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Ramsammy’s Ruminations Granger, indecent, dishonest, no integrity, is the head of the rigging cabal

Dr Leslie Ramsammy T here is an indecent, dishonest man, totally lacking integrity. Make no mistake, David Granger is the head of the rigging cabal. He tried giving the mistaken impression he knew nothing about the rejection of the Carter Center's request for one of its observers to travel to Guyana in time to observe the recount, which started on May 5. As it turns out, Granger himself instructed the Carter Center must be denied approval to travel to Guyana. Karen Cummings, still squatting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as the illegal Minister of Foreign Affairs, confirmed that David Granger is the one who gave the instruction. Her confession is in a letter she sent to the US Ambassador informing her the Carter Center cannot come at this time because Granger said so.

Guyana found out Granger was the one all along responsible for the banning of the Carter Center through a leaked letter. The sycophants have already bombarded social media with lies and allegations that the letter was leaked to the media by someone in the US Embassy. They totally ignored the possibility that the letter could have been leaked from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs itself. Indeed, Karen Cummings might very well want to ensure it is known she is just a messenger. Recall her infamous threats to the international observers, including the former Prime Minister of Barbados, the Honourable Owen Arthur. Before she left that ill-fated meeting, she threw Granger and her superiors under the bus when she told the observers she did not want to issue any threats, but she was told to do so. There is, therefore, every reason to be suspicious the letter was leaked to show that it was not her who was responsible for banning the Carter Center, but it was Granger himself.

It was the second time in a week that Granger was thrown under the bus. Last week, Khemraj Ramjattan, another squatter, who illegally is holding on as the Minister of Public Security, confessed the decision to prohibit the Carter Center from travelling to Guyana was made "above his pay grade". In pulling himself out of the Carter Center banning debacle, Ramjattan refused to take the fall for Granger.

In damage-control mode, Joe Harmon, two days after Ramjattan's brutal confession, tried shielding Granger, announcing the Carter Center could reapply for permission to come to Guyana, "following proper protocol". He spun the blame to the Carter Center for the debacle, implying the Carter Center applied at the last minute for approval from the wrong person. But the application was made several days before a scheduled flight from Miami, not "last minute". The application was made in accordance with protocol through the diplomatic channels, confirmed through an official letter from Foreign Affairs.

Guyanese found out about the Carter Center's difficulties through a Twitter message from the Carter Center indicating they are patiently waiting for approval to travel to Guyana and hoped to get on the flight on May 4 from Miami. That Twitter message became public on March 30. Even then, it was not "last minute". The Guyana Government could have responded by doing whatever was needed to resolve the issue. Instead, there was total, deafening silence. It was not until Ramjattan confessed on May 7 that the silence was broken. Various spin, shifting narratives have been put on the Carter Center's banning. Ramjattan, defensively hid behind the "above my pay grade" excuse. Harmon tried putting distance between Granger and the obscene denial of the Carter Center's right to observe the recount. Now Cummings has admitted it was Granger.

Granger was and is still silent on the matter, even though for more than a week before the recount started on May 5, various people, including the ABCE countries, the UN and the OAS directly requested him to intervene. He showed a total disregard for the Guyanese people and for countries that have been Guyana's friends and major donors helping Guyana remove itself from bankruptcy and restoring democracy in 1992. Granger dishonestly, by his toxic silence, allowed Nagamootoo and Harmon to take the blame and cast blame on the US Ambassador for a "last-minute" request. He displayed dishonesty and indecency, a total lack of integrity, in personally rejecting the Carter Center, as Cummings confessed, and stayed in hiding, leaving his underlings to take the fall.

At the same time, he promised he will accept the results of the recount, that he was fully supportive of the recount, that he wanted a fully transparent recount. Yet he has essentially banned international observers because none of the observers who were forced to leave Guyana could come back to observe the recount, not because they do not want to come, but because they require permission from the Government. As the recount slowly drags on, his underlings are creating maximum obstruction and casting unsubstantiated aspersions on the electoral process. David Granger is optimally displaying his indecency, dishonesty and lack of integrity. He is the head of the rigging cabal.

13 WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020 | GUYANATIMESGY.COM NEWS Landslides, flooding predicted across Guyana – CDC

…conducts rapid assessments of flood-impacted communities

The Civil Defence Commission on Tuesday conducted rapid assessments in some high-risk communities throughout Georgetown, which would have been impacted by heavy rainfalls the previous day.

In a statement, the Commission said it is working closely with the Georgetown municipality to bring relief to the residents in the most affected communities. However, they have predicted possible landslides and flooding across the country.

“Based on the projected forecast, all regions across the country are expected to experience severe rainfalls which may result in flooding and possible landslides in hilly areas. To ensure the citizens are safe, the CDC is networking with the regional officials to monitor the impact of the weather conditions over the next few days,” the CDC noted.

For precautionary measures, the Commission has urged the public to take precautions to protect their homes and families. These include placing sandbags where needed, unplugging all electrical items which may come into contact with floodwaters, elevating all household furniture and appliances, relocating livestock and using purification tablets.

The Commission also reminded persons to adhere to the COVID-19 precautions. If the need to render assistance arises, stakeholders were asked to wear a mask correctly and sanitise after rendering aid.

Precautions

Meanwhile, the Public Health Ministry also sent out warnings to the public, as the possibility of flooding rises. Health authorities have asked persons to pay special attention to health, special precautions, personal hygiene, vector control, food and water safety.

Persons living in floodprone areas should stay out of contact with the water as much as possible, to reduce the risk of contracting an infection. Direct exposure can expose individuals to several germs.

“If you are living in floodprone areas and there is any flooding, stay out of the water as much as possible, as it can greatly reduce your chances of contracting diseases such as skin infections, leptospirosis, diarrhoea and other water-borne diseases…Keep children out of the water as they are most at risk of contracting diseases. Avoid swimming in flooded canals and trenches. During the rainy season and floods, these become contaminated and can make you sick.”

It is said that during the rainy season, respiratory infections including COVID-19 can occur and may become worse. Daily intake of fruits and vegetables high in Vitamin C can help to maintain a healthy immune system and enhance the ability to fight infection. If the event arises where a person must go out into the dirty waters, there are steps which should be followed to protect themselves.

The Ministry said, “If you must venture into any area with floodwaters, use protective gear such as long boots, gloves and eye protection. Prepare a foot bath of half cup of bleach to one bucket of water and wash your feet before entering the house. Apply Vaseline or oil to your skin as it forms a barrier and provides some protection from the dirty water.”

Meanwhile, stagnant water is a popular breeding ground for mosquitoes. Persons can protect themselves by sleeping

Vehicles travelling through the floodwaters on Monday

Flooding around Georgetown on Tuesday (CDC photos)

under mosquito nets, use mosquito repellents and coils.

“Ensure that all water stored around your homes in containers is covered to reduce the breeding of mosquitoes. Remember, the mosquito that spreads Zika, dengue and chikungunya virus breeds in fresh still water (especially rainwater) around your home,” it was advised.

Meanwhile, clean water should be used for cooking, drinking and other hygiene practices. Water can be treated by boiling or using bleach. Fruits and vegetables must always be washed before cooking or consuming.

“Keep food supplies away from contact with any flood water. Flood water can contaminate food supplies including dry groceries, vegetables, fruits, cooked foods and beverages. Discard all foods that have been in contact with floodwaters safely by placing in a plastic bag and deposit in covered bins.”

To protect against electrical shocks, the main electrical switch should be turned off and all appliances are to be turned off if a house is under water. If there are any suspicions that the electrical wiring might have been damaged, the main should be turned off and checked by a professional.

If anyone experiences any fever, coughing, vomiting, diarrhoea, skin rash, cuts, bruises or other conditions, they are asked to seek medical attention immediately or call the national or regional hotlines.

Rubis Guyana Inc has an all-hands-on-deck approach when it comes to the country’s national COVID-19 response.

The energy company is supporting COVID-19 efforts in several ways including by making a donation to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) to assist frontline workers with transportation to and from work.

In addition, Rubis also provided support to families who are experiencing challenges as a result of the national emergency measures which were instituted due to the pandemic.

To date, Rubis Guyana’s total contribution towards the fight of COVID-19 exceeds US$10,000.

Retail Account Executive of Rubis Guyana Inc, Joylyn Johnson explained, “The fight against COVID-19 must be a collective effort, it requires an all-hands-on-deck approach and Team Rubis wanted to be part of Guyana’s proactive measures.”

She explained that the rationale for the GPHC donation was borne out of disturbing media reports that the frontline medical workers, who are battling to restore the health of COVID-19 patients, were having serious challenges travelling to work and home. “We wished to enable them an easy passage on their journey.”

Johnson further stated that “We felt compelled to make a contribution to GPHC towards providing dedicated and safe transportation for these special health care professionals. The money donated will provide dedicated vehicles and drivers to transport medical personnel.”

CEO of GPHC, Brigadier George A Lewis (rtd) sincerely thanked Rubis Guyana Inc on behalf of the Board, Management and Staff of the organisation for honouring their corporate social responsibility by supporting health care workers during these unprecedented times.

He said that in light of the national regulations that have been put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19, the GPHC is exceptionally grateful for the donation which will support the provision of transportation for staff who work beyond the hours of the national curfew.

In addition, Rubis made donations to the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) in their drive to ensure the most vulnerable citizens were also being taken care of through the provision of food hampers.

Cognisant that the CDC is facing a mammoth task, as an exercise of this nature requires many resources, Rubis agreed to come on board.

Internally, Rubis Guyana has invested in safety training for retailers and their staff on heightened cleaning standards to adopt at this time as well as provide all Rubis service stations with sinks and hand santisers.

They recently purchased face masks for all gas attendants to wear to mitigate the spread of the virus and installed COVID-19 signage at the fuel pumps to remind customers on safe practices to use. Rubis Guyana plays its part in fight against COVID-19

The Rubis Guyana Inc representative hands over the cheque to Col Kester Craig of the CDC

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22 WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020 Around the World

Indian PM Narendra Modi has announced an economic package of more than $260 billion to help the country cope with its prolonged coronavirus lockdown.

In a TV address, he said the funds, around 10 per cent of India's GDP, would support farmers and small businesses.

He said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman would announce further details in the next few days.

On Tuesday, some passenger rail services resumed, an important symbol of the slow return to normality.

India has confirmed about 70,000 cases of coronavirus and about 2300 deaths, although some analysts suggest low testing rates may mean many cases are missed.

The very strict lockdown, which started on March 25, has already caused huge economic distress, with tens of millions of poorer Indians and migrant workers worst affected. (Excerpt from BBC News) India coronavirus: PM Narendra Modi outlines economic rescue package

Gunmen disguised as Police attacked a hospital in the Afghan capital Kabul on Tuesday, killing 16 people including two newborn babies from a maternity clinic run by the international humanitarian organisation Doctors Without Borders.

In a separate attack the same day, a suicide bomber struck the funeral of a Police Commander, attended by Government officials and a member of Parliament, in the eastern province of Nangahar, killing at least 24 people and injuring 68. Authorities said that toll could rise.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for either attack. The Taliban, Afghanistan’s main Islamist insurgency group which says it has halted attacks on cities under a US troop withdrawal deal, denied involvement in both.

The Islamic State militant group operates in Nangahar and has carried out a number of high-profile attacks in Kabul in recent months. On Monday security forces arrested its regional leader in the capital.

The violence, as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic, risks derailing movement towards US-brokered peace talks between the Taliban and an Afghan Government long sceptical of the insurgents’ renunciation of attacks.

President Ashraf Ghani condemned the attacks and said he had ordered the military to switch to offensive mode rather than the defensive stance it had adopted as the United States withdraws troops and tries to broker the talks.

Meanwhile, National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib said on Twitter: “there seems little point in continuing to engage Taliban in peace talks”.

In a statement, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he condemned “the two horrific terrorist attacks” in the strongest terms and noted the Taliban had denied responsibility. (Excerpt from Reuters)

Newborns among 16 dead in Kabul hospital attack; 24 killed in funeral bombing Afghan, security forces stand guard outside Dasht-e-Barchi Hospital which came under attack in Kabul, Afghanistan May 12, 2020

Facing a criminal investigation that could oust him from office, Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro is courting political power brokers he once decried as corrupt in a bid to survive a crisis worsened by his handling of the coronavirus epidemic.

The dramatic resignation last month of Bolsonaro’s star Justice Minister, who accused the far-right leader of seeking to meddle in Police enquiries, prompted an investigation authorised by the Supreme Court, which may test the President’s threadbare coalition.

Bolsonaro’s persistent attempts to play down the coronavirus epidemic in Brazil – which now has the worst outbreak of any developing nation – have hurt his popularity with voters and turned former political allies against him.

This week, Brazil’s top Prosecutor is questioning Ministers about Bolsonaro’s shake-up of The Federal Police. With two of Bolsonaro’s sons facing criminal and congressional probes, critics accuse him of seeking to protect his family by putting allies in charge of Federal Police in Brasilia and his hometown of Rio de Janeiro. Bolsonaro has called the accusations untrue and said his family is being persecuted.

If the Supreme Court and two thirds of the Lower House of Congress see merit to the possible charges of obstruction of justice and abuse of power, Bolsonaro would be suspended from office and stand trial before the top court.

With that probe looming and calls for impeachment growing louder among opponents, Bolsonaro has begun handing out government positions to a cluster of centre-right parties dubbed the “Centrao,” or “Big Centre,” hoping to erect a firewall against any push to remove him, two Centrao lawmakers and around a dozen aides told Reuters this week. (Excerpt from Reuters)

As coronavirus crisis saps his popularity, Brazil's Bolsonaro courts former foes Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro wearing a protective mask speaks with Journalists amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at the Planalto Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil, May 12, 2020

OILNEWS

Crude oil prices up after Saudis pledge deeper output cuts beyond June

Oil prices rose on Tuesday after an unexpected commitment from Saudi Arabia to deepen production cuts in June and on indications that the producer group known as OPEC+ wants to maintain existing curbs for longer than expected.

Brent crude advanced 44 cents, or 1.5 per cent, to US$30.07 by 11:17 am EDT (1517 GMT), while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was up US$1.40, or 5.8 per cent, at US$25.54.

Saudi Arabia said on Monday it would add to existing cuts by reducing output another 1 million barrels per day (bpd) next month, slashing total production to 7.5 million bpd, or down nearly 40 per cent from April.

Four sources told Reuters on Tuesday that OPEC and its allies want to maintain existing oil cuts beyond June, when the OPEC+ group is next due to meet to shore up prices and demand.

OPEC+ agreed in April to cut output by 9.7 million bpd for May and June, a record reduction. While producers will slowly relax curbs after June, supply reductions will remain to April 2022. "The Ministers want to keep the same oil production cuts now, which are about 10 million bpd, after June," one OPEC+ source told Reuters. "They don't want to reduce the size of the cuts."

The United Arab Emirates and Kuwait also committed to slash an extra 180,000 bpd in total, adding to reductions the producers agreed to under a deal between OPEC, Russia and other nations, a group known as OPEC+.

Kazakhstan has ordered producers in large and midsized oil fields to cut output by about 22 per cent in May to June, in line with the OPEC+ deal. "Prices have recently been boosted not only by hopes that demand will soon return, but also by massive voluntary and involuntary production cuts," Commerzbank said in a note. "The coordinated action by the Gulf states, with a total production capacity of around 20 million barrels per day, is likely to increase confidence among market participants."

US crude producing states have also logged a decline in output cuts, as collapsing prices prompted independent and integrated producers to cut operations. US crude futures have lost roughly 60 per cent so far this year.

US crude inventory reports from the American Petroleum Institute industry group are due on Tuesday and the US Energy Information Administration on Wednesday.

Output cuts should ease pressure on crude storage capacity, along with the easing of lockdowns in some countries that has helped lift fuel demand. But new coronavirus outbreaks in China and South Korea have revived concerns.

Data showing China's April factory prices fell at the sharpest rate in four years added to investor jitters.

President Donald Trump praised Saudi Arabia's decision to curb its oil output. (Excerpt from The Economic Times)

Caribbean Community (Caricom) Foreign Ministers have “rejected the arbitrary and unilateral imposition of blacklisting by the European Union” on several Caricom countries.

Last week, the EU said under the Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD), it has revised its list, taking into account developments at international level since 2018 and that the “new list is now better aligned with the lists published by the FATF (Financial Action Task Force)".

The countries which have been listed are The Bahamas, Barbados, Jamaica, along with Botswana, Cambodia, Ghana, Mauritius, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Panama and Zimbabwe.

But Guyana is among six other Third-World countries that have been de-listed.

In a statement issued Monday following last week's 23rd (virtual) meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR), the Foreign Ministers said they “rejected the arbitrary and unilateral imposition of blacklisting by the EU on several Member States of the Community.

“They expressed concern over the constant shifting of goal posts, the continued lack of prior consultation or notification and the unwillingness to take into account the efforts at compliance made by Caricom Member States,” the statement noted.

It said that the “measure was viewed as detrimental to the economies of the affected states which are already in recession.

“The Community called on the EU to take into consideration the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economic well-being of the small states of Caricom in their policy-making,” the statement added.

The statement said that the Foreign Ministers also reviewed the Region's relations with both its traditional and more recent partners and discussed ways and means by which these relations could further be strengthened. (Excerpt from CMC)

Caricom Foreign Ministers condemn EU over blacklisting of regional States The statement was issued Monday following the 23rd meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations, chaired by Haiti’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr Claude Joseph

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While the Hero C a r i b b e a n Premier League presses on, the Guyana Amazon Warriors were the latest franchise to have announced the West Indian players they will be retaining for the 2020 edition.

Warriors have chosen to retain six local players, three regional West Indian players and have signed a Guyanese player as one of their

wish. They could also transfer players to other teams and sign emerging players.

Guyana Amazon Warriors Team Operations Manager, Omar Khan, commented on the retentions and signing: “The Guyana Amazon Warriors Franchise has and will always be committed to the continued development of our local and regional players. From the inception of the CPL we included young Guyanese players in our squad as part of the franchise’s mandate to provide opportunities to young aspiring Guyanese cricketers to assist in their overall de

Pooran and Brandon King, both of whom have been hailed by the cricket pundits as potential future stars of West Indies cricket and who were members of our t e a m last year. The Guyana Amazon Warriors wish all of the retained players great success in the CPL 2020."

Guyana Amazon Warriors Coach Johan Botha

Emerging West Indies players ahead of the CPL draft.

It comes as no surprise that Shimron Hetmyer leads the local players’ list along with Keemo Paul, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Chandrapaul Hemraj and Anthony Bramble.

The three West Indian players retained are 2019’s Marquee signing Nicholas Pooran (T&T), Brandon King (Jam) and Odean Smith (Jam) while Kevin Sinclair has been named as the Emerging Player.

Meanwhile, international retentions and signings will be announced at a later date. As the new rule stipulates, this year teams can retain as many players from their 2019 squads as they velopment as professional cricketers. Shimron Hetmyer, Keemo Paul and Sherfane Rutherford have all benefitted from these opportunities prior to them becoming full-fledged members of our team.”

He went on to state, “We are extremely delighted that we were able to retain the majority of our local and regional players, including Nicholas

The CPL is scheduled to take place between 19 August and 26 September but the tournament organisers are currently watching the current situation with COVID-19 closely and are liaising with medical advisors and governments. A decision on whether the tournament can proceed as planned, or at a different time, will be made as soon as possible.

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Former president of Cricket West Indies (CWI) Dave Cameron has advised the world’s smaller cricket boards to use the circumstances of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to call for more equity in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) revenue sharing.

Sporting entities across the globe continue to battle the economic fallout from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the spread of the virus bringing a halt to almost all international sport. In cricket, specifically, the massive disparity between the previous earnings of the ‘big three,’ England, India and Australia and the rest of the smaller nations leaves them even more vulnerable to financial devastation.

The issue of economic disparity was one that was broached by the Cameron-led CWI administration two years ago in a paper to the ICC termed the ‘Economics of Cricket’. The revenue sharing model had been adjusted in 2017, but Cameron believed it still fell well short of a truly equitable system, which the result set to be exacerbated by the ongoing global health crisis. "With the current COVID-19 pandemic wreaking financial havoc, the less wealthy cricket boards like West Indies, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Zimbabwe will suffer more if they don't stand up,” Cameron said in an interview with the Trinidad and Tobago Guardian. "The gap between wealthier and less wealthy cricket nations is widening and will contribute to less wealthy nations being less competitive and there devaluing the international cricket product. The gap immediately expedites the flight of talent away from bilateral international cricket as the less wealthy cricket nations are disadvantaged in funding their professional domestic and national retainer contracts. "Given the current situation with the COVID-19, the gap will widen further as the less wealthy cricket nations won't be able to sustain investment in cricket and player development, infrastructure and administration," said Cameron. (Sportsmax)

Former CWI President Dave Cameron

Members of the Essequibo T20 Bash Cricket Committee donated a large quantity of food hampers in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) on Sunday as part of its coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outreach.

Secretary of the organisation, Travis Simon revealed that the response was great, and expressed his sincere gratitude to the donors for coming on board.

The Committee, which has 24 cricket teams across the Region, distributed the hampers from Charity to Supenaam.

“I must extend my gratitude to all the donors both in Essequibo and overseas; we target around 100 people, mostly mothers and widows, and they were also happy to be the recipient at this time,” Simon related. He further informed that several young cricketers were also beneficiaries because of financial difficulties.

Since COVID-19 began spreading rapidly across the world few months ago, several individuals and sporting organisations in Essequibo and across Guyana have responded, reaching out to people who have lost their jobs or have been unable to get employment.

Simon mentioned that his committee members took time off on the aforementioned day, since it was Mother's Day to assist with the distribution.

Cricket has also been at a standstill in an effort to help curb the spread of the disease, but Simon reckoned that the Committee's affiliated teams were adhering to the COVID-19 restricts, but were anxious to get back on the field.

The donors are: Rovendra Mandolall; Mohamed Nayeem; Vejai Deonarine; Shekkhan Khan and Jaguars Over-40 Devon Ramnauth; Lokesh Lall; Ravi Etwaroo (Cricket Zone USA); Suresh Jagmohan Construction; Alli Khan Construction; Romain Khan; Spartan Challengers SC; Himanat Nankoo Variety Store; Romest Electrical Service; Ravendra Madholall (Sports Journalist); Devonshire Castle SC; Pavendra Persaud; Imam Bacchus and Bacchus Bulls; Eickey and Rose Persaud; Fanaz Mohamed; Kissoon Singh Pharmaceuticals; R Ganesh (RG Mining); Target Hardware; Mavindra Dindyal; Guyana Beverage Inc; Prabhu General Store; Rising Stars SC; Ramnarine Family; Reliance Hustlers SC and Peter Jagroop.

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