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BY MICHAEL YOUNGE
Attorney General and Legal Affairs
Minister Anil Nandlall has stated that Glenn Lall, publisher of the Kaieteur News, engages in journalistic impropriety and intimidation, adding that the newspaper is used to orchestrate personal attacks on public officials and law abiding citizens.
Nandlall’s accusations came on the heels of a sensational article published in July 31 edition of the Kaieteur News under the headline, “Men in Anil Nandlall’s vehicle terrorise Kaieteur News staff”.
In a statement to the media, Nandlall said he recalled receiving a text message from Lall and a call from Kaieteur News’ Editor-in-Chief Adam Harris on Monday, informing him that persons were in a vehicle (which they claimed belonged to him) taking photos of the Kaieteur News headquarters and premises on Saffon Street, Charlestown.
He said he explained to Harris that he was several miles away from the vicinity of those premises, and
he was utilising a vehicle that was different in make, colour and year of manufacture.
Despite the newspaper’s allegation that a gun was in the possession of one of the occupants of the car, the Attorney General said that this was not brought to his attention via the text message or phone call from Lall and Harris.
“In any event, assuming that Mr Glenn Lall and Mr Adam Harris were correct in their information to me, it is not against any law to take out a photograph of any person, building or vehicle. Armed with that belief, I assumed that the matter was put to rest, as it is so trivial,” the Attorney General said.
Vengeful
Nandlall said he is inclined to believe that Lall was abusing the notion of press freedom enjoyed by local media operatives, as this is not the first time that Lall has utilised his newspaper as a weapon to attack him, while pursuing a personal “vengeful agenda”.
He based his arguments on some developments which took place back in 2007, when he said Lall misused his media power and freedom to again jeopardise the integrity and character of public officials.
The Legal Affairs Minister recalled that on or around July 2007, while his brother was a senior functionary at Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL), he led a team of investigators who conducted an inspection at the Kaieteur News office building at Saffon Street.
It was discovered that a GPL meter was deliberately bypassed and electricity was being consumed illegally, Nandlall said in his
statement. He said that as a result, Kaieteur News was back billed to the tune of in excess of $7 million.
“Mr Glenn Lall attempted to compromise the integrity of my brother so as to avoid payment of the arrears. My brother rejected all his entreaties. He threatened my brother to use his newspaper to destroy him. Although I was wholly unconnected with this event, he called my law office and issued a similar threat to me,” the Attorney General contended.
In another incident, Stabroek News reported that in January 2009, a stolen GPL transformer was found at the Regent Multiplex Mall, widely believed to be owned by Lall.
Nandlall further explained that on July 22, 2007, the Kaieteur News carried a front page headline that he was wanted by the Police in relation to a vehicular accident.
“It was a total fabrication,” he explained, stating that “a vehicle owned by my wife was involved in an accident. I was not the driver and therefore could not be of any assistance to the Police”.
Nandlall is also alleging that Lall has used his newspaper in a similar fashion to that incident to launch other malicious attacks against his brother. Lall was eventually sued for libel.
Vendetta
The Attorney General insisted that over the last year and for reasons unknown to him, Lall, has renewed his agenda of vendetta.
“He has since included my friend, Mr Clifton Bacchus, the owner of Sleepin Hotel in his libellous assault. We have both
sued him and obtained injunctions against him. Yet, he persists with libellous publications. Mr Bacchus has filed contempt proceedings against him and Mr Adam Harris. Those proceedings are pending. This is the latest act of retaliation,” he noted.
Meanwhile, Nandlall explained that he is not gullible and therefore cannot accept the explanation offered many times by the newspaper editor that he is somehow “innocent” and “simply carrying out directions” whenever concerns are raised over the gutter and yellow journalism tactics being employed by the newspaper.
“These are two gentlemen, who earn their livelihood by slaughtering the character and reputation of others and when there is a slightest evidence of a reaction, they cowardly run for cover, using the innocent workers of Kaieteur News as their shield,” the Attorney General said.
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Today is Emancipation Day. On August 1, 1834, exactly 180 years ago, 83,545 slaves (according to one source) were declared “free”. The word is within scare quotes because in reality, they had to serve an “apprenticeship” for another four years.
What that meant was they would now be paid wages during that time, but it gave the planters time to make arrangements to undercut their bargaining power to demand a “living wage”. The “arrangement”, which worked for the planters, was the importation of indentured labour of, in sequential order, Portuguese, East Indians and Chinese origin.
Emancipation Day is a seminal day in the history of this country, and it is one during which all peoples should reflect on the society we would wish to create now that we are presumably “independent” and in control of our destinies.
The first point we should consider is the fact that the emancipation proclamation declared, “Compensation in the form of a free gift of £20 million English (now worth about US$25 billion) should be paid to the slave owners for the loss of their slaves.” The slaves that enriched Britain (and the Netherlands before them) did not even get a firm handshake.
But unlike the stereotypes that abound today, the exslaves during the “apprenticeship” periods saved their meagre wages and in 1838, launched one of the most incredible initiatives in human history: they began what is now referred to as “the village movement”.
Maybe apocryphally, it is said they took their money in wheelbarrows to pay for abandoned sugar plantations – the first one being Northbrooke on the East Coast of Demerara. It was renamed “Victoria” in honour of the then reigning Queen of England. The slaves were not aware that it was more because of cold, economic calculus that the proffered “humanitarian” reasons that slavery had been abolished.
In building those villages, in the light of recent events, we have to also point out that they also introduced democracy into this country because it was in accordance with these principles that the villages made their decisions. We will not dwell too much as to how the early entrepreneurial spirit that created the village movement – and the collateral efforts to launch self sustaining economic schemes – were stymied by the ruling planter class, that was determined to destroy any effort not linked to serving the sugar industry.
We do so, because we believe that in the present there is now the opportunity to fan the flames of that spirit so that the descendants of those pioneers can at last echo that great American, Dr Martin Luther King and shout, “Free at last! Free at Last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!”
While the entrepreneurial spirit can be dampened, it can never die, because it is part and parcel of the human condition. Its practical application within diverse circumstances can also be taught. It is for this reason that this newspaper has made a concerted effort to encourage the Education Ministry to launch the CAPE Entrepreneurship syllabus this year.
Secondly, there is the struggle for Reparations that all Guyanese must support. Back in March 2007, as British Prime Minister Tony Blair expressed “deep regret and sorrow” for his country’s role in the African slave trade, then President Bharrat Jagdeo retorted to then resident British High Commissioner Fraser Wheeler: “Now that some members of the international community have recognised their active role in this despicable system, they need to go one step further and support reparations. Otherwise, their remarks about the horrors of the slave trade and slavery become meaningless and platitudinous, and such remarks may be expressed merely to absolve guilt.”
Thirdly, there is the Reparations Movement that was launched by Caricom Heads of Government, last year, which can provide the wherewithal – at long last – to the descendants of those slaves to fund their quest for real emancipation.
Happy Emancipation Day!!
Dear Editor, Among others, I have been writing about the crazy, nonsensical and misleading road signs in Berbice with the hope that the responsible authorities will take the necessary corrective action.
Unfortunately, to date there has been no noticeable action except that the traffic policemen and policewomen have apparently become more zealous in extracting fines from hapless drivers.
One of the latest hunting grounds for the traffic Police in Berbice is the stretch of road between New Amsterdam and Palmyra, where they surreptitiously pounce upon motorists who supposedly exceed 50 km per hour.
In this regard, can the Traffic Chief please enlighten the public which one
of the following two signs erected just six feet apart at the West-to-East entrance to Palmyra Village must be observed?
The first speed sign indi-
cating “50 km per hour” is at the bottom, left-hand corner of the large Pepsi Cola sponsored signboard announcing entrance into Palmyra Village. The second speed
sign, erected a mere six feet away on a typical official-style speed sign clearly reads: “80 km per hour”. These two signs present an obvious dilemma for the drivers who, it would appear, disregard the lower limit indicated on the first Pepsi signboard in favour, obviously, of the upper limit allowed in the second Government signboard. Under normal circumstances one might ignore the craziness described above. However, our over-zealous traffic Police insist on motorists observing the lower speed limit written on the Pepsi sign while ignoring the upper limit printed on the Government sign. I believe this is more than a sign of opportunistic policing.
Sincerely, Nowrang Persaud
Dear Editor,
The rift is evident and the harshness is pronounced, the spirit among the supporters of Mr Aubrey Norton seemed subdued, the supporters of Mr David Granger were victorious, ecstatic and joyful.
It was a race for high stakes, a race to determine the course of their entire life.
At the race’s end, the price for winning included compliments and insults, telling glances, pelting glasses, physical assaults, countless violation of body and soul.
Extreme nudity splashes itself unchecked. Fear and suspicion on both sides
lurk, commitments are tepid, or all too fragile. In the midst of this all, the blogs, the media and most important the conscious minority are in shock, carried and perplexed.
The politics of the world is changing rapidly, violence, intimidation and aggression seems to be the factors to influence.
Good people are no longer needed, society is in chaos. Look around the world the images are heartbreaking.
Nevertheless, as bad as it seems there is hope, the good must take the helm. They cannot leave it to the Godless.
One of the great minds of
all times, Dr Martin Luther King, Jr said, “The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people, but the silence over that by the good people”.
My God-blessed country is full of good people; good people in every field. The sad reality is that our politicians of today cannot find common ground on many issues.
I hope that I can live to see a real united government and opposition where we can all work together for the benefit of humanity and our nation.
Many prominent politicians, media personnel and letter writers are calling for a more confrontational, mili-
tant politics. I am not in favour of this, we must pursue the path of compromise, and we must build on our gains and correct our shortcomings.
Let us pardon those who wrong us, reach out to those who cut us off and be nice to those who threat us badly.
Let us exude mercy, be sincerely grateful and discern intelligently. Life is full of pit falls, but I still have confidence in our leaders.
May God bless you all and guide you to the path of love and togetherness and cause you to function for the benefit of all the people.
Respectfully, Nazar Mohamed
The Housing and Water Ministry on Thursday held its Emancipation Day celebration in observance of the 176th Anniversary of the abolition of slavery, with the gathering being given a brief history of slavery and Emancipation.
The event saw cultural
performances in the form of dance, poetry, song and drumming by the Ministry’s choir, Phenomenal Dance Group and Magic Fingers Drumming School.
Housing and Water Minister Irfaan Ali said Guyanese must not only look at Emancipation in the context of slavery, because
they would never know what it meant to the global community, the struggle for independence, freedom, liberation and to create an equitable world.
“We should never confine Emancipation to the boundaries of slavery…. Emancipation indeed ensured that a way was paved
that led not only to freedom from slavery, but a global yearning for freedom from oppression,” Minister Ali pointed out.
Minister Ali noted that there is still oppression as persons are still fighting to be free in their own homeland. The inhumane system of slavery was abolished on August 1, 1834 in all British colonies, including British Guiana, now Guyana.
As Guyanese celebrate, he said that one must reflect on the personal commitment, hardships and sacrifices that were made to emancipate the slaves, and most importantly, the emancipation that took place in the hearts and mind of the people all across the different races around the world.
Speaking on the great cohesion that exists among Guyanese, Minister Ali said: “The freedom that was brought to us saw an additional freedom of which we could celebrate each other’s culture and sometimes we take that for granted,” the Government Information Agency (GINA) reported him as saying.
By Alexis Rodney
Catholic Priest and educator Father Malcolm Rodrigues on Thursday told the Walter Rodney Commission of Inquiry that there was something amiss about the report on state radio on the death of Dr Walter Rodney, since it described particulars that were not true.
According to him it suggested that that report was compiled even before Dr Rodney was killed, further suggesting that the historian’s death was well orchestrated. Appearing on the third day of the fourth session of the Walter Rodney Inquiry, Father Rodrigues reflected on the events leading up to the death of Dr Rodney, including the political atmosphere at the time.
On the evening of Friday June 13, 1980, Rodrigues said he was at church when he received news that Dr. Rodney had died in an explosion. He said he was asked to transport the historian’s wife and children to their home. The Catholic Priest told the Commission that he had become a close friend of the Rodney family, and had spent that night at the home, as Rodney’s widow Patricia was too distraught and the children, perplexed.
The first call for the night he explained was from a group of police officers who had come with a warrant to the home to carry out investigations. He informed the commission too of the visit by the members of the United States Embassy, who had come to express condolences to the
family. But questions were posed by the Commission’s chairman, seeking to ascertain whether that visit by the US representatives was an indication that the US intelligence was rather seeking to confirm Rodney’s death. He could not say.
The following morning at 06:00h, a press release was read on the radio newscast from the police stating that they were still trying to identify the person involved in the explosion, whose face was damaged beyond recognition. But Father Rodrigues said his curiosity peaked when he visited the morgue a few minutes later and found that Rodney’s face had not been disfigured as was reported.
Body identification
In the room, Father Rodrigues reported, he was greeted by three policemen guarding the body. He said he told the Pathologist Dr. Mootoo, that he couldn’t understand why the police could not identify the body. According to him, looking at the body, the smallest schoolchild coming off the streets could have identified the body.
He said it was at that point it became clear to him, that the police report had to have been prepared prior to the actual event. According to him, the police were told that the explosive was hidden in the walkie talkie, which Dr. Rodney was expected to have on him, and no doubt using, would have resulted in his face being blown apart. According to him, it was very unfortunate for the military arm of the govern-
ment, whom he believed had worked in concert with the government, since, according to Rodney’s younger brother Donald, the device was lying in Rodney’s lap when it exploded.
Meanwhile, in further evidence given by the former WPA member, Father Rodrigues reflected on the dictatorial leadership of the late Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham, whom it is said had harboured some amount of animosity against the Working People’s Alliance and the work of Dr. Walter Rodney.
Rodrigues recalled that Prime Minister Forbes Burnham had publicly announced that he had a “hand in every home”. This he said was demonstrated by his decision to nationalize all private schools and provided exercise books with his face printed on the cover.
During his cross examination, lawyer for the PNC Basil Williams put it to the Priest that Burnham’s face was on
the cover of the exercise books because he (Burnham) wanted to reinforce that the country had gained its independence from British rule, which at that time, had occurred 10 years prior. However, Father Rodrigues maintained that the Guyanese leader was doing all he could to register the power he claimed he possessed.
He spoke too of the banning of basic commodities, which had become, so unbearable; many persons lost their lives in desperate efforts to acquire items that were imported from neighboring Suriname.
On June 13, 1980, a bomb, planted in a walkie talkie exploded on the lap of Dr Walter Rodney as he sat in his brother’s car outside the Georgetown’s prison. The device was reportedly given to him by an army sergeant, William Gregory Smith, who, reports say had been used by the PNC government to assassinate its main political opponent.
Linden Primo, the man who reportedly fired a shot during the outof-control People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) elections on Sunday was on Thursday charged with threatening behaviour when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya SewnarineBeharry at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.
Primo is a security guard attached to the Mahdia Gold Corporation. The Magistrate released him on his own recognizance and set his next court date for August 4.
Police court facts state that Primo, 55, threatened Akeshaw Barker at Congress Place, the Headquarters of PNC, located at Sophia Greater Georgetown. According to Police, the woman alleged she had gone to the auditorium at Congress Place when Primo whipped out a gun from his waist and pointed it in her direction and allegedly discharged a round.
PNCR leaders had said that Primo was part of the security detail of the Returning Officer for the elections and he had responded by firing to prevent a stampede caused by delegates of Linden, who claim disenfranchisement at the Congress.
Moments before boarding a Caribbean Airlines Flight destined for the John F Kennedy International Airport on Tuesday, Primo was nabbed at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA). Following the shooting incident, Police had conducted searches for Primo, but he disappeared until his arrest on Tuesday evening.
Members of the Criminal
Investigations Department have launched an investigation into the shooting incident and have since confirmed that no firearm license was issued to the said individual.
Hours after the shooting at Congress Place, party leader David Granger told media operatives that the internal security of PNCR has launched an investigation into the incident.
Party Chairman Basil Williams is on record saying that the shot was fired in the air after there was a “situation” at one of the polling stations. He said someone was in “danger” of being trampled; hence, the unknown individual fired a shot into the air to disperse the crowd.
Single shot Williams told reporters that the shooter was no way connected to the PNCR Administration. Guyana Times understands that the man was a member of the Returning Officer Team. In responding to the outcries, the guard took out his firearm, firing a single shot into the air.
Former General Secretary Aubrey Norton moments after pulled out of the leadership race, but not before condemning the shooting incident, saying that there were other ways in addressing the issue. Norton said he cannot recall during his tenure with the party that a gun had to be used to restore law and order.
“A gun should not have been used… not at all, you’re trying to say to me you need to shoot a gun to restore order?” questioned Norton, adding that “there should be no shooting at Congress Place”.
Former Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Clarissa Riehl has also criticised Granger, contending that he is too “aloof”, while nothing that he should have been able to calm the crowd down. She said while the pandemonium was ongoing at Congress Place, Granger was having refreshments with another senior member and a security official.
The single gunshot caused the delegates attending the conference to scamper for cover.
Thirty-one-yearold Gavin Fifee, a bus driver was on Thursday evening stabbed to death at the East Coast Demerara Minibus Park.
Guyana Times understands that Fifee was stabbed with a homemade weapon after he was engaged in an exchange of words with another man.
The assailant, who is yet to be identified, was reportedly urinating on the minibus Fifee operates when he was asked to stop doing so by Fifee. However, the man refused to comply and an argument ensued between then. It was during the argument that Fifee was stabbed several times to his chest.
The bus driver was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital by publicspirited citizens. While at the hospital, doctors battled to save his life, but he died from haemorrhage.
Stacy James, the dead man’s child mother told Guyana Times that she was at home when she got the dreadful news. James explained that she was initially told that Fifee was stabbed and was at the hospital. It was not until she arrived at the medical institution that doctors told her of his demise.
“Gavin was a good person, he never used to trou-
ble nobody, he used to work hard for he money. Even if he bus ain’t working, he nah gon stay home, he don’t pick trouble, he don’t pick trouble,” the woman sobbed.
Meanwhile, the woman, who only gave her name as “Patrice”, said indeed her son was a hard working
man. She explained that Fifee was her only son and would rarely go out of his way to pick trouble. The bereaved mother contended that the young man always placed his family’s interest above his own. Fifee leaves to mourn two daughters, aged two and seven years.
Appearing at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts before Chief Magistrate, Priya Sewnarine Baharry on Thursday morning was 51-year-old, Winston Cramar after he was charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
The defendant who resides at 162 Go Slow, Tuckville, Georgetown is a consultant in International Development, attached to the Commonwealth Secretariat. He has a wife and two children.
The charge which was read by the Chief Magistrate stated that on April 10, on
Camp and Quamina Streets, the defendant drove a motorcar bearing licence plate number PKK 7096 in a dangerous manner; that is to say he failed to stop at the intersection, which resulted in him hitting the deceased Lenux Alicock.
According to Police Prosecutor Michael Grant, at around 16:00h on April 10, the defendant was proceeding East along Quamina Street and it was alleged that another vehicle bearing licence plate number PNN 3718 was heading in the opposite direction, when the two vehicles collided. As a result of the collision,
the deceased Lenux Alicock, who was a pedal cyclist, was struck down by the defendant’s vehicle. Alicock was picked up and taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he later passed away. Two other persons who were involved in the collision received injuries. The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge. He was represented by Attorney Clive Thompson who requested reasonable bail. Prosecutor Grant had no objections to bail. Cramar was granted $150,000 bail and is said to return to court on September 9.
Forty-eight-yearold Patrick Seaford appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine Beharry after he was charged for being in possession of narcotics.
The defendant, who resides at West Watooka, Wismar, Linden operates two stalls at the Mackenzie Market Warf.
It is alleged that on July, 30 at the Mackenzie Market Warf, the father of two had in his possession 21 grams of cannabis.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge laid against him. He was represented by Attorney Konya
Thompson who told the court that there were multiple persons at the stand and that the narcotics were found on the stall counter. She said that when the narcotic was found, two persons who would have been standing at the stall ran away while her client stayed.
She told the court that her client was charged before for simple larceny but that matter was dismissed.
The attorney added that her client suffers from medical ailments; however, if the matter is to go forward, he will be in court she assured.
According to the Police Prosecutor Michael Grant, at around 13:30h, the Police was at Mackenzie Market
Warf when they received certain information. The Police contacted Seaford, told him of the information received and carried out a search. During the search, they found a yellow mustard bottle. When they opened the bottle, there were 12 zip-lock transparent plastic parcels within containing leaves, seeds and stems. He was told of the offence and was taken to Mackenzie Police Station and later charged.
The Chief Magistrate asked Grant if he had any objections to bail and he replied in the positive, however his objection to bail was refused.
On Wednesday afternoon, Paul Gittens appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya SewnarineBeharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts after being charged for larceny.
The charge which was read by the Chief Magistrate stated that on June13 at Moblissa, Gittens, of Madewini, allegedly stole the following items: a surround sound music set valued $150,000; a Panasonic music set valued $90,000; a Sony music set valued $125,000; a Black and Decker iron worth
$10,000; a Black and Decker blender worth $15,000; a television set valued $30,000 and a Sanyo TV set valued $50,000, a total value of $470,000, all belonging to Barbara Ganesh.
Gittens told the court that he controls a sand pit at Soesdyke, Linden Highway and pleaded not guilty with explanation.
Prosecutor Grant told the court that all the articles mentioned were recovered when the Police went to the defendant’s house, adding that Gittens surrendered the articles willingly.
The court granted Gittens bail in the sum of $100,000 and he is said to make his next appearance at the Linden Magistrate’s Court on August 5.
The defendant related that he returned some of the articles mentioned in the charge since Mother’s Day. Gittens further told the court that the virtual complainant brought him before the court because she was jealous he was involved in a relationship with another woman.
Ahousekeeper/domestic worker on Thursday appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry after she was chaged with larceny.
The charge read that on July 18, Selene Chanmondeley, 36, stole the following articles from her employer’s house: one iPad costing $60,000; two cellphones valued $170,000; a gold chain valued $100,000;
25 underpants values $17,500 and 10 boxer shorts valued $15,000 – a total of $349,000 property of Nashanti Balgobin. The facts of the case stated that on July 18, Balgobin secured her house, leaving the aforementioned articles and went to Bartica. On July 28 when she returned, she discovered the articles missing and only one person had access to her home – the defendant, who was hired to clean the premises.
Chanmondeley was con-
tacted by the virtual complainant with the allegations, to which she denied. Balgobin reported the matter and the Police conducted a search at the defendant’s house where some of the missing articles were recovered. She was arrested. The unrepresented defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge. There was no objection to bail by the Prosecutor, Michael Grant, therefore a sum of $100,000 bail was granted to her.
The National Plan of Action was on Thursday unveiled at the Cara Lodge on Quamina Street, Georgetown by Labour, Human Services and Social Security Minister, Jenifer Webster.
The plan takes Guyana one step closer to complete implementation of the Sexual Offences Act of 2010.
The implementation of the action plan will see Police officers, doctors, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), prosecutors, social workers, and members of the judiciary and magistracy undergo capacity-enhancement training in dealing with
ously practised as a means of verification of the victim’s claims.
Meanwhile, Minster Webster addressing the gathering at the launch, lamented the need for professionals who come into direct contact with victims of sexual crimes to be cognisant that the person may be mentally traumatised and they must respond appropriately.
Taboos
She said too that the Government is aware of the established taboos associated with sexual crimes and, hence, the need for upgrading of counsellors.
She said the training received will “empower pro-
Children's Fund Representative for Guyana and Suriname, underscored the need for protocols to be developed for professionals who come into contact with victims.
Flach said that this can be accomplished by setting minimum standards for professionals.
She pointed out that the Police as the first form of official contact should ensure that the victims receive adequate medical attention, be it physical or psychological. For medical professionals, she said UNICEF is urging that they provide robust medical reports that would be sufficient for Prosecutors.
Flach also said that it is
victims and crimes of sexual abuse.
This step in the implementation of the Act comes after much scrutiny was place on the Human Services Ministry about its inability to implement the legislation years after it had been passed in the National Assembly and assented to by the President.
Since the passage of the sexual offences legislation in 2010, a task force was established to ensure that the mandatory facilities and standards are in place at support organisations, but the body has never met and members of the public continue to complain about the lack of proper care, treatment and handling of their case by Police, social workers, and even the judiciary.
There are specific requirements about what is supposed to be happening. Some of these stipulations include the Police must not hold confrontations between victims and perpetrators under any circumstances as was previ-
fessionals” and give them the knowhow on handling various situations when they arise.
The Minister said her Ministry will “increase the capacity of frontline officials to work in difficult situations”.
Webster articulated that aside from the training of professionals, the plan will also see robust education programmes for members of civil society, including victims and members of the media.
In this regard, the Minister highlighted that the Government is willing to work with media houses and media personalities form across the sphere to alleviate the scourge of sexual violence that is bedevilling society.
She said the Ministry is aware of “the changing role and greater involvement of the media in the dissemination of information”, acknowledging the importance of social media in the fight against sexual violence.
Meanwhile, Marianne Flach, United Nations
Jamaican hotelier, Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart’s, Sandals Group will within a few days purchase a Barbados flagship tourism property, Almond Beach Village, for US$53 million.
Reporting on the matter, the Sunday Sun newspaper, hailed the pending transaction for providing a boost to Barbados’ highly stressed foreign exchange coffers.
“It will all be in the form of badly needed foreign currency,” the paper stated.
The property is currently owned by state corporation, Barbados Tourism Investment Inc (BTI), through which Government has been borrowing money from another state entity, National Insurance Service, to keep that premier real estate afloat.
The sale of Almond to Sandals was recently examined by Cabinet and approved by Prime Minister Freundel Stuart.
Meanwhile, the issue of Government owning a luxurious hotel is nothing new and the Guyana Government which has enjoyed several years of consecutive economic growth has been pushing for the realisation of the Marriott Hotel here, to boost the local tourism sector.
The Sunday newspaper quoted from a note sent to Cabinet by BTI when the purchase was being considered.
“It is also worthy of note that Barbados would have been able to convert a Barbados dominated loan facility, namely borrowings from [NIS] and Almond Resorts Inc, which was all in Barbados currency, into United States dollars at a rate of $2 to $1.?
The emphasis on the foreign exchange gain from this anticipated purchase comes against the background of an analysis by international rating agency Moody’s on the perilous threat the Barbados
dollar faces if its foreign currency reserve suffers further drops.
“Any further erosion in reserves would likely put further pressure on Barbados’ currency, which is pegged to the US dollar,” Moody’s stated in a July 21 report.
Moody’s added, “After recovering slightly during the previous three quarters, foreign exchange reserves have resumed their decline, and as of 30 June remained around 25 per cent below early-2013 levels,” Moody’s noted. “This decline occurred despite a slight recovery in long-term private financial inflows that traditionally help support the Central Bank’s international reserves.”
Half-year figures from the Barbados Central Bank show the foreign exchange reserve falling from BDS$1,219.9 (One BDS dollar = 50 US cents) at the end of June 2013 to BDS$1,093.3 at June 30 this year. (Caribbean360)
important for Prosecutors and Magistrates to give such cases priority to ensure swift movement through the justice system.
Vulnerable groups
“It is important to remember that we should protect every boy and every girl, including vulnerable groups such as children living with disabilities and children who self-identify as LGBT.”
She said the introduction of the plan reflects a commitment by the Government to the principles of child rights.
“The implementation of the Sexual Offences Act is an important tool for reaching our common goal for protecting children in Guyana from all kinds of violence and abuse,” the UNICEF representative said.
Meanwhile, United Nations Population Fund Representative Patrice La Fleur said, “you can have all the legislation in place, but it doesn’t ensure that the issues are critically addressed”.
Caribbean Airlines (CAL) is advising that a total of 230 domestic flights will be in operation to accommodate some 15,812 passengers between July 31 and August 4, utilising both the airline’s ATR72600 and B737 Jet aircraft.
According to a release, this represents an 8.4 per cent increase in the number of flights that were available during the same period in 2013.
“Caribbean Airlines advises that all flights to and from Tobago for the Great Fete Weekend is completely sold out.
“The airline advises that only passengers holding valid, confirmed tickets for
travel to and from Tobago between July 31 and August 4 will be accommodated, as all flights are fully booked; passengers are reminded to check-in at least two hours prior to departure.
“Please note that “standby” passengers will be accommodated only if a confirmed passenger cancels their seat on the day of departure. Caribbean Airlines remains committed to transporting all our domestic passengers safely over the Great Fete weekend,” the release said.
On this August 1, 2014, Emancipation Day, I extend heartfelt Emancipation greetings to all Guyanese but especially to Guyanese of African origin for whom this day resonates with so much significance. The legal abolition of slavery, better known as Emancipation, is a day with special meaning for all colonized peoples but more so for persons of African descent whose ancestors were forcibly removed from their homelands and consigned to a life of servitude. Millions of innocent persons were sold into a life of unspeakable indignities, treated as the property of others and
forced to work under arduous and demeaning conditions. Emancipation was a historic act that brought to an end the most abominable system created by humanity. Emancipation represented a victory for all humanity.
While Emancipation did not end the oppression existing under colonialism, it rendered non-existent its most disdainful feature: the treatment of human persons as chattel. In this way it marked a distinctive break with the past. In Guyana, it led to the development of a vibrant peasantry laid the foundation for the village movement and prompted the emergence of indentureship when labour shortag-
es resulted on the sugar plantations. Emancipation represented a defining moment in our country’s history and an important landmark in the epic struggles to end colonial rule and foreign exploitation.
On this Emancipation Day, I salute the indomitable spirit of all those who resisted the cruel and inhumane system of slavery. Their sacrifices are permanently etched in Guyana’s struggle for national liberation.
On this Emancipation Day 2014, may we also be inspired by the timeless message of Emancipation: that no system of injustice lasts forever!
Happy Emancipation to all Guyana!
One man was taken into Police custody following the discovery of a quantity of marijuana in his haversack at Nottinhampshire Road, Linden on Thursday.
According to information, ranks of a Police anti-crime patrol were conducting an operation along the Nottinghampshire Road, when they stopped and searched a man which re-
sulted in the discovery of 460 grams of cannabis sativa in his haversack. He is likely to be charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.
Officials of the Guyana ExPolice Association of America Inc on Thursday handed over $241,850 to the Guyana Police Force for its Scholarship Fund (Bursary Award).
The presentation was made in the Commissioner’s Conference Room, Police Headquarters, by the Association’s President Leon Gibbons, who was accompanied by the First Vice-President Leroy Charles and Secretary Cecil Williams. Gibbons during the presenta-
tion said the Association was pleased to continue providing support to the Force Bursary Awards and more so, contribute to further develop the education standard of the children of the members of the Force.
He also pledged to donate a number of computers for use at the Tactical Services Unit (TSU). In accepting the donation, acting Police Commissioner Seelall Persaud expressed gratitude on behalf of the Guyana Police Force.
He stated that the Force was very committed towards ensuring that the
welfare of members remains of utmost importance while noting that the contribution by the Association will be of significant assistance.
A team of members of the Guyana Ex-Police Association of America Inc and a team from the Guyana Ex-Police Association of Canada are presently in the country participating in activities in observance of the Guyana Police Force’s 175th Anniversary. The donation was made possible from the proceeds of a Black and White party that was held recently.
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Medical Corps continues to impact the lives of Guyanese, as it works in partnership with civil society organisations to bring health services to communities.
The latest communities to be impacted were Cotton Tree, West Coast Berbice, and Cane Grove, at Mahaica.
At Cotton Tree, on Wednesday, a GDF 16-member medical team, together with staffers of the Cheddi Jagan Dental
School, partnered with USregistered Non-Government Organisation (NGO) SaveAbee to provide some 400 residents with a range of medical services, including, random blood sugar testing, haemoglobin checks, blood group determination, dental checks and HIV counselling and testing, among others.
On Saturday, another 400 residents at Cane Grove, Mahaica, gained medical and dental treatment, as the GDF’s 23-member medical team partnered with the
Guyana Medical Relief Inc (GMRI) out of Lost Angeles, California.
During this outreach, 115 laboratory tests were also done. Commenting of the performance of the GDF’s team, GNMRI Chief Operations Officer Sharir Chan was high in praise.
“On a scale of one to 10, where 10 is the highest possible score, the team has earned a 10! Their performance was excellent; better than expected! All the members of the team were very
disciplined and professional in their approach and demonstrated that they cared about what they were doing. As a result, we are considering further collaboration with the GDF in the future,” he added.
The GDF in a release said it is proud to be of service to the people of Guyana, and remains committed to partnering with organisations which seek to positively impact the lives of Guyanese citizens.
...on Pharma bidding
For years now the naysayers – and the ones bitten by the green-eyed monster over at the Muckraker – have been criticising the Government’s procurement policy on pharmaceuticals. We’re not going to mention back in the (PNC) day, when ALL drugs were sourced through the nationalised GPC – nat a squeak was made. Even though shortages were the order of the day...and week...and month...and years.
No squeaks also when the second-term PPP/C Government switched to the international suppliers PAHO, UNICEF and International Dispensary Association (IDA), etc. But the moment the Government considered the now privatised NEW GPC INC (Guyanese owned) and saved about 20-30 per cent on the foreign prices, there were sour faces and gnashing of teeth. Lots of gnashing of teeth.
In addition, to the aforementioned savings, so what if hundreds of Guyanese were now employed and paying taxes along with their employer?? So what if there were billions in investments in production lines and temperaturecontrolled warehouses?? So what if that we could claim the honour of being the first in the Caribbean to manufacture anti-retro viral drugs to fight AIDS at a fraction of the US costs?? Hey, it was a democracy, no?? And people had the right to lie and libel!
But the Government took the criticisms in good stead and changed the rules to encourage transparency. But “selective tendering” after a National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) was established didn’t cut any ice.
A few years later when the Government followed WHO guidelines on pharmaceutical procurement and introduced a “pre-qualification” procedure – with the pre-qualified suppliers still having to compete with the international giants PAHO, etc... the screams intensified. Just because NEW GPC was one of two companies that pre-qualified. So last year, the Government went for even more transparency: an anonymous panel would evaluate the prequalification criteria now given specific points. And guess what??? The screams began afresh. Why?? Now don’t be silly...NEW GPC had once again beaten the field!! But this time, it looks like the Government’s had it with this nonsense.
Two companies, IPA and Trini ANSA McCAL claimed they had the required warehouse space. Trouble was, one’s bottling water in their space while the other’s storing beer (Carib, Stag)! So what if pharmaceutical storage need precise temperature controls?? Hey!! It’s only Guyanese lives!
And now we find that the “giant” ANSA didn’t even fill out the paperwork for manufacturer’s authorisation to distribute drugs!! They bluffed – saying they’re distributors for some five named drugs.
As if we all didn’t know the bidding’s for hundreds of drugs!! Guyanese lives?? That’s cheap.
OK. We know this Vanessa Kissoon from Linden ain’t easy. But growing up in any mining community, like the old sugar estates, ensures the rough edges remain firmly in place. So after David Granger wanted to show Khemraj Ramjattan that he, Granger, “is maan”, but to do so had to depend on women like Kissoon to rile up a riot on Linden, you can’t blame the woman to be pi55ed off when Granger up and moved her from her seat in Parliament and banished her to the back benches.
Then to have Granger’s lackey General Secretary wrench the keys to the PNC Linden office from her, just to hand it over to a “loyalist”, had to have further raised her blood pressure. The final straw, we guess, was the Congress where she and her delegation had to dive for cover from a gunshot fired by one of Granger’s old Army squaddies. It’s very undignified for a young female to become so dishevelled. So she’s giving it to Granger good! Ouch!!
The Army said in1976, nine Smith and Wesson 9mm pistols were issued to an “R Corbin” of the National Development Ministry. But we know that can’t be PNC’s Robert Corbin, can it??
By Tajeram mohaBir
Some 180 years after slavery was abolished, the joy of Africans being free men has been much celebrated and today, the momentous occasion is marked with various activities, not only of their freedom but also of the African culture.
However, the freedom has not been without challenges, as some legacies of slavery still remain, and according to scholars, notably among the lot is Type Two Diabetes. A 2006 Caribbean Health Research Council and the Pan American Health Organisation reported that Type Two Diabetes affects over 95 per cent of persons with diabetes in the Caribbean.
Type Two Diabetes develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin or when the pancreas stops producing enough insulin. The reason why this happens is unknown, although genetics and environmental factors seem to be contributing factors. But the Caribbean Reparationss Committee (CRC) is calling on former colonial powers to provide resources to address public-health crises such as hypertension and Type Two Diabetes, which it claims, are directly related to legacies of racial slavery and apartheid.
Africa-descended people in the Caribbean reportedly
have the highest rates in the world of both types of diseases.
CRC Chairman, Sir Hillary Beckles said the people in the Caribbean suffer from high rates of Type Two Diabetes and high blood pressure, which he called two terrible legacies of slavery.
Poor nutrition
Speaking at a Reparationss Conference at Chicago State University in April, Sir Beckles explained that the Caribbean people have some of the highest rates of Type Two Diabetes, which he credited to a history of poor nutrition, which was common among those enslaved.
Professor Beckles said the drugs pharmaceutical com-
panies use to treat Type Two Diabetes are only tested on whites; they are therefore largely ineffective in treating blacks who live in the Caribbean and the US because of their genetic makeup, The NorthStar News and Analysis reported him as saying.
He said Caribbean countries are in the process of developing drugs that would effectively treat people with Type Two Diabetes in the Caribbean and African Americans in the US.
Local Reparations Committee Chairman, Dr Eric Phillips also contended, “We all know that it has been said over and over again that many persons in Guyana suffer from hypertension and Type Two Diabetes. But what many people do not realise is that these diseases stemmed from the diets which were afforded to the enslaved people back in those days. The food they were given to eat caused these diseases to develop and it’s genetic so it has passed on from one generation to the other.”
In Guyana, diabetes is rated as a major cause of death, as it changes place with cancer from year to year and accounts for an average of about 430 deaths each year, or about six deaths for every 10,000 persons.
The Government Information Agency had re-
ported that about 8.5 per cent of all deaths in Guyana are caused by diabetes, and according to Chief Medical Officer, Dr Shamdeo Persaud, some 60,000 persons are affected by the non-communicable disease.
The 2006 Caribbean Health Research Council and the Pan American Health Organisation report stated that diabetes more often affects people of lower socio-economic status who carry a greater disease burden for many reasons including limited access to or utilisation of health care, poor nutrition, and sub-optimal physical activity.
“The disease also places a heavy economic burden on already limited health care resources in the Caribbean.
Costs are related directly to treatment of the disease and its complications, and indirectly to loss of earning power in those affected,” the reported stated.
Professor Beckles in a recent address to the House of Commons, said his homeland Barbados, Britain’s first slave society, which he said is now called the “amputation capitol of the world”, the stress profile of slavery and racial apartheid; dietary disaster and psychological trauma; and the addiction to the consumption of sugar and salt, have reached the highest peak. The country is now host to the world’s most virulent diabetes and hypertension epidemic”.
A debt
The British Parliament, he said owes the people of Barbados an education and health initiative for the travails brought upon them.
British slave ships brought 5.5 million enslaved Africans into their Caribbean colonies over 180 years. When slavery was abolished in 1838, they were just 800,000 persons remaining. That is, a retention/ survival rate of 15 per cent.
The regime of enslavement was crafted by policies and attitudes that were clearly genocidal, Professor Beckles said. Following Emancipation, the people of the Caribbean have been very courageous
in their effort at self-development and self-help in respect of this terrible history and enduring legacy, the largely British educated Dr Beckles said.
And while the Caribbean battles to overcome Type Two Diabetes, reportedly a legacy of slavery, Professor Beckles said the quest for reparationss is not an appeal for a hand out.
“Our citizens have faced this past head on, and have established a vibrant culture of community self-help and sustainable regional development mobilisation. We are not beggars! We are not subservient! We do not want charity and handouts! We want justice! Reparatory justice!
The Walter Rodney Commission on Wednesday heard that more than 200 pieces of weapons were transferred to the National Development Ministry as well as some individuals.
The report showed that on May 18 and 19, 1976, the Army had supplied several magazine spares, cleaning rods, and ball ammunition to a comrade, R Corbin.
The Commission learnt that the GDF was in the business of transferring arms and ammunition to an agency of the then People’s National Congress Government.
On Wednesday, head of the Army’s Intelligence Unit, Lieutenant Colonel Sydney Charles James presented evidence to the Commission, indicating that the Army, from as far back as 1976, had been supplying weapons to the National Development Ministry.
Asked whether the receiver of the items was former PNCR leader Robert Corbin, the Lieutenant Colonel said he could not say. However, reports are that the former party leader was at the time the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary.
Other records show that on several occasions, arms and ammunition were also transferred to one Comrade Skeete, also from the National Development Ministry.
Skeete, it has been reported was Corbin’s driver. Based on the evidence presented, arms and ammunition were
issued to several other organisations, including OMAI, the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU), GUYMINE and the Guyana National Service.
The record speaks of the period between 1976 and 1997.
In his sworn statement to the Commission, Lieutenant Colonel James said that in 2008, he was directed by then Chief-of-Staff Gary Bess, to conduct an internal investigation to determine whether weapons on charge to the GDF were issued to external organisations. According to him, the instruction was based on the number of weapons that were recovered in the Mahaicony Creek after a shootout between members of the Force and criminal elements.
It was during that investigation that he uncovered documents held by the Service and Support Battalion concerning the Force’s weapon inventory and issues to the external organistions.
In his statement, James noted that the Guyana Defence Force has always had a number of Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs) for both the procurement of special equipment, including arms and ammunition, accountability and distribution to units and sub-units of the Guyana Defence Force and other external organisations.
Since the commencement of the Commission of Inquiry, the Army has had its name called on several occasions, with information that it had
supplied the controversial House of Israel with arms and ammunition.
Former leader within the House of Israel, Joseph Hamilton, had testified that the religious organisation, which had cre-
ated a name for itself during the early 1970s under the leadership of Rabbi “David Hill” Washington, was used by the PNC Government at the time as a “tool of repression” against opponents of the Government and was indeed
supplied with weapons from the Army.
He had informed too that the former leader of the PNCR, Robert Corbin had once handed out guns to the religious group.
Former Chief-of-Staff of the Guyana Defence Force, Major General retired Norman Mc Lean told the Commission that he was unaware of the Force under his stewardship ever handing over arms and ammunition to the House of Israel.
Government has taken the decision to liquidate assets of defunct Cooperatives and Friendly Societies, stating that persons have been engaging in the illegal disposals of assets.
This was announced by Head of the Presidential Secretariat and Cabinet Secretary, Dr Roger Luncheon at his post-Cabinet briefing on Wednesday.
According to Dr Luncheon, most of the assets of the societies are lands, which are unlawful dispose off.
“Acquisition and ownership oftentimes can lead to enormous trials and tribulations for those who are so involved. And in the case of the defunct Cooperatives and Friendly Societies, a pattern evolved or seemed to be evolving, where individuals purporting to exercise some authority on behalf of these defunct societies and particularly in their membership, were engaged in the disposal of these immovable assets,” he stated.
Court cases
He said that some of these cases have even reached the court, referring to the Lamaha Gardens issue and some others from West Coast Demerara.
Dr Luncheon noted that the motive behind Government’s action is
more the infringement of the laws rather than money.
“I think our emphasis is on the Act (Cooperative Societies), the infringement of the Act and more than the Act and its infringement has been what taking place is; the tendency is galloping. There is irrefutable evidence that this specter of unauthorised illegal behaviour is actually accelerating,” the Cabinet Secretary stated.
The Cabinet Secretary pointed out that there are concerns about the way in which State agencies have become party to the disposal of the assets of these defunct societies, adding that this is where Cabinet’s attention has been further diverted to. He continued that after Cabinet was informed of this illegal practice adopted to dispose of
the assets, it has put in place a process to wind up the defunct Cooperatives and Friendly Societies. He pointed out that there is no lack of statutory requirements process as it relates to the winding-up process, since it is detailed in the Act.
“Cabinet took an exceedingly dim view of those practices and has, in essence, endorse the recommendations of its Labour sub-committee and these recommendations call for aggressive enforcement of those applicable provisions in the Act with regards to the winding up of defunct co-ops/friendly societies,” he explained.
Aggressive approach
Dr Luncheon noted that Cabinet recognised that this aggressive approach would need to be supported by forensic audits and consultancies to effectively deal with defunct Cooperatives and Friendly Societies while advising them on how to comply with the law. Cabinet had approved the implementation of these measures.
In March this year, some 220 co-ops were listed as being defunct by the Labour, Human Service and Social Security Ministry after they failed to comply with the Cooperative Societies Act.
According to the Chief Cooperative Development
Officer Carol Valz, these co-ops have failed to comply with Sections 38 and 39 of the Cooperative Societies Act, Chapter 88:01 and Section 23(1) of the AntiMoney Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act.
A month earlier, Labour Minister, Dr Nanda Gopaul had told Guyana Times that the verification process, which began in September 2013, revealed that many co-ops are in violation of the Cooperative Society Act.
He noted that accountability, illegal sale of land, and financial discrepancies were the major problems identified. The Minister had stated that while the Ministry’s Cooperative Department was working to resuscitate some defunct co-ops, they had no choice but to shut down some societies.
“Some societies have shown the willingness to work and so, we will be working along with them. Currently, they are being audited but those who cannot find records, or officials, or proper accountability, these will be dissolved and we are talking in excess of 200 co-ops,” he had explained.
There are currently in excess of 1800 cooperative societies, and the entire cooperative movement owns in excess of $15 billion in assets.
Today is Emancipation Day and it is a happy day fuh de whole of Guyana.
People gon celebrate and have a good time. Even though today is a day whah does bring back memories of hard times, people can be happy now knowin that dem days gone.
And dem days gon never come back. In fact, now de talk is bout pay back. Although some of dem Euro countries wanna turn dem back. Back then, de white people was happy and smilin and every other kinda people was sad and strugglin.
Thank God fuh those who fight fuh de freedom whah everybody can enjoy today. Still, some people does abuse that freedom.
So nowadays, though, it gotta different kinda slavery goin on. Some slaves gettin big position and tekkin pay fuh dem soul.
Green Jah fuh sure gon be happy all day today. He rig he own elections and get leadership position again, so he gon be celebratin whole day.
Green Jah de so-called leader of course longin fuh a chance to rig more elections, includin bigger elections, but that is a chance whah gon go a-beggin, even as he beggin right now to get back dem people from Linden and from Plaisance.
Will Yams gon be a happy man too because he feel that once Green Jah deh bout, he in a safe house. He believe that because he gotta old Harmy man watchin he back that he ain’t got nutten to worry bout.
When campaign time come round, dem Linden and Plaisance people gon be waitin fuh dem.
Ting-a-ling-a-ling…friend tell friend…mattie tell mattie! Green Jah promise one man freedom to fly. But no matter whah kinda wings Green Jah give he, de only flyin fuh he is straight to jail.
Happy Emancipation Day.
Avinash Entertainment Complex has joined the entertainment business and has planned a month-long list of events to brighten up Emancipation celebrations, 2014.
One of the biggest events on the calendar is set for August 1 at the Avinash Entertainment Complex, Water Street, Georgetown featuring Jamaica’s dancehall artiste Lady Saw.
No stranger to Guyana, this incredible woman has performed here a number of times and her Guyanese fans love her to the max. Known for her saucy moves and energetic performances, Guyanese are bound to have a grand time.
She has recorded duets with several other major stars, including Beenie Man, Luciano, Dennis Brown, Bounty Killer and
Beres Hammond. This Jamaican artiste has several albums under her belt with tunes that never grow old. “Lover Girl”, “Give Me The Reason”, “Passion”, “Raw”, “the Best of Lady Saw”, “99 Ways”, “Strip Tease”, “Walk Out” and “My Way” are just a few.
Tickets for the event titled ‘Summer Guyana 2014’ cost $1500 in advance, $2500 at the gate and for the VIP experience and VVIP experience, tickets will cost $5000 and $8000 respectively.
Apart from the concert, the Comedy Jam “Woman in Trouble” is set for August 2; and the Summer Guyana Futsol Tournament and after party on August 3.
On Friday August 8, there will be an All Black Party followed by a Dancehall Fashion Show on August 9 and the Futsol
tournament and after party for August 10. Guyanese will get a chance to witness a dance-off between Guyanese and Jamaican dancers on August 15, followed by Made in Guyana Show and Expo on August 16. On August 17, the Futsol tournament and after party will be hosted. August 22 will see a real GT party titled “For love or Money” followed by Brazilian Night on August 23, and on August 24, Guyanese will have a chance to practise their karaoke skills. The action continues on August 29 with another concept party promoted by AB Entertainment and Farewell, called “Summer Love” on August 30.
The list of events will conclude with a three-a-side football game between Linden and Georgetown.
Ten beauties are confirmed to participate in the Miss Jamzone International Pageant slated for August 15 at the National Cultural
Centre. These delegates include several from the Caribbean, a few from North America and Guyana’s very own Soyini Fraser.
The delegates will be competing in several competitions such as talent, display of national costumes, intelligence, photo shoots and others.
Times Entertainment will be featuring delegates of the 2014 Miss Jamzone International Pageant in the coming weeks. This week, we
Miss USA loves reading, modelling, snorkelling and going to the beach/riverside and with a beach body like hers, we don’t blame her one bit.
Twenty-three-year-old Kadian Collins loves adventure and spends as much time as possible doing just that, creating life-long memories in amazing places.
This young lady has travelled to Iceland, Germany, Spain, France, England and the Caribbean, making stops in Jamaica where her family is originally from. Having experienced this culture first hand, it’s no wonder why Collins enjoys the water so much and even less surprising that she would love Reggae and Dancehall music with a special admiration for legend Bob Marley. She also enjoys music of pop, rock, indie and classical genres.
Asked where she sees herself in another five years, Collins affirmed that she wishes to work with the United Nations dealing with human trafficking or abused women and children. Miss Collins says she is proud of her country’s diversity and plans to promote this factor in the Miss Jamzone International Pageant.
A lover of dance, poetry and books, Yarayni Morton finds serenity in spending her spare time indulging in her hobbies. This 23-year-old is new to pageantry, having recently completed her first, the National Carnival Pageant in St Kitts in which she was named first runner-up.
She said while she anxiously anticipates meeting new people and making fresh memories during her journey in the Miss Jamzone International Pageant, she is even more excited about fulfilling her lifelong dream of excelling in pageantry.
Morton says while she enjoys her career as a Commercial Officer, her top priority is becoming a mother as having a family, since this is extremely important to her. She hopes to own her own home, obtain a Masters Degree and become a Financial Analyst.
Asked about what makes her proud of her country, Morton said St Kitts is an extremely beautiful island that nature has blessed with very unique features.
She made mention of her country being among the few islands that have remnants of historical forts. However, she admitted that locals need extensive training in customer service and etiquette and for the purpose on enhancing the tourism sector; she would love for more local art to be marketed and more local performers to be promoted.
August 1, 2014
Lake Mainstay Resort will be hosting its 14th Annual Regatta and Stage Show on Sunday August 10 at the magnificent fresh water lake.
The event will see a clash of the champions in very competitive gear. The best competitors in water sports including Neil Gonsalves and team from the Pomeroon and Dave Scott and his team from Bartica are expected to participate in several clashes, with the aim in winning monetary prizes and trophies.
On the day of the event, there will be 15 categories of power boat racing. These include two 15 HP races; two 40 HP; three 90 HP; two 200 HP and three Open HP for both male and female drivers.
To add to the excitement, there will also be one 200-metre male canoe race; one 200-metre female canoe race and one 200-metre open swimming race. Also, there will be a memorial race in honour of Orin Bell. Over $3 million in cash prizes and trophies are up for grabs in the aforementioned events.
As night falls, several local artistes are expected to hit the stage for the after party. These include Soca Queen Michelle “Big Red” King, Carib Soca Monarch finalist Shelly G, Chutney King Prince JP, comedian Lyndon “Jumbie” Jones, the Caribbean Hot Shots Band, Pream’s Mega Sounds and to spice things up will be a few exotic dance routines.
The children will not be left out since there will be a children’s fun park featuring, merry go round, trampoline and bouncy castles. There will be lots to eat and drink.
Lake Mainstay Resort Regattas have grown over the years and gained the reputation of being well organised, disciplined and the biggest in Guyana over the past two years.
Admission to the event cost $1000 for adults in advance and $1200 at the gate. Children will pay $700. Gates for the event will be opened from 09:00h and regatta commences at 11:00h. The stage show will commence immediately after the presentation of cash prizes and trophies.
The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s 19th instalment of Naya Zamana, one of Guyana’s most awaited dance and theatrical productions, will be staged at the National Cultural Centre (NCC) on Saturday August 30 at 20:00h.
This year’s production, described as a theatrical extravaganza, is called “A Royal Twist”. The story covers two eras and, as the name suggests, will be replete with fabulous dances, resplendent costumes, magnificent sets and intense drama.
The Director and Choreographer of the production has been working long hours
On Sunday August 10, Hindus will observe Raksha Bandhan popularly known as Rakhi and in observance of this event, the Guyana Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha has organised a cultural evening for August 3 called “Hamaray Rishtay”.
with the 70-member cast to achieve the perfect visuals for her story, an original one which she has penned.
With numerous dance styles being featured, a talented cast, majestic sets and costumes and the inclusion of a live band, the production is bound to sparkle in every way. Costumes and sets are designed by Trishala Persaud.
Recent winner of the E-Networks Emerging Voices Competition, Vishale Sukram makes her debut at the NCC in this production.
Tickets for the show cost $3500, $3000
and $2000 and are on sale at the Pandit Reepu Daman Persaud Dharmic Kendra, Red Mango, E-Networks, Bhagwans, the Murti Shop and the NCC or patrons can call telephone number 227-6181 for more information.
Naya Zamana fans are encouraged to get their tickets early to avoid being disappointed as the show is sold out in advance of show night every year. The Sabha wishes to thank Digicel, E-Networks and NTN for their support of the production which showcases Guyanese talent.
All soca junkies will be heading to Gravity Lounge on Wednesday next to witness yet another energetic performance by Kes and his band. The event titled “Endless Summer” is expected to be steaming hot as he dished out some of his latest tunes that will rock your boats.
Kes, who is no stranger to Guyana, has performed here several times before, with his last being at the finals of the Carib Soca Monarch at the National Park. This talented and versatile artiste will undoubtedly put on show his best performance for his fans who are expected to flock the Gravity Lounge, Camp and Regent Streets, Georgetown.
The band is led by lead singer, Kes Dieffenthaller and his band members include, Hans Dieffenthaller, Jon Dieffenthaller, Riad Boochoon and are known for being “Wotless”. This versatile band was nominated for several awards including the Soul Train Music Award for Best Caribbean Performance and others.
On Wednesday, he will be performing his latest hit, “Endless Summer” among others such as “Spirit”, “Ram Jam”, “Country Gyal”, and “True Masqueraders”.
Kes the Band has a unique blend of soulful vocals and calypsoinspired melodies, over a fusion of rock riffs and island beats, with hints of soca and reggae, but it can best be described as Island Pop.
This style has elevated Kes to stardom in the Caribbean and North America and Toronto – where they routinely have sold out shows, and win over audiences with their electric and highly energetic performances.
Early bird tickets for Endless Summer cost $2000 and are available at Gravity Lounge, Exclusive Styles and Electronic City. Remember the place to be on Wednesday August 6 is the Gravity Lounge, Camp and Regent Streets.
Pulse Entertainment is doing it again, this time with another concept party called “Summer Swing” slated for Palm Court, Main Street, Georgetown this Saturday.
The wildest parties are known to be held during the summer vacation and by all means, Pulse Entertainment is leading the way in these concept parties. From Epic to Cooler Fete and Body Shot, they never disappoint.
So it’s time to click that gear into party mode and head down to Palm Court. It is expected to be a combination of excellent music selections and the best in alcoholic beverages. Patrons will also get the opportunity to mix and mingle with the Pulse Ladies and Pulse Summer Dancers.
Tickets for the event cost $2000 and ladies will be admitted free before 23:00h. Lighting and sounds are powered by Pulse Entertainment.
The event will be held at the organisation’s headquarters at 162-163 Lamaha Street, Georgetown and will comprise a number of cultural presentations including dances, skits, songs and a display of Indian garments.
This is the 10th edition of the show which was created
to help keep the Indian culture alive, and to remind all that the chaste bond of love between a brother and a sister is one of the deepest and noblest
of human emotions. Raksha Bandhan is a special occasion and to celebrate this emotional bonding, a holy thread is tied around the wrist.
This thread, which pulsates with sisterly love and sublime sentiments, is rightly called the Rakhi. It means a bond of protection and Raksha Bandhan signifies the strong must protect the weak from all that is evil.
The Guyana Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha, is urging all to share this spirit of Rakhi with your Guyanese sisters and brothers, particularly at this time, when harmony is needed for the well-being and prosperity of our country, Guyana.
This year’s show was planned and organised by the Executive members as well as the youth group and promises to be an event which the
entire family will enjoy and remember.
Over the years, the organisation has received many positive comments and compliments with regard to the content of the show.
In these times, where youths are faced with so many distractions, the Guyana Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha believes that activities such as these will serve to positively motivate youths and keep them interested in their religion and culture.
Tickets for the show cost $500 and are available at the Guyana Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha or any executive member. The show commences at 17:30h but gates will be opened at 15:00h.
Residents in Mahaicony and its environs are in for a treat this Sunday as 10 disciplined young ladies will clash head on for the title of Miss Mahaicony at the Mahaicony Community Centre ground.
winner of the title.
The contestants were chosen from several villages within the Mahaicony, Mahaica, and West Berbice districts and from all indications, competition will be steaming hot.
They will be competing in several segments such as introduction,
Those competing for the prestigious title are Asha Prince, Shalynn Nicholson, Tanacey Booker, Kataina Phillips, Tassia Lewis, Hollyon Shepherd, Karen James, Ashley Rockcliffe, Yekel Fraser, and Tiana Charles.
talent, evening wear, casual wear and more importantly, the intelligence segment. The delegates this year will focus on littering as their platform since it is one of the social issues affecting the community.
After the various segments, the list will be shortened to five and those delegates will be given the final question which will determine the
It’s Emancipation celebrations and after all the drumming and gyrating in the National Park during the day, the party continues in the evening at Palm Court.
Yes! Be a part of the summer events leading up to the hosting of Jamzone Summer Break, 2014 which commences on August 15 with the Miss Jamzone International Pageant. This evening, all roads will lead to Main Street for the concept party called “Summer Fever”.
Be a part of the grand party that will see the deejays of Hits and Jams Entertainment and Fusion Sound System spilling some of the best soca and dancehall music that will draw patrons to the dance floor.
Selector Diamond, Deejay Energy, Gully Ras and others will also be in the house to spice things up for one of the most exiting concept parties of the summer.
There will also be bottle specials all night long with other specials on various alcoholic beverages. Ladies will be given free drinks and the gate opens at 22:00h.
Admission to the event is easy. Be sure not to miss this event since it will be sizzling hot.
The pageant will also culminate Mahaicony Village Week 2014 after the successful hosting on several other events.
Come Sunday, the centre ground will explode with glitz and glamour as promoters conclude the week-long festivities with the much anticipated pageant.
The queen when crowned will receive a cash prize, among others and the bragging rights, and will be required to serve the Mahaicony District and her environs until she hands over the crown and title to her successor the following year. She is expected to plan and implement activities that would benefit the youth in the various communities.
Abrilliant throw from substitute fielder Fabian Allen was enough to see the veteran well short of his ground.
Nikita Miller ran through the Hawksbills lower order, picking off three wickets. The most impressive of those was when Chris Gayle caught Shacaya Thomas at leg slip as the batsman attempted the sweep shot.
The Hawksbills crept up to 78-8 before light drizzle became heavy rain and the teams left the field. When they returned, the game was reduced to 17 overs per side and off the seven remaining deliveries the Antiguan side managed 11 more runs to reach 89 for nine. There was a wicket off the last ball as Carlos Brathwaite returned for a risky second run. He was short of his ground as wicket keeper Chadwick Walton removed the bails. Brathwaite’s momentum saw him clatter into Walton as both men were felled by the collision.
Having taken such a heavy blow it was surpris-
ing to see Walton open the batting with Gayle but he was there as the Tallawahs set about chasing down a Duckworth Lewis adjust-
ed total of 87. Walton certainly showed no ill effects from his bump as he hit the first ball of the innings for four. As has been the way
in every game of the tournament Sheldon Cottrell bowled brilliantly first up but he has never been given enough runs to work with.
The introduction of Brathwaite into the attack saw any control that had been created lost as he was hit for two sixes and a four by Gayle with one of the shots going all the way out of Sabina Park. Gayle should have departed on 22 when he gloved a ball down the legside, however the umpire called the ball as a wide. The Tallawahs’ captain made the most of his extra life, hitting half a doxen sixes in his match-winning knock.
A solitary success for the visitors inside the first 10 overs was the wicket of Walton who was out LBW to Laughlin. A couple more wickets fell before the end one to Cornwall and a second for Laughlin but the Tallawahs waltzed to their target with 18 balls to spare.
Gayle won the game with a six as the Tallawahs brushed aside this year’s
whipping boys. They are keeping pace with the leaders thanks to this win and with two more home games to come over the weekend they will be hopeful of
Brathwaite run out (Russell/† Walton 24 SS Cottrell b Miller 0 GB Hogg not out 8 Extras (w 6) 6
Total (9 wickets; 17 overs) 89 (5.23 runs per over)
Did not bat: B Laughlin Fall of wickets 1-17 (DC Thomas, 3.6 ov), 2-34 (Samuels, 5.5 ov), 3-35 (Cornwall, 7.1 ov), 4-36 (Dunk, 7.4 ov), 5-41 (Hussey, 8.3 ov), 6-48 (Hyatt, 11.1 ov), 7-60 (SE Thomas, 13.4 ov), 8-60 (Cottrell, 13.6 ov), 9-89 (Brathwaite, 16.6 ov)
Bowling: DL Vettori 4-0-19-0,
Bernard 1-0-6-0, JE Taylor 3-0-18-4, J Theron 30-17-0, NO Miller 4-0-173, AC Voges 2-0-12-0 Jamaica Tallawahs innings (target: 87 runs from 17 overs) CAK Walton† lbw b Laughlin 14 CH Gayle* not out 59 J Blackwood st †DC Thomas b Cornwall 11 AD Russell c †DC Thomas b Laughlin 1 AC Voges not out 3
Extras (w 3) 3 Total (3 wickets;
By Rajiv Bisnauth
Guyana bowled out Trinidad and Tobago for 117 for a 193-run lead on the first innings, and has enforced the follow-on at the end of the penultimate day of the third and finalround game against Trinidad and Tobago in the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Regional Under-19, three-day tournament.
The Guyanese bowlers maintained consistency throughout, especially the spinners, who have shared seven wickets between them.
Daimon Waldron (29), Steven Sankar (2-25), Sharaz Ramcharran (239) and Balchan Baldeo (1-7) all produced inspirational spells. Pacers Kemo Paul and Keon Morris were also impressive, claiming one wicket apiece.
Earlier, Tagnarine Chanderpaul hit a fabulous, unbeaten 100 and helped Guyana extend their first innings total to 310-9 before the declaration came at the end of
the first session.
Resuming at overnight 228-5, the host lost two important wickets in the first 15 minutes of play. Overnight batsman Kemo Paul was the first to go, adding just one run before offering a diving catch to Justin Joseph at backward point off Anderson Phillip for 14.
Three runs later, off-spinner Samuel Roopnarine (360) removed Kemol Sevory to leave the total at 232-7.
However, Chanderpaul, who resumed on 79 and searching for his second century at this level, held up the tourists’ advance in partnership with Daimon Waldron.
The pair added 48 invaluable runs during which young Chanderpaul , who batted the entire first day continued to frustrate the visitors, showing the perfect temperament to grind it out on the slow pitch.
He accumulated runs patiently, relying mostly on singles and twos, before reaching the landmark, when he on-drove Jesse Bootan for his
11th boundary that spanned 433 minutes and 339 balls.
Immediately after, Waldron (13) and Steven Sankar (0) were dismissed but Chanderpaul was fortunate on 126, when he was dropped by Brandon Jaggernauth off Joseph.
Apart from this blemish, a dogged Chanderpaul batted with typical aplomb, mixing sound defence with aggression, and by the interval, Guyana were placed at 3109. Chanderpaul was on 132, an innings which lasted for 482 minutes, 374 balls and was decorated with 12 fours and a six and Keon Morris on five when the innings was declared closed. Seetal (2-44), Joseph (2-73) and Phillip (150) were the other successful bowlers for T&T. Trinidad and Tobago were then reduced to 25-2. They were undone by key strikes from fast bowler Keon Morris, who claimed the wicket of Amir Jangoo for eight to a catch by wicketkeeper Kemol Sevory, and off-spinner
Balchand Baldeo, who prised out Brian Christmas for six, trapped leg-before offering no shot.
After the visitors had started to rebuild, Sattaur’s decision to bring on Sharaz Ramcharran proved successful when he dismissed the well-set Jeremy Solozano for 23.
Things got even worst for the Trinidadians after a mix-up between Brandon Jaggernauth and Camillo Carimbocas eventually saw Carimbocas’s run out for 12 and by the tea interval, T&T were 51-4.
Brandon Jaggernauth and Jemeel Maniram staged a mini recovery with a 31-run partnership for the fifth wicket before there was joy for the Guyanese with the wicket of Maniram for 23.
The tourists were always in trouble against the Guyanese attack and the lower order could not stand up to the challenge as the last five wickets fell for just 32 runs.
Play resumes today from
10:00h
Spartans Captain Marzana Fiedtkou continued her fine form with another hattrick for her team in their 7-6 victory in the junior division over the Pitbulls as the annual Noble House Goals Galore Indoor Hockey Championships continued on Wednesday evening at the National Gymnasium.
With the Spartans giving up a five-goal handicap at the start to the Pitbulls, Fiedtkou’s goal-laden performance, along with a double from Aliyah Gordon and an Alysa Xavier penalty corner goal, sealed the match, maintaining their status as one of the favourites for the gold.
Junior division pool leaders, Revelation and Old Fort Shooting Stars, battled to an exciting draw 1515. Beginning with a seven-goal deficit, it was a race against the clock for Revelation as they wasted no time in getting onto the scoreboard in just the second minute through Tekiesha Delian. Revelation would make up the deficit just before the half. After having scored seven unanswered goals in the first half, the game seemed all but sewn up for Revelation, but the Shooting Stars seemed to have been revitalised by their half- time team huddle. The Stars defended relentlessly in the second half to keep Revelation scoreless and surprised their senior counterparts in hanging on for the draw at full time.
The Under-19 Mix managed their second victory of the competition, this time over the Hikers Ladies with an 8-5 victory. With the Under-19 enjoying a fourgoal handicap at the outset, the Hikers two goals from Charlyn Elliot and Nicole Eastman would hardly be enough, while Robert Brumell scored for the sec-
ond time in as many matches for the Under-19s.
In the senior division, the Pepsi Hikers continued to steamroll all opposition as they came from behind to give Blue Steel their first loss of the competition. With the favourites, Hikers beginning at zero and Blue Steel (+7), the Hikers would have evened the score by halftime were it not for a penalty stroke conversion for the Blue Steel by veteran Phillip Fernandes. The Hikers showed their class and superior fitness as they continued their high tempo throughout the second half, emerging with the 12-8 victory and their undefeated record intact.
Kingston Hockey, featuring several players who had taken a hiatus from the game, continued to impress those in attendance with their level of play. Beginning with a +10 handicap to the Gladiators +8, Kingston managed to maintain their margin matching the Gladiators goal for goal as the match progressed. Onassis Fraser was once again the standout for Kingston with a double strike to match that of the Gladiators Mark Fraser.
With Kingston scoring three unanswered goals in the opening half, the Gladiators would have to dig into their reserves to produce a stronger second half to return to within striking distance, but Kingston managed to hold them off with a 14-12 victory.
The final senior division match saw a depleted Old Fort Viking succumb to an exuberant Saints by 12-9. Despite a hat-trick from Viking John Abrams, his side could not match the young legs of the Saints army who marched to their first victory in the competition.
The senior pool at the end of the evening finds the Pepsi Hikers sitting on top with seven points,followed by Kingston hockey and Blue Steel on six points. GCC have four points and Saints follow on three. The junior division finds the surprising duo of Old Fort Shooting Stars and Revelation sharing the top spot with seven points each. The Spartans and under-19 follow on six points each.
The tournament continues until Sunday, when the category finals will take place from 18:00h.
BY SAEED MOHAMED
The Harpy Eagle Martial Arts Academy along with members of the Felix Austin Police College (FAPC), secured third place overall in the best of the best second annual martial arts championships. In second place was Best of the Best Martial Arts Club and in first place Black Hawks Martial Arts Club. The event was held on July 27, 2014, at the National Gymnasium.
The team successfully managed to secure
nine gold, eight silver and six bronze medals at the tournament. The medals were won by sensei Paul Ignatius first in kata and third in sparring; sensei Annand Mahado second in kata and second in self defence; Troy Bobb Jr. first in weapon kata and second in traditional kata.
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England ended a winless run of 10 Tests, which began in August last year, in style on the fifth morning in Southampton, completing a performance so clinical that they did not allow India even a dominant hour in four days and one session. It was almost the perfect Test, because not only did England’s out-of-form batsmen - the under-pressure captain Alastair Cook and Ian Bell - make big runs but they also plugged the one hole in their bowling attack, with offspinner Moeen Ali completing a six-wicket haul to level the series 1-1.
The home side began the day needing six wickets, and India did not offer a semblance of a fight. James Anderson, who faces a possible suspension at his Level 3 hearing on Friday, was immaculate once again, breaking India’s back before leaving the spotlight for Moeen to spin through the tail.
Ajinkya Rahane remained unbeaten on a half-century - his second of the Test - but he ran out of partners ten minutes before lunch. On the fourth morning,
Anderson had mopped up India’s last two wickets with bouncers. Today he got rid of Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni inside the first half hour with his stock outswinger. Both
batsmen wafted loosely on the front foot and edged to Jos Buttler, who finished his debut Test with six catches, a score of 85 off 83 balls, and numerous athletic diving saves. There was debate over Rohit’s decision - Snicko indicated an edge, Hot Spot did not - but no doubt over Dhoni. Anderson’s first spell read 6-2-11-2 and he claimed his second Man-of-the-Match award of the series. Moeen had hurt India on the fourth evening, dismissing Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli in quick succession, and wasted no time in adding to his tally. Ravindra Jadeja, who had a poor Test with the ball, completed a poor one with the bat too by almost yorking himself and inside-edging a full ball on to his stumps. Four balls later Moeen had Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who in previous innings had exhibited better defence than sev-
eral top-order India batsmen, caught at gully with an offbreak that bounced sharply, hit the inside edge and lobbed off the pad.
Mohammed Shami and Pankaj Singh, India’s No. 10 and 11, gave Moeen view of their stumps and lost them in quick time to deliveries that did not turn as much as the batsmen expected. With match figures of 8 for 129, Moeen had shaken off the perception of him being a parttime spinner. (Cricinfo)
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The executives, members and staff of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) have extended congratulations to the Guyana team for capturing the 2014 edition of the West Indies Crcicket Board (WICB) Regional U-15 title.
Guyana had to win their final-round match against Jamaica to win the tournament as they went into it with only a slim lead ahead of Trinidad and Tobago, and they held their nerves in a keenly contested match to bring the title home.
“We were confident from the inception that this team would excel as it comprises extremely talented and disciplined young boys. They have shown the true signs of their willpower, perseverance and determination,” a GCB release said.
“Out of five games this young, talented bunch lost one match and outshone four other teams with resounding victories to finish on 25 points, while runner-up Barbados finished on 19.5.”
Apart from marking its name on the title, Guyana
was awarded the most disciplined team, and Kevin Sinclair received the best bowler prize for claiming 11 wickets. Coach Julian Moore and Manager Andy Ramnarine also received special prizes for being on the winning team.
“We are now looking forward to our U-19 boys to get past Trinidad and Tobago and take the three-day title,” said the GCB.
Before the start of the final round, Guyana stood at the top of the points table, followed by Leeward Islands.
Olympic 800m champion and world record holder David Rudisha was dethroned by his young rival Nijel Amos as the 20-year-old took the Commonwealth title in style. Amos, who won silver in London in the greatest 800m race in history, kicked hard down the home straight to overtake Rudisha and cross the line with his arms outstretched in celebration.
Rudisha as always went to the front at 150m and tried to control the race from there, just as he had in setting that phenomenal record in 2012.
But, after a 2013 wrecked by a knee injury and a summer where he has been chasing fitness as well as his rivals, he could not take it out fast enough. He was power-
less as Botswana’s Amos accelerated past him with 50m to go to take gold in one minute 45.18 seconds.
Rudisha’s 1:45.48 won him silver with Amos’s South African training partner Andre Olivier taking bronze, Scotland’s Guy Learmonth running a brilliant personal best of 1:46.69 for sixth and England’s Michael Rimmer, after an injury-ravaged season, two hundredths of a second further back in seventh. The 25-year-old Rudisha had gone through 400m in 52.7 seconds, more than three seconds down on his split from the Olympic final.
And it was that comparative lack of gas that allowed Amos, his country’s flagbearer at the opening ceremony, to come through the
Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare completed a Glasgow 2014 sprint double by winning the women’s 200m ahead of English duo Jodie Williams and Bianca Williams.
The 25-year-old, who won Monday’s 100m, claimed victory in 22.25 seconds.
The two English sprint-
ers ran personal best times, as did their compatriot Anyika Onuora, who took fourth.
England’s Jazmin Sawyers won silver in the women’s long jump but Shara Proctor had to pull out after picking up an injury attempting her first jump.
traffic down the finishing straight to repeat his victory at the Monaco Diamond League. Amos told BBC Sport: “I am so happy but David Rudisha will always be the hero of 800m.”
It had been billed as one of the races of the Commonwealths, one of the few in which the best in the world has been challenged by a talent only fractionally behind.
Rudisha was given a reception befitting a great champion by a capacity Hampden crowd, and in defeat he showed characteristic grace despite the disappointment. “The race was good, but in the last 100m I found it a little bit difficult. He is a tough competitor. We ran a tactical race, but he was good tonight.”
Zeco Industrial Engineering, Welding and Fabrication of East Coast Demerara continue to partner with youths in keeping them actively engaged in sport.
At a simple ceremony held at the company’s main office at Vryheid’s Lust, the Better Hope Sports Club (BHSC) was the beneficiary of a set of uniforms.
Managing Director of Zeco Engineering, Zakir Hack, in brief remarks, encouraged the youths to be
ambassadors of their community and allow discipline to prevail in every situation. He also encouraged the youths to seize every opportunity in whichever discipline they choose which will take them to greater heights.
He also assured the management of the BHSC that Zeco Engineering will be most willing to continue its support once the youths of the community are engaged in sport through proactive means.
In expressing his gratitude on behalf of the BHSC, Mustafaa Azimullah, thanked the management of Zeco Engineering for the thoughtfulness in its contribution, one which will allow its members the opportunity to compete distinctly and with pride.
He also expressed gratitude for their continuous support to the club and assured them that the uniforms will be used in its most appropriate manner for competing in sport.
Manchester United’s world record
£750m kit deal with Adidas will be cut by 30% if they fail to qualify for the Champions League in consecutive seasons from 2015-16. The German sportswear giant could also cancel the contract if the club get relegated from the Premier League. United failed to qualify for any of the European competitions this season after finishing seventh in 2013-14. They will want a big improvement under new manager Louis van Gaal, 62. Van Gaal was appointed Red Devils boss as successor to David Moyes earlier this summer.
Details of the deal with Adidas, which was announced earlier this month, emerged after United offered more of their shares on the New York Stock Exchange. United announced on Wednesday that they would sell eight
Louis van Gaal
million shares, around 5% of the business, after selling 10% in 2012. About $150m (£88.7m) will be raised with money going to the Glazer family, the club’s US owners. United have also been warned that interest rates on part of their £351.7m debt may rise. A prospectus reveals
that the deal with Adidas features a number of conditions. Failure to qualify for the Champions League in consecutive seasons from 2015-16, when the contract begins, would see payments cut by nearly one third.
However, United could benefit from an extra £4m per year if they win the Premier League, Champions League or FA Cup. Should the club be relegated from the Premier League, the manufacturer can give 12 months’ notice to terminate the contract and reduce payments in half for every season spent outside the top flight.
The shares offering comes two months after the death of owner Malcolm Glazer. His six children control the club and will retain more than an 80% stake. In 2005, the Glazer family paid £790m for United, borrowing £500m and paying the remainder in cash. (BBC Sport)
England pace bowler James Anderson faces a hearing on Friday over his alleged clash with India’s Ravindra Jadeja during the first Test. Jadeja will also appeal against his fine for his part in the incident at the same hearing.
The International Cricket Council handed Anderson, 32, a level three misconduct charge over claims he abused and pushed Jadeja at Trent Bridge.
Anderson faces a maximum four-Test ban if he is found guilty.
The Lancashire player, who took seven wickets in England’s 266-run victory in the third Test at Southampton, denies India’s claims over the altercation that is said to have taken place as the teams left the field for lunch on day two at Nottingham.
Jadeja, 25, was fined 50% of his match fee when his case was heard before the
start of the third Test, with match referee David Boon downgrading the offence to a level one infringement.
Anderson and Jadeja’s hearings will be overseen via video conference by judicial commissioner Gordon Lewis, who is based in Australia.
The fourth Test, to be held at Anderson’s home ground of Old Trafford, begins on Thursday, 7 August.
(Cricinfo.com)
World number two Li Na of China will miss the US Open with a knee injury. The 32-year-old, who won the Australian Open earlier this year for her second Grand Slam title, has targeted a return to action in late September.
“Since March, I have
been struggling with my knee and it is just not where I need it to be in order to play at the highest level,” Li said on Facebook.
The US Open starts on 25 August in New York and Li will miss the WTA events in Montreal and Cincinnati as well. “My medical team has advised
me that I need to take some time off to rest my knee so it heals,” added Li, whose first Grand Slam title came at the 2011 French Open.
Li was eliminated from this year’s French Open in the first round before bowing out of Wimbledon in round three.
New Amsterdam United (NAU) and Hope Football Club (HFC) shared the honours when the second annual Hope Football U-20 Tournament kicked off Wednesday at the Burnham Park in New Amsterdam. The two teams played to an exciting 1-1 draw to set the stage for a keenly contested tournament.
NAU, the more seasoned team, seemed to have the advantage moments after the game started and goal-keeper Leon Loo was brought into action early in the game.
However, it was not until the 39th minute that the goal came. Joshua Butts received the ball and took it close to the corner flag before sending it into the sixyard box, where his brother Jamal used his head to send it across the goal where Shamar Dea sent it back to the goal and D. Williams steered it passed the outstretched hands of Loo.
In the 46th minute,
Jamal Butts was pulled down in the penalty area. He took the penalty awarded, but Loo made a brilliant save and although he did not hold on to the ball, Butts could not get it between the uprights. Butts was substituted in the 58th minute after another penalty was sent straight to the hands of Loo.
In the 79th minute, Shamar Kendal found the equaliser. However, one minute later HFC was again on the attack when Steffon Hinds got into the six-yard box. His shot was powerfully sent past goal-keeper Gerald Ford but hit the cross bar to bring an end to the 80-minute game.
Meanwhile, Number 5 Football Club gained a walkover from Paradise who failed to show for their game at the Number 5 Ground.
The competition continues next Wednesday when Cougars will take on HFC at the Burnham Park.
The competition is being played on a round-robin basis with two teams from
Alastair Cook says the 266-run win over India in the third Test has prevented the pressure on him to resign as England captain from coming to a head.
Both Cook and England had suffered a year-long run of poor form, but his innings of 95 and 70 not out helped them end a 10-match winless run. “It was getting to a crux situation,” said Cook, who had averaged 22.10 with the bat over the previous 10 Tests. If it had carried on like that who knows what would have happened?”
He added: “One game does not change everything and we know how important my runs are from the top of the order. I don’t know if my
captaincy got dragged into it but when you are losing there will be focus on it.”
England, who have named an unchanged squad for the fourth Test at Old Trafford next Thursday, had not won since the fourth Test against Australia in August 2013, during which time they had lost seven of the 10 Tests they played.
But after setting India 445 to win, Cook’s side bowled the tourists bowled out for 178 before lunch on the final day to leave the five-match series level at 1-1 ahead of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, which begins next Thursday. Moeen Ali claimed Test-best figures of 6-67 and James Anderson 2-24 to add to five wickets in the first innings.
The cream of the country’s race walkers and a number of newcomers along with overseas participants will be kept busy for the next few weeks, following races planned by the Cavaliers Sports and Tour Club to mark the 11th Race Walk Month of activities being held under the theme, “Preparing Race Walkers to participate in 2016 Olympics in Brazil”.
06:30h at the Four Corners, Wismar and proceed to the Five Corners, Mackenzie for the finish.
will begin at 06:30h at Philadelphia Street and proceed around the town to end at Pitt Street.
each zone advancing to the knock-out stage of the competition.
Zone ‘A’ is HFC, Cougars and NAU while zone ‘B’ consists of Rosignol United, Number 5and Paradise.
The MVP of the tournament will receive $20,000, while the person scoring the most goals will receive $15,000 and the best goalkeeper $12,000.
The winning team will walk away with the Hope Memorial Trophy and bragging rights.
The races will commence on August 3 with the Forbes Burnham Memorial Race Walk starting 06:30h at the Burnham Bust, Public and Vlissengen Roads, Kitty which will proceed along Vlissengen Road and end at the Place of the Seven Ponds at the Botanical Gardens, Regent Street.
The race walkers will then move to Linden on August 9 for two races. The first race will commence at
The following day, August 10, the race will start at the Linden Bridge (Wismar end) at 06:30h and proceed along the Winifred Gaskin Highway and end at Hinds Service Station, Wisroc. Both races are being staged in association with the Half Mile/Wismar Community Group.
The races will continue on August 16 with a Junior’s 10K race walk around Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara starting at 6:30h at the Calvin Gilkes residence, Back Road, proceeding around the community and end at the place of origin.
Several other races are planned for the month.
On August 17, the New Amsterdam race walk will be staged. The first race
Later in the day, at 14:00h, the second race will be run off at Gangaram, Canje and ending at Pitt Street. Both races are being coordinated by sports organizer Ali Hazel.
The activities continue on August 24 with a 10K race walk around Durban Park Homestretch Avenue at 06:30h, starting and ending at the 1763 Monument (Cuffy) on Vlissengen Road.
The grand finale will be a 10K race walk around the National Park, Thomas Land on August 31, starting at 06:30h.
During the month, the CSTC will also host a race walk workshop and exhibition, and also an awards ceremony and a one week junior’s race walk camp.
Chris Gayle finished on 59 not out to become the leading run scorer in the history of the CPL
The Antigua
Hawksbills winless streak in the Limacol Caribbean Premier League extended to six matches as they lost to the Jamaica Tallawahs. Once again the Hawksbills top order failed to set a defendable total as wickets from Jerome Taylor and Nikita Miller restricted them to just 89 runs in a rain affected match that was reduced to 17 overs.
The run chase was a simple affair as Chris Gayle finished on 59 not out to become the leading run scorer in the history of the CPL.
Throughout this year’s tournament the Hawksbills have been hampered by the loss of early wickets. Their highest opening stand this season is just 40 and they did not come close to beating
that mark as Devon Thomas was bowled for three runs. It could have been an even shorter partnership had David Bernard not dropped a simple chance in the deep; Ben Dunk was the man he failed to dismiss. Dunk has had three different men with him at the top of the order none have managed to make the spot his own.
Marlon Samuels departed in the last over of the Powerplay caught trying to hit Jerome Taylor over mid on only to chip the ball into the ever reliable hands of Andre Russell. With Samuels gone the Hawksbills promoted Rahkeem Cornwall up the order to add some impetus. Cornwall is capable of hitting a long ball but as a man with a Twenty20 batting av-
erage of less than 10 it was always a big ask for him to rescue the innings. When he fell LBW for just a single it was clear that the experiment had failed. That left Dunk with everything to do to try and get this innings started. He has arrived with a stellar reputation but has failed to get going in this year’s CPL. He is yet to pass 50 for the Hawksbills and his runs are coming at only just above a run a ball. When he mistimed a drive that was brilliantly caught by Taylor in his follow through there was a familiar feel to this Antiguan effort.
Things went even further downhill when the hugely experienced David Hussey was run out as the innings became a procession.
Tanvir lit up the Beausejour Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia with an unbeaten 50 from 19 balls
Barbados Tridents overcame some big hitting by Pakistan all rounder Sohail Tanvir to beat hosts St Lucia Zouks by 3 wickets in their Limacol Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match on Thursday.
Tanvir lit up the Beausejour Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia with an unbeaten 50 from 19 balls but it was just not enough as the Barbados Tridents responding to St Lucia Zouks 167/7 (20/20 overs) reached 168/7 (19.4/20 overs)
Summarised scores: St Lucia Zouks 167/7 (20/20 ov), Barbados Tridents 168/7 (19.4/20 ov)
Barbados Tridents won by 3 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)
St Lucia Zouks innings (20 overs maximum)
J Charles c Rampaul b Shoaib Malik 50
H Davids b Mayers 0 ADS Fletcher† lbw b Mayers 2 K Lesporis c †Dowrich b Rampaul 4
LAS Sebastien c Holder b Pollard 33
DJG Sammy* run out (Rampaul) 6 Sohail Tanvir not out 50
RE van der Merwe lbw b Pollard 0 TA Willett not out 15
Extras (lb 1, w 6) 7 Total (7 wickets; 20 overs) 167 (8.35 runs per over)
Did not batROO Jordan, TL Best Fall of wickets 1-2 (Davids, 0.2 ov), 2-4 (Fletcher, 0.5 ov), 3-14 (Lesporis, 1.6 ov), 4-88 (Charles, 13.1 ov), 5-100 (Sammy, 14.5 ov), 6-103 (Sebastien, 15.4 ov), 7-132 (van der Merwe, 17.3 ov) Bowling: KR Mayers 4-039-2, R Rampaul 4-0-331, JO Holder -3-0-25-0, RR Emrit 2-0-14-0, Shoaib Malik 3-0-16-1, BMAJ Mendis 1-0-9-0, KA Pollard 3-0-30
Barbados Tridents innings (target: 168 runs from 20 overs)
DR Smith lbw b Best 4 SO Dowrich† c Davids b Sohail Tanvir 9 JO Holder lbw b Jordan 48 Shoaib Malik c Charles b van der Merwe 22 ND McKenzie c †Fletcher b Jordan 0 BMAJ Mendis c †Fletcher b Best 13 KA Pollard* not out 37 KR Mayers b Jordan 13 AJ Hosein not out 0 Extras (b 7, w 15) 22 Total (7 wickets; 19.4 overs) 168 (8.54 runs per over) Did not batRR Emrit, R Rampaul Fall of wickets 1-10 (Smith, 0.3 ov), 2-66 (Dowrich, 5.6 ov), 3-85 (Holder, 8.4 ov), 4-85 (McKenzie, 8.5 ov), 5-104 (Shoaib Malik, 12.4 ov), 6-115 (Mendis, 14.5 ov), 7-153 (Mayers, 18.4 ov) Bowling: TL Best 4-0-42-2, Sohail Tanvir 3.4-0-30-1, DJG Sammy 2-0-19-0, ROO Jordan 4-0-39-3, LAS Sebastien 4-0-220, RE van der Merwe 2-0-9-1
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