after a Mercedes strategy call saw both cars stop for fresh tires late on, meaning Russell dropped back from second in pursuit of the win.

Leclerc was fourth after failing to hold off the Mercedes cars on older tires, ahead of Verstappen in fifth.

The champion had an eventful race after starting 11th and was briefly second on track

behind Sainz, though only because almost all other cars stopped for fresh tires. After Verstappen’s own pit stop, he fought his way back through the field from 15th.

Despite his worst result since Nov. 2022, Verstappen increased his championship lead to 151 points over Perez with seven races to go. “Everything needs to be perfect to win every race in a season, I knew this day would come and it’s absolutely fine,” he said.

Pierre Gasly was sixth for Alpine, Oscar Piastri seventh for McLaren after qualifying 18th and Perez eighth.

Rookie Liam Lawson scored his first points in ninth for AlphaTauri.

It was the New Zealander’s third career race in F1 since replacing the injured Daniel Ricciardo midseason and it was the team’s best placing of the season. Kevin Magnussen was 10th for Haas.

Besides Red Bull, it was a dismal weekend too for Aston Martin as Fernando Alonso placed 15th after a long pit stop and a spin.

His teammate Lance Stroll didn’t take part. The team said Stroll felt sore after a heavy crash in qualifying.

Finland stun US to reach Davis Cup quarters...

From page 24 Kokkinakis beat Dominic Stricker 6-3 7-5 and Alex de Minaur downed Marc-Andrea Huesler 6-4 6-3 before the pair of Max Purcell and Matthew Ebden added some gloss to the victory with a dominant display in the doubles rubber.

“The first two boys did so good to put us up 2-0 and made us feel extra confident by taking the pressure off. We knew that we still had to win this match,” Ebden said after the duo scored a 6-2 6-4 win over Huesler and Stricker.

“Huge team effort all week from everyone.”

Canada’s world number 200 Alexis Galarneau continued his superb run this week as he got past Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo 6-3 7-6(5), with the match win ensuring that the defending champions will reach the next round of the competition.

Nicolas Jarry levelled the Group A tie in Bologna by beating Gabriel Diallo 6-4 6-4 before the deciding doubles rubber.

Fiji beat Australia for the first time in 69 years

at Rugby World Cup

SAINT-ETIENNE,

France (AP) Tears of despair one week. Tears of joythenext.

Fiji defeated Australia 22-15forthefirsttimein69 years and sent a jolt of euphoria through the Rugby WorldCupyesterday

A week after an agonizing loss to Wales when the last pass was spilledwiththetrylineopen, theFijianshadtowintostay in the hunt for their first quarterfinal in 16 years They lived to fight on while putting the heat back on Wales and Australia, who meetnextSunday Oneofthe triowon’tmakeitoutofPool C. Famed for being rugby’s greatest ad-libbers, Fiji put the razzle-dazzle away and won in a very un-Fijian traditional way: Breakdown domination, brick-wall

defense, and relentless commitmentfor80minutes.

The Fijians were disciplined, composed and clinical in a heavily defensive game of few chances Flanker Levani

Botia and inside back Josua Tuisova led them with three turnovers each “I’m emotionallydrained,”said Simon Raiwalui, Fiji’s coachonlysinceFebruary

“Icouldn’tbeprouder ”

This result was not on the scale of Japan beating South Africa in 2015 or thatmuchofanupset This result was coming Fiji crushed the Pacific Nations Cup It pushed France close and toppled England at Twickenham in the warmups

Fiji came to the Rugby World Cup ranked higher than pool rivals Australia

and Wales, and would have beaten Wales last weekend with even an ounce of luck

“I told the boys, today is our final,” captain Waisea Nayacalevu said “Today will determine whether we want to go up to the quarters, so the mindset was do or die, do our best, fight to the end and the result will take care of itself ”

Australia has brought to the Rugby World Cup its youngest squad in 20 years, a squad still learninghowtowin

A Fiji side that has been around the block several times gave the two-time champion Wallabies their first Rugby Wor d Cup loss to l a Pacific Island team Australia badly missed

three key injured players — captain Will Skelton, vice captainTateMcDermottand tighthead Taniela Tupou — but the Fijians had the majority backing of the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard crowd, who cheered every turnoverandpenaltyforFiji. And they had lots to cheer TheWallabiesgaveup 18 penalties, 11 at the breakdown. They stole six Fiji lineouts and still never got in a flow “They outplayed us at the ruck,” WallabiescoachEddieJones said. “For some reason we werejustofftoday

We were a poor version of ourselves. There is some soul searching to do and it makestheWalesgamepretty important.”

Fiji put four penalties betweenthepoststolead128 at halftime thanks to an unexpected goalkicker who enjoyed a dream start

Simione Kuruvoli, who rarely kicks for the Fijian Drua in Super Rugby, was picked ahead of Frank Lomani at scrumhalf and nailed all four of his penalty kicks, plus the sideline conversionofTuisova’stry Kuruvoli’s box kick

fell between four

Australians and Tuisova grabbed the ball and raced tothelineuntouched Kuruvoli’sextrasmade it 19-8 but he limped off moments later and was replaced by Lomani Lomani had three goalkicks to put Australia outofsightbutnailedonly one and it made a tense finish. Kuruvoli said he’s never kicked five from five before “To be honest, nah,” he said “I normally just do the scrum part and feed the balls but I don’t have the kicking bit I thank the coaches for

trusting me I was surprised today” Fiji has timetocelebrateitsfirstwin overAustralia since 1954 in Sydney It has a two-week break before meeting Georgia, then finishes againstPortugal.

Australia’s two tries, from smart thinking by Fijih e r i t a g e d M a r k Nawaqanitawase in the first half and Fiji-born replacement wing Suliasi Vunivalu in the second half, earned a losing bonus point thatcouldbevital.

“ClassfromFiji.Mate,it was as expected,” stand-in captain Dave Porecki said. “They’ve got world-class players in the backline and they took advantage in and around the breakdown We’vegottolickourwounds and get ourselves up for (Wales), which is easy because it’s a World Cup game.”

Fiji’s Josua Tuisova scores a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Australia and Fiji at the Stade Geoffroy Guichard in Saint-Etienne, France, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

Australia’s Zane Nonggorr, center, is tackled by Fiji’s Luke Tagi during the Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Australia and Fiji at the Stade Geoffroy Guichard in Saint-Etienne, France, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

Diamond League final: Christian Coleman and Shericka Jackson upset reigning 100m world champions

BBC Sport - Christian Coleman and Shericka

Jackson upset the reigning 100m world champions to becomethisyear’sDiamond League trophy winners in Eugene,Oregon.

Coleman,27,beatfellow AmericanNoahLylestowin themen’stitle,equallingthe world-leading time of 9.83 seconds.

Sha’Carri Richardson then had to settle for fourth as Jamaica’s Jackson, 29, wonthewomen’s100m.

Britain’sLauraMuirwas denied a third Diamond League title after a superb runbyFaithKipyegoninthe women’s1500m.

Norway’s long-distance star Jakob Ingebrigtsen won themen’smileasheranthree minutes 43.73 seconds, the thirdfastesttimeinhistory

The 22-year-old, who is alsosettocontestthe3,000m on day two of the Diamond League final, held off American Yared Nuguse (3:43 97) while Britain’s George Mills was third in a personalbestof3:47.65.

Kipyegon continues thrillingyear

At 13 Diamond League

meets throughout the year, theworld’sbestathleteshave competed for points to qualify for the final at Hayward Field, which hosted the 2022 World Championships.

Muir, 30, returned to form with victories at her past two Diamond League appearances-inthe800min Zurich last month and then the1500minBrussels.

But the Olympic silver medallist was unable to follow that up in the final as world and Olympic champion Kipyegon blew away the field in the women’s1500m.

The Kenyan star, who broke three world records this summer, pulled clear on the penultimate lap and stretchedherleadonthelast tofinishjustoutsideherown 1500mrecord.

Kipyegon, 29, won in a timeof3:50.72forherfourth Diamond League title, with Ethiopia’s Diribe Welteji second (3:53.93) and Muir thirdin3:55.16-hersecondfastesttime,aftertheoneshe ran to win silver at Tokyo 2020.

Inthemen’s100m,2019

world champion Coleman made a fine start to go clear of Lyles, and although the new world champion fought back, he had left it fractionallytoolate.

Coleman,whofinisheda disappointing fifth at last m o n t h ’ s W o r l d Championships, held on to matchtheseason’sbesttime for the second time in two weeks, after also winning in 9.83attheXiamenDiamond League on 2 September Lyles was second and Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala third, both timed at9.85.

Like Lyles, Richardson has established herself as a new star of US sprinting, claiming two world golds in Budapestlastmonth.

But the 23-year-old never recovered after a flat start in the women’s 100m, with 200m world champion Jackson, 29, edging clear to win in 10.70, with Ivory Coast’s Marie-Josee Ta Lou second (10 75) and Jamaica’sElaineThompsonHerahthird(10.79).

British pair Dina AsherSmith (10.96) and Imani Lansiquot (11.01) finished

Ethiopia’s Tsegay shatters women’s 5000 metres world record

(Reuters) - Ethiopia’s

Gudaf Tsegay smashed the women’s 5,000 metres world record with a run of 14 minutes and 21 hundredths of a second yesterday at the Eugene Diamond League finale, breaking Kenyan Faith Kipyegon’s previous mark setinJune.KenyanBeatrice Chebet finished second in 14:05.92 while Ethiopia’s Ejgayehu Taye was third in 14:21 52 Tsegay set a blisteringpacefromthestart and broke away from Chebet with about 800 metrestogo,withthefansat Hayward Field on their feet as she raced against the clock. The Tokyo bronze medallist was miles from the rest of the field as she brokethetapeandcollapsed to the track in sheer exhaustion before going to the stands to sign autographs.

T h e s t u n n i n g performance trimmed roughly five seconds off of Kipyegon’s previous record, set at the Paris DiamondLeague.

(REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo)

Shericka Jackson won as Sha’Carri Richardson, right, finishes fourth in the women’s 100 meters. (USAToday)

seventhandeighth.

T h e r e w a s disappointment for teammate Matthew HudsonSmith; the world silver medallist was in third position in the men’s 400m when he pulled up on the backstraight.

Grenada’s former world and Olympic champion

Kirani James, 31, held on to win in a season’s best of 44 30secs, followed by American pair Quincy Hall (44 44) and Vernon Norwood(44.61).

Norway’s Karsten Warholmsufferedanupsetin the men’s 400m hurdles, the world and Olympic champion failing to win in

twostraightracesforthefirst timesince2018.

He led going into the home straight, with Rai Benjamin third, but the American stormed past both himandKyronMcMasterof the British Virgin Islands to win in a world-leading time of 46.39secs, with Warholm second(46.53).

Tallawahs’ Alex Hales, Chris Green combine to destroy Kings by 122 runs

SportsMax - The Jamaica Tallawahs all but assured themselves of a place in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Playoffs following a comprehensive 122 run victory over the Saint Lucia Kings.

The Saint Lucia Kings won the toss and opted to field first and that backfired as they ran into an Alex Halesstorm.Halesproduced his career best to propel the Tallawahs to 201-5 a total that always looked impenetrable.

The Kings were never in the game from that moment and the Tallawahs wrapped up victory inside 15 overs bowlingtheKingsoutfor79.

The Tallawahs were hampered by the enforced absence of Captain Brandon King, however, Hales stepped up to the plate to blaze his way to his highest individual T20 career score of 119 not out. Hales and

Alex Hales slammed his highest individual T20 career score of 119 not out. (CPL via Getty Images)

Imad Wasim put together a magnificent partnership of 116from52ballstohelpset a target of 202 to win – an equation that always looked likelytobeenoughtosecure their spot in the Caribbean PremierLeagueeliminator

In reply, the Kings were struggling from the start of the PowerPlay, Mohammed Amir dismissed makeshift opener Roshon Primus and Leonardo Julien before ChrisGreengotinontheact

totrapBhanukaRajapaksain front for 22 and Sean Williamsforaduck.

The Kings were bowled out for 79 with Chris Green the wicket taker in chief, leading the way with a devastatingspellof4-15.

Scores: Jamaica Tallawahs 201-5 (Hales 119*,Wasim41;Chase2-33, Joseph 1-28) beat Saint Lucia Kings 79 (Rajapaska 22, Forde 13; Green 4-15, Amir2-17)by122runs.

Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay crosses the finish line after heat 1 of the World Athletics Championship - Women’s 5000m.

India bowl out Sri Lanka for 50 on way to winning Asia Cup final

Deputy Commander, Superintendent Marlon Taylor, leads the way in police fitness programme

BBC News - India bowledoutSriLankafor50 on their way to winning the Asia Cup with a 10-wicket thrashinginColombo.

Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj took 6-21, including four wickets in one over, as SriLankaweredismissedin just15.2oversafterelecting tobat.

Hardik Pandya took threewicketsinhis2.2overs as five Sri Lanka batters weredismissedforducks.

Ishan Kishan hit 23 not out and Shubman Gill made anunbeaten27toleadIndia

to their target in just 6.1 overs.

Siraj dismissed Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka and Dhananjaya deSilvainhissecondoveras Sri Lanka registered their second-lowest one-day internationaltotal.

“It’s like a dream,” said Siraj “I got four early wicketslasttimeIplayedSri Lanka [earlier this year] but unfortunately I could not registerafive-wickethaul.

“I realised you get whateverisinyourdestiny I

justtriedtobowlmylineand length, and wickets kept coming.

“The ball did not swing much in the early matches herebuttodayitswungalot. My effort was to draw the batters forward and make themplaytheball.”

Scores: Asia Cup final, R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo:

SriLanka50allout(15.2 overs):Siraj6-21,Pandya3-

3India51-0(6.1overs):Gill

27*,Kishan23*

Result: India win by 10 wickets

Police, which included Neighbourhood andcommunitypolicemembers,inRegional Division No8 (Potaro-Siparuni) were recently taken through their paces and a numberoffitnessroutines.

Deputy Commander of the Regional PoliceDivisionNo8,SuperintendentMarlon Taylor led the contingent in their paces and physicalfitnessdrillsthroughthetownshipof Mahdia.

Taylorstatedthatheisalwaysasticklerof disciplineandafitcontingentwilldefinitely

bedisciplined.

Taylorledthewayformostoftheactivity and also led in the exercise segment. The ranksweresatisfiedattheendoftheexercise which took place between 06:00 and 07:00 hrsonSaturdaymorning.

The police morning exercise and drill drew large sections of the community who turnedouttogetaviewoftheranksinaction. Superintendent Taylor stated that such routine will become a regular feature on the policeroosterintheRegion. (SamuelWhyte

Finland stun US to reach Davis Cup quarters, Australia and Canada through

SPLIT, Croatia, (Reuters) - Underdogs

Finland stunned 32-times championstheUnitedStates on Saturday to seal their place in the Davis Cup quarter-finals for the first time, while the Czech Republic, Canada and Australiaalladvanced.

Otto Virtanen got Finlandofftoasolidstartby outlasting Mackenzie McDonald7-6(5)1-67-6(7) beforeEmilRuusuvuorisent Finland into the last eight from Group D with a hardfought 7-6(1) 6-4 win over TommyPaulinSplit.

“It means a lot for the wholecountryandfortennis in Finland. It’s a huge thing and once again we proved how strong this team is,” Ruusuvuori said “We’re goingtoMalaga.

“IskippedtheU.S.Open asIwassickanddidn’tcome here in really good shape. I struggled today physically and it was a bit tough in the

beginning.Butyoujusthave tokeepfighting.Iwasableto findawayintwolongsets.”

In Group C, already qualified Serbia found

themselvesdown2-0against the Czechs after world numberoneNovakDjokovic hadoptedtoskipthesingles matcheshavingguidedthem

to victory over Spain a day earlier.

DusanLajoviccrashedto a 6-3 6-2 defeat by Jakub Mensik to leave Serbia in a

spotofbotherinValencia.

Laslo Djere, who has beeningoodformduringthe Finals group stage, overcame a back problem

and dug deep to save four matchpointsinhisclashwith Jiri Lehecka but lost 7-6(7) 7-5astheCzechsprevailed.

“I’m pleased with the win, it’s as simple as that. Lasloisagreatguyandeven better player so for me to playagainsthimonthiscourt was such a big challenge,” Lehecka said after ensuring top spot in the group for his nation “He plays some incredibleshotsandhenever givesup.

Even when I was up 4-1 inthesecondset,hewasstill there waiting for his moments.Imusthaveadded somethingtomylevelandit wentwell.”

Theteamswillnexthead to Malaga for the knockout rounds that take place from Nov 21-26.

They will be joined by Australia, after last year’s runners-upsecureda3-0win overSwitzerlandinGroupB inManchester Thanasi

(Continuedonpagee21)

Siraj took a career-best 6-21 against Sri Lanka.

Police Superintendent Marlon Taylor leads the ranks during their fitness programme.

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic and Nikola Cacic in action during their doubles match against Czech Republic’s Adam Pavlasek and Tomas Machac. (REUTERS/Pablo Morano)

Shai Hope hundred, spinners help Warriors trample Royals by 88 runs

Ascintillating CPLhundredfrom ShaiHopesetupcrushing88-run winovertheBarbadosRoyals,as Warrior Nation marched one step closer to possibly clinching the championship which hasbeeneludingthemforyears.

It was fireworks under lights at Providence, as the home team piled on 226 for 7 Hope was the centerpiece of the evening’s exhibition, dazzlingthesoldoutcrowedwithhisstylish yet aggressive approach as he bullied the oppositionbowlers,mauling106off44with 9 fours and 8 sixes, his career-best score in T20cricket.

Guyanese debutant Kevlon Anderson was the Warriors next best batsman with 44 off 34 (2x4, 1x6), showing hisclassintheshortestformat.

Pacers Jason Holder (2-50) and Obed Mccoy (2-36) were taken to the woodshed; managing to emerge as the Royals best bowlersamidHope’sassault.

Guyana Amazon Warriors bowlers then appliedastrangleholdontheBajanfranchise, whoatonepointfacedarequiredRun-Rateof

almost40,reducingthemto134-6.

Captain Imran Tahir (3-23) was magical for yet another match, while spin twin

a fewoftheirmates.

Rivaldo Clarke was the lone star for his teamwith54notout,hismaidenhalf-century, but not much came from his partners as the Warriors subdued their opponents, carrying hisbattowardstheendoftheinnings.

The Warriors again made use of the power-play,reaching50in4.2oversthanksto some lusty blows from makeshift opener Odean Smith (21x15) and Saim Ayub 16 (3x4).

However, it was Hope who stalked the Royals bowlers as he punched his 2nd straight 50 off 23 balls as Guyana raised their100inamere9overs

Anderson played with immense confidenceashesupportedHope,addinga record 132 runs off 69 balls for the 3rd wicket

Hope rocketed to his ton after bludgeoning 32 runs off a Rakeem Cornwallover,ashecelebratedhismaiden toninfrontoftheGuyanesecrowd

Shimron Hetmyer provided brief entertainment for his fans, thumping 2 fours and a six in his 16 off 5 balls, ending theWarriorsinningsemphatically

Gudakesh Motie (2-11), put the brakes on proceedings for the Royals with help from

Imran Tahir was the lead wicket taker for the Warriors. (CPL via Getty Images)

Shai Hope hammered a century in an imposing Warriors total. (CPL via Getty Images)

The