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Month of activities planned to celebrate life, work of Dr. Cheddi Jagan

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HE ruling’s People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Tuesday announced a list of activities to be performed in March to commemorate the life and work of former President and founder of the PPP, Dr. Cheddi Jagan.Those activities would be performed under the theme “Cheddi Jagan: His Vision, our Living Guide”. Among the activities planned is the Babu John wreath laying and commemorative activity on March 8, which will be preceded by a cycle race from New Amsterdam to No. 54 Village, Corentyne. It is expected that thousands of party members, supporters and friends would participate in this annual monumental activity. President Donald Ramotar, former President

Former President of Guyana and founder of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr. Cheddi Jagan Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, and PPP General Secretary, Clement Rohee are expected to deliver feature addresses. Other activities planned are the Annual Cheddi Jagan Lecture, on March 23 at the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre; the Cheddi Jagan Fitness Walk, at the National Park on March 15; the Annual Family Fun Day, at State House also on March 15; a book and photographic exhibition, at the National Library

on March 16; a Night of Reflection on March 13, and wreath-laying activities at Lethem and Karasabai in Region Nine and Mountain Kopinang and Kato in Region Eight. Additionally lectures, video-shows and other commemorative activities are expected to take place in all of the ten geographic regions of Guyana. The PPP statement acknowledges that both Dr. Cheddi Jagan and his wife Janet died in the month of March, in 1997 and 2009 respectively. The ruling party cordially invites all Guyanese to participate in these events, aimed at honouring this great leader and statesman whose dedication and commitment to the cause of a better Guyana is unmatched.

RESIDENT Donald Ramotar has overseen Guyana’s continued development over the last three years and intends to ensure that public servants and other workers benefit from the country’s economic growth.He recently shared his thoughts on the programme ‘At Home with the President’ on some of the benefits that government has put in place to better the lives of workers. He said once his PPP/C party is returned to power, focus will be on bettering the lives of public servants. The President said the decision to increase the minimum wage has resulted in more disposable income being available, as has the reduction of the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) from 33% to 30%. The income tax threshold has also been increased to $50,000, and this, President Ramotar explained, has been “a major improvement for low income people in particular” and even for those in higher wage brackets. In addition to the aforementioned direct benefits, there are other indirect benefits that must be recognised, the president said. These include the provision of free exercise and text books to school-age children, school uniform assistance, hot meals and snacks for students, free health services at government institutions, a comprehensive

housing programme with a mortgage relief mechanism which has resulted in younger persons owning their own homes were among those benefits named. The Head of State pointed out that once the anticipated sectors such as the Information, Communication Technology, and promising oil and gas sectors “come on stream”, the benefits will redound to all Guyanese, particularly workers. “The possibilities will be big for them, to have better opportunities for jobs and much better opportunities for well-paying jobs”. It is in anticipation of these sectors expanding that, government has embarked on improving infrastructure such as the construction of roads and bridges. The Amaila Falls Hydro Power Project, President Ramotar said, will play a major role in attracting investments to Guyana, as it will enable Guyana to have a cheap, reliable and sustainable energy supply. Government is close to finalising this project which was halted by the actions of the joint parliamentary Opposition, and President Ramotar is confident that Guyana’s economic development will expand even faster, moving Guyana from a middle income status to that of a developed nation.

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February 27-March 5, 2015

n a style reminiscent of a scene from the movie The Bank Job or one of the Ocean 11 franchises, thieves broke into the M&M Pawn Shop, Henry Street, Portof-Spain, over the weekend and carried away an estimated $15 million to $20 million in cash and jewelry. They got into the store by cutting out slabs of concrete from the roof, using a drill to access the vault room. Using blow torches and other tools, the bandits then cut the safes and cleaned out gold and other precious metals. The bandits were so skilled that during the robbery they also cut open a huge safe which protected the video surveillance equipment and stole that too. However, police investigating the case say the thieves did leave one thing behind, the floor plan drawings for the business place and several others in the Port-of-Spain area. The robbery is similar to one which occurred at Jankie’s Jewelry at Plaza 2001 on the Chaguanas Main Road, Chaguanas, last year. The thieves in that case got away with some $8 million in jewelry. In this latest robbery, when the workers showed up for work around 8 am yesterday they noticed the

store had been broken into and contacted the police. After initial investigations, police said the thieves had to have had inside knowledge of the building, as they deliberately left through the entrance they made. Had the thieves attempted to leave through the entrance of the vault room, the store’s alarm would have been triggered. Outside the store yesterday, angry customers demanded money for their stolen property when they turned up and was greeted with a notice which indicated the business had been robbed and would reopen on Thursday. The notice also indicated that they would be reimbursed according to their contracts, which reportedly pays customers only 50 per cent for their items if lost. But some customers complained that they had pawned wedding rings and other valuable and sentimental jewelry. The store manager, who was identified only as Mr Moses, was not present when the media visited yesterday. In a telephone interview with the T&T Guardian yesterday, head of the Downtown Owners and Merchants Association (DOMA), Gregory Aboud, said while he had

The ransacked vaultroom at the More Money Pawn Shop, Henry Street, Port–of–Spain, yesterday. The shop was robbed of an estimated $15 million in cash and jewelry over the weekend. ABRAHAM DIAZ no direct contact with the owners of the business, he had heard of the incident and was confused at the freedom with which burglars were able to traverse the city at nights. “It seems that when the cat is away the rats will play. It is impossible to conduct any daytime busi-

ness with this risk of night time activity,” Aboud said, adding that businesses in the capital should be monitored by a central security station as most are only scrutinised at nights. On December 6 thieves broke into Jankie’s Jewelry in Plaza 2001 along the Chaguanas Main Road. Police said close circuit

television cameras recorded three men entering through the roof of the mall. The bandits then used grinders to cut open four safes which contained gold and diamond jewelry and cleaned out the boxes. One of the showcases containing jewelry was also broken into and cleaned out.

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The Evening of Bonfires Holika Dahan or the lighting of bonfire takes place on the eve of Holi. The day is also popularly called ‘Chhoti Holi’ or the ‘Small Holi’.The bigger event - play with the colour takes place on the next ‘big’ day.

olika Dahan is an extremely popular tradition and is celebrated with fervour all across the country and is symbolic of triumph of good over evil. There are numerous legends associated with this ancient tradition and it is difficult to pin-point as to when actually the tradition started. A BRIEF HISTORY Holikotsav finds a mention in the Vedas and Puranas. It is stated that during the Vedic period the sacred fire of Holi was burnt amidst the chanting of specific mantras which were intended for the destruction of the demonic forces. It is also said that on this very day Vaishwadev oblation commenced in which offerings of wheat, gram and oat were made to the sacrificial fire. Some scholars believe that Holikotsav is named after fried cereals or parched

grains called ‘Holka’ in Sanskrit. These parched grains were used to perform hawana (a fire ritual).The vibhuti (sacred ashes) obtained from this ritual was smeared on the forehead of those who participated in the ritual to keep away evil. This vibhuti is called Bhumi Hari. Till date there is a tradition of offering wheat and oat into the Holika fire. According to Narad Purana, this day is celebrated in the memory of Prahlad’s victory and the defeat of his aunt ‘Holika’. The legend has it that there once existed a mighty demon king by the name of Hiranyakashyap who wished that everybody in his kingdom should worship him. His son, Prahlad became a follower of Lord Naarayana. Hiranyakashyap instructed his sister, Holika to sit in the burning fire with Prahlad in lap. She was blessed with

a boon, as a result of which no fire could burn her. But the opposite happened, Prahlad survived and Holika was charred to death. Thus ‘holi’ is celebrated to commemorate the victory of virtue over evil. It is because of this event, Holika (a bonfire) is burnt every year on Holi. The burning of the effigy of Holika is called Holika Dahan. Another legend mentioned in the ‘Bhavishya Purana’ is also considered to be related to the festival of Holi. The legend goes back to the kingdom of Raghu, where lived an ogress called Dhundhi who used to trouble children but was finally chased away by them on the day of Holi. This is said to be the reason why the tradition of Holika Dahan is so popular amongst children and why they are allowed to play pranks on the day. THE TRADITION There is also a specific way in which Holika Dahan takes place. A log of wood is kept in a prominent public place on the Vasant Panchami day, almost 40 days before the Holi Festival. People go on throwing twigs, dried leaves, branches of trees left through the winter besides any other combustible material they can spare, on to that log which gradually grows into a sizable heap. On the day of Holika Dahan an effigy of Holika with child Prahlad in her lap is kept on the logs. Usually, Holika’s effigy is made of combustible ma-

terials, whereas, Prahlad’s effigy is made of non-combustible one. On the night of Phalguna Purnima, it is set alight amidst the chanting ofRakshoghna Mantras of the Rig Veda (4.4.1-15; 10.87.125 and so on) to ward off all evil spirits. Next morning the ashes from the bonfire are collected as prasad and smeared on the limbs of the body. If spared by the fire coconuts are also collected and eaten. Metaphorically though, the fire is meant to signify the destruction of evil the burning of the ‘Holika’ - a mythological character and the triumph of good as symbolised by Prahlad. However, the heat from the fire also depicts that winter is behind and the hot summer days are ahead. Next day after Holika Dahan is called Dhuleti, when play with colours actually takes place. SAMVATSAR DAHAN It may be noted that in some places like Bihar and UP Holika Dahan is also known as ‘Samvatsar Dahan’. The concept of Samvatsar New Year varies in different provinces of our country. In some provinces the month commences from ‘Krishna Paksha’ while in others it commences from ‘Shukla Paksha’. For Krishna Paksha, the year ends on ‘Purnima’ of the month of Phalgun and thus the new year begins the next day - Chaitra, first day of the Krishna Paksha.

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Caribbean Star Newspaper Theft charges against principal, teacher By KINNESHA GEORGE

ONFISCATION of a cellphone from a student has landed the Principal and a teacher of a Tobago school in court on criminal charges for stealing the device. The matter forced the early dismissal of classes yesterday as teachers and other staff of Scarborough Secondary School journeyed to the Magistrates’ Court, also in the island’s capital, to rally behind Principal Sherra Carrington James and one of her teachers, Wendy Rogers, who were summoned to the Court to answer the charges. James who was not present, was excused from attending by Magistrate Michael Broomes who was told she had made travel plans prior to being informed of the court case. She was represented by attorney Martin George. George also appeared for

Rogers, the school’s Safety Officer, who actually confiscated the phone and logged it in the school’s register. James has been the Acting Principal for years and had the criminal charge laid against her by Rhona Moore on behalf of her son Reece Solomon, 17. The teen alleges the principal did unlawfully steal, take and carry away his Nokia cellphone. Broomes sought and obtained consent to try to mediate the matter and enquired of attorney George whether the disciplinary action of taking away the cellphone was in accordance with established school policies. George indicated those were his instructions. The complainant, Moore, claimed however the cellphone was confiscated while her son was on suspension. Broomes indicated there were legal issues being raised in that regard and also in regard to a submis-

sion which George made as to whether the student’s mother had proper jurisdiction on behalf of her 17-year-old son, to proffer a criminal charge against the principal. This the magistrate said, was separate and apart from the fact of whether there was any merit, basis or foundation to the charge of Larceny under section 9 of the Summary Offences Act, because George submitted there was no such basis. Broomes indicated in the circumstances he had to adjourn and transfer the matter to another court as his attempts at mediation had failed. George asked that the case be fixed for a short date and that the complainant and her attorney be ready to proceed. The case was adjourned to March 10 for trial in the First Magistrate’s Court in Scarborough.

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the Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), the commissioner said “no effort will be spared to track, find and bring to justice the cowardly gunmen who seem bent on turning their weapons on the most vulnerable in our society, our women and children”. Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of those involved in this shooting are being asked to call the Negril Police at 957-4268, Crime Stop at 311, 119 emergency number or the nearest police station.

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nnouncement of the latter loan has drawn protest from the Working People’s Alliance and the Guyana Human Rights Association as Parliament is prorogued, among other issues. A Ministry of Finance statement on the loans follows: The Inter- American Development Bank (IDB) once again signaled its confidence, and commitment to support development initiatives, in Guyana by concluding and signing with the Government of Guyana two major agreements in the citizen security and environmental management sectors. The agreements, valued at a total of US$32.16M, were signed by the Bank’s President Mr. Luis Alberto Moreno and Guyana’s Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh when the two met last Thursday in Freeport, Bahamas. “The decision by the IDB to provide these loans is further testimony of the Bank’s confidence in this Government’s commitment to responsible management

and, in particular, to implementing meaningful reform in the two sectors concerned,” the Minister stated. One of the two agreements signed provides for a sum of US$15M to finance the Citizen Security Strengthening Project which will fund a number of initiatives aimed at contributing to a reduction in crime and violence such as homicides, burglaries and robberies, and domestic violence, in Guyana. The specific objectives of the project are to: (i) Improve behaviours for non-violent conflict resolution in target communities; (ii) Increase the Guyana Police Force (GPF) effectiveness in crime prevention and crime investigation nationally; (iii) Improve Guyana Prison Service (GPS) effectiveness in reducing offender recidivism at the national level. “The programme will go a long way in helping to make our neighborhoods and communities safer and our security agencies more effective,” the Finance Minister

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noted. Under the Environment Sector Strengthening Project, some US$17.16M will be provided in support of policy reforms in the sector. The programme aims to support Guyana in the implementation of its Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) with emphasis on climate change initiatives and sustainable natural resources management. The objective of this operation, which is the second in a programmatic series, is to continue the process of strengthening the governance and policy framework that supports the implementation of the LCDS. The loan will further enhance the regulatory, institutional and monitoring structures to of the programme to support the implementation of that strategy. The Bank approved the loan given Guyana’s full achievement of all policy reforms that were agreed to in 2013 and the Bank’s satisfaction with Government’s adoption of sound macroeconomic policies. “The reforms contemplated by the programme make for even more effective discharge of Guyana’s responsibilities in this area, which is of critical importance given Guyana’s established leadership in the area of climate change and sustainable management of natural resources,” Minister Singh said.

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n eight-year-old girl was raped on Tuesday afternoon by a relative after she was left in his care at Arakaka, North West. The girl was rushed to the Arakaka Hospital but was later transferred to the city after she continued to bleed profusely. According to the child’s mother, she had left to go to a shop that was five miles away from their home. She said while she was on the bus she received a call from her daughter, saying: “Mommy come see wah happen to me. Me gon dead.” The woman said the girl related to her that the relative carried her into a room and began to rape her. She said the child told her that the man instructed her to say that she fell off a generator while turning it off. The child yesterday underwent surgery for her injuries at the hospital but continues to bleed. The relative is wanted for questioning by the police.

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Burma teacher and students drowned

Autopsies performed yesterday on the remains of the Mahaicony teacher and her six students, whose lifeless bodies were pulled from a car in a canal last Friday, revealed that they all drowned.

eacher Shaundel Duke, 41, and six of her students, who were all residents of Burma, Mahaicony, were found in a vehicle that was overturned in a trench and they were all subsequently pronounced dead on arrival at the Mahaicony Cottage Hospital. Duke, who was driving the vehiclewas transporting 10-year-old Asiyah Abel, her eight-year-old brother, Joel Justin Abel, their seven-

Shaundel Duke year-old cousin Rayden Abel, nine-year-old Atesha Woolford, her six-year-old sister, Azaliah Fraser, and their friend, sevenyear-old Martina Persaud, from a Mashramani activity at Calcutta, Mahaicony. Mother of the Abel children, Roberta Abel, told Stabroek News that the autopsies were performed yesterday on the seven and the cause of death in all cases was given as drowning.

She said the state has pledged to contribute financially to the wake and funeral for the dead and that that today an official of government will be visiting to discuss what arrangements should be put in place. The police have stated that it is suspected that Duke lost control of the vehicle. It would appear that they were in the submerged vehicle for some time before it was spotted by a passerby, who alerted residents. What caused the vehicle to end up overturned in the trench may never be known. However, Burma resident Lakeram Basdeo, who lives a short distance away from where the accident occurred, had told Stabroek News that while no one can be sure of what actually happened, Duke might have skidded off the road, which has loose brick fragments. Also possible, he said, is that the car might have suffered some mechanical defect or Duke may have been tired.

This composite photo shows the children on Friday morning before they left for Calcutta, Mahaicony. Standing from left are Asiyah Abel and Azaliah Fraser, six, while standing from right are Atesha Woolford and Martina Persaud. Kneeling in front row are Joel Justin Abel (right) and Rayden Abel.

Mom confided lover killed Neesa, helped to poison husband

former cellmate yesterday testified that Bibi Sharima-Gopaul had confided that it was her lover and now co-accused, Jarvis Small, who murdered her daughter Neesa Gopaul by bashing her head in with a piece of wood. The witness also said Sharima-Gopaul implicated herself and Small in the death of her husband by poisoning. “Neesa deserved to get justice and no matter what, Neesa didn’t deserve to die by the hands of someone she trusted; someone that was supposed to protect her,” Simone Diane De Nobrega testified yesterday, when the trial of Sharima-Gopaul and Small, called ‘Barry,’ continued in the High Court. They are accused of killing the 16-year-old between September 24, 2010, and October 2, 2010, at Madewini, Linden-Soesdyke Highway. The teen’s body had been stuffed into a suitcase, which was anchored in a creek at the Emerald Tower Resort with several dumbbells. De Nobrega surrendered to police yesterday before taking the witness stand as she had been previously convicted in a lower court in her absence. And after spending most of the day testifying, she was taken into custody at the end of the hearing yesterday. She told Justice Navindra Singh and the 12-member jury that she met Sharima-Gopaul on October 5, 2010 at the East La Penitence Police Station’s lock-ups, where they bonded over a five-day period. Describing her cellmate as pleasant and easy to talk to, De Nobrega said they became friends and would share each other’s meals and talk. The court heard from De Nobrega that one night after having dinner and chatting, they went to bed. The witness said Sharima-Gopaul was beside her and about an hour later seemed to have been having a bad

Neesa Gopaul dream. According to De Nobrega, Sharima-Gopaul began saying, “No Barry! Barry stop!” She said she woke the woman because she seemed to have been having a nightmare. She said when woman got up, she observed her constantly looking over her shoulders as if something was about to happen. De Nobrega added that Sharima-Gopaul then asked her if someone had died a year earlier of poisoning and someone wanted to exhume the body to perform an autopsy, if it would be found out that the person had died of poisoning. According to De Nobrega, she told her cellmate she had no idea and Sharima-Gopaul in-turn said she did not want to find out either. Sharima-Gopaul, she added, then told her that she wanted some money to “dig-up the grave of her dead husband to in order to burn what was left in the grave and she wanted this done “soon, at any cost.” In a silent courtroom of attentive listeners, De Nobrega said she was confused but Sharima-Gopaul told her, “After I tell you something, then you will understand why I have to do this. The witness said that it was at that point that her cellmate softly held her hand and said, “It wasn’t me; Barry killed Neesa.”

The witness related to the court that Sharima-Gopaul told her that after Neesa’s father died, the teen became very “rude and disrespectful” to her and skipped school and stayed out late. In addition, whenever she would scold her, she would become upset, De Nobrega recounted. De Nobrega said Sharima-Gopaul went on to tell her that she had met Small, who was a gym instructor, in March, 2010, when she began going to his gym because she was overweight and wanted to lose weight. According to the witness, her cellmate told her she and Small began a relationship and related also that she wasn’t comfortable in her troubled marriage and as a result moved out of her home for two weeks and she and the man rented an apartment. De Nobrega said Sharima-Gopaul told her she wanted to be with Small because he made her happy. She said the woman told her that she later moved back home because of her daughters but her marriage only got worse. According to De Nobrega, Sharima-Gopaul claimed Small told her that the only way they could be together was if “Javed (her husband), was out of the picture.” De Nobrega said Sharima-Gopaul also told her that Small gave her some rat tablets and instructed her how to administer the poison. She said her cellmate related that she had been advised that she could put small amounts of the poison in her husband’s food so that he would die “slowly” and no one would suspect that he was poisoned. De Nobrega said the woman claimed Small would call occasionally to check-up on Javed’s condition and he would get angry and tell her that she wasn’t administering enough of the poison and accuse her of not wanting the man to die. Tears occasionally rolled down Sharima-Gopaul’s cheek as her for-

mer cellmate testified. The accused at times looked at the witness and smiled also, while her co-accused sat calmly beside her with a kerchief over his mouth as the court listened to the witness’ testimony. According to De Nobrega, Sharima-Gopaul said Small had given her some poison in a powder form, which she started putting in Javed’s meals. She said the woman told her that her husband began complaining about the taste of the food but she told him it was the side-effect of the medications he was using. According to De Nobrega, the woman told her that as her husband’s condition worsened, she took him to the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, where a number of tests were conducted but he was sent home after nothing was found to be wrong with him except for problems he was having with his kidneys. De Nobrega said the accused told her that after they returned home, her husband called Neesa and his younger daughter, Merriam, whom she also referred to as ‘Mary,’ and he also requested the presence of a friend of his. The court heard from the witness that the accused told her that once everyone had assembled, her husband told his daughters that he “wasn’t going to make it” and he wanted his friend to marry Sharima-Gopaul after he died to assist her in raising the girls. The witness said that her cellmate told her that she went to check on Javed about 3am the following day and discovered that he wasn’t breathing, and appeared to have been dead. Afterward, she said Sharima-Gopaul claimed she immediately contacted Small, who went over to her house to check on Javed to ensure he was really dead. De Nobrega said the accused told her that Small left her house shortly after and she began raising an alarm by screaming. She said Javed was buried the same day and Small

moved into her house about two weeks later, much to the disproval of her parents. The witness said her cellmate told her that she felt lonely and sad before Small moved in with her and he seemed to be getting along with the girls fine. However, she said she was told that Neesa began “acting-out” again towards her mother and Small later claimed that the girl wanted what her mother had—him. According to the witness, Sharima-Gopaul told her that upon Small’s advice, she lay in bed and pretended to be sleep after the man told her that he was going to prove to her that her daughter wanted him. In the account purportedly given to De Nobrega, the teen then went into the room, appearing dazed as if she were drugged, and began dancing and undressing herself, but Small did not touch the young girl as she had gotten him to promise her that he would not touch her. ‘Trouble for them’ De Nobrega said the accused also claimed that Small told her Neesa had overheard her mother having a conversation on the phone relating how she had poisoned her father. According to De Nobrega, Sharima-Gopaul told her that her daughter later went to the police station to report what she had heard but she later got the teen to tell the police that it was a lie. The witness said the accused told her that on an occasion when she had cause to scold Neesa, the girl became angry and told her that she knew she had poisoned her father and Small subsequently told her that the situation was getting out of hand and they should get rid of her because she would cause trouble for both of them. De Nobrega said her cellmate confided in her that Small suggested

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ISLAM Peace / submission to the will of our creator. Series - part 06

Our guiding Stars The companions of our noble Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W)

he world once revolved in darkness. The darkness of sin and deviant beliefs. Spiritual darkness. Filled with chaos and corruption. Envy and hatred governed the day. Tribal war and petty conflict raged rampant in every society. Despicable customs and shameful practices prevailed. Modesty and morality dwindled away and human life was trivialized. It had been some time since a divine reminder had come, and mankind, in his forgetful nature, quickly digressed from the path of guidance. The future of humanity seemed very bleak and the cries of the rare reformers fell on deaf ears. This condition continued for some centuries. At this point our lord the most compassionate, looked upon us with a look of mercy as He raised up from this darkness a shining light in the form of His messenger Muhammad (S.A.W). Guided by nothing more than divine instructions, Muhammad (S.A.W) extinguished the darkness of the world with his life and teachings as a brilliant example. His teachings illuminated the hearts of those around him and eradicated all falsehood from their lives. They wholeheartedly accepted the new teachings and instilled the pure belief into their souls, thus becoming people of firm faith and outstanding personalities. History has never witnessed such resolute conviction in any teaching, men who devoted their entire lives to a cause in such an extremely fearless manner, with personal sacrifice and exertion, as it has witnessed in these companions of prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). It was on the strength of this exemplary behavior that these individuals were raised from the pits of darkness to become guiding stars to success for humanity till the end of time.

Asma bint Abi Bakr

(May Allah be pleased with her) In the dark night whilst the two companions prepared for what was the dawn of the new era of Islam, a young lady no more than fifteen years of age, readied the provisions for their journey. She readied the food and was tying it to the readied camels when she realized that she had nothing to tie it

to the animal, in a moment- without hesitation she immediately grabbed ahold of her dress and took two pieces to tie the food. In that moment, the Holy Prophet (saw) supplicated to Allah to grant her two clothes in Jannah for the two of this world. That memorable night, in a rush of fear and faith that young woman showed the strength and true steadfastness that was to make her a true Mu’mina. “Zaatun nataaqatain”, the one of two cloths, Asma bint Abu Bakr. Daughter of As Sideeq and sister to ummul Mu’mineen, Aisha (ra). A woman who in choosing the path of Deen, made the choice every day to Forge on in spite of life’s challenges. Asma’ was born twenty-seven years before the migration of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to Al-Madinah. Her mother’s name was Qatilah bint ‘Uza and her father, Abu Bakr, married her before the advent of Islam; Asma’ was born when he was only twenty-one years old. Asma’ and ‘Abdullah were born of this marriage. For a long time her mother did not accept Islam; finally after the conquest of Makkah she pledged allegiance to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Asma’ entered the fold of Islam because of the influence and teachings of her father. Piety, farsightedness, intelligence, courage and integrity and generosity - all the qualities praised by Islam could be found in this one person. When her father and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) took refuge in the cave of Thawr after leaving Makkah to migrate to Al-Madinah, it was she who went far in to the wilderness to deliver fresh food to them. As soon as they left on their journey, Abu Jahl came to the house of Abu Bakr As-Siddiq looking for them, breathing fire and fury. He asked her where her father was. She answered that she did not know. He gave proof of his barbaric nature by slapping her hard; but so as not to betray her secret she faced him with steadfastness, courage and tolerance. Her husband, Zubair bin Awaam out in the path of Allah, she is at home pregnant with her daughter khadija and she has not had a thing to eat for three full days. A

pregnant woman, full of cravings and intense hunger when suddenly she smells her neighbor’s meat roasting on the fire, Asma (ra) says to herself, I will go over and ask for a little fire so that perhaps the lady will offer me some food. So she goes over and knocks, her heart full of hope her stomach grumbling in hunger, when the lady simply fulfills her request and she returns home. At this point humbled and filled with hunger, she makes duaa and cries and makes duaa and cries. She then goes back twice with the same request, in both instances her extreme faith refuses her to ask, to even make the request fall from her lips, each time returning empty handed. Later that day, the neighbor’s husband returns home, and as they sit down to eat he asks his wife if anybody had been to visit that day. She replies in the negative, and says well except for our neighbor who wanted a firelight. Subahaanallah! Look at how the faith of one woman, makes this man take a vow that he will not eat until some food is sent to his neighbor! And as Asma bint Abu Bakr eats this food in total joy and she says, I have nevereaten more tastier food before or after that day! This was the caliber of the woman in an era gone by, such faith that forced her to tears and prayer, yet not once did she turn to the creation, her focus always being above.. Making her journey of hijrah whilst pregnant, she is blessed with a son,Abdullah bin Zubair (ra), the first boy to be born after hijrah, an ocean of knowledge and blessed with an understanding of the tafseer of the Qura’n. As years go by this woman ages with dignity and honor, she lives until the unfortunate war between her son and Hajaaj in the city of Makkah. It is at this moment, her son comes to her asking her wisdom and advice, at this point he was afraid that so many sahaaba were falling as shuhadaa and wanted to stop the bloodshed. In that moment, knowing full well that her words

would be the last she speaks to her son, she encourages him to go out, to die a shaheed. As she hugs him for a last time, this woman of strength she turns away in shock at feeling his armor. “Oh my son! What is this?!” she exclaims in wonder. Her son in confusion says it is my armor. And the answer of the mother in that moment, can only be the result of a faith so strong that it move mountains. She said:”oh my son, this is not the clothes of one who desires to be a martyr! Your clothes should be only sufficient to cover your satr, when you fall as a Martyr! The son removes his armor and leaves his mother, his death a certainty and this mother, a hundred years of age raises her palms to the skies and says, “Oh Allah, most certainly I have submitted him to your command, and I am pleased with your decree for him, so reward me with the rewards the patient ones… Asma’ would pray with full concentration. Zubayr bin ‘Awam relates that when he came home one day he saw her praying and weeping; she kept on repeating these words from the Quran again and again: “Allah has blessed us and saved us the torture of the burning winds.” [Noble Quran 52:27] When he saw her thus lost in the presence of Allah, he left the house and went to the market. He came back much later and still found her still lost in prayer. Asma’ had a very sharp memory. If she heard anything even once she would never forget it. Like ‘A’ishah, Umm Salamah and Asma’ bint Yazid bin as-Sakan al-Ansariyyah, she also has many Hadiths attributed to her. Many Companions and successors would come to her for guidance and verification of Hadiths. Asma’ bint Abu Bakr As-Siddiq died in the year 73, after Hijrah. She was almost a hundred years old, but even at that age she had a full set of teeth and a sharp memory. “Allah will be pleased with them and they with Him.” [Noble Quran 98:8].

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US embassy official robbed on Mash night

US embassy official was on Mashramani night robbed on three different occasions with the perpetrators eventually escaping with his wallet containing thousands of dollars in local and foreign currency. During one of the episodes, the official who asked for his identity to be withheld for security reasons, was left with a bloody ear.

In a Facebook post the official said that he was robbed

thrice on Mashramani night. Based on what this newspaper subsequently gathered the robberies occurred on Vlissengen Road and were committed minutes apart. They occurred just after dusk. The post warned persons to be careful particularly in large crowds as persons would use such situations to their advantage. The official also urged persons to be aware at all

times and “don’t get yourself in a situation where you have no way out”. Security arrangements have always been a cause of concern particularly during public events and entertainment shows. The robberies on the official occurred even though scores of police ranks were seen conducting foot patrols throughout the day.

Harper resigns from foreign ministry

lisabeth Harper yesterday confirmed to Stabroek News that she has resigned from her post as Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since she was named on Saturday as the Prime Ministerial candidate for the People’s Progressive Party/Civic for the May 11 general elections. The party’s PM candidate did not disclose any further information and didn’t say anything on Saturday when she was presented to the public. At a PPP press briefing yesterday, General Secre-tary Clement Rohee denied that the party was “sheltering” Harper from the private media with Rohee saying that she will “meet the press at a time that the situation so requires”. He continued that the party’s timeline differed from that of the media. Rohee said that on Saturday it was not awkward to have both himself and President Donald Ramotar announce Harper as the PM candidate while she said nothing. On Monday, Harper was slated to speak on the National Communications Network in a pre-recorded interview which never aired. Sources say that NCN has cited audio-related issues with the interview. The party’s General Secretary also said yesterday that Harper was the only person nominated for the position and that the civic component of the party had no actual participation in the selection process. He said that no names were contributed by the civic component and while Rohee had previously spoken about a list of potential candidates he backtracked yesterday, stating that there was nothing official prior to Harper’s nominations. For several weeks, Ramotar had said the leadership of the PPP was deliberating on the selection of a potential candidate and many “well-deserving” people had received attention for the post. “Today, the PPP is proud to announce that we have nominated a Guy-anese as our prime ministerial candidate, who has served our nation with distinction, not a partisan but a patriot, who for her entire career as an outstanding diplomat has dedicated her service to ensuring our great land remains united and prosperous,” Ramotar said on Saturday. Harper, a career diplomat, had not been mentioned before as a prospective candidate for the post. In fact, it was her boss, Minister of Foreign Affairs Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett who had been tipped for the position. Observers had said that the PPP/C was looking for gender and ethnic balance in replacing Samuel Hinds. Relatively unknown outside diplomatic circles and not previously associated with the political platform, the choice of Harper will be seen as a huge gamble for the PPP/C. Harper has spent her entire working life in the Foreign Ministry, where she started out in the Registry. After rising through the ranks, she was sent on a one-year course to Oxford University, England, from which she graduated with a Diploma in Diplomacy. Thereafter, she worked at a senior level in what was then Political Department One, which had responsibility for the Western hemisphere and Guyana’s frontiers. From there, she was posted to Guyana’s High Commis-sion in London. Following her return, she was eventually promoted to Director-General of the ministry in 2001.

US looks forward to peaceful elections in Guyana

he United States (US) on Sundaythe eve of Guyana’s 45th Republic anniversary said it was looking forward to peaceful general and regional elections scheduled for May 11, 2015. “Your nation will hold national elections this year. I am confident that it will serve as an example of the peaceful exercise of the right to vote. Your actions will strengthen the entire region’s commitment to democratic institutions,” said American Secretary of State, John Kerry on behalf of US President Barack Obama. The upcoming polls are expected to be one of the most hotly contested in decades with two parties in the race for the presidency and control of the 65-seat National Assembly. Both the incumbent People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPPC) and the opposition coalition of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC) are optimistic about victory. For its part, the AFC in its Republic Day message pledged to help create a peaceful period for general and regional elections. “Towards that final drive, the AFC commits to a campaign that is free from racial intolerance and verbal abuse and the forging of a new Guyana where all will be respected for who they are and what they stand for, so that all of us will benefit from this beauty and bounty,” said that party in a statement. The governing PPP encouraged all eligible Guyanese to vote and give true meaning and substance to Guyana’s sense of nationhood and sovereignty. “The PPP has full confidence in the ability of the Guyanese people to make the right

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Bids submitted for GWI building

s the Guyana Water Inc. continues with water improvements, bids were yesterday opened for the construction of a new building at its Shelter Belt Compound. The tender also includes the supply of materials, labour and equipment for construction of the building.

Fifteen bids were submitted for the project and they were opened yesterday at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), Main and Urquhart streets, Georgetown. The respective companies and their tenders are shown in the table below.

US Secretary of State, John Kerry. choices as they go to the polls on May 11 and overwhelmingly re-elect President Donald Ramotar and the PPP/C administration to the seat of government,” the party said in a statement. The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) – the largest party in APNUcalled on youths to vote in the upcoming polls to help end decades of criminality, violence, corruption and intolerance of views other than those by the PPPC-led administration. “This is an election year and we urge all Guyanese, especially the youth of this nation to vote on Election Day May 11th 2015,” said the PNCR. The US Secretary of State said the US and Guyana would continue to work together to achieve energy and environmental sustainability as agreed upon during the recent Caribbean Energy Summit. The Guyana-Suriname basin offshore the two neighbouring South American countries is said to contain at least 15 billion barrels of largely untapped oil.

Minister Baksh tells Essequibians - Massive development in pipeline for next five years - including train service between Guyana, Brazil

INISTER within the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. Alli Baksh, has assured Essequibians that the PPP/C Government has massive development in place for the next five years, and development will continue. Minister Baksh, speaking at the 45th Republic Anniversary flag-raising ceremony at Anna Regina on the Essequibo Coast, said a railway service between Guyana and Brazil is one of the proposed projects in the pipeline that will add to the country’s development. The minister said the two countries are already linked by a massive bridge and road network. Minister Baksh said the country has developed significantly since Guyana attained republican status through collective effort and not by individual effort. He said all Guyanese have a right to celebrate their country’s republic anniversary and said teachers must be recognised because of the important role they are playing in moulding the nation. The minister said that farmers must also be recognised for their contribution to development and for adding to the country’s GDP every year. He said they are the

ones who put food on the table every day for Guyanese and singled out rice, sugar and cash crop farmers along with poultry and livestock farmers as hard-working people that have added to Guyana’s development over the past 45 years. The minister said the fishing industry has also contributed significantly to Guyana’s development since it gained republican status and said fishermen who are hardworking and face the high seas to get fish for the nation must be recognised for their work and for contributing to the country’s development. He said the para-military also deserves recognition for its contribution towards protecting and securing the country and its borders and for ensuring that there is peace since Guyana became a republic 45 years ago. Minister Baksh said all Guyanese workers including nurses, doctors, public servants, T&HD workers and the private sector must be recognised for their contribution to national development. He said the private sector which is the engine of growth must be commended for making a massive contribu-

Minister Baksh inspecting the guard of honour at the Anna Regina flag–raising ceremony on Monday morning tion towards the development of the country during the 45 years of being a republic. REGION 2, POMEROON-SUPENAAM Minister Baksh, who served as regional chairman for Region 2 for some 19 years, said the PPP/C Government has transformed the region over the past 22 years. He said there is development in every area, and that the Government has pledged to continue development for the next five years. According to the minister, some $220M was approved by Cabinet for the setting up of a rice crisp factory to add value to rice, which is produced in abundance on

the Essequibo Coast, and added that jobs will be created for young people. Further, he said a call centre will also be set up on the coast and hundreds of jobs will be created for Essequibians. MARRIOTT HOTEL Speaking about the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown, Minister Baksh said it is important because of the growing tourism sector in the country. He said because the country is developing, more tourists are visiting. Minister Baksh, who brought greetings from his Excellency, President Donald Ramotar and his cabinet, told Essequibians that Guyana has many things to celebrate as a republic. The minister also inspected the guard of honour on his arrival at the Anna Regina Fire Station tarmac for the flag-raising ceremony. He was accompanied by Vice-Chairman, Mr. Vishnu Samaroo and Regional Chairman, Mr. Parmanand Persaud. The programme featured dances performed by the Mainstay group and Ms. Pooja of Walton Hall. Prayers were also said by representatives of the three main religions.

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man and his mother were yesterday charged over a pistol and a large cache of ammunition that were found during police searches in the city on Friday. Satyendra Khemraj and Chandrana Khemraj, 59, faced a total of four charges when they appear-ed before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magis-trates’ Court 1. They are jointly charged with possession of a 9mm pistol that was loaded with 15 rounds of matching ammunition as well as with the possession of 22 rounds of 9mm ammunition without either being a licensed firearm holder at the time. Satyendra was charged separately with possession of 1,371 7.62 x 39 rounds of ammunition and 100 .233 rounds of ammunition. According to police, on February 20, acting on information received, they went to Austin Place, Campbellville, and searched a house owned by Satyendra. The building housed a doctor’s clinic and other business places. In Satyendra’s presence, they say, a quantity of ammunition was found in a sealed box. In addition, police say they went to Satyendra’s Subryanville home, where he resides with his wife and where his mother was staying at the time. At this location, as police ranks were entering the house along with Satyendra, a woman, said to be Chandrana, was seen allegedly throwing an

Chandrana Khemraj object through the window. After investigations, the object was revealed to be a 9mm pistol with 15 rounds of ammunition in a magazine. Both defendants were represented by attorney Nigel Hughes at their arraignment. Hughes told the court that at the time of the discovery, Chandrana, who is officially a resident of Fort Island, Essequibo, was staying at her daughter’s place. He said she was not physically found with the ammunition. He further said he was advised also that no caution statement was given and she had no idea of the allegation laid against her. Hughes further noted that two other per-

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sons were also arrested at the same time for the offence but were subsequently released on bail. He noted that he did not wish to stress much on Satyendra but rather his mother, who suffers from low blood pressure, which sometimes causes her to lose consciousness. He pleaded with the court to take into consideration the facts stated and grant bail in a rea-

sonable sum. But prosecutor Michael Grant objected to bail and he said the firearm is currently being tested to see if it was used in any robbery or other offences. Grant further noted for bail to be granted in these offences, special reasons must be advanced to the court. He also said the other persons who were arrested were released on bail based on a confession made by the two defendants. As a result, the magistrate refused bail and remanded the Khemrajs to prison until March 3.

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dead in West Ruimveldt hotel

he body of a middle-aged man was last evening removed from a West Ruimveldt Hotel. The man who gave his name on signing in at the hotel as Colin Maughan, had checked in with a female at the Hicksville Hotel located at Lot 79 West Ruimveldt, and died sometime after 6.30 pm yesterday. A resident who lives nearby told Stabroek News that it seemed the man suffered a heart attack while a guest of the entity. This newspaper was told by the hotel clerk that she did not have the authority to speak on behalf of the hotel and that no one in that capacity was available. Investigations into the circumstances of the man’s demise are continuing as an autopsy is expected to be done today. The body is at the Lyken Funeral Parlour.

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Where has my loved one gone? I believe the greatest heartache we can face in mortal life is the grief of losing a loved one. I remember those who have been close to my heart and are no longer around. Some left a long time ago, but I still remember them fondly and I still miss them. Some left more recently and that feeling of loss and hurt lingers. I think of times of when we laughed together, travelled or worshiped together.

e shared moments of disappointment or some unpleasant moment when we tried to comfort each other. My heart still hurts when they come to mind. Sometimes I want to talk about them. At other times I prefer to avoid conversation about them. I wish at times I could see and talk with them. These feelings are quite normal for all human beings. People grieve in different ways over lost loved ones. The big question is “Will we ever meet again?” The grieving process must be given time and space. When a loved one is gone, the shock of this tremendous loss can cause people to react in unusual ways. Many may be able to control their emotions and appear as normal as every other day. On the other hand, it is okay for people to express their brokenness by saying or doing things that may not be normal to them. We should never try to stop people weeping or screaming. A good cry works like a good medicine. If it becomes excessive then they may need help. Sometimes, people in grief may become forgetful, say things they are not really responsible for or behave in unusual ways that could be alarming. They should not be left alone while the grief is intense. When the grief lessens, they will show signs of returning to a normal way of living. God gives sufficient grace to support our living with memories as the pain subsides. Grieving people need our support. When we attend to people in bereavement, we think we should explain everything and give instructions for their recovery, and so on. Grieving people do not need lectures. Sometimes, the best way to support them is just a quiet presence. After the funeral and the crowds leave,

they will feel loneliness. This is when they need to know they are not forgotten. They feel comforted just knowing you are there. Maybe we can bring food so they don’t have to cook. We can help with house cleaning or child care a few hours. Frequent visits or phone calls are comforting. They remember these efforts to bless them. Whenever our turn comes around, we must have the humility to accept these offers from friends and family. Who do you turn to? At the pronouncement of the death of someone in the family, we experience a moment (a long moment) of confusion. We don’t know what to say or what to do. Then we are faced with issues how to handle the affairs surrounding the funeral and related matters. It is important to have friends or family members who have a stable mind to provide guidance as well as make us strong in the situation. A caring Pastor is an excellent source and friend in these times. Church leaders and your church family are excellent support along with your own family and other friends. This is a wonderful opportunity to put aside differences and come together. Some experienced person can guide you in selecting a funeral director. The funeral director will take a lot of responsibility off your shoulders. Young ministers should prepare for such events. They can consult funeral homes or senior ministers for guidance as part of their training. The minister will help answer some of our questions about our loved one who has passed on. So, let’s get back to the question, “Will we ever meet again?” Who can give us a satisfying answer? Our authoritative source of vital information is the Bible. Our assurance of its

reliability is in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Although God did not provide answers to every question on our minds, there is sufficient information to bring healing, comfort and hope. The Apostle John wrote an important comment addressing this. “Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.” (John 20:29-31). Then John re-emphasized that thought with “And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen. (John 21:25)” The Bible says we can meet again. This is wonderful news! Listen to what Jesus said, “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:1-6 The Book of Revelation says, “And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a

great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Rev. 21:1-4. It is worth living for Jesus. There is nothing else on earth, past present or future that compares with the promise of Jesus Christ. He promised it on the authority of His resurrection and exaltation in the Heavens. The world knows Jesus is coming again soon. He will restore everything according to God’s original plan. We will be together forever in His presence. I’m looking forward to seeing my mother and others in Heaven because they lived for Christ and died with Him in their hearts. Your family can be there, too, if you would ask Him to be your Savior and commit to living for Him. Take your family to church this weekend.

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Mom confided lover killed Neesa from pg. 13 that they sell Neesa to some of his friends in Venezuela for $2M but that option was later ruled out since they thought that Neesa would probably return when she turned 18 and would cause “trouble for them.” The witness further told the court that the accused also considered taking Neesa somewhere along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway where wood is burnt to make coal and pushing her in and making it appear like an accident. According to De Nobrega, Sharima-Gopaul told her she did not like this idea since a part of her felt that the man and Neesa would push her over instead. As a result, this option was ruled out also. The court heard from the witness that Shari-

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US court backs family over Bob Marley shirts

EW YORK, United States (AFP) – A US court has sided with Bob Marley's family, which sued a company that sold shirts depicting the reggae legend, in a case with potential ramifications for merchandise of other deceased stars. The estate of the Jamaican icon had filed a suit after low-cost T-shirts -featuring a photo of a speaking Marley next to the yellow, green and red colours associated with his Rastafarian faith -went on sale at Walmart, Target and other major US retailers. A jury in the western state of Nevada in 2011 awarded more than US$2 million in damages and legal fees to firms owned by Marley's children that said they had lost an order to sell T-shirts at Walmart as the unauthorised rival was distributing a similar product. The defendants lodged an appeal that was rejected Friday by a federal court, which agreed that the non-family companies violated the 1946 Lanham Act, a key US law on copyright infringement. The court, which heard a survey of 509 customers at a shopping mall, agreed that the T-shirts could create an impression that Marley had endorsed them. "This case presents a question that is familiar in our circuit: when does the use of a celebrity's likeness or persona in connection with a product constitute

false endorsement that is actionable under the Lanham Act?" asked Judge N Randy Smith of the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which is based in San Francisco with jurisdiction across the West Coast. "We conclude that the evidence presented at trial was sufficient for a jury to find defendants violated the Lanham Act by using Marley's likeness." The accused company, A.V.E.L.A., had said that recognising such an argument for a dead person would essentially create a federal right of publicity -- how a person can be used for commercial purposes. Individual US states have established a right to publicity but, despite longstanding debate, there is no law at a federal level. Marley, who would have turned 70 this month, died in 1981 but his music and advocacy of social justice still carry wide appeal. "Even now -- more than 30 years after his death -- Marley's influence continues to resonate, and his iconic image to command millions of dollars each year in merchandising revenue," the court ruling said. The finding is consistent with a ruling last month by a London court that agreed with pop singer Rihanna, who accused major British retailer Topshop of selling a T-shirt bearing her image

Bob Marley without her permission. Marley presents a different legal dilemma, as he is dead. He is hardly the only deceased celebrity whose image remains widely marketed, with Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison among late stars whose T-shirts are still hot-sellers. In 2002, the Ninth Circuit court ruled against the estate of Princess Diana, which had sued The Franklin Mint company for producing jewellery and other merchandise with the late royal's image.

In the latest ruling, the federal court drew a distinction, saying that Diana, unlike Marley, had done little to prevent commercial use of her image when she was alive. The court heard testimony by Roberto Rabanne, a photographer whose picture of Marley was the basis for the T-shirt. He said that the chief executive of A.V.E.L.A. pressed him to write an email that falsely said that Rabanne used pictures of Marley on merchandise when the musician was alive.

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OTHER of three Sasha Ramroop who was reported missing by her family last week, has contacted relatives. Ramroop’s sister, Kloey Ramtahal, told the Express that her sister contacted her (Ramroop’s) boyfriend and said that she is well and has been at a friend’s house. Ramroop, her sister said, was last seen on Friday leaving her cousin’s house in Ben Lomond Village, near Gasparillo. Ramroop told her cousin she was going to the Gasparillo Police Station to file a report against a close male relative. However, the Gasparillo police said no report was made by Ramroop that day. Ramtahal said on Tuesday: “ She contacted her boyfriend and a best friend and told them that she is okay. I also heard she went to the Brasso Police Post to say she is okay. She told them that she was by a friend’s house in Princes

Reported missing: Sascha Ramroop Town. I was concerned, I thought she was in a gutter or something. I thought something went wrong with her. I don’t know what was her situation that made her leave without telling anyone where she was, or anything.” Ramroop is the mother of three

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NEW DELHI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - An Indian court on Thursday ordered Rajendra Pachauri, a leading global voice on climate change, to stay away from his Delhi thinktank after a female employee accused him of sexual harassment. PA R A S K O V I Y V K A / D O NETSK, Ukraine - Ukrainian troops towed artillery away from the front line in the east on Thursday, a move that amounted to recognizing that a ceasefire meant to take effect on Feb. 15 was holding at last. | Video BRUSSELS - Russia, Ukraine and the European Union will hold talks in Brussels on Monday to discuss problems with gas supplies to Ukraine, the EU said on Thursday.

KIEV - The rhetoric is as melodramatic as ever, but this time around Russia’s threat to cut off Ukraine’s natural gas is mostly hot air. SANAA - Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen is moving to the southern city of Aden, an aide to President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi said on Thursday, in an apparent snub to the Shi’ite Houthi faction that has taken control of the capital Sanaa. ARBIL/BAGHDAD Ultra-radical Islamist militants in northern Iraq have destroyed a priceless collection of statues and sculptures from the ancient Assyrian era, inflicting what an archaeologist described as incalculable damage to a piece of shared human history.

LONDON/WASHINGTON The masked “Jihadi John” killer who fronted Islamic State beheading videos has been identified as Mohammed Emwazi, a British computer programming graduate from a well-to-do London family. WASHINGTON - White House National Security Adviser Susan Rice will convene a meeting on Thursday with her European counterparts to discuss Russia’s actions in Ukraine. BAUCHI, Nigeria - A suicide bomber at a bus station in northeast Nigeria’s Borno state killed at least 17 people on Thursday, a military source and an allied local vigilante said. JOS, Nigeria - Simultaneous bombs exploded at a bus station and opposite a university in the central Nigerian city of Jos on

Thursday, a witness said. PARIS - Sudan’s President Omar Hassan al-Bashir said he will stand aside in 2020 if he is elected for one more term in April elections, in an interview published by France’s Le Monde newspaper on Thursday.

a group monitoring the war reported. LONDON - Pablo Milanes’s latest album is titled “Renacimiento” (Rebirth) but an air of nostalgia was in the air at the Cuban singer-songwriter’s concert in London on Wednesday night.

KABUL - More than 180 people have been killed in north Afghanistan in some of the worst avalanches there for 30 years, officials said on Thursday, with heavy snow set to last for two more days after an unusually dry winter led to fears of drought. | Video

KIEV - Ukraine’s central bank sold dollars on Thursday for the same price it had paid for them the previous day, action that appeared to help stabilize its hryvnia currency somewhat after dramatic falls earlier in the week.

BEIRUT - A U.S.-led alliance launched air strikes against Islamic State on Thursday in an area of northeast Syria where the militants are now estimated to have abducted at least 220 Assyrian Christians this week,

AMMAN - Jordan and Israel signed an agreement to go ahead with a World Bank-sponsored project to build a desalination plant in the Gulf of Aqaba and a pipeline linking the Red Sea with the Dead Sea.

Acting CoP on Dana’s murder: Killers still unknown

ho ordered Dana Seetahal’s murder and why? These are the questions being asked by Seetahal’s relatives following reports that at least six men are to be charged with her murder. On one of two Facebook pages dedicated to the memory of Seetahal, relatives and friends call for a speedy end to the investigation. One post by Marilyn Seetahal read: “As the rest of the family, every time they decide to say ‘any day now’, the tears come tumbling down.” Another by Kenrick Seetahal read: “Charge the persons involved and then share that info with the media. Do (you) think those involved will be quietly waiting for the police to apprehend them?” Tonyette Sharpe wrote on the Facebook page: “I just hope that the government and police have their facts correct so that the Seetahal family would not be “set-up” again and AGAIN! “It would be cruel to family members to keep re-opening this chasm of a wound with no decisive closure and no justice! The main question remains unanswered: Why Dana. Why?” “When will the ‘authorities’ realise we are not a nation of idiots?

Do they really think the man who pulled the trigger is responsible for this barbaric crime against a woman who gave her whole life for this country? “The shooter is disposable and the person who called the hit is untouchable. Once again some illiterate, gun-toting gangster will get pinned with this crime while the big fish swims away happily.” wrote Idorn Medford. On Sunday both the Newsday and Express reported that six men were being sought for the killing of Seetahal and that the Federal Bureau of Investigations had been helping with the investigations. The articles pointed at an insider who is currently in prison as a mole in the group who assassinated Seetahal and the police are to approached the Director of Public Prosecutions this week for advice on laying charges. Yesterday acting Police Commissioner Stephen Williams denied th In a media release yesterday Williams said the newspaper reports that the Seetahal murder investigation was close to completion with at least six men facing possible charges are “inconsistent with the progress of the investigation” and “obvious distortions with material facts of

the case.” In the release Williams, through his communications manager Ellen Lewis, said he considered the reports “extremely irresponsible,” particularly the naming of any officer from the FBI who has been assisting the police with their investigation. The release adds: “Williams is mindful of the legitimate public interest attending the investigation and in this regard urges restraint in any form of media reporting or commentary and calls for an absence of speculation which could possibly hamper the investigation.” Williams said the case was being treated with the highest priority by lead investigator, DCP Glen Hackett. Williams added when the matter was complete the public would be made aware through another media statement. Sources close to the investigation said no one was visited by police in jail and no one was co-operating with the police in relation to Seetahal’s killing. Seetahal was shot twice in the right side of her head, twice in the right forearm and once in the chest on May 4 last year at the corner of Hamilton Holder and O’Connor Streets, Woodbrook. Her killer/s was so close to her that gunpowder residue

Dana Seetahal was found on her clothing. Seetahal had just left the Ma Pau casino and was on her way to her One Woodbrook Place home. On August 20 David “Junior”

Baker, 28, who was identified by police investigators as Seetahal’s murderer was killed along with his nephew and neighbour at a house in central Trinidad.

Caribbean Star Newspaper Sita Ram. My name is Alyissa Rajkumar. I am a blessed member of the Naujavaan Mandalee Youth Group of the Shaanti Bhavan Mandir. Being part of this group gives me the opportunity to learn about my religion and about life. My favorite holiday is Phagwah. This holiday signifies victory of the good over evil. The name “Holika” is popular in the Phagwah celebration. She was the aunt of Prahalad, a devotee of Lord Vishnu. Holika tried to kill Prahalad but was destroyed instead due to her evil actions. She was the sister of King Hiranyakashipu . The death of her signifies the destruction of all forms of evil and unrighteousness. Towards the end of January, Hindus grow a castor-oil plant that represents Holika and at the end of a forty day period, this plant is set on fire. The burning of this plant (Holika) represents the destruction of all evil. It represents the destruction of all hate, jealousy and pride. During the Phagwah season, a special song is sung called “Chowtaal. It’s a form of folk song of North India. Chowtaal can be sung in different ways. Some of the ways include jhumar, ulara, lej, baiswara, dhamar, rasiya, kabir, jogira etc. On the eve of Phagwah, the castor oil tree is set on fire. It is said that Prahalad upon praying to Lord Vishnu was saved and Holika was burnt to ashes. This also gives us an opportunity to burn away our lust, greed and vanity. This allows us to destroy the demon of our worldly ego. Tradi-

tional families go to Temple on the eve of Phagwah. Devotes usually bring grains to offer. While the plant is being burnt, they offer grains and sing chowtaal. The ash is placed on the skin to purity the body. This is a very happy occasion as righteousness and dharma triumph over unrighteousness and adharma. Jai Ho and Happy Holi!

Former GAWU president dies in New York

PP STALWART, Albert Boodhoo, formerly of Sheet Anchor, Canje, Berbice passed away in a New York Hospital last Friday afternoon. He was 72. He did a fantastic job for the PPP in the early days, and championed the cause of the sugar workers. He was so dedicated and honest that he rose to be president of the powerful Guyana Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU), the bargaining agent of the 20,000 sugar workers in Guyana. He represented the sugar workers steadfastly, with his heart and head at all times, and never went after personal gains. His brother, Sam, wrote on his Facebook page: “Albert left school at an early age, hardly reached fifth standard. He was an avid reader, always reading about the political struggles of the working-class people all over the world. His conversations on ‘super-surplus’ and ‘super profits’ will leave his audience spellbound and resolute to action. “His several visits to Leningrad and Moscow, in Russia, and other Eastern-bloc countries enabled him to network with leaders around the world.” On many occasions he accompanied Dr. Cheddi Jagan to international conferences of working-class people in the Eastern bloc countries. I believe Albert’s life in the 1960s signalled a turning point. His voice, his

29 PPP calls for Granger, Harmon to appear before Rodney CoI – to account for missing army weapons February 27-March 5, 2015

protests, and his ideas embarrassed the governing party. And they wanted to muzzle him; to shut him up; to make an example of him to deter the rise of other young protesters. The government falsely accused Albert, Balchand Persaud, and Arnold Rampersaud for the shooting death of a young man named Clifford. All the accused were freed from the charge. Albert Boodhoo’s purpose was always to serve the people; to find a political solution for every issue; and to find an economic solution for every downtrodden person with dreams of a better life. He migrated to the US in 1990,before the PPP went into power. Unfortunately, he fell while watching the President Obama swearing-in ceremony in January 2009. He was in a wheelchair thereafter, and developed heart problems. He had a triple bypass recently, and died last Saturday. Dozens of persons posted messages of condolence on Facebook, including senior diplomat, Odeen Ishmael, who was his favourite. He was also a friend of mine. In fact, his sister, Mavis, was married to my brother, but both of them died two years ago. He assisted me with valuable information when I was compiling my book, which is now in print, and will soon go into circulation. Albert is survived by his widow, Leila and three grown children. Condolences to the bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace.

UESTIONS over the weapons that were loaned to the Ministry of National Development of the People’s National Congress (PNC) Government during the 1970s and 1980s and are now missing must be answered, according to People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary Clement Rohee. Speaking during the ruling Party’s weekly press briefing, he stated that current PNC leader, Brigadier (rtd) David Granger, should be summoned to testify at the ongoing Commission of Inquiry into the death of Dr Walter Rodney. “I am convinced about the need for the Commission of Inquiry to summon Mr. Granger,” he said. Revelations from testimonies, which given at the CoI, prompted the PPP General Secretary’s call. Last August, Lieutenant Colonel Sydney James, who spent three days at the CoI on the witness stand, testified and submitted documentation that the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) loaned high-powered military weapons to the PNC’s Ministry of National Development. The records that Lieutenant Colonel James tendered as evidence to the Commission show that the GDF loaned 200odd weapons to the Ministry, as well as paramilitary organisations and other agencies. According to Rohee, both Granger and General Secretary of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Joseph Harmon, should be called to testify at the CoI. Both men served with the GDF during the 1970s and 1980s. “It is logical that a summons, because the Commission is free to summon people, should be issued for Mr. Granger and Mr. Harmon…they must not be allowed to escape scot-free,” Rohee said. The PPP General Secretary added that the questions that are hanging in the air must be answered. He said, “They should not be above scrutiny, in so far as the missing weapons are concerned…they worked in the military, they know what went on. LEGAL AUTHORITY “…the Commission of Inquiry has the legal authority, the legal remit, to summon Mr. Harmon and Mr. Granger to appear before the Commission to answer many questions associated with the demise of Dr Walter Rodney, as well as with respect to the weapons that have disappeared.” Of those 200-odd weapons, 155 are still missing today, with the GDF not engaged in searching for them. INSEPARABLE In a prior comment on the matter, when James’ revelations were first made, President Donald Ramotar noted that the Ministry of National Development was “inseparable” from the PNC, as it was the office of the General Secretary of the PNC at that time and so the party cannot escape liability for the return of the weapons. “When those weapons were given to the PNC, the present leader of the PNC (Mr. Granger) was the commander of the army at the time and now that he is the leader of the PNC, I would expect that he would make some genuine effort to return those weapons,” he said. According to the Head of State, the

missing weapons have found themselves in the hands of criminals, as indicated by Lieutenant Colonel Sydney James during his testimony. In 2008, the police found two of those guns, including a grenade launcher, in the possession of notorious criminals at Mahaicony. “We have been talking about the links of the Opposition to crime,” the President charged. He pointed out that the issue at hand relates not only to the 155 still missing weapons, but also to other weapons that have gone missing and used in criminal activities, which include the devastating crime wave that gripped the nation. Guyana’s unprecedented crime wave was responsible for numerous murders, kidnappings, and robberies and dates back to the now infamous February 2002 jailbreak, when five dangerous and armed prisoners escaped and sought refuge in Buxton village, which was widely regarded as a safe haven for criminals. Mr. Ramotar said: “We have said that the situation in Buxton would have never lasted this long, had there not been some political support for them in that area. Clearly we see that these are some of the things we have to fight against. What happened then impact us today, as far as crime is concerned.” He highlighted that Mr. Granger, on several occasions, called for the establishment of CoIs, but seems to ignore the need for a CoI to address something that is important for the country. “It is clear, coming out of the Commission, with evidence that these weapons were given to the PNC and they have found themselves in the criminal community. They have the responsibility of getting back those weapons,” the Head of State stressed. CONTINUED EFFORTS Until the weapons are returned, the President has assured that the relevant law enforcement agencies will continue their efforts to recover them. “We have been making a lot of efforts to get the weapons back, but maybe part of the reason we have not succeeded was what I just said, because of who was heading the army and the police at that time and where are they now,” he said. Mr. Ramotar stated too that his administration is committed to ensuring that illegal weapons are taken off the streets and out of the hands of criminals. He said: “Law enforcement agencies continuously will try to recoup those weapons…all the illegal weapons on the road, all the illegal weapons in the society, all the weapons in the hands of criminals, it is the responsibility of the law enforcement agencies to continue their work to try to get them back.” The Commander-in-Chief accepted his responsibility in this regard and stressed that the recovery of illegal weapons by law enforcement agencies is a standing order. “This is one of the important functions of the security forces, to get the weapons back. This is a standing order to get the weapons back,” he said. The Guyana Chronicle understands that the Defence Board has not yet addressed the revelations of the Walter Rodney CoI, as it has not met since.

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February 27-March 5, 2015

“Cherish the people that were there for you when no one else was” — Vp Premier WEEKLY HOROSCOPE

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Think about what you’re going to say, then pick up the phone and place the call. Taking the first few days of the week step-by-step is the best way to survive the frantic -- albeit fun -- times. Tuesday and Wednesday, if you find yourself flirting with someone, make yourself clear. This is also crucial on Thursday or Friday, but the people you’ll be dealing with will most likely be family members and the tenor of the conversation might be difficult and emotionally charged. A different kind of charge -- a blast of energy -- lifts your weekend to great heights.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)

The weekly horoscopes are updated on every week to gives you an in-depth insight into your family, your love life, any career opportunities, friends and money issues.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Monday through Wednesday are not great days to make major decisions about the future of your cash. In the present tense, cash will be uncharacteristically flying out of your pockets. More than anything, you’re spending money on entertaining ways to waste time. This is all well and good, but Thursday and Friday strike a deeper note -- your close friends are in the picture, and it’s been a while since you’ve caught up. Hanging out with someone and talking for hours is the best use of your Friday night. Saturday and Sunday, romance and art are prominent themes.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

It’s not raining, it’s pouring the first half of the week -- metaphorically, at least. You were in the mood to meet some new people, and a bus full of new people has just pulled up to your life. (If you’re single and looking, this is an especially wonderful development.) Chatting, handshaking and even flirting take up your week until Thursday, when money concerns distract you from your social life. Friday is a high point in your week -- you’ve gotten a lot done -- and Saturday and Sunday are fun, friend-filled and active.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

A party is a fine place to get some things figured out. You and your friends have a casual rapport that strikes fairly deeply, shorthand that lets you talk about weighty issues with lightness and humor. You are constantly impressed by these friends, especially on Wednesday, and Thursday and Friday your chest swells with contentment. Intuition, sensitivity and pride all figure strongly toward the end of the week. This weekend, someone who has heard good things about you will finally get to meet you; and they’ll treat you like a celebrity.

What you need at the outset of the week is the skills of a mathematician. If you’re not a mathematician, just work extra hard to be logical and reasonable when dealing with whatever comes your way. Emotional investment isn’t paying off at this juncture. That said, be as warm as possible when communicating with others. Thursday and Friday, largely because you’re giving off good vibes, a family event you’ve been dreading turns out to be a blast. On Saturday and Sunday, rely on your flexibility and organizational prowess to get everything done.

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

You’re sick of what you already know. You’d rather wing it in a conversation over a subject you’ve hardly ever considered. This is related to a desire -- that is strong Monday through Wednesday -- to experience new things. To grow mentally. To expand. Thursday and Friday, you have little time to acquire information, what with all the things everyone else needs from you; but even in your most trying moments you have an eye on the beauty around you. The weekend offers plenty of time to be around friends and stare up at the sky.

As good as it can be to take risks in your life, risks aren’t going to go your way on Monday or Tuesday. Tempted as you are, you’re best off passing them up. Being careful is key. Don’t let any minor details escape your attention on Wednesday. Thursday, the tension finally breaks and you can rely more on your wits. Sometimes it’s a lot more fun to go along for the ride than to be the person setting the course. Without the stress of being in control, you can open yourself up to worry-free bliss. Worries about work weigh on you this weekend. Modesty and calmness are the answer.

Some people like to sit on the porch and talk about their dreams. You’d rather march into the world and realize yours. But there are a lot of porch-sitters in your life, so for the first half of the week, keep your head down and ignore them. The second half of the week, you’re more open to other people, but you’d still be wise to follow your mood, and if that means building a fort with couch cushions, crawling in with a book and shutting out the rest of the world, so be it. Something takes you beyond your sofa this weekend -- a trip? -- and the journey does you tons of good.

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

Your wild side is coming through at the start of the week and people are responding well to it. You are the kind of person who makes an impact. Let your creative brilliance solve whatever conundrums are puzzling the people around you. Toward the middle of the week, your mind fills with possibilities for the future. This is a time for new beginnings. The workweek ends with the spotlight on you, and it stays there throughout the weekend -- a weekend that sees you rewarding yourself with an extravagant purchase.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

People love chatting with you, but your chatting time Monday through Wednesday is crowded out by more pressing tasks. Be nice, of course, but don’t let yourself get trapped in a conversation about, say, what was on TV last night. The best way to get through this week is to narrow your aim and strike quickly at everything. As you check things off your list, your momentum will build and you’ll get more done than you ever thought possible. Focus on one person on Friday; lay on the love. Saturday and Sunday, nothing is as it seems.

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

The fires of your romantic life are burning so brightly Monday through Wednesday that you can’t see anything else. The connection isn’t just about physical attraction; it’s deeper and more cerebral than that. If you could spend every hour of the week with this person, you would, but Thursday has something else in store for you: A lot of responsibilities to see through. Friday finds you tending to some long overlooked chores as well, although you find them therapeutic. Saturday and Sunday are marked by creativity and sudden changes.

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)

You are not charging out of the gate on Monday. Matter of fact, you might not even leave the house. The start of the week -- and through Wednesday -- you are busy but not particularly ambitious socially. A sense of uncertainty weighs heavily on you, at least until Thursday, when an unexpected romantic development puts a smile on your face. Expect the grin to last through Friday. Saturday and Sunday, you are inspired to go on a new health kick. In addition to ensuring you look good, this will help you feel good, too.

Caribbean Star Newspaper

February 27-March 5, 2015

Entertainment News

Katrina Kaif reveals secrets behind her glowing skin

on't take your skin for granted, says actress Katrina Kaif, who believes in the use of sunscreen, right intake of water and ensures that her makeup is removed well. The brand ambassador of the skincare range of L'Oreal Paris also says that women must take care of their body and skin according to their age. "We shouldn't take our skin for granted, especially since we are often exposed to dirt, heat and pollution daily. We should never underestimate the need for a sunscreen to protect your skin from strong UV rays," the 31-year-old told IANS in an email interview. "Through the day I drink lots of fluids, especially water to have my face feel fresh and hydrated. I always remove my makeup once I'm home for the day/night and use a moisturiser to not let my skin dry, even when I'm at home," she added. L'Oreal Paris's Skin Perfect range is backed by 10 years of research at the global and Indian L'Oreal Research and Innovation Labs. The new range from the brand addresses the skincare needs specific to that age. Talking about the need for a range that suits different age groups, she said: "Every decade in a woman's life comes with a changing set of priorities. It also comes with a changing set of skincare needs. L'Oreal Paris is addressing these needs of every Indian woman who might be prone to skin problems at some point in her life." Katrina agrees that while women are asked to take care of their skin with home remedies and tra-

onsidering the big bucks young stars are making these days, thanks to a spate of endorsements following box office success, it's not surprising to see them spending big too. While a plush abode is on almost everyone's list, until that dream is fulfilled, a pair of hot wheels is what many of them acquire immediately after stardom. Here's taking a look of who bought what after their film struck gold at the box-office. Alia Bhatt: Following her successive hits in 2014, Alia Bhatt recently gifted herself a new Audi. Although she has owned and driven high-end cars in the past, this is the first time the young ac-

ditional beauty products in addition to maintaining healthy food habits, from a young age, she stresses on the need to use special products later in life. "As we grow older, the demands of a hectic lifestyle take a toll on your body and your skin. This is why, it is essential to use products that replenish the vitality of your skin. Through its Skin Perfect range, L'Oreal Paris has personalised skincare for every age group, making it easy for Indian consumers to improve their skin tone leaving it with a healthy glow," she added. The Skin Perfect collection comprises three ranges to address skincare issues at every age -- 20+, 30+ and 40+. For the brand, Katrina has shot for a television commercial with Lisa Ray, who has been signed by L'Oreal Paris to endorse the new range. Katrina says Lisa is an absolute professional and full of life.

Amitabh Bachchan: 'Piku' to be promoted in unusual manner

egastar Amitabh Bachchan, who surprises his fans with each film, says "unusual works" will back his next movie 'Piku'. "The shoot for the PR of 'Piku' has begun and there are some most unusual works being done. Today we were a part of it along with Deepika (Padukone) and Irrfan (Khan). Unfortunately, I am not permitted to expose them here, but may I just say that they all look rather unusual and hilarious," the 72-year-old wrote on his official blog srbachchan. tumblr.com on Monday. Big B will be seen playing the role of Deepika's father in the film, which is directed by Shoojit Sircar, and majorly shot in Kolkata. Meanwhile, remembering the shooting days of 1976 drama-thriller film

Bollywood celebs invest in expensive, high-end cars!

'Do Anjaane', Amitabh also posted a black and white photograph in which he is shooting for the song 'Luk chup luk chup'. "This is Calcutta 1975 and the shooting of a delightful film 'Do Anjaane'. 'Deewar' had just released the previous day of travel to the city and the reception at Grand Hotel and the city was phenomenal...getting in and out of the Hotel was an army operation, This moment was the shooting of a song 'Luk chup luk chup jaao naa...' with the little kid. It was shot at the famous Botanical Gardens across the river Hoogly," he wrote. Big B says he used to carry a camera with him to capture moments on shootings. In the photograph, he is seen clicking the crowd on the other side of the lake.

tress has bought a car from her own savings. She bought a grey Audi 6 and is very excited with her new ride.

Salman Khan hit-and-run: Prosecution seeks inclusion of entire evidence of dead witness

he prosecution in the alleged 2002 hit-and-run case involving actor Salman Khan told the trial court on Monday that it wanted inclusion of the complete evidence of a crucial witness, Ravindra Patil, who died in 2007. Special public prosecutor Pardeep Gharat said the complete evidence was in the form of the deposition and cross-examination of the witness conducted before the magistrate court. Patil, a former bodyguard of Khan, was with Khan on September 28, 2002. He had given two statements to the police about the incident and stood by his subsequent statement where he said he had warned the actor, who was allegedly drunk, to go slow but he had not paid heed. In his statement to the police immediately after the mishap, which claimed one life, Patil had not mentioned that Khan was drunk. In the midst of the trial, he went missing. He was arrested in March 2006 for not reporting to duty and was sacked from the force after eight months. Defence advocate Srikant Shivde pointed out to the timing of the prosecution. "The delay is prejudicial as it should have been done at the time of the opening of the charge and not after almost all witnesses have been examined," Shivde said. The matter will now be heard on Friday when both sides are likely to argue on the admissibility of the evidence, which also includes that of the doctor who conducted the post-mortem. Last week, a constable had told the court that summons to depose before it could not be delivered as the doctor had moved to the US. The defence completed the cross-examination of the chemical analyst who

had earlier told the court that the alcohol level in Khan's blood sample was above the permissible level. The witness denied defence's claims that he had prepared a report on the higher percentage of alcohol on police instructions. He also denied that the report was a lie and that Khan's samples were contaminated.

February 27-March 5, 2015

Christina Aguilera Nails Britney Spears Impression on Jimmy Fallon

hristina Aguilera played a game of 'Wheel of Musical Impressions' with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show last night and wow, did she ever slay! Jimmy played along too, doing a respectable job, but Christina totally nailed her impersonations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and she got some tough ones too! Christina kicked things off with Cher, who she totally replicated with ease. Maybe that time on the set of Burlesque gave her some time to study the material first-hand? She also landed on Britney Spears â&#x20AC;&#x201C; someone she also has some personal experience with, as the two stars were

on The All-New Mickey Mouse Club together back in the day (plus they had that whole racy MTV VMAs performance with Madonna). Holy wow, Christina managed to get Brit's inflection spot-on, and with the song choice of "This Little Piggy," it was all that more impressive. Finally, she gave Shakira a whirl and landed some of the Latin singer's signature accent and articulation pretty masterfully. Given that Shakira replaced Christina on The Voice, and Christina has spent time with Cher and Britney, we're kind of questioning just how "random" this musical impression game is, Jimmy!

Caribbean Star Newspaper Jennifer Aniston Photobombs Jennifer Lopez at 2015 Oscars

ennifer Lopez just couldn't escape celebrity photobombs this Oscar weekend. After Jared Leto hopped into her shot at Tom Ford's Los Angeles fashion show, the Boy Next Door star was photobombed again Sunday night at the Oscars by none other than Jennifer Aniston and her fiance Justin Theroux. "Photo bombed by my favorite couple Jennifer and Justin #Oscars," J.Lo captioned a selfie on Instagram, which showed the actor and Cake star popping their heads into her photo and smiling. This was after Jennifer grabbed Emma Stone's butt on the red carpet, proving once again that she was determined to have some fun at the Academy Awards (in spite of not getting nominated). After cheering for Patricia Arquette's women-empowering Oscar speech with Meryl Streep, J.Lo couldn't help but also snap a pic with iconic actress, posting the selfie to Instagram as well. "MERYL

STREEP #oscars #oscarlegend #needsomeofthatoscarjuju lol," she captioned the snap. J.Lo, who presented an award at the show, turned heads in a low cut, Elie Saab gown at the star-studded event. Who knows...maybe Meryl's "Oscar juju" will rub off on her for next year.

87th Academy Awards: Double Negative wins an Oscar for Interstellar

hile Indian films failed to make a mark in this year's Academy Awards, there was an Indian media services outfit that had reasons to celebrate. Christopher Nolan's Interstellar won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and the studio credited with the win is a subsidiary of the Indian studio, Prime Focus. The Oscars victory was led by Double Negative, the London-based VFX studio, that merged with a subsidiary of Prime Focus in 2014 to create one of the world's largest 3D, animation and visual effects outfits. Over 80 per cent of the merged company is still held by Prime Focus. The award was presented to VFX Supervisors Paul Franklin and Andrew Lockley, SFX Supervisor Ian Hunter and New Deal Studios' VFX Supervisor Scott Fisher at the 87th Annual Academy Awards held on February 22 at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles. This is the second Oscar for Double Negative and Paul Franklin. They had previously won the Oscar for Christopher Nolan's Inception. Interstellar beat other nominees that included Captain America:

The Winter Soldier, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Guardians of the Galaxy and X-Men: Days of Future Past. A week ago, Double Negative had also won the BAFTA for the Visual Effects of the same film. Reacting to the news, Namit Malhotra Founder, Executive Chairman and Global CEO, Prime Focus said, "This is an incredibly proud moment for all of us at Prime Focus and Double Negative. I want to congratulate, Alex (Hope), Matt (Holben), Paul (Franklin) and the entire team of Double Negative for bringing home this exceptional honor. I have always been a great admirer of Mr. Nolan's films and hence it is really heartening for me to see our work on Interstellar being recognized as the world's best. On this joyous occasion I want to reaffirm our commitment to help Double Negative continue on its path of creative excellence that is second to none". Prime Focus has also worked on Hollywood films like Gravity, Avatar, Shrek, Tron: Legacy, among others. Avatar and Gravity are both Academy Award winners for Best Visual Effects in 2010 and 2014.

February 27-March 5, 2015 33 Caribbean Star Newspaper Selena Gomez Debuts New, Short Hairstyle at the Oscars

ew song, new hair? That's what Selena Gomez is all about these days. The singer is about to drop a new song with her rumored boyfriend Zedd, and just debuted a cute, new hairstyle...we can barely deal. Even though they didn't make their big Oscars debut like we all hoped, Selena did manage to stun when she was seen sporting a new 'do. This time she chopped off her long locks, and is going with a short style. It's a big difference from that big, curly hair she had in those topless photos that were released last week. This isn't the only big thing going down in Sel's life right now. She's supposed to be releasing a brand new video for her single "I Want You To Know" with Zedd any minute now... What do you think about Selena's latest hair switch up? Prefer her with long locks or short?

Best looks from the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscars after party

hen the clock struck midnight here in New York, the night was still young in Los Angeles. The stars attending the 2015 Academy Awards were getting ready to hit the after parties -- and they had a lot to celebrate! Many celebrities changed their dresses to attend the always glamorous Vanity Fair Oscars Party (we don't blame you, Jennifer Lopez and Felicity Jones - those ball gowns are not conducive to dancing the night away!) and that means we get a whole new round of gorgeous red carpet looks. The after party dresses are always a little bit sexier, slinkier, and darker. Many women traded in their pale hued gowns for sparkling black dresses with cut-outs and lace. Click through above to see the best looks from the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, and what the stars were wearing!

February 27-March 5, 2015

Caribbean Star Newspaper

Caribbean Connections

Dominica “fully committed” to Caribbean Fashion designer Community Single Market and Economy sentenced to life in prison

for 14-year-old schoolgirl’s murder

ominica has given its support for closer regional integration saying that it was necessary in a changing global environment. Trade Minister Ian Douglas, addressing the start of a two-day workshop for media workers on the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Single Market and Economy (CSME), said Dominica is “fully committed to the integration process”. “There are tremendous benefits to be derived for our citizens from the integration movement. The world is increasingly becoming globalised into trading blocs… and as a result, we as vulnerable economies must remain together so that we can be stronger. We can either swim together or sink one by one,” he told the opening ceremony here on Monday night. Douglas said that the single economic space within the 15-member CARICOM grouping has created more opportunities for trade. “Any Dominican product or any Dominican professional can move within and throughout the region free of any impediments as long as you have the CARICOM Skills Certificate. And these opportunities are being created for hassle free travel and for the establishment of local businesses anywhere in the region without impediments,” Douglas said. The CSME allows for the free movement of goods, services, labour and skills across the region and Douglas said these were among the “tangible benefits that can be had from the integration process.

“And this is why we in Dominica will support any and every effort towards the sensitization of the public on the elements of the Treaty of Chaguaramas and that is why the media personally and the spokesperson are important to the process,” he said. The two-day workshop here is part of a series of initiatives being undertaken by the Guyana-based CARICOM Secretariat to sensitize the region to the functions of the CSME. Deputy Programme Manager at the CSME Unit, Phillip Mc Claren said that the public awareness campaign is also being undertaken in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Jamaica, Belize, Guyana, Antigua and Barbuda, St. kitts-Nevis and St. Lucia. “Public education is a critical component that is in our view an absolute necessity to inform CARICOM nationals how they can access these rights and participate in the process of regional integration,” he said.

J$195m allocated for Foreign Affairs Ministry new offices

INGSTON, Jamaica – Funding of J$195.4 million has been allocated to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade to construct new office spaces in downtown Kingston. This proposed facility is expected to provide adequate accommodation for staff, meeting and conference facilities, and waiting areas for diplomats and other visitors. The move is said to be part of the re-development of downtown Kingston, as stated in the Estimates of Expenditure that is now before the House of Repre-

sentatives. Ownership of the land for the project has been transferred from the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) to the Foreign Ministry, and a review of the schematic design of the building was conducted. The feasibility, geological and storm surge studies, and bathymetric and topographic surveys, have also been completed. Work that is to begin for the 2015/16 period include the commencement of coastal revetment and drainage works; minor works and land preparation, inclusive

of clearing and removal of palm trees as preparatory work for the construction of the building. Also to be undertaken are: securing of building application and permits from the Kingston and St Andrew Corporation (KSAC), National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), and the National Water Commission (NWC) among others; installation of temporary access to municipal water supply and electricity; and completion of construction drawings. The project is receiving grant funding from the Government of the People’s Republic of China.

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37-year-old fashion designer and photo studio operator who pleaded guilty to murdering 14-year-old schoolgirl Santoya Campbell, has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Cornelius Robinson was told by the Westmoreland Circuit Court that he would become eligible for parole after he spends 25 years behind bars. The body of the schoolgirl was found in garbage bags under a bridge, near a river close to the Frome Technical High School, where she was a grade eight student on January 27. Robinson turned himself over to the police two days after her body was discovered. In court, he broke down, apologising to the family of the school girl. The court heard that Robinson, who had no previous conviction, admitted to the police and the probation officer that he knew Santoya, who lived in the same community as himself, since she was attending primary school and that her mother asked him to assist her with lunch money, to which he agreed. Robinson claimed that the young schoolgirl, who used to visit his photo studio, started to make sexual advances on him to which he finally yielded once between late September and October 2014. He also claimed that he was blackmailed by Santoya who started to make demands, including that he buy her a smartphone, to which he agreed. Robinson said that before Santoya went to school on the morning of January 26, she visited his business where she aggressively demanded J$6,000 (One Jamaica dollar =US$0.008 cents) to purchase the cellular phone. He said he told her he did not have the money and she threatened to report their relationship to her mother and his wife. Robinson said that it was at that time he became frustrated and held the girl from behind and strangled her to death. He confessed that he hid the corpse in a back room of his business and later in the night dumped it under the bridge.

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February 27-March 5, 2015

Bus driver dies after injured in Parika lock-ups

elatives of a 38-year-old minibus driver of Cornelia Ida, West Coast Demerara are seeking the truth regarding the way he met his death while in police custody after noticing “marks of violence about his body.” Police sources said Zaharudeen Rozan who was arrested sometime on Tuesday evening appeared sick yesterday morning and was taken to the Leonora Cottage Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Rozan, a father of three who lived alone, was arrested sometime on Tuesday night for allegedly damaging a neighbour’s fence and taken to the Leonora Police Station. He was then placed in the lock-ups at the Parika Police Station and was said to be sitting in a corner by himself. He was also “saying all kinds of things” and started banging his head against the concrete wall. According to the sources, the officers contacted their colleagues at the Leonora station yesterday morning after noticing that he was sick and they sent a patrol vehicle to transport him to the hospital. Commander of ‘D’ Division, Assistant Commissioner, Marlon Chapman and other officers visited the home of the man’s parents at Hague Backdam around 3:45 pm yesterday to break the sad news. His father, Abdul Majeed told Stabroek News that after listening to the police’ account of what happened they asked if they can have the body for burial today, in keeping with Islamic teachings. The man had also told the officers that he did not want an autopsy to be performed on the body but after examining it at the Ezekiel Mortuary he may very well go through with it. The body bore marks to the left hand, bruises on the stomach and knees, and blood was oozing out of the eyes. He lamented that his son could not bang his head to the wall and have all those marks. He is demanding to know the truth and said the matter would not be dropped easily. He said too that his son last spoke to him around 10 pm on Tuesday and he sounded normal. He was at the time “rolling barbwire” and told his father that some boys were trying to steal his bicycle and the barbwire. Majeed said he visited the area and was told by some neighbours that Rozan was not known to have problems with anyone. The fence that he reportedly damaged is located obliquely opposite and said to be made of steel. Police said in a release that at about 8:45 am yesterday Rozan was “alive and lying on the floor of the lock-ups…” Following questioning of other prisoners in the lock-ups, he was taken for medical treatment at the hospital. The release said too that investigations are being conducted by the Police Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR). Rozan was arrested and taken into

custody around 9:10 pm on Tuesday following a report of damage to property that was made against him, according to the release. Rozan’s death is the second on the West Demerara that the police have faced questions over in recent months. Relatives of Asif Rahim Khatoon, the Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara fisherman who was allegedly killed by police are finding it hard to cope with his death and “looking for answers.” His wife, Soorsattie ‘Lilly’ Chandrapaul, 35, is disappointed at the snail’s pace at which the investigation is going and feels justice is being denied.

Khatoon who was arrested around 11 pm on November 21 during a domestic dispute with Chandrapaul had reportedly told her that the police had beaten him severely. As a result, he suffered fractured skull, broken jaw and injuries to his stomach. His face was also swollen and he was “vomiting blood,” according to Chandrapaul. She said all of that could have been avoided and her husband would have still been alive had the police not treated him in such a brutal manner. “He had no problem with the police

and I don’t know why the police brutalized him like that He lost his life for no reason. This cannot be fair!” the distraught woman cried. “He was a very hardworking fisherman and was earning for his family. Now it is so hard for us to get by. We are facing a really difficulty time. My husband left a house yes but we can’t eat this house.” So far, no charge has been laid against any policeman in this case as the force has said there has been no positive identification. Over the years there have been other cases of deaths in police lock-ups.

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President issues Dissolution Proclamation – cites enfranchising voters as reason for delay

HE proclamation for the dissolution of Parliament has been issued by President Donald Ramotar, and will take effect from February 28. Making the announcement last evening, President Ramotar said: “I issued the Proclamations that identify 28th February, 2015 as the date of the dissolution of the 10th Parliament of Guyana, and the Ten Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs).” He gave as the reason for the delay in making the move was so as to ensure that all eligible voters are enfranchised in the lead-up to the May 11 general and regional elections. “I did not dissolve the Parliament at the same time because, had I done so, the Claims and Objections period, which also allows for transfers would have been truncated. Were the latter to have occurred, thousands of Guyanese voters who changed their place of residence would not have been able to obtain their transfers, and this could have led to them being disenfranchised,” the President said in a televised address to the nation. This fact was confirmed by senior officials of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). Also, the Claims subset of the Claims and Objection period ended on Sunday, February 22, while the Objections

subset will end on February 27. To date, the numbers released by GECOM indicate that thousands have taken advantage of the Claims and Objections period. Parliament had remained prorogued following President Ramotar’s November 10 proclamation in the face of a Confidence motion that would have ended the life of the 10th Parliament and move the country to even earlier elections. The Head of State’s subsequent announcement of a date for elections came after the objective of prorogation (dialogue in the face of political impasse) failed. THE EXECUTIVE AND SPENDING Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, told the Guyana Chronicle last evening that the President’s announcement is in accordance with the constitutional prescription. Article 61 of the Constitution states thus: “An election of members of the National Assembly under Article 60 (2) shall be held on such day within three months after dissolution of Parliament as the President shall appoint by proclamation.” The Attorney-General said that the Executive Government, the President and his Cabinet, will continue in their roles until a new executive has been sworn in.

On the question of spending, given that Parliament is dissolved, Nandlall noted that the relative proclamation will activate the provisions of Article 219 (1), combined with the Fiscal Management and Accountability Act. Together, they provide that in any financial year, the Government is empowered to spend one-twelfth of the Budget of the preceding year in continuing to provide the normal services of the Government of Guyana, until an Appropriation Act (a Budget) is passed. “This position obtains whether Parliament is in session or not, or whether there will be elections or no elections. Indeed, if Parliament (were) in session, the National Assembly could not have prevented this constitutional and legal formula in relation to spending during this period (before the new Budget is passed) from being applied,” Nandlall said. After Elections, Article 219, paragraph 3 of the Constitution, will be activated until a first budget is passed for the 11th Parliament of Guyana. Commenting of the life of the 10th Parliament, Nandlall said, “The 10th Parliament slaughtered democracy, where personal political agendas as well as vin-

dictive and vendetta politics trumped national interests, national development, and the people’s welfare. “This was manifested by the cutting of three successive National Budgets, where important national projects were crippled; the voting down of crucial pieces of legislation, among other things. In my considered view, the 10th Parliament failed Guyana and the people of Guyana. We now go to elections now,” the Attorney General posited. Asked which groups of public officials will be affected by the dissolution, Nandlall disclosed that these will include the RDCs and Members of Parliament (MPs). WORKINGS OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Additionally, Clerk of the National Assembly, Mr Sherlock Isaacs, in a prior comment, explained that once the proclamation of dissolution is issued, preparations for the next Parliament -– the 11th Parliament -– will commence. “Once Parliament is dissolved, I will write the MPs to notify them that they are no longer Members of the House, and I will also be writing to the Auditor General to stop payments for their services in that post,” he said. The new 65 members relative to representation in the House will be decided based on the outcome of the upcoming general and regional elections; and who those individuals are will be based on the names submitted via a candidates’ list submitted on nomination day by the contesting political parties. Speaker of the House, Mr Raphael Trotman, also commented on the dissolution of Parliament after the announcement. He said, “The 10th Parliament has ended, predictably after three years. It was historic in so many respects, and will forever be remembered as a crucible that forged a new democracy.” The 10th Parliament was convened on January 12, 2012.

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February 27-March 5, 2015 Caribbean Star Newspaper EMA boss keeps info close to chest

Jamaica passes “ganja” Bill decriminalising small amounts of marijuana

he Jamaica parliament Tuesday night gave the green light to the amendments of the Dangerous Drugs Act make possession of two ounces or less of marijuana a non-arrestable, ticketable offence that attracts no criminal record. National Security Minister Peter Bunting piloted the Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill that was passed with five amendments in the Senate on February 6. Opposition Spokesman on Justice and Security Delroy Chuck called for the Portia Simpson-Miller government to renegotiate international treaties relating to marijuana. He told legislators that that Jamaica should push for marijuana, popularly known here as “ganja,” to be struck from the United Nations list of prohibited substances. The government has said it intends to cash-in on the decriminalisation of ganja, particularly in the area of medicinal use, which is a US$2.5 billion market in the United States. The reaction to the news on social media was swift with an outpouring of support via Twitter. Under the amendment to the Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act a person found in possession of a small quantity of ganja, is a minor, or an adult who appears to be dependent on the substance, they are to be referred to the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) by the police officer issuing the ticket. Additionally, the Bill prohibits the smoking of marijuana in public places, and makes provisions for the granting of licences, permits and other authorisations to enable the establishment of a regulated industry for ganja for medical, scientific, and therapeutic uses. It also provides for the creation of a Cannabis Licensing Authority, which will be responsible for developing the regulations governing the medical marijuana industry.

he Environmental Management Authority yesterday was exploring new leads in the investigation into the source of the contamination at the Caroni Water Treatment Plant. A team of investigators from the EMA’s Emergency Response and Investigations (ERI) unit tested water at schools, watercourses around the Caroni area and areas near the treatment plant as the probe continued. The team used a portable hydrocarbon detector to analyse the water. The results in all the tests revealed there was zero milligrams per litre (mg/L) for the total petroleum hydrocarbons, meaning the water was safe and showed near zero traces of contamination. Contacted last evening, EMA chairman Dr Allan Bachan said investigators were pursuing several good leads. He declined further comment on what the information was, however, saying he did not want to compromise the investigation. “We have to let the investigation take its course,” he added. The T&T Guardian yesterday visited numerous areas around Central that were affected on Wednesday by the water contamination from a petroleum-like substance. Residents in one of those communities claimed a company that stores diesel on its compound was responsible for a leakage which caused the eventual contamination of the water in the Caroni River. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the residents told the T&T Guardian an

T&T Guardian’s Rachael Espinet checks the water coming out of a compound in central Trinidad yesterday. The drain feeds into the nearby Caroni River where the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) also conducted tests yesterday. accident on the company’s compound last week Friday had led to a storage tank leaking diesel into a nearby drain which eventually flowed into the river. The residents said a truck was filling the tank with diesel when the accident occurred and diesel started spilling out of the compound and into the nearby drain. A company source said workers on the compound noticed that there was a leak but it went untreated until after the weekend. The tank, which was half full at the time of the incident, was moved when an accident occurred. After the tank

was moved, it was refilled and it was only on Tuesday that company officials began to address the spillage. A resident said on Tuesday two trucks entered their area, one that was marked clearly as a WASA Estate Police vehicle, as well as a helicopter hovering over the company. The resident added that the compound was subsequently cleaned, particularly on the outside where the drains were cleaned out and fresh concrete was placed on top of the area where the spill remnants could be seen.

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Mighty Afghans find their voice As their side stumbled towards victory, Afghanistan’s fans helped provide the final impetus and turned Dunedin into a corner of Kandahar

he handful of Afghanistan supporters who had travelled from around New Zealand - a couple from Australia, too - had turned one corner of the University Oval into Kandahar. Most of them now settled in the southern hemisphere once lived around the historical city. One among them left Kandahar in 2000 and moved temporarily to Peshawar, in Pakistan, before finally establishing a base in New Zealand. That was before cricket had taken over as Afghanistan’s No. 1 sport from boxing, wrestling and buzkashi. He had flown down along with his wife and two daughters from Auckland to watch the two Dunedin games. The group around him were all friends and family,

dressed in their best kurtas and embroidered vests, complete with matching pakolson their heads, speaking in Pashto and English together, waving two big flags and delivering their own version of the chant from Remember the Titans to ensure their players did not feel alone. The first time the chant went up was in the 33rd over of Scotland’s innings whenHamid Hassan, standing at mid-off dived forward to pluck up a low chance offShapoor Zadran’s bowling. Hassan had been signing autographs for the group only a while ago and was quick to respond with a wave. The group, on its feet now, kept repeating the chant knowing they were being heard. It grew louder as Dawlat Zadran struck four overs later

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Shapoor Zadran headed towards Afghanistan’s supporters after completing victory and directed his celebration towards the supporters. But it was the last time in a while that the chant was heard as Scotland’s lower order frustrated Afghanistan to stretch the total to 210. Many things can hurt a newcomer in a big tournament like this. It could be swing, bounce, the wind chill, the quality of the opposition, or just being in a foreign country. Afghanistan had a good start to the tournament in Canberra before Bangladesh fought back strongly; they were much closer against Sri Lanka in Dunedin three days ago only to see Mahela Jayawardene and Thisara Perera shut doors on them. But today was Afghanistan’s big day. They believed it. And, as they opted to bowl, their fans believed it too. On the eve of this match, Afghanistan batsman Javed Ahmadi had said people back home wanted to see them beat a Full Member but mid-way through the second innings it appeared that, in aiming for bigger targets, they had taken lightly an opposition not dissimilar to them. Following a slump from 85 for 2 to 97 for 7, 114 away from a win, things turned rather bleak, enough to send their supporters into despair. They hadn’t seen this coming. They didn’t want to see what was coming. For the next few overs, the quiet in that little corner was making its presence felt. It probably helped the two batsmen in the middle. Passion can drive adrenaline, which was exactly what was not needed. Samiullah Shenwari and Dawlat took the approach that had helped Scotland’s lower order survive - prevent any further damage. Only 10 runs came as they blocked the next six overs, biding time in hope that there would be a release somewhere. So did their fans. They quietly saw the match unfold, felt Shenwari’s agony when Dawlat played an absurd shot to be

dismissed, probably expected the worst at that stage but, throughout, the two big Afghanistan flags stayed up, fluttering in the chilly breeze. The clouds of despair only showed signs of lifting when Shenwari smashed a six and a four of consecutive deliveries in the 39th over. The six was Shenwari’s first, the four a confirmation of a signal that the chase was on. That sign was read on the grass banks as a call for back-up. Shenwari was going to take control but he needed support. And so they screamed again, “Mighty, mighty Afghans”, for the only the third time in the day. The neutral supporters had come in with the promise of being Scotland’s back-up but they didn’t really care to take sides; they were just loving the fight. Shenwari would go on to hit three sixes in the 47th over, the third one landing just in front of the Afghan group. He was dismissed in the same over but then the back-up troops took over. They were up and running every single with their last pair. As Shapoor ran towards midwicket after hitting the winning runs, they ran towards him; as he knelt down with his arms outstretched, they were facing him with theirs open. With some 20 yards between them, they were all in one embrace. “When we see the crowd, we get more happy, and we feel that we have more company,” Shenwari said after the match. “When we get a wicket, or a boundary, we get a shout, so we feel so good.” As the rest trickled away, the Afghan supporters walked right by the dressing room to get closer to their players, chanting “Mighty Afghans” followed by “Afghanistan Zindabad”. The slick ground DJ, never to miss a trick, was quick to switch to Afghan tunes, transforming this lush corner of the world temporarily to Kandahar once again.

Caribbean Star Newspaper Dhawan hundred sets up big win over South Africa India 307 for 7 (Dhawan 137, Rahane 79) beat South Africa 177 (Du Plessis 55, Ashwin 3-41) by 130 runs

ndia showed just why no one was writing them off even after they had spent two-and-a-half months in Australia without a win. They might not be the strongest team in the field, but on big days in limited-overs cricket they stay calmer than most. In a match to potentially decide who finishes top of their group, India sat back and saw South Africa work themselves up into a frenzy, get too funky and wilt under the weight of their own mistakes. This was India’s first win over South Africa in a World Cup match. If at all, India like going old school on big days. Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli began slowly, made sure India had a solid platform before they began to accelerate. Dhawan went on to score his first century in three months spent in Australia

- his personal best and also the highest scoreagainst South Africa in a World Cup match. Kohli fell for 46, but Ajinkya Rahane scored 79 off 60 to help Dhawan along. India kept the defence simple too: bowl as few bad balls as possible, and once again under pressure South Africa imploded. The execution of both the plans from India was spot on, but that had a lot to do with how simple the plans and preparation were. South Africa called in Gary Kirsten and Michael Hussey for consultation, they picked an extra bowler in Wayne Parnell, they used spinners in unconventional parts of the innings, but the anxiety showed the most in the fielding. Hashim Amla dropped Dhawan on 53, but anxiety was never more apparent in their trigger-happiness with unnecessary throws at the stumps and fumbles on the ground. It’s hard to remember when South Africa last fielded so badly.

Dilshan, Sangakkara tons set up big win Sri Lanka 332 for 1 (Dilshan 161*, Sangakkara 105*) beat Bangladesh 240 (Sabbir 53, Shakib 46, Malinga 3-35) by 92 runs

ri Lanka have finally made themselves heard, 12 days into the World Cup. Tillakaratne Dilshanand Kumar Sangakkara did most of the talking through their bats, hammering unbeaten centuries that set up a 92-run win over Bangladesh at the MCG. Bangladesh were bowled out for 240 inside 47 overs after they once again shuffled the batting line-up, leaving Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim with too much to do. Both batsmen aren’t particularly renowned for stitching together big partnerships during a chase, so aiming to gun down 333 from the 21st over remained an ineffectual exercise. Contrast that with Sri Lanka who usually have most of their in-form batsmen in the top order. Dilshan was one of them, making an unbeaten 161, his highest ODI score. Sangakkara celebrated his 400th ODI with his 22nd century having come into bat in the 25th over. Sri Lanka also became the only side to lose just one wicket in a 50-over innings as they ended with 332 for 1. The Dilshan-Sangakkara partnership added 210 runs in 25.3 overs for the unbroken second wicket, following the 122-run opening stand between Dilshan and Lahiru Thirimanne. Bangladesh fielded poorly, highlighted by three dropped catches and a missed stumping. Sangakkara was dropped on 23 and 60: Taskin Ahmed fumbled a low return catch, and Mominul Haque dropped a sitter at point. In addition, Anamul Haque dropped a dolly at slip in the first over to give Thirimanne a life, before the bats-

man was reprieved through the missed stumping. Anamul also had a chance to run out Dilshan who was halfway down the pitch after a mix-up, but without a back-up, his throw at the striker’s end was hesitant and ultimately, futile. Rubel Hossain took the only Sri Lanka wicket to fall when Thirimanne lazily guided his short ball to third man where Taskin took the catch. But from there, Dilshan and Sangakkara batted without much worry to ensure a score in excess of 300, adding 115 in the last 10 overs. Bangladesh’s chase got off to a poor start as Tamim Iqbal was bowled by Lasith Malinga second ball, beaten by pace. Soumya Sarkar, though, remained unfazed, immediately striking a full-toss for four. He would hit four more boundaries, including three off successive deliveries from Suranga Lakmal.It was the sort of counterattack Bangladesh badly needed at the stage, but Sarkar lasted for only 15 balls, edging Angelo Mathews for 25. Curiously, Mominul Haque was sent to bat at No. 4 for the first time in his short ODI career, and was out three balls later, slashing a catch to Jayawardene at slip. More incongruity followed in the Bangladesh batting line-up when Mahmudullah was sent ahead of Shakib at No. 5. The last time this happened in 2013, Shakib wasn’t in the Bangladesh team due to an ankle injury. Sri Lanka’s decision to play with one less bowler in the absence of Jeevan Mendis ultimately wasn’t tested enough as they had plenty of runs to bank on. Malinga took three wickets and Lakmal bowled with a lot of energy, but two dropped catches meant he didn’t end with better bowling figures. Sri Lanka, nonetheless, have plenty to take away from this resounding result.

February 27-March 5, 2015

West Indies mull possibility of replacing Darren Bravo

A team spokesperson revealed that Darren Bravo is taking longer than expected to recover from his hamstring injury

ive days after sustaining a low-grade tear to his left hamstring, Darren Bravo is still unable to run, which has forced West Indies’ management to “begin discussions” over the possibility of calling for a replacement player. A team spokesperson confirmed to ESPNcricinfo that Bravo is “taking longer than expected to recover” and there is a chance West Indies will need cover. Bravo will sit out West Indies’ next match against South Africa, after also missing Tuesday’s match against Zimbabwe, and he may not be able to make a comeback against India as planned. West Indies have seven days between the games in Sydney and Perth and then another nine days before their final group match against UAE in Napier. It is expected that if Bravo has not recovered in time for the India match, a re-

placement will be called up. After missing the South Africa tour because of personal issues, Bravo returned for the World Cup with mixed results. He scored two ducks in four innings, including one in a warm-up game, and was on 49 when he retired hurt in the match against Pakistan. Jonathan Carter took his place in the starting XI against Zimbabwe but was not required to bat; he may get the opportunity to do so against South Africa. West Indies do not have another extra batsman in the side and will have to look at the rest of their talent pool. Leon Johnson, who was part of the ODI series in South Africa albeit without much success, would be one option. Narsingh Deonarine, who also played that series and had a decent score of 43 in one of the matches, may also come into contention.

WORLD CUP POINTS TABLE – 02/26/2015 Team

NRR

PTS

+3.586

+0.047

AUS

+2.220

BAN

+0.130

AFG

-0.760

ENG

-1.415

SCO

-1.735

Group A

TeamPWDLNRNRRPTS Group B IND

+2.060

+1.339

IRE

+0.338

-0.680

ZIM

-0.827

UAE

-0.175

PAK

-2.260

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February 27-March 5, 2015 41 Caribbean Star Newspaper Gayle, Samuels South Africa v West Indies, World Cup 2015, Group B, SydneyFebruary 27, 2015 smash Zimbabwe and records West Indies 372 for 2 (Gayle 215, Samuels 133*) beat Zimbabwe 289 (Williams 76, Ervine 52, Taylor 3-38) by 73 runs

n ODI double-hundred should feel monumental. This one felt inevitable. The fastest ODI double-hundred should feel exhilarating, like a rollercoaster ride. This felt like a quiet drive home from a suburban Tupperware party. That’s what Chris Gayle does. He makes a double ton seem inevitable after going 19 months without an ODI century. This was the fifth double-century in ODIs, and it came exactly five years after Sachin Tendulkar first reached the landmark. Once a year is too frequent a rate for the milestone to be special any more, and since it was Gayle, it answered the question of when rather than if. Interviewed right after his dismissal off the final ball of the innings, Gayle himself said a lot of people had expected it from him. “A lot of fans,” he said, “have tweeted about it since Rohit Sharma scored two double-hundreds.” Gayle finished on 215 from 147 balls. He hit 10 fours and sent 16 sixes flying over the straight boundary or into a group of fans dressed as a coven of witches beyond the midwicket boundary. At the other end, unnoticed, Marlon Samuels made his highest ODI score and played second fiddle in a partnership of 372, the highest for any wicket in ODIs. It had drizzled all through the West Indies innings, but only got heavy enough for the players to go off the field in the third over of Zimbabwe’s innings, by which time they had already lost Regis Chakabva. When play resumed 20 minutes later, the target had been revised to 363 from 48 overs. Despite losing two more wickets by the end of the eighth over, Zimbabwe made enough of a fist of the chase to make you wonder what might have happened had West Indies only made 320. The revival began with an 80-run partnership between Brendan Taylor and Sean Williams, before Williams and Craig Ervine - who had revived Zimbabwe in their chase against UAE - upped the rate of scoring with a 51-run fifth-wicket stand off just 46 balls. When Williams holed out off a miscued a pull in the 28th over, Zimbabwe needed 186 from 20.1 overs. They had brought the equation down to a Twenty20 chase, just about, but had lost five wickets in doing so. They just had too much left to do, and when Ervine, having used the stroke productively during his innings of 51, was bowled trying to sweep a darted Gayle offbreak, they were in danger of being bowled out. Gayle had struck four balls after coming on. In his next over, he had Stuart Matsikenyeri lbw, deceiving him for length. This was entirely his day.

De Villiers 162* off 66, WI 151 all out South Africa 408 for 5 (De Villiers 162*, Amla 65, du Plessis 62, Rossouw 61, Holder 1-104) beat West Indies 151 (Holder 56, Tahir 5-45) by 257 runs

est Indies must be sick of AB de Villiers and South Africa by now. As if all those records broken in Johannesburg earlier this year were not enough, South Africa returned to embarrass them with another plethora, this time in a World Cup match. The most significant of those were 261 runs in the last 20 overs, a World Cup record and second only to the Johannesburg loot in all ODIs, de Villiers smashing the fastest 150 in ODIs, and the highest team total on Australian soil, an astonishing 408 on what was – believe it or not – a slow somewhat two-paced pitch. West Indies couldn't even score as much as de Villiers did, registering the joint-worst defeat in World Cups to give Pakistan and Ireland a boost should the final equation come down to net run-rate. De Villiers now has the fastest fifty, hundred and 150 in ODI cricket – all against West Indies – and the fastest double cannot be too far away. Some might say West Indies did themselves a favour by not employing a slip during the stabilising partnership of 127 in 23.4 overs between Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis. Had West Indies been more urgent and less content with the calm before the storm, they could have brought in the lower middle order early. Going by the carnage in the end, that might not have been that good a thing for West Indies. Amla and du Plessis played important innings when the ball wasn't coming on, and when West Indies were bowling well at the top of the innings. Rossouw went one better and refused to slow down when Chris Gayle removed both Amla and du Plessis in the same over. He scored 61 off 39. Yet all three shall be consigned to being footnotes on a day that de Villiers showed there is no better front-runner in contemporary cricket. This whole innings had followed the disturbingly frequent norm between bigger teams where the pitch has little in it for the bowlers, nothing happens in the first 30 overs of the first innings, and then the batsmen erupt thanks to the new fielding regulations. The only way to counter it is to keep taking wickets or be exceptionally good with defensive bowling in the

end. West Indies didn't quite go out of their way to take wickets in the initial middle overs, and their bowlers wilted in the end. However, de Villiers' hitting – a triumph of imagination and orthodoxy in the same brief while – managed to bring joy to what is becoming mundane. The plunder began when Rossouw and de Villiers – batting first as opposed to chasing, which is when their team tends to struggle – showed no signs of the circumspection that was a feature of their defeat to India. The two added 134 in 12.3 overs. West Indies managed to get only 12 dots in during the partnership, including none in the Powerplay that cost them 72 runs. Rossouw and de Villiers matched each other stroke for stroke, and at one moment for statistics too: when the two were 55 off 34 with five fours each and a six each. That's not a double whammy you want to be a part of. West Indies managed to break the prospect of twin centuries by sending Rossouw back with the score at 280 in the 43rd over, but the real true unadulterated mayhem was yet to be unleashed. West indies had even drawn themselves some relative quiet by keeping South Africa down to 330 by the end of the 47th over. De Villiers was 95 off 50, and hadn't yet hit top gear. Now Jason Holder brought himself on. He had bowled two maidens. Taken the wicket of de Kock. Conceded only 40 in eight. At one point only nine in five overs. Now imagine the pressure on the 23-year-old captain

PCB asks Moin Khan to return home

he PCB has asked Moin Khan, Pakistan’s chief selector and a member of the tour selection committee, to return home after he was reportedly seen in a casino two days before the team’s clash against West Indies in Christchurch. The board has also launched an official investigation against him. The team manager Naveed Cheema confirmed to AFP that he was heading the investigation, andShaharyar Khan, the PCB chairman, said strict action will be taken against Moin should he be found guilty. “We have launched an investigation over the reports that Moin Khan visited a casino, and action will be taken if the reports are

proven true,” Shaharyar told reporters in Lahore. “As per initial reports, Moin went there to have a meal two days before the match against West Indies and a Pakistani couple photographed him and made a video. We will not make anybody a scapegoat and will investigate this incident before taking any action.” Moin has held several positions in the Pakistan setup over the last year such as team manager, coach, and head of the selection committee. He was earlier removed as the team manager so that he could travel with the side to Australia and New Zealand as a member of the tour selection panel. Though Moin isn’t a part of the official

of what was once an intimidating side. In a complete meltdown he bowled length deliveries, two no-balls and went for 34 runs in the 48th over. The intimidation was well justified. De Villiers, though, was just having fun: going down the ground, going over fine leg, reversing over third man deliveries that were pitched in almost identical spots. Andre Russell got lucky in the next over as he bowled the first three deliveries to Farhaan Behardien, for only nine runs. Holder – poor Holder – again started the last over to de Villiers. He kept feeding that driving slot, and de Villiers kept hurting him for 30 more in that over. He had brought up his 100 off the 52nd ball he faced, two behind the World Cup record held by Kevin O'Brien, but reached his 150 off the 64th ball he faced. And then celebrated with back-to-back sixes to end the innings. Holder had now conceded 104, fifth-worst overall, and the worst 10-over analysis in World Cups. You can hardly fault a side for being demoralised after such repeated beatings. Once Kyle Abbott removed Gayle early, with an outswinger that hit the top of the leg stump, the fight was going to be in short supply, which was reduced further by the excellent fielding and the legspin of Imran Tahir. There was small consolation for Holder in that his 56 off 48 helped West Indies avoid the worst defeat in ODIs. World Cup squad, he has permission to attend team meetings and if invited, can even enter the dressing room. While Moin has generally avoided interacting with the players during matches, he has, at times, been seen sitting next to them in the dugout since he holds an ICC accreditation. This latest incident comes just over a week after eight Pakistan players, including Shahid Afridi, were fined 300 AUD each for breaking the team curfew in the days leading up to their opening game against India in Adelaide. Pakistan lost that contest by 76 runs, before capitulating against West Indies by 150 runs, leaving them rooted to the bottom of Group B. Their fielding against West Indies, in particular, left a lot to be desired, as the players dropped as many as six catches, before the team’s top order crumbled chasing 311.

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