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FIVE-PART SECURITY STRATEGY FORMED TO CRUSH CRIMINAL NETWORK The government will be working closely with the Guyana Police Force to ensure that there is a serious approach to tackling the country’s escalating crime situation, according to Minister of State Joseph Harmon who announced that there is a five-part security strategy in the works to crush this criminal network.

GOV’T MEETS ON STRATEGY TO FIGHT CRIME President David Granger convened a high-level security meeting on developing a strategy to address the recent upsurge in crimes and government afterward emphasised that it would be going after criminals.

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UNDER QUERY Children’s Life Fund investigation: Doctor raised concern after 2 children died post surgery at Colombia hospital

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Granger to address Parliament on maritime decree

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resident David Granger will address the National Assembly on the controversial May 26th maritime decree by Venezuela which has rocked relations with Guyana.

Caracas issued a new decree on July 6 which may help to ease tensions.

Following its May 26th decree which sought to appropriate most of Guyana’s Atlantic waters and to have this enforced by the Venezuelan navy, Caracas has been stung by a diplomatic offensive mounted by Georgetown which has seen strong support from the Commonwealth for this country’s territorial integrity and a statement from Caricom on Sunday calling for a withdrawal of parts of the decree.

In the aftermath of the Caricom summit from July2-4 which was dominated by the decree, there had been intimations that Venezuela was prepared to take steps to limit the uproar from the maritime escapade which had also angered Colombia to the west and Suriname to the east. This appeared to have found form in the July 6th decree which has since been welcomed

by Colombia. The July 6th decree is now stripped of detailed co-ordinates which had been present in the May 26th version. Importantly, in the maritime area pertaining to Guyana’s Atlantic waters: the Zones of Maritime and Island Integral Defence (Zodimain), the new decree says that the Zodimain pertains to borders “that are to be

determined between the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the Republic of Guyana according with the Geneva Agreement of the year 1966”. This had not been contained in the May 26th decree. The Geneva Agreement is the foundation for settling the border controversy between the two countries and would therefore move the discussion back to this track as opposed to being seen as a new claim on Guyana’s territory.

The new decree also deleted a reference to the mouth of the Essequibo River.

After the May 26th decree, Guyana had declared that Venezuela had essentially ended the quest for a settlement of the controversy under the auspices of the United

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July 10 – 16, 2015 Granger to address from pg. 3 Nations and that Guyana would now move for a juridical settlement. This sentiment was conveyed by President Granger to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon when the two met on the sidelines of the Caricom summit in Barbados last week.

On Monday, the same day on which the new decree was issued, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro addressed the country’s legislature and announced that Caracas’ envoy here was being recalled for consultations and relations with Guyana would be reviewed. He had also accused Granger of unacceptable language against Venezuela. The belligerent tone in the legislature appeared to be cover for the issuing of the new decree.

Venezuela’s May 26th decree came days after US oil giant ExxonMobil confirmed a possible large oil deposit in Guyana’s waters. These waters were encompassed by the May 26th decree and had never been the subject of any prior claim by Venezuela. Analysts noted that Venezuela is firmly set against Guyana tapping its petroleum potential and has interfered in this area for decades. Speaking to reporters at his weekly post-cabinet meeting yesterday, Minister of State, Joseph Harmon said that the issue was discussed at Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting and the President informed of his intention to address the nation. The President will also inform the nation of Guyana’s response to the issue locally and internationally and to the statements made by Maduro.

Caribbean Star Newspaper Georgetown has said that the Decree of May 26 was a “baseless and shameless” bid to usurp Guyana’s territory and a “flagrant violation” of international law.

In his inaugural address to Caricom Heads at the summit Granger had underlined the threat that the maritime decree posed to the rest of the region and had accused Venezuela of aggression against Guyana.

“We have already demonstrated the capacity to collaborate to confront some of the most challenging transnational threats.

These threats have demanded that we increasingly seek regional rather than purely national responses. They form the basis of regional cooperation. Transnational threats, formidable as they are, pale in significance to a much more portentous threat – the threat to our territory, the very land and sea space on which we rely for our everyday existence.

“Our exclusive economic zones are integral to our national territory. They are essential to our survival because we depend on these waters for our economic sustenance — travel, trade, tourism, fishing and petroleum exploitation.

“Our exclusive economic zones are rich in resources. These zones represent potentially lucrative economic frontiers. Many of the exclusive economic zones of our member states are interlocked. More importantly, some have not been demarcated. This absence of maritime demarcation represents a possible source of conflict within the Community. It can also be exploited from forces external to the Community”, he said in a

clear reference to Caracas.

He said that the region’s maritime zones are of economic and strategic importance.

“These waters are our common patrimony; they are ours to possess, ours to protect, ours to bequeath to posterity. We must remove any potential sources of conflict among our member states by ensuring the process of maritime delimitation in accordance with the international Law of the Sea. “We must be prepared also to exercise absolute sovereignty over our maritime waters and resources. We must protect these resources from being invaded and annexed.

We must pursue the principle of collective security which provides that a threat to any of our members represents a threat to our entire community”, Granger said.

“Guyana faces such a threat. Decree No 1787, promulgated by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, was timed to coincide with Guyana’s Independence Day on 26th May and the actual day of my inauguration as President of my country. The Decree lays claim to much of the coastline and most of the exclusive economic zone of Guyana.

This Decree has dire implications for the entire Region but most particularly, the eastern tier of states – Barbados, Grenada, Guyana, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago.

“We consider the issuance of the Decree

by Venezuela as an act of aggression against Guyana’s sovereignty. It is an assault on our right to access and to develop our maritime resources. We ask this Conference to affirm its solidarity with Guyana to repudiate this Decree”, he urged.

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DEATHS UNDER QUERY Children’s Life Fund investigation: Doctor raised concern after 2 children died post surgery at Colombia hospital

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ONCERNS were raised by local doctors about one of the Colombian medical institutions sanctioned by the Children’s Life Fund Authority (CLFA) where sick children would be sent for urgent medical treatment.

The concerns surfaced this year following the deaths of at least two local children at the ­Colombian ­facility Fundacion Clinica Shaio in Bogota.

In a confidential letter the Express obtained, dated February 18, 2015, Dr Camille Greene, a paediatric consultant at the cardiology clinic at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, wrote to Dr Vindra Singh, clinical head of the Department of Paediatric Medicine, expressing concerns about the competency and capability of the doctors based there.

In the case of six-year-old Shania Hernandez, Greene indicated Shania was well-known to the medical team at Wolfson, Jacksonville, Florida, USA (where her

Died at six years: Shania Hernandez

Died at four months: Sarai Reyes second surgery was done), and recommended she return there.

However, Shania’s mother said personnel at the Life Fund said they were having issues with the US hospital and despite her ­protests, her daughter was sent to Fundacion Clinica Shaio in ­Colombia.

Dead two days after surgery In her letter, Greene indicated Shania went for surgery on

January 20, 2015. And she noted: “During the surgery the right atrium was cut during the sternotomy. She bled for 15 minutes before being started on cardiopulmonary bypass. She required multiple blood products and had organ failure as a result.

“She died two days after surgery. One must query the skill of the team at this hospital as adhesions secondary to previous cardiac surgery should have been anticipated.”

Shania’s mother believes the accidental cut to her daughter’s heart proved her undoing.

“They did not do a proper pro-

cedure. I think that is the reason she died. That cut, I think that is why she died,” the grieving mother said, choking back tears.

Adverse outcomes not uncommon Interim chairman of the CLFA Dr Colin Furlonge first justified the reason for sending Shania to Colombia.

“We have sent it (medical reports) to paediatric surgeons abroad in the States, paediatric cardiologists. We have gotten reports from them. On the basis of those reports we have referred the case to the ministry in Colombia, which is the proper step.

There are patients who have adverse outcomes in hospitals all over the world,” said Furlonge in an interview last Friday.

Furlonge admitted an investigation had been ordered and said he had told officials there they needed to sort their hospital out, although he still praised the hospital for its service and excellent

clinical outcomes.

“I have personally spoken to their competency within their Ministry of Health. We have asked, sent all files, all the notes for an investigation. I have had a conversation with them two weeks ago. They are going to get a report and that report is expected by the eighth of July (yesterday).

Depending on that report and further discussions they would then refer that to the National Ethics Tribunal. They will then make a decision on what action to take pending on what they find,” Furlonge said.

Death four days after surgery In her letter, Greene also expressed concern over the death of another child—Sarai Reyes— who needed heart surgery. She died at four months old.

“Sarai was placed on Sildenafil to protect her lungs from pulmonary hypertension while awaiting surgery. There are at least two See DEATHS UNDER QUERY on pg. 9

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“Being a Parent” by Devi Heeralall Jai Sita Ram, I am a blessed parent of the Naujaavan Mandalee Youth Group, and a proud member of the Shaanti Bhavan Mandir. Today I would like to share my view on the topic of being a parent. The title of “parents” has lost a lot of its morals and meaning in today’s society.

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hese days’ people think that being a parent is just providing food and shelter, which is true to some extent, but more so the first essential of good parenthood is the acceptance of the role. The world of affection which should surround a child should precede its birth. It is here that good parenthood begins. Being a good parent is in itself a process of growing up. One should have the capacity to love and to love wisely: it is this kind of person who makes a good parent. Share yourself with your children and they will love you and learn from you. We as parents must understand that our society has undergo many changes that affect our everyday lives, and two of the biggest being technology and character.

Technology is a blessing to have, however we often use it for the wrong things and the wrong reasons. For example, cyber bulling, hacking, and criminal activities are some of the wrong uses of technology. The worst effect in my opinion is children are using more technology now than they have ever used in the past. All of the negative effects that social media and television is having on adults are far greater when it comes to the developing minds of children. There is no way to know what long term effect technology will have on our children because this is the first generation to have unlimited access. So as parents we have to limit our children’s access to technology.

Character plays a pivotal role in one’s life, and with the liberation that has taken place over time, gives children opportunity to go astray. Most people want children to learn to have good character. Parents especially want their children to have positive character, so they will grow up to become successful, good people. Often they become disturbed when their children as teenagers act lazy and irresponsible, but they hope their children will grow out of that

phase. In many cases, parents will teach their children what is the correct behavior to have in many situations. Most of the time, the children learn by example. Unfortunately, children with abusive parents are taught that physical violence is the way to solve problems. So as parents we have to lead by examples.

In addition, with everything that mankind has gone through to be here, we should have learned many life lessons.

For example, GhandiJi was a man who moved a nation all fueled by his vision of non violence. How does any of this go back to being a parent? Well, simple - being a parent includes building and teaching your kids the right morals of life. Anyone can provide for a child, but a devoted parent provides and teaches a child that life is a journey, and being on the right path starts with having a good character, and having that power to know right from wrong when the opportunity presents itself. Our kids are the future, we hear that day in and day out, yet we don’t take the proper actions. Our kids can easily be manipulated in the arms of people with wrong intentions. Parents have the responsibility of cultivating qualities in their children which may help them to face life, make them brave and likeable human beings, and impart to them a sense of integrity and strength. Parenthood is a full-time task and the only way of cultivating the right habits in children is by providing an atmosphere which is conducive to the growth of these qualities. A child learns these virtues at home and the influence of his parents can counteract all other influences whether good or bad.

The world of obligations and work is 100% understandable, we have bills and deadlines to meet as working parents.

However, we have to use our resources to our advantage. There are millions of after school programs and clubs you can enroll your kids in. Not only will you know where and what your kids are

doing, you will know they are in a safe environment of an adult with the same intentions to build your child to be the best he/she can. We need to take charge as parents, not just think that our kids being locked in their room means they are studying and the house is at peace.

Break down the door if you have to and spend time with your children. Once they feel the love of their parents, they will be shaped into successful young men and women. I say that strongly, because yes some kids still end up going off track. However, I know with all my heart as a mother of five that we all have the power to steer our kids on the right track and bring them back if needed.

One recipe for good parenthood is love and understanding. These two envelop a whole world in themselves. Love means love in the right degree, love which does not ignore discipline, love which does not yield for the wrong reasons and for the wrong ends, love which can provide security and confidence for the growing child, and love which leads to sacrifices. Understanding means, including patience and self-control. There may be occasions when a child may be afraid of things: of participation in social and public functions, so understanding is another way of trying to find out the

reasons for the fear and perhaps giving in for the time being and helping the child to overcome it gradually.

In conclusion, overall being a parent is a 24/7 honor. I say honor because we are raising children that will lead the generation into the future. Once they are born and start to understand the little virtues of life, we have to take charge. Let’s go beyond just providing for them, and instill that knowledge that will carry on for generations. Kids will not say “Mom and dad I need help”, instead they will distant themselves from people, lock themselves in their rooms, do badly in school etc. We have to take these as wake up calls and do something about it, at the same time we will grow closer to our kids. We will understand who they are and learn to communicate.

There should be a balance of love, understanding and obligations. Let your child know the rules, but at the same time make sure they know you are always there for them. Our kids are the future, but we have to be right by their side mentally, physically and morally.

A good mind brings the right intentions and actions. With the proper actions comes a well-rounded child, and a proper child reflects the honor of what it truly means to be a parent. Jai Ho!

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Caribbean Star Newspaper Court clears way for Jagdeo re-election bid GRA further amends Customs import policy -says term-limit unconstitutional

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July 10 – 16, 2015

cting Chief Justice Ian Chang ruled that the presidential term limit is unconstitutional, clearing the way for former president Bharrat Jagdeo to make another run for the presidency.

The judgment, which was handed down in chambers in the High Court, was made on a petition brought by a citizen, Cedric Richardson, who had contended that amendments to the constitution to allow for re-election only once restricted the voters’ choice of candidates and such a restriction could only be effected through a referendum.

The term limit was put in place by virtue of Act No. 17 of 2001, which added two clauses to the 1980 constitution to allow for re-election only once. Clause 2 of Article 90 of the Constitution states, “A person elected as President after the year 2000 is eligible for re-election only once,” and Clause 3 states, “A person who acceded to the Presidency after the year 2000 and served therein on a single occasion for not less than such period as may be determined by the National Assembly is eligible for election as President only once.”

Richardson’s challenge was initiated in February, just three months before Guyanese headed to the polls on May 11 and its timing raised questions about his motives.

The 50-year-old West Ruimveldt resident, was represented by attorney Shaun Allicock, who previously described his client as a Guyanese who felt that his constitutional rights have been affected by the amendments.

Jagdeo, who was elected in 2001 and 2006, has repeatedly maintained that he is not interested in a third term.

Although feelers have been put out to gauge public support for a re-election bid in spite of the restriction, he has distanced himself from these efforts.

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ffective July 20, importers and licensed Customhouse Brokers will be required to submit a third (3rd) copy of their Customs declarations (otherwise known as Form C 72) documents to the Guyana Revenue Authority’s (GRA) Customs Lodging Area, a release from the GRA said today.

Copies of the accompanying Bill of Lading and/or commercial invoices where necessary will also be required. The GRA said that in cases where there are tax exemptions, a tax exemption copy in the form of a C72 should be prepared, showing revenue loss as a result of the tax exemptions granted.

The GRA said that importers and licensed Customhouse Brokers can be assured that these amendments will in no way impact negatively on them or cause undue delays to the processing time for import declarations lodged.

The GRA reminded that in the past Customs declaration documents had to be submitted in quadruplicate. However, the paperwork requirements were shortened as management sought to expedite processing time.

In wake of the new impending changes, the GRA said that plans are being drawn up to reorient current staff of the GRA, especially at the Entry Processing Unit and Customshouse brokers, particularly new recruits about the procedures involved in preparing and lodging customs declarations and the relevant documents.

Caribbean Star Newspaper DEATHS UNDER QUERY from pg. 6 indications to do a preoperative catherisation in this case: “1. anomalous coronary artery; and “2. risk of pulmonary hypertension.

“After reviewing the summary of her surgery she was NOT evaluated via a cardiac catherisation which would have identified her pulmonary hypertension.

“She died from complications of pulmonary hypertension four days after surgery.”

Inadequate preparation Greene wrote that proper procedure was not followed to prep baby Reyes, born last October, for the surgery to detect her vulnerability to hypertension.

Sarai’s parents told the Express they were too emotional to speak about their daughter’s case.

A third patient is referred to in Dr Greene’s letter—Kayala Hernandez—who had surgery at that hospital in November 2014, but is alive.

She pointed out the child was sent for a “Blalock Taussig (BT) shunt and returned without a BT shunt”.

‘Mishaps occur’: Fuad Khan

Praised hospital: Dr Colin Furlonge

She noted that the wrong procedure of a sternotomy and debulking of right ventricular muscle bundles was done instead.

Greene, in her letter, continued: “The problem in this case is not primarily subvalvar obstruction but obstruction at the pulmonary valve itself (pulmonary atresia).This child will only benefit from a shunt bypassing the atretic pulmonary artery.”

And she further stated: “So this child is now in our care and requires intervention again. This procedure was in effect unnecessary and incomplete.”

Audit recommended Greene’s letter ended: “These patients were discussed with Dr Torres and we are of the opinion that we have to raise awareness

about the quality of care at Fundacion Clinic Shaio in Colombia.

We are hoping you can address our concerns to the appropriate authority to ensure this hospital does no further surgeries until they are at least audited.”

Khan: Mortality rates high in these children In spite of the findings, Health Minister Dr Fuad Khan sought to defend the decision to send children to the Colombian hospital, stating the morbidity and mortality cases are high in these children.

In an interview with Furlonge and other board members present last Friday, Khan said: “Now if you want to take one case out of multiple cases and say, okay one case had a problem so we must

July 10 – 16, 2015 not send any. Are we balancing costs with outcomes? We not balancing cost with outcomes.

The outcome from Colombia has been very good and the costs has been one tenth of the cost of that of the United States.”

He also argued that four of the children had received treatment in the United States compared to only two in Colombia. “At the end of the day, mishaps occur in all surgical aspects,” said Khan.

Small price to pay Was this Colombian hospital favoured? The question was asked of Furlonge.

Mark Bassant: “Was someone getting kickbacks for actually recommending this hospital in Colombia?”

Dr Colin Furlonge: (Laughs.)

“Seriously you have to ask the question? Unfortunately I have to tell you the answer is no! It may not be a happy answer for those people who like to hear those kind of things, but clearly what the job we have been trying to do we would not be looking for kickbacks.”

Furlonge argued that losing six lives out of over 200 was a small price to pay.

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Truck driver charged over death of cop at Providence

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he truck driver accused of causing the death of Police Constable 22349 Edson Williams by dangerous driving appeared in a city Edson court and was remand- Williams ed to prison.

David Persaud pleaded not guilty when the charge was read to him

by Magistrate Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court 2.

It is alleged that on July 6 at Providence Plantation Road, East Bank Demerara (EBD), Persaud of Lots 94-97 First Hill, Soesdyke-Linden Highway, drove motor lorry GLL 8197 in a dangerous manner, thereby causing the death of Constable Williams.

The 25-year-old was represented by attorney Glen Hanoman who made an application for bail to be granted. Hanoman explained to the court that the location where Persaud resides houses his family business involving a trucking service which deals with the transportation of sand throughout the country. He See Truck driver on pg. 20

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Caribbean Star Newspaper Five-part security strategy formed to crush criminal network July 10 – 16, 2015

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he government will be working closely with the Guyana Police Force to ensure that there is a serious approach to tackling the country’s escalating crime situation, according to Minister of State Joseph Harmon who announced that there is a five-part security strategy in the works to crush this criminal network.

“Criminals have no place or no home… we will go after them relentlessly with every tool, every asset of the state, and that the criminals and their handlers will understand that the state will not sit idly by and allow them to run riot on the streets of this country,” he said during his weekly post cabinet press briefing held.

On Tuesday, President David Granger chaired a high-level security meeting with the aim of formulating a national plan to effectively tackle the crime situation. Granger viewed such a meeting as a matter of high priority and importance given the almost daily occurrence ofviolent crimes. There has been a noticeable increase for the past six weeks or so.

Speaking to reporters in the media centre at the Ministry of the Presidency, Harmon, while stressing the state’s resolve to ensure that citizens are safe, said government is sending a clear message to all that “wherever the intelligence lead takes us we are going to follow it and there will be no sacred cows where this matter is concerned.”

Harmon pointed out that the Granger

administration has the benefit of the expertise of persons such as criminologists, security experts and persons who would have written extensively on the country’s crime-related issues.

“We are aware that criminals… unless they are like bicycle thieves and so on they have a linkage behind when it comes to certain things and over the years we have had the opportunity of studying these things.

We had advised the previous administration on certain aspects of crime and certain aspects of security…,” the minister said.

He pointed out that in the Disciplined Forces Commission (DFC) report there are certain recommendations made that point in “that direction.”

And in what appears to be a direct reference to the recent shooting of businessman Ganesh Ramlall, Harmon said that for gunmen to turn up at the home of a man located not far from a police station and shoot him and jump on a bicycle and ride away “there has to have some kind of complicity in it.”

The four gunmen who waylaid Ramlall in his yard and shot him dead were said to have fled the area on bicycles. The Den Amstel Police Station, according to reports, is located about five minutes from the man’s home but despite being called the police arrived on the scene more than an hour after the shooting, relatives had said.

According to Harmon, for a person to go into a certain community and perform

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“Who is providing the getaway car? Who is providing them the access for them to do these things? Who is doing it?” Harmon asked.

He said particularly when it comes to gun crime there is a “linkage backward” and it is “really getting to the backward linkage that helps you with dealing with not just one incident but several incidents that would have taken place.”

Harmon stated that the previous crime fighting tactics looked at symptoms of crime and not the source of items such as guns.

“You can’t be fighting gun crime in the streets of Georgetown and don’t know where the guns coming from because all you are doing is dealing with the symptoms.

But there is a bigger issue… and this is why we have sat down with the security people, the police, the army and all of them and we are putting our best brains to this matter so that we can deal with it condignly and in a manner which would basically break the back of crime in this country,” Minister Harmon said.

He pointed out that there are persons who benefit from the criminal acts and as such they cannot just focus on the man on the bicycle riding away with the gun and not look for the person who provided him with the gun and the bicycle.

According to Harmon there has been some attempt at increasing the number of ranks in the Force.

He said that when government reviews the manner in which resources are deployed its view is that there has to be some level of redeployment of the manpower resources of the force. He said government expects that the commissioner, in his proposal to the president on fighting crime, will identify areas of shortfall in manpower and equipment and that once those shortfalls are justified then the resources will be made available. He stressed that it is all about protection and service.

Harmon said that the crime situation took centre stage at the cabinet meeting held on Tuesday. He said cabinet was briefed by Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan and Granger who had earlier in the day summoned a meeting of the security personnel and defined the outline of a strategy to deal with the upsurge in crime.

Also at that meeting were Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, Harmon, Ramjattan, Minister of Social Cohesion Amna Ally, Commissioner of Police Seelall Persaud and Deputy Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force Colonel Khemraj Persaud Harmon informed the media that the President has outlined a draft strategy which Ramjattan will “flesh out and basically refine with the commissioner of police to ensure that the citizens in this country are safe; that the criminals and the criminal underworld and the intellectual authors of criminal activity understand that this government has a very strong resolve to root out crime wherever it exists.”

He said that in this regard government has given “a commitment” to the police force that it will put all of the assets of the

state at its disposal to ensure that wherever criminal activity exists it will be rooted out “most viciously.”

Nothing was said about what role the army will play.

According to him, the “overt and covert operation which will have to be undertaken in this matter will be given the full backing of the state.” He informed that the president discussed five aspects of what the overall strategy will entail.

The first element deals with the police administration and the requirement to identify and determine across all ten administrative regions where these criminal acts are being committed and to decide on a strategy to deal with them on a national basis. “It was felt that the high incidence in gun crimes has its genesis in the fact that we shared a very long border with countries that actually produce small arm weapons,” he said. In this regard, government’s strategy will include border control activities and activities involving the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) in relation to the way in which goods and services are imported into the country and how the available instruments for this are used.

The second element has to with the police organisation and training. Harmon pointed out that Ramjattan has already given an undertaking that there will be more policemen on the street. “There was a clear directive to the police that we have to put more policemen on patrol and to remove them out of the offices where they are engaged in non-core functions of the Guyana Police Force.” Harmon emphasized that this element also encapsulates the deployment of ranks, response times to complaints and the operation of the 911 facility; all of which would be subjected to serious review over the next few weeks.

Harmon identified the third element as the issue of illegal firearms in the country and the manner in which it will be dealt with. He noted government’s zero tolerance stance to the use of illegal firearms.

The fourth element has to do with police assets and equipment. “The government has given a clear undertaking to the Guyana Police Force that it will provide the assets to go after criminal activity wherever it exists,” he said. This includes the ability to utilize aircraft and helicopters to overlook certain terrain which includes land and high seas where acts of piracy are being committed. He said the strategy will deal with the utilization of these assets to give the police a greater early warning capability. This element he said also includes the resuscitation of the police marine wing to give ranks greater flexibility and greater access to inland waterways. “Animals… dogs to go after criminals are all going to be part of the strategy.”

The fifth element focuses on significant improvement in police communication using the internet and access to the CCTV cameras. According to Harmon, the police were given the assurance that government is prepared to ensure that the cameras are all across the country; this will aid in the fight against criminal activity. Another feature of this element he said would be the networking of police stations countrywide through internet access.

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ISLAM Peace / submission to the will of our creator

I’tikaaf

10 days and nights of absolute dedication to the worship of Allah.

HADITH: Abu Saeed Khudri (Radhiallahu anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam) once performed ‘I’tikaaf’ in a tent (inside the Masjid) for the first ten days of Ramadan. Thereafter, he extended it to the middle ten days. Thereafter, he put his head out of the tent and said: “Verily in search of “Laylatul Qadr” did I perform “I’tikaaf” for the first ten days and extended it to the next ten days for the same purpose; then I was told that this night is in the last ten days; so those with me should also continue the “I’tikaf”. I had indeed been shown that night and then made to forget which one it shall be. And verily did I see myself prostrating to Allah with my forehead in mud on the morning after that night.

Therefore, seek “Laylatul Qadr” among the last ten nights of Ramadan; seek it among the odd ones.” Abu Saeed (Radi Allaho anho) says: “That same night it rained. The roof of the Masjid leaked, and I saw Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ?layhi Wasallam) performing ‘Sujood’ (prostration) in muddy clay; and that was the morning of the 21 st night.”

COMMENTARY: It was the general practice of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam) to perform “I’tikaaf” in Ramadhan. At times he used to remain in the mosque for the whole month and, during the last year of his life, he was in “I’tikaaf” for twenty days. Because he usually secluded himself in the Masjid for the last ten days of Ramadhan, the ‘ulama’ consider it “Sunnah Muakkadah” to perform “I’tikaaf” for that period.

From the above Hadith, it can be deduced that the major objet behind “I’tikaaf” was to search for “Laylatul Qadr”. What better manner can there be for this search to remain in “Ibaadah” all the time, as in “I’tikaaf”, whether one is awake or asleep. Furthermore, in “I’tikaaf” one is free from all daily tasks and thus has all the time to be devoted to “Zikruilah” (the remembrance of Allah) and meditation.

Throughout Ramadhan, Rasulullah (Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam) remained in “Ibaadah” and particularly, when the last ten days came along, he set no limit in exerting himself. He himself remained awake throughout the night and set the example of waking up his family for the same purpose. Aa’isha (Radhiallaahu anha) reports: “During the last ten days of Ramadhan, Rasulullah (Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam) tied his trouser-cloth tightly about him, staying awake all night, and waking his family (for the purpose of “Ibaadah)”.”Tied his

trouser-cloth tightly about him” could mean either that he set no limits in exerting himself in “Ibaadah”; or that he completely avoided all forms of sexual contact with his wives.

HADITH NO. 2 Ibn Abbas (Radi Allaho Anho) relates that Rasulullah (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said: “The person performing “I’tikaaf” remains free from sins, and he is indeed given the same reward as for those who do righteous deeds (in spite of not having done these deeds) as a result of having been secluded in the masjid.”

(Note that one remaining secluded in the masjid is not allowed to depart from there for worldly deeds. He may only go outside for the call of nature, to perform ablution or bath or for attending “Jumu’aa” when that is not performed in the same masjid, after which he must return forthwith.

COMMENTARY Now this Hadith points to two great benefits of “I’tikaaf”.

First, one avoids sin. The world all around us is full of temptations and very often one falls into sin without even intending to do so. To commit sin in the blessed month of Ramadhan is indeed a great injury to ourselves. Through remaining secluded in the masjid, one completely avoids the temptation to sin.

Secondly, it would appear outwardly that, when one is secluded in the masjid, one is apparently at a disadvantage by not being able to perform certain good deeds like joining in funeral prayers, attending burials, visiting the sick, etc.

Therefore, according to this Hadith, one is rewarded for these deeds even though not performing them. What a great favor from Allah! How great is Allah’s bounty! If only we can understand and properly appreciate these favors, which can attract the Mercy of Allah, but we are very neglectful of this and place little value on our “Deen.”

HADITH NO. 3 Hazrat Ibn Abbas (RadhiAllaho anho) reports that, while he was once in “I’tikaaf” in the Masjid-e-Nabawi (Prophet’s mosque), a certain man came to him, greeted him and sat down. Ibn Abbas said to him, ‘I see that you seem sad and troubled.” The man replied: “Yes. O son of the uncle of Rasulullah (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam), I am indeed troubled in that I have an obligation to fulfil towards someone. I swear by the

holiness of the inmate of this honored resting place (Rasulullah’s (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) grave) that I am not able to fulfil this obligation.” Ibn Abbas inquired: “Shall I intercede with that person on your behalf?” The man replied “By all means, if you so wish.” Ibn Abbas put on his shoes and proceeded out from the mosque. The man, seeing this, said: “Have you then forgotten that you are in “I’tikaaf?” Tears filling his eyes, Ibn Abbas replied: ‘No, but the occasion is still fresh in my mind when I heard the esteemed inmate of this tomb say: “Whoever sets forth in the way of settling a necessary affair on behalf of his brother, that service shall be better for him than to perform “I’tikaaf” for ten years; and whosoever performs “I’tikaaf” for a day (thereby seeking the pleasure of Allah, Allah will spread three trenches between him and the fire of Hell, the width of each trench being greater than the distance between Heaven and the Earth.”

COMMENTARY Two things are clear from this Hadith. In the first place, we are told that, by way of reward for one day’s ‘I’tikaaf’, Allah spreads three trenches between him and the fire of “Jahannam”, the width of which equals the distance between the Heavens and the Earth. In Kashful Ghummah, Allaama Sha’raani relates a Hadith wherein Rasulullah (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said: “Whoever performs “I’tikaaf” for the final ten days of Ramadhan; for him is the reward of two Hajj and two Umrahs; and whoever performs “I’tikaaf” from ‘Maghrib’ until Eshaa, doing nothing except performing “Salaat” and reciting the Qur’an, Allah will prepare a place for him in “Jannah.”

In the second place, we are told that performing a service for one’s brother brings a reward greater than ten years of “I’tikaaf”. For this reason, Ibn Abbas (RadhiAllaho anho) broke off his “I’tikaaf”; it was of course possible for him to continue it afterwards. The Sufis say that Allah has such sympathy for very few things as He has for a broken heart. It is for this reason that we have been so much warned of the Appeals to Allah of that person whose heart has been hurt through any unjust treatment or persecution. Whenever the Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) appointed anyone as a governor, in addition to advising him, he would also warn him to beware of the invocation (to Allah) of the persecuted. Note that “I’tikaaf” terminates when one leaves the mosque even for a task on behalf of a fellow Muslim. When that “I’tikaaf” is “Waajib”, it will mean that it has to be performed all over again. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ?layhi Wasallam) never left the mosque during “I’tikaaf”, except for the calls of nature and “Wudhu”. As for Ibn Abbas (Radhi Allaho anho) leaving the mosque to do some favour to a friend, it was in the spirit that is reminiscent of the soldier lying near death on the battle field of Yarmouk, refusing to drink water until his wounded comrade had been given the drink. On the other hand,it is quite possible that Ibn Abbas (Radhi Allaho anho) was performing “Nafl “I’tikaaf”, in which case it was permissible for him to break it off.

In conclusion, I now quote a lengthy

Hadith, in which many virtues are mentioned, and with this I conclude the book.

HADITH NO. 4 Ibn Abbas (Radi Allaho anho) says that he heard our Nabi (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) say: “Jannah” (paradise) is made fragrant with the sweetest perfumes in Ramadhan. From the very beginning of the year till the end, it is brightly decorated for the coming of this blessed month. And when the first night of Ramadhan appears, a wind blows from beneath the Arsh (Throne). It is called ‘Mutheera’ and causes the leaves of the trees of “Jannah” to rustle and door handles to vibrate, thus giving forth such a melodious sound as had never been heard before. The dark-eyed damsels of ‘Jannah’ then step forth till they appear in the center of the balconies of “Jannah”, exclaiming, “ Is there anyone praying to Allah for us that Allah may join us in marriage with him?”

Then these damsels call out: “O Ridhwaan, Keeper of Jannah! What night is this?” He replies: “Labbaik”, it is indeed the first night of Ramadhan, when the doors of “Jannah” are opened to those who observe the fast from among the “Ummah” of Muhammad (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) further said: “Allah says, “O Ridhwan, open the doors of “Jannah” and O Maalik (Keeper of “Jahannam”), close the doors of “Jahannam” for those who fast from among the “Ummah” of Ahmad (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam). O Jibraeel, proceed down to the Earth and bind all. the rebellious “Shayateen”, put them in chains, cast them in the oceans, so that they make no mischief, to spoil the fast of the “Ummah” of My beloved Muhammad (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam).’ Allah commands a caller from the heavens to call out three times on every one of the nights of Ramadhan: “Is there anyone begging of Me that I may grant him his desire? Is there anyone repenting to me that I may turn in mercy to him? Is there anyone begging my forgiveness that I may forgive him? Who is there who shall give a loan to the One whose wealth does not diminish, and the One Who duly pays back without any deductions.”

Rasulullah (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said further: “Every day at the time of “Iftaar” Allah sets free one thousand such souls from the fire of “Jahannam” who had previously been found deserving Jahannam. On the last night, He sets free as many more as had been set free throughout the month. On the night of Laylatul Qadr, Allah commands Jibra’il to descend to the earth with a large group of “Malaaikah”. They descend carrying a green flag, which is then planted on top of the Ka’bah.

Jibra’il (Alayhis Salaam) himself has one hundred wings, two of which are spread out on this night only. He spreads out these two wings so that their width extends from east to west. Jibraaeel (Alayhis Salaam) then sends out the “Malaaikah” in all directions to offer salutation to anybody they find standing in prayer or sitting, performing “Salaat” or celebrating the praises of Allah. They shake hands with them and say “Aameen” to all their prayers (Duaas) until dawn. When dawn comes, Jibra’il (Alayhis Salaam) calls out: ‘Depart

“Mala’ikah” of Allah, depart.’ The Mala’ikah then inquire: ‘O, Jibraeel what did Allah do regarding the needs that the faithful ones from among the “Ummah” of Ahmad (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) put before Him?” Jibra’il (Alayhis Salam) replies: “Allah looked at them with Mercy and pardoned them all, except four kinds of people.”

Thereupon, we the “Sahaabah inquired: “Who are they, O Rasulullah?”

Rasulullah (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) replied: “They are the ones who are addicted to wine, those disobedient to their parents, those who cut themselves off from their near relatives, and those who harbour ill-will against their fellow beings and break off relations with them.”

And then the night of Eid ul Fitr, the night that is called “Laylatul Jaa’izah”, (the night of prize giving), comes along.

On the morning of Eid, Allah sends down the Malaa’ikah to all the lands of the Earth, where they take their positions on all the streets and lanes, calling out with a voice that is heard by all except men and Jinn: “O “Ummah” of Muhammad, (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) come forth from your houses towards the Lord, Who is Noble and Gracious, Who grants abundantly and pardons the major sins.” When they proceed for their Eid “Salaat”, Allah says to the Malaaikah: “What indeed is the reward of that employee who has rendered full service?” The “Malaaikah” reply: “O our Lord and Master, it is only right that he shall receive his reward in full for his services.” Allah then says: “I call you to witness, O My Malaa’ikah, that for their having fasted for Me during the month of Ramadhan, and for their having stood before Me in prayer by night, I have granted to them as a reward of My pleasure and have granted them forgiveness. O My servants, ask now of Me, for I swear by My Honour and Greatness, that whatsoever you shall beg of Me this day in this assembly of yours for the needs of Your Hereafter, I shall grant you; and whatever you shall ask for your worldly needs, I shall grant what is to your advantage. By My Honour do I swear, as long as you shall obey My commands, I shall cover up your faults. By My Honour and My Greatness do I swear, that I shall never disgrace you in front of the transgressors and disbelivers. Return now from here; you are forgiven. You have indeed pleased Me, and I am pleased with you.

The Malaa’ikah, on seeing this great reward bestowed upon the “Ummah” of Muhammad (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) on the day of Eid, become greatly pleased and happy. (O Allah, make us also in those fortunate ones, Aameen).

I have now come to the end of this book and, in conclusion, hope that this shall be of benefit to those who seek Allah’s pleasure. I beg and implore all readers to pray for me, the humble writer of these pages, during those special hours (of acceptance) in Ramadhan. Do mention me in your prayers and may Allah, in His Infinite Grace and Mercy, also bestow His Grace and Pleasure upon me, Aameen.

Virtues of Ramadaan: Sheikhul Hadith Muhammad Zakariyya RA

July 10 – 16, 2015 15 Caribbean Star Newspaper Sanitation workers on strike in Barbados as union enters Phase 2 of industrial action

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SA trucksBRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Wednesday July 8, 2015 – A day after calling out public servants to protest, the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) has instructed employees its represents at the Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) to stop working.

The action – Phase 2 of the industrial action sparked by the forced retirement of workers at the Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (BIDC) –

will mean no garbage collection or provision of grave digging services by the SSA. There will also be a “go-slow” at the Bridgetown Port.

And action will escalate to a national shutdown by Friday if there is no intervention to resolve the dispute, the union’s acting general secretary Roslyn Smith warned yesterday.

The NUPW wants the BIDC to reinstate the 10 employees over the age of 60 who

PILE-UPS LIKE THIS ARE EXPECTED TO WORSEN WITH SSA WORKERS ON STRIKE. were sent on retirement, or pay them until they reach the age of 67. A total of 13 people over the age of 60 went home but the BIDC said two of the other three had indicated prior to the BIDC’s decision that they wanted to retire by August while the other was not appointed in a post.

With the BIDC standing its ground, the NUPW staged a march through the City on Monday, attracting around 5,000 public sector workers and supporters.

“We are announcing our second phase of action because to date we have not heard anything from the Minister of Labour or the Prime Minister on the issue, in terms of holding a meeting to discuss the issue,” Smith said at a media conference yesterday.

“If the government refuses to intervene, then between now and Friday you will see a total shutdown in Barbados . . .

For the sake of the nation we should hope that something happens, because we are not moving from our stance,” the NUPW general secretary insisted, adding that industrial action would continue for as long as necessary.

Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has indicated that he would broker talks between the two sides if asked.

Barbados PM willing to step in to prevent national strike | Caribbean360 http://t.co/enZUkxvTqh pic.twitter. com/02qlfdQry5 — Caribbean360 (@Caribbean360) July 6, 2015 However, Smith said that was not good enough.

“As the head of state he has the responsibility to the nation. If he cares about the country and the workers he would not wait for anyone to call him, and that is our position,” the trade unionist said.

The strike by SSA workers will worsen the garbage pile-up problem across the island.

NUPW ACTING GENERAL SECRETARY ROSLYN SMITH.

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Caribbean Star Newspaper No. 2 Village businesswoman shot in head during robbery July 10 – 16, 2015

he Police in ‘B’ Division are presently investigating an armed robbery which occurred on Monday evening in East Canje, Berbice leaving businesswoman Angela Hussain, 39 years, nursing a gunshot wound to the head.

Hussain is presently in the Intensive Care Unit of the New Amsterdam Hospital where she is undergoing treatment for the injury.

From all indications, the bullet grazed the right side of her head, from the temple to the ear. It made a clean exit. She is expected to recover.

Her husband, Faizal was treated for his injuries, but was not hospitalized.

According to reports, five masked gunmen invaded the premises of the Hussain family of Lot 62 Brehaspat Street, No.2 Village, East Canje sometime around 19:00hrs, terrorized the family and carted off a large quantity of jewellery and an undisclosed sum

Angela Hussain

The Hussain’s Lot 62 Brehaspat Street No.2 Village residence

of money.

Stabroek News was informed that the five bandits stormed the residence mere minutes before the family was scheduled to close the shop and retire for the evening. A relative related that after making their presence known, two of the bandits returned outside and stood guard at the gate periodically firing shots into the air while the other three entered the house via the shop at the front and demanded cash and jewellery.

“I was sitting outside of the shop and they run in and yelled nobody move and they kick in the door and come in,” the relative recalled. At this point the bandits gathered all five family members present and herded them into the kitchen where they were grilled on where money and jewellery was stashed. Meanwhile, two of the bandits were busy ransacking the shop. “They took money, all the sales for the day: the money we had in the bag and the bucket, they just take it and push it in their bags,” the relative said.

However, not satisfied with the loot, they gun butted Faizal Hussain in the head repeatedly as they demanded the family hand over their jewellery. “One of them took the gun and kept lashing (Faizal) in his head until (Angela) went bring out all the gold,” the relative stated.

Grabbing the jewellery and cash the men made their way out of the yard, but one of them apparently was still dissatisfied with the yield and returned, demanding more money. When Angela denied having more, she was shot in the head at point blank range. “They run out first, and then one of them said this is not all that we get and they come in back and snatch her, and she said she doesn’t have anything more and that’s when he shot her in her head. He was very close to her,” Shabana related.

The bandits made good their escape using a back street and straight to a waiting dark coloured car that had no number plate. The ordeal lasted some 45 minutes during which time neighbours upon hearing the gunshots and realizing what was transpiring tried to summon the police but were reportedly told that there were no patrol vehicles available for the ranks to respond. “When the police was summoned, they took forever to respond and when they eventually came, they just peep and patrol the area a little and took statements,” the relative noted.

The spent shells recovered from the scene appear to have come from hand guns. Investigations are ongoing. The Hussain family, who has been operating a shop at their residence for some two decades now, has been robbed several times, most notably in 2001 and 2005 when they were relieved of large sums of money. This is the first time someone was injured in the process.

The family was visited yesterday by Region Six Chairman David Armogan and former PPP/C Attorney General Anil Nandlall.

July 10 – 16, 2015 Caribbean Star Newspaper Schoolboy gunned down Gov’t meets on strategy to fight crime

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resident David Granger convened a high-level security meeting on developing a strategy to address the recent upsurge in crimes and government afterward emphasised that it would be going after criminals.

A report issued by the Government Information Agency (GINA) stated that Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, Minister of State Joseph Harmon, Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan, Minister of Social Cohesion Amna Ally, Commissioner of Police Seelall Persaud and Deputy Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force Colonel Khemraj Persaud were in attendance at the meeting with the president. The presence of the Deputy Chief of Staff of the GDF would suggest that the government was contemplating using it in the crime fight.

It was stated that there were initial dis-

cussions for the development of a broadbased strategic crime fighting approach that will deliver short and long term goals.

“The clear message coming out of this initial meeting is that the Administration intends to move swiftly and vigorously to arrest violent crime in Guyana,” the report said.

It added that more details of the meeting and information on further engagements will be made available to the public shortly as the government intensifies its efforts to tackle the escalating crime situation.

Efforts by this newspaper last evening to get more information on what was discussed were unsuccessful.

The GINA report also said that the administration’s message to criminals is: “We are coming after you.”

For the past six weeks, there have been

almost daily reports of serious crimes and some have resulted in death and serious injury. The situation has left many citizens feeling fearful.

Observers have pointed out that both the previous government and the Guyana Police Force have failed miserably to deal with the crime situation knowing that during the June to August period there would be a rise in crimes given the increase in commercial activity. Former police commissioner Henry Greene had said in 2010 that the force has recognised that there was a link between the upsurge in armed robberies for hard cash and big entertainment shows headlined by international artists during the July/August period. However, there was little to show that the force or the then government did anything to address this situation.

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17-YEAR-OLD Moruga schoolboy was gunned down as he stood at his workbench hustling to complete some wrought iron windows for a customer in order to pay the insurance for a car he recently purchased..

A student of Moruga Composite School, Tylon Dyer of Petit Cafe, Indian Walk Road, collapsed between the workbench bench and material on being shot. He died on the spot. His father Victor “Ping” Marcano found his body with a gaping gunshot wound at the back of the head. Dyer would have entered Form Five at the start of the new school term in September.

Relatives believe the young welder paid the ultimate price for a close male relative who in 2010 faced murder charges but was released from prison two months ago and returned home to live.

Quick work by police officers resulted in them impounding a silver colored Nissan Tiida car believed to be used as the getaway vehicle. Police are also using footage from CCTV cameras installed on the premises to assist with their investigations.

Dyer’s death has come as a shock to those who watched him grow up in the close knit community. Everyone agreed that he was honest and hard working and was never involved in criminal activities.

“He worked hard and always worked honestly for his money. But good things don’t last long,” grieving father Marcano said yesterday of his son as he stood in shock outside the scene of the incident.

Ping is the owner of the welding/fabricating shop where he and his son worked. The teen was described as one of the best young welders in the community who had a bright future ahead of him.

“He was my right hand. He was disciplined although just a boy. If he told you he is finishing your job tomorrow, don’t waste your money betting against him keeping his promise. He worked very hard. At his age it was all about the girls and making an honest dollar,” Marcano said.

The shocked father said he had been suffering severe back pain and was at home nearby when the shooting took place. By the time reached the work area, his son was already dead. “When I saw the hole in the back of his head, I turned stupid,” Marcano said. At about 1.30 pm, Dyer was inside the welding shop when the Tiida car pulled up outside the businessplace and a masked gunman exited the vehicle. The gunman opened fire as he entered the shop, hitting the unsuspecting teen multiple times at the back of the head.

Inspector Don Gajadhar along with officers of the Princes Town CID, Southern Division Task Force and Southern Homicide Division visited the scene. The abandoned vehicle was found in the La Romaine area.

The teen’s mother Margaret Dyer of Contention Street in Princes Town was inconsolable as she arrived on the scene. “I begged to come and live with me. But he never wanted to, he always wanted to live with his father and learn the trade from him.

My son was doing so well. I can’t believe that is him lying there dead,” she cried.

“He got shot and paid the price for another relative who recently came out of prison after being cleared of a murder charge,” Dyer said. As her son’s body was being placed in the hearse, Dyer screamed. “Tylon! Don’t go in the dead people van. Come back home son,” she cried.

Friends of the youth man wept unashamedly at the side of the road near the welding shop.

No arrest has been made and investigati­ ons are continuing.

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Tulsi Mandir’s Anniversary

By Vejai L. Sahadeo

Soft lights we wave, soft lights display, Before this lord of Sita’s layThe Ramayana, so sweet and dear, So beautiful, without a peer …..

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n Tuesday evening the board of trustees, Pandit Lakeram Maharaj, and the devotees, of Tulsi Mandir ended their nine nights of Yajnas to celebrate the temple’s first anniversary which was lovingly built and decorated with beautiful murtis and murals.

Mandirs, have a long history which started in India, where the scriptures were regularly read and discoursed upon, and the mass population was given free and regular access to the stories, the epics, and the scriptural tradition that was the foundation of their culture.

Tulsi Mandir is no different because the discourses and satsangs are available to all who are interested.

Previously Tulsi Mandir held satsangs in a basement for about ten years before this beautiful temple, was built.

Sanatan Dharma Each time devotees enter one of these beautiful mandirs to listen to the Hindu’s holy scriptures they become more deeply connected with Sanatan Dharma, which encapsulate these great laws and disciplines to uphold, sustain, and ultimately lead humanity to the heights of worldly and spiritual glory.

Religion as a highly formalized system established in the name of God, requires a

Pandit Lakeram Maharaj, spiritual leader of Tulsi Mandir receives plaque from ardent devotees of the Mandir. yajna was conducted by the inhouse Pandits, Omdat Persaud, and the leader Lakhram Maharaj with closing remarks by Chandradat Prashad, a visiting pandit.

The kirtan group was made up of primarily bachas including the daughters of Pandit Maharaj and they sang and played the instruments beautifully. His son Darshan, who is eleven years read the yajna on one of the nights. It’s truly inspiring to see children exhibit so much devotion and love for their religion, all done through faith and support of their parents.

Yajna is one of the sacrifices performed in accordance with Sanatan Dharma.

Chanting of mantras and prayers are offered in a systematic way asking the Divine for fulfillment of specific desires or for an entire society. Pandit Maharaj, and his devotees most assuredly were giving thanks to the blessed One for enabling them to have this specially designed structure where the devotees can come to perform acts of devotion, religious study, and a place to seek refuge from the world outside. Yajna is nectar to Hindus’ like honey is to the bees. Discourses taken from the Source energizes through the renewal of thoughts which in turn renews the minds. We cannot be complacent in our prayer life or it will die due to the many distractions in life which Pt. Omdat Persaud and Pt. Chandradat makes it easy to forget the existence Prashad was congratulated by Navin Phagoo of God. Each night the yajna was offor tremendous role they played in the conficiated by a different priest who disclusion of the first anniversary celebration. cussed a Skloka(verse) from the growing number of believers for its expansion and future existence. But Sanatan Ramayan, interspersed with quotations from Dharma directly provides Hindus’ with an the beloved Bhagavad Gita.

“Devotees our main purpose in life is for entire worldview, and a way of life with a the atman to merge with parmatman,” said logical and rational view of reality. And comPandit Maharaj. And the purpose of Shree ing from the Source it doesn’t need followers Ram’s presence on earth was to ensure to propagate these religiously ordained pracorder and regularity in place of chaos and tices which people can follow regardless of class or religious denomination as it leads evil, he continued.

The Ramayan is based on Shree Ram’s human beings beyond man made dictates. It makes God manifest within human hearts duties towards ridding the world of evil without having any fear but see God as the doers. His virtue towards humanity guides absolute and universal One in whom all di- the living faith of Hindus. When God sees virtues decline and the earth is in danger he versities reside in perfect harmony. usually sends a messenger to walk among his Yajna Those who read at the yajnas were Pt creation to relieve the distress of the virtuous Ganesh, Pt Sham Basdeo, Pt Chunelall, Pt as in Shree Ram and Jesus’ descent.

Devotees of Shri Ram, are imparted with Satesh, Pt Seeratan, Pt Darshan, The final worldly and spiritual wisdom, goodness as

The Vyaas for the evening Pandit Lakeram Maharaj, spiritual leader of Tulsi Mandir is flanked by two very abled Pandits Omdat Persaud, Chandradat Prashad, also in photo extreme left is Frank Singh and others.

Secretary / MC Navin Phagoo together with cross section of executives at the first anniversary celebration of Tulsi Mandir in Queens. well as intense devotion, and serenity with the expectation that one must cherish all these noble thoughts at all times day or night. And forget their own self-interest: to become true worshippers of the Lord. When love is in our hearts for the Lord, we can see auspiciousness, and beauty in everything even while wandering in the forest. We must be servants of the Lord and recognize that creation is full of Sita and Ram. But remember, any signs of deceit would lead us to destruction.

This was expounded on by Pandit Maharaj, when he explained the death of Vali, the Vanara King. He was good and pious but turned angry against his brother Sugriva, over one mistake he made. Sugriva escaped but Vali took his wife Ruma. As he laid on the ground dying from Shree Ram’s arrow: He asked “what was my crime?”

Shree Ram told him he was unforgiving towards his brother. Forgiveness and tolerance are important traits in life therefore Shree Ram had the right to punish evils and embrace righteousness. Yet the Lord was compassionate towards him, granted him moksha, and in his next life he became a hunter. But what was interesting was that although Vali was considered wicked he got to see Shree Ram face to face before his soul left the body and expressed his desire to the Lord who granted them. Only God knows what’s in our heart and only he can grant us our desires.

Conclusion As humans we don’t know how many more births we’ll take on earth so we should practice a devout life if we want to continue taking the human form. Many of us have the world in one hand and God in the other. In the end we allow the world to take precedence over the Divine which will destroy us.

Like the peacock with many eyes on it feathers which has no value but vanity so is the world. Perhaps we can rise above all the filth that surround us like the lotus flowers, said Pandit Maharaj.

The lotus plants grow in all kinds of impure water. It’s leaves and flowers are above the water and each time the water level rises it lifts itself above. What about us humans?

We all have a tiny spark of divinity in us have been given dominion over 8, 400,000 species. Surely we can rise above the maya that surround us and spend time with God. If we put God first place in our lives we need not to worry about anything. He will make our lives spiritually richer and we will exude happiness and contentment and prosper abundantly.

“Take accountability for your lazy devotional life and stop blaming time, faith, and God, for you are part of him,” said Pandit Maharaj.

Do some introspection and find out which part of your character you want to nurture because we have the capacity to be many things. We can be selfish, unloving, loving or we can experience condition of extreme confusion among many other emotions. This is where satsangs can help to overcome these feelings and build your spirituality. Spend time meditating on the scriptures. God is a loving God and doesn’t want us to experience pain and agony but to get us to pay attention we might be forced to experience some unhappiness.

As the yajna culminated Tulsi Mandir entered into its second year as a house of worship. There will be many more yajnas as God will open the flood gates for the devotees to prosper in every area of their Hindu Dharma.

Jai Shree Ram.

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PRAYER IS POWERFUL

n the New Testament Gospel of Luke, we read of Jesus’ disciples making a request of Him. “And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. (Luke 11:1)” You have to get this – they saw Him praying, waited until He was finished, then asked Him to teach them. Notice, they did not ask Him to teach them how to perform miracles or preach attractive sermons, not even how to communicate and attract crowds. They had observed Jesus in prayer many times. Jesus prayed early in the morning. He called on His Heavenly Father before feeding the five thousand with five loaves and two fishes.

After the crowd left, He went up a mountain and prayed in the night. He prayed all night before selecting the twelve disciples. Later, He prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane. He was always in the habit of praying. The disciples realized this was His source of power, so they went to the very Source.

Prayer is a wonderful privilege offered to every person.

Every person born into this world is wired to have a relationship with the Creator. The soul of man will never be at peace until it connects with Him, and that is through prayer. We were made to worship God, serve Him (many times by serving our fellow man), and exalt His name among the nations. People will find something to worship if they don’t know God through His Son Jesus Christ.

People will serve something, whether a philosophy, fellow man or an idol. Whilst the mind searches for something to idolize and the body craves appetites, the soul gets thirsty for the living God. Be assured that He loves you, cares about your concerns and wants to help you deal with every circumstances. “For he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6).” It is never the right of anyone to stand before our Holy God for we have all sinned and come short of His glory. It is a privilege granted to us because Jesus purchased our salvation on the Cross and now we are accepted.

There are many kinds of prayers.

Prayer will put a demand on your time, but it is time well spent and will prove more valuable than any other activity on our schedule. So, what can we pray for? It ought not to be a boring exercise. Christians know a simple way to remember high points of praying using the acrostic A-C-T-S.

A - stands for adoration. Most people use descriptions of God from the Psalms in worship and adoration. When you begin this sweet conversation, you will want to come back to it again and again.

C - stands for confession. Confess your sins to God and ask Him to forgive you. Remember thinking about it is not enough, you need speak it out, then by faith receive His forgiveness. Confess as many sins as come to mind. You will see what great freedom will come to your soul.

T - stands for thanksgiving. If we should count our blessings, it will take a very long time. Thank God for today’s blessings, the things He did recently, your family, your church, His Son Jesus, the Blessed Holy Spirit, and so on.

S - stands for supplication. This word implies you have tried and reached your limit, so you bring your situation to Him. Ask Him to supply your needs and the needs of others.

Prayer must become a normal part of our daily schedule.

If your doctor orders a certain medication taken daily, can you decide to take all at once because you don’t have time every day for that? No! You have to take the daily dose. Well, in the same way, we need a daily dose of prayer. The Bible exhorts us to pray consistently.

Psalm 55:17 “Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.”

Psalm 119:164 “Seven times a day do

I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.”

Psalm 34:1 “I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”

Luke 18:1 “And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint.”

Ephesians 6:18 “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.”

The soul is thirsty for God. Ps. 63:1 “O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is.”

The soul is desperate and obsessed for God. Without this vital connection with the living God, the soul will crave substitutes. We can try looking into various forms of pleasure, and keep going back with emptiness because that is not what the soul desires. We can try accomplishments and find dissatisfaction when we have achieved and yet feel unfulfilled because that is not what the soul desires.

We can try friendships or recognition and applause, but that is not what the soul desires. Psalm 42:1-4 expresses the cry of the soul so candidly: “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?

My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me all day long, “Where is your God?” These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go to the house of God under the protection of the Mighty One with shouts of joy and praise among the festive throng.”

Take time to pray often. It is worth the time – every hour, every minute – reaching out to our Heavenly Father through our Lord Jesus Christ. God will give you more in that quiet time than you can strive to achieve by yourself. Take your family to church this weekend.

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Caribbean Star Newspaper US nurse gets five years for cocaine smuggling plot July 10 – 16, 2015

United States citizen broke down in tears at the Providence Magistrate’s Court yesterday after she was sentenced to five years jail for supplying cocaine to be smuggled out of the country.

Dawn Saul-Khan maintained her innocence throughout the trial, which lasted almost two years. “I had no knowledge. I had no knowledge,” Saul-Khan shouted as she broke down before Magistrate Leron Daly, who handed down the sentence.

Saul-Khan was initially charged with being in possession of 365 grammes of cocaine for trafficking on October 12th, 2012.

The prosecution’s case, which was led

by Assistant Superintendent of Police Stephen Telford, was that Saul-Khan, a registered nurse from New York, had returned to Guyana on October 7th, 2012 and had procured another woman, Shaniqua Johnson and brought her to Guyana the following day. Four days later, Johnson was found with narcotics strapped to her body at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri (CJIA).

While in custody, Johnson had told the police that Saul-Khan had forced her to take the substance back to the United States of America. She testified against her at the trial.

The court had heard from Johnson that Saul-Khan had brought her from the United States and had housed her in a house at Alexander Village. She had explained that on the day in question, around 4AM, SaulKhan had woken her up and instructed her that she had to take the package back to the United States or she wouldn’t be able to leave. Johnson further told the court that Saul-Khan had all of her travel documents and had threatened that she would not return them unless she was willing to return to the United States on her terms and conditions. Johnson had recounted in depth to the court how Saul-Khan had strapped the

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Dawn Saul-Khan narcotics to her body and had secured sufficient garments around her body to keep the narcotics secure.

The court had also heard that Saul-Khan had taken Johnson to the CJIA via a bus and had waited on her to pass through security and clearance for her flight.

At the end of the trial, Magistrate Daly stated that she had no doubt about Johnson’s testimony against Saul-Khan. Magistrate Daly stated that while Saul-Khan was not physically found with the substance, the court found enough evidence to back up the claims that she had knowledge of the narcotics and procured Johnson and forced her to take the substance abroad.

Saul-Khan was previously charged with obstructing the course of justice as it was alleged that she had threatened persons that were held in connection to smuggling drugs out of the country. That charge was later dismissed.

Truck driver from pg. 9 said the offence with which his client has been charged is a bailable one and he would be surprised if the prosecution objected to bail although he was quite aware that it was a police rank who was involved in the accident. Hanoman told David Persaud the court that the family of the defendant is well known to him and he would ensure that if granted bail Persaud would return for his trial. He described the incident as a freak accident.

But Police Prosecutor Deniro Jones objected to bail based on the nature, gravity and the penalty it attracts. According to Jones, the accident was not a “freak” one as described by the defence attorney but rather it involved a young police officer who was on duty making preparation for an event, when the truck approached with a speed. Jones said it was therefore due to the negligence of Persaud that Williams’s head was crushed, while noting that the post-mortem examination found that he died as a result of a crushed chest and head.

After a lengthy proceeding the magistrate refused bail and suspended Persaud’s driver’s licence. The matter was adjourned to July 22.

Constable Williams, 19, of Lot 113, Number 53 Village, Berbice was killed on Monday when his head was crushed by a sand truck while he was assisting in making preparations for the ‘Soca on the Beach’ show at the new Hits and Jams Water World located at Providence, EBD. The dead man’s aunt had told Stabroek News that although she wasn’t present when the accident occurred, she was told that Edson was in the process of placing barricades on the access road to the Hits and Jams Water World when the truck, which was laden with sand and was heading to a nearby construction site, struck him down.

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Senior Counsel Fyard Hosein made the submission as he objected to an application for the matter to be adjourned to August 10.

The request for the adjournment date came from special State prosecutor Queen's Counsel Allan Newman.

Newman requested the date to give the Attorney General Garvin Nicholas enough time to issue the authority to proceed in the matter.

Newman said it would take approximately two weeks for this to be done and if the formal request was received on the 60-day deadline, July 26, the first available court date will be August 10.

Former FIFA vice president Jack Warner leaves Port of Spain Magistrates’ Court following his second appearance this morning. The US Justice Department in May issued a provisional warrant for his arrest for a series of charges related FIFA transaction. Photo: JEFF MAYERS Both attorneys agreed though that if the request was not made on or by July 26 then Warner would not automatically be discharged.

Newman said that Chief Magistrate Marcia Ayers-Caesar had discretionary powers which could be exercised if this happens, for whatever reason, to ensure Warner was not auto-

matically freed.

He is scheduled to re-appear on July 27 to determine if the official request was made and then again on August 10.

Warner was indicted via a provisional warrant in May after the US Department of Justice announced its results of their investigation into him and 13 of his col-

leagues.

Warner and his former colleagues face a total of 47 charges for allegedly taking part in a scheme involving the soliciting and collecting of bribes for media and marketing rights for several major international football tournaments.

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigation was initiated following allegations of corruption in the bidding process for the Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022 World Cups but was eventually widened to include questionable deals spanning over two decades.

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man and a woman, both 29, were struck and killed by a Long Island Railroad train early Thursday in Queens, an MTA spokeswoman said. The pair, whose identities There was a double were not immediate- suicide at the same train ly released, were hit by station in July 2013. a Penn Station-bound train coming from night,” Raj said. “All kinds Ronkonkoma at the Hol- of things go on up there. lis Station near Woodhull You name it.”

Ave. and 193rd St. about He said he was sleep2:45 a.m., officials said. ing at the time of the inSome 100 to 200 pas- cident. sengers were stuck at the “When that thing station for over an hour passes, you don't even as police investigated. A hear it," he said of the second train was towed train. into the station to transSade White, 28, lives in port the stranded strap- the area and was waiting hangers to Penn Station. for a Manhattan-bound Harry Raj, 53, a me- train a few hours after chanic who lives in a the incident. home next to the rail"Where could they road, said people would have been going?” she party at the tracks all said. “There's no crossnight. ing the tracks here.

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Caribbean Star Newspaper Farfan and Mendes launches billion-dollar complex

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he $1B Farfan and Mendes Limited (FML) headquarters at Providence, East Bank Demerara was commissioned last evening and promises more space and security for customers.

There are also plans to implement measures to assist the timber industry.

Various past and current government officials such as Minister in the Ministry of Social Protection, Simona Broomes, Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson, Minister of Tourism, Cathy Hughes and former Prime Minister Sam Hinds were present at the grand opening ceremony and launch of the new headquarters.

The new facility will be the main hub for FML customers and there will be more space for customers and room for more than 60 vehicles to park. There is also additional space for heavy-duty vehicles to load equipment and other items comfortably.

Andrew Mendes, Managing Director of FML, said that the entire construction of the building and the preparation of the land cost around $1B in total, with the building amounting to approximately $850M.

The new building at Providence Mendes pointed out that business was slightly hindered at the previous Georgetown headquarters on Urquhart Street due to traffic congestion and parking issues. Mendes said it was difficult to reach out to new customers and bring them to the previous location.

“We are agents of change,” Mendes stated as he highlighted the growth FML has had since its 1967 launch in Guyana.

Mendes said that while FML is built on the foundation of integrity and supplying quality equipment, he hopes that the new building will rubbish the idea many people have that “Guyana doesn’t produce quality products and services”.

“We don’t provide the cheapest products but we provide the cheapest solutions,” Mendes said,

From left are Savannah Mendes, June Mendes, Andrew Mendes (Managing Director) stating that the company aims to help create sustainable development of Guyana. He cited the impact the introduction of chainsaws had in 1987 on the timber industry.

While FML will aim to supply Guyana with the highest quality of equipment and “solutions”, Mendes said that there will be a grand effort in trying to improve the sawing and logging practices in the timber industry which have not changed since the inception. “We need to be part of it,” he said, explaining that FML will be investing in the logging and sawmilling operations of the Iwokrama conserva-

Former Prime Minister Sam Hinds (second from right) and others having a tour of the building

from Guyana is from sustainable sources.

Mendes said that FML’s future plans will focus heavily on working alongside with the new government in preparing a fair and level playing field where FML An overview of the ground floor where all sales can continue to operate so they will be conducted can achieve their tion concession. He also said that goal of reinventing and reinthey will be applying for Forestry vigorating the timber industry Stewardship Council certification to benefit the entire country. to show that the wood that comes (Dhanash Ramroop)

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World News Highlights

WASHINGTON - Russia presents the greatest threat to U.S. national security and its behavior is “nothing short of alarming,” Marine General Joseph Dunford, the nominee to become chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said at his Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday.

sions in a country already in crisis over war in neighboring Syria.

ECB Governing Council member Ewald Nowotny said on Thursday.

LUXEMBOURG/ATHENS The European Union’s chairman joined growing international calls for Greece to be granted debt restructuring as part of any new loan deal if it delivers convincing reforms to avert imminent bankruptcy. | Video

FRANKFURT - Any leeway to reprofile Greece’s debt is small, Germany’s finance minister said on Thursday, adding, however, that the IMF was correct in saying that the country’s debt was not sustainable without a haircut.

PESHAWAR, Pakistan - Authorities in northwestern Pakistan arrested a provincial minister for mines and minerals on suspicion of embezzlement, the government’s anti-corruption commission said on Thursday.

VIENNA - Iran and six world powers were close to an historic nuclear agreement on Thursday that could resolve a more than 12-year dispute over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, but they remained deadlocked on the issue of Iranian arms and missile trade.

BEIRUT - Hundreds of supporters of a Lebanese Christian politician protested in Beirut on Thursday against the Sunni prime minister they say is marginalizing Christian influence, stirring ten-

FRANKFURT - Political talks over Greece must produce a strong outcome on Sunday for the European Central Bank to provide continued support, Austrian central bank governor and

FRANKFURT - Greece needs to deliver on concrete prior action to gain European financial support, Germany Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said on Thursday, adding that it was difficult to see such steps before Sunday.

KOH SAMUI - Thai police said on Thursday some key DNA evidence in the trial of two men for the murders of two British tourists had been lost or “finished” and so could not be retested as the defense has demanded.

FRANKFURT - Greece leaving the euro zone would damage the credibility of the currency block but so too would Greece staying while it continuously violated its financial obligations, French Finance Minister Michel Sapin said on Thursday.

NEW DELHI - A Jet Airways flight from Mumbai to Dubai made an emergency landing in Oman after a bomb threat, the Indian airline said. All 61 passengers and crew were evacuated on arrival.

ERBIL, Iraq - Their common enemy is Islamic State, but Iraq’s Kurds are preoccupied by a struggle within their autonomous region, where political parties are jousting over the presidency and their supporters are invoking an old civil war.

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Foundation) - Investing up to 3.5 percent of a nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) in science, technology and innovation can be “the game changer” for development, leading experts said on Thursday.

BANGKOK/ISTANBUL - Thailand’s prime minister defended on Thursday a decision to forcibly return nearly 100 Uighur Muslim migrants to China despite rights groups’ fears they could face ill-treatment, saying it was not Bangkok’s fault if they suffered any problems.

WASHINGTON - Greece is a small part of the world economy, and its possible exit from the euro zone should have limited impact on the rest of the world, the IMF’s chief economist said on Thursday, though he warned similar crises could happen in other countries.

Goldsmith to stand trial for East Canje businessman slaying

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OLDSMITH Deon Sunthgolam has been committed to stand trial for the death of East Canje businessman, Terrence Mc Lean. Magistrate Sherdel Marcus-Isaacs, in the New Amsterdam Magistrates Court on Tuesday, ruled that a prima facie case was made out against the defendant, who was represented by Attorney-at-Law Peter Hugh.

Sunthgolam is expected to stand trial during the next sitting of the Berbice Assizes.

The police alleged that Sunthgolam had borrowed a sum of money, and had gone to the home of the deceased to make a partial payment and to collect his Guyana passport, which contained a U.S. visa. However, there was a disagreement and Mc Lean was fatally wounded.

The bloated, decomposing remains of the 62-year-old entrepreneur, was discovered in his house at Lot 6 Sheet Anchor Village, Canje, just before 08:00 hrs on Wednesday, December 3, 2014.

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Kindness is the ability to love people more than they deserve — Vp Premier

WEEKLY HOROSCOPE ARIES

(March 21-April 19) You are the kind of person who knows what they want. You also know how to get things. On Monday you’re going to grab for something in a daring way. On Wednesday, make sure you retain your modesty and groundedness if and when you do in fact get what you want.

(And there’s a good chance you will.) As you start to achieve some big goals this week, you’re going to start thinking about longer-term goals, too.

Thursday afternoon you’ll be dreaming about the future, and Sunday you’ll do something pioneering and brave.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22) On Monday, just because you have a strong sense of what you want and you proceed with confidence in almost any situation doesn’t mean that you are, contrary to what some might say, arrogant. In fact, you are an excellent listener and you are constantly surprised by the things you learn from the most unlikely people, especially by the middle of the week. Still, someone’s going to accuse you of being a little you-knowwhat. Best advice? Take it in stride, especially on Friday. You are doing good things and you’re a good person. No sense in letting another person’s cynicism overshadow that.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You are direct and you know a lot about music and art. On Monday, you are exactly the kind of person that people love to have as a best friend. But who is your ideal best friend? This week, especially on Wednesday, don’t be shy about talking to strangers. You could use a couple of friends outside your immediate social circles. Now’s a good time to think about expanding your horizons, figuratively and literally. On Friday, how about taking a trip somewhere far, or at least thinking about it?

And if you can’t find anyone to go with, how about going it alone? Sometimes those are the best vacations. Use the weekend to consider your options.

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) You are a grounded person. On Monday, you know where you are going, more or less, and whether or not you realize it, you are the center of a lot of people’s orbit. It’s fun to be in the spotlight, but try not to get a big head about your social status. There’s a chance that on Wednesday or Thursday you’re going to have a power struggle with a friend over something that doesn’t really matter.

Why bother with that kind of drama? You have other friends -- better friends, terrific friends -- including certain special people you’ve never come to blows with, ever. Spend the weekend around them.

VIRGO

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20) Why are things kind of tough right now? Why do you feel held back from doing your best? And why does everyone else around you seem to be wearing alien masks? You’re going to have a lot of questions in your mind at the beginning of the week. To make matters worse, everyone else is going to be acting a touch crazier than usual. Who do you turn to? Someone you don’t know very well. You’re going to make a fast friend by the middle of this week, and they’re going to give you some advice that’s so smart you’re going to wonder why you never thought of it yourself.

Use it over the weekend to your advantage.

LIBRA

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) It’s the beginning of the week and there’s romance in the air. It doesn’t have a specific smell per se, but you can sense it.

For that reason, and for several others as well, you’re going to have a terrific time Monday and Tuesday. Your general good mood is likely to put you in the mood to rethink and reorganize aspects of your life -- maybe you’ll buy a filing cabinet at a used furniture store, or a new bookshelf. The middle and end of the week will be spent doing small, good things for your future. You’re thinking and buying with optimism these days.

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Someone is going to say something on Monday that takes you back, and the flashback might not be a very happy one. How annoying! The important thing to concentrate on is how far you’ve come.

Wednesday and Thursday are both going to be full of fun and romance -- either you’re in a relationship right now or you’re seeing someone with potential. Even though Friday will be all about work, the day will be harmonious and kind of beautiful in its way.

Then it’s back to love. Sunday will be all about you-know-who.

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Finally, finally, finally. You have been waiting for some well-deserved recognition for some time now, and on Monday you’re finally going to get it. How to behave when the honor is bestowed upon you? Be modest. Be honest. You know. The question on everyone’s mind, of course, is: What next? That’s the question on your mind, too, especially on Wednesday and Thursday. All this success aside, what do you really want to be doing? On Friday, someone’s going to encourage you to start being more creative, and the advice is going to strike a chord. Plus it will give you something to think about over the weekend.

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) On Monday, a little discipline never hurt anyone. There’s no use for silly rules, of course, but in terms of getting stuff done -- well, discipline can be helpful. That’s why it’s annoying on Tuesday when everyone else is running around with their heads cut off rather than just dealing with the challenges at hand. Enter you: calm, resourceful, focused. What they’d do without you, no one knows, especially Thursday and Friday. You are a natural leader, as this week will amply demonstrate, though you’re not a leader with tons of money, as this week will also demonstrate. Ah, well. You can’t have it all.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22) You don’t have to be the life of the party all the time. That’s not your job in this world.

If you don’t feel like leaving the house on Monday -- if the allure of the comfortable bed and a day to yourself is too strong (and if you have nothing going on at work anyway) -- consider taking a personal day and doing your own thing. By Tuesday and Wednesday, duty calls. Up and at ‘em, cowboy.

Even though there may not be happening a lot in your personal calendar this week, there’s a lot going on in your head. By Friday, you’re planning for the future, and sometimes that requires days and days of letting your mind wander.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) On Monday, you’re going to have a moment of shrewdness possibly while in the middle of a financial transaction (could be at the bank, could be at an ice cream store). The thing is, you are perceptive and charming. You could charm the wings off a bee. Unfortunately, you can’t charm your finances or your family in the same way. Something’s up back home, and it’s going to come to the fore on Wednesday or Thursday. Do what you can, but don’t go overboard. You have a life and a special someone who wants to see you Saturday night.

Whatever you do, don’t miss that.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20) You have friends in high places, and Monday might be the day to call in a favor.

You have a lot of good karma coming your way anyway, especially Wednesday. It’s almost like the world owes you one. You’re tireless in your efforts to help other people, but it’s going to dawn on you this week -- probably on Thursday -- that you can only do so much. Still, that realization isn’t likely to slow you down. All it will do is convince you that you need to start doing as many favors for yourself as you do for other people. Spend all day Saturday treating yourself.

MSC will be first cruise line to homeport in Cuba

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ENOA, Italy, Wednesday July 8, 2015 – In what is widely viewed as a further sign that Cuba is set to consolidate its position as a major Caribbean tourism player, Italian-owned MSC Cruises will homeport in the communist Caribbean country from this winter.

MSC will be the first major cruise line to homeport in Cuba, with the 2,120-passenger MSC Opera embarking on week-long cruises from Havana starting December 22.

Travel Weekly reports that the cruises will include two nights and two-and-a-half days in Havana, and will also visit Montego Bay, Jamaica; Cozumel, Mexico; and Georgetown in the Cayman Islands. The seasonal schedule will end in April.

Shore excursions will be offered through Cubanacan, a Cu-

ba-based travel group, and will include the UNESCO World Heritage old quarter and the famous Malecon seafront promenade.

The first MSC cruise will depart from Havana following MSC Opera’s Grand Voyage from Genoa to Cuba.

The ship will leave Cuba for the season on April 12, 2016, for a Grand Voyage back to Europe, arriving in Germany on May 7.

MSC said it will have flycruise packages for passengers in Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Canada, Brazil and Argentina.

MSC Opera is currently in dry dock as part of a $220 million plan to upgrade four of the cruise line’s older ships.

In a statement, MSC chief executive Gianni Onorato thanked the transportation and tourism ministers in Cuba for “their continued highly professional contribution.”

“We are particularly proud to

THE MSC OPERA WILL START WEEK-LONG CRUISES FROM HAVANA FROM DECEMBER 22. make this exciting new destination available to our guests,” Onorato added.

“The move to Cuba proves our commitment to offer our guests and holidaymakers the best and most sought-after destinations as they become accessible, thus further enhancing our global offering while providing travellers

best-in-class experiences and service.”

MSC does not currently sail from the United States, although it has plans to return a ship to Miami in November.

No other cruise lines homeport in Cuba, and America’s ban on travel to the island from the US has so far kept Amer-

ican-owned cruise lines out.

These restrictions are predicted to be overturned imminently, however.

Caribbean cruises calling at Cuba and already popular with Americans are offered by Star Clippers and the Celestyal Cruises offshoot Cuba Cruise, which uses the ship Celestyal Cristal.

Other small and mid-ship cruise lines already calling at Cuba include Thomson Cruises, Fred Olsen Cruise Line and Saga Cruises, as well as cultural cruise lines Swan Hellenic and Noble Caledonia.

Carnival, the world’s largest cruise ship company, is expected to add Cuba to its itinerary next year.

The new Cuba itineraries have replaced MSC Opera’s original winter 2015-16 schedule in the Canary Islands, Madeira and Morocco.

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Injured's family to Hema Malini: Pray for faster recovery rather than playing blame game

s 66-year-old actor-turned-politician, Hema Malini, has held the father of the deceased girl responsible for the accident in Dausa, in her tweet, the family members taking care of the injured, on Wednesday, said such thing was expected from celebrity like her.

The family has advised her to pray for the faster recovery of the injured rather than playing blame game.

It may be recalled that, on Thursday, one two-year-old girl Chinni was killed while five others including Chinni's family members and Hema Malini were injured in a collision between an Alto car and Mercedes near Dausa. After the accident, the family had said that had Hema Malini took their daughter along to the hospital, the life of the two-year-old girl could have been saved. Police registered a case under appropriate sections of IPC including section 304-A (Causing death due to negligence) against the driver of Mercedes who was later released on bail.

After returning to Mumbai following a massive accident, the actress, in her tweet on July, 6, wrote, "How I wish the girl's father had followed the traffic rules-then this accident could have been averted and the lil one's life safe!" [sic] This came after Hema's daughter Isha Deol, on Saturday, had promised financial aid for the family while her mother got discharged from the hospital.

The tweet also came when State Human Rights Commission has taken a suo motto cognizance of the incident and has sought explanation from the district SP, Dausa, and the chief medical and health officer, Dausa.

Terming it an expected thing, Ashok Gupta, cousin of Hanuaman Khandelwal who is undergoing treatment along with his wife Shikha, son Somil and sister-in-law Seema, said to TOI, "My brother Hanuman knows his skills of driving. He is well versed with the Dausa-Bharatpur highway and had never met with an accident. The fact that he had never applied for insurance claim for his vehicle clears that he is good at driving. That day he was turning after seeing on his left. Suddenly the Hema Malini's Mercedes came and hit the Alto car badly."

"She could be a big shot but rather than at least praying for the speedy recovery of the family, she has entered into this blame game. I will request her to keep calm, take care of her injury and pray or our family as we have already lost a little girl," Gupta added.

A senior doctor taking care of the injured family members, said, "All of them have fatal injuries. The 5-year-old Somil has five fractures, his mother has four fractures and muscle raptures and his father, Hanuman who was driving also have serious injuries."

Hema's tweets: "My heart goes out to the child who unnecessarily lost her life and the family members who have been injured in the accident."

"How I wish the girl's father had followed the traffic rules - thn this accident could have been averted & the lil one's life safe!"

Russell Brand's cell phone stolen during India visit

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tand-up comedian Russell Brand's cell phone was stolen during his latest visit to India.

The 40-year-old Get Him to the Greek star was in India to perform his stand-up show for the Comedy Central Chuckles Festival in cities Mumbai, New Delhi and Bangalore.

During his visit to the slums, where he went to meet the underprivileged residents, his cell phone was stolen from the pocket of his trousers, reported Contactmusic. Brand posted a video on Instagram, describing the incident.

"In the mad free-for-all, one of them nicked (stole) my phone, I didn't even notice it happen.

Someone explained, 'Oh, your phone's been nicked', then another kid bought (sic) it back." "I went to try and give him money and stuff and he looked at me as if it meant nothing, like, the money. That kid was living by a higher code," wrote Brand.

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Ashton Kutcher ties knot in private ceremony

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he stars tied the knot this weekend, reported People magazine.

However, neither the pair nor their representatives have confirmed the news.

The couple sparked wedding rumours back in January after Kutcher posted a cryptic snap on Facebook with the words Happy New Year Love The Kutchers written on the sand.

Later in March, Kunis was asked about her relationship status with Kutcher in an interview with James Corden.

"Are you married? Did you get married? Have you gotten married?" the late-night show host asked.

"I don't know. Maybe. Maybe," Kunis replied, leaving fans wondering if she and Kutcher were actually a married couple.

37-year-old Kutcher and Kunis, 31, first met on the set of FOX's sitcom That '70s Show which ran from 1998 to 2006.

However, it's not until 2012 their romance started blossoming. In February 2014, they got engaged and later in October, they welcomed their first daughter Wyatt Isabelle.

This is Kunis's first marriage and Kutcher's second- his divorce from Demi Moore was finalised in November 2013.

Tabu thanks Ajay Devgn and her genes for her trim avatar

Tabu thanks Ajay Devgn and her genes for her trim avatar

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abu, who is looking fitter than ever, says she has to thank her genes and her Drishyam co-star Ajay Devgn for her slim-n-trim avatar.

Says she, "I love my genes. My mother is slim and I've inherited her genes.

M y trainer Pramod tells me that I'm blessed because even a simple routine of cardio, yoga and free-hand exercises help me stay in ship-shape." The actress says she is also inspired by Ajay, who never missed his lunchhour workout during their entire schedule in Hyderabad.

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Jennifer Garner back to work after Ben Affleck split

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ctress Jennifer Garner has resumed work in Atlanta, Georgia, after announcing her divorce from her husband Ben Affleck and having family vacation with her kids in the Bahamas.

The 43-year-old actress arrived in the city with her kids Violet, Seraphina and Samuel, reported Ace Showbiz. Garner hit the town to begin filming her new movie Miracles from Heaven which is set for release in 2016. During a break time, the mother of three was photographed still wearing her wedding ring as she's seriously reading what looked like movie script on the movie set.

Garner opted for dark blue short denim dress and braided black leather sandals. She pulled her brunette tresses up into a ponytail while applying minimal makeup on her face.

Affleck, 42, however, has been seen without his wedding ring when he was photographed at a local Starbuck in Los Angeles' Brentwood neighbourhood on Sunday.

The couple announced their divorce after ten years of marriage in late June.

Despite the divorce, Garner and Affleck reportedly decided to continue living on the their Brentwood property, though not in the same house. The decision was made as a part of their co-parenting commitment.

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ay' director Taylor Hackford has come on board to direct Robert De Niro's drama 'The Comedian'.

Based on Art Linson's script, the production is slated to begin in New York early next year, reported Variety.

De Niro, 71, will play a Don Rickles a style standup comic who specialises in insults. Script's stand up portion has been written by Comedy Central Roast anchor Jeffrey Ross.

Earlier, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire director Mike Newell was suppose to direct the the film but left due to date issues.

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Jeff Goldblum, Emilie Livingston welcome a baby boy

ndependence Day: Resurgence actor Jeff Goldblum and his wife, Emilie Livingston, are the proud parents of a son named Charlie.

The 62-year-old actor announced the arrival of the child on his official Facebook page.

"We're so excited to share the wonderful news of the birth of our son, Charlie Ocean Goldblum, born on the 4th of July. Independence Day, the proud new father shared. Married since November 2014, Goldblum and Livingston, 32, confirmed their pregnancy during an appearance on the Late Show With David Letterman. Livingston kept her fans updated about her pregnancy via social media right up until her son's birth.

Salman Khan tells police someone is trying to tarnish his image

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ctor Salman Khan has submitted an application to the city police alleging some people are trying to malign his image just some days prior to the release of his film, Bajrangi Bhaijaan.

No FIR has been registered yet and the cyber crime investigation cell has been asked to look ino it, said police.

The 49-year-old actor whose movie Bajrangi Bhaijaan is about to be released on Eid day, sent the application to the Mumbai police. The application stated that some people are trying to tarnish his image. The police have initiated an investigation to find out about some videos which are going viral on the social media about Salman Khan.

DCP Dhananjay Kulkarni, Mumbai police's spokesperson, said,"We are working on it. The case is with the Mumbai cyber cell."

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3 years old meets Disney's Elsa after racist comment

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amara Muir, a beautiful three year old Aboriginal girl, was told not to dress up like Frozen Star Elsa by a racist shopper just because she was black.

As per a report on 9news.com.au, Samara was dressed as Elsa when she was attending a Disney event with her mother Rachel at a shopping centre and that's when a woman was quoted telling her that Anna and Elsa were not black and black is ugly and that she (Samara) was black.

The report also added that in a Facebook post, Ms Muir said that the woman who made the comments had two daughters and said that the incident left her daughter Samara in tears.

Samara was invited to a high tea at the Langham Hotel, complete with snowflake cookies, reindeer cupcakes and fairy bread. Over there, she finally met the real life queen Elsa. After

Ajay Devgn loses five kilos on vacation despite eating everything that he loves

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jay Devgn loses five kilos on vacation despite eating everything that he loves Usually, actors complain about how they gain weight while on family vacations. Ajay Devgn is different. The actor, who had a relaxed fortnight-long break with the family, has lost five kilos.

When you compliment him on the weight loss, the actor smiles and says, "I had such a relaxed holiday with my family. I ate everything I love, I drank and I exercised in moderation. Now that I am back to the hectic activity of dubbing for Drishyam and promotions, I intend to do my best to maintain my lean look."

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meeting her real life queen, Samara also told her that she loved her, the report added.

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Venezuela begins cutting ties with Guyana; warns it won’t back down in border dispute

NOT BACKING DOWN: VENEZUELA’S PRESIDENT NICOLAS MADURO SPEAKS AT THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN CARACAS ON MONDAY. (AP PHOTO/ARIANA CUBILLOS) ARACAS, Venezuela, Wednesday July with Venezuela, condemned that country 8, 2015 – “We are victims of dispos- for its territory grab. session. I say this to our friends and “Venezuela is coming under new forms of also to our enemies: No one will ever get assault and aggression. This is a grave, danVenezuela to renounce her historical rights gerous situation that we must combat with to the Essequibo.” national unity,” said Maduro, who has asked With those words, and the announcement the Community of Latin American and Cathat Venezuela is recalling its ambassador in ribbean States (CELAC) to mediate in the Guyana Reyna Margarita Arratia, reviewing issue. relations with that CARICOM nation, and VENEZUELA IS LIKE A ‘ MONKEY’ ON scaling down embassy staff in Georgetown, GUYANA’S BACK – PRESIDENT AT CHOG President Nicolas Maduro sent a strong https://t.co/NQbj5dTTm9 pic.twitter. message to his neighbour that his country com/0vz9v2Diak would not be backing down from its claims — NCNGuyana (@NCNGuyana) July 3, of maritime territory.

2015 Addressing Parliament on Monday, MadAccusing Granger of participating in a uro also blasted his Guyanese counterpart, “grave campaign to promote hatred, disDavid Granger, accusing him of taking part trust, [and] negative elements regarding the in a campaign to make Venezuela look bad. character of the Venezuelan being and his The decision to scale down relations with history and the libertarian tradition of the Guyana comes just a few days after Granger people of Bolivar”, he added: “It takes a lot announced that Georgetown would con- of patience to process, digest and not vomit tinue commercial and cultural relations when one reads and hears the statements with Venezuela, despite heightened tension against Venezuela . . . by the current presbetween the South American neighbours ident.” caused by the rekindled maritime dispute.

“There is a political, diplomatic, media, Maduro issued a decree on May 25, claim- and economic operation against Venezuela ing sovereignty over territorial waters in the to implant in our region a tenacious operEssequibo region of the Atlantic Ocean that ation seeking high-intensity conflicts,” he encompasses an area equivalent to around further alleged. two-thirds of Guyanese territory, including Maduro also claimed that Granger, who a large part of the Stabroek Block, where US he described as a “hostage of Exxon Mobil”, oil giant ExxonMobil discovered oil recently. had rebuffed sincere efforts to have discusGuyana says Caracas agreed to relinquish sions on the matter. the Essequibo following a ruling by an inAlthough he ruled out the possibility of ternational tribunal in 1899, but later back- armed conflict over the issue, the Venezuetracked on that decision. Venezuela says the la media has reported that Maduro issued a 1899 ruling was unfair and insists the terri- new decree, enabling the Bolivarian Nationtory is still in dispute. al Armed Force to operate in defence of the Caracas, which has the world’s largest claims in the earlier decree. oil reserves, claims the “operating zones”, The new decree provides maritime coorwhich intrude upon Colombian and Guy- dinates of the territorial limits of the newly anese waters, are necessary for national created Integrated Defense Maritime Zones. security. However, Guyana has insisted the In response, Guyana’s Foreign Affairs move is illegal and also threatens the off- Minister Carl Greenidge said Maduro’s shore territory of other Caribbean states, move seemed to be an attempt to get back and has approached the United Nations to at Guyana following CARICOM’s recent settle the border dispute once and for all. pronouncement on the issue and he was Guyana received the backing of the “barking up the wrong tree”.

Commonwealth and then from CARICOM “The CARICOM Heads of Government when Heads of Government of the regional actually pronounced on the impact of the grouping met in Barbados last week. Co- decree on all of CARICOM, so . . . he needs lombia, which is also in a border dispute to go and deal with CARICOM,” he said.

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PROBE INTO KAMLA'S 'BABY'

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NTERIM chairman of the Children's Life Fund Authority (CLFA) Dr Colin Furlonge is promising a thorough audit into all allegations of theft and financial misappropriation as uncovered in a TV6 News and Express investigation over the last few days.

The Children's Life Fund is the brainchild of Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, and she boasts of the number of less fortunate children it has helped with medical expenses.

Furlonge, who is also the Chief Medical Officer, said questions only arose in 13 cases of the 221 children the fund has helped.

Speaking on TV6's Morning Edition yesterday, Furlonge said the board of directors will determine whether an employee forged parents' signatures and took money owed to them for travel expenses.

“We are engaging in a forensic audit to look at all matters from the beginning to the end. Hopefully, we can expedite that because there is a need to clear the air. I don't think they will find that money was misappropriated in terms of hospitals. The other matter, we are taking it seriously but remember, out of 13 ca­ses in which money was handed to the CEO, four were to Miss Genevieve Madoo whereas she claims money went elsewhere,” he said Senior police sources told the Express Madoo was summoned to the Fraud Squad in Port of Spain yesterday, to give an official statement to police on allegations of the theft of US money she uncovered while she was CEO from March 2014 to May 2105.

Approached outside the Fraud Squad building in Port of Spain, Madoo sought to clear the air on statements made earlier by Furlonge that she had collected the money to be disbursed among four sick children.

'No wrongdoing' Madoo said she was instructed to do so by the former chairman, Varun Maharaj, and indicated at that time Dr Furlonge was a board member so she reluctantly collected the US cash. She added there is a paper trail to prove there was no wrongdoing on her part.

“There is documentation, contrary to what Dr Furlonge and what Mr (Dennis) Cox have said, to show that the individual did sign on a document called the letter of agreement between the parent and the Children's Life Fund Authority.

The individual in question who allegedly took the funds, her name is on that document, as well as the parents, and it is the same date as the name of the cash receipts for monies for meals and transport as well; you would find that the documentation is lining up,” she said.

Madoo said it was while doing back-

Interim chairman of the Children’s Life Fund Authority (CLFA), Dr Colin Furlonge ground checks in April this year, she discovered some parents didn't get the money promised, a trend she noticed had taken place even before she became CEO. “I am surprised that they would even say that; I thought that they would know these things,” said Madoo.

The former CEO claimed she was being used as a scapegoat to conceal the true extent of the fraud she uncovered under her watch.

“I am not surprised, given the type of things that they have also said in reference to Mr Cox's statement that this is 'bacchanalish' . The thing about the wire transfers and the meal allowance and transport, they happened in isolated events. There was no issue of rushing the board on anything,” she said.

Board did not act Madoo said although these events were brought to the attention of the board in April 2014 and October 2014, the board never acted on it.

In fact, Madoo claims she was silenced for what she might have uncovered, making reference to the questionable wire transfers highlighted in TV6 News and Express investigative stories.

“The bank did forward an e-mail of wire transfers to me. I brought this to the attention of the board at the December 3 meeting, 2014. After having brought that, Dr Furlonge got very upset with me and said he did not want me forwarding any of the information to him; he only wanted the printed e-mail of the contents of the message the supervisor sent,” said Madoo.

Madoo said she complied with this request and Dr Furlonge then asked the bank to forward the relevant information to him.

Caribbean Star Newspaper Woman raped, robbed at Palmiste Park

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OLICE are hunting for two men who raped a woman and robbed her and her male friend in a popular park near San Fernando on Tuesday night.

The 28-year-old woman and 32-yearold man were walking in Palmiste Park, Phillipine, when they were ambushed by the knife-wielding assailants.

According to police, at around 9.30 p.m. the couple was walking along the pathway when upon reaching a lonely area the two men held the knives to them and announced a hold-up.

The victims handed over $4,000 in cash, jewellery, and their cell phones.

The assailants beat the male victim and then sexually assaulted the woman, po-

Young journalist gunned down in Belize

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E L I Z E C I T Y , Belize, Wednesday July 8, 2015 – Police say they have no leads so far in the murder of a 27-year-old journalist who MURDERED: was gunned JOURNALIST KAREEM down in the CLARKE. (CHANNEL 5 early hours of BELIZE) Monday.

Kareem Clarke was shot multiple times – in the left side of the forehead, back of the head, abdomen, right upper back and middle of the back, according to the biweekly Amandala Newspaper where he worked – as he was riding his bicycle around 1 a.m.

He had reportedly left the residence of a friend when he was ambushed by a lone gunman who fired several shots, killing him on the spot.

Police recovered eight 9mm shells from the scene.

Investigators say they are yet to determine the motive for the shooting.

Tributes have been pouring in for the slain journalist, from media workers across the country. Many recalled his willingness to be better at his craft and said his death was a loss for the media fraternity in Belize.

Clarke, also worked for sister companies KREM TV and KREM Radio, was described an intelligent, driven and promising young journalist.

Amandala editor Russell Vellos said it was terrible that his future had been cut short, and violently so.

“We will feel his loss; he will be hard to replace. He was intelligent, a good young man and a loyal worker. Through his work, he had made many friends in the media, and along with us, they will all miss him,” he said.

A statement issued yesterday by the newspaper added: “We are still in disbelief over the tragic loss of this very promising and ambitious young journalist. On a day like today, Kareem would have been hard at work, juggling several stories for publication in the mid-week edition of the Amandala newspaper. His murder has left a vacuum that will be very hard to fill.”

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T lice said. The men then ran off.

The couple made a report to the San Fernando Police Station and sought medical attention at the San Fernando General Hospital.

WPC Sealey of the San Fernando Police CID is investigating the case.

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Counterfeit US$50 notes in circulation

HE police have arrested four people in connection with the use of counterfeit US$50 notes in Highgate, Port Maria, Oracabessa, and Gayle in St Mary.

The notes bear the serial number MB25837080A and are being used mainly in supermarkets, petrol stations, and at places of entertainment in the parish, the police said.

The public has been urged to be cautious of people who attempt to use

US$50 notes to carry out transactions and to make proper checks to ensure that the notes are legitimate.

At the same time, the police have appealed to people with information that can lead to the apprehension of other perpetrators in the counterfeit scheme to contact the St Mary police at 994-2452, 994-9873, police 119 emergency number or the nearest police station.

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Caribbean Star Newspaper Caribbean fights to protect high-value, declining species

INGSTON, Jamaica, Tuesday July 7, 2015, IPS – Threats from climate change, declining reefs, overfishing and possible loss of several commercial species are driving the rollout of new policy measures to keep Caribbean fisheries sustainable.

Regional groups and the US-based NGO Wild Earth Guardians have petitioned for the listing of some of the Caribbean’s most economically valuable marine species as vulnerable, endangered or threatened with extinction.

In addition, regional scientists believe that climate change could alter the ranges of some of the larger species and perhaps wipe out existing ones.

Fisheries ministers of the Caribbean say they are concerned that “extra-national activities and decisions” could impact the social and economic well-being of their countries and their access to international markets. They have agreed to work together to protect both the sustainability and trade of several high value marine species.

At a meeting in November 2014, the Ministerial Council of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) expressed alarm at the US government’s decision to list the Nassau Grouper, a commercially traded species, under the US Endangered Species Act (ESA).

Even after successfully thwarting the listing of the Queen Conch (Strombus gigas), they fret that other species would go the way of the Nassau Grouper.

The conch and Nassau grouper are two of 19 Caribbean species the Wild Earth Guardians say are in need of protection.

The list includes one coral, one ray, five sharks, two sawfish, four groupers and the Queen Conch.

Regional fisheries officials know that such listings will shut down international trade of the affected species. Alternatively, it could lead to rigorous permits and quota systems that prevent trade by vulnerable populations in countries that are without working management structures.

The Guardians say they are driven by the critical state of many Caribbean species and the seemingly insatiable US demand for them. The 14 marine species named are already listed as protected or threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), endan-

gered species associate Taylor Jones told IPS. “Specifically in terms of the conch, we note that the US appetite for conch meat is having an impact on stocks in the Caribbean,” she said.

Jones noted that when the Guardians take action the aim is to limit the impact of US consumption patterns – which has already caused the collapse of its own conch fishery – on the rest of the world.

The United States is the largest importer of conch meat, consuming 78 per cent of production, estimated at between 2,000 and 2,500 pounds annually.

While the Guardians failed in their bid to have the conch included in the ESA, concern for the struggling populations of Conch continue. Even though the US closed Florida’s Conch fisheries in 1986, the population has still not recovered and the fisheries in its Caribbean territories are also in poor shape.

In the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), one of the region’s largest exporter of the mollusk, biologist Kathleen Woods reports that conch stocks are on the brink of collapse.

“TCI’s conch stocks are now in a critical phase,” she said. “Preliminary results of the conch visual survey indicate that TCI does not have sufficient densities of adult conch to sustain breeding and spawning. This means that unless the fishery is closed to allow the stocks to recover, it will probably collapse within the next four years.”

The CRFM Secretariat says it is already looking at management plans for the species most eaten or exploited by its member states. The secretariat says there is evidence that Nassau Grouper populations and spawning aggregations are in decline and is supporting the listing.

The Secretariat has drafted a strategy to implement minimum standards for the management, conservation and protection for the Caribbean Spiny Lobster (Panulirus argus) across all 17 member states. The Secretariat cites concern for falling catches, declining habitats and the absence of adequate management systems in some countries.

In Jamaica, where the lobster and conch fisheries are regulated by the CITES endangered species treaty, authorities are extending protection to other local spe-

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THE NASSAU GROUPER IS ONE OF 19 CARIBBEAN SPECIES THE WILD EARTH GUARDIANS SAY ARE IN NEED OF PROTECTION

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THE CARIBBEAN REGIONAL FISHERIES MECHANISM (CRFM) WORKING GROUP DISCUSSES PROPOSALS TO IMPLEMENT MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE CAPTURE OF EXPLOITED SPECIES IN NOVEMBER 2014, PANAMA CITY. cies that are already stressed from overfishing and climate change, Director of Fisheries Andre Kong told IPS. “We are looking at bio-degradable traps and will where possible improve the existing management system to include the spotted spiny lobster (Panulirus guttatus) known locally as the chicken lobster,” he said, pointing out that the local species is not governed by the CITES regulations.

Caribbean favorites like the Parrotfish and sea eggs (sea urchins) are in serious decline. Regional groups are seeking to

ban those and other species to protect remaining populations and the reef. Some countries have already restricted the capture of the Parrotfish and the IUCN has recommended its listing as a specially protected species under the Protocol for Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW Protocol).

CRFM has already implemented a management plan for the Eastern Caribbean Flying fish, which supports a small but lucrative trade in the countries that fish for the species. A coral reef action plan is

July 10 – 16, 2015 also in place, a review of the legislation of several member states has been completed, alongside the rollout of public awareness programmes for regional fishers.

One drawback: the rules are non-binding and left up to individual governments to implement.

Woods, who until mid-2014 headed the TCI government’s Environment and Marine Department, noted that despite the existence of regulations that exceed those introduced by the CRFM, conch and lobster habitats in that country “continue to be degraded and lost because of poor development practices like dredging, the use of caustic materials like bleach for fishing and other activities.”

Veteran TCI fisherman Oscar Talbot echoes Woods belief that a combination of factors, including a lack of political will, poor enforcement and corruption in the regulatory agencies, are the reasons the Conch stocks are close to collapsing.

“Poacher boats, illegal divers and some politicians with their own (processing) plants have played a role in the improper exploitation of the fish, lobster and conch. We also have a lot of fisherman and poachers taking juvenile conch in and out of season,” he said.

TCI is one of the few countries that continue to allow the capture and consumption of sea turtles and sharks, but Woods believes exploitation of these spe-

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cies by locals is sustainable. Talbot wants fishers to stick to the rules and exploit the resources during the open seasons only.

A fisherman for over 40 years, Talbot said the unregulated catches are impacting all the islands’ local fisheries. He is concerned that undersized conchs of up to 18 to the pound have been taken, a sore point for the grandfather who sits on the fisheries advisory council of the TCI. But while regional leaders express “outrage” at the actions of the NGOs, regional fishers support Talbot’s view that only external pressure will force governments to act.

For most countries, the lack of personnel, funding and illegal fishing have hampered progress. This is not lost on the Guardians.

“In general it appears that the region is struggling with limited resources for conservation, including lack of funding and lack of personnel for enforcement of existing regulations,” Jones said.

And while Talbot and Woods lobby TCI Governor Peter Beckingham to champion immediate changes to the fisheries legislation approved and agreed by local fishers more than a year ago, Jones echoes their aspirations: “It is our hope that ESA listing would make more US funding and personnel available for use by local conservation programmes,” she said.

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Sri Lankan batting great Kumar Sangakkara will end his international career at the P Sara Oval next month in the second match of the three-test series against familiar foes India.

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Sangakkara to end career in Colombo against India

EW DELHI (Reuters) - Sri Lankan batting great Kumar Sangakkara will end his international career at the P Sara Oval next month in the second match of the three-test series against familiar foes India.

Sangakkara and MSDLast month, Sri Lanka’s most prolific batman announced his decision to retire after the second test against India, bringing the curtain down on an illustrious 15-year stay at the crease.

The Indian and the Sri Lankan cricket boards announced the tour itinerary on Thursday, confirming Galle as the venue for the first test starting on Aug. 12.

The 37-year-old Sangakkara wanted to quit all formats after the World Cup earlier

this year but agreed to stay on to play four home tests -- two against Pakistan and as many against India.

P Sara Oval will host the second test, which will be Sangakkara’s 134th and final appearance, from Aug. 20.

The former captain has scored 12,305 runs from 132 tests at an average of slightly higher than 58, to go with his 14,234 runs in 404 one-day internationals.

Sri Lanka will begin a new era without the southpaw when they head to Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), also in Colombo, for the third and final match against their neighbours.

India will reach Colombo on Aug. 3 and play a three-day warm up match at R Premadasa Stadium from Aug. 6.

Guyana Amazon Warriors 146 for 2 (Hodge 61*, Fudadin 43*) beat St Kitts and Nevis Patriots 158 for 6 (Samuels 61, Beaton 2-27) by 23 runs (D/L method)

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rad Hodge’s 61 in a 36-ball assault gave Guyana Amazon Warriors an easy 23-run win against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in Basseterre. Rain brought a premature end to the match in the 17th over of the chase, by which time Amazon Warriors were comfortably ahead of the D/L target.

Patriots lost their openers within the first four overs after choosing to bat, but were resurrected by Marlon Samuels’ 40-ball 61 - the only score above 20 in the innings. Samuels and Tonito Willett added 54 for the third wicket before Willett holed out at long-off in the 13th over off Marchant de Lange. Samuels then took 16 runs off the remaining four balls of the over, which set a strong platform for the last few overs. Pa-

triots finished well to end with 158 for 6 - 51 coming in the last five overs.

In the chase, Amazon Warriors lost Trevon Griffith in the second over for 6. However, Denesh Ramdin counter-attacked with 31 in 15 balls, which included two sixes and three fours, before he was caught behind in the seventh over. Hodge took the attack to Patriots from the outset, whileAssad Fudadin, who was playing his second match of the season, dropped anchor with a run-a-ball 43. Patriots couldn’t stop the run-flow as boundaries were hit regularly. An unbeaten 98run third-wicket stand took Amazon Warriors to 146 for 2 in the 17th over, when the D/L par score was 123.

Younis 171* gives Pakistan series in record chase Pakistan 215 (Sarfraz 78*, Azhar 52) and 380 for 3 (Younis 171*, Masood 125, Misbah 59*) beat Sri Lanka 278 (Karunaratne 130, Yasir 5-78) and 313 (Mathews 122, Chandimal 67, Imran 5-58) by seven wickets

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ounis Khan’s epic, unbeaten 171 led Pakistan to their highest successful chase, the second highest in Asia for any side, and the sixth highest in all Test cricket. It also gave them their first series win in Sri Lanka since 2006, and catapulted them to third in the ICC Test rankings.

The feat required the highest fourth-innings partnership for Pakistan, 242 between Younis and Shan Masood, who fell on the fifth morning for 125. Misbah-ul-Haq arrived with 122 needed, saw off Sri Lanka’s

quicks till lunch, and opened up after that to reel off an unbeaten 59, finishing the match with a six.

Sri Lanka’s fast bowlers put in a spirited effort, especially with the second new ball, but could not break down Younis and Misbah.

Pakistan needed 147 more at the start of the day, and Masood and Younis’ record partnership grew by 25 before the former fell to his nerves. Masood had been tied down

by Sri Lanka’s accuracy, and was itching to break free. No release was provided by Angelo Mathews and

the specialist seamers. When the offspinner Tharindu Kaushal was introduced in the 11th over of the morning, Masood, eyeing some runs, jumped out, but was beaten by the turn to be stumped.

Sri Lanka’s specialist spinner had begun promisingly after a wayward return of 0 for 92 in 20 overs on day four, but again, he failed to sustain the pressure. He did shift his line wider outside off and spun it in sharply with men waiting in the leg trap, but was too inconsistent with his lengths. Misbah and Younis used the sweep frequently, and put away the regular full tosses with ease.

It was a different story against the quicks. The first boundary of the day came only in the tenth over, when Younis forced an edge through the vacant slip region off Nuwan Pradeep.

There was little in the pitch by way of variable bounce to suggest it was a day-five subcontinent wicket.

Despite their discipline at the start, Sri Lanka were dependent on the new ball. Pakistan needed 101 more

when it was taken, and they had the personnel in the middle to get them through.

Misbah was happy to deny himself against the new ball, going 22 balls without a run. Batting on a big hundred, Younis was eager to move across and play as much as he could.

There was an unsuccessful review for leg-before against Younis, on 128, by Dhammika Prasad, replays returning umpire’s call for points of impact on pad and stumps.

As Mathews tried Kaushal again at the stroke of lunch, Misbah stepped out to lift him over mid-on. Sri Lanka’s challenge fell apart after lunch, Misbah and Younis raining boundaries on the hapless Kaushal, who had played ahead of veteran Rangana Herath, and was to end with figures of 1 for 153 in 31 overs.

The winning runs came again from Misbah’s bat, as they had come during their Sharjah chase of 302 against Sri Lanka in 2014. Younis ended with the fifth-highest score in a chase.

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‘Have a feeling USA will finish in the top two’ - Shahid USA’s squad may lack the experience and preparation that other teams have had coming into the 2015 World Twenty20 Qualifier, but they certainly aren’t lacking in confidence.

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ast bowling spearhead Hammad Shahid told ESPNcricinfo, on the eve of the team’s opening match against Nepal, that he has no doubt USA will qualify for next year’s ICC World Twenty20 in India.

“We’re going to finish in the top two,” Shahid said. “We have a good young side with talented guys. We needed a young team from the last tournament but we didn’t have a young team.

That’s why we finished 15th out of 16, but this time we’re going to finish higher than that. It’s just my feeling. I haven’t played with this many young and talented guys in a while. We have a good chance to win the whole thing.”

USA finished runner-up to Canada in the ICC Americas Division One championship in May and their only

match since then was a five-wicket win in the warm-up against North West Warriors interprovincial side on Monday. Their subsequent warmup scheduled for Tuesday at Bready was washed out, denying the team much-needed match practice.

The newest member of the USA squad, Alex Amsterdam, only arrived in Belfast on Thursday morning after having trouble securing a visa while star batsman Steven Taylor pulled out two weeks ago after securing a Caribbean Premier League contract.

Shahid said that even though Taylor’s absence hurts the team, they have enough depth to make up for it.

“It does affect the team and the top order,” Shahid said. “He’s played here before and scored a lot of centuries.

The other guys are coming along nicely but missing Taylor is a big factor.

I think Adil Bhatti in the top order and Shiva Vashishat, they’ll be key to our run-scoring and taking over Taylor’s spot because they are hard-hitting batsmen and run between the wickets really well.”

Vashishat top-scored in USA’s successful chase against the Warriors with an unbeaten 30. According to Shahid, the former USA U-19 captain Vashishat has also lifted the fielding standards on his debut senior team tour and his presence in the outfield could

have a ripple effect on the squad.

“He makes a big difference. He’s quick and can stop a lot of boundaries, take good catches. He’s just quick and energetic in the field. In our warmup game, he took a brilliant catch on the boundary that stopped a six and it was one I don’t think a lot of people would have done. It’s a young side and I think our fielding is the main key of any tournament and we didn’t have a fielding side the last time we played in the qualifiers. This time I think our fielding will win us a couple of games.”

The biggest news in USA cricket over the last month was the ICC’s decision to suspend the USA Cricket Association for a third time in a decade.

However, unlike previous suspensions, the national teams have been allowed to continue competing at ICC tournaments for now. Shahid says the administrative issues have not caused any distractions to the squad and they are focused on performing well in Ireland.

“We don’t worry about the board.

We just worry about playing the game as hard as we can and getting to the World Cup. That’s our number one goal. I just want the fans to support us until the end. We’re going to do well and we’re going to make it to the World Cup.”

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Poli Wanted Trinidad polic PITBULL KILLS GRANNY

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots 139 for 2 (Samuels 71*, Guptill 45) beat Barbados Tridents 135 for 8 (Pollard 49, Shamsi 4-10, Afridi 3-34) by eight wickets

progress. Shahid Afridi struck with his second ball and 10 - all his wickets were of the top-six batsmen. in the eighth over Shamsi bowled Smith. Jason Holder, Evin Lewis and Martin Guptill started the chase batting at No. 4, struggled to find fluency during his by hitting three fours and a six inside the first three 19-ball 17 and Shamsi’s double-strike in the 14th over overs, before Lewis was caught at mid-off. Tridents arlon Samuels’ stroke-filled 71 and South Afri- left Tridents wobbling at 76 for 5. However, Kieron struggled to prevent the boundaries as Samuels and can chinaman Tabraiz Shamsi’s career-best fig- Pollard resurrected the innings with a 33-ball 49, in- Guptill clobbered three sixes and two fours within ures of 4 for 10 set up a convincing eight-wicket cluding five sixes - with two each in the 19th and 20th the Powerplay. The pair continued to rotate the strike win for St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots against Barbados Tri- overs. Tridents smashed 47 off the last three overs to with the occasional boundary before Guptill was run dents in Basseterre. end with 135 for 8 - all wickets falling to spin except for out for 45 in the 15th over to end an 85-run secThe Tridents openers - Dilshan Munaweera and a run-out. While Afridi took three wickets, Shamsi bet- ond-wicket stand. Samuels, however, plundered 18 in Ramlogan said there was An 84-year-old great edgeable when it came to incident occurred.

Dwayne Smith - began the innings solidly, adding 47 tered his best bowling performance of 4 for 23 against the next over and eventually hit the winning runs inCM ORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, July 9, 2014, an Wednesday undertaking within grandmother was yesterday the training of dogs and in 38 balls before the introduction of spin mauled halted their Jamaica Tallawahs in his last match with figures of 4 for the 18th over.

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captain, has been ruled out for four weeks and will miss the remainder of the Caribbean Premier League after he fractured his left hand while batting in the match against Jamaica Tallawahs.

Sammy took a blow from a delivery by Andre Russell, and had to retire hurt.

Kevin Pietersen will replace him as Zouks captain and Keron Cottoy, who has played just three T20s, has been called up to the squad as a replacement.

“It’s a real shame for Darren, he’s one of the biggest names in the CPL and a great leader for the Zouks,” Tom Moody, CPL director of cricket, said. “We wish him a speedy recovery, and knowing the kind of guy he is, I’m sure he’ll continue to be an inspirational part of the squad for the rest of the tournament even though he won’t actually be out in the middle.”

Sammy, who led Zouks to three wins this season, scored 81 runs in six innings at a strike-rate of 124.61 and also picked up six wickets at an economy-rate of 8.5.

Bloody attack oncommits 84-year-old suicide woman caus afte at Maraval home on ‘Wall of S placed

pitbull.

Lillian Bunsee had never ventured close to the dogs as she had been attacked in the past, but yesterday morning one of the dogs escaped from its kennel and again attacked her, this time killing her.

Neighbours said the dog was one of approximately ten which were bred and being given aggression training in preparation for sale by two of the woman’s relatives.

Never once did the residents hear Bunsee scream for help but only noticed she was being attacked as they walked along the roadway close to her home on La Seiva Road, Maraval.

Police said it was shortly after 9 a.m. that the residents saw the woman on the ground with the dog tearing away at her body. They tried throwing boulders at the animal in an attempt to stop it but their efforts were Jamaica Tallawahs 159 for 1 (Walton unsuccessful, said officers.

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passed in Parliament last month but is yet to be proclaimed, police said.

Rahaman removed some of the animals and locked

“This bill is clearly needed.

I would like those persons who argue that there should be no legislation to control these dangerous dogs, I would like them to pay a visit to the relatives of victims to explain their position and to offer some condolence. I am calling upon them to go pay them a visit and to offer them some compensation,” said Ramlogan.

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Investigators said several police officers who were on patrol nearby went to the scene after receiving a report and was only able to have the dog stop biting the woman after opening fire on the animal, shooting it six times.

Residents in the area said the officers had no other option but to kill the dog.

The other dogs were all locked away in their kennels, they said.

“After the first two shots the dog was still biting the woman, like the shots did nothing to it. The police had to shoot it four more times before it stopped,” said one man.

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The resident, who asked that his name not be published, said regardless of the type, he was always opposed to people giving aggression training to dogs within their own household which is shared with other family members.

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Gayle and Walton blow Zouks away

76, Gayle 64*) beat St Lucia Zouks 158 for 4 (Pietersen 83*) by nine wickets brace of half-centuries from Chadwick Walton and Chris Gayle, scored at a strike rate of more than 150, powered Jamaica Tallawahs to a resounding nine-wicket victory with four overs to spare against St Lucia Zouks at Sabina Park.

Medium-pacer Krishmar Santokie put Tallawahs on course after they had won the toss, dismissing the Zouks openers in the first and third over. Kevin Pietersen attacked at his end, scoring an unbeaten 83 off 57 balls with four sixes, but he received poor support from his teammates. Having been dropped on 42 by the wicketkeeper Walton, Pietersen went on to hit two fours and a six in each of the last two overs to lift Zouks to 158.

He added 70 runs for the fifth wicket with Darren Sammy, who had to retire hurt on 29 in the final over because of an injured finger and did not bowl in the defence. Daniel Vettori bowled an economical spell for Tallawahs, conceding only 13 runs in four overs.

The chase was a no-contest. Watlon and Gayle began in a blaze of boundaries and carried on to add 119 in 13.5 overs.

Sammy had a tough day in the field, putting down Gayle on 28 and later Chris Lynn on 6. Gayle made Zouks pay for that reprieve, smashing five sixes during his 64 off 42 balls, while Walton made 76 off 48 with three sixes.

position.

The Independent Senators had already forwarded their suggestions to him, but he was still awaiting the Opposition’s before the Act is proclaimed by President Anthony Carmona.

Section 19 of the Dog Control Act: FAMILY PHOTO: 84-year-old Lillian Bunsee who was mauled to death by a pitbull yesterday in her own home. is a no no. Aggression is not the type of training to do within that environment.

High potency dog food and aggression training in the home environment is creating a time bomb and it is just a matter of time before tragedy strikes,” he said.

them away at the clinic yesterday evening. He told the Express the dogs were being temporarily kept at the animal hospital until the other owner makes a decision “on what he is going to do with them”.

Detectives from the Port of Spain Criminal Investigations Department (CID) led by ASP Ajith Persad went to the scene and detained the man who owned the dog.

“It was not for any legal reason or anything. Relatives and so on would be going to the house to give their condolences and what have you, so we are just keeping the dogs for a little while,” he said.

Up to yesterday evening he was in custody at the CID office along St Vincent Street, Port of Spain. Officers said they would be consulting with Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Roger Gaspard SC to determine what charges could be laid against the man.

The other owner was not arrested as he did not live on the premises where the

The other owner said residents no longer wanted the dogs in the area, so he may have to “put them to sleep”.

Contacted via phone yesterday, Attorney General Anand Ramlogan said the Dog Control Bill was passed on the last day of the parliamentary session in order to prevent it from being “lapsed”.

With the passing of the bill,

19. (1) Where a class A dog injures a person, without reasonable cause whether in a public place or on private premises, the owner or keeper of the dog commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of $100,000 and to imprisonment for five years.

(2) Where a class A dog kills a person or causes the death of a person, without reasonable cause, the owner or keeper of the dog commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of $200,000 and to imprisonment for ten years.

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3. Japanese Tosa or any dog bred from the Japanese Tosa.

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Root result trumps process

heck the scorebook.” That’s what they say. Grizzled old cricket watchers who see the game through life’s bitter disappointment. They’ve heard every story, every excuse, every couldabeen tale.

It doesn’t matter. The scorebook matters.

Modern cricketers and coaches tell us it is about the process. We shouldn’t judge on results. We shouldn’t focus on what happened at the end, but how they went about it.

In that sacred scorebook, Joe Root made 134. But his processes were all over the place.

First ball he found the smallest amount of bat to stop a ball that was hooping back in at him better than any David Warner punch. Second ball he was dropped from an outside edge that Brad Haddin simply didn’t understand. And even third ball he was close enough that there was a stifled appeal, but Root made it through that over.

But then, part of his process was also attacking Australia. He used flawless off-drives, sensuous cover-drives and forced off the backfoot whenever there was a chance. Sometimes, he cut hard, sometimes up and over, sometimes it was a guide, sometimes it was a crack. When he reached his 40s, his balls faced had still not caught his runs.

They were the glorious processes. It was counterattack, it was new England, it dragged England away from a bad day.

The sort of innings Kevin Pietersen would have played. Hope like hell you end up the day on the back of papers for the right reasons. Cover yourself in glory if you do well. Or cover yourself in something far worse if you fail.

Root’s innings was a constant battle between his best and worst. Every great shot would be followed by luck or confusion. Inside edges went between midwicket to the finest of fine legs. Pull shots off balls that advised him via their length not to pull them.

Play and misses from balls too close to

Joe Root was severe on anything short and wide but his innings was full of near-misses him, too far, coming in, going out. And so many half and three quarter shouts.

Even his 50 was part of this. The result was two runs, he raised his bat, the crowd said his name. But the process was a leading edge through cover that floated past the field, rather than to it.

After another inside edge near-calamity, Root moved across to sweep Lyon, Lyon was sure he was out LBW. The first replays of the review seemed to agree with him. But hawkeye and its mystical digital eye believed the ball pitched outside legstump. Lyon stopped believing in science as it remained not out.

At one stage Root was almost caught/ run out/stumped (Ian Bell probably would have found a way to be out all three ways), when he flicked off his pad, and it ricocheted off short leg’s shin pads. That was soon followed by

another huge shout, followed by huge disappointment for Lyon when he thought he had an inside edge, that he thought Steve Smith should catch, that turned out to be neither hit nor caught.

Yet, Root still had the ability, calm, and timing to stroke a ball through covers. To cut, guide and flick. At one stage he steered a ball through point so perfectly it was like he’d pre-mapped it with a protractor.

When Mitchell Starc finally took Root’s wicket, he didn’t do a jig, or even put his finger to his lips, he just exhaled a very deep breath.

Root was in control for three-quarters of the balls he faced, the tenth-lowest control in a Test hundred since 2009. Twenty different times Australia thought they had him, or a chance of him, or they hope that he would soon be gone. He kept his wick-

et by millimetres. But does that make it better, or worse? Was he lucky or brave? Was this an epic rearguard or a failure to fail. Was it a victory for positive intent, or just one of those days?

Root’s day in gif form would look like this: Australia throw their hands up, cover turns to pick up the ball from the boundary, the crowd yelling “ROOOOOOOT”, bowlers shaking their heads, the ball scooting through Australia’s haunted vacant point region, Australia dropping their heads, Root slapping another boundary and ultimately Root celebrating a hard earned, well received, incredibly important very lucky hundred while Warner didn’t clap him.

Root played new England cricket.

Root played and missed. Root made a hundred. England survived the day. Today, the result beat the process.

Kochi Tuskers seek IPL re-entry after winning arbitration A court-appointed arbitrator has asked the BCCI to pay Kochi Tuskers Kerala compensation of approximately Rs 550 crore ($87 million approximately) for terminating the franchise agreement in September 2011.

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hile the IPL governing council is considering an appeal against the order, the owners of the Kochi franchise are believed to be seeking re-entry into the league as opposed to a cash award.

“We are in possession of the arbitrator Justice Lahoti’s report and a majority of the governing council members are in favour of appealing against it. We have sought an opinion from our legal team,”

IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla said after the governing council’s meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Mukesh Patel, chairman of the Kochi Tuskers consortium, said he could not comment on the matter since he was out of town.

An appeal against an arbitration proceeding, which is usually agreed upon mutually by both the parties at the start, can be admitted by a high court if it feels

that one of the parties is hard done by the outcome. The BCCI feels it may have a case here since they had followed their rulebook while terminating the controversial Kochi franchise in 2011.

The order, issued by the former Chief Justice of India RC Lahoti, was issued last week. Although the order doesn’t make a mention of Kochi returning to the IPL umbrella, a BCCI insider revealed that the Kochi franchise owners have expressed their desire to feature in IPL again.

If the BCCI appeals against the arbitrator’s order and if the appeal is admitted in the high court, then the question of Kochi Tuskers playing the IPL again will not arise unless the dispute is resolved in court. If the BCCI’s appeal is dismissed, then the Kochi owners will have to file a

plea in the court should they wish to be a part of IPL again.

The Kochi franchise, which was controversially admitted into the IPL in 2010, made its debut in 2011. But an internal dispute among co-owners resulted in the franchise defaulting on submitting the 10% bank guarantee of the total franchise fee ahead of the season. The BCCI claimed that several reminders sent to the consortium didn’t elicit a response and, as a result, the franchise was terminated.

Although the Bombay High Court declined to stay the BCCI verdict two days after the franchise’s termination, the consortium then filed a plea objecting to the BCCI’s manner of ousting them from the IPL. It had led to both the parties agreeing on arbitration proceedings.

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