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President still to hear from Granger Page

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Police annual gymkhana thrills hundreds

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Le Repentir Cemetery clean-up moving apace Pages

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Two dead, two critical after pick-up turns turtle at Mabura Page

Prisoner stabs to death fellow Mazaruni Prison inmate Page

Coconut tree crashes through neighbour’s roof

GYMKHANA ACTION: One of the many displays which wowed the crowd of spectators (Photo by Cullen Bess-Nelson)

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Police annual gymkhana thrills hundreds

By Leroy Smith

YESTERDAY the Guy-

ana Police Force Sports Club ground at Eve Leary was abuzz with activity

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as the police showcased their skills and resources, including musical talent

A rank from the Mounted Branch sprints through a fiery rope

UNIFORMITY: Males and females from the Mounted Branch Division following a display for the crowd (Photos by Cullen Bess-Nelson)

and expertise in handling horses and dogs. The activity was the first of a series of the annual gymkhana. Among the activities featured yesterday were the colours display, musical chairs, races, tug-o-war, motor cycle stunts, self-defence and agility. The various displays

included ranks from the traffic, mounted, canine, Police College, Criminal Investigation and Tactical Services Unit divisions of the force. Ranks were drawn from all of the various police divisions to take part in the signature event which usually starts at Force Head-

quarters before individual divisions hosts their own gymkhanas. The event was chaired by comedian Linden ‘Jumbie’ Jones. It was attended by several senior ranks and families of policemen and women along with citizens who are friends of the police.

Prisoner stabs to death fellow Mazaruni Prison inmate

By Leroy Smith

THE Guyana Prison Service is investigating the circumstances surrounding the stabbing to death of inmate Theon Smith by another prisoner at the Mazaruni Prison yesterday morning.

Smith was reportedly stabbed by fellow inmate, Akeem Edwards. The Guyana Chronicle was unable to ascertain the time of the incident, but was told that the two men were involved in an argument which led to the stabbing during a fight.

The men reportedly had an ongoing feud that got out of hand yesterday. Information reaching this newspaper stated that both of the men were sent to the facility, after being charged and convicted for robbery under arms. The two men were each sentenced to three five-year sentences, even as one of

them awaited trial in the High Court. In addition, while it is not clear which of the two, this newspaper was also told by sources familiar with the operations of the centre that one of the two men was sent to the facility for security reasons. The source did not go into details of what the

security reasons were that caused the administration of the prisons to send the individual to Mazaruni. Information suggested that Smith was charged with ten counts of armed robbery and was serving three five-year sentences. Edwards on the other hand was also at the facility for similar offences along

with being in possession of a .38 handgun with matching ammunition. Up to late last evening, the Guyana Chronicle tried but failed to obtain comments from the Director of Prisons and the Home Affairs M i n i s t e r, a s n e i t h e r could be reached by telephone.

Open to traffic

A section of the new four-lane highway under construction was opened to traffic Saturday. This Adrian Narine photo shows vehicles traversing along the Diamond stretch of the new roadway

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President still to hear from Granger

– as ultimatum nears deadline THE ultimatum issued to President Donald Ramotar by Mr. David Granger, Leader of the main Opposition, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), ends today. Granger, in a letter dated September 9, threatened the “mobilization of national and international support” if a date for the holding of Local Government Elections is not set on or before Monday, September 15, 2014. However, President Ramotar is holding fast to his position, in that he needs for Granger “to clarify what precisely” is his Party’s position before he can “properly respond” to his letter, since

he, Granger, was saying one thing, and his Party another. Before the ultimatum, the APNU had made clear its support for the Alliance For Change (AFC)’s no-confidence motion, which, if passed with majority support, could see Guyana heading to an early general elections. In his reply, by letter, to Mr Granger last Thursday, President Ramotar acknowledged receipt of his letter, but asked him to be a bit more specific as to what his Party wanted. Said the President, “Unfortunately, the position represented in your letter, and the positions expressed by

President Donald Ramotar

Mr David Granger

your Party after my receipt of your letter are both ambiguous and contradictory. In the circumstances, before I can properly respond to your letter, I wish for you to clarify what precisely is your

Party’s position.” The President also reminded Mr Granger that while his views, as leader of the main Opposition, are important to Guyana’s democratic equation, all matters

relating to the fixing of the date for elections, both local as well as national, remain within the preserve and prerogative of the Executive, a fact that Mr. Granger himself acknowledged in his own letter. “Please be assured,” he said, “that there is no need to remind me about upholding the Constitution of the Republic of Guyana, and about the importance of democracy, as the track record of the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic administration is one that has always defended, advocated and promoted constitutionality, the rule of law, and democracy at every level in our country.” Local government elections have not been held in

Guyana since 1994. Prior to that, local government elections were last held in 1970. Subsequent to 1994, the elections could not be conducted because of the coincidence with the general and regional elections of 1997. Additionally, the House passed the Local Authorities (Elections) (Amendment) Bill 2013, which states that elections must be held on or before August 1, 2014. The August date was made via an amendment to the Bill, proposed by A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), while the House was in Committee. However, this bill has not been assented to by the Head of State.

GuyExpo: The evolution of a phenomenal success story By Rebecca Ganesh-Ally GUYEXPO 2014 is a highly anticipated event and will

be held under the theme “Transformation: Partnership for a better Guyana” and is slated for October

2-5 at the National Exhibition Centre, Sophia. Its central focus is to showcase the growth of businesses and organisations in Guyana over a span of 15 years. This year, GuyExpo will reflect on the growth of en-

President Donald Ramotar and Minister of Tourism (ag) Mr Irfaan Ali during a walk around GuyExpo 2013

President Donald Ramotar with First Lady, Madame Deolatchmee Ramotar; former President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo; and former Minister of Tourism, Mr Manniram Prashad sharing a light beverage during GuyExpo 2013

terprises in Guyana, and it is therefore apposite to acknowledge those businesses which have grown along with the expo from its genesis, including AH and L Kissoon, Toolsie Persaud Limited, Banks DIH, Demerara Distillers Limited, Geddes Grant

and Gafoors, among other entities. The platform has been laid for the successful hosting of GuyExpo for the last 15 years, and in 2014, patrons, exhibitors, investors and visiting delegations are assured of an exposition reflecting

Guyana’s transformation. At the launch of Guyexpo 2014, held in June at the Guyana International Conference Centre (GICC), Liliendaal, President Donald Ramotar spoke of the importance of building a strong, Turn to page 8

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Liberal Vermont Senator Sanders may seek U.S. presidency in 2016 By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - BERNIE Sanders, one of the Senate’s leading liberals, said yesterday he is thinking about running for U.S. President in 2016 as either a Democrat or an independent in a move that could complicate Hillary Clinton’s path to the White House. Sanders, an independent from Vermont, could pose a challenge from the left to Clinton, widely seen as the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination. She has not officially said she is a candidate but has acted very much like one. “I think anybody who speaks to the needs of the working class and the middle class of this country and shows the courage to take on the billionaire class, I think that candidate will do pretty well,” Sanders told the NBC program “Meet the Press,” giving a possible preview of his message in the 2016 campaign. Sanders is serving his second six-year term in the Senate. He has cultivated a following among some American liberals, especially on economic issues like the growing income dispar-

ity between rich and poor and corporate greed. He is a self-described socialist who caucuses with Democrats in the Senate. “I am thinking about running for president,” Sanders said, adding that he must decide whether to run as an independent or wade into the fight for the Democratic nomination. Sanders is testing the waters in Iowa, a state that holds an important early contest in the nomination process. “One of the reasons I’m going to Iowa is to get a sense of how people feel about it,” he said of his candidacy. “Look, the truth is (there is) profound anger at

U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs Chairman Senator Bernie Sanders leads a hearing on ‘’The State of VA Health Care’’ on Capitol Hill in Washington.

both political parties, more and more people are becoming independent. The negative is: how do you set up a 50-state infrastructure as an independent?” Sanders said he has “a lot of respect” for Clinton, but said, “The issue is not Hillary.” With Clinton mindful of the need to appeal to moderates in any general election battle against a Republican in 2016, a Sanders candidacy could force her to the left in the Democratic primaries to head off his challenge. Conversely, if he runs in the general election as an independent, he could siphon away from her votes

from liberals that she could need to beat any Republican nominee. American liberals have expressed disappointment with President Barack Obama on a range of issues, most recently on his decision to postpone any executive action on immigration even as Republican leaders in the House of Representatives block action on a bipartisan Senate-passed plan. Sanders said that he has “a lot of disagreements” with Obama, adding: “I think he has not tapped the anger and the frustration that the American people feel on many, many issues.”

U.S. sees Middle East help fighting IS, Britain cautious after beheading By Will Dunham and Andrew Osborn

WA S H I N G TO N / L O N DON, (Reuters) - Washington said countries in the

Middle East had offered to join air strikes against Islamic State militants and Australia said it would send troops, but Britain held back even after the

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group beheaded a British hostage and threatened to kill another. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has been touring the Middle East to try to se-

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cure backing for U.S. efforts to build a coalition to fight the Islamic State militants who have grabbed territory in Syria and Iraq. The United States resumed air strikes in Iraq in August for the first time since the 2011 withdrawal of the last U.S. troops, fearful the militants would break the country up and use it as a base for attacks on the West. The addition of Arab fighter jets would greatly strengthen the credibility of what is a risky and complicated campaign. “We have countries in this Region, countries outside of this Region, in addition to the United States, all of whom are prepared to engage in military assistance,

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in actual strikes if that is what it requires,” Kerry said. “And we also have a growing number of people who are prepared to do all the other things,” he said in remarks broadcast on Sunday on the CBS program “Face the Nation”. Australia became the first country to detail troop numbers and aircraft to fight the militants in Iraq. It said it would send a 600 strong force and eight fighter jets to the Region but did not intend to operate in Syria. Russia, at odds with the West over Ukraine, has said any air strikes in Syria would be an act of aggression without the consent of President Bashar al-Assad or an international mandate. Britain has often been the first country to join U.S. military action overseas and is under pressure to get much tougher with IS after video footage of the killing of Briton David Haines by IS militants was released on Saturday.

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WHO welcomes Cuba’s health professionals to support Ebola care in West Africa GENEVA (CMC) – THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has welcomed the commitment from the Government of Cuba to provide 165 health professionals to support Ebola care in West Africa. WHO said yesterday that the newly announced support includes physicians, nurses, epidemiologists, specialists in infection control, intensive care specialists and social mobilisation officers.

The Cuban health care professionals will be concentrated in Sierra Leone. “If we are going to go to war with Ebola, we need the resources to fight,” said Dr Margaret Chan, WHO’s director-general in a statement. “I am extremely grateful for the generosity of the Cuban government and these health professionals for doing their part to help us contain the worst Ebola outbreak ever known,” she

added. “This will make a significant difference in Sierra Leone.” The WHO Ebola Response Roadmap, released on August 28, highlights the need for a massively scaled response to support affected countries. “The commitment from the Cuban government exemplifies the kind of international effort required to intensify response activities

and strengthen national capacities,” WHO said. Chan said Cuba is “world-famous for its ability to train outstanding doctors and nurses and for its generosity in helping fellow countries on the route to progress.” She said the Cuban health care professionals will be deployed to Sierra Leone the first week in October and stay for six months.

Dionne Jackson Miller is the new president of the Press Association of Jamaica

DIONNE Jackson Miller is the new president of the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ). Jackson Miller, a wellknown broadcaster with the RJR Communications Group, was elected at yesterday’s annual general meeting of the PAJ unopposed. The AGM was held at PAJs headquarters on East Avenue in St Andrew. PAJ members also elected a new executive to support Jackson Miller. They are:

broadcaster and attorney-at-law, Helene Coley-Nicholson, who was voted First Vice President; journalist with the RJR Communications Group, Karren Madden- second vice president; RJR journalist Rohan Powell - secretary; and journalist and communication specialist, Ceila Morgan who was elected as treasurer. Speaking with The Gleaner-Power 106 News Centre , Jackson Miller

acknowledged the work of outgoing president Jenni Canpbell, noting that she had done much to raise the image of the association nationally and internationally. She says, however, her own focus will be on building the administrative capacity of the organisation. She says efforts will also be made to strengthen the membership of the organisation; making the organisation more appealing to younger journal-

ists, and clarifying the PAJ’s position as a professional body.(Gleaner )

Four new envoys appointed

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Sep. 14, CMC - PRIME Minister Gaston Browne has appointed four new ambassadors into the country’s diplomatic service, saying that his government wants to ensure that there are individuals who can help move the twin-island state forward. At a ceremony on Friday, Governor General, Dr. Rodney Williams appointed Brian Stuart-Young as Non-Resident Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China; Gilbert Antoine Boustany - Ambassador-at-Large/ Consul General of Antigua and Barbuda in Miami; Johann Lebrecht Hesse - Ambassador to the African Union; and Ernell Casroy James - Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. The Prime Minister also announced the government’s intention to appoint a number of economic envoys around the world. “The whole idea is to make sure that we have economic envoys in every single major capital of the world, because, ultimately, we must continue to attract tourists, and we must be able to attract investments in a sustainable basis in order to grow the economy,” the prime minister said. Browne also revealed that within 90 days, the country will have a Consul General in the People’s Republic of China, “working out of a soon-to-be established Antigua and Barbuda mission there,” the statement said. Foreign Affairs Minister, Charles Fernandez, who was present at the ceremony, said the individuals selected were appointed “almost exclusively on their capacity to serve.” He said based on their qualifications, “everyone would recognize that they are poised to make a difference in the country’s diplomatic corps.

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EDITORIAL

GUYANA

Lament for Guyana and the global victim Cry a river of blood for our country, and for the annihilation of hope for peace in the nation as headlines scream the death-knell of the nation’s flowers, while fountains of champagne celebrate the death of innocents, because Man’s inhumanity to Man knows no boundaries, nor loyalty to kith, kin, or country. But where is the voice of reason? Because that silent voice in nations is as guilty of shedding the blood of the innocents as much as the fingers that pulled the triggers, and the architects who create blueprints for massacre and mayhem. Evil cannot propagate, perpetuate, nor serve in any way as a catalyst for the outcome of good, for its very definition encapsulates every consequence of destruction; so how could those who plan, propose, and orchestrate the death of Guyana’s peoples be harbingers of anything good for this nation? Which patriotic, caring leader would take his country down this path of recurrent violence, death and destruction, which almost obliterated the cohesiveness of Guyana’s nationhood in the ‘60s and set this nation’s economic and social progress on a downward spiral that graphed this once-prosperous nation on the same levels as Haiti? Guyana is God’s Own Country but, as with the Garden of Eden, the devil resides within; and it has

its serpentine coils wrapped firmly around this nation, slowly injecting its venomous brew into the national psyche and social structures because, like Satan, it wants domination and control and power over God’s creations. Some, like Eve, are easily seduced by the promises of easy-come prosperity, forgetting that the outcome of that seduction was the loss of Paradise, and that when the PNC controlled Guyana, they transformed this Paradise into a veritable hell. Perhaps the citizenry being seduced by PNC promises crave a return to those days. The issue of power-sharing has become a focal point, whereby PNC supporters are prepared to go to ultimate extremes for a few egomaniacs to regain administrative leverage in this country, never mind that when they had total power, they used it to destroy rather than build. Full administrative control has always eluded the PPP/C. Rampaging corruption and ineptitude have prevailed, even after general elections of l992, thanks to the destabilizing strategies of the PNC and its traditional allies, both overt and covert. Overtly, the Trade Unions Congress (TUC), the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU), and the Transport Union, all of which oppose every system the Government attempts to implement towards restoring an orderly administrative structure in the Public Ser-

vice. Covertly? Well, the discerning can judge for themselves, using past history with the House of Israel; the missing weapons; and the glorifying of “Blackie” and others of his ilk as a barometer. And if one does not condone their methods for their acquisition of greater power, and align with their concept of “kith and kin” and prefer to align with systems promoting national good, then they are called traitors. Witness the attacks on Bishop Juan Edgehill, Father Gilbert and other like-minded citizens of this land. Members of Guyana’s Security Services, young men who are duty-bound to protect this nation, are slaughtered indiscriminately. And to what avail? Men, women, and even children, living simple lives are butchered even as they sleep in the sanctuary of their homes. Little babies are raped in front of their parents by home-invaders. In the concept of power-sharing, power is the operative word. The contenders care not at all about the welfare of their supporters; their goal is self-aggrandisement by whatever means possible, even if this means the destruction of the country and the unity of the Guyanese people. Power is the key. Participatory leadership is what the objective should be; and the PPP/Civic Government has implemented systems that include all stakeholders in participatory governance; in its Civic

component; in the parliamentary committees; and even within Parliament itself. Dr. Cheddi Jagan has always pursued this ideal; first by forming the Political Affairs Committee (PAC), then the PPP, with a composition of membership that bridged all the divides. Race was certainly never an issue during those days of struggle against colonialism. But greed for power reared its ugly head like the biblical serpent, and catalysed a division and distrust between Guyana’s two major races that has lasted for decades. It is this recognition of the need for participatory leadership that prompted Dr Jagan, even while he was being cheated through the electoral process, to reach out to his opponents, either through offering critical support for some worthwhile programmes initiated by the PNC Government, or the formation of the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG), and the Patriotic Coalition for Democracy (PCD) in efforts to restore a democratic culture in Guyana prior to l992. But because the other leaders of Guyana were only interested in power rather than caring for the welfare of the nation, Dr. Jagan faced bitter opposition from his protagonists, to the detriment of national unity and prosperity. Today, those who want entry into government through the back door are touting power-sharing, and using every tactic of desta-

bilisation in efforts to eventuate this outcome. Dr. Jagan never abandoned his thinking, however, and reached out to the general society to those who dreamt, like himself, of a Government of national unity. Thus was the Civic component of the Government conceived and established. So there was no winnertake-all policy, even from the inception, if one judges from the original composition of the Cabinet. And even today, leaders from other parties as well as former ministers and prominent members of the PNC administration comprise the current Cabinet, along with a surprisingly few original members of the PPP. The PPP/Civic Government has also retained key officials in sensitive areas of administration, and has never sought accountability from the past regime for State properties and records, much of which had disappeared when they demitted office; so there was never any witch-hunting. Today, the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee that is mandated to scrutinise every aspect and facet of public spending has been held from the inception by the PNC. These parliamentary committees, whereby members of Government and Opposition interrelate with all stakeholders to scrutinize and advise on the way forward for policy decisions in the governance process,

have generated a mutual respect among participating MPs, who, most often, come to consensual positions, until they confer with their leaders and then the positions change as the Party holds sway, as loyalty to Party supercedes and sometimes succeed in derailing decisions taken at committee level by individual members; and strategies of destabilization and provocation ensue. Within the parameters of the human condition, disagreement at any forum is inevitable; but it bespeaks maturity, unity of purpose, and vision transcending, and to the exclusion of, narrow partisan and personal interests to chart and hold a course toward achievement of an ideal of a nation united in purpose to carve a destiny of peace and prosperity and truly make of this country of ours a paradise on Earth. But the hardcore veterans, whose charter includes utilization of all the Machiavellian strategies contained in the diabolical ‘ X-13 Plan’, slo’ fiah, mo’ fiah strategies, et al, are making the nation cry rivers of blood, while the voice of reason has been silenced in the thunder of the cannons that devastate the nation’s hope for a brighter future.

Conditions for remigrant duty-free concessions FOR over three years, I have been preparing Statutory Declarations for remigrant Guyanese. Some of them did state that they would purchase motor vehicles, and some

stated that they were shipping the vehicle that was already in their possession. Some of the clauses that are on the declarations that seek duty free concessions

are:1. That all items will be for personal use only. 2. That none of the Items for which duty free conces-

sions are sought will be sold, loaned, hired, or leased. 3. That all items will at all times be in the possession and control of the remigrant Guyanese.

Any breach of any of the above can result in seizure of items involved and that all taxes become payable. Further, any person who knowingly attempts or aids any person to per-

form any act to evade the payment of duties / taxes will be guilty. ESHWAR SSAKTI PERSAUD Toronto, Canada

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Region 5 Taxpayers $$$ at Work! KUDOS to the Guyana Government and the Region 5 Democratic Council for taking the initiative to invest in much needed community development projects in the D’Edward/ Cotton Tree areas. Several roads are currently being resurfaced and new culverts built, much to the satisfaction and delight of the local residence. I was particularly pleased to see the work being done under the close supervision of Region 5 Regional Executive Officer, Mr. Ashford Ambedkar; Regional Vice-Chairman, Mr. Rion Peters; and Mr. Dhanpall Sukha, Regional Engineer, to ensure the work was being done to specification. The entire road resurfacing and construction project is estimated to cost about G$30 million, and was done in consultation with the residents of these communities, who identified those projects as priorities. As a new member of the D’Edward community, I took the opportunity to discuss two additional projects that the community can benefit from: A bus shed at the junction of the main road leading to the Berbice

Bridge and the road to Rosignol, to protect commuters waiting for transportation to cross over to New Amsterdam from the rain and blistering sun; and the construction of a small park with a few concrete benches and street light close to the water, where students can go to study in tranquility, while their parents enjoy the view and refreshing breeze blowing from the Atlantic. I was advised that the Mahaica-Mahaicony Authority - MMA has jurisdiction over this area, and I hope to bring this project to fruition with their permission, and with the support of Mr. Ambedkar and his team of professionals at the RDC in Region 5. Mr. Editor, it is easy for critics of the Administration to overlook progress taking place in small communities such as D’Edward Village and Cotton Tree throughout every region in Guyana. Most are never reported in the media, and we have grown to expect this from a government that is committed to a better standard of living for all Guyanese. While doing some poll research prior to the 2011 General Election, I vividly recalled the comments

made by some residents in the Berbice area, who were solid in their support for the PPP for providing them with electricity and water in villages where there were none during the PNC era.

Indeed, most Guyanese now take the development they see throughout for granted, and the critics would argue that government has nothing to do with the new businesses and Florida-style new homes that are transforming the landscape of Guyana everyday. But what those critics fail to realise, and the Joint Opposition will never admit, is the fact that private sector development can only be achieved through a solid, stable economy that Guyana has now become. Thanks mainly to the brilliance of former Minister of Finance and President, Bharrat Jag-

APNU and red herrings I READ Kaieteur News’ article (Thur. Sept 11th, 2014) under the caption “Looming debate between GFC and APNU …GFC declines to submit info on Bai Shan Lin Logging operations to APNU MP.” Having read the article under the above-mentioned caption, it is my understanding that the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) provided documentation on the Bai Shan Lin logging operations for the proposed debate between the Commissioner of Forests, Mr. James Singh, and APNU’s MP Joseph Harmon, so the caption in this regard is totally misleading, since information was already provided to Harmon. Harmon seems dissatisfied with the information provided to him by the GFC. The KN article said, “Commenting on the information he did not provide, Singh made it pellucid that the politician would have to secure such from the relevant authorities as what he provided is within the direct purview of the GFC.” If Mr. Singh of the GFC made these comments, it is my view that he is correct and in order since he cannot release documentation into the public domain not within the purview of the GFC. All that Harmon has to rightly do is to secure such documentation from the relevant body. For the proposed debate, it seems that Harmon wants a ton of documentation. Unfortunately Harmon is not requesting forestry deals made prior to 1992, such as those made by Hamley Chase, Former PNC Parliamentarian, to be included in the ton of documentation he requested. In relation to the proposed venue for the debate, Harmon seems dissatisfied as well. I get the impression that Harmon does not know the difference between a professional debate and a street corner political meeting. I am convinced that in any debate between James Singh, Guyana’s Commissioner of Forest and APNU’s MP, Joseph Harmon on Guyana’s Forest Sector Harmon will be whipped and whipped badly. Is this the reason why Harmon has started his hue and cry about documentation and debating venue? PETER PERSAUD

deo, and the current Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh, the economy of Guyana was miraculously transformed from a bankrupt state under the PNC in 1992, to the thriving one that all Guyanese benefit from today. Commercial banks and businesses like Courts simply do not give building loans and credit to buy furniture if the economy is bad. Conversely, it is because we’re living in a country with a responsible government and a growing economy that mortgages and store credits are readily availably and vigorously pursued. Despite some Prophets of Doom, the likes of Freddie Kissoon, a known critic of the Administration, and Abel Seetaram, the AFC Chairman for Region 5 who desperately wants to repeat his party’s vote-haul from the region in the coming

election, Berbicians are much better off than ever before. Over the years, the PPP/C had brought much development to the Ancient County. The health-care service in Berbice is much improved with better and more advanced facilities, equipment and trained local doctors. A new National Ophthalmology Hospital was commissioned in Port Mourant, where I recommend anyone who cannot see real development taking place in Berbice, to have their eyes tested. Our education system is also much improved from the decrepit system inherited from the PNC in 1992: new and improved schools; more trained teachers in the classrooms; a University of Guyana campus at Tain; a teachers’ training college just to name a few. Berbicians now have much better roads; and yes, they have the Berbice Bridge. And like the rest of Guyana, residents there

are experiencing a part of a major housing boom that has seen more Berbicians as homeowners. There is now a ferry service between Guyana and Suriname; electricity in villages that were in darkness under the Burnham and Hoyte Administrations; water supply, drainage and irrigation have been improved, and a new sugar factory was commissioned at Skeldon. I challenge Abel Seetaram, Moses Nagamootoo and Khemraj Ramjattan to name one, just one solitary project that the Alliance For Chance have brought to fruition that have benefited the people of Regions 5 and 6. What has the AFC done for the people in those regions who misguidedly voted for them in 2011? Some Berbicians may have been fooled once, but I will do my part to ensure they’re never fooled again. HARRY GILL

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More communities to benefit from ‘Clean-up-My-Country’ drive

WHILST community cleanup exercises in Albouystown and West Ruimveldt are wrapping up, several more communities have commenced their community enhancement and sanitation improvement programme under the Government of Guyana “Clean-Up My Country” Programme. Last week, East La Penitence, Lamaha Park, and Stevedore Scheme signed their contracts, received their tools, and commenced de-bushing alleyways and parapets, and cleaning drains within their respective communities. On Friday, the Programme Implementation

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Engineer inspects a cleaned drain in Albouystown

Community Monitoring Unit made a site visit to Lamaha Park. Walter Charles, Lamaha Park Community Coordinator, who was on site, told the team that Block One, which comprises some 3600 square foot of land, was totally debushed, and its drains de-silted. Charles cheerfully noted that during the exercise, his team was able to remove five large alligators, one anaconda and another large snake. This

debushing and desilting exercise, he said, is a great relief to the community, since the area was crowded with thick vegetation which created dwelling space for the reptiles. Cleaning of the second block of that community is expected to commence today. Lamaha Park is divided into three blocks, and 42 residents from the community are involved in the cleanup exercise. . Shawn Edinboro, who is

responsible for coordinating the cleanup activities to improve the aesthetics and sanitation of East La Penitence, told the Monitor Unit whist on inspection in community, that BLOCK

GuyExpo: The evolution of a... competitive productive sector in Guyana. Meanwhile, Tourism Minister Ali (ag) also underlined the need for private sector investments and partnerships to maximize capacity and production out of resources available. These investments, he stressed, will “capture what is taking place in Guyana…changing the outlook of Guyana, changing the outlook of business and changing business standards.” He contended also that the government has a vested belief in partnerships and so it was making further strides in that regard. GuyExpo has evolved from a modest event to one that is now a main feature on the Tourism Ministry’s calendar, where the best providers of goods and services converge at one venue to display their merchandise. This premier trade fair and exposition in Guyana had its humble beginnings in 1995 and since that time GuyExpo has come a long way under the patronage of five Honourable Tour-

ism Ministers, including Michael Shree Chand, Geoffrey DaSilva, Manzoor Nadir, Manniram Prashad and now Irfaan Ali. What began as an activity that attracted close to 200 exhibitors is today Guyana’s biggest exposition with over 460 businesses, both local and international, participating annually, all given the opportunity to present their

locally produced goods and services. GuyExpo became an annual event in 2004 under the Chairmanship of Mr. Keith Burrowes, and it is now the longest sustained exhibition in the Caribbean. In that year the organizers took cognizance of the growth and interdependence of international trade and opened the exhibition to the Caribbean

Community (CARICOM) and other regional exhibitors. With this integration in motion, the expo then provided the platform for both local and foreign businesses - importers, exporters, retailers, and wholesalers to come together at one marketplace and display their handicraft, furniture, garments, jewellery, and horticulture, pharmaceuticals, tourism, infor-

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mation technology and most importantly, their culture.

Former President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo cutting the ribbon at the opening of GuyExpo 2011

1, bounded by Cocorite and Freeman Streets, was completed. Overgrown vegetation was removed from alleyways, parapets were weeded, and drains were cleaned. In addition, the coordinator opted to clean the secondary canal, which streams from Vlissengen Road to Mandela Avenue, in three phases, based on the boundaries of the community blocks. So far, the portion within BLOCK 1 has already been cleaned. East La Penitence is divided into three blocks. The group comprising twenty persons commenced cleaning the community on September 4 and is expected to complete their community enhancement and sanitation improvement project on October 3 2014.

MUCH IMPROVED With the good management of past exhibitions, the annual event is now self-sufficient, and much improved, as the Government in collaboration with the private sector has raised the expo to the standard it is at today, boasting new features, themed pavilions, quality exhibits and wholesome entertainment. While there are many success stories in relation to how local businesses have been able to take advantage of the linkages GuyExpo has created, the impact of Guyana’s premier trade fair is reflected in the number of exhibitors, overseas and local, that continue to participate and the thousands of patrons who flock the exhibition site for this event. What began as a biennial event has now developed into a national event which offers business associates the opportunity to meet, network, and negotiate with international companies and

establishments, as well as showcase their skills, talents and creative work. From its inception to now, under the stewardship of past coordinators, including Mrs. Sattie Sawh, Mr. Percival Boyce, Mr. Ronald Doorgen, Mr. Ohene Koama and currently Mrs. Tameca Sukhdeo-Singh, the focus has remained on the development of small and medium-sized enterprises, thereby ensuring that local businesses enjoy the level of growth and expansion that is needed for them to remain competitive at the regional and international levels. LESS ENTERTAINMENT FOCUS It was noted at the opening ceremony, however, that this year, less emphasis will be placed on the entertainment aspect of the trade exposition as was the case in the previous years. Emphasis therefore will be placed on small businesses and their exhibits. It is expected that this year will see the largest number of exhibitors in comparison to the other years.

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Enterprise youth group donates over 1000 books –to students of area primary school

IN support of Education Month, the Enterprise Youth Development Group (EYDG) has donated over 1000 books to students of the Enterprise Primary School. Group president Samantha Sheoprashad observed that as the younger generation is rapidly developing, it

is essential to see them with books in their hands, rather than drugs. She emphasised that youths in Guyana need more encouragement to become academically successful. Sheoprashad underscored the importance of reading as it builds knowledge for both young and old.

She pointed out that the EYDG has been promoting development in the area of Enterprise, advocating that reading and learning takes place in everyday life despite the circumstances. “We are happy to be involved in such virtuous acts to share knowledge and interact with these youths,”

Beneficiaries show off their new books

she said. Sheoprashad added that the children are the future and giving them books and encouragement to read will bring forth rapid changes within the community. The children expressed their happiness and excitement to be the beneficiaries of the initiative.

The EYDG is one of the leading youth groups in Guyana, and pride themselves on their philanthropy. The group is a non-governmental organization and seeks to recruit youths both in and out of the Enterprise East Coast Demerara community. Anyone who is Interested in assisting the group

can make contact by calling Samantha on 653-1567; Carl -639-4661; Subrina - 641-6019;Tiffany - 6384124; and Asaskia – 6116919. (Savitri Laikram)

EYDG members distributing books to schoolchildren at Enterprise Primary

Officials intensifying fight against spread of chikungunya virus More communities to benefit from... From page 8

On September 11, La Penitence development group commenced their community clean up exercise. While, Stevedore, work commence on Friday 12 September. During a community walk about two weeks ago in Stevedore, it was noticed that the area was crowded with thick vegetation on parapets, in alleyway and the drains and secondary canals were completely consumed by think overgrown vegetation. One problem which was cited in the community is with a resident who opted to fence and cover the main drain in the community. This was seen as an encumbrance to the community cleanup activity.

Residents also indicated that during heavy and excess rain fall, the small drains within the community are unable to drain the water since they depend on the main drain to service the community effectively. Moving further into Georgetown, the team made a visit to Cummings Lodge to have a close up view of thecurrent state of the community and the works which will be required to enhance the community and minimise the health risks in light of an increase of vector-borne diseases. Soon, work will commence in Tiger Bay, Kitty, Campbellville and Atlantic-

gardens. In Albouystown, three groups are operating with a staffing of seventy persons. That community is divided into fifteen blocks. Currently the community clean up exercise is 80% completed. Eleven blocks have been completed, three blocks are expected to be completed within two weeks and one block is untouched. In west Ruimveldt, sixty persons undertook the task of cleaning the community which is divided into four blocks. So far, two blocks have been satisfactorily completed while the other two blocks will be completed by September 30, 2014.

OFFICIALS here are stepping up efforts to fight the spread of the chikungunya virus amid an increase in cases, according to a nationnews.com report. Chief Medical Officer Dr Shamdeo Persaud was quoted as saying yesterday that the health ministry is spraying the capital of

Georgetown and other populated areas as he urged people to destroy mosquito-breeding grounds. Guyana has registered more than 1,000 cases with several clinics reporting about 60 new cases a day. Across the Caribbean, the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO)has recorded

nearly 700,000 suspected and confirmed cases up to September 12. The bulk of those cases have been reported in the Dominican Republic. The mosquito-borne virus causes fever and severe joint pain, but is rarely fatal. There is no vaccine, and it mainly is treated with pain medication.

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Queen’s CAPE students gain wealth of experience at Canadian university

Asif Muhammad makes a brief presentation as to what he had learnt at Trent University

By Asif Hakim TWO Queen’s College CAPE students gained a learning experience at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada during the July/August vacation for six weeks; they are Asif Muhammad and Chandini Singh. The students were fully sponsored by Professor Suresh S Narine who is the Director, Trent Centre for Biomaterials Research; Director, Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST) Guyana; Senior NSERC/GFO/ERC Industrial Research Chair in Lipid

Derived Biomaterials and also Ontario Research Chair in Green Chemistry and Engineering. Speaking at a presentation ceremony held at the University of Guyana IAST boardroom on Thursday evening, Professor Narine said that the learning experience for the students was a collaboration between Trent University and IAST Guyana; he said that it was a great attempt to introduce young students to the world of Science. The professor added that the two students were given a chance to see how the university operates so it will be easy for them in the future; he said that the students’ air fares, pocket money and insurance were sponsored by him. “We are happy to continue to do what we are doing; it was supposed to be four students but unfortunately two dropped out. The two students that were given the chance are very good kids and hardworking and I know they will make it in the future,” the professor said. One of the students, Asif Muhammad, said that he was happy to have been given the chance to work with PHDs and Masters students; he said that he had met new people, shared various memories and was never bored. Muhammad also thanked

his parents and also Professor Narine for giving him the chance. He said that the university had given him a huge step up in the Science arena and that he had learnt much, such as the physical aspect of biodiesel, for which he was given an explanation at the presentation ceremony. The other student, Chandini Singh, said that the learning experience was a moment to remember; she said that she always had been working and never had free time, because she is dedicated to Science. Singh said that she had learnt about the chemical aspect of coconut oil and the various uses for it. The university had given her a stepping stone to her future endeavours, she added.

Chandini Singh explains the various aspects of Science she learnt

“I would like to thank Professor Narine, my parents, my friends and family who gave me the urge to visit the university and hope-

fully I will visit again soon,” Singh said. The presentation ceremony was attended by members of the Private

Sector Commission (PSC), students of Queen’s College, and lecturers of the University of Guyana, amongst others.

At the presentation ceremony are, from right, Professor Suresh Narine; General Secretary of the Rice Producers Association, Mr Dharamkumar Seeraj; and Chairman of the Private Sector Commission, Mr Ramesh Persaud, among other key officials

Giftland Mall to feature specialised service for the disabled – Recruitment drive unearths startling facts

At the recruitment drive on Friday

By Leroy Smith THE management of the Giftland OfficeMax mall, as part of their mega plans, will put special features and systems in place to accommodate persons with disabilities. This is according to Chief Executive Officer of the com-

pany, Roy Beepat, who spoke with members of the media on Friday. According to Beepat, the Mall will designate a special place within the facility where all the services that would be available to persons who are not disabled will also be available to persons with disabilities in a manner that

best suits them. He referred to money transfers, game arcades and access to the complex, among other things. At present, the Guyanese society has not fully adapted and adjusted to dwelling in the same spaces with disabled persons and some businesses in this country are even constructed

and designed in a way to disenfranchise persons with disabilities. Saturday was the final day for the recruitment drive by Giftland OfficeMax, which on Friday commenced interviewing and hiring drive for its soon-to-be-opened Giftland Mall located at Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown. Up to late Saturday, interviewers related to the Guyana Chronicle that between Friday and Saturday just over 2,000 persons had been interviewed and of that number, 90% have been shortlisted to join the team. This publication was told by a representative of the company who asked to be unnamed, that the recruitment drive has brought another issue to the fore, which has surely got the attention of the company.

Part of the Giftland complex at Turkeyen

Based on the applications which were submitted and the applicants who were present at the interviewing sessions, it was realised that the bulk of persons who sought employment were from the East Coast of Demerara, specifi-

cally between Plaisance and Mahaica. The Chronicle was told that among them are male and female single parents; retired professionals; university graduates and a large number Turn to page 11

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Coconut tree crashes through neighbour’s roof

– in Alexander Village

The fallen coconut tree resting on the roof of Andre Alfred’s house

By Michel Outridge A COCONUT tree from a neighbour’s yard came crashing down on Saturday night, damaging the roof of Andre Alfred’s house at Lot 69 Cross Street, Alexander Village. Alfred told this publication yesterday that he was at home when the incident happened and it could have been avoided because he had made numerous complaints to the relevant authorities to have the matter addressed but to no avail. He pondered, “If that tree had fallen on someone, resulting in the loss of a life.” Alfred stated that the coconut tree from his next door neighbour’s yard fell onto his roof and damaged his two-storey wooden house at about 19:30 hours on Saturday night. He explained that for several years he was concerned

about the tree being so close to his house and had even asked the neighbour to cut it. Alfred said that now he is in a lot of expense to fix his house after the damage caused by the falling tree. He observed that the neighbours were in the habit of disposing of their refuse by burning it at the base of the coconut tree. And this practice caused the coconut tree to become weak over time and so it fell onto his house, causing much terror for his family. The man added that on many occasions the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) had to be summoned at the neighbour’s place to douse the flames from the raging garbage heaps that would get out of control. Alfred said up to yesterday afternoon he had to seek assistance in cutting up the coconut tree and removing it from his premises.

Giftland Mall to feature specialised... From page 10

of high school graduates and drop-outs. The discovery has signalled the need for more job creation, and also highlights the difficulties that persons from between those areas have in finding employment. When the Chronicle spoke with persons who live along the East Coast about their inability to secure jobs, many cited distance from the city as the problem. Others disclosed that they had been employed, but were laid off from jobs for untimely arrival at work and in some cases absenteeism, on account of transportation woes on the East Coast, especially in the mornings. Many persons were immediately confirmed to be part of the part-time pool of employees, while others were hired for long-term and

full-time employment. The recruitment drive was also able to bring another aspect to the fore, according to officials who spoke with this newspaper. Company CEO, Roy Beepat explained that the company will revolutionise the way Guyanese go about shopping. He spoke of the opening hours and benefits to employees. According to him, there will be close to 1800 persons who are expected to be directly employed as a result of the opening of the mall, while thousands more would be able to earn through the mere existence of the facility. The Giftland Mall will also be operating its own electricity plant which has the capacity to power thousands of homes, according to the company CEO.

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UNICEF’s regional consultants meet with Attorney-General

UNICEF’s regional consultants (Consultancy of Law, Governance and Rights) Dr. Lawrence Joseph and Ms. Anande Trotman-Joseph with Attorney-General, Mr Anil Nandlall

UNICEF’s regional consultants of the Consultancy of Law, Governance and Rights (CILG&R), Dr. Lawrence Joseph and Ms. Anande Trotman-Joseph paid a courtesy call on Attorney-General Anil Nandlall at his Chambers recently. Attorney-at-Law Mr. Dharshan Ramdhani is also a member of the consultancy team. The consultants are at present engaged in conducting a multi-country legislative assessment on Juvenile Justice supported by UNICEF, in five countries in the Caribbean: Guyana, Belize, Suriname, Barbados and Antigua. This study is one of UNICEF’s wider investments for children, pursuant to the joint programme of cooperation with the Government of Guyana and will be beneficial in providing a solid evidence-base for both planning and implementation of child protection programmes. FAMILY UNIT Discussions with the Attorney-General centred around the importance of

the family unit as the focus of the prevention of children being in contact with the law as offenders, victims and witnesses. Poverty, limited access to education, dysfunctional families arising out of parental neglect, broken homes, absent fathers, changing norms and cultural penetration were all seen as factors which contribute to children’s involvement in crime. Consideration was also given to how the present justice system could be improved, subject to the State’s available resources. The Attorney General expressed his interest in expediting a pending Juvenile Justice Bill being finalised with the assistance of UNICEF. To date, the team has also met with other governmental officials, including Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Jennifer Webster, officials of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, the Commission on the Rights of the Child and the Childcare and Protection Agency.

Biker dies while trying to overtake lorry on Lethem trail

INVESTIGATIONS are being conducted into a fatal accident at about 17:30hrs last Friday in the Poke Bridge, Lethem Trail area, which resulted in the death of motorcyclist Lindy Ambrose, 27, of Haiwa, Central Rupununi, police said. Initial investigations indicate that Ambrose attempted to overtake a motor lorry during which he lost control of the vehicle and was run over by the lorry. He was pronounced DOA at the Lethem Hospital. The driver of the motor lorry is in police custody assisting with the investigations.

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Scouts, Hand-in-Hand collaborate for ‘Clean-up the World’

MEMBERS of the Scout Association of Guyana (SAG), including a large contingent of youths, came out last Saturday to participate in the annual “Cleanup the World” environmental campaign being held under the theme “Our Place…Our Planet…Our Responsibility”. This year SAG partnered with the Hand-in-Hand Group of Companies. The company provided a number of items to aid in the

This is the sixth year SAG has participated in this exercise. It is part of a global movement that aims to inspire and empower communities around the world to clean-up, fix-up and conserve the environment. On previous occasions, the scouts have done coastal clean-ups, tree planting and environmental education with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The clean-up exercise this year took place along

Scouts during the clean-up exercise last Saturday

clean-up efforts and also participated in the event. The association welcomes this support from the company and is calling on the rest of corporate Guyana to embrace SAG in carrying out such initiatives, a press release said. The large contingent participating in this year’s event included scouts from Suriname and visiting Scout Leader from the United States, Derk Anderson. The nature of the activities in Guyana in observance of ‘Clean-up the World’ is somewhat different from those in the US, according to Anderson. He pointed out that the hands-on approach in cleaning up the environment with SAG was exciting and a “truly rewarding experience.” He said he is pleased to be participating in Guyana’s clean-up efforts and is happy that he accepted the invitation to come to the country, not as a tourist but as a scout.

Woolford Avenue between Camp and Albert Streets, and at SAG headquarters. Groups in Berbice, Linden, West Coast Demerara and Buxton also took part in the event in their respective communities. SAG has been placing significant emphasis on the development of young people in Guyana over the years. The association has been encouraging parents to have their children become members, pointing out that the values and discipline scouting imparts benefit not only the young members, but the country as a whole. “Clean-up the world” is one of the largest global environmental campaigns which mobilises an estimated 35 million volunteers from 130 countries. “Clean-up the world” is currently in its 21st year and is held in conjunction with the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), the release added.

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WWF Guianas collaborate with Deep – to set up CMRV South Rupununi residents system for Region 9 By Clifford Stanley GUYANA’S role as a leading pioneer in sustainable forest initiatives worldwide is to be further enhanced on completion of an ongoing collaboration between the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Guianas and residents of the Deep South Wai Wai Amerindian community of Konashen in Region 9 (Upper Takutu/Upper Essequibo). Reducing Emissions through Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+) ie: the prevention/ reduction of harmful carbon emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, is the objective of the collaboration. The establishment of a Community Reporting Monitoring and Verification (CMRV) system for the 1.5 million hectares of rainforest owned by the residents, who live close to the source of the Essequibo River, is the means. Mr. Charles Hutchinson, Protected Areas/REDD+ Lead in WWF Guyana’s office, has said that the Konashen CMRV project sets out to build the capacity of the Konashen WaiWai community to monitor their own resources, including their forest carbon resources. “The intention is to empower them to make informed decisions in order to foster their community’s sustained development and the management of their Konashen Community-Owned Conservation Area (KCOCA), as they attempt to have it recognised as a component of Guyana’s Protected Area System (GPAS).”

Two benabs at Konashen

Community trainees for CMRV at Konashen during a training session

This project, funded and coordinated by WWF Guianas under a grant from NORAD (the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation), also contributes to Guyana’s national forest carbon MRV System by providing the first comprehensive CMRV fully integrated with the national MRVS. It addresses the broader issues of climate change and biodiversity conservation. Members of the North Rupununi District Development Board (NRDDB), which benefited from a recent similar CMRV training exercise facilitated by the NORAD-funded Global Canopy Programme (GCP), are delivering the training. The recent NRDDB project, Hutchinson said, had developed indicators on climatic, biodiversity, ecosystems, cultural services and community health and well-being, with the trainees using smart phones to gather and compile the data for a baseline.

The NRDDB project has also contributed to the North Rupununi communities’ understanding of Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) and Reduction in Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+) activities and potential opportunities. The Konashen Project is using the techniques and skills developed under this previous GCP/NRDDB/ Iwokrama CMRV Project, which had been implemented across the 16 communities of the North Rupununi, beginning in July 2012 and concluding recently. The Konashen project aims at developing community capacity to measure and report on key metrics related to REDD+ (forest cover and carbon stock) and metrics which inform their KCOCA management and community development (including biodiversity, fish stocks, wildlife, timber and non-timber products, farmed areas and production, human health,

community well-being, and including even a happiness measure!). It will provide the community with information to underpin its adaptive management processes, and employ climate change adaptation strategies to enable monitoring, as required for management of the KCOCA as a component of the National Protected Area System. It will help the community to monitor the impacts of any future REDD+ activity that might occur on community lands (if the community

chooses to opt-in), with particular regard to social and environmental safeguards; and it would also produce reliable information that can feed into the national MRVS, Hutchinson said. A community monitor disclosed: “Monitoring will be done every month, collecting information on our natural resource use, our forest, rivers, wetlands and savannah. Also how our village is doing, including our families’ wellbeing and development.” Monitoring work will be done through field assessment, using a device called smart phone to collect a variety of data, including text, GPS locations, photos, and audio if necessary, by doing interviews with the people, making observations, and looking at village records. The monitors are expected to produce, in a sustained way, maps showing community resources; submit reports summarising information collected; and present the information to the community at public village meetings. The Toshao and village council would decide if and when to share data with the Government and other parties. The project was launched

in January of this year with six residents of Konashen being selected by the village leadership as trainees. The training team consists of trainers from the NRDDB, the GFC, and WWF, and three two-week-long training sessions have already been conducted, all with the exception of the introductory training in Georgetown and Annai, being conducted in Konashen. The Konashen Project will also help to develop the NRDDB’s capacity to train other indigenous communities in CMRV. Founder & Executive Director of GCP, Dr. Andrew Mitchell, recently pointed out that Guyana has been a longstanding pioneer in forestry conservation. The first full scientific expedition to explore the canopy came in 1929 from Oxford University to British Guiana, he said. WWF Guianas has said that the Deep South Rupununi project is in keeping with its role as the world’s largest conservation organisation with a mission to stop the degradation of the Earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.

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Le Repentir Cemetery clean-up AS part of the Government’s initiative to thoroughly clean up Georgetown, which is now referred to as the “garbage city,” work at the Le Repentir Cemetery, which began some time ago, is continuing despite much controversy which surrounded the employment of prisoners.

As is evident, work around the cemetery has picked up significantly, now slightly moving towards exposing the beauty of the largest cemetery in the Caribbean. A sum of $1B was earlier this year set aside by the Government of Guyana to finance a clean-up project which will see the rehabil-

itation and restoration of various parts of the country. Of that sum, some $500M was designated towards the Georgetown clean up exercise. The Le Repentir Cemetery, which was in dire need of a restoration, was allotted $100M of the $500M allocated for Georgetown’s restoration. (Ravin Singh)

Heading in from the western end of the cemetery

Hard at work in La Penitence, desilting drains and weeding parapets (Photos by Ravin Singh)

Well-attended he off Wellness We By Navendra Seoraj

THE Ministry of Health on Saturday kicked off their Wellness Week activities with a health fair in honour

of Wellness Day. The fair was held at Square of The Revolution. Present at the opening were: Minister of Health, Dr. Bheri Ramsaran; Director of

The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), Dr. Carissa Etienne; Director, Department of Non-communicable Diseases and Mental Health, Dr. Anslem

Members of the Youth Friendly Services Organisation interact with attendees

A senior citizen seeks medical assistance from a doctor

Members of a sister media house interviewing one the dent

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p moving apace

Two of the contract workers on site Saturday hard at work

Part of the South-Eastern section which has been cleared

ealth fair kicks eek activities Hennis; Chief Executive Officer of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, Michael Khan and many other local doctors and nurses. The Health Fair and the

tists at the fair

Wellness Warriors were officially opened and launched respectively by Dr. Carissa Etienne, who, in her remarks, said that these are steps taken to make persons aware about all the chronic diseases that are out there and the causes of many deaths in Guyana. Dr. Etienne also stated that this approach is a “multi-sectorial approach” not just within the ministry, but members of the public must also come together in the fight against these diseases. At the fair many booths were set up to offer health services, health awareness and healthy products, etc. Some of the booths were mounted by: the Blood Bank, Ansa Mcal, Namilco, the Audiology Department of the Georgetown Public Hospital and. The Pan-American Health Organisation/ World Health Organisation’s (PAHO/ WHO) booth and many more. All the booths were flocked by many persons, some of whom were seeking medical attention and used

the fair as an opportunity to get it. The young Wellness Warriors were also highly active in giving out information to persons, making them aware of some of the dangerous diseases and assisting in any way possible. According to Minister Ramsaran, the Ministry of Health has set out on a project of transforming the Campbellville Health Centre into the Wellness Warriors training headquarters. This training headquarters will be opened to any youth who is interested in assisting the Ministry of Health in spreading awareness about chronic diseases and also carrying out tests for blood sugar and blood pressure levels. Some members of the public who attended the health fair said that this was an excellent approach by the Ministry of Health and they think this should be an annual event to keep persons up to date about their health and all the harmful diseases that are lurking around them.

A sales representative displays some of the products manufactured by her company

A member of the public interacts with one of the medical practitioners at the fair

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13 students complete work-study at Sterling Products By Michel Outridge

STERLING Products Limited (SPL) facilitated 13 students in its annual work-study programme this year. The company held a simple ceremony on August 28 at which the students received gifts and were recognised for their performance.

Speaking at the event, Chief Executive Officer (ag.) Deodat Indar said SPL is proud to have provided yet again an opportunity for students to acquire work experience and the opportunity to explore their strengths in a corporate setting. “ We t r y t o p r o v i d e an environment whereby you can take away from

the organisation through the learning process and you can use it in your life somewhere, sometime and somehow… We try our best to make sure that the environment that you were put in; that you could learn something and you can take away something from your experience here,” Indar stated. Other members of

Students posing with their tokens flanked by Sterling staffers

SPL’s management team expressed appreciation to the students for their input over the two-month period and wished them well in their future endeavours. The students also thanked SPL and the management team for the support and encouragement shown. “I would like to say a special thank you to the management and staff of Sterling Products Limited for offering us the opportunity to work in this vibrant and reputable organisation

and for providing us with an opportunity to gain new knowledge, skills and experience. It has been a great pleasure working for this company for the past two months in the Human Resource Department with the friendly and encouraging staff,” commented Reona Persaud. Adding her voice of appreciation, Ravita Latchman said, “Thank you very much for accommodating us once again. I realise the invaluable experience gained in working with one of the largest

companies on the East Bank Demerara. This company has an enviable record of innovation and an excellent reputation as an employer which makes wanting to work here more attractive.” SPL has been conducting its work study programme for more than ten years. The company remains committed to playing an integral role in the growth and development of the nation’s youth and will continue to support initiatives that aid in this regard.

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Two dead, two critical after pick-up turns turtle at Mabura

Aries March 21 - April 19 Take a long hard look around before you take any action. If you’ve been feeling like it’s time to resolve a problem in your personal life, you could well be right: You’re at your most critical, analytical and insightful right now. But don’t rush into it. It’s important that you really understand the situation before you start in on changing it. This is as true for your finances as it is for your love life. Taurus April 20 - May 20 Some days you are so darned analytical it seems as if you could take any old problem and analyse it down to its most important component parts, figure out how to fix it, and then just do it. That’s great. Whether it’s a work problem or a domestic issue, you’re going to bring these analytical skills to bear. Thank goodness for you! Gemini May 21 - June 21 In your private life, you can chat for hours about this and that and who did what to whom and why, when you’re in the mood. But in all things business, you are nothing if not direct. You get right to the point without any preliminaries. This is something that your work partners appreciate enormously. It saves a lot of time that would be better spent networking or having a coffee break. Cancer June 22 - July 22 Make a real effort. Sweat, sweat, sweat! Then sweat a little more. If you’re doing this work literally, you’ll be building important muscle groups in your body. If you’re doing this work metaphorically, you’ll be building important muscle groups in your character. You’ll be a tough customer by the end of the day, and that is exactly what you need to handle your business.

At the scene of the accident yesterday By Asif Hakim TWO persons are now dead, while two others are critical after the F150 motor pick-up they were travelling in along the Mabura Road, Upper Demerara, Region 10, in the vicinity of Mabura Junction, toppled

several times at about 07:30hrs yesterday after it reportedly had a blowout. A senior police official attached to ‘E’ Division (Linden, Kwakwani, Lethem, and environs) confirmed to the Chronicle that there was an accident and based on reports the motor

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pick-up, GMM 7330, was travelling at a fast rate as the driver attempted to turn west of Mabura and lost control of the vehicle. It then toppled several times before landing upside down. The two dead persons have been identified as Raymond Khan, 65, of Cornelia Ida, WCD, and Jean Williams, 63, of Peter ’s Hall, EBD, while those injured were identified as Ramnaratie Sooklall, and the driver, Michael Gordon. After the occupants of the vehicle were taken to the Mackenzie Hospital, the two were pronounced dead on arrival by doctors there. However, Sooklall has been transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH), while Gordon remains critical at the Mackenzie Hospital. A person who was on the scene told the Chronicle that she lives nearby and she heard something that sounded like a gunshot. “When I peep out I saw a jeep looking mash-up and blood and people all over the place. I went and see what was going on; I didn’t know if anybody was dead, because they were moving and moaning. It look real scary; I don’t know if the driver was speeding or what, but the accident wasn’t nice,” the woman said. The police in ‘E’ Division are investigating the matter and the Chronicle will continue to bring updates into this fatal accident.

Leo July 23 - August 22 Sometimes you can’t move on until you’ve really faced a problem from the past. If you’re in this situation, today is the day when things could clear up a little. Something shifts, and the past suddenly seems less threatening. You can look at it head on, and then move on. But take it slow: Even if it is easier, it isn’t easy, and you need to give yourself plenty of time to rest and recuperate. Virgo August 23 - September 22 If you’ve been feeling stymied by various blocks, external and internal, that could all change now. Does it coincide, by any chance, with your return to a regular exercise routine? These two things -- the lifting of blocks and the sticking-to-it of exercise -- are related phenomena. How can weight lifting change your boss’s mind, you want to know? Often, even external blocks are actually internal. Libra September 23 - October 22 When it comes to work, you take a real nuts-and-bolts approach. First you ask, are all the nuts in place? Then you ask, how about those bolts? Then you check and see if any of them are loose. Then you tighten the ones that need it. This thorough approach has gotten you lots of accolades. You could encounter a few hidden bolts and nuts that need tightening. Don’t be daunted -- you’ll uncover them all eventually. Scorpio October 23 - November 21 When you feel inspired, the whole world had better take notice. If they don’t now, they will later. Especially when it comes to work and business, you are a force to be reckoned with. Now, you’re very likely to come across an idea that sets your imagination aflame. Before the day is out, you’ll have generated a whole matchbook’s worth of fire, at the least. And you’re sending out smoke signals to your colleagues. Sagittarius November 22 - December 21 Your work is a source of real energy for you. At least it should be -- you’re somebody who needs to love work. And if you don’t, it’s a good day to start making changes. Are you in the right career but the wrong job? Do you need to switch tracks altogether? Maybe you’re happy with what you’ve got and what you’re doing and how you’re doing it. Think about it, anyhow. Capricorn December 22 - January 19 You are like an effective pool shark when it comes to your work. You cruise the pool hall. You check out the competition. You rub that little chalk thing on the tip of your cue stick. You even know why you’re supposed to do that. Then you pick an opponent, and you win! You pick another opponent -- and you win! Then you win some more! Sounds like a pretty good day at the office, doesn’t it? Aquarius January 20 - February 18 You have never been particularly immature, but lately you’ve been noticing a certain shift in yourself. This change could really crystallise when you see yourself behaving in an unfamiliar way in a familiar situation. Maybe you’re calmer. Maybe you don’t take things as personally. Maybe you stay objective. Maybe you’re seeing what it’s like to be an adult. Pisces February 19 - March 20 You like to work hard and you like hard work. You could get trapped, though, in the pattern of avoiding other things (uncomfortable emotions, sadness, anger) by staying really busy. Are you doing this? Check for symptoms. Ask yourself: Are you not taking care of yourself because you’re too busy? Are you putting off conflict because you have too much work? Are you happy? Do you know how you feel at all?

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Mumbai stay alive with big win MUMBAI Indians kept their qualifying chances alive with a muchimproved performance in the batting and the bowling to comprehensively beat Southern Express with 22 balls to spare. After Saturday’s defeat to Lahore Lions, Mumbai had to win to stay in contention. They did, thanks chiefly to their overseas openers Lendl Simmons and Michael Hussey, who put on 139 in under 15 overs. Mumbai and Lions now have four points each, behind Northern Knights’ eight, and while Express are at the bottom, all four teams still have a chance of qualifying. Simmons and Hussey started cautiously, playing mostly along the ground but finding the gaps to score 39 in the Powerplay. Hussey was slow early on and Simmons farmed most of the strike, finding boundaries with flicks and drives even though left-arm seamer Charith Jayampathi swung the ball. Once both batsmen were set and the ball stopped moving around as much, they started taking more risks and were rewarded with quicker runs.

Leg-spinner Seekkuge Prasanna was brought on in the ninth over to try break the partnership but Simmons smashed him out

a six off his first ball before finishing the game off with two more in the 17th. Pollard used his bowlers to good effect

Mumbai Indians’ openers Michael Hussey and Lendl Simmons demolished the Southern Express attack with a stand of 139 © of the attack by taking 11 off the over. Hussey, who was going at run-a-ball till then, struck two sixes and a four in four deliveries to bring the equation down to 70 off 54 - a cakewalk, especially with all ten wickets in hand. Both batsmen went on to their half-centuries but couldn’t finish off the chase themselves, as Hussey fell in the 15th over to a slog sweep. With net run-rate likely to play a big role, Kieron Pollard promoted himself up the order and hit

in the first half of the innings after electing to bowl. Harbhajan Singh stifled the batsmen early on, bowling a maiden in the Powerplay. Jasprit Bumrah removed Kusal Perera, who tried to up the run rate, which was under three after three overs. The other opener Danushka Gunathilaka was not as scratchy as yesterday and increased the run-rate as soon as the Powerplay was over, taking 12 off legspinner Shreyas Gopal’s

first over. But Express lost too many batsmen to slogs or lofted shots, including a well-set Gunathilaka, who tried to slog against Jalaj Saxena’s offspin to fall for 30. Wickets kept tumbling for Express even though they were hitting the occasional boundary. Prasanna hit consecutive sixes off Shreyas in the 12th over to push the runrate towards seven and set the stage for Farvez Maharoof’s flourish at the end. Maharoof’s 22-ball 41 propelled them to a competitive 161 in the end. He didn’t hit a boundary in his first 14 deliveries, was dropped on 6, and then targeted Pragyan Ojha and Lasith Malinga. He unleashed reverse-sweeps against Ojha and cashed in on the full deliveries from Malinga in the last over, collecting 10 from the final two balls. Express were also helped by Mumbai’s sloppy fielding in the outfield and three dropped catches which helped them amass 59 in the last five overs. Once Hussey and Simmons got going though, that total didn’t pose too much of a challenge. (ESPN Cricinfo)

Southee and Boult demolish Lions THE match had begun in overcast conditions. Lahore Lions’ bowlers were not able to enlist their help and conceded 170 and their batsmen became helpless witnesses to what could have happened. Tim Southee and Trent Boult had the ball zipping around to have Lions 19 for 5. The rest was simply a blur of pink as Northern Knights hurtled to a crushing 72-run victory. Daniel Flynn, their captain, knew he had a new-ball attack that could dissect Test sides and his half-century coupled with BJ Watling’s provided what ended up being a giant runrate boost that primes them to make the main draw. Their only roadblock on the day was Saad Nasim, who willed Lions towards some sense of dignity with a fifty of his own. He was the only Lahore batsman to reach double-figures, while his team was all out for 98, the tenth-lowest total in CLT20. The slide began with a menacing yorker from

Southee, one that swung in late, sneaked under Nasir Jamshed’s plod and toppled his stumps. Boult ensured he wasn’t left behind by setting up the other opener Ahmed Shehzad. Doubts were sowed when an inswinger had the batsman playing around his pads. The next ball was angled across, Shehzad’s muddled footwork and feeble prod was safely pouched by the keeper. A contest was brewing, although it was limited to the two quicks. Southee surged ahead by bouncing Mohammad Hafeez and had a little luck in undoing Umar Siddiq’s promotion. Boult hit back with a rousing inswinger that rattled Akmal’s stumps to bring the seamers’ skirmish even. By this time Lions who were five down - were so far behind the game that Southee and Boult’s game of one-upmanship was the only thing that caught the crowd’s attention. The winner was declared in rather emphatic fashion, if again with a little bit of luck. Asif Raza slogged to deep

midwicket, where Southee pulled off a spectacular relay catch to inflict further hurt on an already listless Lions display. A vast majority of their batsmen did not seem aware of the importance of run-rates and their teams’ is languishing at -1.49. Except from Nasim, there was no attempt to weather the Knights’ swing bowlers and lessen the margin of defeat. Lions’ intent was even worse on the field. Flynn was dropped on 26 and Watling got a life on 46 and both of them were the reason Knights clattered 52 runs in the final five overs. The bowling looked a far cry from what Mumbai Indians had to face on Saturday night. Hafeez had been asked at the toss if the short turnaround from their match with Mumbai Indians might have an adverse effect. He had dead batted it, but judging by the events that transpired, there might have been a knock-on effect. Akmal messed up a stumping in the second over and shelled a regulation catch in the 17th. Nasir

Jamshed lost control of a catch, could not rein it in on the rebound and failed to realise a run-out opportunity all off the same ball. Adnan Rasool misjudged a chance at deep square leg and the ball lobbed over his head for a four. And during the slog overs, deep midwicket and long-on stood rooted to their spots while Scott Styris, a new batsman, stole three runs. Meanwhile Knights, who had shelled five catches in six overs yesterday, erased that memory quite ruthlessly. Daniel Harris hunted a big hit from Nasim from long-on, flung himself to the right and almost conjured a catch out of nowhere. And the contrasts continued still. While Flynn employed desperate dives multiple times to safeguard his wicket, Rasool was caught napping by a direct hit from Flynn himself and Nasim too wandered thoughtlessly out of his crease to be runout by the bowler to give the Lions chase a fitting end. (ESPN Cricinfo)

Roach fiver... From back page They suffered an early setback when Darren Bravo, not out on 44 overnight, added just two before flashing at one from seamer Robiul Islam and getting an edge through to wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim. The wicket triggered a slide which saw four wickets tumble for 18 runs, as Jermaine Blackwood fell for eight and captain Denesh Ramdin and Kemar Roach both departed without scoring. Chanderpaul then put on an entertaining 54 for the eighth wicket with Taylor who counter-attacked for his 40 off just 32 balls, lashing five fours and two sixes, to rally West Indies past the 300-run mark before holing out in the deep off left-arm spinner Taijul Islam. Sulieman Benn followed up with 25 in helping to post 52 for ninth wicket before hooking pacer AlAmin Hossain to deep fine leg where Shafiul Islam accepted the chance. On 83 at that stage, Chanderpaul was not afforded the opportunity to add many more as seamer Robiul Islam rattled Shannon Gabriel’s stumps in the next over. Al-Amin was the best bowler with three for 80 while Robiul Islam (2-63) and fellow seamer Shafiul Islam (2-80), along with Taijul Islam (2-89), all finished with two wickets apiece. Roach got the early breakthrough when he removed Shamsur for one, to a diving leg-side catch by wicketkeeper Ramdin with the score on 14 in the sixth over of the innings. Tamim and Anamul Haque, who made nine, then took Bangladesh to the safety of tea on 25 for one, and offered some hope afterward by patiently extending their second wicket stand to 29 runs. However, Roach struck again when he had Anamul taken at slip by Darren Bravo. The right-hander attempted to withdraw his bat but the ball struck the bottom and spooned into the cordon. Tamim looked set for the long haul, facing 75 balls in nearly two hours at the crease and counting six fours. He was, however, quick to pounce on anything loose, twice gathering boundaries through cover off half-volleys from Roach and Taylor. His demise was a weak one in the end, sparring at a

length delivery from Roach to give Ramdin an easy catch at 62 for three. With only three runs added, Mominul Haque was brilliantly taken at short leg by Jermaine Blackwood off Taylor for three and captain Mushfiqur Rahim lasted 22 balls before having his offstump removed by Taylor. Two balls later in the next over, Nasir Hossain nicked Roach behind to fall for one at 69 for six and Taijul bravely belted two fours in 12 before slicing Roach to Gabriel at third man.

Scoreboard WEST INDIES 1st innings (overnight 246 for three) K Brathwaite c Taijul Islam b Shafiul Islam 63 L Johnson lbw b Taijul Islam 66 K Edwards c Shamsur Rahman b Mahmudullah 16 DM Bravo c wkp Mushfiqur Rahim b Robiul Islam 46 S Chanderpaul not out 84 J Blackwood c Anamul Haque b Al-Amin Hossain 8 *+D Ramdin c wkp Mushfiqur Rahim b Al-Amin Hossain 0 K Roach c wkp Mushfiqur Rahim b Shafiul Islam 0 J Taylor c Mahmudullah b Taijul Islam 40 S Benn c Shafiul Islam b Al-Amin Hossain 25 S Gabriel b Robiul Islam 4 Extras (b8, lb4, w10, nb6) 28 TOTAL (all out, 124 overs) 380 Fall of wickets: 1-143 (Brathwaite), 2-145 (Johnson), 3-185 (Edwards), 4-251 (Bravo), 5-268 (Blackwood), 6-268 (Ramdin), 7-269 (Roach), 8-323 (Taylor), 9-375 (Benn), 10380 (Gabriel) Bowling: Al-Amin Hossain 31-680-3 (w1), Shafiul Islam 27-780-2 (w2), Robiul Islam 26-7-63-2 (w3, nb6), Taijul Islam 22-4-89-2, Mahmudullah 16-2-49-1, Nasir Hossain 2-0-7-0. BANGLADESH 1st innings Tamim Iqbal c wkp Ramdin b Roach 48 ShamsurRahmancwkpRamdinbRoach 1 Anamul Haque c Bravo b Roach 9 Mominul Haque c Blackwood b Taylor 3 +*Mushfiqur Rahim b Taylor 4 Mahmudullah not out 13 Nasir Hossain c wkp Ramdin b Roach 1 Taijul Islam c Gabriel b Roach 12 Shafiul Islam not out 6 Extras (lb6, nb1) 7 TOTAL (7 wkts, 42 overs) 104 To bat: Al-Amin Hossain, Robiul Islam. Fall of wickets: 1-14 (Shamsur Rahman), 2-43 (Anamul Haque), 3-62 (Tamim Iqbal, 24.4 ), 4-65 (Mominul), 5-68 (Mushfiqur), 6-69 (Nasir Hossain), 7-89 (Taijul Islam) Bowling: Taylor 15-4-33-2 (nb1), Roach 16-5-33-5, Gabriel 9-1-270, Benn 2-1-5-0. Position: Bangladesh trail by 276 runs with three wickets intact.

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Tight at the top five months out from World Cup By Nick Mulvenney SYDNEY, (Reuters) After what at one stage earlier this month looked like a vast game of musical chairs, reigning champions India ended up topping the world rankings when the five-month countdown to the 2015 World Cup started yesterday. With just three rating points separating the top four nations, however, the 11th version of the quadrennial showpiece of 50-overs cricket, which is being cohosted by Australia and New Zealand, looks like being one of the closest ever. We look at how the 10Ttest-playing nations (in order of world ranking) are shaping up 154 days before New Zealand meet Sri Lanka in Christchurch to launch the Feb. 14-March 29 tournament. INDIA Led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni and boasting some fearless strokemakers in their ranks, the top-ranked ODI side in the world look serious contenders to defend their title. A much-improved fielding side, India appear to have benefitted from the Indian Premier League, which has given their players the opportunity to play regularly against the leading bowlers in the world. Even the most junior batsman in the Indian side has faced the likes of Dale Steyn and Mitchell Johnson in the Twenty20 tournament and have gained enough confidence to hit them out of the park when the need arises. With their pace bowling underwhelming, India will once again build their attack around their spinners, who made a big impact in their World Cup win at home in 2011. A lot will depend, though, on how the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin and the plethora of part-time spinners fare on the relatively bouncy pitches in Australia and New Zealand. SOUTH AFRICA Recent series victories in Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, where they played a triangular tournament involving Australia, have boosted the confidence of the Proteas, even if both were achieved in conditions they will not find at the World Cup. Their strong batting line-up has been solidified by the emergence of Faf du Plessis at number three, coming in after proven openers Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock. In AB de Villiers they have arguably the best oneday batsman in the world, but there is concern over their one genuine powerhitter, David Miller, who is

out of form. The South Africans also lack an all-rounder to bat at seven, with this duty shared in recent times by Ryan McLaren and Wayne Parnell with mixed success. Dale Steyn remains the lynchpin of the bowling lineup and rarely has an off-day, and in JP Duminy and Imran Tahir there are also genuine spin options too. SRI LANKA Sri Lanka will be hoping next year is third time lucky after being beaten in the final of the last two World Cups and the 1996 champions seem to have the resources to achieve that. Mahela Jayawardene, 37, and Kumar Sangakkara, 36, got a fitting 20-over farewell when Sri Lanka won the World Twenty20 title in Bangladesh in April but winning the 50-over event in Australia would be an even better parting gift. Sri Lanka’s compact batting side is complemented by a balanced bowling unit which is likely to include the mercurial Lasith Malinga, whose yorkers, delivered with his sling-shot action, can make him almost unplayable on occasions. The rise of Thisara Perera and Dhammika Prasad have eased the pressure on Malinga but Sri Lanka have been forced to have a fresh look at their spin options after off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake was banned for an illegal action. AUSTRALIA Australia relinquished the number one ranking, lost captain Michael Clarke to injury as well as a match against Zimbabwe on their recent trip to Harare but that will do little to dent optimism they can win a fifth world title next March. With the likes of openers David Warner and Shane Watson to return to the side before the World Cup, Australia can afford to be circumspect about the setbacks suffered by an understrength and experimental side in Zimbabwe. There remain concerns, not least about whether Clarke’s back will be up to the amount of cricket he will be asked to play over the next five months and whether they will ever unearth another world-class spinner. On the plus side is the prospect of Mitchell Johnson and his fellow pacemen renewing their often lethal relationship with Australia’s hard and bouncy decks. Coach Darren Lehmann has laughed off talk of a split with Clarke over selection and will be satisfied that the likes of all-rounder Mitch Marsh have given him more depth in his squad should he need it next year. ENGLAND England go into the

World Cup, which they have never won, with minimal expectations after a dismal run of form in the 50-over game. The lowest average net run rate of all test-playing nations in recent times, an outdated approach to the format and huge question marks over the captaincy and make-up of the team hardly inspire confidence. Former spinner Graeme Swann said recently the team have “no chance” of winning the tournament and there is a strong case for replacing Alastair Cook as skipper due to doubts about his leadership style and limitations with the bat. England do have talented one-day players. Alex Hales is a destructive opening batsman, Eoin Morgan a specialist finisher, wicketkeeper Jos Buttler a flamboyant middle-order player and Harry Gurney a potentially imposing death bowler. With test batsmen Joe Root and Ian Bell also skilled in the one-day game, there is a solid core to the team but the approach needs to change because 240 metronomic runs do not win 50-over matches at international level in the modern game. PAKISTAN A bunch of talented but unpredictable players with a tendency to implode inexplicably, Pakistan suffered a huge blow to their preparations when spinner Saeed Ajmal was banned for an illegal bowling action earlier this month. Ajmal has about five months to correct the action and seek a reassessment but whether he will ever again show the form that has made him the top-ranked ODI bowler in the world is something only time will tell. The 1992 champions are also grappling with a captaincy dilemma. Misbah-ul-Haq has remained a rare stable figure in a volatile dressing room but his modest sub74 strike rate is no longer tailor-made for the format. After last month’s ODI series defeat in Sri Lanka, the clamour has grown to replace him with all-rounder Shahid Afridi, whose batting and personality are the polar opposite to Misbah’s. NEW ZEALAND New Zealand’s batting has been settled for a number of years with Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor and captain Brendon McCullum likely to fill four of the top-five positions. The biggest issue is finding a new opening partner for Guptill with few expecting hard-hitting batsman Jesse Ryder to be recalled to the side due to his behavioural issues. Tim Southee, Kyle Mills, Trent Boult and Mitchell McClenaghan are likely to be

the main pace bowlers with young quicks Adam Milne and Matt Henry vying for the fifth spot. Former captain Daniel Vettori, who is still one of the most economical bowlers in limited overs cricket and a handy lower-order batsman, is also likely to be included, if fit. WEST INDIES West Indies are without a coach after the sudden departure of Ottis Gibson last month and caretaker Richie Richardson could still be in place when they warm up for the World Cup with trips to India and South Africa. A series of top-order collapses in recent limited overs matches mean the fitness and availability of the often brilliant opener Chris Gayle would appear to be vital to the hopes of the twice champions

enjoying any success at the World Cup. Likewise, persuading mystery off-spinner Sunil Narine to put West Indies before lucrative Twenty20 contracts would further bolster an otherwise solid bowling unit. BANGLADESH The 50-over format remains Bangladesh’s best chance to impress at the world stage but their growth as a force in world cricket has stagnated in recent years. The team rely heavily on spinners, who might find it difficult to ply their trade effectively on the seamerfriendly conditions in Australia and New Zealand. Bangladesh also have had their problems with allrounder Shakib Al Hasan over disciplinary issues but the former captain remains their best bet to surprise a

higher-ranked opposition and cause an upset during the World Cup. ZIMBABWE Zimbabwe showed they can be competitive in the recent home triangular series against South Africa and Australia where they defeated the latter and came close to upsetting the Proteas. The batting line-up could be described as flakey at best but they do have decent hitters and in Brendan Taylor, who relinquished the oneday captaincy to Elton Chigumbura last month, a player to build an innings around. Consistency in performance with both bat and ball has been elusive and that is not something likely to change between now and the World Cup.

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Mayweather outpoints Maidana to remain perfect By Steve Keating LAS VEGAS, (Reuters) - Undefeated five-division champion Floyd Mayweather Jr claimed a unanimous decision in a feisty encounter against Marcos Maidana to successfully defend three world titles and improve his record to 47-0 on Saturday. In just the second rematch of his 18-year career, the 37-year-old American came out on top on all three scorecards, retaining his World Boxing Association

(WBA) and World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight and light-middleweight belts. The victory was another masterful showcase of evasion from Mayweather, widely regarded as one of the best defensive fighters of all-time, as he danced out of danger and used his lightning counter punching to great effect. Despite a dominating display Mayweather could only give his performance a C-minus. “I bring in a game plan,

I bring in a team and we gave the fans what they wanted to see,” said Mayweather, who earned a guaranteed $32 million for his night’s work. “He’s extremely dirty but rugged. “It is another fight, another victory time to move on. The saga continues there are a lot of great fighters out there.” The 12-round bout was not without controversy, however, with Mayweather accusing Maidana (345) of biting him, while the American tagged the Ar-

Las Vegas, NV, USA; Floyd Mayweather (green gloves) and Marcos Maidana (blue gloves) compete during their WBC & WBA Welterweight and WBC Superwelter Weight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-(USA TODAY Sports) gentine with a low blow late in the bout then taunted him as he recovered in a neutral corner. Mayweather, whose only other rematch came in 2002 against Jose Luis Castillo, executed the perfect game plan, frustrating the 31-year-old Argentine brawler with his speed and sharpness. Maidana, however, left convinced he had won the fight. “I’m very happy to have fought twice against Floyd Mayweather, I think I did a terrific job,” said Maidana. “Many have fought against him and I don’t think they did what I was able to do. “I thought I did enough to win. If the judges like a fighter who runs like Floyd there is nothing I can do about it. “He’s beatable, you have to attack him. When you attack him he really doesn’t know what to do. “He is very fast on his feet I will tell you that.” Maidana employed the attacking tactics that served him well in the majority decision loss in May but failed to do any damage as the elusive Mayweather ducked and weaved away from his hard-hitting opponent’s punches. By the eighth round,

an increasingly frustrated Maidana appeared to bite Mayweather’s arm when they were locked together in a clinch with the champion pulling away, jumping up and screaming at the Argentine. NOT A DOG The referee halted the action so Mayweather could receive attention in his corner as he continued to yell at Maidana, who paid little heed to the fuss as he waited passively for the bout to restart. “I never bit him, he was rubbing my eyes with his glove,” Maidana told reporters. “Maybe he had his glove in my mouth but I did not bite. “Maybe he thinks I’m a dog but I did not bite him.” Mayweather saw the events differently. “We clenched, we came together my hand went under him and he bit my three fingers,” said Mayweather. “My three fingers went numb, I couldn’t feel my fingers the rest of the fight. “When he first bit me, he acted like he didn’t do it. Then he said I put my hand in his mouth.” In the 10th round, Maidana was docked a point for sending Mayweather to the canvas with a forearm

across the throat and tensions escalated in the 11th when the American landed a low blow and then ordered the Argentine to stop stalling and fight. The result, with one judge scoring the bout 115112 while the other two had it 116-111 in the champion’s favor, immediately renewed speculation about a long-awaited super-fight between Mayweather and Filipino great Manny Pacquiao. “I got to go back and talk to my team, I’m not ducking or dodging no opponent,” Mayweather responded when asked about the possibility of facing Pacquiao. “If a Pacquiao fight presents itself, let’s make it happen.” The evening ended in chaos as the sellout crowd tried to exit the MGM Grand Arena through one main entrance where a fight triggered a stampede, sending several people to floor while others struggled to pull them to safety. There were no immediate reports of any injuries. It was the second consecutive Mayweather fight at the venue to end in a stampede. After the May 3 bout, several spectators were taken to hospital with injuries.

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Deonarine is MVP as Berbice rebound to claim 50-overs title By Calvin Roberts BERBICE’S skipper Narsingh Deonarine was named Most Valuable Player of the just concluded Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) senior Inter-county limited overs competition, which his team won following their 10-run victory over Demerara at the Albion Community Centre ground on Saturday. Asked to bat first by a team who humiliated them in the preliminary round with a 144- run defeat, Berbice scored a challenging 163 all out off 25.4 overs, thanks to Deonarine’s 44 (46balls, 3x4, 1x6) and 30 from Devon Clements (44 balls, 2x4). Paul Wintz, who give Demerara a solid start in the rain reduced contest that saw early morning showers leaving some parts of the outfield under water, by removing Kandasammy Surujnarine (00) with the second ball of the day’s play, on his way to finishing with 3 for 40. There were two wickets each for Robin Bacchus and Steven Jacobs, who celebrated his 26th birthday on the day of the contest, for 24 and 31 runs respectively for Demerara who slipped from 85 for 1 to 153 for 9 in reply, when their overs expired. Trevon Griffith 44 (51balls, 2x4) and Bacchus 25 (26balls, 2x4; 1x6), were their principal scorers, as Veerasammy Permaul (3 for 32), Keon Joseph 2 for 23 and Deonarine 2 for 23 ensured the Berbicians, who were named joint winners of the same tournament with Demerara last year in another rain ruined contest, came away as sole winners this time around. In Berbice’s innings, Clements and national

wicketkeeper/batsman Anthony Bramble (12) added 34 for the second wicket, with both batsmen hitting a boundary each off Jacobs and Demerara’s skipper Christopher Barnwell respectively, before Bramble was lbw to left arm spinner Raj Nannan (1 for 18). His demise enabled Clements and Deonarine, who was later named Man of the Match, to add an additional 34 for the third wicket before Clements was caught by Griffith at long on off Jacobs, followed quickly by Rajiv Ivan (10) at 94 for 4 in the 18th over. Boundaries from Deonarine, who greeted Wintz back into the attack with back to back fours including an audacious square cut, after he had hit Zaheer Mohammed back over his head for the lone six in his team’s innings, pushed the Ancient County side past the 100 runs mark. A well-judged catch by Jacobs on the deep midwicket boundary, accounted for Deonarine off Bacchus at 120 for 4, Berbice lost a sedate looking Jonathan Foo (10), who was given out obstructing the field, when he flung and connected with a wild swing at a Barnwell’s throw at the wicket, with the ball ending up in the long off boundary, after the bowler had done some sharp fielding on his follow-through. Lusty blows from Gudakesh Motie-Kanhai 12 (2x4) along with brisk running between the wickets in the dying stages of their overs, ensured Berbice got to their formidable and what turned out to be winning total in the end. Griffith and Andrew Lyght who was given a life by Deonarine at slip off

a lively looking Romario Shepherd-DeJonge, added 37 for the first wicket with Lyght saying thanks for his life given in the fourth over, by hitting the same bowler for two fours with authority in the sixth over, after Griffith had also struck him for four off the first ball. With a never say die attitude, ShepherdDeJonge had the last laugh when he bowled Lyght with the final delivery of the sixth over, much to the delight of Deonarine, before Bacchus and Griffith pushed the score to 85 with their 48 runs second wicket partnership. Bacchus struck Permaul over long on for the lone maximum in his team’s innings before he picked out Motie-Kanhai at deep midwicket, in his attempt to hit Deonarine over that area, while a delivery from Permaul that kept low, knocked back the middle and leg stumps of the hard hitting Barnwell for 3 at 92 for 3. Griffith, Rajendra Chandrika (12, 1x4) and Shemroy Barrington (01) all perished soon after as Demerara slipped further into the abyss of defeat to be 123 for 6 in fading light, while they continued to lose wickets regularly. Mohammed 13 (2x4) tried to keep them in the hunt but perished in the deep off Permaul, before Joseph returned to knock over Jacobs and had Chandrapaul Hemraj (10) caught at the wicket by Bramble in the 24th over. Needing to score 26 off the final two overs to claim the win, Nannan and Wintz only got 16 of those, with the former finishing unbeaten on 14 (11balls, 1x4) and Wintz 5, as the Berbicians avenged their humiliating preliminary round loss, much to the delight of their fans and coaching staff.

Williams to lead five-man team to CCF’s Elite C/ships in Puerto Rico National road race champion Geron Williams will lead a five-man team of cyclists to the Caribbean Cycling Federation’s Elite championships which is slated for Puerto Rico on October 11 and 12. This announcement was made by president of the Guyana Cycling Federation’s president Cheryl Thompson last week. The team comprises Williams, Raynauth Jeffrey,

Marlon `Fishy’ Williams, Alonzo Greaves and Hamzah Eastman. Geron Williams has over the past few months being doing Guyana proud while competing on the UCI pro circuit in the United States, riding for Team Stans No Tubes. The youngster (Geron) has what it takes physically and mentally and once he is given the support, there is no doubt that team Guyana will bring home the

bacon. Both Geron and Marlon Williams along with Jeffrey and Greaves were part of Guyana’s cycling contingent to the recently concluded Glasgow, Scotland Commonwealth Games and with the experience they gained from that particular games along with their experiences in the Region over the years, there is no reason why they should not do Guyana proud.

We are the champions! The victorious Berbice lineup proudly display the GCB senior Inter-county limited overs trophy, while posing for a photograph with one of their staunchest supporters, after defeating Demerara in the final last Saturday

At the brief presentation ceremony that followed, Essequibo’s wicketkeeper/batsman Kevon Boodie won the award for Most Runs (259), Deonarine edged Jacobs to the Most Wickets due to a better economy rate for his 10 wickets at 3.53 in comparison to Jacobs’ 10 wickets at 3.63), Barrington (Best Wicketkeeper) and Griffith (Best Fielder). Berbice collected $100,000 and the winner’s trophy from acting president of the GCB Faizul Bacchus, while Vemen Walter presented Demerara with their $50,000 cheque and trophy which was the spoil for the runner-up.

GUYANA CHRONICLE Monday September 15, 2014

`Battle of the contenders’

Jamaicans Mullings and Russell register victories over their Guyanese counterparts By Michael DaSilva Jamaican boxers Sakima Mullings and Kemahi Russell both registered victories over their Guyanese counterparts when the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) staged its `Battle of the Contenders five-fight card at the Cliff Anderson Sports hall on Saturday night. The card which attracted a handful of spectators, but was highly entertaining saw Mullings, the recently crowned Wray and Nephew `Contender Series’ champion battering Guyana’s Derrick Richmond, forcing the ringside doctor to call a halt to the night’s feature proceedings, while Mullings’ countryman Russell scored a close unanimous points decision against Guyana’s Winston Pompey. In the feature light middleweight bout that was scheduled for eight rounds,

Mullings who hails from Stony Hill, Jamaica scored a second round TKO win over Guyana’s ‘Lights Out’ Richmond in the headline bout of the ‘Battle of Contenders’ card. Richmond apparently suffered a broken nose in the brief one-sided encounter, prompting the ringside doctor to put an end to the contest before the start of the third round. In the first round, Mullings seemed resigned to just feel out Richmond, just throwing the occasional jab and the right hand, but in the second round, the Jamaican with 11 knock-out victories from 17 fights to his name prior to Saturday night’s contest, added Richmond’s scalp to his list of casualties by connecting to Richmond’s head with hard telling combinations, one of which connected to Richmond’s nose causing it to bleed, and ringside

improved 100 percent. Richmond who also shed weight for the bout had said on Friday that breaking down in weight has not interfered with his punching power and he was very confident that he would have taken out the Jamaican, but the latter fighter had the last say.

Guyana’s Winston Pompey (backing camera) carries the attack to his Jamaican counterpart Kemahi Russell during their four-round middleweight contest which Russell won by a unanimous points decision doctor rightfully ordered referee Eion Jardine to stop the contest. Prior to the fight, Mullings had said he came

down from the 167 pounds class to the 147 pounds division, but while breaking down in weight, his ratio of knock outs per division has

‘Was hesitant in calling for review’ - Johnson .review after he was given out for 66 on the opening day of the second Test against Bangladesh in St Lucia, and said the uncertainty cost him a chance to score a century on Test debut. Johnson was given lbw off left-arm spinner Taijul Islam in the 53rd over of the West Indies innings. Replays suggested the ball would have missed leg stump but Johnson failed to ask for a review within the 15-second window and was ruled out by the umpire. “I would have loved to have gone on and got a better score but I had a look at the replay and I was a bit too slow in calling for the review,” Johnson said. “I wasn’t very sure and my partner [Kirk Edwards] wasn’t very sure, either. I was a bit hesitant; I didn’t want to waste one of the team’s reviews. There was probably a hundred there for the taking, the pitch got better for batting. Next time, I’ll look to

Hardwork, self belief helped me return – Leon Johnson cash in.” Picked as a replacement for Chris Gayle, who skipped the Test for personal reasons, Johnson opened the

innings and was involved in a 143-run stand with Kraigg Brathwaite. Their partnership laid a strong platform for West Indies and the pair of Darren Bravo and Shivnarine Chanderpaul capitalised on it to guide the side to 246 for 3 at close of play. Johnson, who has batted in the middle-order for most of his career, said he had to adapt mentally to fit into the role of an opener, because the pitch had offered assistance to the Bangladesh bowlers in the first session. “I started out probably a little slower, given that I was opening the batting,” he said. “There was a bit of assistance there for the seamers early on so I thought like an opener and gave the bowlers their hour and their session, and tried to cash in after lunch. “I have opened in three first-class games before. I do it sometimes, opening in club cricket at home. It’s a whole different ket-

tle of fish doing it in a Test match, though. As a batter, you have to be versatile. Sometimes, you may be asked to open the batting.” Johnson made his ODI debut in August 2008, in a triangular series against Canada and Bermuda, and played three games before he was sidelined from the West Indies squad. He has, however, performed well for West Indies A over the last two seasons, scoring runs on the tour to India and a making first-class century against the visiting Sri Lanka A side last year. Johnson said that despite the long gap he had spent out of the team, he had not given up on playing for West Indies: “I never had negative thoughts that I wouldn’t be involved again in West Indies cricket. I have been on the sideline for six years but I’ve been about the A team for about four years, now. Hard work has got me here, and self-belief.”

In a fight that pleased the small but vocal crowd, Jamaica’s Russell and Guyana’s Pompey put on a good show in their middleweight four-round encounter. Pompey fought very courageously throughout the four rounds, maybe it was his best showing in his career, but Russell who had two fights to his name before Saturday night’s bout, winning both by the knock-out route retaliated after a firstround onslaught by Pompey and in the end won unanimously 58-55,59-54,59-54 on the judges’ score cards. In the main supporting bout, Dexter ‘The Cobra’ Gonsalves gave the unfit Mark ‘The People’s Choice’ Austin a lesson in boxing, connecting to his opponent with a series of double combinations, left jabs and a wicked double right hand to Austin’s rib

cage that almost stopped him in his tracks during the fourth round, but it was not until the eight and final round, the punishment that Gonsalves administered on Austin who took the fight on short notice took its toll and referee Dexter Torrington rightfully called a halt to the proceedings. The time was one minute and 14 seconds of the eightround. In what was a tough fight to score, late replacement Quincy Gomes won a close unanimous verdict over Richard Williamson in their Super Featherweight slug fest despite a deduction of a point in the final round of their six-round bout. Gomes replaced CABOFE flyweight champion Dexter Marques who injured his hand while sparring last week in preparation for the fight. The other fight on Saturday night’s card saw former world rater, Leon ‘Hurry Up’ Moore looking very rusty but his class and skill was enough to encourage journeyman, Mark Murray to quit on his stool at the end of the second round in the one-sided affair.

CRICKETQUIZ CORNER (Monday September 15, 2014) Compliments of THE TROPHY STALL-Bourda Market &The City Mall (Tel: 225-9230) & CUMMINGS ELECTRICAL CO. LTD-83 Garnette Street, Campbellville (Tel: 225-6158; 223-6055) Answers to yesterday’s quiz: (1) Aminul Islam-145 (2)Herman Griffith 6/103 (WI vs ENG, The Oval, 1928 Today’s Quiz: (1) Who is the WI three-hundredth Test player? (2)Who struck a double-century in the first Test of the current WI/BANG series? Answers in tomorrow’s issue

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Hornets down UG Wolves 34 – 28 to win GRFU 10’s Rugby title By Rawle Toney

The National Park was abuzz yesterday afternoon as Rugby once again took centre stage and the Hornets taking the UG Wolves to school, defeating them 34 – 28 to win the Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) 10’s Rugby title. Usually the perennial whipping boys, the University of Guyana (UG) certainly turned things around and had put on a clinical display of Rugby against the Hornets which featured some of Guyana’s prominent players in the sport. At half time, the University students had raced to a 21 – 12 lead and seemed poised to cart off their first title in rather upsetting fashion, but the last stanza wrote an entirely different story. Guyana’s national captain Ryan Gonsalves showed why he’s country’s top player and ‘Mr. Dependable’, scoring two tries and making good of two conversions. Elwin Chase, Dane Parks, Chris Singh and Blades Baily all scored tries for the Hornets who would now focus on winning the Banks DIH Sevens tournament which starts next weekend.

The Victorious Hornets Rugby Club after winning the GRFU 10’s Rugby Tournament yesterday (Adrian Narine photo). The faces of the University of Guyana students told the story of the day; disap-

Dottin shines again as Windies women cruise to 2-0 series lead BASSETERRE, St Kitts, (CMC) – Deandra Dottin’s high quality unbeaten half-century proved the major difference as West Indies Women easily brushed aside New Zealand Women by 65 runs yesterday, to take a 2-0 lead in their four-match One-Day International series. The right-handed Dottin stroked 82 off 99 balls, an innings that lifted West Indies Women to 246 for five after they won the toss and batted first at Warner Park. Stafanie Taylor weighed in with exactly 50 from 41 balls, opener Kycia Knight hit a measured 48 from 69 deliveries while Shemaine Campbelle scored 27 from 56. Seamer Suzie Bates finished with two for 40. In their turn at the crease, New Zealand Women were undermined by off-spinner Anisa Mohammed who picked up four for 32, and were dismissed for 181 off 45.3 overs. Off-spinner Taylor (221) and left-arm spinner Shanel Daley (2-25) claimed

two wickets apiece. Middle order batsman Sophie Devine starred with a

Deandra Dottin stroked 82 off 99 balls superb 89 off 93 balls while captain and opener Bates stroked 38 off 46 balls, but they found no support. The victory was the second straight for the hosts, following their five-wicket win in the first game on Friday. West Indies Women batted well in partnerships with Dottin, who scored 60 in the first game, anchoring the innings with a knock that

included seven fours and a six. Knight, who hit eight fours, posted 63 for the first wicket with Natasha McLean who made 15, as West Indies made a positive start. However, both fell within the space of 16 runs, McLean bowled by left-armer Morna Nielson and Knight holing out in the deep off leg-spinner Sam Curtis in the 20th over. Dottin then posted 41 for the third wicket with Campbelle before putting on another 97 for the fourth wicket with Taylor who smashed three fours and two sixes. In reply, New Zealand Women wasted an opening stand of 30 between Bates, who hit six fours, and Curtis (5) and slid to 80 for six – a position from which they never recovered. Devine, the seasoned right-hander, counter-attacked with six fours and four sixes but was ninth out with New Zealand Women still well short at 179 in the 44th over.

pointment. Ryan Dey, Jose Mackenzie and Lance Mackenzie all scored tries but their

effort were all sent down the drain. Speaking to reporters after the contest, Gonsalves said that he was happy his team came out with the win and lauded the effort of the UG Wolves and said that their showing yesterday tells that the sport is certainly growing and in time to come they (UG) will be a strong contender. “It was very competitive. As you saw, they were leading us at half time, but experience was on our side and we were able to use that to win,” Gonsalves said. The Guyana national Captain said that the Hornets will now shift their attention to the Banks DIH Sevens tournament which serves as a catalyst to Guyana’s preparation to the NACRA Sevens title. President of the GRFU Peter Greene pointed out the steady growth of the UG team, stating, “They are not little boys no more, they have grown some hair on their chest and we (GRFU) are happy for them. I’m happy that we had an exciting day of Rugby and we now look forward to the Banks Sevens – the Road to Mexico. We expect an exciting tournament.”

GCF to field six-man team for junior Caribbean cycling Championships The Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) will field a six-member team for the ninth Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships which is slated for Suriname on October 4 and 5. The team comprises Michael Anthony, Akeem Arthur, Stephano Husbands and Alonzo Ambrose, while Andrew hicks and Raphael Leung will compete in the juvenile category. Anthony won the juvenile gold medal in 2012 while Arthur placed second in the 2013. According to GCF’s president Cheryl Thompson, Guyana should have secured gold medals in both categories last year but the local riders had mechanical problems which prevented this. She however said this year would be different since the GCF is leaving no stones unturned to ensure that this talented bunch of cyclists do Guyana proud. Anthony, Husbands, Leung and Ambrose have all been very active this

year both on the highways of Guyana as well as in the National park, Thanks to national cycle coach Hassan Mohamed who has been the driving force for local cyclists over the years.

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Hornets down UG Wolves 34 – 28 to win GRFU 10’s Rugby title See story on page 31

Roach fiver leaves Bangladesh in tatters

GROS ISLET, St Lucia, (CMC) – Speedster Kemar Roach rocked Bangladesh with a devastating five-wicket haul to leave their innings in ruins as West Indies kept their stranglehold on the second and final Test here yesterday. The right-armer scythed though the middle order with a spell of five for 33 to send Bangladesh stumbling to the close of the second day at 104 for seven in their first innings, in reply to the West Indies’ 380 all out. Left-handed opener Tamim Iqbal resisted with 48 but he was one of only three batsman into double figures and the only one to pass 15. Roach’s new-ball partner Jerome Taylor picked up two for 33 in support, in a period during the last

session at the Beausejour Cricket Ground that saw four wickets tumble for just seven runs, about 35 minutes after tea. West Indies had been earlier bowled out 55 minutes after lunch, leaving veteran left-hander Shiv Chanderpaul stranded short of a century for the second straight innings. He finished 84 not out, an innings that consumed 198 balls, lasted just under 4-1/2 hours and included eight fours. Chanderpaul engaged in two key partnerships to rally West Indies after they lost four wickets for 18 runs early in the first session to slump to 269 for seven from their overnight 246 for three. Turn to page 26

Fast bowler Kemar Roach ... ripped through the innings to finish with five for 33.

Shivnarine Chanderpaul assumed his role as sheet anchor to remain unbeaten on 84 at the end of the West Indies innings.

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