guyana No. 103975 thursday october 9, 2014
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Minister Anthony interacting with some of the new students on arrival at the Centre
Education Ministry to launch ‘Because We Care’ project Saturday Page 7
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New batch of students raring to go – as Kuru Kuru Centre starts new school year THIS year saw over 580 young people expressing interest in attending the Kuru Kuru Training Centre (KKTC) on the Linden/Sosedyke Highway, and of that number, 242 were selected to pursue their studies. The new students were selected from all ten Administrative Regions, and will be pursuing studies in masonry, joinery, business studies, electrical installation, garment construction, motor mechanic, carpentry, plumbing and sheet metal, and welding and fabrication. All the students will be exposed to driving lessons at the institution. In welcoming them on board, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony couldn’t help but emphasise the importance for students to exercise
discipline while at the institution. The KKTC, he told them, fills a niche, since it attracts youths who may not have completed their secondary education, and the training offered at the institution is not the end of the line, but rather a stepping stone towards pursuing higher education. He said the reason youths from the hinterland regions are given the break to be a part of the programme is because they do not have as much access to educational opportunities as those residing on the coastland. Besides imploring the new intake to make the best of this opportunity, he also called on them to think about their future; about the career path they would like to follow while
at the KKTC. He also spoke to them at length about the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities in which they will be able to participate, such as whatever the PYARG programme has to offer, as well as in national events such as Republic and Independence cele-
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brations. The KKTC is a residential training centre that offers a one-year residential training and facilities for youths between the ages of 16 and 25; in order to qualify for admission, they are required to apply and complete an entry-level test.
The programme runs from September to July, and training is full-time, Monday to Friday. During the ten-month period, students are trained in a skill of their own choosing, and allowed to visit places of interest related to their particular skill. A six-week work attachment to agencies are arranged for students.
Cultural activities, sports, hikes and confidence building are part of the curriculum, and students receive a monthly stipend. Similar non-residential programmes are offered at the Sophia Training Centre; the Vrymans Erven Centre, in New Amsterdam; and at the New Opportunity Corps on the Essequibo Coast.
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Finance Minister in Washington DC
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FINANCE Minister Dr. Ashni Singh
FINANCE Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh is currently in Washington DC attending a series of meetings aimed at addressing the main pressing economic and development issues currently confronting the global community. Earlier in the day yesterday, the Minister participated in the Sixth Meeting of Finance Ministers of the Americas and the Caribbean, and subsequently in the 2014 Commonwealth Finance Ministers meeting. At the meeting of Finance Ministers of the Americas and the Caribbean, Minister Singh and his colleagues considered an agenda that addressed the macro-economic challenges faced by the hemisphere, along with opportunities to be had through closer regional integration and greater inter-regional trade. Following that meeting, Minister Singh indicated that he welcomed the discussion on regional integration, given the opportunities that closer ties offer to the smallest countries of the hemisphere in particular. Resolving the impediments to closer integration, including infrastructural and financing gaps, is a priority worthy of the highest attention, Minister Singh emphasised. At the Commonwealth meeting, Minister Singh and his colleagues considered the findings of a report of the United Nations Intergovernmental Committee of Experts on Sustainable Development Financing, which explores options for mobilising resources to achieve sustainable development goals.
The Finance Ministers were also briefed on the Committee’s ideas for funding social and economic development. Besides discussing proposals for reform that were designed to improve ways of mobilising, measuring, and monitoring the effectiveness of Official Development Assistance, the ministers also looked at key areas that require further work and political will for the successful hosting of the Third UN Financing for Development Conference in Addis Ababa in July 2015. "It is imperative that countries like ours use the opportunity provided by these meetings to advocate our unique interests, and, in particular, to ensure that the peculiar circumstances faced by small states like ours are better understood, and are more effectively responded to by the international community," Minister Singh said, adding: “We will continue to call for the developed world to deliver on its pending obligations, including in such areas as the longstanding 0.7 per cent of GNI Official Development Assistance commitment which is still woefully under-met.” He concluded: “Even as the international community considers refining ways to measure and monitor official development assistance, our predominant concern remains the timely and predictable delivery of committed levels of assistance by the developed world to the developing world." Dr Singh chaired the last Commonwealth Finance Ministers meeting, which was held here in Guyana in 2007.
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US Ebola patient Thomas Duncan dies in hospital
Mr Duncan, shown here at a 2011 wedding in Ghana
(BBC News) THE first person to be diagnosed with Ebola within the US has died, Texas hospital officials have said. Thomas Eric Duncan, 42, who caught the virus in his
native Liberia, was being treated with experimental drugs in isolation in a Dallas hospital. Earlier the U.S. announced new screening measures at entry points to check
travellers for symptoms of the virus. It has killed 3,865 people, mostly in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea, in the worst Ebola outbreak yet. “It is with profound sadness and heartfelt disappointment that we must inform you of the death of Thomas Eric Duncan this morning at 7:51 am,” a spokesman said in a statement. The news came shortly after U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry urged all nations to boost their response to combat the virus. “More countries can and must step up,” he said in a joint press conference with his British counterpart Philip Hammond. The U.S. has pledged as many as 4,000 troops to the region, while the UK is sending 750 military personnel to Sierra Leone. Duncan, who worked as a driver for a courier company, tested positive in Dallas, Texas, on 30 September, 10 days after arriving on a flight from Monrovia via Brussels. He become ill a few days after arriving in the U.S. but even after going to hospital and telling medical staff he had been in Liberia he was sent home with antibiotics.
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(BBC News) A DOCTOR in Madrid says the Spanish nurse infected with Ebola remembers touching her face with her gloves after treating a dying priest. T h e n u r s e , Te r e s a Romero, is the first person known to have contracted the deadly virus outside West Africa. She had treated two Spanish missionaries who later died from Ebola. A World Health Orga-
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nization (WHO) adviser has warned that more Ebola cases can be expected among medical staff, even in developed countries. Ms Romero, a 40-yearold auxiliary nurse, remains in quarantine in the Spanish capital along with her husband and three other people. A fifth person, said to be a friend and colleague of Ms Romero, was admitted on Wednesday morning with a slight fever. In all, more than 50 people in Spain are under observation. The infected nurse was part of a team of about 30 staff at the Carlos III hospital in Madrid looking after the missionaries when they were repatriated from West Africa. Miguel Pajares, 75, died on 12 August after contracting the virus in Liberia, while Manuel Garcia Viejo, 69, died on 25 September after catching the disease in Sierra Leone. New figures released by the WHO show that more
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than 8,000 people have now been infected with the disease and 3,879 have died. The vast majority of deaths have been in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. Nurse ‘doing better’ Ms Romero told the El Pais newspaper that she might have become infected when removing her protective suit after cleaning Mr Garcia Viejo’s room. “I think the error was the removal of the suit,” she told El Pais by phone. “I can see the moment it may have happened, but I’m not sure about it.” She added that she did not have a fever on Wednesday and was “doing better”. In another development, the woman’s husband, Javier Limon, is reported to be fighting a court order to have their pet dog put down over fears it could be carrying the disease. Animal rights groups have also criticised the move, saying there is no evidence Ebola has been spread by dogs.
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Islamic Guild to Govt on Trinis in Isis: Seek help to find them (Trinidad Guardian) ISLAMIC Missionaries Guild president Imtiaz Mohammed says the Government should seek international assistance to locate two men, believed to be local Muslims, who have joined the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (Isis). He was speaking the day after Muslim organisations signalled their intention to hold an emergency meeting to discuss reports that locals were being paid US$1,000 a month to join Isis, which has claimed responsibility for the gruesome murders of American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff, as well as British aid workers David Haines and Alan Henning. Unconfirmed reports said one of the men featured in the Al Hayat video, titled Eid Greeting from the land of the Khilafah on August 2, once lived at Boundary Road, San Juan. Residents there said yesterday that he had migrated to the U.S. but was deported for involvement in criminal activity. They lost track of him when he returned to Trinidad. There was also speculation that the other man featured in the video may be from central Trinidad. Mohammed, in a telephone interview, said he did
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not recognise any of the men featured in the videos and it was up to the police to locate them. “Government must keep a check on people who are travelling to the Middle East. They need to try and verify if there are visits there or whether these visits are genuine or not,” Mohammed urged. He said Turkey was a popular point being used to cross the border to terrorist-controlled areas in the Middle East and while the Government could not stop nationals from going to the Middle East, there must be proper surveillance. “I don’t know how they are going to do it. The United States has put a system in place to monitor people travelling
to Turkey. Anybody who is travelling to that part of the world has to go through the U.S., London or Canada,” Mohammed said. He said that Government should engage in international co-operation to find Isis fighters who might have roots in Trinidad. Mohammed said Isis was going against the tenets of Islam and last March, Islamic scholars co-signed an open letter to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, leader of Isis, arguing the Islamic state’s establishment and practices are not legitimate in Islam. Mohammed reiterated that any local Muslim who decided to join Isis would be going against their religion. Attorney General Anand Ramlogan said involvement by T&T nationals could not be discounted as T&T had suffered from the effects of terrorism within recent times. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar also said at last Thursday’s post-Cabinet press conference that T&T was open to terrorist infiltration. She said her decision to co-sponsor the U.S. security resolutions against foreign terrorist fighters would allow T&T to benefit from intelligence-sharing and data-gathering on a global scale.
Atlantic hurricane season weakest so far since ‘83 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — THIS year’s Atlantic hurricane season has had fewer storms to this point of the year than any since 1983, with only five named storms. The last storm formed on September 11, and there are no signs of any new ones spinning off Africa’s west coast during what is supposed to be peak season, which runs from mid-August to late October. A typical hurricane season has 12 named storms, nine of them hurricanes and three of those major. This year has seen five named storms. Four grew into hurricanes, one of them major. Gerry Bell is lead seasonal hurricane forecaster at the Miami-based
National Hurricane Center. He said Tuesday that a weaker West African monsoon caused an in-
crease in wind shear and dry, sinking air that limited storm development this year.
Gunmen rob physically challenged woman of her wheelchair – leave her on sidewalk
Coretta Vincent sits on the hand cart on which she was transported to downtown Kingston yesterday as she relates her ordeal. (PHOTO: MICHAEL GORDON)
(Jamaica Observer) C R I M I N A L S Tu e s d a y sank to an all-time low when they held up a physically challenged woman and robbed her of her wheelchair, leaving her lying on the sidewalk on Spanish Town Road in the vicinity of May Pen Cemetery. Coretta Vincent, a 37-year-old resident of Waltham Park Road, Kingston was travelling in her motorised wheelchair along the busy road, heading to downtown Kingston to buy goods for a small stall she operates in the commercial hub of the capital city when the
armed thugs struck. “I was going to town to purchase mi sweetie and other items to do my little hustling when a group of men drove up and held me up at gunpoint,” Vincent told the Jamaica Observer. The disabled woman, who has lost the use of both legs and one of her hands, said she could not even raise her hands above her head when the criminals pointed their guns at her. The frightened mother of one said her life flashed in front of her as she began to brace herself for what was to come next. She said she was pre-
paring herself to be robbed of the little money she had to purchase the items but was left dumbstruck when the criminals did the unthinkable. “One of the men come out of the van and him show mi him gun and seh a di wheelchair him want,” said Vincent, tears in her eyes as she related the ordeal. “The men came out of the vehicle, took me out of the chair and left me on the roadside and then sped off in the vehicle,” she added. Vincent said she was so traumatised she could not even call for help as she lay on the roadside. Help came about 20 minutes later in the form of a cart operator, who took her downtown. “A come mi a come on the road and see her on the roadside and put her on the cart and bring her come a town,” said the cart operator, who asked not to be named. Yesterday, other vendors in downtown Kingston were fuming over the cruel act. “You can imagine if dem deal wid her that way a how dem would deal with the able-bodied persons,” said one vendor, who plied her trade along West Queen’s Street. “All criminals like those you caan sorry fi dem when things reach dem,” said another vendor. The police say they are investigating the robbery.
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EDITORIAL
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When will the violence end? THE violence will end when political activists stop describing murderous criminals as “martyrs”, “heroes” and “freedom-fighters”, and even draping them with the National Standard, thereby dishonouring our entire nation. The violence will end when the young people of our nation, and even the older ones, are no longer encouraged to go on mad rampages in calls for “slow fiah! Mo’ fiah!” and destroy lives and properties under one pretext or another, when the only true motive is to make the country ungovernable, and to derail societal, entrepreneurial, and governmental systems in efforts to create anarchy in the land, and force a structure that is orchestrated to benefit those who want to walk the corridors of power through
the back door, because they cannot aspire to the legitimate entrances. The violence will end when our security services are allowed the recognition for their bravery in the face of difficult and dangerous encounters that threaten, and sometimes take, their lives and the lives of innocent persons, instead of being called “murderers” and other vile names by criminal rights activists. The violence will end when the average Guyanese recognises that criminals are criminals, with no loyalty to God, humanity, members of any race, religion, creed, or political party; that their only intent is to get rich off the fruits of the endeavours, sacrifice, and hard work of others, regardless of the race, religion, or political affiliation of their victims. There are many ordinary
citizens who attended Linden ‘Blackie’ London’s funeral; and many were sympathisers who thought that Rondell ‘Fine-Man’ Rawlins and ‘Skinny’ Charles were murdered, even though they were shooting back at the members of the Joint Services with sophisticated weaponry, and seriously threatening their lives during the encounter; and some of them became victims of the very criminals whom they supported. But they are the victims of the school of thought that these men are victims of a society that owes them a luxurious living and riches without any effort being made to accrue riches and to create their own wealth, and that society must pay, with lives if necessary, for their easy access to a desired lifestyle. A dangerous catalyst for
further destabilisation in the social construct of this very vulnerable nation is the strident call being made for ‘reparation’. What an indictment of the descendants of a very proud and hardworking people, who elected to earn their way and establish a patrimony of pride and dignity! Today, after demolishing the fruits of the struggle, hard work, and sacrifice of our ancestors, who refused to bow to oppressive dynamics, but instead chose to carve their own destinies with their own efforts, the descendants of the forefathers of our nation are resorting to bullyism and terrorism, including criminality, to wrest land and fortune from those who have learnt to acquire, like our ancestors, both bondsmen and free,
with hard work, sacrifice, and honest endeavour. At the opposite end of the spectrum are Barack Obama; Oprah Winfrey; the young boy from Buxton with his basket of mangoes or genips; the young lady with her bundle of brooms, walking and selling from street to street, people who are products of broken homes who decided that they will live, survive, and endure off their own efforts. These are the real heroes and heroines of humanity; those who transform their negatives into positives
without crushing the rights and lives of others in the process. The violence will end when the real villains and architects of the criminal network are exposed and punished; and I concur with an opposition leader who, in mourning the loss by criminals of one of their supporters, Melissa Payne, cried out: “The wickedness behind Melissa’a death will be revealed, and those found guilty will pay,” because the chickens are now coming home to roost.
Quantum Effects in Guyana I CANNOT say, 50 years later, that my brain is in any way as good as it was when I was 20 years old, when I felt that I could understand, grasp and learn anything, and everything. Not now! I have recently been reading, with some difficulty and, no doubt, much misunderstanding, articles on potentially amazing Quantum Computers. Quantum effects are, indeed, mysterious, and out of this world; seems that Quantum effects/ thinking allow something to be a solid mass/thing, and a wave (no mass) at the same time; and it may be in many places at the same time. And as we try to ‘know’ it, we fix it into one particular thing and place, depending on what we do to ‘know’. It is not
that things are not what they seem, but that they may be any of the many things that they seem. I got a feeling of “Quantum Effects” as I read two letters in the October 7, 2014, edition of the Stabroek News newspaper. I do not know how many of you might have noticed the two letters, titled “Examples of the New Society develop in the Old” by Brother Eusi Kwayana, and “Please stay, don’t go” by Brother GHK Lall. The two letters present and engender two completely different views and attitudes about Guyana and Guyanese. Can Guyana and Guyanese be opposite things at one and the same time? GHK Lall speaks about “every segment, every layer, every
area in this country, exhibiting a terrible, embedded ‘sickness’ in how we deal with each other.” Brother Eusi Kwayana writes that “it (the visit to the Doobay Renal Treatment Centre at Annandale) was not the only uplifting visit of my visit. Truly, there were two or three others...” Seems like Guyana and Guyanese, at one and the same time, are many possible things, and in knowing and reporting on Guyana and Guyanese, we could be fixed on, or helped to be, one of the many possibilities. Observing and reporting are not without determinating effect. Nothing is without effect! Both Brothers Lall and Kwayana are “right” in the observations that they report. I would like to
urge Brother GHK Lall to warn, but not to lose faith, despite the observed behaviour that he laments. Guyanese are not being anything but human. A common feature in the dozen, or so, religious holidays that we enjoy each year, is that ‘good’ will prevail over ‘evil’. The yearnings to do good and the yearnings to do evil, are ever-present in humans. Evil – the tendency to do evil – in not ever destroyed. In our small population, still at an early stage of social evolution, all relationships are personal, or expected to be personal: no anonymity for us; we are moved by emotions. If our spirit takes to the person, we can make miracles of a certain kind, happen: things can be made to
have happened even years earlier, if needed; and if our spirits do not ‘take’, nothing will happen at any foreseeable time in the future. One can have experiences that are most unhelpful and degrading. Brother Eusi, noting and reporting on an uplifting experience, could contribute to a movement in that direction, away from what Brother Lall laments as might be prevailing now. Not all, but many, too many, of our relationships exhibit a ‘sickness’ in how we deal with each other, as Brother Lall laments – we act out to prosper a few, too few, our “fambly” and friends, our group. How to extend our group that we would prosper, to encompass all Guyana? How to get all of us as one “fambly”.
If one were to put an arrow on the thousands of years of human history, I would put the continual efforts to extend and maintain an ever-enlarging sense of the group in which we are members, and which we would prosper. One may think of the Romans and their idea of Roman citizenship. In Guyana, I think of Cheddi Jagan’s endeavours to establish Guyanese citizenship amongst our six peoples, positioned in Human Citizenship, as we would learn in his latter years, in his advocacy for “A New Global Human Order”. Stay on the scene! Keep your eye on a bright future; and that may well be! Mr Samuel Hinds Prime Minister
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Education Ministry to launch ‘Because We Care’ project Saturday THE Ministry of Education announced yesterday that the distribution of the Government of Guyana’s $10,000 Cash Grant will be launched on Saturday, October 11. As such, it is asking families and parents to pay close attention to the distribution schedule, and list of distribution sites, which will be published weekly in the newspapers to ensure that they do not miss their opportunity to uplift their Government of Guyana ‘Because We Care’ $10,000 cash grant. ELIGIBILITY According to the Ministry: 1. The only eligibility criteria required to benefit from the Because we Care cash grant programme is that a student must be on the register of a public school. 2. Every class in every school across Guyana was asked to submit a list of the students on their current 2014/2015 Register. 3. Head teachers were instructed to verify the lists submitted by their class teachers. 4. Regional Education Officers were instructed to further verify those lists submitted by schools in their region. 5. The Ministry of Edu-
cation therefore shall be constrained to distribute vouchers only to parents/guardians of children who appear on the list compiled by the school and submitted to Central Ministry, except as provided in paragraphs 6,7,8 and 9 immediately following. 6. The Ministry’s policy is to accept children into school anytime that they appear and express an interest once they are within the age range. Regional Education Officers have said to the Ministry that since the submission to Central Ministry of the list of eligible students, new children have been enrolled, and will now be on the register. This year has seen even larger numbers of late registration than before, because of the promised Because We Care $10,000 cash grant. These children would therefore be entitled under the eligibility criteria laid out. 7. Additionally, the Ministry is aware that due to inadvertence and/or negligence of teachers, head-teachers and/ or education officers, some lists that were submitted have excluded the names of children who are presently enrolled in school and therefore eligible to receive this BECAUSE WE CARE grant. 8. The Government is of
the considered view that these children should not suffer for the failures/inadvertence of adults, whether that failure/ inadvertence caused their non - registration or exclusion from the list. 9. Therefore, every child on the School’s Register who is registered any date prior to the 10th October 2014, will be entitled to receive the Because We Care $ 10,000 cash grant. At the distribution venues, a separate register will be taken of any child who is registered but not on the list supplied to the Ministry. Information such as the name of the child, name of the school, head-teacher’s name, contact information of the parents/guardians, reason for the child not being on the list supplied to the Ministry of Education etc. will be taken. This information will be verified and the Because We Care $10,000 voucher will later be delivered to the home of the child by the relevant Head teacher, teacher and Regional Education Officer. What is needed to receive the grant? ● Parents/Guardians would have to present themselves at the scheduled distribution venue. ● The parents/guardians receiving the Because We Care
voucher shall have to present a valid means of identification. Identification (I.D) cards, passports, drivers licenses are all acceptable. ● The parent/guardian receiving the Because We Care voucher would be asked to sign or mark a document indicating that they have received a voucher. ● To en-cash the Because We Care voucher, the person who is desirous of en-cashing will have to attend to any Western Union/Bill Express across Guyana, offer required information and present a valid Identification document. Identification cards, passports, driver’s licences are all acceptable. What do you need to do? 1. Note the location and time on the schedule: Look at the television or newspapers, Ministry’s website: www.education.gov.gy or Ministry’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MinistryofEducationGuyana and the Guyana Learning Channel to find out when and where you need to go to in order to uplift your child’s BECAUSE WE CARE 10,000 dollar voucher. 2. Have your identification document (National Id Card, PP, dL) 3. Uplift your Because we
Care voucher: 4. Go to any Western Union/Bill Express location to en-cash your Because we Care Cash Grant. 5. Collect your money. Persons are asked to note that vouchers will NOT be left at the school for distribution and/or receipt on any other day than that which is scheduled and advertised. If a parent/ guardian misses the scheduled delivery date, and wishes to benefit from the programme, that parent/guardian will have to attend the Regional Education Office to uplift the voucher on another date to be announced later. BACKGROUND The cash grant initiative was announced by Hon. Dr Ashni Singh during the presentation of Budget 2014. As explained by the Minister of Finance this programme is meant to provide more support to parents with school age children and increase the disposable income of parents with school age children with a view to raising enrollment and attendance rates. This is in fact the first programme of its kind in the Caribbean and indeed anywhere else in this part of the world where every public school child is entitled to this benefit.
Cognisant of Article 13 of the Constitution of Guyana, which recommends inclusionary democracy and because of the Government’s deep commitment to making decisions based on the desires of the people of Guyana, the Ministry of Education engaged in consultations all across Guyana to hear from Guyana’s parents what systems they believe would serve them best. More than 55 public consultations were held where the following questions were examined whether parents would prefer to be able to receive cash or exchange a voucher for goods in the manner that the uniform voucher programme is currently operated; and If en- cashing were the preferred option, which service would parents prefer to use to be able to en-cash their vouchers (choices ranged from the Banks, Mobile Money, Western Union/Bill Express, the Post Office, Moneygram. Almost unanimously parents chose to receive cash as opposed to goods and an overwhelming majority chose to be able to en-cash at Western Union/Bill Express money services. Where, geographically, there is a limitation of financial services different arrangements shall be made. (GINA)
Something’s seriously amiss at the Vigilance Police Station THE Vigilance Police Station, located on the East Coast of Demerara, needs to be seriously investigated by the Office of Professional Responsibilities within the Guyana Police Force. For the past several months, the amount of exploitation and corruption that has been condoned at this police station is beyond perpetuity. It is hard to believe that these very policemen are often seen consuming alcohol with well-known thieves, questionable characters, and even some persons who have pending court matters at the magistrate’s court there. Apart from their lawlessness outside of the stations during their working
hours, while wearing their uniforms, the officers have been stopping motor vehicle users, demanding their licences and registrations and, if they don’t have all the documents on them, they demand money. These policemen have been allowing unlicenced drivers and riders, who are friendly and directly related to them, to drive and ride on the public road. This is very disrespectful to law abiding citizens. Another matter is that of the rudeness and utter disrespect when persons go into the station to make a report. On numerous occasions, I have been to that very station, and was made to sit and
wait no less than 20 minutes and more (while the station is empty but policemen have a steady card game which they cannot be distracted from) for them to take any reports. When a person decides to ask what is the delay in taking their reports, these officers respond by taking their guns out, slamming them on the tables/counters, thereby reminding the citizens who is in charge. These officers are in dire need of anger management therapy, as I have been a victim and have witnessed these policemen shout and curse at the innocent citizens who go there to make reports. Their most common phrase
is “Hello! Sir/Madam, I said shut the f*** up! You aint see we doing something? Wait nuh!” Apart from this, these officers neglect to wear their complete uniforms, quite often, and are seen without name-tags and badges and look very untidy. When a person walks into the Vigilance Police Station, if these officers are not eating in front of the doorway, they are on their cell-phones having loud and obnoxious phone conversations, completely disregarding the persons who are there. Moreover, as a woman, I am being subjected to victimisation in its highest
form whenever I go to the Vigilance Police station. On more than one occasions, officers there have demanded my phone number, all of the times I have refused; when it comes time for me to make my reports, I am being reminded of how easier it would have been if my personal number was provided to them. This has been the case not only for me, but many other young ladies as well. In addition, there are many other corrupt activities which occur at this Station on a daily basis. What shocks me the most is the fact that numerous residents have made complaints to the Officer-in-Charge, but
absolutely nothing has been done about it. I can confidently say, without any fear of contradiction, that the Office of Professional Responsibilities and the Minister of Home Affairs is not aware of these unfortunate events. However, now that the issue has been brought to their attention through this medium, I expect them to act accordingly as they have been doing. I am openly calling for an investigation into the affairs and misdoings of the policemen at the Vigilance Police Station. SUBRINA LATCHMAN Concerned Citizen
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Collapsed Stabroek Market roof remains threat to life, limb By Shirley Thomas THREE weeks after a section of the roof over the Stabroek Market wharf collapsed and was propped by a stall, the overhanging structure remains a virtual death trap, and poses a serious threat to life and limb. In light of this, stallholders and owners of motor vessels operating their businesses beneath, fearful for their lives and those of their clients/customers, are calling on the authorities for any intervention that would bring an end to the continued state of anxiety and stress. They want the dangerously hanging structure to be removed and a temporary covering to be set up which would allow them to continue to ply their trades, with no disruption of income. The vendors claim that the day after the roof collapsed, they were summoned to a meeting in the office of the clerk of markets on the same wharf, and advised that Council would be closing off a section of the wharf so as to facilitate repairs. They said they were verbally offered temporary placement in the interlocking lanes on the wharf until such time as repairs are completed. But three weeks later, nothing has been done and from all appearances, the structure is gradually lowering, sliding closer to the ground, and can break away completely at any
moment. That could mean death for many. The vendors, many of whom have been operating their businesses for well into 40 years, having inherited them from their parents and fore-parents have legitimate claims to these spots for which they pay rates, and which provide them with their only source of income. For them to be removed and not provided with alternative accommodation, would be to “snap” their very lifeline. The affected stallholders on the wharf are smallscale operators and sell mainly fruits, vegetables, dried fish, coconuts, cassava bread and other cassava based products. This newspaper visited the office of the clerk of markets and sought a comment, but was advised that they are unable to speak on the issue. All communication must come from the office of the town clerk. When contacted, Town Clerk (Ag), Ms. Carol Sooba said that Council is trying to relocate the affected stallholders, many of whom, she agreed, have been operating at those spots for years. In the meantime, she said, Council is exploring the possibility of relocating some of them to vacant spots along the pavement and others still, to be allocated stalls that are locked up and not in use around the municipal market. Asked how soon would
repairs to the roof be effected, the town clerk could not say. However, at the break of the fiscal year 2014, at the town clerk’s first statutory meeting, it was reported that repairs to municipal markets constituted a major part of the programme of works for the year. Pathetically, there is no evidence of repairs having been done to any of the municipal markets. A few weeks ago, the ministry of Local Government contracted a team of workers to replace non-functioning lamps outside the municipal markets to enhance security arrangements, as well as for the comfort of vendors selling after dark.
Death trap: The still collapsing roof propped on a stall on the wharf above moored speed boats The collapsed roof as seen from the Demerara River
Ex-GDF sergeant jailed for conspiracy to commit felony AN ex-sergeant of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) was yesterday sentenced to 36 months for conspiracy to commit a felony . Coleen Easton of Lot 21 Ogle Front, East Coast Demerara, was found guilty for the offence that said on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Georgetown, she conspired with person or persons to commit a felony, to wit, obtaining money by false pretence. That is to say she obtained the sum of over $2.8M with a Bank of Guyana cheque number 04-062408 from the Accountant General’s Department, Ministry of Finance, property of the State of Guyana. The 60-year-old convict is a retired typist clerk from the GDF and was later employed as a secretary for a customs
broker. The matter was prosecuted by Sergeant Vishnu Hunt operating from the chambers of the Director of Public Prosecutions. A total of eight witnesses, three of whom were police witnesses, two persons from the Ministry of Finance, one witness from the Auditor General Office and two witnesses from the Bank of Guyana testified in the matter. According to the prosecution, Easton is the motherin-law of Nigel Adams, who faced several charges during the investigations in this matter. On the day in question, Adams took the accused to the Ministry of Finance to uplift a cheque in the sum of over $2.8M, which Easton encashed at the bank of Guyana and Adams gave her $5,000.
Prosecutor Hunt in submission told the court that Easton went to the Bank of Guyana to uplift the cheque and was not entitled to any gratuity in that sum, since she had already received gratuity. He added that she did not conspire with person or persons, since she did not prepare any vouchers because they had been prepared by persons in the Ministry of Finance. In her defence, Easton said she had collected the cheque and after changing it, she received $5,000 from Adams. Easton was represented by Attorney-at-Law Mr. George Thomas. However, the matter was first called before Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton on July 21,2011. She was placed on $125,000 bail during her trial and the matter was subsequently transferred to Magistrate Judy Latchman.
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Businessman, Police Commander distribute sports gear - to Region 3 communities
By Leroy Smith THE vision of Commissioner of Police Seelall Persaud of working with the communities and finding ways and means of interacting with citizens on a softer side was again emphasised over the weekend in the Police “D” Division, when the police and a member of the business community distributed close to $300,000 in sports gear to three communities. On Sunday, Commander Amsterdam and businessman Shahab Hack travelled along the West Bank and West Coast of Demerara where they met with close to 200 young people. The two were
also accompanied by the Division’s Deputy Commander Mansell and other senior police officers. In an effort to avoid micro-managing, the commander allowed his deputy commander and the businessman to interact with the community representatives and sports-oriented young people in the village of Wales, where footballs and other sporting gear were presented. The Commander then joined the two, along with Sub-Divisional Officer Assistant Superintendent Lloyd Thomas as they again made donations to the communities of Crane and Den Amstel, both on the West Coast of Demerara.
In his address to the young people, Mr Hack told the groups of young males that the work of the police in the community should not be seen as routine, but rather an effort to ensure that citizens are comfortable with the men and women who are tasked with protecting them. He commended Commissioner Persaud for his vision in the new approach the Police Force has taken with respect to dealing with members of the public, while cautioning the young people that despite the presence of the police in their communities and the new kind of relationship that is being fostered, the law must
be upheld. He called on those persons who support the Police Force and those who benefit from its new approach, that they need to set an example and not believe that because of their interaction with the force they have received a green card to trample on the rights of citizens or disregard the fact that the law must be maintained. For the young people, he has pledged that he would continue to support them in their strides to become good at whatever sports they choose to engage in, but that discipline must be the order of the day. “If you need the con-
tinued support of the members of the business community and the police, then the responsibility is upon you to show that you appreciate the efforts that are being made in your interest and you must in turn respect the work of the police and offer the support necessary that the police will seek in the maintenance of law and order,” Shahab Hack told the various gatherings in his off-the-cuff speeches. In his address, Commander Ian Amsterdam told the young people that the Guyana Police Force will continue to work with them and support them in the
development of their communities and community leaders. He called on them to avoid negative influences in the society and in their immediate environs. According to Mr. Amsterdam, the police will continue to be open to the business community and other stakeholders who would wish to support the work of the police force. He added also that he would be constantly visiting the various communities to assess the sporting needs of the children and see how best the police could muster support for the assistance of those communities and the children.
Ex-prison officer jailed for narcotics trafficking By Geeta Rampersaud A 21-year-old ex-prison officer was yesterday sentenced to 56 months imprisonment by Magistrate Judy Latchman for trafficking narcotics . Akeem Vyphuis (no address given) was a prison officer for three years. He was also fined $418,500 after he was found guilty for the offence that said on July 14 at the Camp Street Prison, Georgetown, he had in his possession 279 grammes of cannabis-sativa (marijuana) for the purpose of trafficking. Before handing down the jail term, Magistrate Latchman took into consideration the quantum involved, and the fact that he was a rehabilitation officer with no prior convictions. The magistrate also noted the seriousness of the offences and the need to deter others from committing similar offences. On his first appearance in court before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry, Police Prosecutor Bharat Mangru said that on the day in question, the defendant went to the main entrance of the Camp Street Prison unaware that he was being followed by a cadet officer, who saw the accused take the parcel and throw it on the ground. However, his attorney-at-law Ms. Pamela DeSantos contradicted the prosecution’s version. She said that she had been instructed that the illegal substance was not found on her client but was found in his room in the Bachelors Quarters, Eve Leary, Georgetown, where he resides. She said that upon entering the room, Vyphuis noticed the bag and as he proceeded to check it, another rank came in and noticed.
Crane footballers look on as businessman, Mr Shahab Hack hands over one of the many balls given the Police for the community to Commander Amsterdam
La Grange Businessman refused bail - for break-and-enter and larceny
A BUSINESSMAN of Lot 88 Independence Street, La Grange, West Bank Demerara was yesterday refused bail on a break and enter and larceny charge when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry. Twenty-nine-year-old Parsaram Tiribini pleaded not guilty to the charge that said between September 14 and 30 at Industrial Site, Eccles, East Bank Demerara, he broke and entered the storage bond of Seeram Bicharran and stole 554 bags of powdered milk valued
$13,850,000. Police Prosecutor Michael Grant told the court that on the day in question around 16:20 hrs, the virtual complainant (VC) secured his storage bond and went to his residence. On his return, he noticed that the door was opened and further checks revealed that the items were missing. Grant said the matter was reported and acting on information, the police arrested the defendant at his home. The court was told that the
defendant took the ranks to several places where he had sold the powdered milk. Forty bags have so far been recovered . The prosecutor successfully opposed bail for the unrepresented man on the grounds of the nature and prevalence of the offence and the amount of money involved. The father of three was remanded to prison and the matter was transferred to the Providence court for October 10.
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Stigma, discrimination and gender-based violence impacting HIV epidemic - stakeholders meeting told
By Clestine Juan IN Guyana, stigma, discrimination and gender-based violence remain formidable obstacles to ending the HIV epidemic, a stakeholders meeting was told on Tuesday at the Grand Costal Inn, Le Resouvenir, East Coast Demerara. The forum was hosted by representatives of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Advancing Partnering and Communities and was addressed by Dr. Jocelyn Lehrer, Senior Technical Specialist, Gender, Violence and Health International Center for Research on Women. She looked at a study on the programmatic and capacity needs of Non-Government Organisations with the aid of the advancing partners and communities. Dr. Lehrer noted that the cross-sectional assessment was carried out to ensure that services are accessible and acceptable to key populations on the margins of the national response.
harmful gender norms and stigmatizing attitudes, educating the general public and relevant organisations about the existing laws and the empowerment of survivors of violence. Fundamentally, however, Guyana has made numerous efforts to reduce HIV-related stigma and discrimination and increase access to HIV prevention, care and treatment services.
These efforts have laid the groundwork for expanding the accessibility of HIV services for key and vulnerable populations and enabling Guyana to reach the goals of reducing the social and economic impact of HIV/AIDS on individuals, communities and the country as a whole.
NEW OUTLOOK The study showed that there is a need for a new outlook on structural and programmatic directions in Guyana for a high turnover in results when it comes to addressing the issue of HIV-related stigma and gender-based violence. The new structural directions include rigorous training of professionals in relation to HIV stigma and discrimination, training police officers for more appropriate and effective responses to gender-based violence, expanding shelter for victims of violence and services in the hinterland. Programmatic direction entails the shifting of norms in the general population, working with youths in schools to reduce
Another young Essequibian dies tragically by suicide AN unmarried 24-year-old man of Devonshire Castle Back Street, Essequibo, ended his life by suicide when he drank a quantity of gramozone some two weeks ago and succumbed on Tuesday at the Suddie Hospital after battling for his life for some fourteen days. Reports said the man, known as “Niton”, became addicted to alcohol and drank daily. According to some residents, he probably became frustrated and confused about his life, and drank the poison. The incident has left residents of the troubled village of Devonshire Castle in shock and sadness. Only recently, another young man in his early twenties, from Jibb Housing Scheme, committed suicide by drinking a quantity of gramozone. He died several hours later at the Suddie Hospital. Then, two weeks ago, a young mother of two attempted suicide by ingesting poison after experiencing domestic problems with her husband. She was, however, saved after she was rushed to the Suddie Hospital. (Rajendra Prabhulall)
Representatives of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Advancing Partnering and Communities at the HIV Stigma Forum
Devonshire Castle women bemoan police handling of rape report By Rajendra Prabhulall ESSEQUIBO Coast residents, especially women of Devonshire Castle Village, are angry over police actions in dealing with the matter concerning a 31-year-old mother who was reportedly brutally raped about one week ago in a clump of bushes. According to reports, her attacker dragged her through bushes, barbed wire and thorns, after forcing her from her bed at around 2:00am in the morning while her children held on to her feet and fought the attacker to let her go. Several women of the troubled village said they are not getting justice, and the police are testing their faith. The women said that the police came to the village on Tuesday afternoon and arrested the woman’s husband and took him to the Station, where he was locked up. They said two other persons are also in custody for allegedly beating a rape suspect.
The women are concerned over the way the police have treated the woman’s husband who is going through much pain and frustration while seeking justice for his wife. The women are calling on the police to release the men who are in custody. They said when the alleged rapist was captured there was a large crowd at the backdam and the people in the crowd gave him a sound thrashing. According to one woman, “How can the police now come and arrest three persons, they have to arrest the whole village.” Another said, "Look how many women got raped in this village and there is no arrest of anyone who committed the crimes over the past months but when the villagers capture a person highly suspected to be the rapist, police are now harassing the men of the village by arresting them.” Meanwhile, women in the village are calling for justice, and demanding that the police release the three villagers immediately.
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CAIC President on ‘political brinksmanship’...
Politicians must consider ‘interests of people, business community’ By Derwayne Wills CARIBBEAN businesses are clinging to a thread of hope for a breakthrough in the current political impasse in Guyana over the passage of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Bill. President of the Caribbean Association of Industry and Commerce (CAIC), Ramesh Dookhoo expressed this view during a recent interview in the Boardroom of the Private Sector Commission, Waterloo Street. The CAIC President speaking with this publication stated that Caribbean countries are “extremely upset” over the current situation. He said further that the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago had written to businesses in the twin-island republic cautioning against business transactions with Guyana. Situated in Trinidad and Tobago, the CAIC is an umbrella organisation of Private Sector representative bodies aimed at creating links between Caribbean business interests and governmental bodies. While Guyanese businesses cling to a “thread of hope” due to political “squabbling” on the important Bill, Dookhoo said that businesses are unconcerned with the internal matters of a country. “Nobody out there listens to our internal problems. They don’t want to hear that; they want to hear that we are moving
forward as a country progressively and [that] we don’t face a delisting possibility.” CONSIDERABLE DEFICIENCES In November 2011, the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) brought to the attention of its members that certain jurisdictions, including Guyana, had considerable deficiencies in their AML/CFT regime. With a view towards encouraging an immediate solution, Guyana and the CFATF developed an Action Plan with identified target dates to address those very deficiencies CAIC President in Guyana’s commitment to Ramesh Dookhoo fighting against money laundering and the financing of terrorism. The Government and the Political Opposition in the National Assembly have since remained in gridlock over compliance and ensuring that an effective AML/CFT regime
in Guyana can withstand regional and international scrutiny. BRINKMANSHIP To this end, Dookhoo stressed the need for politicians to halt using some important bits of national development as “political weapons”. “Brinkmanship should not be encouraged on certain issues in any Caribbean country.” And according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, ‘Brinkmanship is: “The art or practice of pushing a dangerous situation or confrontation to the limit of safety, especially to force a desired outcome.” The CAIC President said that there had been a noticeable decline in investment. “We are seeing a drain on our capital reserves as a country and generally we are not seeing positive things.” And while the business community remains optimistic, this is only due to the hopes at the prospect of delisting, Dookhoo concluded, while mounting a final call for “cooperation of the political sides.” A similar call was recently made by the Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) urging: “The passage of the AML bill is not only about Guyana, but also about the international financial sector as a whole in order to protect all financial systems, within the Region, from ongoing money laundering and terrorist financing risks. We are only as strong as our weakest link.”
PPP questions appointment of Richard Francois as GECOM’s PRO ‘Available information indicates that he is openly supportive and sympathetic to the Opposition’ - Rohee
By Telesha Ramnarine THE People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has condemned the recent appointment of Richard Francois as Public Relations Officer of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), given his political background and allegiance. Party General Secretary, Clement Rohee said while the rights and freedom of employment are respected, given what is known of Francois, the professional and unbiased discharge of his duties could be compromised. “Available information indicates that he is openly supportive and sympathetic to the Opposition,” Rohee said at the party’s weekly Freedom House press briefing Tuesday.
on GECOM to explain this appointment in the interest of ensuring fairness and professionalism from this senior officer.” Rohee explained that this concern of the party is premised on incidents in the past which resulted in the lack of profes-
PROFESSIONALISM “The PPP believes that his appointment runs counter to GECOM’s claims of appointing professionals to fill important positions. We would like to reiterate that such positions must not be staffed with political persons. Our party therefore calls
Richard Francois sionalism and fairness displayed during the 2011 general elections when PPP candidates were prevented from executing
their constitutional duties at some polling stations. One such case, he pointed out, was the prevention of Dr. Ashni Singh from entering a polling station while candidates from other parties were allowed. “The role of candidates assigned to receive updates from polling agents is enshrined and must be guarded and respected. It is in this context that our party continues to have these concerns regarding Mr. Francois’s ability to discharge his duties professionally and the political influence he could exert in the interest of the Party he is aligned to. “Our party recalls the comments made by the Chief Elections Officer (CEO), Mr. Keith Lowenfield, when he articulated that GECOM would only hire professionals and not persons known to be affiliated to political Parties. “The PPP therefore urges GECOM to relook at this appointment in an effort to ensure that its own integrity is not compromised as a result. We believe that a profound sense of confidence must prevail with regards to those entrusted with the discharge of duties at GECOM for free and transparent elections,” Rohee declared.
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The darker side of Facebook By Keith Burrowes THIS IS the fourth and final installment in what has turned out, inadvertently I should add, to be a series on young people and modern communication technology. In the first ‘installment’, which I’d intended to be a ‘one-off’, I examined how the new technology impacted young people, how it ‘transformed’ stuff that young people have been doing probably since the beginning of recorded history. That generated such an overwhelming response, that I had it run two weeks. The second article focused specifically on the more or less specific concept of social networking; and while the
response to that was good, it was basically me writing about something that I wasn’t familiar enough with to communicate as effectively as possible with my audience. Older readers in particular sent me some mails querying some of the concepts I’d used, especially those that dealt with Facebook. Last week’s article was an attempt at responding to those queries, explaining some of the basic elements of the social network. And the general feedback that I received was positive. This week, I want to deal with a specific but related issue; that of the phenomenon called ‘sexting.’ I suppose the best point of entry I can conceive of for this piece is an
e-mail a friend sent me, the main point of which was to bring my attention to a segment of some show aired on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) which dealt with this most recent of ‘techno-social’ issue. The term — an obvious contraction or bringing together of ‘sex’ and ‘texting’ — has recently become mainstream, for reasons both relatively run-of-the-mill and notorious. For example, it’s not uncommon for the celebrity pages of our local newspapers — this one included — to carry some story about some movie star and musician ‘sexting’ each other. According to the Online
encyclopedia, Wikipedia, arguably the most reliable source for most things to do with the technology that this generation thrives on, “Sexting is the act of sending sexually explicit messages or photographs, primarily between mobile phones.” In the first article in this series, I mentioned a story surrounding an incident at an otherwise reputable senior secondary school, where two young people recorded some sexual activity using a mobile phone. While it was said that the video was accessed on the young man’s computer, reports were that it was spread among other students by way of mobile phone. This
spent the night in a juvenile detention centre after his football coach found a nude picture on his cell-phone that a fellow student sent him. “Roughly 20 per cent of teens admit to participating in ‘sexting’, according to a nationwide survey by the National Campaign to Support Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.” Now, I am the last person to take data from another jurisdiction and simply transplant it here to prove some point about correlation, even in the light of relevant data here being absent. That said, I think it’s reasonable to expect that, in light of the fact that Ameri-
society. When, in my formative years in the early 1980s, if you found a pornographic magazine, that was like a treasure for teenage boys; and even a few girls if I remember correctly. I’m not saying me, mind you, but someone in possession of one would make it last for years. In the late eighties, even among adults, pornographic VHS tapes were probably worth their weight in silver or some other semi-precious metal at least. In the late nineties, teens were able to access some pornographic websites, and then suddenly a lot more as the millennium changed. Now, worse than even the
represents the more notorious side to the phenomenon, both in terms of degree of graphicness as well as the persons involved. Two adults engaging in what is decidedly adult behaviour is one thing; but it’s different if two minors are involved. In researching this article, I found a rather interesting report Online on the CBS website: “While it may be shocking,” the piece begins, “the practise of ‘sexting’ — sending nude pictures via text message — is not unusual, especially for high schoolers around the country. This week, three teenage girls, who allegedly sent nude or semi-nude cell-phone pictures of themselves and three male classmates in a western Pennsylvania high school who received them, are charged with child pornography. In October 2010, a Texas eighth-grader
can culture so heavily influences our own, and because of the level of penetration of cheap mobile phone technology in Guyana, it can be reasonably safe to speculate that a significant number of local teenagers either have been involved in ‘sexting’ themselves or have been exposed to ‘sexted’ material. While in the first article, I made the point that our reaction to the effects of the new technology needs to be reasoned and objective, that we need to respond to these developments within the context of the generational gap, there are things that need to be dealt with ‘swiftly and condignly’, even as we are keeping an open mind. The advent of ‘sexting’ is a particularly dangerous trend when it comes to the moral decline – and there has been, as even the most liberal of people would admit, a decline – that is affecting our
access to pornography online, our teenagers now have the means of pornographic production as well as its dissemination, literally at their fingertips. Literally, any teenage child with a camera phone is a potential porn director and actor or actress, and that , in a culture bombarded by sex and sexual messages, cannot be a good thing. Again, I can’t offer any detailed solution to this problem. I frankly think nothing short of fanatical religious fundamentalist type oppression has a chance of slowing it down, not stopping it, mind you. As a parent, all I can say is that the two things that have worked for good parents throughout history need to be applied here, granted with much greater intensity: vigilance and understanding. (First published on July 19, 2014)
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HIV Stigma forum hears...
More healthcare professionals, social workers needed in Hinterland - given concerns over spread of HIV/AIDS
By Clestine Juan WITH concerns over the spread of HIV/AIDS in Amerindian communities, there is a need for expanding services in the hinterland areas, utilising the services of Non-government Organisations committed to combating the problem. The issue was highlighted at ‘The findings of the rapid assessment on HIV stigma, discrimination and gender-based violence in Guyana’ at a stakeholders meeting, hosted by representatives of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/ Advancing Partnering and Communities project on Tuesday. Speaking during the meeting which was held at the Grand Coastal Inn, Le Ressouvenir, East Coast Demerara, Dr. Jocelyn
Dr. Jocelyn Lehrer, Senior technical specialist with stakeholders at the meeting
Lehrer, Senior Technical Specialist, Gender, Violence and Health International Center for Research on Women, stated that the report was submitted after gathering information on the programmatic and capacity needs of Non-Government Organisations. Additionally she said that the findings show that organisations working with key populations in the hinterland areas have expressed the need for more health care professionals and services, such as social workers in these areas. INCENTIVES Given the difficulties of living situations in such areas, incentives could be considered to get qualified candidates interested in these positions. Moreover, the difficulty is to get HIV prevention, care and treatment
services to these areas, which there are vulnerable populations involved in mining and sex work. A representative from Youth Challenge noted that the scale of testing in these areas needs to be increased but the indigenous people in the hinterland areas have a lot of stigma in their communities. However, currently there are various HIV/ AIDS awareness programmes that have been conducted as outreaches to the various Amerindian communities in order to spread the message about the dangers associated with the virus. OTHER SOCIAL ILLS The focus is not only on the HIV/AIDS issue, but also on other social ills such as substance abuse, domestic violence, alcohol, and child and sexual
abuse which are also being discussed in the various villages. Such programmes entail visiting a number of communities, especially the hinterland ones, in an effort to sensitise the
residents to problems relating to HIV/AIDS and the threat to their livelihood. In the past, some mining companies used to pay for HIV counseling and testing
at their camps; but the companies are no longer supporting these efforts. However, Non-government Organisations are calling for such services to be re-started in these areas .
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Archaeologist reports on findings of 3D kite-mapping of Berbice mounds By Raveena Mangal THE Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology last Friday disclosed the results from its training in Ceramic Analysis, Collections and Database Management, and GIS mapping conducted by Archaeologist Dr Isaac
Shearn. His report on the recently-concluded project of 3-D kite-mapping areas along the Berbice Plains where Terra Preta (a type of very dark, fertile anthropogenic soil found in the Amazon Basin) mounds were found during a previous project was also highlighted.
The origin of the project dates back to 1986 with the observation of Major General (ret.) Joe Singh who noticed on one of his flights to the GDF Battle School at Tacama, that the surrounding savannahs were covered with small mounds. He subsequently visited the Walter Roth
An earlier study being done at a Berbice site by noted local archaeologist, Mr George Simon and another colleague
Museum of Anthropology and met with Guyanese archaeologist George Simon and his colleague from the University of Wisconsin, Neil Whitehead. Work began with the mounds with Whitehead focusing on the cultural anthropology of the area and Simon on the archeology of the mounds. BIG PROJECT Seventeen years later, they turned it into a big archaeology project, recruiting archaeologists from universities in the United States to bring their expertise to thoroughly investigate the project. In 2009 expert archaeologists from the University of Florida, Michael Heckenberger and David Steadman, an expert in neo-tropical zoology, were available to assess these sites and while they expected to find evidence dating back to a couple hundred of years they astoundingly found that the ancient pottery, when carbon-dated, was approximately 5,000 years old. Upon receiving a grant from the National Science Foundation in 2011, a bigger excavation was done involving people from the local communities, the University of Guyana and the University of Florida. A four-meter-deep terra preta mound was excavated, which showed alternating layers of light earth and
dark earth. These findings showed that within 100 years, the mounds were made. The ceramics found within the mound illustrated that as the layers moved upwards, they became increasingly more complexly decorated and dense, suggesting that the population within the area was growing and settling during that time. KITE-MAPPING Dr Shearn, who focuses on pre-Columbian civilization and regional interactions in the Caribbean and the Amazon, previously worked on the 2011 excavation. On his return earlier this year, he and his team aimed at mapping the mounds and the spacing between the mounds and the varying sites that the mounds were found. They used a technique based on kite-mapping photography. A camera with a GPS was attached to a kite. The camera constantly took pictures providing high quality spacial data when the kite was flown over the areas mapped. “Kite-mapping photography itself is not a new technique; it has been around since the late nineteenth century. The software, however, is new as its takes the pictures from various angles and stitches them together by mapping points together. Using Stero-scopic imagery, 3D images were created and
turned into 3-D maps,� Dr Shearn noted. Dubulay, on the Berbice River, and Redhill were among the areas that the mapping was done. The resulting map showed the precise locations on the mounds, hinting that they were made on the slopes of creeks that are now dried out. The map additionally unveiled the vegetation difference on and off the mounds and their varying heights. As Dr Shearn is a ceramic specialist, the anaylsis of the ceramics found in the mound was directed by him and done at the museum by volunteers from the University of Guyana and others who were interested in the field of anthropology. SOCIAL CHANGES The information from the analysis of the ceramics would be beneficial to discovering the social changes that may have accompanied settling down, indicated by the cultural practices of ancient Amerindian peoples. Amerindians are widely regarded to have been small mobile autonomous groups. These findings conveyed the addition of stable agricultural practices to hunting, showing that Amerindian people along with other great civilizations developed agriculture right here in Guyana.
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GT&T defends request for landline rates increase By Clifford Stanley and Navendra Seoraj
creased landline rates. The Guyana Consumers Association (GCA) is saying M R . J O H N A u d e t , that there is no justification Vice-President (Finance) for the increased rates. of the Guyana Telephone In his submission yesterand Telegraph Company day, Mr. Audet said that since (GT&T)’s parent company, the last increase in rates in Atlantic Telecommunica- 2002, inflation had increased tions Network (ATN), yes- GT&T’s costs for goods and terday defended GT&T’s services purchased in Guyana request for an increase in by 90% as measured by the landline rates. Guyana Bureau of Statistics. In defence of the compaHe said that during the ny’s request, Audet stressed period also, the Guyana dolthat despite increased costs lar depreciated against the US due to inflation in recent dollar by 9%, and recently years, the company’s rates there has been much more for the local landline service variability and increasing had not changed since 2002. currency devaluation. He emphasised that He said too that wire line GT&T’s application for in- dial-tone telephone services creased rates was not “only” had attracted financial losses about raising rates on some due to inflationary forces imservices, but was about low- pacting the direct and overering rates as well, disclosing head costs needed to provide that GT&T was proposing the product. reductions of – on average 50Add the effect of curren60% - in tariffed rates for in- cy deflation, since the capital ternational long- distance calls. equipment required to mainHe made the arguments tain the network must be purduring a hearing of the Public chased with hard currency, Utilities Commission (PUC) and the result is that a service on GT&T’s request for in- which was originally priced
ATN’s Mr.John Audet, third left, during his presentation at the PUC hearing on the application for increase in landline rates yesterday below cost, now has greatly increased losses. “This is basic arithmetic,” he added. He charged, too, that the rental charge for dial-tone telephone service (the monthly recurring charge) is 13 times less than that charged by rural telephone companies in the United States.
Rodney CoI extended until January 2015 THE public hearings of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the death of former Working People’s Alliance (WPA) co-founder, Dr. Walter Rodney will likely continue into 2015, Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr. Roger Luncheon announced yesterday. Speaking at his weekly post-Cabinet press conference at the Office of the President, in Georgetown, Luncheon said the extension has been granted to January 31, 2015. Meanwhile, he said the commission has been advised that its schedule of hearings in this month would commence on the 20th and would last until November 7. The hearings were opened in the Supreme Court Law Library in Georgetown last May by Chairman of the CoI Richard Cheltenham. The Commission’s lead counsel is Glen Hanoman. Many persons are still coming forward to indicate their willingness to testify at the CoI.
“The current landline rate in Guyana is still four to seven times less the current rate in the Caribbean,” Audet said, adding: “There can be no argument; no debate at all; that GT&T dial-tone telephone service is priced below cost. Again, this is basic arithmetic.” He said that the threshold rate of return agreed between GT&T and the Government to ensure continued availability of the local service was 15% and the PUC was bound by the law to allow GT&T to earn its contractually committed rate of return on all capital dedicated to
public use. “Since our proposed new rates do not result in a prospective rate of return in excess of 15%, the Commission is obliged to approve our tariff,” Audet said. The PUC, on the other hand, argued that the rate of return over the past 11 years averaged about 19.84%, which is more than the 15% minimum returns limit that was granted to GT&T. The PUC also noted that although for the past four years GT&T has seen a drop in their percentage of returns, mainly because of competition from other companies,
the average percentage of returns still remains over the 15%, which the PUC felt was more than fair enough once they receive adequate returns. Audet said he found it strange that the PUC received such figures, because according to him only once could he recall the company receiving over 15% returns. On that note, the PUC adjourned the hearing until October 21, so as to allow GT&T to look over the figures, and to formally respond to a memo sent to GT&T by the Guyana Consumers Association (GCA).
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New UG vote count system ushers in electoral woes
By Derwayne Wills
WITH timely distribution of elections results topping the pyramid of woes for electoral processes in Guyana, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has piloted the use of an electronic tabulation system for the recently-concluded University of Guyana Students’ Society Elections. And while some have lauded the new system, others have mounted concerns to the University administration as well as the GECOM about flaws in the unconventional system, which for the most part has been attributed to the lack of voter education. Four student parties contested the 2014 UGSS elections: The Students’ Empowerment Alliance (SEA); Revolutionaries; The Students’ United Movement (SUM); and the Student Movement Advocating Real Transformation (SMART). The elections were conducted across the Turkeyen and Tain campuses from October 1 through October 4. As no elections are without its fair share of conflicts and discrepancies, student candidates have expressed their concerns over the newly- implemented electronic tabulation system. VOTER EDUCATION Presidential hopeful for ‘The Revolutionaries’ party, Glenfield Dennison, made clear his position that although he has no objection to the method of vote counting, his only objection was the inadequate time provided to ensure voter education. He questioned the time taken by the administration to inform both the students and candidates of the new system to be used, a view which was shared by the incumbent acting student body President of the Students’ Empowerment Alliance (SEA), Joshua Griffith, who also expressed concern that the administration had not engaged the students as they ought. Presidential hopeful of the Student Movement Advocating Real Transformation (SMART), Andre Chowbay, gave a detailed
account of the failed attempts by the administration. The young representative disclosed that a training session on using the machine, facilitated by the Administration and the Canadian NGO, was planned for September 30. This, however, failed to materialise according to Chowbay, since none of the candidates were informed of the 10AM training session, instead being urged to attend a 4PM meeting with the Assistant Registrar of Students’ Welfare Division, Danielle King. The SMART candidate said that some students have expressed a lack of trust in the system since there is some uncertainty as to how it operates. Assistant Registrar for Students’ Welfare, Danielle King, in an interview with the Guyana Chronicle, said that one candidate had in fact expressed concern with the electronic system being used; but the greater concern had to do with the lack of voter education. King, speaking for the administration, said that most of the shortcomings in voter education was due to a short time-frame by the University of Guyana to operationalise the system. “Notwithstanding that, we have gone out to classes,” she said, adding that large classes were targeted for voter education. She stressed that there was even use of the Students’ Record Management System (SRMS) - an electronic mailing system used to inform students of administrative notices. She, however, assured that “given the simplicity of how the machines function, the [voting] process has not changed significantly. The only difference will be reflected at the end of the day in the tabulation.” ADMINISTRATIVE ERROR On the day of the Turkeyen campus voting segment, one gross administrative error was uncovered by SMART candidate, Andre Chowbay. The presidential hopeful had reported that there was one extra candidate from his party who was added to the
Presidential candidates from left: Glenfield Dennison of the Revolutionaries; Denroy Tudor of the Students’ United Movement (SUM); Andre Chowbay of the Students’ Movement Advocating Real Transformation (SMART), and acting UGSS president and candidate for the Students’ Empowerment Alliance (SEA), Joshua Griffith
Faculty Representatives ballot for the School of Earth and Environmental Science (SEES). Making his way to another polling station, the distressed candidate also uncovered that the extra candidate who was printed on the ballot for the SEES was in fact the candidate whose name was to be printed for the Faculty of Social Sciences ballot. Frantically he made contact with Ms. Danielle King who sought to rectify the matter. When this publication caught up with the Ms. King on the day of the polls, she confirmed that there was an error on the ballots. She stated that when the discrepancy was uncovered, there were “only nine” persons who had cast their vote. King said that there was a decision to continue using the ballot papers made specifically for the machine, which included the presidential candidates at the top. In her capacity as Assistant Registrar in charge of Students’ Welfare, she said that another decision was taken to “put into place the previously used ballot papers.” “We generated and verified all of the people for whom we had received nominations and we made available a faculty representative ballot.” This ballot, however, was separate from the ballot to be
placed in the machine. On the question of whether a spoiled ballot would occur if a member of the electorate, being ill-informed of the change, had voted for a faculty representative on the first sheet rather than the second, King commented that “even if people disregard our instruction... when we are counting this evening that would be disregarded.” She said: “The faculty representative count will be a manual count because we had to resort to the manual system.” “When we put into play the regular ballot paper, all of those are being entered into a separate compartment than the one where the presidential candidate [votes would be placed].” She gave all assurance that when the problem was discovered, a figure was acquired from the polling stations to map the number of votes that were already cast. “We took away the voters’ lists from each station,” she stated, adding that a call was made “for those students who voted and they were only able to vote for the Presidential candidate.” Asked whether those who would have voted had responded to the call, she responded saying that “all of them had not answered but a large number of
students have responded.” King continued that the voters’ lists were returned and once examined for evidence of previous voting, those persons were allowed to cast their vote for faculty representatives. Two of the contenders for the Presidency, Glenfield Dennison and Denroy Tudor expressed solidarity with the SMART candidates. Dennison for his part called the happenings “a travesty of justice.” He was more so concerned at the chances for double counting of Faculty Representatives, since he perceived that some voters might vote for representatives on both the original ballots and the manual ballots. While Dennison offered a solution of conducting a separate election in the future for the Faculty Representatives, another candidate Denroy Tudor urged for the elections to be halted until the issue was dealt with effectively. None of these considerations were taken into account. The official results of the UGSS elections were slated to be released yesterday, reflecting an upset by incumbent Joshua Griffith, who gained the majority of votes. From the tally, some 1,500 registered students voted out of an estimate of 5,000 eligible voters.
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Jackie Hanover creates ‘earth tremors’ at GuyExpo Arthur Guinness Concert
The Reggae icon delivered, as expected, at the Arthur Guinness Concert
By Alex Wayne FOLKS from the Banks DIH corner should certainly be commended for staging one of the hottest concerts around at this year’s GuyExpo festivities. They first displayed their ‘A’ game when they showcased their artistes, featuring some of Guyana’s hottest acts, inclusive of reigning Carib Soca Monarch Quacy ‘Ace’ Edmondson, Heatwave Band’s Clavin Burnette, Kross Kolor Studio’s ‘Jovinski’ and phenomenal Guyanese reggae king ‘Natural Blacks’. There were spectacular performances from most of the acts slated to perform but it was the raunchy and energetic Jackie ‘Jazzy Jack’ Hanover who created ‘earth tremors’ at the Sophia Exhibition Site with a steamy performance that will remain imprinted for a long time on those who attended the
event. The show began just after 21:00 hrs and as expected was opened by the entertaining Gizmos and Gadgets Dancers who had the crowd screaming with their routines and funny theatrics as they performed to some of the
more popular dancehall hits. However, their luck was short-lived when one of them attempted to gyrate on NCN’s Nerissa Pearson and was promptly ordered to leave the booth. He of course became the mocking-stock of the day and was teased by many for a long time after. Meanwhile, one has to agree that former Heatwave Band songstress, Jackie Hanover is certainly enjoying new found fame the moment she decided to ‘go solo’ and has been dubbed lately as the ‘Female Jory’ by fans who can’t seem to get enough of her dancehall presentations. The moment it was announced that Hanover would be the first act on stage, the crowd went wild and the ladies screamed their resounding approval. ‘One Drop’ dance Then the very curvy song diva came on stage with her Starlite Dancers who set the place on fire as they gave a provocative showcase of the popular ‘One Drop’ dance routine. Hanover burst onto the stage clad in a revealing body hugging outfit and instantly the crowd came to life like wildfire. She proved with suggestive dance moves and raunchy lyrics that are more associated with inter-
Part of the festive audience at the Arthur Guinness Concert
national dancehall divas. She represented magnificently for the ‘fluffy ladies’, her theatrics further heightened with ‘splits’ and ‘butt shaking’ from her dancer, ‘Mad Michelle’. She stirred up the crowd with a ‘sneak preview’ of her 2015 Soca single as her dancers ‘Diamond’ made the male audience ecstatic with her ‘Six-Thirty’ dance routine. Her female fans revelled as she belted out ‘Bay Gyal Nah Fight Ovah Man’, sending daggers at the males who are fond of ‘bigging up demself as deh spend gyal money and drive dem vehicle’. While a few males turned ‘green around the gills’ the majority simply laughed it off and gave her the ‘thumbs up’ for her outstanding performance. Her fifteen minutes on stage were well spent and she exited to thunderous applause. Next up was a collaboration between Heatwave’s Band Calvin Burnette and reigning Carib Soca Monarch Quacy ‘Ace’ Edmondson. They performed well and the crowd danced to hits like ‘Hello Baby Can Yuh Come Ovah’, and yesteryear hits like ‘Dem Ah Bleach’, and Edmondson’s hit single ‘Dis Place is Crazy’.
Jackie Hanover heated up the stage as she unleashed a tropical dancehall fever at the event
One has to agree that this must have been Edmondson’s best live performance until he for no apparent reason decided ‘to dis’ Hanover with childish jibs as he questioned her intellect and whether she was wearing her own clothing. “Now come on Qua-
cy… Everyone knows Jackie Hanover has earned her place in the entertainment world and is far above you where intellect is concerned. And she is naturally an explosive artiste who spend big time on her costume and her appearance. Stick with the programme Quacy… You don’t have to get nasty on stage to earn applause. If you can’t do it naturally then you are certainly in the wrong field.” GT&T Kids Stage Champion ‘Jovinski’ delivered quite impressively as expected and was well applauded for his bravery and smooth finesse. And Reggae King ‘Natural Blacks’ was his usual explosive self, blasting out hits like ‘With Feeling’, ‘Bad Mind’, ‘Never Leave You Lonely’, and a few others. His performance was ‘electric’ and he brought to the stage the usual ‘high energy’ that is associated with his genre of music.
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UNDP study to provide policy recommendations for mining sector
By Clifford Stanley AN on-going United Nations Development Project (UNDP) study on the economic and environmental impacts of investments in the mining sector is expected to provide policy recommendations for the improved administration
and governance of the sector. Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment (MNR&E), Mr Robert Persaud, said: “The results of this study will help to elevate our effectiveness in managing and governing the mining sector as a whole, especially looking to the future of our
country where we want to ensure that what we do, we do it right not only for today but also for our future generations.” He made the comment during a policy workshop for the study which is being conducted by two international consultants employed by the UNDP, namely, Ma-
Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment, Mr Robert Persaud (centre), flanked by UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, Ms Chisa Mikami (left) and GGDMA representative, Mr William Woolford during the workshop suma Farooki and Sohinee Mazumdar. Speaking at Herdmanston Lodge on Tuesday last,Dep-
uty Resident Representative of the UNDP Ms.Chisa Mikami disclosed that the study was being done within the framework of the Programme’s global work in the extractive industries, in keeping with its strategy for supporting sustainable and equitable management of the extractive sector for human development. “The framework,” she said, “was developed in recognition of the fact that oil, gas and minerals are becoming major sources of economic growth for several developing countries. The strategy enables UNDP to respond to a growing belief among the international community, that extractive industries such as mining can contribute to sustainable and equitable development.” The framework for UNDP assistance, she said, includes enabling participatory legislation, policy and planning processes and conducting people-centred exploration and extraction operations that are gender sensitive and address conflict risks and environmental and social sustainability. “The UNDP is pleased to be associated with the study and the growing partnership with the MNR&E that seek to support ongoing efforts to harness Guyana’s extractive industries for a people-centred, sustainable development trajectory,” Ms Mikami said. According to Minister Persaud, the study was timely, in the context of Guyana’s current state of mineral resources development. “We in Guyana are at a very important stage in terms of turning that corner towards expanded growth and development and in maximising the opportunities that we have.We want to develop a first-class mining industry, learning from the lessons of others, but also ensuring that we have maximum benefits for all the people of Guyana,” Minister Persaud said, adding that the study had been designed to take a critical look at mining policy and mining policy instruments, particularly as they relate to Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) to
ensure that whatever systems were put in place for management of FDIs were in the best interest of the country. He noted that the preliminary report by the UNDP was welcomed and the MNR&E was looking forward to having the final report, because it will prove to be an important tool in moving forward and improving the management of the extractive sector, particularly the mining sub-sector. Mr.Bobby Gossai Jnr of the MNR&E disclosed that the international consultants had done the study in two parts one on the economic impact of FDI on the extractive industries and the other the environmental impact of FDIs on the extractive industries, specifically the mining industry. Ms.Mikami said that the results from the study had shown that Guyana’s mining sector is expected to grow. She said that projections indicate that large-scale gold production will increase to similar output level as that of small and medium-scale miners and that the sector’s rate of expansion will in all probability gather crucial mass by 2030. She stressed that in the meantime, Guyana needs to consider improving its mineral sector administration and revising its mining code and policy and the study would prove useful towards this end. Consultants Farooki and Mazumdar both said that the preliminary report was a reflection of feedback from local stakeholders looked at through the lens of the international environment of the mining sector. They also stressed that the presentation on the study at the policy workshop was not the final report . They were looking forward to further feedback from stakeholders before they present their final report with recommendations for improved governance of the mining sector, particularly in relation to FDIs, recommending ways and means to maximise on the benefits of FDIs.
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Rohee: Squatting a major challenge to developmental agenda GENERAL Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Clement Rohee, said Tuesday the Party is urging Guyanese to utilise the facilities at the Ministry of Housing to obtain houselots and not get involved in illegal occupation of lands, be it State or private. Speaking at the Party’s weekly press briefing at Freedom House, in Georgetown, Rohee said the PPP is of the view that squatting continues to be a major challenge to the country’s developmental agenda and hence is urging citizens to follow the process of legally owning a house. He observed that over the years, the PPP/Civic Government has allocated tens of thousands of houselots to citizens, as it views this as an important prerequisite for nation building. “Successive PPP/Civic Governments have put all the necessary systems in place to ensure each qualifying Guyanese is able to own their own houselot and subsequently their own home with much ease. “However, obtaining a piece of land for dwelling or farming, must be done through the correct and appropriate procedure and should not be done though illegal occupation. “The PPP again urges citizens to observe the rule of law and not be used as pawns in schemes of Opposition politicians who have their own narrow political agenda and who are bent on disrupting law and order,” Rohee said. (Telesha Ramnarine)
Mackenzie/Wismar bridge tolls to be increased HEAD of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr. Roger Luncheon, yesterday reported that Cabinet has concurred with the recommendation of the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development to have the tolls on the Mackenzie/Wismar Bridge increased. Dr. Luncheon was speaking at his weekly post-Cabinet press briefing at the Office of the President, in Georgetown. As with existing arrangements, the revenue garnered through the increases would be shared between the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of Linden and NICIL, the latter being the party that has always been responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the bridge. According to him, 70 percent of the revenue garnered would be handed over to the IMC, while the remaining portion would be given to NICIL. Dr. Luncheon said Public Works Minister, Robeson Benn was recently gazetted as the minister with responsibility for the bridge, and hence would be the one signing the ministerial order to permit the increases and allocate the proceeds.
Gov’t pledges $100M for City Hall restoration CABINET has pledged to provide the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) with $100M for urgent renovation works, Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr. Roger Luncheon announced yesterday. Speaking at his usual post-Cabinet news conference at the Office of the President, in Georgetown, Luncheon observed that the condition of City Hall has deteriorated. “Contributions at the cabinet meeting revealed much more than the deterioration,” said Dr. Luncheon. He said it was clear that the edifice was becoming a matter of concern for staff in the building and also for the heritage workers who were consumed with the passion to restore and prevent further deterioration. “Government through its heritage and public works has been working in preparing the bills of quantities and estimates for the work that has to be done and equally in cultivating the interest of domestic, regional and international bodies in contributing to this cause,” Luncheon said. It is felt that the Government’s decision to provide the sum of $100M may very well inspire other interested parties to make similar such contributions to the restoration of this historic site, Luncheon noted.
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Schoolboy plunges to death while swimming in West Demerara trench By Asif Hakim T H I RT E E N - y e a r- o l d Mark Anthony Burnette of Third Street, Stanleytown, West Bank Demerara died on Tuesday after he reportedly broke his
neck while plunging into a trench after he and a friend went for a swim. A senior police officer attached to ‘D’ Division said that based on investigations, the teen, who was a student of Endeavour
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Secondary School in Canal Number Two Polder, WBD and a friend went for a swim in a nearby trench when he reportedly plunged in and hit his head on a submerged object. A family member, who asked to remain anonymous, said that all she knows is that Burnette left home after his sister went to the city to do some business and moments later the family received a call saying that Burnette had died. “The friend that he went and swim with went to his mother and reported what transpire before he came to us, when he came and told us what happened myself and some other residents then went at the area where the incident occurred and look for him. A resident and a family member then went into the trench to search until they found his body like five minutes after,” the family member said. After Burnette’s body was found, checks were made for a pulse and breathing but to no avail. His body was taken to the Ezekiel Funeral Parlour,on the West Bank Demerara, where a post-mortem examination is to be conducted before weekend. Burnette leaves to mourn his nine siblings (four sisters and five brothers) and his mother, who resides overseas, and is expected to return to Guyana shortly.
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SPIRITUALITY r e a d i n g , o ther works done. For fast result s - r e u n i t i n g l o v e r s , r e moving evil and all blockages, etc. Call 696-8873, 673-1166. Spiritualist: resolving all problems, b l o c k a g e , l o v e , a n d m o n e y, e t c - Te l e : 2 2 3 - 6 8 3 4 , 6 0 0 7719. works done to bring peace, finance, success, enhance p r o s p e r i t y, r e m o v e e v i l , blockage, reunite families, lo vers, etc. 6 1 0 - 7 2 3 4 , 644-0058. works done to enhance success, remove evil, bring prosperity and bond lovers, etc. 661-3457, 641-1447. everyone. Only work for spiritual h e l p a n d other sickness, blockage, uplifting prayers, high blood pressure, sugar etc C a l l : 6 0 3 - 6 9 11 . healing: Removal for blockage, reunite lovers, sickness, skin diseases, p r e g n a n c y, n a t u r e p r o b l e m , b u s i n ess problem. Te l : 6 7 4 - 5 3 1 7 . Palmist and Yoga, high sc i e n c e s p i r i t u a l healer solves all love relationship, business, court, visa, removes evil spirit, sexual, pregnancy -to be, p r o p e r t y, a l l c h r o n i c s i c k n e s s and diseases etc. Tel: 604-6269. - Astrology is gift passed down from generation to generation. Are you disappointed? Removal of Black Magic and evil spirits, relationships, luck problems etc. - 680-6797.
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female to work on mobile food unit - Contact 673-9704. ASSISTANT/SALES PERSON - email tonyreidrealty@hotmail.com your own boss! Independent travel agents needed. Register now. bonitagarr@yahoo.com Personnel, cleaner and host/hostess. Interested persons can contact us on 603-4094. experienced Hauler driver. Apply in person at Alabama Trading, Georgetown Ferry Stelling, Stabroek. : Apply with valid ID and application to May's Shopping Centre, 98 E Regent Street, Georgetown. : Sweet Point Snackette and Bar at Orange Walk, Bourda. Phone 2267147. Apply in person. female to work in internet café located at Bagotstown, EBD. Must willing to work shift. Contact 658-4009. A p p l y t o The Manager, Guyana Fisheries Limited, Houston, East Bank Demerara. Driver with minibus licence, for 3 days a week. Call between 09:30hrs and 16:00hrs. 6234989, 222-3478. clerk to work in hardware store & lumber yard, preferably WCD or WBD. Tel: 612-9344, 254-0387. Shift Supervisor. Apply in person with written application to: The Manager, Regency Suites/Hotel, 98 Hadfield Street, Werken-Rust, Georgetown. driver with licences for car, van, bus and lorry. Apply with valid ID and application to May's Shopping Centre, 98 E, Regent Street, Georgetown. female to manage Mall. Knowledge of Marketing, Quickbooks and Microsoft Excel. C o n t a c t Sharonbuilding@aol.com Tel: 621-2677, 671-8883, 614-0949. BE a part of a Dynamic and growing team, Email application along with CV to frontline_newsgy@yahoo.com. front desk clerk, stoc k c l e r k , a n d r e s t a u r a n t & k i t c h e n s u pervisor. Apply in person with application at the Regency Suites/Hotel, 98 Hadfield Street, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown. attendant: Apply in person with written application at Dev Grocery and Variety, 152 Albert and Sixth Streets Alberttown. assistant for O n l i n e S h o p p i n g C o m pa n y, Anna Regina, Essequibo. Email application to Icaesar@aeropost.com
/Labourers: Apply with written application and Police Clearance to the Manager, N.S. Trucking, 257 Diamond Housing Scheme, EBD. Tel: 216-3152. speaking/ teaching services for companies, schools, churches CEOs, supervisors, managers to increase earning/income and anyone needing it. Contact 600-0305, 685-7734. exist for two Pharmacist's Assistants to work at a reputable Pharmacy in Georgetown, must have experience in working in a pharmacy Contact: 649-4049. Guard: Requirements - National ID Card, Police Clearance, Application Luxury Flat Apartments, 143 B Fifth Street Alberttown. Tel: 2316721. Cruise Line: waiters, waitress, receptionist, cooks, cleaners, purser, bellboy, cabin steward etc. Contact: Professional Recruitment, 231-6296, 650-9880. Villa, Lot 95 Fifth Avenue, Subryanville, Georgetown, Guyana: One hotel receptionist to work 6 days a week, shift system. One housekeeper to work 6 days a week. 227-2199, 2272186. General Store, 116 Regent Road Bourda, General Domestic. Must know to cook, Handyman must know to care for dogs and plants, to work at Nandy Park and Eccles. Coordinator to market products by developing and implementing marketing and advertising campaigns, to maintain clients a n d m a n age a client's needs. E-mail resumé to sharonsbuilding@aol.com Te l . : 6 2 1 - 2 6 7 7 , 6 1 4 - 0 9 4 9 . A p p l i c a n t s m u s t p o s sess: at least 5 subjects CXC including Grade 1 or 2 in Mathematics and English ' A ' , C AT L e v e l 2 . One year experi e n c e i n t h e s a i d f i e l d . Send application to Puran Bros Disposal Inc., Lot 7 Bella Street, Pouderoyen, WBD. REAL ESTATE BUSINESS LOOKING FOR A SUITABLE QUALIFIED FEMALE TO FILL THE POSITION OF RECEPTIONIST/SECRETARY. MUST HAVE COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE AND ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE. INTERESTED PERSONS SEND RESUME TO realjobs@yahoo.com. Attendant to work at inte r n e t café. Proficient knowledge in computer use w i l l b e a n a s s e t . To a p p l y, please submit CV and application to Manager via e-mai l at future2zone@yahoo.com .
LAND FOR SALE Land For Sale Road Kitty 123 by 38.4, $11M neg. Phone 678-0752.
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Harmonie $1.3M & $2.6M (high income area 100ft x 50 ft). 652-2018.
acres land at Belmonte, East Bank Berbice. Tel: 3335745, 333-5772. at Marudi 35 acres for sand pit or agricultural use. Contact: 664-9701, 642-6056. than 600 acres of land situated on the ECD. Call 609-8452, 678-1454. Harmonie $1 M , $ 2 . 3 M , L A P a r f a i t e Harmonie(11 0Ft x 6 0Ft ) $4 M. All legal fees paid. 675-7292. of Canaan, EBD: 21 acres from Public Road to conse r v a n c y $60M, Prashad Nagar (120x60) $35M. / Soesdyke Highway 10 acres of farm land. Price $4M neg. Tel: 220-8596, 643-9196, 6861091 Lot at Republic Gardens, ready to go, spacious 100ft x 50ft with reserve. No agent. Call: 602-6287, 2222314. house lot at 4th Street, Martyrsville, good road, close to line top ro a d , r e a d y t o t r a n s f e r. P r i c e $ 4 . 5 M n e g . Te l . 6 2 9 - 5 3 00. : Third Avenue: Land with concrete fence, land filled to road h e i g h t , s i z e 11 0 x 6 0 . C a l l 624-7684. corner lot 58½ X 30½, Garnett & Republic S t r e e t s , N e w t o w n , K i t t y. Te l : 6 4 5 - 0 6 1 6 . Street, Kitty, Georgetown 113'x38' immediate vacant possession. Reasonably priced. Tel: 664-0829. transported rice lands at First Savannah, Mahaicony Creek. ECD. Call 619-6050. Public Road, EBD - Two adjoining lots (72 feet by 567 feet), can be divided into 8 house lots. Contact 664-4074. 50ft x 100ft land at Mon Repos, ECD (2nd Street) Martysville, access to good road, light, water, school, market etc. Price $4.8M neg. Tel: 629-5300. lots for sale, Friendship , E a s t B a n k D e m e r a r a (river side). Contact: M. Small, 10 Croal Street or 226-4707 or Joseph Bonnett 692-0509. land. We have gold blocks for sale with million of ounces or we buy with million of ounces also buying and selling guyanagoldblock@yahoo.com Cummings Lodge, Sophi a $ 6 M c l o s e t o U G. Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, Mr Hercules 661-1952, Mr Pereira 669-0943, 623-2591, 225-2626, 227-6863, 225-3068. near Cultural Centre 8000 sq.. ft. for apartments, hostel, embassy $52M. Tel: 661-1952, 6232591, 692-3831, 225-2626, 2253068, 226-1064, 227-6949, 2252709, 227-6863, 225-5198.
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Street: Welldeveloped, fully-fenced land measuring 100ft x 62 ft next to Scotiabank $150M. Serious enquiries only. Call 227-5407, 658-2686.
2-bedroom flat concrete house. Call 6240109.
ranch-type house situated at Lot 361 A Section field, No. 12 South Sophia, Contact: 669-0008.
bond $500,000. Large Storage space Regent St. $500 000, monthly. 626-1150, 2319181.
2-bedroom apartment at Herstelling Scheme, EBD. Contact: 226-0315.
furnished 1- and 2bedroom apartments, long and short terms utilities included. Contact: 645-0787.
Class near UG: 2-bedroom, clean and beautiful, furnished with wireless internet and electricity, included in rent US$600 or G$120 000 Phone 600-4343.
3-bedroom $35 000, semi-furnished $45 000, Kitty 2bedroom $60 000, furnished 2bedroom $60 000, Diamond 2bedroom $60 000, $65 000, $70 000. Raul 655-8361, 699-6811.
houses/apartments and various commercial spaces in and around Georgetown. Office 216-3120, 667-6644.
$50 000, Lamaha Gardens US$1500, Charlotte Street for business US$2000. Tel. 676-5537, 6461334, 661-1080, 641-5670, 6672422, 265-0002.c
of Canaan residential lots, gated area, size 84x80 $8M neg., size 108x90 $10.5M neg., 42x80 - $4.5M neg., 54x90 - $5.5M neg., Charity Housing Scheme $2.5M, Kuru Kururu residential $2.5M. Danny 623-4790, 624-4790.
three-bedroom furnished house in Eccles - US$1500 neg -Tel 600-9910. business building at 234 South Road, Lacytown. Call 616-0312. furnished upper flat, fully grilled. Call 6489521.
house at Mon Repos Housing Scheme, Block 8. Call 220-7937, 6255257.
massive land in Prashad Nagar 120x125, was $68M now $53M, Mr Budram 692-3831, 2255198, Mr Pereira 623-2591, Lady Abundance 661-1952, 225-2626, 225-2709, 667-7802.
upper flat 2bedroom corner lot. Contact: 6101772, 219-1523.
-bedroom bottom flat unfurnished apartment just off Sheriff Street, Campbellville $45 000 - Call 231-3236.
Gardens: One 4 000 sq.. ft. $27M Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, Mr Pereira 623-2591, 669-0943, Lady Abundance 661-1952, 225-2626, 2255198, 227-6949, 667-7812.
at prime business location. Contact 658-4785, 220-0317. Price is neg.
furnished, air-conditioned one-bedroom apartment, Tel: 623-2923.
flat at Lot 3 Goedverwagting Public Road. Contact 611-7754.
one-bedroom apartment$35 000, $40 000, $50 000. Tel: 650-6231, 697-0480.
One newly built 2bedroom apartment (lower flat) $80 000 neg.. Tel: 644-8015.
rentals US700,US$800, $US900, $US1000 , $US1200. Call 646-1712/693-8532.
bedroom apartment for single, working girls and students. Call: 667-1310.
-bedroom apartment at Bagotstown, East Bank Demerara. Light and water included in rent.Tel: 627-5079.
$5M, Annandale $5.5M, Eccles $6M, Good Hope Front, double lot $40M, Berbice sea front 3 acres to public road $90M. Troy 6262243, 694-3652. your dream house in the gated area of Continental 104 x 102. Land well built up with 3000 reserve. Reduced from $22M to $19M. Phone Mr Budram 692-3831, Mr Aloysius Pereira 623-2591, 669-0943, Mr Hercules 661-1952, 227-6863, 2252626, 225-3068, 225-2709, 2261064, 667-7812. are the business residential flats at 30% 30% deduction for October: Kingston 120x60-50, Continental Park 6 000 plus 3 000 sq. ft, Da Silva Street 80x36 only $15.9M, Lamaha Street close to Camp Street 130x50 - $75M, Republic Gardens $9M, Eccles CC $7M, Atlantic G a r d e n s triple lot $50M, 18 000 sq. ft in New Market Street, Charlotte St 62x110 - $130M, 110x32 $45M, Republic Park 16M, LBI Earl's Court $14M, Section M Campbellville $16M, Hadfield St Upper $17M, Kitty Railway Line $22. Call Mr Boodram 692-3831, Mr Pereira 226-1064, 623-2591, 669-0943, Lady Hercules 661-1952, Lady Jones 227-6863, 225-2626, 225-3068, 667-7812. Park $47M, Nand y P a r k $ 3 8 M & $ 3 6 M , BB Eccles $31M, Somerset Court $22M, Quamina St US$1M, Regent St US$900 0 0 0 , S o u t h R o a d U S $800 000, Lamaha St US$400 000, Blygezight US$275 000, George St business $35M, Land of Canaan business $90M. Call 609-2302, 6096516, 233-5711. invite you to purchase the following land for bond , Chandra & Gange 125x120 corner lot $65M, William Street, Kitty 120x45 for bond, Gange 125x62 in Prashad Nagar for bond. Phone Mr Boodram 6923831, Mr Pereira 623-2591, 6690943, 226-1064, Lady Hercules 661-1952, 225-2626, 225-5198, 552-2709. than 600 acres of prime. Available land with storage for seeding paddy and fertilizer, caretaker's quarter, located near inland on the upper East Coast Demerara, Guyana, South America, easily accessible from main highway, empoldered with net work of independent drainage and irrigation canals and access dams, developed in 50 acres blocks, suitable for rice and cane farming, aquaculture, cattle farming, sheep and goat rearing, resort/agro tourism, game hunting and fishing close by, sold as one parcel. Serious enquiries only. Call 609-8452, 678-1454.
Whole bottom flat $45 000 monthly. No parking space. Call 668-1616, 694-9942. houses, in Diamond and La Penitence US$500, US$600. 684-6266. property Sheriff Street and Lamaha Streets US$2 500 - 684-6266. Avenue: Furnished executive top flat with all conveniences. Tel: 225-0545. furnished apartment fully secured and tiled, AC, hot and cold, internet US$25 daily 231-6061, 621-1524. Inn apartment, including light/water, US$20 per day, overseas rental Tel: 6506231, 697-0480. : 1-bedroom furnished apartment, $60 000 Call: 622-8109. f u r n i s h e d h o u s e U S $ 1 0 0 0 . 6 11 - 0 3 1 5 , 690-8625. apartment/ apartment in Campbellville. Call 621-3661. self-contained room for female, no children. Tel. 6788141. spacious 3 bedroom, more apartments. 2227986, 638-7232. Business space on Light Street. Tel: 6228529. 2 bedroom bottom flat in Campbellville Tel: 226-2765, 628-1465. FURNISHED APARTMENTS - US$15 & US$29 per day. Tel: 697-0480, 650-6231. -bedroom apartment, Montrose Public Road - $35 000. Tel. 675-1299, 220-7724. bedroom for overseas guest, self-contained, in D'Aguiar's Park. 642-8860. located space, suitable for business. Call 690-9292, 225-7131. blocks, Potaro near Omai - $3.5M (prospected) - 6886946, 676-7405. Road (business) US$1500 - Call: Vish Reality 6127377, 612-7377. 2-bedroom house $30 000 monthly. Jairam Persaud 664-2916.
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furnished, 1-bedroom apartment with AC in Kitty, for short time visitors. 686-4620, 227-2466.
, apartments and business space. Call: 621-5282.
4-bedroom apartment Diamond, top flat $80 0 0 0 . Te l . N o . 6 2 9 - 9 0 7 4 .
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Space $15 000 Tel: 648-9448. 2-bedroom bottom flat in Eccles. Contact: 617-2130.
two-bedroom apartment. Call 682-7733, 2274792.
1 Yarrow Dam upstairs 2 bedrooms, hall, toilet, bath - $20 000 monthly - Contact Bibi at Hill Street, Lot 1 Yarrow Dam. furnished 1- &2-bedroom apartment, long & short terms, utilities included. Contact 645-0787. commercial space available for hardware store or whatever business you need to set up. 684-6266. 3-bedroom upper flat to rent in Eccles, Price $90 000. Conatct 639-2728. complete four-bedroom house in Triumph - Contact: 2207454, 697-8116. -bedroom apartment $35 000 monthly. Working couple preferred. No kids. Contact: 2265125. on 4A Sheriff Street, suitable for residential or commercial. Owner willing to redo to meet needs of tourist. 2271363.
3 BR Furnished House A/C, Hot Water, Large Yard, Self-Contained EBD US$1,000 Call 645-0944 : $40 000 Campbellville 000. Contact:
Two 2-bedroom & $50 000, 2-bedroom $ 7 0 684-6266
apartments on East Coast from $45 000 u p . Te l : 6 2 4 - 6 7 7 2 . & Hinck Streets bottom flat store, Berbice car park, also front middle spot, salon, boutique, office 688-7224, 225-2319. furnished and unfurnished apartments $85 000 to $160 000. Business space. 3-bedroom at Liliendaal, US$600 top flat; bottom flat US$450, 1-bedroom self-contained new building. Call 600-4343. AC, hot/cold water, wifi, back-up generator, laundry service, rooms with balcony, $55,000 monthly, others $40,000 monthly. Utilities included. Call 643-3590. rentals: Rooms and apartment, AC, $8 000, fans $5 000 and $4 000 at Julian's Guest House. 638-4505, 225-4709. : Executive office space with all conveniences - AC, washroom, k i t c h e n , e t c . Te l : 2 2 6 - 0 0 2 5 , 648-3171, 600-3171. place in D'Urban Street between Creen and Bishop, suitable for offices, tailoring etc. $60 000 Tel: 2260673, 685-4694. - and two-bedroom furnished apartments in Nandy Park. Call 619-4824, 233-5560 for further details.
Street opposite Sankar Auto Colour - prime spot for beauty salon, $80 000 monthly. Call 671-2543, 227-8576.
f l o o r f o r b u s i ness, worked as a church, on Cummings and North Road - Call 694-3885.
place Unity Mahaica Contact Bevan: 2593027, 615-3548.
New Scheme: Unfurnished, 3 bedrooms, safety doors, PVC, tiled, grilled - 6875705, 622-9248.
property in Eccles, high income area, with all mondern amenities. Contact 677-3350/603-4751. , E C D : Brand new two-bedroom a p a r t m e n t s - C o n t a c t : 6 11 7726, 676-3066. flat two-bedroom apartment, 1687 National Avenue, South Ruimveldt Park. Call: 2182042, 628-1749. top flat threebedroom house, 80 Albert & Laluni Streets, Queenstown. Tel. 2267452, 226-0178. PARK: Furnished executive top flat with enclosed garage. Contact K. Raghubir 6420636. Rose Street office space executive office space with parking. Contact K. Raghubir. Tel: 642-0636. Unfurnished three-bedroom top flat with parking. Contact K. Raghubir. Tel:642-0636. Street, Campbellville: 3-bedroom upstairs with toilet and bath. Contact Geeta 226-9779. room, reasonable rate, water, light etc. Price $16 000 monthly. Single female. Tel: 6837410, 227-4422. 3-bedroom top flat with master room located at Republic Park. Semi-furnished, US$900, Tel: 621-6888
and 3RD floors of commercial building on North Road, suitable for offices. call centre. Contact: 669-0855, 642-7963. Street, Alberttown, upper apartment, three bedrooms, parking, residence or office $100 000. Call: 699-7239, 647-5914. furnished self-contained one-bedroom apartment, secure parking and centrally located, fourth building from American school. 688-2464. business space 3.25ft x 10ft, Henry St, Werk-enRust, G/town, $15 000 monthly. Call 668-6018, 610-7770. one-bedroom apartment in Thomas Street, Kitty. Price $40 000 monthly. Contact: 639-2728. Air or Prasad Nagar 3 BR Luxurious furnished apartment, A/C, Security US$1,500. Call 668-7419 2-bedroom concrete & tiled apartment with hot & cold, AC, self-contained, etc., Mon Repos ECD. Price $80 000. Tel: 618-0626 unfurnished apartment, bottom flat, new - $35 000 monthly, 1-bedroom semi-furnished apartments, top & bottom, new, $60 000 monthly Tel: 694-6825. two-storey building, 3 bedrooms, with all modern conveniences, furnished/unfurnished, Meadow Brook G ardens.
furnished apartments in Kitty, inclusive of light and water US$600, For more apartments not mentioned, 684-6266 two-storey building, 3 bedrooms with all modern conveniences, furnished/ unfurnished, Meadow Brook Gardens. Mr. Narine, 696-8230. office spaces for lawyers in vicinity of Supreme Court, unfurnished.- $55 000 neg., Call 692-3831, 225-5198, 225-2709, 226-1064, 225-2626. road 3-bedroom $60 000, Queenstown bottom flat for business $70 000 and Bel Air Park US$700. Patrick P e r e i r a 669-3350, 6932526, 226-1064. homes, furnished and unfurnished apartments or luxurious vacation rentals. furnished 2-bedroom apartment in Sixth Street, Cummings Lodge. Call: 6035374, 623-8496. and two-bedroom house furnished and unfurnished, from $45 000 and $60 000, threebedroom from $50 000 unfurnished. 626-2243, 694-3652. two-bedroom apartment recently renovated, located at 136 Fifth Street, Alberttown, Georgetown, Price $ 6 0 0 0 0 m o n t h l y. Te l : 6 6 4 0829.
gated residential housing scheme: Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, semi-furnished $150 000 monthly. Contact Great Homes and Destinations Realty Investment, Vreed-en-Hoop W.B.D (592)663-1728. concrete house, enclosed garage, central air conditioning, Hibiscus Place, Blankenburg WCD. Gated community. Contact: 683-7585, 275-0728. spot could be used as boutique, bond, church, mini mall, cell shop, snackette, shop, drink shop, pharmacy, cell shop, internet café, etc. Contact 646-0668, Call 15:00hrs - 18:00hrs only. classrooms available for rental: rent as you need one day a week, two days a week. Suitable for day class, lessons; evening, and class lectures - 71 Croal Street, Stabroek - Call: 624-5741. flat apartments 143B Fifth Street Alberttown, long and short terms, rentals double,24hrs surveilance/night security and single rooms US$40 and US$80 per night, wifi, AC, hot and cold. Tel. 231-6721. house at Eccles, EBD: Four bedrooms exquisitely furnished with modern furnishings and amenities and utilities, in a quiet residential area. Price US$3000 neg. Wills Realty 227-2612, 627-8314, stanleywills@gmail.com
:Fully furnished 1- and 3-bedroom apartments, AC, hot and cold, internet, cable TV, parking etc. Suitable for overseas visitors, on short term - 226-5137, 227-1843. ALBOUYSTOWN, 3 BEDROOMS, TOILET AND BATH, SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM, COMPLETE PLACE $35 000 MONTHLY. CONTACT BIBI AT 26 HILL STREET. Spacious 3-bedroom property. Parking, grilled, recently renovated $85 000. JEWANRAM 227-1988, 623-6431, 657-8887. , prime residential properties, 4 bedrooms, 3½ baths, garage, AC rooms, generator, big yard space, hot/cold. Contact owner: 6712908, 660-7013. -contained furnished, 2bedroom apartment with kitchen - $120 000 monthly, semi-furnished studio apartment - $40 000 monthly, light and water inclusive. Contact 227-3196. concrete 3-bedroom bottom flat, spacious living quarters, telephone, parking, toilet and bath, EBD. Decent working couple. Tel. 668-5384, 648-3342. Kitty $70,000, 2-bedroom furnished $ 1 2 0,000, 2 - b e d r o o m N o r t h R u i m v e l d t $ 6 0 ,000. C h a r l y n 665-9087. -bedroom, self-contained apartment with toilet and bath inside. Next to UG, Cummings Lodge, single person only. No children. Tel: 222-9123. bedroom furnished, executive apartment, Industry ECD, parking, AC, 19" television, beds, stove, suite, refrigerator, washing machine, fans, $75 000 monthly. Call 628-2866. 2-bedroom, fully furnished, air-conditioned. One 3 bedroom unfurnished, carpet, electricity & water. Call 682-3733 Carol.
2-storey building situated at Lot 49 Parker Street Providence. Each flat contains 3 bedrooms, one self-contained, equipped with air-conditioned living room, water, light and fully secured with grille. Parking also available. Call 625-6227. f l o o r restaur a n t i n Mid d l e S t r e e t f o r a state-of-the-art Restaurant & Bar Goodwill go with it U S $ 3 0 0 0 neg. Mr. Patrick Pereira, 225-2626, 231-2064, 227-6949, 227-68 6 3 , 2 2 5 5198, 225-3068. Gard ens US$1 5 0 0 , L ama Ave, B e l A i r P a r k US$18 0 0 , B e l A i r P a r k o n t h e round abo u t US$1000, Prashad Nagar US$1500, land from $11 million, riverside land hotels w i t h U S $ 3 5 0 0 0 m o n t h rental a nd office space US$40 000 m onth proper t i e s f r o m $ 1 4 mi l l i o n . 22 5 - 2626, 225-5198, 226-1064, 623-2591, 669-3350 Apartments available. Self-contained one bedroom, fully furnished and secured. Call Kanuku Apartments: 226-4001, 22527 80 f or m or e i nf or ma tio n . - and two-bedroom fully furnished, AC, WiFi, apartment conveniently located at 6 S e a f o r t h S t, Campbellville. Long- or short-term. US$35/60 daily. 621-3094, 650-5354.
24 24 TO LET Kitty, Lodge, Houston - completely furnished apartments with AC 1-, 2-, 3-bedroom US$150 - US$250 weekly, long-term neg. 3 semi-furnished bedrooms $80 000 monthly. Street one & two bedroom furnished apartments, with A/C, hot/cold water, internet etc. For overseas visitors. Price: from US$20 daily. rates neg. for monthly visitors- Tel: 227-5852, 638-4404. for office space rental at Albert & Crown Streets Queenstown, and Carmichael Street opposite Bishops' High School. Interested persons, kindly contact: 676-8827, 629-6584, 6456825, 697-4800 & Business in Punt Trench Dam, La Penitence with front reserve for income and residence. Think Computer/Education. Phone Mr Boodram 6923831, Mr Hercules 6611952, Mr Pereira 623-2591, 669-0943, 225-2626, 2253068, 227-6863, 226-1064. World #1 Realtor Mister Terry Redford Reid 667-781 2, 225- 6 8 5 8 , 2 2 5 - 7 1 6 4 , 2 2 6 1064, 225-2626, 2312 0 6 8 , 6 1 9-7945. Have the executive r e n t a l r e d u c e d b y 35%, Pra s h a d Nagar US$1000, Jacaranda Ave. Bel Air P ar k U S $ 2 0 0 0 , B a r ima Av e B e l Air Park US$1 8 0 0 , B e l A i r S p r i n g s U S $ 1 0 0 0 , large bond for rental office small form US $ 3 75, 10 000 sq ft o f f i c e space for techn o l o g y business. 22 5 - 2626, 225-5198, 2261064, 623-2591, 669-3350 jewanalrealty@gmail.com/ jew a n a l r e a l t y @ y a h o o . c o m 2/1)-US$6000/ US$2500; US$1500; -US$2500/ US$1500/ US$1000/ US$600; , B.V (furnish e d ) - U S $ 1 2 0 0 ; US$1500; -US$2000; US$2500; (new 3 bedrooms)$100,000; (huge 5 bedrooms)- $85,000; ' (spacious 3 bedrooms with roof garden)-$200,000; upper-$85,000/ lower-$70,000; - $95,000/ $85,000; (3 bedrooms)-$60,000; (residence with business or separate)$200,000; (2 bedrooms)$65,000. "Spaces at Time Square Mall"Ground Floor / 1st Floor/ 2nd Floor; (residence with offices)- US$3,500; - US$3000; (Bank, etc)- US$10,000; (bond 200 sq. ft)US$1500; (2 floors for schools, etc)- US$1500; US$1000; US$2000;(huge bond): US$2500; : US$700; (restaurant): $160,000; - Offices / Business -$320,000.
TO LET PROPERTY FOR SALE PROPERTY FOR SALE house and land in Vergenoegen, EBE. Tel: 6641277, 669-0824. two-flat house in Festival City $21M. Contact: 649-7005. Third Avenue, corner lot, 5 bedrooms, unfinished building $33M neg. Conatct Lese 612-9448. Gardens: House and land with swimm i n g p o o l . Te l : 6 0 0 - 3 1 7 1 , 648-3171. 2-storey house, 3 bedrooms upstairs & downstairs $25M neg. Contact: 619-9632. Street, Alberttown Call 685-3568, 619-4483, 220-2723. : 3-bedroom flat concrete house. Call: 6233348, 266-0548. Price $10.5M. business and residential building. Crane, WCD. Tel: 621-1240, 661-4095. Street 2-storey 4-bedroom $32M, Bladen Hall 7-bedroom $35M - 684-6266. 5 bedrooms $17M, La Parfaite Harmonie 3-bedroom concrete $6.5M, Annandale 2-bedroom $6M, Montrose $7.5M. Call Raul 655-8361. St $35M, South Ruimvdldt $20M, Bel Air Park $35M, East Ruimvdldt $20M, Lance Gibb St, $75M. Call 6267159, 610-0065. -storey four-bedroom concrete house on double lot, in Republic Park. No agents. Serious enquiries only. 681-6066, 6147929. -flat property in Sixth Avenue, Diamond. Price $22M. Tel: 648-3650. : 2-storey house, 3 bedrooms upstairs & downstairs $25M neg. Contact: 619-9632. -storey, three-bedroom, fully AC house in Somerset Court. Reasonably priced. Owner migrating. Call 623-9872, 6878033. Street: 3-storey store, also Charlotte Street 4-storey store, sale or rent near Bourda market. 225-2319, 688-7224. Gardens: 2-flat, all 4 bedrooms self-contained, already furnished, extra toilet outside, large land space for 4 cars, G$66M. Phone 600 4343. property, 3 bedrooms upstairs & downstairs, excellent condition at 20-26 Humming Bird St. Festival City, North R/veldt, 628-5798. & concrete house in excellent condition on double Lot in D'Aguiar's Park Call: 6861368.
PROPERTY FOR SALE Nagar: 2-storey 3-bedroom, ideal corner lot, no repairs - $65M. Naresh Persaud 225-9882, 681-2499, 6642916. concrete house 30'x45' - Republic Gardens, EBD, on fenced land 50'x100' - $18M. 627-1650. -bedroom flat concrete house at Mon Repos, Martyrs Ville, ECD Tel: 220-7937, 625-5257. Price $12.5M. Commercial Property Price: $18M, Location Princes and Smyth Streets. Contact: 694-5618, 689-8825. No Agents. Street $18M, Roxanne Burnham $11.5M, South $19.5M, Enterprise seawalls $18M, Diamond $30M. 626-2243, 694-3652. Eccles: 2-storey concrete house, 3 bedrooms upstairs & 2-bedroom apartments 26M, Contact #660-4764. Road, Bourda, Georgetown - a house and land, vacant possession. Call owner, 225-5727. suitable for business at Section 'C' Enterprise, ECD. Serious enquiries o n l y. Contact: 668-2230, 6263901. : One newly built 2storey house 45 x 30 with 2 master rooms, fully grilled and plenty yard space Contact: 649-0755, 624-3187. two flat executive concrete house three bedrooms upper, two bedrooms lower (separate flats), Price - negotiable. Telephone : 602-2135. concrete building bordered by 3 Main Streets in central Georgetown. Ideal for offices, school, bond, etc., 4 flats 130ft x 35 ft each, land 250ft x 50 ft. 2270190, 693-5610.\ flat concrete house, 5 bedrooms, 2 toilets and baths, concrete fence at 19th Ave n u e , D i a m o n d , E B D . Te l : 641-2593, 662-7732. Mile, Wismar, Linden. Lot next door to Pentecostal Church. Contact 223-3031,6646679,676-9160. Mazaruni River: Large furnished 3-bedroom house on double lot, 2 kitchens, shop, office, bond, solar system, freezers, 9 water tanks. Call 6753384. egg incubator, automatic air-circulator, equipped with device to check egg's fertility. Contact Keith Mitchel at Tel: 656-9363, 689-1165, 2190591. Street, Norton Street, Kitty Public Road, Sheriff Street, Republic G a r d e n s , Republic Park, Diamond, Eccles, Hadfield Street. Trival Realty 665-7946. Now, We buy houses/ land in residential areas. If we do not buy, we provide a ready buyer. M e n t o r e / S i n g h Realty 225-1017, 623-6136 concrete house 46x26 at Granville Park, Beterverwagting. Excellent security and neighbourhood, 4 bedrooms, 3 toilets and baths. Tel. 672-6169 Gardens 2-family $55M, Guysuco Gardens (UG), executive $60M, Mon Repos New Scheme. No repairs $25.5M, Montrose $15.5M. Call: Vish Reality 612-7377, 612-7377. house in Section 'K' Campbellville, Canje Street. big yard lot, parking. Must see. Call: 690-1905. storey Robb Street complex, 20 rooms, store below US$750 000, Houston Gardens 160x80 house lots $14M, Phone Mr Budram 692-3831, 667-7812, 225-2626, 623-2591, 661-1952, 225-2709, 225-5198, 226-1064, 227-6949.
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New Scheme l a nd - light, phone and water $5.5M neg., three-storey building with going business and residence with lots of parking space on the EBD. $80M. Call 686-4899, 684-3718.
- 609-8233, house and land for investment in New Amsterdam, house has 6 bedrooms, the land runs from Strand Road to Berbice River 80x1000, Charlotte St to the Office of the President and Foreign Affairs $37M.
N e w t o w n , Georgetow n p r o p e r t y c l o s e to Duncan Street, $24M. Phone Mr Boodram 6611952, Mr Alex Pereira 6690 9 4 3 , 6 2 3 - 2 5 9 1 , Mrs. Jones 226-5064, 225-2626, 2253068, 688-3431, 227-6863.
- 609-8233 7 bedrooms $32M, huge Charlotte Street $37M, Lamaha Springs $33M, East Street 4-bedroom $24M, Tucville huge $26M, Providence 2 properties - 3 bedrooms, and 8 bedrooms - with land to park truck $34M, North 2 bedrooms $7.5M, North 6 bedrooms nice $23M.
building, 8 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hot & cold water. Price $19M. Lot 11 Coghlan Dam, WBD. just off the Main Road. Tel: 264-1582, 6797587, 718-325-8018.
property, ocean side/ ocean view on 4 000 sq. ft, five bedrooms, 3 baths, open kitchen, dining room, living room in highly residential area, 10 miles off Georgetown. Price US$1M, Wills Realty 2272612, 627-8314, stanleywills@gmail.com . : Homes from $4M to $22M, land $700 000 $4M, COMMERCIAL PROPERTY BUSINESSES G/T, WCD, ECD, EBD $6M - $120M, BUILDINGS G/T, WCD, ECD, EBD - from $22M t o $ 7 0 M , L A N D G / T, W C D , ECD, EBD from $17M to $80M. H O M E M A X R E A LT Y Thriumph $29.5M, Mon Repos, Block 8, $31.7M, Good Hope, $12.5M, $15.5M, Campbell Avenue $5 0M , W i l l i a m S t $ 3 0M , $4 0M , Kitty $30M, Alberttown $45M, Cummings Lodge ECD $ 1 3 . 5 , $ 1 9 . 5 , Earl's Court $45M. C a l l : 6 0 9 - 9 2 3 2 3-b edroom prope r t y i n Prashad Nagar reduced from $42M t o $ 3 4 M , Pere Street $34M. Phone 623-2591, Mr Darindra 692-3631, 669-3350, M r A l e x 6 6 9 - 0 9 4 3 , 2 2 5 - 2 6 26, 225-3068, 623 - 2 5 9 1 . 2 - s t o r e y b u i l d i n g s i t u a t e d a t L o t 4 9 Parker Street Providence. Each flat contains 3 bedrooms, one selfc o n t a i ned, equipped with airconditioned living room, water, light and fully secured with grille. Parkin g a l s o available. Call 625-6227. require repairs in Brickdam, land size 120x38 $ 4 4 M w a s $ 6 0 M . P h one Alysious Periera 623-2591, Lady Khan 225-2626, 225-2709, Lady Abundance 661-1952, 225 3068, 669-0943 Mr. Pereira. Street 4-storey concrete building fully loaded $120M, Good Hope ECD 2-storey concrete buildin g , 6 b e d r o o m s , m o v e i n , ready - $29.8M. Anna Catherina WCD 2-storey wood and concrete, 6-bedroom building $14.9M. Prices are neg. Tel: 220-8596, 643-9196, 686-1091. Park $ 47M, Nandy Park $38M & $36M, BB Eccles $31M, Somerset Court $22M, Quamina St US$1M, Regent St US$900 000, South R o a d U S$800 000, Lamaha St US$400 000, Blygezight US$275 000, George St business $35M, Land of Canaan business $90M. Call 609-2302, 609-6516, 233-5711.
Street 3-bedroom $10M Guyhoc Gardens 2storey concrete $14M. Guyhoc Park $14M, Festival City $13M, Meadow Brook flat range $13M, Eccles BB on land 11 0 x 5 0 $ 1 4 M , L o d g e $ 1 3 M . Phone Mr.Boodram 692-3831/ Mr. Hercules 661-1952, Mr Jones 227-6863, Mr Alex Pereira 6232591, 669-0943, Patrick Pereira 226-1064, 225-2626, Lady Todd 6628327, 225-3068. AND SON R EAL ESTATE LOT 185 CHARLOTTE & KING STREETS, MARAJ BUILDING, TEL.2270265, 227-1881, 627-8057 Duncan St., Herstelling, South Ruimveldt, Sheriff Street, Robb Street, D'Urban Street business spot, Republic Park, Lamaha Gardens, Vlissengen Road, Alberttown LAND - Friendship land size 115x450 (wharf side) $65M, Non Pareil. DISCOUNT: 20% on all e x e c u t i v e p r o p e r t i e s $60M, 30% discount on $24M, and below, 15% discount on land $18M. Phone 667 - 7 8 1 2 , 2 2 5 6 8 5 8 , 2 2 5 - 2 6 2 6 Te r r e n c e Reid in Guyana, Chateau Margot, ECD. Prime two-storey concrete building, furnished with Italian and American furniture. 5 bedrooms, 3 kitchens, 5 garages, and outdoor bar. Lot size 100ft x 200ft. Serious enquiries only. NY: 917-583-535 7 , Guyana 592-627-7006. 2 storey 5-bedroom, near Sheriff $95M neg., South $23M, $25M neg., Vigilance $ 11 M neg., Plaisance $9M - 40x180, Hadfield Street $8M back lot, Friendship land 40x580 $28M neg., land opposite stadium $145M n e g . O t h e r p r o p e r t i e s available. Call 610-8282. $7.5M, $33M, $27M, $38M, $22M, La Parfaite Harmonie $20.5M neg. with shop, Eccles $35M, $30M, $28M, Kitty $16M, Charlotte Street $80M, Hadfield Street $40M neg., (Herstelling Public Road $35M), $40M, $ 2 3 M , $ 30M, Bladen Hall $7M, Lusignan $120M, Queenstown $70M neg., Provid e n c e $ 3 0 M n e g . r oad view, Grove $30M, $32M, $19M, SHAPHAT REALTY PROPERTIES 676-5537, 646-1334, 661-1080, 641-5670, 667-2422. % DISCOUNT on all properties for this summer only. UG Gardens $140M, Republic Park $30M, Nandy Pa r k 4 a p a r t men t s $ 3 2 M , M i d d l e R o a d La Penitence land s i z e 140 x 60 $17M, second S t r e e t A l berttown business and res i d e n c e $ 4 5 M , 5 t h S t . Alberttown mass i v e c o n c r e t e $48M, Eccles $14M, Kitty Sandy Babb St. two properties on double lot $38M, Lamaha St Queenstown apartment co m p l e x $5 8 M . P h o n e V i c e P resident 231- 2 0 6 4 , 2 2 5 - 3 0 6 8 , 2 2 7 - 6 8 6 3 , 2 26-10 64, 2276 9 4 9, 225-2626.
PROPERTY FOR SALE Executive 4 self-contained immaculate bedrooms, large kitchen on double lot. Reduced from $105M to $80M, owner leaving the country. The next door can be purchased for $120 000 not neg. Phone Mr boodram 692-3831, Mr Alex Pereira 623-3831, Mr Patrick Pereira 669-3350, Lady Abundance 661-1952, Lady Jones 6883431, 225-2626, 225-3068, 667-7813. are your own 20% Bent Stre e t t w o f a m i l y busin e s s $17M . Land in Da Silva St r e e t 1 4 0x33 $16.8M, Meadow Brook ranch $12M, Lodge Scheme $14M, AA Eccles on double lot $78M, Lamaha Gardens Executive $64M, land i n S o u t h R o a d 75x33 $38M, Charlotte S t r e e t $ 1 9 M, Sec. M L and 80x60 $15M, Da Silva St Land 90x32 $16.5M, Smyth Street Land 120x60 $65M, Bel Air Park need repair $50M n e g . 231-2064, Mr. Ramsahoye 225-2709, 225-2626, 225-3068, 227-6949, 225-5198. 4-bedroom West Rumiveldt residential park with garden space, reduce from $16M to $13M fully furnished. Phone Tony Reid Realty Mr Alysious Pereira 623-2591, Mr Hercules 661-1952, Mr Ramsahai6232591,225-2626, 225-3068, 225-5198, 2261064, 227-6949. is your year for 28% discount on all properties. Happy Acres 2-storey concrete $24M, Providence Stadium new $16M, concrete Republic Park $3 6M, E c c les concrete $34M, South Ruimveldt Ga r d e n s $ 1 2 M n ee d s r e p a i r s , Middle Road La Pen i t e n c e 4 - a p a r t ment $ 1 4 M , L a Penitence two-storey $11M, D\Urban Backlands concrete $28M, Meadow B r o o k $ 1 2M , D\Urban Street concrete residence and business $28M.Mr Darindra 692-3631, 669-3350 , Mr. Alex Pereira 231-2064, Mr. Ramsahoye 2 2 5-2709, 2252626, 225-3068, 227-6949,225-5198, 627-7812,226-1064. BARGAIN 26% 26% 26% discount: Two-family concrete business and residence in the front of Happy Acres $32M, Dowding Street, Kitty with driveway $16M, BB Eccles $16M, S o u th Ruimveldt Gardens $!6M, L i g h t S t r e e t $ 2 1 M, Second building with 12 ft drive way $!4M, David Street Subryanville with 14ft driveway $16M, West Ruimveldt concrete flat house $4.9M, Daze l l H o u sing Scheme $11M. 6923631, 66 9 - 3 3 5 0 , Mr. A . Pereira 623-2591 , Mrs Hercules 661-1952, 225-2626, 225-2709, 2255198.. Bargains in Guyana: Full concrete D'Urban Street business $19M, business and residence Bent Street 16M, Gord o n Stree t b u s i n e s s & r e s i d e n c e $ 2 3 M . W a terloo Street busin e s s a n d resid e n c e (new) $ 3 5 M. South R o a d L a n d $36M, C harlotte Street 2 buildings 2 houses by Light $32M. Land 140 x 60 by Russian E m b a s s y $30M. Land at Turkeyen 140x60 $32M. L0 Ressovenure Land 126x60 $20M. Camp b e l l v i l l e flat house needs r e p a i r s $ 1 3 M . Section K $19M needs repa i r s , 3 s t o r e y Quamina Street for hotel US $ 5 9 9 0 0 0 , Bel Air Park $49M Lamaha Gardens valued $85M now $ 7 0 M . R ental of apartments from US$700, Residence US$1 2 00 upwa r ds. Phone Lord Patrick Pereira 2276863, 225-2709, 227-6 9 4 9 , 226 - 1 0 6 4 , 669-3 3 50 . 7 days a w eek tonyreidsrealty@hotma i l . c o m
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with papers. O w n e r l e a v i n g c o u n t r y. $170 000 neg. 231-4960, 673-5907, 653-1265.
, imported from USA: Office furniture in excellent condition, secretary, executive and office chairs, 2-, 3- and 4-drawers metal filing cabinets, Panasonic copier-fax, scanner and printer in one. Call: 623-3183, 625-5353, 227-1135, 220-1089.
Picnic, BMW, Dodge Dakota sports pickup, Land Cruiser pickup. Tel: 650-8393.
Runx 2005, unregistered - $2.15M, Toyota Will 2002 unregistered $1.95M. Contact 619-2431, 650-1369.
FOR SALE Executive Ogle $ 11 5 M , Diamond $35M, Queenstown $65M, $75M, $90M, $150M, Versailles $25M, Continental Park (exquisitely furnished) $70M, Plaisance (2storey concrete) $23M, John Street, Campbellville $55M, Water Street, Agricola $18M, M/cony $65M, Li0ght Street A l b e r t t o w n $ 4 0 M , P r o s p ec t $20M, Mon Repos $35M, Enterprise $12M, $15M, LBI $80M, South Ruimveldt $30M, Hadfield Street $8M, $140M, La Parfaite Harmonie $15M, Callender Street $12M, New Amsterdam $1.2M U S, Soesdyke $4M, Tuschen $50M, $15M, Republic Park $65M, Lamaha Gardens $80M. 157 acres river to highway, Linden Highway $30M, Garden of Eden $3M, Bel Air Park $60M, Diamond $5.5M, La Retraite 5 acres $25M, Vigilance $1.8M, Eccles $16M, Pouderoyen ½ acre $5M, Parika $95M, Queenstown $40M, - Ogle 5-bedroom furnished, swimming pool - US$4000 monthly, new one- and two-bedroom apartments in Georgetown US$800, US$1200, US$1500 monthly, New Amsterdam US$5500, US$6500, Charlotte Street 3-storey building US$4000. All prices are negotiable. in October, 2-storey Punt Trench Dam $9.5M with large land reserve for any type of business. Business & Residence Bent Street $16.5M, 2storey Guyhoc Gardens $14M, Guyhoc 2-storey concrete $14.5M, Lodge 2-storey $14M, Meadow Brook concrete ranch $13.5M. Land 130x50 Middle Road, La Penitence, new concrete Middle Road, La Penitence, Da Silva Street 85x35 Land $15.9M, Campbellville Scheme 80x50 plus reserve $15M, Hadfield Street east of Cuffy 120x50 $18M, Republic Park $14M, Continental Park 104x54 plus 3000 sq. ft reserve all land to build dream house $22M, 7 000 sq. ft by the Cultural Centre 280 000 sq. ft, Lamaha Gardens $58M, Prashad Nagar $34M, South Ruimveldt Gardens off Aubrey Barker Street. Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, Mr D'Aguiar 225-5198, Mr Pereira 623-2591, 226-1064, 669-0944, Mr Hercules 225-2709, 225-3068, Lady Jones 227-6863, 225-2626.
HEAVY DUTY HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT Ferguson 175, 275 tractor, Fiat 110-90, Ford 7700, 4WD tractors, 416 Caterpillar 4x4 L/Backhoe, Cummings L-10 engine with gear box, crown/pinion & gear box for Fiat 140-90 tractor, 1 metal lathe. Tel: 667-3611, 699-2563, 671-1809.
diesel nonturbo - Call: 688-7435. for sale delivery to spot. Call 617-5536. washer and wardrobe. Contact 225-7606. breed puppies and dog. Tel: 625-0345. pups. Call 625-0345. RI bike, no reasonable offer refused. Contact 623-4045. salon chairs, $45 000 each. Contact 658-4009. Terrier puppies just over 8 weeks Call 616-8005, 6611720, 231-9781, 223-6463. German Shepherd pups. Tel: 220-8904, 2202277, 629-1471. for sale! Comes with 2 controllers, 14 games, all cables. Top condition. Call 667-3885. shepherd pups and dogs, husky puppies. Tel: 6250345. Dachshund puppies. Contact: Indira 231-5048, 615-3687. Generator 59 KVA, like new - 604-0054, 627-2981. 500 series printer. Call 231-5038, 2315047. 08:00hrs - 16:00hrs. Shitzu and Poodle, vaccinated and dewormed. Call 275-1122. size clothing, quality American clothing starting from $600. Contact: 219-1225, 639-7114. 4050, 2450 PV - 2000, 2600 and more. Tel: 662-6024, 233-6337. Cruiser fishing boat without icebox $900 000 neg. Call 642-8200, 671-1533, 616-4336. fishing boat without icebox $900 000 neg. 2 years old. Tel: 616-4336, 6394454, 688-0159. canteen/juice bar, equipped with running water, generator, cupboards etc - 218-0121, 638-9116, 603-0976.
pups, German shepherd pups, 682-2148, 618-2903. Desktop Computer S y s t e m s , H i g h S p e c. C o m plete with Dell LCD Monitor, Keyboard & Mouse. Tel: 6912077. Box For To y o t a H i l u x P i c k u p , L e a f Springs, Steering Arm, Fenders and Lamps - Tel: 691-2077. high protein quality broiler feed (chicken) $5 800 per 100-lb bag. For more details, please call: 694-8382. Flask Mercury 99.9999% purity - Contact Office 219-4535 08:00hrs 17:00hrs engine Yamaha all sizes - diesel generator, welding plan, Tacoma and F150 Ford.-Call 682-5474. arrived! Used truck tyres 11-R 22.5, GRIP 6mm. Price $28 000 - $30 000 each. Call 6274148. arrived! A new shipment of combine parts, Italianmade - 660-0342, 222-3538, 3353100. Bel Air 335-3434, 3354122. -made Perkins engines 4236, 6354, 1004. Rebuilt engines on bed. Contact: 6490755, 624-3187. WATTS power inverter, 2300 watts generator, Yamaha 4stroke outboard engine, Hotpoint washer 225-2319, 688-7224. Digital camera, 14 mega pixels, 5 times zoom, 2.7", 4 GB memory card, batteries, USB cable - $18 000. Call: 600-6560. nailgun & compressor, DEWALT DW307 reciprocating saw, Makita 220V jack hammer, DeWalt cordless drill. 2252319, 688-7224. System 200w and 300 w panel package, DC lighting kits, solar system with ac 110v outlets, batteries included. 693-1752, 226-7742. Louvre doors, Canadian-made from $8 000 up, 25% off regular price. Call 233-0608 Monday - Friday (08:00hrs 17:00hrs. Miller generator and welding plant on trailer, 8 000 watt generator and 225 G. Price $675 000 neg. Call 695-6461, 639-7758, 225-0024. QSC AMP, 2000 MX QSC AMP 4 - 18 inch bass boxes, 4 midrange 18-inch, 4 horns , 4 bullet/tweeters, CD 488 jugglers, Numark mixer. Call 2533070.
your icicles, beverage needs available, flavour emulsions in wholesale and retail quantities (1-litre, ½-gal and 1-gal bottles at affordable prices. Call 668-2217, 676-6963, 218-1611.
pool tables and accessories (packets, cloth, coin shoot and cue sticks) - contact: Naka Poke - 614-4841, 621-9787.
fish in wholesale and retail quantities - trout, shark, snapper and mackerel. Tel: 695-8229, 649-8921.
Company: Plywood. Call 660-3755, 688-7714, sizes 3/16, ¼ , 3/8 , ½ , 5/8 , ¾ - any number of sheets available.
equipped mobile snackette/juice bar with generator, running water, cooler, tables and cupboard going cheap. Owner leaving country. Tel: 638-9116.
250 NIGHT HAWK MOTOR BIKE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. TEL: 6769160. tankers, 19 000 and 20 000 litres, GRR 2140, GRR 2129 new condition. Call 641-0519, 231-8473. long wheel base Land Rover, 110 Defender, one Kubota excavator, Kubota generator 10 KV, self-start. All in good working condition. Call 692-2521, 231-6322.
tiles at discount prices (European style) approximately one container left, 1 complete 6" land dredge (Kubota engine) $1.5M neg. Contact: 616-3413, 6926159.
$25 000, Viewsonic monitor $20 000, Radeon Graphics $15 000, Cord AMD Logitech webcam $3 000, Linksys wireless router $15 000, Samsung sync master $35 000, Nintendo DS with 6 games $15 000, computer desk, good condition, 6 months old $30 000. Call 664-2963, 225-6219. : 3 pool tables drop pockets $200 000, balls, cues, freezers $60 000, large fridges $80 000, air-conditioned BTU 8000 and 1100, price $15 000, chop saw $15 000, circle saw $10 000, jig saw $5 000, CD player $5 000, small TV, 40" TV, 82-egg chicken incubator $80 000, BBQ grill $10 000, Jacuzzi with pump, office chairs $12 000 black leather, computers, monitors and keyboards $10 000. Contact: 688-2944, 602-3406.
VEHICLES FOR SALE VEHICLE FOR SALE
Premio PNN series, one driver, clean condition. Owner leaving the country Tel: 2230213. Noah (Private), super condition, owner leaving month end, must sell. 642-4523.
Lancer car, manual transmission. Contact: 621-6347, 654-1145, 698-6031.
Cynos, stick shift 2door saloon - PKK 3177. Price neg. Tel: 226-0926, 649-4912.
RAV4, PNN series, excellent condition, low mileage. 592-690-2558, 592-6411969.
212 Toyota Carina, PSS series, white, automatic - Call 6212992. Mitsubishi Fuso with hyaab and one Toyota Dyna with hyaab. Call: 621-2859. Titan 424 GMM series, F250 - 424 off-road tyres. Call 623-4045, 227-5500. Toyota Raum. Price $1.2M neg., Contact 665-1554, 225-3273. Call after 17:00hrs. BB for sale. First owner, low mileage, $1.4M neg. 610-4291, Ron
2005 Tacoma, Primo, Hilux, 4 doors. Contact 627-8057, 629-5178.
, SILVER, 212, PMM series. Tel: 676-8229, 6608404.
Carina Wagon, very affordable. 616-2409
4 2002 PNN 1562 - Contact 626-3818.
Ford pickup year 2006 No. GSS, 7208. Phone 6123696, 227-6766.
170 Carina in good condition, rims etc. Tel: 643-5431. Primo PPP series, 17-inch magrims, alarm, AC. Price neg. Call: 618-5509. LEYLAND Daf truck with hyab, Caldina Wagon. Tel.. 626-5706. (1)Toyota fielder wagon 2006 contact 656 9476/682 1822 192 Carina car, excellent condition. Contact: 692-5857. Honda Civic EK3, in excellent condition, AC, mags. Price $1.1M neg. Call: 609-0686. 4door Hilux King Cab and Two Hilux pick-up. Contact 665-5776. Vitara, immaculate condition, Tel. 629-2371, 694-6027. Toyota Alex. Tel. 6257416. 315i - $1.7M. Excellent condition. Call: 609- 6437. motor car, femaledriven, first owner, excellent condition. Tel: 662-8105. good working condition, (no AC) $500 000. Please call 666-4000, 257-0193. RAUM PLL series. Price $1.1M neg. Contact: 618-5787. Wagon HB 4809. Contact 222-3499, 6240441. wagon PMM 6213 silver grey, mags, deck, perfect $1.55M neg. Contact: 691-5693, 227-1664. new model, PPP, $1.3M neg. 641-2477. 192 motor car PJJ series $700 000 neg - Contact 612-9522, 694-0592. Altezza PRR series $2.65M neg. Call Danny, 6234790. $1.850M. Call 600-0305, 6857734. minibus BSS series, never worked. Excellent condition. Tel: 270-4225, 622-8229.
(1) Nissan Blue Bird 2007 unregistered CONTACT 656 9476 owner migrating
Vitz $1.75M, Contact Robin, Tel. 6550647. 82 Starlet Turbo, stick gear, DVD, AC. Tel. 682-0997 100 PHH series, good condition $550 000. Contact: 651-8352. minibus cat-eye, excellent condition, mag, CD deck, Call: 266-2842, 667-8675. BUS, No. BHH 6913, very good working condition. Contact 648-5511, 696-2141. CRV, PJJ series, good condition, $1 39M nonnegotiable. Call 657-0482. 4WD KZH minibus, series BLL. Price $1.2M neg. Contact: 681-3004. RZ minibus BLL series, excellent condition. Price $1.1M Contact 647-0834. Serious enquiries only. Vitara, immaculate condition, Tel. 629-2371, 6946027. RAV4, 96 series. Completed 44 thousand miles. Price $1.5M. Tel: 627-6740. MODEL, EXCELLENT CONDITION, PNN $1M. 687-8651, 616-6130. DIFF Toyota Hilux Gasoline and Diesel Pickups, Unregistered, in Excellent Condition. Price neg. Tel: 691-2077. model grey 212 stick shift PSS series. Owner leaving the country. Call: 625-7665. Allex, PPP series, with new tyres, TV, back-up camera, alarm. Call 673-1775, 684-6571. 2004 Premio $2M, one 2008 Premio, both fully loaded. Call: 648-1000. Toyota Carina AT 192, immaculate condition. Price neg. 337-4544, 626-1525. RZ Toyota minibus in excellent condition, CD player, back and front AC unit. Price neg. Contact: 616-0739, 698-3486. 212 new model $1.2M, One G-Touring wagon $1.3M, AT 212 new model $2M, unregistered - 222-5123, 628-3625.
Tundra, Toyota Hilux Surf, two RZ minibuses - all vehicles in excellent condition with low mileage. 623-1355. and AT 170 motor car in good running condition and AT 170 body parts with engine. Contact: 618-5235. PMM series, new model Raum, mag, high tech deck. Price $1.8M neg. Contact: 609-5935. NEW Model PPP series AC, CD, mags, excellent condition. Price $1.25M - Tel: 6138330 wagon, excellent condition, AC, mags, CD, power steering - $1 600 000 neg. Tel: 626-2884. Model Axela PRR 4115, low mileage 16" chrome rims, alarm, music, body kit. 256-3542, 6175559. Chevy Astro van, in excellent condition, AC, No. GSS 2169. Price$1.4M neg. Call: 6090686. Carina. Contact R&T Taxi Service, 212 Lance Gibbs & New Garden Street, Queenstown. Tel: 227-2435, 2270183. Toyota RAV4 with mags, auto start, alarm etc., year 2002. Price $2.9M neg. Tel: 6295300. GX 110, Mark II car in excellent condition at Mon Repos, ECD, Price $2.4 M neg. Tel: 629-5300. , AC, CD, in excellent condition - $975 000. Contact 618-1047. cheap! One twin steering Leyland Daf dump truck, GPP series - $7.5M neg. Contact: 6579200. buy and sell vehicles for cash. We also do trade-in of vehicles 2006 Tacoma, AE 100. 680-3154. Toyota Tundra, CanA r m AT V, S E A D O O J e t - S k i , Evinrude outboard engine 226-0025, 648-3171, 6003171. 318i car, RangeRover SUV PNN, Jaguar XJ6 car, FordExplorer SUV, Honda Delsol, Seadoo Jetski. 688-7224, 2252319. 2003 To y o ta R a u m , n e w m o d e l , PMM series. Excellent condition. Price $1.35M Call 6247684. Chevy Astro van, PSS series, excellent condition, AC, etc. Price $1.5M neg. Contact: 269-0010, 609-0686. , 2005, 2007 & 2010. MANUAL & AUTO 4 X 4, FULLY LOADED. CALL: 227-1511, 651-4578 , year 2000 model, PNN series. Excellent condition. Price $2.5M, Tel: 6698903. Toyota Avensis PSS series, tiptop condition, One Toyota solid def pickup, GRR series Contact: 226-2427, 690-7918 Tina or Chris. Massey Ferguson 699 Tractor 4 wheel drive, One Massey Ferguson 255 tractor with front bucket. Contact: 6133609.
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To y o t a R a u m , fully powered, PMM, AC, mags, perfect for bank purchase, $1.3M. 6126693, 689-4330.
4 x 4 T u n dra extra cab, AC, CD p l a y e r, a l a r m , a u t o m a t i c s i l v e r g r e y, h a r d c o v e r, b e d l i n e r, G P P s e r i e s , 5 n e w B . F. G o o d r i c h a l l t e r rain tyres. $2.8M Call Eddie -618-8016.
TM Double Rear Axle Truck, Excellent Condition, Ideal for mining, fuel, sand etc. 220-5163. N Z E w i t h f l a i r kit, 17" mags, AC, CD, in excellent condition. Price, $1.35M neg. Cell 6 2 8 - 1 6 8 2. minibus BRR 4489, used daily to go to office. $1.75M neg. Tel: 645-2309, 259-3132. To y o t a R a u m PMM series, excellent condition. Call 226-4356, 665-3038. Asking $2:26M neg. , To y o t a P i c k up, 4x4 manual, long base, 2- door diesel, solid axle; excellent condition - Te l : 6 0 3 - 3 3 8 4 . R AV 4 , 2 0 0 1 model, 60 000km, PKK series, excellent condition, automatic, alarm, deck, etc. $2.8M. Contact 613-9239. Lancer, dark grey, PKK series in excellent condition, fully loaded $900 000, Tel: 6462939. CRV new model, excellent condition with sun roof, mags, AC, CD - Price $2.3M neg. 6281682. 2 0 0 6 R u s h S U V, P R R s e r i e s , 3 1 0 0 0 k m . g r e y, e x c e l l e n t c o n d i tion. Lots of features $ 3 . 1 M . C a l l 6 2 2 - 8308, 6553105, 225-1540. Mazda Axela. O w n e r l e a v i n g c o u n t r y. Reasonable offer accepted. Serious enquir i e s o n l y. 6 7 5 - 6 0 6 1 . R a u m , P M M series, and all types of used vehicles in good condition. Call 690-8287, 231-5540. Benz CLK 200 kompressor W209, series PRR, mint condition. Must be sold. Best offer accepted. 623-5492. H i l u x V i g o , ARB bumper and winch, snorkel, AC, CD deck, off road tyres, fog lamps, GMM series - 629-1340, 6652842, 220-7107. AT 212 Carina very good condition, regularly serviced, never worked taxi, no accidents, mag r i m s , C D p l a y e r, a l a r m , P r i c e $ 1 . 3 M n e g . Te l : 6 6 9 8740. p i c k u p 4 W D T100 from USA, not registered, extra cab with cap, excellent condition, drives l i k e n e w, n o r u s t . P r i c e $2.5M, Tel: 612-8879, 6782918, 626-0288, 629-7546. To y o t a 2 1 2 . S e r i o u s e n q u i r i e s o n l y. V i e w ing can be done on Saturd a y o r S u n d a y. C o n t a c t 621-3843. fuel tankers double axle 20 000 and 19 000 litres, GRR 2129, GRR 2140. New condition. Call: 641-0519. black unregistered Nissan, note year 2005, fully loaded with alloy wheels, fog lamps, keyless entry and keyless drive. Interested persons kindly contact: 6456828. RZ long base minib u s , 1 5 - s e a t e r, B J J 7 3 7 9 , good working condition, works in Kitty/ Campbellville, mag rims. Asking price $650 000 neg. Contact: 668-8262.
To y o t a Hilux Gasolene & Diesel P i c k - u p s , R ecently Arrived, Unregistered, in Excellent Condition Call 691-2077. To y o t a c a r P L L 3720, Black in excellent condition, flair kit - wood grain dash board, 15" mags, music, 58 000 miles, $1.45M. Call 680-9741, 680-1013. minibus, BLL series EFI long base, 15 inches mag rims, CD and flash drive player, Price $1.2M, Te l 226-2996, 6193593, 686-1940. 3412 Caterpillar Marine engine with 7 to 1 twin disc gear box and one twin disc 514c 2½ to 1 and one industrial Caterpillar 3406 engine. Call: 6270231. R AV 4 , l a t e PLL series (17" mags) $2.8M neg. Unregistered To y o t a Allion and Premio at unbeatable prices, Nissan Caravan 15-seater bus BDD series $300 000 neg. Contact 6163413, 692-6159. Auto Sales, Lot 2 George Street, W / R u s t . W e b uy and se l l used vehicles, Premio, A l l i o n , 2 1 2 C a r i n a , AT 1 9 2 , I S T, R u n x , V i o s , R a v e - 4, CRV, all models of pick-ups, RZ buses, wagons. Yo u a s k , w e h a v e i t . 2 3 1 3690, 649-0329, David. Chief Auto S a l e - Te l : 6 2 3 - 0 7 8 6 To y o t a F i e l d e r W a g o n 2 0 0 4 , To y o t a F i e l d e r W a g o n 2 0 0 6 , To y o t a I S T 2 0 0 3 , To y o ta CRV PNN ser ies. All vehicles unregistered, fully loaded - Prices neg. or selling your used motor vehicle? Call Marketing Pro on 619-5784 M arketingadvo2013@gmail: In stock: 170, 192, 212, N Z E , F i e l d e r, A l l i o n , S p a c i o , P r e m i o , P i ckups and many m o r e a t t h e best prices To y o t a C a m r y, 2003 year model, late PRR series, powered leather seats, automatic wipers, fog lamps, 17" alloy wheels, wood g r a i n f i n i s h i n t e r i o r, a u tomatic and adjustable headlights, CD MP3 player with USB and IPod connection. Call: 6453775. Vo x y $ 1 . 9 M , H o n d a F i t $ 1 . 3 M , To y o t a Ceres $675 000. All vehicles are in extremely excellent condition, mags, music, fully powe r e d A C , P W, P M , P S , r e mote start alarm, etc. O w n e r l e a v i n g c o u n t r y. Call Prem 647-7401. T r a c t o r 2 3 5 Massey 5WD, 185 Massey 5WD, 290 Massey 4WD - 3 gear stick, 275 Massey 5WD, 4240 Massey 4WD, 5000 Ford 5WD, 6600 Ford 5WD, 6610 Ford 4WD, 6610 New Holland Ford 4WD, 7610 New Holland Ford 4WD, 7910 New Holland Ford 4 WD, John Deer 4 WD, Contact Rams 619-4483, 226-6325, 6 8 5 -3568.
VEHICLES FOR SALE Axela- LED Drl headlamps with HID, fog lamps with HID, sports chrome grille, sports suspensions with adjustable shock and struts, 17" Mazda wheels, keyless entry with push ignition, rear spoiler (extra complete set of OEM springs and a full size spare). Asking price $2M, neg. Te l : 6 0 0 - 4 8 8 6 . C a m r y, 2 0 0 3 year model, leather seats, po wered seats, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, new Toy o t a C D / M p 3 p l a y e r with USB and Ipod connection 17 inch rims, door vis o r s , f og lamps, cruise control, s ecurity system with trunk access on key, late PRR series, retractable mirrors - Call: 645-3775 - All types of Japanese vehicles, motor spares and accessories. In s t o c k a r e : - T O Y O TA H i a c e minibuses (Pit Bull), Hilux (single and extra cabs), C a r i n a , C o r o l l a , R u s h , Allion, P r e m i o , I S T, B B , V i t z , R u n x , Allex, Sienta, R a u m , S p a c i o , Prado. MITSUBISHI, canters, MAZDA - Axela, D e m i o , H O N D A - C R V, F i t , S2000 - Sports Car. E a s y credit available 6 months no interest. All vehicles sold with warr a n t y. Also available:Degreasers in 45-gallon drums, 1-gallon bottles a n d s p r a y b o t t l e s. Rig ht and left sliding glass, trunk glass, windscreen and door glasses for the P i t b u l l b u s e s i n w h o l e sale a nd retail quantities. Contact: 223-2400, 233-2681, 624-7808. T o y o ta N o a h ; To y o t a Voxy, T o y o t a IST (New S h a p e ) S u z u k i S w i f t ; Daihatsu Move (660cc ) M e r c e d e s Be nz C200 C o m p r e s s or; Corolla AE100 W agon; To y o t a H i a c e M i n i b u s R Z ; Pitb u l l S t y l e F r e e z e r Va n ; Land Cruiser (fully loaded); M a z d a P r o ce e d 4WD Extra-cab p i ckup; To y o t a H i l u x 4WD Extra-cab pickup s - 3R Z , 5 L , 3L-Solid Differential; Mits u b i s h i C a n t e r T r u c k s 3 , T O NS OPEN T RAY, 2-TON 4WD; 4- TONS Freezer; N i s s a n A t l a s 2 Ton Truck. P r e - O r d e r y o u r u n i t s early and get t h e b e st prices. Full aft e r - s a l es s e r v i c e a n d f i n a n c i n g a v ailabl e . - All types of Japanese vehicles, motor spares and accessor i e s . I n s t o c k a r e : - T O Y OTA Hiace minibuses (Pit Bull), Hilux (single and extra cabs), Carina, Corolla, Rush, A l l i o n , Premio, IST, BB, Vitz, Runx, A l l e x , S i e n ta , R a u m , Spacio, Prado. MITSUBISHI, canters, MAZDA - Axela, Demio, H O N D A - C R V, F i t , S 2 0 0 0 Sport s C a r . E a s y c r e d i t available - 6 months no interest. All vehicles sold w i t h w a r r a n t y. A l s o a v a i l a ble:- Degreasers in 45-gallon drums, 1-gallon bottles a n d s p r a y b o t t l e s. Right an d left sliding glass, trunk glass, windscreen and door glasses for the Pitbull buses in w holes a l e a nd retail quantities. Contact: 223-240 0 , 2 3 3 2 681, 624-7808.
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! 2006 Toyota Hilux Vigo $6.7M, 2006 Toyota Premio $2.595M, 1 9 9 9 To y o t a R a u m $ 1 . 8 M , 2006 Nissan Bluebird $ 2 . 9 9 5 M , 2 0 0 7 To y o t a I s t $2.75M, 2005 To y o t a A v e n s i s $ 3 . 7 M , 2 0 0 0 To y o t a Hilux (gas) $4.9M, 2003 Nissan Cabstar $2.1M, 2005 To y o t a Hiace Pitbull (seats & Windows) $3.4M, 2005 Mazda Rx-8 With Body Kit $2.9M, 2006 Mazda Axela $2.395M, 2 0 0 3 B m w 3 1 8 i $ 3 . 7 M, 2006 Bmw 320i $5.6M, 2009 Audi A4 $6.99M, 2002 Nissan March $1.8M, 1999 Daihatsu Mov e $ 1 . 7 M , 2 0 0 7 To y o t a A x i o $ 2 . 7 M , 2 0 0 4 To y o t a S i e n t a $ 2 . 0 5 M , 2 0 0 2 To y o t a A l l i o n $ 2 . 6 5 M , 2 0 0 7 To y o t a A l l i o n $3.595M, 2007/8 Honda Cr-v $6.75M, 2006 Suzuki Grand V i t a r a $ 5 . 8 M , 2 0 0 7 To y o t a R a v - 4 $ 6 . 4 M , 2 0 0 7 To y o t a Belta(silver) $2.9M, 2000 To y o t a M r s $ 2 . 8 M , 2 0 0 2 To y o t a Succeed(white) $2.1M, 2004 To y o t a Platz(white) Sprayed Bk In W h i t e $ 2 . 2 M , 2 0 0 2 To y o t a Prius(beige) $2.2M, 2002 To y o t a W i l l V s ( b l u e ) $ 2 . 3 5 M , 2 0 0 2 To y o t a S u c c e e d ( s i l v e r ) $2.1M, 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer Cedia(silver) $1.9M.
driver to drive school bus for school located in Bagotstown, East Ba n k Demerara. Attractive remuneration and flexible hours. Cal l 2 3 3 - 5 9 9 2 between 08:30hrs and 15:00hrs.
& SON AUTO SAL E S L O T 2 3 5 S O U T H ROAD AND LIGHT STREETS, BOURDA, GEORGETOWN, TEL: 6295178, 233-8655. USED Premio $2.7M (unregistered), New Model Raum $ 1. 650M ( P N N s e r i e s ) , Allion $2.05M, Cedia L a n c e r -$1.1M, Honda Civic $1M, Fielder Wagon $1.6M, Corona 170 Wagon $800 0 0 0 , A E 11 0 C o r o l l a $925 000, Raum $ 1 . 2 5 M , Ta c o m a ( G R R s e ries) $2M,RZ bu s $ 1 . 2 M , Range Rover Des 5L e n g . S olid Deff $5M, Honda A c c o r d $ 9 0 0 0 0 0 , AT 1 9 2 $ 9 0 0 000, Marino $ 7 5 0 0 0 0 , To y o t a V e r o s a $ 2 . 9 M , N e w M o d e l 2 1 2 $ 1 . 3 5 0 M , To y o t a R AV 4 $ 2 . 2 M . Axela Price $2.3M, 2007 Axio T V / D V D $2.8M , 2 004 P r e m i o T V / D V D $ 2 . 4 M . To y o t a H i l u x 4WD, Bedliner like new $1.9M, new model Coaster 2 9 - s e a t e r. P r i c e $ 3 . 2 M . 2 0 0 3 To y o t a I S T b o d y k i t , fully loaded $2.2M, 2003 To y o t a V i t z $ 1 , 8 7 M , 2 0 0 3 Fielder wagon, black interior. Price $2.2M , 2 0 0 4 Spacio TV/DVD $2.3M, 2007 Fielder wagon $2.8M, Te l : 626-2466, 220-5124. To y o t a Ta c o m a 4 x 4 2008 model automatic, fully loaded with 4" lift kit, headers, modified exhaust on/ o ff road tyres with 17" mags, PRR. Price $4.5M. One To yota Avensis 2006 model f u l l y l o a d e d , P P P. P r i c e $3M . O n e H o n d a AT V 475cc 2010 model, double shock s r e v e r s e g e a r , d rive shaft, five forw a r d . P r i c e $ 1 . 7 M . Te l . 2 2 0 3523, 616-1578 . & SON AUTO SAL E S - L O T 1 8 5 C H A R LOTTE & KING STREETS, M A R A J B U I L D I N G, T E L # 2 2 7 0265, 227-1881, 629-5178, 627-8057 - USED Honda Civic $ 1 M , AT 1 9 2 $ 9 0 0 0 0 0 , A E 11 0 C o r o l l a $925 000, Rumh $ 1 . 2 5 M , Ta c o m a ( G R R series) $2M, RZ Bus $1.2M, New Model Raum $1.650M, Allion $2.05M, BMW 318, Premio $2.6M unreg. M a r i n o $750 000, Mitsubishi Lancer (2007 model) $1.8M. To y ota V e r o s a $ 2 . 9 M . To y o t a R AV 4 $2.2M. (unregistered TA C O M A & 4 D O O R H I LUX VIGO.
. live-in domestic, to take care of elderly Call 222-4586. Confidential Secretary: Apply to tonyreidsrealty@hotmail.com hire car driver to w o r k a n d k e e p c a r. C a l l : 668-6455. from 0 8 : 0 0 h r s t o 1 6 : 0 0 h r s . Te l : 231-4172. mature hire car driver. Call 227-4545, 2274445. - dry wall/sheet rack. Must know to do neat work - 223-5401. Shikhan Hotel, 34 Princes Street, Wortmanville. Apply in person. car driver to work with base, age 45 years and o l d e r. Te l : 2 2 3 - 7 6 3 4 , 6 6 7 4731. Ty p i s t / S e c r e t a r y and Personal Assistant e m a i l tonyreidsrealty@hotmail.com LORRY DRIVER A N D P O RT E R . C O N TA C T: 226-2623, 226-5473. for light domestic work, must know to cook, Call: 619-0797, 686-1272. domestic c l e a n e r, s e r i o u s e n q u i r i e s o n l y. F o r f u r t h e r i n f o r m a tion, call 646-4327. to work in bakery located in Best Vill a g e W C D . Te l . 2 5 4 - 1 3 9 9 , 627-2515. guard to work in Meadow Bank. Age 4065. Contact: 226-0772 a Bel Air resident, a great cleaner and washer - 225-2709, 6932526, 225-5198. technician, barber, hair dresser. Call 6877566, 225-5360 - Jenny guards to work in the interior, GDF preferred. Contact: 226-9768. maid to work in Georgetown, three times a week. Tel. 667-0524. Managers to work on land dredges i n t h e i n t e r i o r. C o n t a c t : 226-9768. live-in domestic for East Bank Demerara. Must be from Be r b i c e / Essequibo. One kid welc o m e . 6 11 - 3 8 0 2 . experienced female merchandiser/ sales representative and factory workers - Contact: 227-3341, 6991212.
male Apprentice Welder, 666-2101, 233-2847. Call between 08:00hrs and 08:30hrs; after 19:00hrs. : T hirtyfive Security Officers .Apply SECURITY ALLIANCE, Barrack Street, Kingston (Upstairs Fed Ex). , Bobcat o p e r a t o r, t r u c k d r i v e r, skilled labourers all for road construction - contact: 681-2995, 6471615. SUPERVISOR/ MANAGER FOR 704. Must have catering and event planning experience. Contact 223-5273/ 4. Stations to rent. Contact : 231-4010, 6 2 7 - 8 2 7 7 , 6 6 9 - 6 11 0 . A d dress is Robb and Albert Streets. Also two experienced barbers and two hairdressers with customers. person to clean and must know to cook, 2 r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s are needed. Call 646-3929. G i r l / B o y and Porters. Apply i n p e r s o n t o A v i n a s h W a t e r Street, 08:30hrs to 16:30h r s . and yellow c a b s , c o n t a c t R & T Ta x i Service 212 Lance Gibbs & New Garden Street, Q u e e n s t o w n . Te l : 2 2 7 2435, 227-0183. /outdoor Sales Representative. Must be computer-litera t e a n d a b l e t o w ork with limited supervision. Call 225-8061, 672-4090. We chatting.com Western Union CSR Operator: Apply to Jends P h a r m a c y, Mandela between D'Urban and Hadfield Streets - with two refere n c e s . Te l : 2 2 7 - 5 9 3 5 . Clerk. Must have valid Police Clearance, at least 3 subjects CXC, able to work flexible hours, excellent reporting skills. Contact 2315359, 672-7189. experienced mechanic to work at Meadow Bank, EBD. Must be able to overh a u l p a r k i n g e n g i n e , 2545 year s o l d , $ 5 0 0 0 p e r d a y . Te l . 2 2 5 - 9 3 0 4 , 2 2 6 0772. experienced cook - Mon-Fri: must have food handler's certificate and 2 recent recommendations Call: 613-3621 employees t o w o r k i n f a c t o r y. Apply at 353 East Street, Georgetown. Monday 08:00hrs - 16:00hrs, Saturday 08:00hrs 12:00hrs (between L a m a h a a n d New Market Streets. and outd oor sales representative for thriving business. Interested persons write t o : P e r s o n n e l M a n a g e r, PO Box 12154, G e o r g e t o w n , Guyana.
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‘Dynamite’ Delon Charles risking all for Nat Open DELON CHARLES is one half of identical twins born 25 years ago. He and brother Devon looked so much alike that Delon was able to successfully substitute for his sick brother and won a boxing match at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall without anyone, including the coach, recognising the switch. That was back in 2007. Now in October 2014 Delon is hard at work as he trains for the Guyana Boxing Association’s National Open where he feels that a good showing at the upcoming event would be a springboard
Magical Samuels fires Windies to victory ... From Back Page keeper’s end in the ninth over. The dangerous Virat Kohli fell cheaply in the next over for two, edging the fifth ball he faced to Sammy at slip off fast bowler Jerome Taylor, at 55 for two. Dhawan and Ambati Rayudu (13) attempted to rebuild and had added 27 when Rayudu tugged medium pacer Russell to Sulieman Benn at mid-on in the 16th over. In-form Raina lasted two balls before he was bowled by Dwayne Bravo off the inside edge without scoring and India were in strife at 114 for five in the 26th over when Sammy yorked captain MS Dhoni for eight. Samuels was surprisingly introduced in the 29th over and needed only four deliveries to strike, bowling Dhawan who missed a swing at an innocuous delivery. Wickets then continued to fall while the run rate continued to rise - a deadly combination that left India with no way back.
SCOREBOARD WEST INDIES innings D. Smith b Jadeja 46 DJ Bravo c Dhawan b Shami 17 DM Bravo c Dhawan b Mishra 28 M. Samuels not out 126 D. Ramdin c Jadeja b Shami 61 K. Pollard b Shami 2 A. Russell c Kohli b d Shami 1 D. Sammy not out 10 Extras: (b-7, lb-5, w-17, nb-1) 30 Total: (6 wkts, 50 overs) 321 Fall of wickets: 1-34, 2-98, 3-120, 4-285, 5-296, 6-298. Bowling: Kumar 10-1-380 (w-1), Sharma 9-0-61-0 (w-1), Mohammed Shami 9-1-66-4 (w3, nb1), Jadeja 10-0-58-1 (w-2), Mishra 10-0-72-1 (w-1), Raina 2-0-14-0. INDIA innings A. Rahane run-out 24 S. Dhawan b Samuels 68
V. Kohli c Sammy b Taylor 2 A. Rayudu c Benn b Russell 13 S. Raina b DJ Bravo 0 MS Dhoni b Sammy 8 R. Jadeja not out 33 B. Kumar c Sammy b Samuels 2 A. Mishra lbw b DJ Bravo 5 M. Sharma c Taylor b Rampaul 8 M. Shami b Rampaul 19 Extras: (lb-1, w-14) 15 Total: (all out, 41 overs) 197 Fall of wickets: 1-49, 2-55, 3-82, 4-83, 5-114, 6-134, 7-138, 8-146, 9-155. Bowling: Rampaul 8-0-482 (w-2), Taylor 10-1-50-1 (w-2), DJ Bravo 6-0-28-2 (w-5), Russell 4-0-21-1 (w3), Benn 5-0-16-0, Sammy 5-0-23-1, Samuels 3-010-2. Man-of-the-Match: Marlon Samuels
to better things. “In my mind I am seeing the Pan Am and Olympic Games. Participating in those games would be a dream come through,” the bantamweight Delon Charles said. 2014 has been a good year for the diminutive but brave Charles. In February he secured a gold medal in the four-nation Goodwill Games staged at the Sports Hall. Within three months he added two more gold medals, one from an invitational competition in Barbados and the other from the St Lucian Games. In St. Lucia, Charles gave ring lessons, free of DELON CHARLES charge to a Martinique box-
er, then a St Lucian on his way to the gold. However, now looming in the not-too-distant future when the bell sounds to signal the start of the National Open he has a ring date with the lanky Imran Khan, who has ruled the local bantamweight scene for some time. As coach Sebert Blake has masterly moulded Charles into a well-oiled fighting machine,it is easy to see why the dapper fighter oozes confidence. “I don’t see Imran Khan as anything special, said Charles who is employed at the National Bureau of Standards. “ I am not boasting but I can handle any bantamweight anywhere.” Since joining the amateur ranks 15 years ago the former Albouystown resident has been with the Forgotten Youth Foundation gym. In the past two weeks his training has intensified. “Once I train hard then my fight would be easy. My focus now is the National Open and being crowned bantamweight champion. I am willing to do whatever it takes to get there,” he said The GBA will stage the National Open on October 24, 25 and 26.
WICB thanks players for professionalism and reasoned approach ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today congratulated and thanked the members of the West Indies Cricket Team for their professionalism and sterling performance in the First One Day International against India resulting in a win for the regional team by a comprehensive 124 runs. As is known, the match was under a cloud of possible disruption through withdrawal of player services, and the WICB, the BCCI and all our partners and stakeholders and especially
cricket fans are no doubt delighted that a reasoned approach was taken in ensuring that the match was played. West Indies fans and the WICB are equally pleased with the result which was achieved through an obvious total team effort. The WICB looks forward to the successful staging of the following four ODIs and the full tour of India as the team continues to prepare for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.
Rafman Ali 15/15 Softball set to bowl off October 26 THE NATION’S top softball teams are expected to be on show once again when the second edition of the Rafman Ali 15/15 softball tournament commences on October 26 at various venues on the East Coast of Demerara and in Georgetown. Entrance fee is $10 000 per team and the competition will be played in the Open and Over-35 categories with the winners of the open division taking home a trophy and $100 000 and the runners-up a trophy and $50 000.
The winning team in the Over-35 segment will collect a trophy and $50 000 and the second place a trophy and $25 000. Interested teams can contact Rafman Ali on 680-1805 or 654-2233 for more information. Matches are set for at Parika, Everest Cricket Club, GNIC, Better Hope, Enterprise and Success ground, with Regal Masters and Wolf Warriors ready to defend their Over-35 and Open titles which they won in the first edition.
LSCL Inter-Community Tournament
Hill Foot Vipers and Wiruni cart off honours HILL FOOT Vipers won by six runs while Wiruni overcame All Star Conquerors by three runs to be the respective male and female winners when the Linden Softball League’s (LSCL) Inter-Community 12/12 softball cricket competition finals were played last Sunday at the Bayrock Community Centre ground. The female final was contested first and after winning the toss All Star Conquerors sent Wiruni in to bat. The eventual winners chalked up 115 for 6 off their allotted overs as player-of-the-final Stacey Osborne topscored with 32 and Pamela King supported with 30. Patricia Tello was the best bowler with 4 for 16 off 3 overs for All Star Conquerors, who in reply could only reach 112 for 6 off their allotted 12 overs as Charlene Isaacs scored 24 and Akilla Castello 16, with Amesha Fredericks taking 2 for 16 for the champions.
In the male final Kairuni won the toss and sent in their opponents Hill Foot Vipers to bat and they scored 121 all out in their allotted 12 overs, as Lamtie Hinds top-scored with 34 runs. The best bowlers for the Kairuni team were Ricky Raghubeer with 3 for 26 and Hakeem Singh who took 2 for 12, before their team were bowled out for 115 in 11.1 overs, falling short by six runs despite Deon Smith’s even half-century and 16 from Marlene Barrett as Narine Lakenauth took 4 for 22 and Hinds 3 for 26 for Hill Foot Vipers. The main sponsors for these two tournaments were the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Star Party Rentals, Regal Stationery, Builders Lumber Yard, Regional Democratic Council of Region 10 (Upper Demerara/ Berbice) and Sam’s General Store. (Joe Chapman)
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GSSF members successful at Suriname practical shooting competition TWO MEMBERS of the Guyana Sport Shooting Federation (GSSF) returned home last Monday, after competing in the International Practical Shooting Confederation Region of
Suriname Level II Match held in that country last Sunday. The GSSF was once again represented by Ryan McKinnon and president Vidushi Persaud at a match held at
the MTC Ranges in Suriname and one match consisted of seven stages requiring a minimum of 140 rounds of 9mm or higher calibre. These dynamic stages required competitors to
shoot as accurately as possible at multiple targets that were set up in various scenarios and distances: some through window cutouts, around walls, while moving, reloading and others under tables. “There were even stages that stipulated shooting with your right hand only and another with your left hand only, all the while trying to beat the clock and complete the stage with a better time than your competitor, with points being deducted for misses and any hits on specific penalty targets,” explained the participants Most importantly, all this is to be done safely, while keen specially trained Range Officers were present managing the strict business of safety for all in blazing sunshine and typically high tropical humidity. When the smoke cleared and the dust settled, McKinnon, a leading Guyanese Practical Shooter had to settle for third place in Standard division earning 519.0146 points overall, only just losing out on second place to veteran Surinamese Claude Lee 519.1351 points and division favourite Surinamese Mark Jie Tjoe Foek who took the top prize with a runaway 654.6745 points. Medals were also awarded for the top three spots per division for every stage and this saw McKinnon secure for Guyana two silver medals and Persaud one silver medal with Persaud showing dominance behind Jie Tjoe Foek in the right
Ryan McKinnon (left) and Vidushi Persaud pose with their trophies and medals won at the MTC Range in Suriname. (Photo courtesy GSSF) hand only stage. She also secured the second place Lady Category Trophy finishing behind veteran Surinamese Angelique Tjon Kon Joen. Meanwhile, the local shooters expressed appreciation to their Surinamese neighbours whom they fondly view as family from a larger global group thanks to the camaraderie that IPSC matches build and were grateful for the much needed practice obtained in this format of sport shooting. The GSSF expressed its gratitude to IPSC Suriname for the usual kind invitation and for facilitating the attendance of their members
to such matches, with special ‘Thank you’ extended to IPSC Suriname’s Regional Director Mr Serge Tjin Wong Joe and Match Director Mr Sergio Tjon for their tireless contribution towards practical shooting within the Caribbean region. GSSF is dedicated towards encouraging and promoting practical shooting for all Guyana and in this regard, they will be hosting a Match on October 25 from 14:00hrs, which will be open to all established Practical Shooters of Guyana. Pre-registration is recommended, so interested persons can contact any executive member of the GSSF for further details.
Spin duo banned over actions BANGLADESH’S Sohag Gazi and Zimbabwe’s Prosper Utseya have been suspended from bowling in international cricket after the International Cricket Council (ICC) ruled their actions were illegal. The ICC ruled the off-spinners had exceeded the 15-degree limit of arm extension in their bowling actions permitted by its regulations. “The International Cricket Council today confirmed that an independent analysis has found the bowling actions of Bangladesh’s Sohag Gazi and Zimbabwe’s Prosper Utseya to be illegal and, as such, both off-spinners have been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect,” an ICC statement said. In accordance with ICC rules, both play-
ers can apply for reassessment once they have modified their bowling actions. Utseya’s action was reported after the one-day international against South Africa in Bulawayo on August 21, and Gazi’s action was called into question after an ODI against the West Indies in St George’s a day later. Utseya is Zimbabwe’s second highest ODI wicket-taker with 130 wickets in 160 games, while Gazi has 22 victims in 20 ODI matches. Their bowling suspensions come a few months after fellow off-spinners Saeed Ajmal (Pakistan), Sachithra Senanayake (Sri Lanka) and Kane Williamson (New Zealand) were also banned from bowling in international fixtures for illegal actions.
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GVF launches 3rd International Invitational Volleyball Club Festival BEHIND full sponsorship from Guyoil, the Guyana Volleyball Federation (GVF) launched its 3rd Annual International Invitational Volleyball
Club Festival at the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) High Street Georgetown headquarters. Reggie Bhagwandin,
Guyoil’s Operations Manager, said that for the company, supporting the sport of Volleyball comes as first nature and the tournament is one of importance since
… Tournament to run November 7-9 it allows locals to match their skills with other top players, primarily from the Caribbean - something he
GVF representative Shantel Maloney accepts the sponsorship cheque from Guyoil’s Finance Controller Rosalyn Franklin while other members look on.
Persaud wins GNRA Smallbore Novices competition THE GUYANA National Rifle Association (GNRA) Smallbore section ran off a Novices Shooting competition last Saturday at the Guyana Police Force Tactical Services Unit (TSU), Eve Leary-based range. Surujballi Persaud with an overall total of 177 points was declared the winner in the 5-metre and 8-metre Precision shoot with .22 pistol using both strong and weak hands at both distances. Second position went to Joshua Ramlakhan who amassed 168 points while third place was taken by Compton Sarabo with 164 points. Persaud won the first stage at five metres with 93 points beating into second position Sarabo who recorded 92 points while Ramlakhan was third with 89 points. Ramlakhan, however,
turned the table on Persaud to score 79 points while Persaud secured 77 points while Sarabo and Sekani Fredericks were tied on 72 points in the competition which attracted 10 shooters including one female debutante.
Results are as follows: 5 metres, 1st - Surujballi Persaud 93 points, 2nd - Compton Sarabo – 92 pointts, 3rd - Joshua Ramlakhan – 89 points. In the 8 metres, 1st - Joshua Ramlakhan 79 points, 2nd - Surujballi Per-
saud 77 points and tied for 3rd Compton Sarabo and Sekani Fredericks with 72 points. Overall: 1st - Surujballi Persaud 177 points, 2nd - Joshua Ramlakhan 168 points and 3rd - Compton Sarabo 164 points.
Overall winner Surujballi Persaud (centre) is flanked by the first runner-up Joshua Ramlakhan (right) and third-placed Compton Sarabo
says locals don’t get to do often. Guyana will host teams from Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, French Guiana, Brazil (Roraima State) for the tournament that runs from November 7 to 9. Bhagwandin, who also served as president of the GVF from 1995 to 2000 pointed out that Guyoil will always be happy to lend support to the GVF; a sentiment that was echoed by the company’s Finance Controller Rosalyn Franklin. Franklin said the tournament is one that sits high on the Volleyball Federation’s calendar of activities for the year and as such, Guyoil will ensure it remains affixed for as long as possible.
The cheque, valued a little over $2M was handed over to the GVF in the presence of several of its key officials, including the president, Captain John Flores, who lauded the efforts of Guyoil for staying on board with sponsoring the tournament again. Flores said that the tournament is one that players from various clubs look forward to, calling it the ‘holy grail’ of tournaments in Guyana. The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Coast Guard Captain said that not often teams can afford to leave the shores of Guyana to participate in tournament overseas, owing to lack of finances. (Rawle Toney)
$1M Mayor’s Cup football tournament set for October 19 kick-off THE ANNUAL Mayor’s Cup Football tournament will kick off on Sunday, October 19 at the Den Amstel ground with Grove Hi-Tech taking on Eagles and Riddim Squad coming up against Uitvlugt. Alpha United are the defending champions after edging Slingerz Football Club by a 1-0 margin at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground and pundits are keen on seeing if the country’s big spending clubs have what it takes to clash again for the tournament’s $1M first place prize. Apart from the first place purse, the team finishing second will pocket $500 000 while third- and fourth-place are set to go home with $200 000 and $100 000 respectively. Games are scheduled to be played on a ‘win or go home’ basis and the final is set for November 23 at the GFC ground. Grove Hi-Tech, Eagles, Riddim Squad, Uitvlugt, Slingerz FC, Alpha United, Mahaica, Pele, Bakewell Buxton Stars, Fruta Conquerors, Sunburst Camptown, BV/ Triumph United, Santos, New Amsterdam United, Kuru Kururu Warriors, Rosignol United, Den Amstel, Victoria Kings, Haslington, Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Georgetown Football Club (GFC), Beacon, Monedderlust, Cougars, Western Tigers, Young Achievers, Agricola, Ann’s Grove, Pouderoyen, Golden Grove, Timehri Panther and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) are the participating teams. The 32-team tournament, according to the fixtures, will see matches being played at the Den Amstel Community Centre ground, Number 5 ground in West Coast Berbice, Victoria ground on the East Coast of Demerara and the GFC ground. (Rawle Toney)
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Much expected from national cycling team this weekend in Puerto Rico By Michael DaSilva MUCH is expected from Guyana’s five-member cycling team that will contest the Elite Caribbean Cycling Championships in Puerto Rico this Saturday and Sunday. The five-man team, which comprises national Road Race champion Geron Williams, Alanzo Greaves, Raynauth Jeffrey, Marlon Williams and Hamza Eastman, is expected to wing out for Puerto Rico today and will get into action on Saturday. The most experienced team member, Geron Williams, believes that the team is a balanced one and one of the strongest in a number of years. The United States of America-based Williams who rides professionally for Stans No Tubes Team returned from that country a week ago and has been putting mileage in his legs leading up to Championships that will involve teams from most of the Caribbean nations including Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Jamaica, St Lucia and host nation Puerto Rico. He said preparations are taking shape and once the other members of the team ride as a team there is no reason why the Golden Arrowhead should not be flown at the presentation ceremony. Williams was invited by CRCA/Foundation NYC, which he rode for last year and most of this year, to be a guest rider with them in the Tobago Cycling Classic, but opted out on advice from his coach and former Guyana Olympian Aubrey Bryce and a few other former national cyclists. He said he was advised to skip the event since it might be too taxing leading up to the Elite Caribbean Champi-
onships starting Saturday. “My aim on Saturday is to be on the podium,” Williams stated, adding that he was travelling quite a bit recently in
GERON WILLIAMS
Tenth Annual Hand-In-Hand 11-race cycle programme set for Saturday THE 10th Annual Hand-In-Hand Insurance-sponsored 11-race cycle programme will be held this Saturday around the inner circuit of the National Park beginning at 09:00hrs. The activity, which will be coordinated by national cycle coach Hassan Mohamed, promises to be very exciting since a number of local pedal-pushers will be absent due to national engagements. The feature event (35-lap) on the day’s programme will see a new champion being crowned as the defending champion, Alanzo Greaves, will be representing Guyana at the Senior Caribbean Cycling Championships in Puerto Rico on the same day. This paves the way for a new champion and most likely it will be one of the more senior cyclists, unless Michael Anthony returns from neighbouring Suriname from the Junior Caribbean Championships in time for Saturday’s programme. Greaves won the feature event last year in a time of one hour 21 minutes 27.58 seconds, but eclipsing the time might pose a problem
since the more junior riders might not be up to scratch. Apart from the feature event, the juvenile riders will also be in action in a 10-lap race. The defending champion is Anthony who won last year’s event in a time of 25 minutes 50.38n seconds. The veterans Under-50 fivelap race is also to be keenly contested since defending champion Junior Niles will have keen competition from Linden Blackman and especially Kennard Lovell. Niles won the event last year returning a time of 27 minutes .06 seconds. Richard Charles, who won the five-lap race for Mountain bikers last year in a time of 13 minutes 13 seconds, is expected to make a successful defence. The other events on the day’s programme include three-lap races for BMX boys and girls nine to 12 years old as well as BMX boys open and BMX boys six to nine years old. A five-lap race for veterans over 60 years of age is also on the day’s card as is a two-lap event for BMX boys six to nine years old.
the United States but has returned to Guyana after competing and things have been quite interesting, He noted that recently, the races in Guyana seem to be going faster and evidently are more challenging. He said that he competed at the USA Criterium Series/Chris Thater Memorial race series in Binghampton New York in August. At that event, Williams crashed out of the race with three laps to go, escaping serious injuries in the process, but was able to start the following day and fortunately, was able to dodge other crashes on the second day and missed placing fourth. On September 14 his team competed at the Bucks County Cycling Classic which attracted 184 starters on which was a very technical eight-corner course that went a distance of 50 miles and 4 000ft of ascent. “It was by far one of the most difficult Criterium races I have competed in and I was able to finish in 16th place” Williams related, adding “The following weekend we travelled to Boston to close the season off at the TD Bank Mayor Cup Cycling Classic. Here I was able to place 10th out of a field of just over 90 starters which saw 66 finishers.” Asked how he felt to be selected to represent Guyana this weekend in Puerto Rico, Williams said, “It’s great that I will be able to represent Guyana this year in Puerto Rico at the Caribbean Championships. Last year due to illness I was forced to abandon all of my ambitions for this event. This year I hope to be in good health for this event, I am always proud to represent Guyana internationally.”
2014 BCB/Carib Beer T20
Sookra’s 85 puts D’Edward into playoffs
… West Berbice also through CRICKET action in this year’s Berbice Cricket Board/Carib Beer-sponsored T20 first division competition continued recently with D’Edward opening batsman Lakeraj Sookra blasting 85 to steer his team to a relatively easy win over Blairmont Community Centre. The win ensured D’Edward a place in the last six playoffs of the competition, having won both of their Zone ‘A’ (West Berbice) preliminary matches so far, with only one left to play. Sookra’s knock which included 10 fours and six sixes is the highest individual score in the competition so far, eclipsing the 83 made by his team mate Eon Abel against Bush Lot Rising Star the previous weekend and made it easy for his team to overtake the fairly challenging 142 for 4 made by Blairmont with 4.1 overs to spare. West Berbice became the other team from that Zone to be assured of a place in the playoff after they beat Bush Lot Rising Star for their second consecutive victory. In Zone B (Canje, New Amsterdam, East Bank) Young Warriors also registered their second victory but would
have to await the outcome of the third preliminary round to know if they would go forward. Spearheading them to their win was off-spinner Linden Austin who took 3 for 4 to restrict Police to 102 for 9 in 20 overs, before national opener Shimron Hetmyer blasted an unbeaten 54 (31 balls 5x4, 1x6), which, together with his elder brother Seon Hetmyer’s unbeaten 36, posted 103 in 12.4 overs for Young Warriors to give them an easy nine-wicket victory. After seeing national Under-19 fast bowler Nial Smith take 3 for 15 to help Universal Solutions Bermine restrict Edinburgh to 111 for 6 in 20 overs, former Guyana Under-15 batsman Leon Williams steered Bermine to an eight-wicket victory with his unbeaten 57 (10x4), receiving support from Essequibo’s Kevon Boodie who made 31. Skeldon Community Centre also registered an eight-wicket victory over GuyTrac Upper Corentyne, who were firstly restricted to 117 for 7 in their 20 overs and then watched as Skeldon, led by 58 (9x4, 1x6) from Trishan Ramdass, reached 118 for 2 in 13.4 overs.
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Kashifa & Shanghai submits bid to host 25th edition football tournament … Matthias confirms GFF to deliberate on provisions
By Rawle Toney FOR THE PAST 24 years, their names have been synonymous with Guyana’s rich sporting history, having played hosts to the country’s largest sporting event. In fact, so great was the Kashif and Shanghai Football tournament, that the organisation was given a National Award; Medal of Service (M.S.) for contribution to football; before a change in administration and turmoil in the sport saw the association being pushed aside. However, the Kashif and Shanghai Organisation is on a comeback and it was disclosed by co-director Kashif Muhammad, that they have submitted a bid to the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) to host their 25th edition of the famed tournament. Christopher Matthi-
as, president of the GFF, confirmed via telephone
KASHIF MUHAMMAD that his office is in receipt of a letter from the Kashif and Shanghai Organisation with regard to hosting their annual year-end
tournament, but could not state if or when permission will be granted. “Yes, we have received a letter from them (Kashif and Shanghai) but I can’t say anything further. We will meet and discuss the proposal shortly,” Matthias said. Asked if there was any other submission from either Sub-Associations or private promoters for tournaments at the same time, the GFF boss said, “Well, we heard that they were two other proposals that are supposed to come in, but so far we haven’t received anything else, other than from Kashif and Shanghai.” Meanwhile, Muhammad pointed out that for the first time, the tournament will see close to 69 teams being represented to arrive with
final 20 and a proposed date of November 14 is set for kick-off. He explained that every association across the country will have a playoff in its respective jurisdiction with the top teams helping to form the last 20 teams, though it was not disclosed how many teams will be selected from the various sub-associations. Quizzed on corporate support, Muhammad said, “Well, we’re in talks with a major sponsor and so far things are going great so now it’s just to wait on the GFF to give us an OK” After receiving sponsorship from Banks DIH for over two decades, a switch saw the event being subsidised by Ansa McAl under its Stag Beer Brand and Muhammad was mum on which of the two will be
the sponsor this year.
CHRISTOPHER MATTHIAS In 2010, the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) and the GFF were deadlocked in a heated debate
as GFA president Calvin Burnett challenged the-then GFF president Colin Klass for the right to have full voting rights and affiliate status for his association. The spat led to the GFF disbanding the GFA until the matter reached the High Court. This saw the genesis of the GFA/Banks Beer tournament which ran simultaneously with the Kashif and Shanghai Football tournament for two years in a row, until FIFA vice-president and CONCACAF president Jeffrey Webb and his team headed to Guyana and put an end to the impasse. But things had only taken a turn for the worse and last year with the Organisation crying foul and having to settle for hosting an inter-secondary tournament which was won by Christianburg Wismar Secondary School (CWSS).
GMR&SC ‘Burnout 2’
Anand Ramchand sets sights on making a clean sweep By Rawle Toney IN drag racing, the rule is simple; get across the finish line first and that is something Anand Ramchand knows more than a thing or two about. On Sunday October 12, the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) will host its International Drag Race Meet at the South Dakota, Timehri circuit from 09:00hrs where Guyana and the Caribbean’s top cars and drivers will ‘burnout’ to see who is fastest over the quarter mile distance. Ramchand will sit behind the wheel of his four toys - a Toyota Supra, Mitsubishi Evolution, Toyota Vitz and a Toyota Celica – and based on the amount of time and finances he has claimed to have spent on his machines, the usual fans who dare to see speed will be entertained. The event which is high on the GMR&SC’s calendar for the year will see Ramchand come up against his
rivals Rondell and Peter Daby, Ryan Dhanram and Sanjay Persaud. “I’m going to excite, I hope they can keep up because I’m coming out to clean-up everything on Sunday,” Ramchand said while speaking to reporters at the GMR&SC Thomas Land-based head office last Tuesday. Meanwhile, though the usual spectacle on Sunday will be on the cars, the Superbikers are also expected to add to the excitement, with the likes Stephen Vieira, Carlos Rodrigues and Carey Griffith being listed as the usual suspects that will be on the track. The Porta Tree Timing System; equipped with specialised starting lights that allow quarter-mile speeds to be recorded, according to the GMR&SC, will be used. Banks DIH is the event’s main sponsor and entrance to the event is $1 000 for adults and children will pay $500.
Anand Ramchand and two of his four cars that will be on show, at the GMR&SC International Drag Race on Sunday.
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(1) Doug Walter-242 & 103 (AUST vs WI, Sydney, 1968-69) (2) Desmond Haynes-148 (WI vs AUST, Antigua, 1978)
Today’s Quiz:
(1) How many wickets WI fast bowler Wes Hall took in Tests? (2) Put these in order beginning with the team the WI first engaged in ODIs: Australia, India, England, Pakistan
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Kashifa & Shanghai submits bid to host 25th edition football tournament SEE STORY ON PAGE 31
Magical Samuels fires Windies to victory as players abandon strike plans
KOCHI, India (CMC) – Marlon Samuels stroked a pristine, unbeaten hundred as West Indies temporarily cast aside their bitter wrangle with players union, WIPA, to crush India by 124 runs in the opening One-Day International here yesterday. Uncertainty surrounded the staging of the contest at the Nehru Stadium after it emerged Tuesday that the Caribbean side were unwilling to take the field in protest over the terms of the recently signed Collective Bargaining Agreement with the West Indies Cricket Board. But after shelving strike plans, the Windies showed no signs of disinterest or lethargy as they rattled up an imposing 321 for six off their 50 overs, with Samuels marching his way to an imperious 126 – his sixth ODI hundred. Recalled for this tour after being dropped for the recent Bangladesh series, the right-hander spanked 11 fours and four sixes and posted 165 for the fourth wicket with Denesh Ramdin who hit 61 off 59 balls. Opener Dwayne Smith stroked 46 from 45 deliveries while stylish left-hander Darren Bravo weighed in with 28, while seamer Mohammed Shami picked up four for 66. In reply, India wasted a start of 49 and then a position of 82 for two in the 15th over, to collapse to a disappointing 197 all out off 41 overs, wherein opener Shikhar Dhawan top-scored with 68 while Ravi Jadeja got 33 not out and Ajinkya Rahane, 24. Samuels was once again at the centre of the Windies success, taking two for 10 from three overs, including
Windies middle order batsman Marlon Samuels exults after chalking up a ton in the first ODI against India yesterday.
Suresh Raina is bowled by Dwayne Bravo for a duck.
a straight six off part-time off-spinner Suresh Raina. Samuels bossed India’s bowling, scoring at will and punished both good and bad deliveries. He cruised into the 90s by clearing mid-off with Mohammed Shami for his seventh boundary before reaching three figures with a single down the ground in the 45th over. Ramdin, who hammered five fours and two sixes, eventually holed out to long-on off Mohammed
DENESH RAMDIN
the key wicket of Dhawan as India slumped to 134 for six in the 29th over and was supported by seamers Dwayne Bravo (2-28) and Ravi Rampaul (2-48). Samuels’ excellent allround efforts earned him the Man-of-the-Match honour and handed the embattled Windies a crucial 1-0 lead in the five-match series. With regular opener Lendl Simmons injured, West Indies took the unusual step of opening with
captain Dwayne Bravo, an experiment that failed after the all-rounder perished for 17 in the eighth over with the score on 34. However, Smith and Darren Bravo then put on 64 for the second wicket, with Smith in particular taking a positive approach to the partnership. The righthander Smith counted four fours and two sixes – both clean hits off left-arm spinner Jadeja. Smith had just cleared
the sightscreen for his second six when he attempted another big hit off the very next ball, and was bowled in the 18th over. Darren Bravo, who hit two fours and a six, followed soon afterwards when he holed out to mid-off off leg-spinner Amit Mishra to leave West Indies on 120 for three in the 23rd over. Samuels and Ramdin then took control of the innings to lead a Caribbean onslaught. Samuels started
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slowly, needing 15 deliveries for his first four runs but slowly got into gear. He dabbed seamer Mohit Sharma to third man for his first boundary before steering Jadeja behind point for his second, a few overs later. Having found his touch, he lifted Mishra for two successive sixes – first over long on and then over long off – at the start of the 31st over to move into the 40s and reached his half-century in style with
Shami in the 45th, and the right-armer then claimed Kieron Pollard (2) and Andre Russell (1) in his next over, to stall the Windies’ late charge. But Samuels and Sammy (10 not out) smashed sixes off Mohammed Shami in the last over which cost 15 runs, as West Indies finished strongly. Dhawan and Rahane gave India a sound start before a terrible mix-up left both batsmen at the See Page 27 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2014