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GUYANA No. 103979 MONDAY OCTOBER 13, 2014

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President sees infrastructural works as ‘vital’ to Region Seven

President Donald Ramotar and Minister of Public Works, Mr. Robeson Benn, inspect the new Potaro Road (Photo By Sonell Nelson)

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President sees infrastructural works as –given district’s renown as the ‘vital’ to Region Seven ‘Gateway to the Hinterland’ PRESIDENT Donald Ramotar, while on other business in Bartica, seat of administration of Region Seven (Cuyuni/ Mazaruni), on Saturday paid a site visit to Potaro Road, where repairs in the sum of $89M are in progress.

During the course of the inspection, he remarked that infrastructural works are “vital” to the Region, given that it is regarded as the ‘gateway’ to the Hinterland, and has the potential of bolstering economic activity in the natural resources sector.

“Region Seven,” he began, “is an important region in our country, like every other region. Region Seven is the gateway into the In-

terior, and it is not an easy terrain; it is rough, so the infrastructure work, while it is expensive, is vital.”

A key aspect of the project, however, is the focus on maintenance. “The infrastructure in the Region has been improving, but the challenge we have is to maintain it,” the President said. .”We have to talk to the operator to understand the weight limitations as they move along roads like the Potaro Road.”

While on the subject of maintenance, President Ramotar made clear his Administration’s commitment to ensure that, where necessary, resources are made available to further improve public infrastructure and,

by extension, improve the livelihoods of all Guyanese.

Accompanying the President during his walk along Potaro Road was Minister of Transport and Public Works, Mr. Robeson Benn, who told the Guyana Chronicle that there are other projects ongoing in the region.

“We have to continue with some drainage works; we also have work going on further up the road,” he said, adding that there is close collaboration with the private sector on many projects in the region, which would go a long way in helping address the issue of maintenance.

“Right now,” Mr Benn said, “we have Guyana Goldfields also working with us to improve on roads used to their concession; so there is collaboration going on with the private sector.”

Some months ago, the state of Potaro Road in particular, and roads in

A section of the recently rehabilitated Potaro Road (Photo by Sonell Nelson)

the region in general, was brought to the attention of the authorities by residents, who asked that something be urgently done to address the situation.

Where the Potaro Road is concerned, heavy traffic and the inclement weather resulted in the rapid deteri-

oration of the laterite road, while sections of the road from Bartica to the Five Miles Housing Scheme, along the Potaro Road, were made nearly impassable due to huge potholes.

In response, a team of engineers from the Public Works Ministry held dis-

cussions with Region Seven Chairman, Mr Gordon Bradford, so as to assess what needed to be done.

During that meeting, the Public Works Ministry disclosed that that section of the road will be rehabilitated, using asphalt.

(Vanessa Narine)

Urling: Blue Caps ‘aligned’ – on call for Local Government with APNU elections

“IT is an alignment of positions on the issue of local government elections. This is something we will continue to advocate for until a date (for Local Government elections) is called.”

This is according to former head of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Executive Chairman of Blue CAPS, Mr. Clinton Urling, when asked about his organisation’s support for A Partnership for National Unity’s (APNU) continuing protest actions, relative to a demand for Guyanese to go to Local Government polls.

According to him, Blue CAPS will lend its support to APNU, since it believes that there must be a move to the overdue local government elections.

APNU’s protest actions, ongoing since mid-September, followed the expiration of an ultimatum given to President Donald Ramotar

by APNU Leader, Brigadier (Rtd) David Granger.

Mr. Granger had called on the Head of State to set a date for local government elections before September

From left, APNU Leader, Brigadier (Rtd) David Granger, with Mr. Clinton Urling, third left, with others during a protest last Tuesday outside of the Office of the President (Photo courtesy of Aubrey Odle)

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However, President Ramotar is holding fast to his position, that he needs for Granger “to clarify what precisely” is his Party’s position before he can “properly respond” to his letter, since he, Granger, was saying one thing, and his Party another.

Before the ultimatum, the APNU had made clear its support for the Alliance For Change (AFC) no-confidence motion, which, if passed with majority support, could see

Guyana heading to an early general elections.

In his reply, by letter, to Mr. Granger last Thursday, President Ramotar requested that the APNU Leader be specific as to what his Party wanted.

Local government elections have not been held in Guyana since 1994. Prior to that, local government elections were last held in 1970. Subsequent to 1994, the elections could not be conducted because of the coincidence with the general and regional elections of 1997. (Vanessa Narine)

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Glenn Lall, others to appear in court today –to face tax fraud charges PUBLISHER of the Kaieteur News, Mr. Glenn Lall, and others fingered in an alleged remigrant duty-free scam are expected to appear in the Magistrate’s Court today.

The filing of the charges followed the disclosure of details of an alleged duty-free scam, which were made public by the Guyana Chronicle after a close examination of the Government of Guyana’s review of the Remigrant Scheme.

Under the remigrant programme, Guyanese who would have resided overseas for more than five years and are returning home to reside are entitled to a number of benefits, among which are import duty-free waivers for vehicles, and tax exemption for household items, once the items at reference were owned for six months or more in the country where the remigrant was living.

In Lall’s case, husband and wife, Narootandeo and Gharbassi Brijnanan, were entitled to concessions as two separate individuals, although a joint application was submitted.

The Brijnanans, having decided to return to Guyana to live permanently, were entitled to certain tax breaks, so they imported two luxury vehicles.

But the address they gave on the registration forms for both vehicles, Lot 8 Continental Park, East Bank Demerara, was that of their son, Navin Sankar, even though the Lalls are the primary users of the vehicles.

The vehicle, PRR 8398, for in-

stance, is usually parked in front of the Kaieteur News head office on Saffon Street, Charlestown, while PRR 8399 is often seen on Regent Street, in the heart of the city, near Bhena’s Footwear, the shoe business operated

by Lall’s wife.

The Brijnanans successfully obtained import duty concessions in the sum of $4,222,223.55 for the vehicles, totalling in excess of $8M. Meanwhile, this newspaper’s research into the source price for a Lexus L570 is about US$80,000. Import duty for such a vehicle would be a total of US$94,500, bringing the total value of the vehicles to US$174,500, or more than G$36M for each of each vehicle imported by the Brijnanans.

If the alleged violations are upheld, it would mean that the Government was cheated out of a total of US$189,000 (US$94,500 times two), or almost $40M in import duty for the two vehicles.

At the end of August, after an hours-long standoff between GRA officials and the Brijnanans’ son, Sankar, a high-ranking GRA employee, the vehicles were handed over to GRA and impounded at the authority’s warehouse.

An investigation was then launched to ensure that procedures and policy, as well as the provisions of the law were adhered to. The criminal charges, this newspaper understands, stem from that investigation.

Six criminal charges, altogether,

have been filed against Lall and the Brijnanans and they state that: 1. All four parties were knowingly concerned in the fraudulent evasion of import duties of Customs on vehicle, PRR 8398, contrary to Section 218(e) of the Customs Act, Chapter 82:01.

2. All four parties were knowingly concerned in the fraudulent evasion of import duties of Customs on vehicle, PRR 8399, contrary to Section 218(e) of the Customs Act, Chapter 82:01.

3. Glenn Lall and Bhena Lall, knowingly dealt with goods with intent to defraud the revenue of duties thereon to wit one (1) Lexus LX 570 Motor Vehicle registration number PRR 8398 with engine capacity 5700 cc, Chassis No. JTJHY7AX6 D4094851, contrary to Section 218(d) of the Customs Act Chapter 82:01 4. Glenn Lall and Bhena Lall, knowingly dealt with goods with intent to defraud the revenue of duties thereon to wit one (1) Lexus LX 570 Motor Vehicle registration number PRR 8399 with engine capacity 5700 cc, Chassis No. JTJHY7AX6 D4094851, contrary to Section 218(d) of the Customs Act Chapter 82:01.

5. Narootandeo and Gharbassi Brijnanan did make and subscribe to a false declaration in a matter relating to the Customs, contrary to Section 217(1)(a) of the Customs Act Chapter 82:01, involving a vehicle PRR 8398 6. Narootandeo and Gharbassi

Glenn Lall

Brijnanan did make and subscribe to a false declaration in a matter relating to the Customs, contrary to Section 217(1)(a) of the Customs Act Chapter 82:01, involving a vehicle PRR 8399.

Additionally, in September, Lall is alleged to have evaded taxes on imported printing ink for over a decade now. He and his wife were also sued by Acting Town Clerk of the Mayor and City Council, Ms Carol Sooba for $5.6M and $60,142 as unpaid rates for the years 2004 to 2013 in relation to their property at 24 Saffon Street.

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LIAT cancels eight flights, reschedules another three – as the Caribbean braces for Tropical Storm Gonzalo

REGIONAL carrier, LIAT has issued an advisory saying that the airline has had to cancel eight of the eleven flights scheduled for today (Monday October 13, 2014), due to the impact the passage of Tropical Storm “Gonzalo” is likely to have on its operations.

In a release issued late last night from its Antigua-based headquarters, LIAT said that as of 22:30hrs, the V.C. Bird International Airport in Antigua would be closed until noon today, by which time they would have been able to review the situation.

Those flights that have been cancelled, as advised by the airline, are as follows: LI 310: St. Lucia to Antigua LI 308: St. Lucia/Domini-

ca/Antigua LI 362: Barbados to Antigua LI 540: Antigua/St Kitts/St Maarten/St Thomas LI 541: St. Thomas/Anguilla/Antigua LI 771: Antigua to St Lucia LI 361: Antigua/Dominica/ Barbados/Port of Spain; and LI 521: Tortola/St Maarten/ St Kitts/Antigua

The three flights whose departure times have been adjusted are: LI 521: From Antigua is now scheduled to depart at 2:00pm, arriving in Barbados at 3:20pm; LI 727: From Barbados, now scheduled to depart at 4:00pm, arriving in Grenada at 4:50pm; and

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The airline is, however, asking passengers whose flights are still on for today, to keep checking with it via its Website, Facebook page, local LIAT offices, or call the LIAT hotline from Antigua on 1-268-480-5582,

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which is toll free. Those in other Caribbean countries are asked to dial 1-888-8445428, while those calling from Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Island are asked to dial 1-866-549-5428 for information on the flights.

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to rebook for a later day will be allowed to do so without added charges, or fare differences for a period of one week from their original scheduled date of travel. Following that oneweek grace period, passengers will be required to pay applicable fare and change fees when rebooking, LIAT said in its release.

In closing, it says that those wishing to travel, but are unable to complete their journey due to the disruption caused by the weather condition, should not expect the airline to provide meals, transportation, hotel accommodation or any other luxury associated with disrupted flights.

Passengers with onward connections are also advised to contact their respective carriers, the airline said.

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Guyana joins call for ‘geater attention’ to the elderly –as world celebrates International Day For Disaster Reduction

THE theme for International Day for Disaster Reduction this year is Older Persons and Disasters: Resilience is for Life.

According to a release from the Civil Defence Commission, the foregoing theme has been chosen in recognition of the fact that the world is ageing. This year’s Day will highlight the need for a more inclusive approach for older people in disaster risk reduction, and recognize the critical role they can play in resilience-building through their experience and knowledge.

Persons of advanced age, the CDC says, also contribute in times of crisis by assuming family responsibilities and giving local information and advice to those responding to disasters. Countries are urged to bolster their capacities to help such people through advance planning and preparation, such as by developing evacuation schemes that take special account of older people’s needs. Older people can suffer disproportionately in many different types of emergencies and disasters, ranging from weather events and epidemics to armed conflicts. People aged over 60 currently make up slightly more than 11% of the global population. By 2050, and they will account for 22% of the population and number some two (2) billion.

This theme also highlights the fact that serious efforts must be made to promote more partnerships with older people in disaster risk reduction. Governments, companies and communities need to systematically include their participation in decision-making processes for building disaster resilient societies. Policy makers must recognize theneeds of the elderly and what they contribute to better planning and understanding of disaster risk in their communities International Day for Disaster Reduction was first started in 1989, with the approval by the United Nations General Assembly. Originally celebrated on the second Wednesday of October (Resolution 44/236, 22 December, 1989), the United Nations General Assembly decided to designate October 13 as the date to celebrate the International Day for Disaster Reduction (Resolution 64/200, 21 December 2009).

Disaster risk reduction is a spectrum of activities, from disaster preparedness to disaster-resilient building practices that

aim to limit the impact of natural disasters on communities and in this regard, the International Day for Disaster Reduction encourages every citizen and government to participate in building more disaster resilient communities and nations.

Generally, we are witnessing an increase in many countries’ vulnerability to natural hazards and the severity of the damage caused by natural disasters. The International Day for Disaster Reduction is an opportunity to raise awareness of disaster risks and promote a global culture of disaster risk reduction, including disaster prevention, mitigation and preparedness. Disaster risk reduction is everybody’s business, and it is only by investing in tangible risk reduction measures that we can reduce vulnerability and protect development.

The Government of Guyana, through the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) will be observing International Day for Disaster Reduction with a number of activities, including the following: * An Observance Ceremony and Experiential Sharing Platform between the elderly population and the younger generation which will take the form of a public forum and exhibition where the two groups would be able to share and discuss how Disaster Risk Reduction was undertaken in the past, and how it is currently undertaken. * A Capacity Building/Awareness Workshop involving members of the aging population, and persons who are involved in the care for the elderly so as to raise their awareness of Disaster Risk Reduction, and more specifically how elderly persons can and should be included in the Disaster Risk Management initiatives throughout the country. * The distribution of Emergency/Survival Kits to various Elderly Homes that can be utilised in the event of a disaster or emergency situation in an effort to enhance the resilience of the homes.

The Government of Guyana joins the world in the call for greater attention to be given to the needs, vulnerabilities, and capabilities of older people, before, during, and after emergencies, including natural and Man-made disasters and other humanitarian crises.

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EDITORIAL

GUYANA

Noise nuisance lawlessness IT is a norm now for decent persons in our society, who do not violate the rights of anyone, to be bombarded at the highest decibels by the vulgar cacophony which some would call ‘music’; and most often this is accompanied by gyrating figures clutching beer bottles.

One Guyanese resident abroad visited his home village, Adelphi in East Canje, Berbice, and discovered that what was once a very peaceful neighbourhood has music blasting from bars, private homes, and ironically, a church, at all hours of the day and night.

God has probably gone deaf and needs a loudspeaker from which to hear prayers.

Did I say prayers? He said that it seemed more like persons quarreling. He

complained that he woke up early in the morning to the clamour and called the police but never received a response.

For months an elderly woman has been enduring the agony inflicted by these mindless, soulless miscreants while she recuperated from a life-threatening illness. Children, especially those studying for defining exams, are severely affected by the unabated noise emanating from some homes belonging to inhabitants who have no respect nor care for the rights to peaceful existence of others. Persons seeking assistance from the law have called 911 repeatedly a completely fruitless exercise. They have called Police Stations, and at times received promises that a

patrol would be dispatched, but this never materialized.

Most often, attempts to appeal to the better nature of the offenders result in victims being thoroughly abused, especially when other neighbours enjoy the crazy noise, because many times they are seen gyrating, even in the streets.

Someone in one of the houses from which the noise emanates, disturbing the elderly heart patient, has police connections, and a Chronicle staff member has pictures showing what police do with the force’s vehicles when they make excuses that they cannot respond to complaints because of a lack of transportation.

Errant drivers disregard pedestrians, do not stop at crossings, even when

children are waiting to cross busy streets, and worse is the vulgar, cacophonous music blasting from the sets mini-bus drivers have hidden in bags just behind the front seat.

But what is shocking is the fact that police ranks are sometimes seen sitting in the buses gyrating to the music, laughing and enjoying the lewdest lyrics imaginable.

Seeing traffic police in the distance, conductors turn down the music; and in one instance the driver admonished the conductor, saying “nah worry bout he, man, he and I aright!” But while perpetrators can say they are alright, the public suffers unrelentingly.

An old lady boarded the

bus in the vicinity of Bourda market and afterwards begged the conductor to turn down the music. However, surprisingly, while the conductor merely ignored her, she was subjected to a barrage of abuse from some passengers, including some young schoolgirls, who laughed at the woman. One of them said “muds, if you caan tek de rockins den you need to wait fuh a corkball like yoself.” What happened to courtesy and respect for the elderly? One can just imagine how these members of the younger

generation treat their parents and grandparents.

Suffice it to say, what should be a day of rest and simple family recreation is being made into an ordeal because of noise nuisance across the country which, instead of abating, has been unrelentingly on the increase.

Seeking the assistance of the police is an exercise in futility because they are too busy gyrating to respond to the complaints of the peaceful and peace-loving citizens.

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Granger headed down the wrong road – taking the PNCR with him THE divide between the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) and the PNCR group in Linden, PNCR Linden, continues to widen over problems with the leadership of Brigadier (Rtd) David Granger and unresolved matters related to PNCR stalwart, Vanessa Kissoon.

As recent as last Friday, Granger was booted out of Linden, where he held a meeting with Party stakeholders, by disgruntled Lindeners who were not allowed into the meeting.

Standing outside the Mackenzie High School, where the meeting was held, the protesting band complained about the imposition of a new Regional PNCR coordinator, in the person of Sandra Adams, as well as Granger’s refusal to address their concerns.

But despite their grievances, many of them have stressed that they will put their weight behind the PNCR should there be a move to early elections.

This fact has caught the attention of many politicos

over the weekend.

One Opposition Member of Parliament (MP), who spoke to the Guyana Chronicle on condition of anonymity, contends that Granger seems to be taking advantage of this fact.

“The people in Linden, although disgruntled, have said they will still support the Party, on the basis of our founding principles, but Mr. Granger seems to be taking advantage of this and continues to do as he pleases,” the source said, adding: “This is not the way, because without the people’s support, the Party will suffer.”

BONE OF CONTENTION What has been described in the last few days as “Granger ’s sidelining of Lindeners” was also the bone of contention during the PNCR’s 18th Biennial Congress.

During the vote for key leadership positions, the gates of Congress Place, the Sophia headquarters of the PNCR, were closed to many Party members – several of whom were from Region 10 – even as the voting for new leaders was underway.

The locked-out members raised concerns over what

they dubbed a “rigged” process to ensure that the incumbent Party leader, Granger, remains in power.

The ensuing controversy saw Mr. Aubrey Norton, a contender for the PNCR leadership, dropping out of the elections after citing serious problems with the election process.

As such, Granger was returned, unopposed, as Party Leader.

The three-day Congress was marred by a protest, which saw Kissoon, Norton, and Party supporters from Linden carrying placards that stressed the principles on

David Granger

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Linden, for decades, has been a stronghold of the PNCR.

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UG Rotarians plug breast cancer awareness – with ‘Pink-It-Up’ presentation

Oncologist, Dr. Rhaguran Ravindranath addressing the gathering (Photos by Adrian Narine)

By Shirley Thomas THE Rotary Club of the University of Guyana last Saturday held its Business Meeting which included a “Pink-It-Up” presentation in observance of ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month’, currently being observed.

As part of the agenda which accommodated two guest lecturers, members ben-

efited from scholarly presentations by Dr. Rhaguran Ravindranath, Oncologist of the Cancer Institute of Guyana, and Dr. Marilyn Trotz of the University of Guyana.

Dr. Ravindranauth’s presentation was on: ‘The Battle Against Cancer’ while Dr. Trotz spoke on: ‘Proposal Writing and (Meeting) Minute Taking’.

In a telling 45-minute presentation, Dr. Ravindranauth (Ravi) stressed that the fight against cancer is one of the biggest battles being fought.

He outlined the nature of the disease, which is one of the leading causes of death globally, and which continues to claim lives astronomically.

But early detection and treatment is the key to saving lives, he emphasized.

Noting that cancer has no specific symptoms, Dr. Ravi said that because people are generally reluctant to voluntarily have themselves screened for cancer, invariably, it is too late when they are eventually diagnosed. By that time, the patient may have entered the second or third stage of the disease which

makes it more difficult to manage.

EARLY TESTING “If they come with no symptoms, that is the time we can diagnose, treat and cure,” Dr. Ravi said, as he urged those gathered to zero-in on the opportunities available for early testing in Guyana.

Invariably people present with tiredness, fever, pains, loss of weight, but there are no specific symptoms, the oncologist said.

The most prevalent types of cancers in Guyana, he said, are breast cancer, cervical cancer and lung cancer, with breast cancer constituting the leading cause of death.

Against this backdrop he urged that persons - both men and women get screened for breast cancer and not wait until it is too late. The two methods being employed are mammogram and ultra sound.

He also encouraged breast self-examination for teenagers, noting that examination of the breast has saved lives in 50- 69 per cent of cases of where cancers were present.

A section of the UG Rotarians assembled for the Business Meeting and ‘Pink-it-Up’

MALE BREAST CANCER Contrary to common belief, Dr. Ravi said men too are affected with breast cancer and he outlined the implications. Testing for breast cancer can be done at the National Cancer Institute located in the compound of the Georgetown Public Hospital. And for the detection of cervical cancer, apart from being done at the Cancer Institute, the Ministry of Health has a countrywide programme – the Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA), which has proven very effective.

He examined the implica-

tions for the development and spread of cancer in people.

Dr. Ravi, who said that cancer is a class of disease characterized by ‘out-of-control’ cell growth or abnormal cell division, outlined that cancer harms the body when damaged cells divide uncontrollably to form lumps or masses of tissue.

He also touched on and presented graphics on inflammatory cancer, a rare, serious and aggressive form of breast cancer. Inflammatory breast cancer is considered the most dangerous form of cancer, the oncologist said.

He said that engaging in a healthy lifestyle would help

to prevent cancer. He offered such tips as: ● Diet (include fruits and vegetables in your diet). Quit using red meats as you advance in age since your hormones are not sufficiently healthy to digest red meats then. ● Engage in lots of exercise ● Avoid smoking ● Abstain from drinking alcohol ● Have safe sex. Do not have multiple partners. Avoid becoming sexually active too early. Cervical cancer is now listed as a sexually transmitted disease, Dr. Ravi added.

Fatal accidents on East Coast down by 35%, but serious accidents up by 30% Police targeting ‘bottom house’ rum shops in various villages - Insp. Mingo period last year.

‘C’ Division Traffic Officer Inspector Gavin Mingo

By Leroy Smith GUYANA Police Force ‘C’ Division Traffic Officer, Inspector Gavin Mingo says that his division has seen a decrease in the number of fatal accidents from January to September 2014 compared to the same period in 2013.

During a recent interview with the Guyana Chronicle, Mingo stated that fatal accidents have been decreased by 35% but there has been a slight increase in serious accidents which have been recorded at 30 % for the corresponding

DRUNK DRIVING Inspector Mingo said that one of the issues of major concern to the police in the division is the ‘bottom house’ rum shops as well as bars where most motorists imbibe just before becoming involved in fatal and other serious accidents.

He credited the decrease in fatal accidents to targeted and joint operations between the traffic, general duties and CID officers in the division. Like in many other police divisions, these accidents occur mostly late at nights, on weekends and early in the mornings, Mingo noted.

The police are now working to increase its targeted operations, especially at the bottom house and enclosed rum shops and bars since they continue to pose a problem.

The issue of noise nuisance is also something that the police in the division are upping the ante to bring under control.

Among the initiatives to address the issues are nightly

patrols which the division is currently carrying out, even as ‘stop and search’ operations are being conducted at various points to nab persons driving under the influence of alcohol.

BREATHALYSER TESTING Over the last three weeks, the police hauled approximately fifteen persons before the courts for driving under the influence and those cases were made out owing to the use of breathalyser testing kits.

Mongo said that even in minor accidents, persons have been found to be under the influence of alcohol and that is why the division continues to see the issue of drinking and driving as one of its biggest traffic violations but this is being addressed vigorously.

However, the division does not have an issue with speeding, according to Mingo, and this is largely due to the almost round-the-clock patrolling, by traffic and other police ranks in marked vehicles.

For the upcoming Road Safety Week activities, traffic

ranks would be visiting the schools within the division and conducting lectures on the proper use of the road by pedestrians as well as cyclists.

Meanwhile, the Traffic Officer is calling on all persons who witness accidents to come forward and give evidence against errant drivers because when the police fail to get the support of witnesses, the delinquent drivers end up winning the court cases and they then return to the road and become repeat offenders, probably even causing a fatal accident.

ONE WAY TRAFFIC With respect to the initiative which was implemented along the Railway Embankment a few months ago, the police are reporting that the system is working very effectively. Mingo said that it takes the traffic faster off the East Coast and most persons, especially those travelling straight to Georgetown, are opting to abandon the main carriageway and use the railway line which operates a one way traffic system heading west between

This bottom house rum shop is located in Lusignan and is constantly a bother for residents with noise nuisance and is usually one of the establishments that harbours drunk drivers (Photos By Leroy Smith)

07.00 and 09.00 hours, Mondays to Fridays.

When the system was first implemented in August, traffic ranks were seen at every single street leading to and from the Railway Embankment since schools were closed. Now that the schools are reopened, those ranks have been reposted to their usual duties in front of schools to assist with the crossing of children along the main road.

The embankment now has police ranks on motorcycles who traverse the one way stretch between Agri-

cola Road on the East Bank to Conversation Tree on the East Coast to ensure that there is no road traffic lawlessness.

However, there are cases, according to Mingo, where some motorists would defy the present arrangement and drive up the one way. Such persons at present are not being charged but they receive a warning and advice on the objective of the system.

In most cases they comply and are not usually seen in breach again, he added.

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Guyana goes on the offensive to tackle Ebola ––over 1,600 medical personnel to be trained

GUYANA has a mass preparedness campaign on-stream as the dreaded Ebola virus continues to cause worldwide uproar. This is according to Dr. Johanna Cole, Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation’s (GPHC) Internal Medicine-Infectious Diseases, Consultant.

Speaking at a Continued Medical Education (CME) session yesterday morning at the Regency Hotel here in the city, Dr. Cole noted that the Ministry of Health has taken on a mass preparedness approach towards the virus.

She pointed out that 1,600 medical professionals are to soon commence training on dealing with the virus, and the necessary approach towards administering care to persons who have contracted the virus as opposed to those who are suspected to have it.

In addition, emphasis will be placed on safety and precautionary measures for health care providers, who may come in contact with an infected person or environment, as the Ebola is highly contagious and spreads rapidly through direct or indirect contact with bodily fluids.

She added that surveillance at all ports of entry including airports and shipping ports, as well as screening is being done. Further, meetings have been held to educate persons working at these points.

Dr. Cole noted that isolation capacity is ready at the airports and the largest isolation housing unit is at the GPHC. ACTION PLAN Guyana has also moved towards establishing an action plan to deal with the deadly virus, and in this regard a wide cross section of stakeholders from various organisations had a recent meeting to discuss and establish the measures to be undertaken in order to put the plan into operation.

Ebola is a severe febrile illness that affects humans and non-human primates and is often fatal.

Outbreaks mainly occur primarily in Central and West Africa. The Ebola Hemorrhagic Virus has five species, all named after the locations where they were discovered.

The 38-year-old virus surfaced in 1976 in Guinea.

Ebola is transmitted to the human population through close contact with the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected wild animals such as infected fruit bats, chimpanzees, gorillas and monkeys.

The virus is spread through humans by direct person-to-person contact through broken skin or mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth, etc.) with the blood, secretions, organs or other body fluids of infected persons with Ebola signs and symptoms. This vi- Dr. Johanna Cole, GPHC rus can also be spread virus at the workshop through indirect contact with environments contaminated with such body fluids.

Participants at the workshop

SYMPTOMS

The initial symptoms are sudden fever, headache, sore throat, muscle pain and intense weakness. These symptoms advance to vomit-

Consultant, delivering a presentation on the Ebola

ing, diarrhoea, skin rash and bleeding (internal and external).

The virus attacks the body quickly, and causes the infected individual to be sick in as little as two days but can take up to 21 days for the symptoms to show up. Recovery takes weeks to months while deaths occur 6-14 days of the illness’ onset. According to the World Health organisation (WHO), the virus can survive out of the body for 24 hours and up to 40-90 days in breast milk and semen after the recovery period.

PROTECTION Protection against the disease can be done by washing hands regularly with soap and water, as they carry lots of germs that cause diseases. Direct contact with body fluids (tears, saliva, sweat, semen, vaginal fluid, blood etc) should be avoided and protective clothing such as gloves must be used when handling, stool or attending to wounds.

There is no specific treatment and no vaccine currently available for humans. However, supportive care is recommended and lamivudine, which is used to treat HIV/AIDS is considered safe to treat the virus; however, it is too soon to determine the effectiveness of it. Pain relievers and fever medicines are also recommended. (GINA)

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‘Because We Care’ initiative...

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Barticians can’t thank gov’t enough –say the money ‘comes in very handy’

THE start of the Government’s ‘Because We Care’ $10,000 cash grant initiative in Bartica, Region 7 (Cuyuni/ Mazaruni) on Saturday was met with positive responses from the parents and guardians, who uplifted their vouchers.

They cited uses of the $10,000, ranging from transportation costs, particularly for students Nicole Allicock, right, with her who go to school daughter via boats in the riverine areas, as well as supplying meals.

The Guyana Chronicle caught u p w i t h s e v e ral beneficiaries on Saturday, and they all lauded the Government for its vision to support parents and guardians to ensure that their children have acElizabeth Singh cess to education.

NICOLE ALLICOCK, a resident from Bartica, said, “The money is an additional support. Parents are already working hard to make sure our children have what we didn’t have, so this is a good move.”

Another Bartician, ELIZABETH SINGH, told this newspaper that the top priority Rose Pablo for her is transportation, and the $10,000 will assist in meeting those costs. “It is a help, and for that I am thankful. Sometimes it is hard, but we try. To have the Government help is a good thing,” she said.

ROSE PABLO voiced similar sentiments, add-

ing that transportation costs for her household, too, is a challenge some days. “It is a something we are happy about.”

One resident from Itabali, EVADNE MARTY, told the Guyana Chronicle that for communities in the riverine areas, children sometimes have difficulty with transportation. “With this, we have another place where we can get the mon- Evadne Marty, right, with her ey to make sure nephew our children get to school; it is a good help, and I am thankful for it,” she said.

One of several fathers who uplifted his voucher on Saturday, LEON SKEETE, said, “It’s a good thing for Government to help the people, especially when it is for the children.

Leon Skeete For me, the money will work for transportation mostly.”

JENNIFER WILLIAMS explained that the $10,000 will be placed in a Bank account as a nest egg for when unexpected expenses for her child arises. “I will put it in the Bank, because there will be a time when you will need it for something.

When children at school, sometimes you have to get money to buy things unexpect- Jennifer Williams with her young son ed,” she said.

“It is a useful thing,” said CHRISTINE KING. “There are a lot of things that schoolchildren need, and the money

will come in to help with that expense.

Another father, GEORGE WILLIAMS, told this newspaper that his children sometimes need additional books to the ones used in schools, so the monies will be used on this. “Children going to school is a lot of expense, if you count it, for books and other things. The money will help; it’s a good Christine King thing,” he said.

CARMELA CONSTANTINE pointed out that even though parents try their utmost to provide for their children, sometimes they can come up short of resources. “This money is a good move,” she said. “It will come in handy, especially when you find yourself short to get something for George Williams your children.”

GARY HOHENKRIK, who has three children, also expressed his gratitude for the provision of the monies to parents, adding that the fact that there are no conditions attached to receiving it is also a good thing.

“People need the Carmela Constantine help sometimes; and with this, we don’t have a hassle to get the money; that is a good thing,” he said.

The roll-out of Government’s ‘ B e c a u s e We Care’ $10,000 cash grant initiative continues across the country until November 21. (Interviews by Vanessa Narine; photos by Sonell Gary Hohenkrik Nelson)

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BEST awards bursaries to 34 students

Recipients of the bursaries awarded last Friday BURNHAM Educational Scholarship Trust (BEST) last Friday awarded thirty-four econdary school students from all ten administrative regions, bursaries to the value of $920,000 at the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Headquarters, Congress Place, Sophia.

The awards ceremony, which was attended by recipients, parents and guardians, party officials and Trustees of the Burnham Educational Scholarship Trust (BEST) saw twenty-two continuing students and twelve students for the 2012, 2013 and 2014 academic years receiving the bursaries.

The Best awards are made on the basis of the students’ results at the annual National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA), which are certified by the Ministry of Education. As such, candidates were nominated by Regional Education Committees of the People’s National Congress Reform in all ten administrative regions.

Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform, Brigadier David Granger in his feature address at the ceremony, congratulated and encouraged the students to continue working hard, while noting that “education is the key [to success]”.

Granger further said that BEST was rewarding excellence and encouraged the awardees to seek excellence in education, excellence in opportunities, in order to enhance their opportunities later in life.

“If you are to succeed you have to be educated, the PNCR wants you all to have a good life… we as a Party are not only about winning elections, but we are committed to ensuring a good life for all Guyanese” the PNCR leader urged the students.

He explained that the PNCR

and BEST would continue to invest in education, which he described as the “mother of employment, empowerment, enterprise and equality” and the gateway to a “good life”.

Presenting a brief historical overview of the Trust was Chairman of BEST, Allan Munroe who said that it was the vision of former President Forbes Burnham, who was this country’s first elected education minister sixty-one years ago, to have an educated nation where free education from nursery to university was an entitlement. BEST was founded to perpetuate that vision.

Recipients of the BEST Bursary Awards 2014 are: Mareisa Nascimento (Region 1); Azeema Smith (Region 2); Samuela Bruce (Region 3); Arielle Lewis (Region 4 - ECD); Colisha Hazelwood (Region 4 - Georgetown); Shania DeGroot (Region 4 - EBD); Mark Blair (Region 5); Athena Beharry (Region 6); Sussana Augustin (Region 7); Anna Matheson (Region 8); Azem Flatts (Region 9); and Roy Rogers (Region 10).

BEST is a registered, non-governmental, non-profit sharing trust.

(Ravin Singh)

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NTN 89.1FM break new ground – host well attended medical outreach

By Shirley Thomas THE National Television Network (NTN), in collaboration with 89.1 FM Radio, on Saturday conducted a medical outreach at its Brickdam premises.

The outreach attracted a massive turnout of enthusiastic members of the public, who were able to benefit from a wide range of much-needed medical services – free of charge.

The programme, which began at 12:00 hrs ran until 17:00hrs and provided the services of several medical doctors, in addition to nurses; a team of health care workers from the Guyana Red Cross; staff of the National Blood Bank conducting a blood transfusion drive; others manning a tuberculosis team; as well as blood pressure and blood sugar testing, among other things. Optician, Dr. Jose Da Silva also did free

eye examinations.

Frederick Rampersaud, Programme Manager for 89.1 Radio and one of the organisers of the health fair, disclosed that the health fair was able to attract sponsorship from several good corporate citizens, including: overseas- based couple Rachpaul and Sandy donated equipment for blood-sugar testing, along with 1500 strips; NAMILCO; Sterling Products Ltd; New GPC;

Ansa Mc Al; SVS Pharmacy; Medicare Pharmacy; Assuria Insurance Company; Survival and Mike’s Pharmacy. This made possible the acquisition of medication by persons attending the outreach.

Covering the cost of outside broadcast via Radio were Randy Persaud and staff; Connections Travel Service; Lens Optical Designers; Sterling Products Ltd. and Diamond Fire and General Insurance among others.

Meanwhile, Director of NTN Channel 69, Mr. Bram Persaud, told the Guyana

Chronicle that the initiative was launched in response to feedback from viewers and callers to NTN and 89.1 FM Radio, who would regularly call in seeking advice on medical issues. Even though guests on the programme are invariably in a position to give those answers, because of time constraints, answers have to be kept short. Also, not all callers would be lucky to get through to the programme moderator before the programme comes to an end.

It is with this in mind that the medical outreach

A patient is seen by a doctor

Dr. Jose Da Silva examines a patient’s eye

Dr Amsterdam in discussion with a patient and family members

Persons at the NTN medical outreach on Brickdam

was conceptualised, Persaud said. And better still, it gave the public an opportunity to be tested on the spot for various health conditions, as well as to receive treatment where necessary.

Further, it afforded them a chance to have one- onone discussions with health care providers on issues of concern to them. In the event a case could not be dealt with at the outreach, referrals were done to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation or district health centres.

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Hundreds benefit from Health Ministry’s medical outreach

By Shirley Thomas HUNDREDS on Saturday benefited from free medical check-ups and one-onone dialogue with doctors, as well as the distribution of information and communication materials, at a health fair held by the Ministry of Health at the 1763 Monument, Vlissengen Road.

The health fair which began at 09:00hrs and continued throughout the day, followed a Cancer Awareness Walk through the streets of Georgetown, culminating at the Square.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed during the month of October, and as was expected, there was great emphasis on breast cancer awareness at the fair.

Manning the breast cancer

booth were doctors Raghuran Ravindranath and Syed Ghazi.

However, a wide range of medical conditions were focused on and persons were treated and given medical advice accordingly. With a medical team comprising more than 20 doctors, several nurses and technicians, persons were screened and treated and/or counselled in the following areas: Diabetes and Hypertension; HIV Voluntary Counselling and Testing; mental health; cardiovascular diseases; breast feeding; safe-motherhood; food and nutrition; anaemia; alcohol and drug use; the effects of domestic violence; drugs and adolescence, among others. There was also a unit from the National Blood Transfusion Centre collecting blood do-

nations.

Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Shamdeo Persaud who was present at the health fair outlined that, even though cancer awareness month is currently being observed, there was some focus on breast cancer awareness, but not exclusively. “Even though we are looking at cancer, we also have general medical checks and we also had a team from the Psychiatric Unit, headed

by Dr. Bhiro, discussing with members of the public, mental health issues.”

The CMO said that the Ministry is aiming at highlighting and opening access to citizens, organising periodically a service which will bring to the people the opportunity for screening for various non-communicable as well as commu-

A patient being counselled by two doctors at the health fair

nicable diseases. Where it becomes necessary, referrals are made to the Georgetown Public Hospital and district health centres.

“So the idea is to bring the service here at weekends so it can be accessed by people who are otherwise busy during the week.”

And last week, the Ministry set up a health outreach booth at GuyExpo, where thousands were able to access the free services offered in a timely fashion. Dr. Shamdeo said that plans are in the making to take the service to outlying communities as well, so that more people from a wider cross-section could benefit.

The response was very good and persons expressed appreciation for the services delivered efficiently, with dispatch.

A phlebotomist prepares a donor to give blood

A woman having her blood pressure tested

GPF holds another drill competition The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Friday held the finals of its Annual Drill Competition 2014 on the Tactical Services Unit Drill Square Eve Leary and lasted for close to four hours.

The event, which was witnessed by senior and junior officers of the Police Force as well as some civilians, thrilled the audience even as best performers were rewarded with cash and trophies. The Guyana Chronicle will bring you the full story on the coverage of the event in tomorrow’s edition of this newspaper. (Leroy Smith)

The scouts from one of the Police Divisions stand at attention during the drill

Women from the Force’s headquarters prepare to perform another formation in the drill

Ranks from the Tactical Services Unit march towards their w performance Friday (Photos by Leroy Smith)

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Mashramani 2015 launched with pomp and ceremony name, “Jubilee.”

The Mash theme for 2015 was also officially unveiled at the event; it was submitted

by Miss Xarielle Gittens of Linden, whose winning entry was selected when the contest for next year’s theme was staged earlier this year.

Delivering the main address, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony, said that Guyana possesses a unique fusion of diverse cultures which unifies us, ensuring that social cohesion works for us. He added that the very culture

Winner of the 2015 Mash Theme Competition, Xarielle Gittens, receives the winner’s cheque of $50, 000 from Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony

By Alex Wayne WITH great pomp and ceremony, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport in association with the Mashramani Secretariat officially launched Mash 2015 “open-air-style” on Main Street, Georgetown, Friday evening last.

Launched under the theme, “One People, One Culture, One Celebration,” the event began with spectacular renditions by the National Steel Orchestra, as MC Kirk “Chow Pow” Jardine created an atmosphere that was truly festive in keeping with the Mashramani celebrations.

Then masquerade dancers from around the country brought colour and much “cheery prancing” to the event as they executed some of the energetic routines asso-

ciated with this dance genre.

Things escalated to soaring heights when Carib Soca Monarch Kwasi “Ace” Edmondson and Heatwave Band’s Calvin Burnette took to the stage, belting out some of the hottest soca hits around, that instantly brought the large crowd to their feet in dancing abandon.

As the two talented artistes performed, dashing models took to the stage showcasing Mashramani costume pieces provided by local designers, Maxi Williams, Neilson Nurse, and Olympia Small-Sonoram.

The audience cheered as the models gyrated to pulsating beats, giving them an enticing “sneak peek” of what the designers would be bringing to the forum next year.

Williams’s costumes were dubbed “Bassidy,” while Nurse submitted under the

A party of male ranks display their weaponry for senior ranks and others

weapons as part of their drill

allows for the showcasing of great creativity, especially at Mashramani.

The minister noted that in the month of February dedicated to Mash festivities, over 100 songs are created by Guyanese, speaking volumes for our local talent. Next year’s Mash celebrations will feature the customary steel pan contests, parades and intellectual competitions, according to the minister, with wider scope being made for art exhibitions at Castellani House. A prestigious lecture series dubbed, “The Republic

of Guyana,” would be staged at the National Library. These lectures will of course be based on various aspects of our Guyanese culture.

The minister expressed hope that there will be some 45 bands on the road for the upcoming festivities, even as he urged designers to showcase more diversity in their costumes.

Dr. Anthony called on corporate entities to become more involved in the Mashramani festivities, since the Culture Ministry and the Mash Secretariat cannot carry

the mantle alone. He stressed that there is much- needed collaboration of businesses across Guyana to make the celebrations bigger and better.

The minister pointed out that businesses could benefit greatly from their involvement, since they could use this forum to advertise their services and products both locally and internationally, because the festivities are also given international coverage.

2015 will mark the 45th year that Guyana will celebrate republican status.

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Maxwell’s golden final over gives Australia unlikely win (REUTERS)-Part-time off-spinner Glenn Maxwell took two wickets without conceding a run in the last over as Australia edged Pakistan in a low-scoring thriller to win the third and final one-day international by one run in Abu Dhabi yesterday.

Pakistan needed two runs off the last over with two wickets in hand but Maxwell bowled Sohail Tanvir (10) with his second delivery and had Mohammad Irfan out caught off the last ball to spark wild celebrations among his team mates.

Needing 232 to win, Pakistan were all out for 231 with a look of disbelief on the faces in the team dressing room and the sizeable crowd.

“Wasn’t going too well until the last over. Got a bit of luck at the end and it was a good win at the end,” man-of-the-match Maxwell said at the presentation ceremony. “He (captain George Bailey) was just saying don’t get hit

Glenn Maxwell delivered a double-wicket maiden in the last over to help Australia snatch a one-run win against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi for runs.”

Left-arm paceman Tanvir, who came into the team as part of many changes in the Pakistan

side for the dead rubber, led the bowling attack with three wickets for 40, which helped restrict Australia to 231 for nine in 50 overs.

All-rounder Shahid Afridi, who captained Pakistan after regular skipper Misbah-ul-Haq was rested, also took two crucial wickets for

Killer storm forces cancellation of third ODI

- Windies punished for slow over-rate

NEW DELHI, India, CMC – Dangerous Cyclone Hudhud has forced the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) to cancel tomorrow’s third One-Day International between India and West Indies scheduled for Visakhapatnam.

The weather system battered the port city of Visakhapatnam on Sunday with winds of up to 205 kilometres per hour, killing six people across two states, causing widespread damage and forcing the evacuation of 350 000 residents.

While the BCCI is yet to make a formal announcement regarding the game, BCCI joint secretary Anurag Thakur con-

firmed to cricket website, Cricinfo that the contest at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium would not go ahead.

“Due to extreme weather conditions, the BCCI has had to cancel the ODI. It is disappointing but we cannot overcome natural calamities,” Thakur said.

“Even though the host association was hopeful of staging the match if weather cleared, the BCCI didn't want to take any risk.”

West Indies were due to travel to the Indian east coast yesterday for the game but a team official confirmed to CMC Sports they have remained in Delhi along with hosts India, as all flights to

Visakhapatnam have been suspended.

Arrangements are now being made for both teams to travel to Dharamshala tomorrow or Wednesday for the fourth ODI carded for the HPCA Stadium on Friday, the Windies team official also said, with the five-match series being reduced to four games.

Meanwhile, Windies skipper Dwayne Bravo will forfeit 40 per cent of his match fee after West Indies were fined for a slow over rate during the second OneDay International against India in New Delhi on Saturday last.

International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee, Jeff Crowe, imposed the

fines after the Caribbean side was ruled to be two overs short of their target when time allowances were taken into consideration and the Windies players will part with 20 per cent of their match fee for the breach.

According to ICC regulations governing minor over-rate offences, players are fined 10 percent of their match fees for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time, with the captain fined double that amount.

If Bravo is found guilty of another minor over-rate offence in ODIs over the next 12 months, he will receive a one-match suspension.

40 in his 10 overs.

Pakistan lost wickets in clusters in their chase after a bright start from Sarfraz Ahmed (32) and Ahmed Shehzad (26), who added 56 runs for the first wicket.

It was left to Asad Shafiq (50) and Sohaib Maqsood (34) to resurrect the innings with a fourth-wicket stand of 74 after the side had lost three quick wickets.

Pakistan suffered another mini collapse to be reduced to 164 for six before Umar Amin (19) and Anwar Ali (14) calmed the nerves with a 30-run partnership for the seventh wicket.

Ali was out on the first ball of the 47th over with his team still needing 24 runs to win but Tanvir and Zulfiqar Babar (14 not out) took them within touching distance.

Babar remained stranded at the non-striker’s end in the last over and helplessly watched his partners throw away their wickets and lose the match to complete a 3-0

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“In the batting... the thing we are missing is partnerships. We are not finishing properly,” Afridi said.

“This game we had to win and we missed the opportunity. The World Cup is not very far and we have to learn quickly, it’s the most important thing for us.”

Australia, who won the toss, were 102 for one after a brisk 56 from opener David Warner but Pakistan pegged them back with quick strikes.

Afridi took out Warner and the dangerous Maxwell (20) to restrict the scoring rate and it was left to first ODI centurion Steve Smith to prop up the innings with a watchful 77.

The dismissal of Phil Hughes (five) and the run out of wicketkeeper Brad Haddin (two) at the start of the batting powerplay meant Australia never regained momentum

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Players seek WICB help, say WIPA no longer their agent BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The West Indies squad in India say they no longer want any part of the Wavell Hindsled West Indies Players Association (WIPA), and have asked the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB)to “urgently” intervene in the impasse.

In a letter to WICB president Dave Cameron on Friday last, the players once again expressed their lack of faith in Hinds’ leadership and reiterated their desire to return to the terms of the old Collective Bargaining Agreement/Memorandum of Understanding.

The WICB on Saturday confirmed to CMC Sports it had received the letter.

The players have accused Hinds, the WIPA president and chief executive, of mis-leading them as it relates to the terms of the newly signed CBA/MOU. In a move that threatens to split the players union and derail an agreement Cameron recently described as “historic”, the Windies players said they had “collectively determined” not to accept any contracts stemming from the agreement and would also seek new representation shortly.

“The process that has been supposedly undertaken on our behalf is, in our view, a breach of trust, a clear lack of transparency and violation of our rights,” the players

wrote.

“It would therefore be not only imprudent, but immoral to consider such representative action to be in any way appropriate or right.

“For the record, we wish to reiterate our position put forward to the WICB earlier through WIPA, which is, that we propose the continuation under the old structure until a new agreement is reached between the players and WICB. “Neither the WICB nor the players would be disadvantaged by such a mutually agreed arrangement. We believe this to be a sensible and reasonable option in the interim, while we negotiate new terms and conditions that have been properly ventilated.”

In an earlier letter last week, the players had called on Hinds and the other members of WIPA top brass to resign, a call rejected by the former Jamaica and West Indies batsman. However, the players reiterated their call for Hinds to go.

“It is our view, given the circumstances of the formulation and finalising of this agreement, the WIPA Board needs to do the right thing and resign. We wish to formerly advise you that WIPA has no authority to speak on our behalf,” the players wrote.

“We also note that we finally got a response yes-

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terday (Thursday) from Mr. Hinds. However, his response leads us to pose more questions than the “answers” provided. There were many inaccuracies in Mr Hinds’ letter to which we will provide a detailed response in due course.

“We will advise you of the person or persons entrusted with the responsibility to act on our behalf shortly.”

The players are upset over what they have described as a significant reduction in their income under the new terms of the

CBA/MOU, and threatened to withdraw their services for last Wednesday’s first One-Day International of the five-match series against India in Kochi.

They argued they were unaware of the new terms contained in the agreement and had no input in the negotiations undertaken

by WIPA. Hinds subsequently hit back, pointing out that the players’ representative and one-day captain Dwayne Bravo was present at the meeting where the new agreement was discussed,

and had given his assent.

With no resolution in sight, the players have asked Cameron to step in.

“As you are aware, as an act of good faith and in the spirit of camaraderie that epitomizes regional cricket, we conceded to go forward with the first OneDay Match in India with the expectation that we would resolve the critical matter of all our contractual terms,” the players said in the letter.

“Our decision to play in India was in no way intended to convey an acceptance by

the players of the unreasonable terms and conditions put forward to us by WICB nor was it intended as an expression of our acceptance of the purported new Memorandum of Understanding.

They added: “As you may be aware, we have demonstrated much restraint in this matter in trying to get our former representatives to fix this travesty but unfortunately this has not occurred. We are hopeful that, with your intervention, the matter can be resolved without public or other recourse.”

Batting slump leaves Windies A in dire straits HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka, CMC – A batting meltdown overshadowed off-spinner Shane Shillingford’s five-wicket haul and cost West Indies A dearly, as they were left facing an uphill battle to save the first unofficial “Test” against Sri Lanka A here yesterday.

At the close of the second day, the Caribbean side was struggling at 96 for 7, in response to the hosts’ 413 all out at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, as they were put undone by leg-spinner Seekkuge Prasanna who sliced through the innings to finish with 5 for 24.

West Indies A trail by 307 runs with three wickets intact, and two days remaining in the contest, after Shillingford had

Shane Shillingford early hauled them back into the contest, taking 5 for 160 to wreck Sri Lanka A’s middle and lower order.

Fast bowler Shannon Gabriel (2-43) and left-arm spinner Nikita Miller (2-87) supported Shillingford with two wickets apiece.

Resuming from their over-

night 261 for two, Sri Lanka pushed on mainly through Dinesh Chandimal who converted his overnight unbeaten 29 not out into 87.

In the process, he stretched his third wicket stand with Lahiru Thirimanne to 71, even though the left-handed Thirimanne adding just eight to his overnight 85.

Chandimal, who hit nine fours and two sixes off 121 balls, also put on 51 for the fourth wicket with Jehan Mubarak who made 25.

Sri Lanka A cruised to 371 for four but Shillingford intervened to ensure the last six wickets fell for just 42 runs.

There was no sign of the collapse to come when Assad Fudadin and Test opener Kraigg Brathwaite were add-

ing 44 for the first wicket, as West Indies A started positively.

The left-handed Fudadin top-scored with 32, made off 57 balls with three fours while the right-handed Brathwaite struck four fours in his 36-ball stay at the crease.

Brathwaite eventually perished lbw to Prasanna but even then, Fudadin and Test batsman Kirk Edwards (13) pushed the score up to 65 without further loss.

However, once Prasanna deceived Fudadin and had him stumped, the innings quickly went into decline as six wickets tumbled for 31 runs and much will now rest on wicketkeeper Chadwick Walton who was unbeaten on ten at the close.

Rosberg’s first lap blunder gifts Hamilton win LEWIS HAMILTON had a smooth drive to win the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi yesterday morning, securing the constructors’ championship for Mercedes.

Now the clear favourite for the drivers’ title, Hamilton had a simple task after team-mate Nico Rosberg was forced to pit during the first lap after flat-spotting one of his tyres under heavy braking with the race barely under way - a blunder by the German which effectively gifted the victory to his arch-rival.

Valtteri Bottas of Williams took the third place on the podium, with the

Lewis Hamilton McLarens of Jenson Button and Kevin Magnussen in fourth and fifth and Fernando Alonso of Ferrari sixth.

The Mercedes duo had started on the grid alongside each other, but Rosberg made an explosive and aggressive start, pushing past Hamilton in the opening turn. However, a viciously

smoking lock-up meant he needed a change of tyres immediately.

Rosberg drove brilliantly to make his way from the back of the field to finish in second, not making another stop over the course of what was a rather dull race with little real opportunity for overtaking or spectacle.

Despite those heroics, Rosberg’s second place will ultimately be a huge disappointment considering the manner in which he undermined his brilliant start with a rookie mistake and missed the chance to close

up to within three points of his team-mate in the drivers’ championship.

The German now trails Hamilton by 17 points in the standings with three races left - a large gap, and assuming that Hamilton need only beat the rest of the field minus his team-mate to guarantee that he’ll be top of the table going into the final race of the season.

Given that double points are offer in that final race in Abu Dhabi, however, there is still every reason to believe that the title race will go down to the wire.

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Jacobs and Bacchus shines for MSC and GCC -Everest and GNIC play to draw

By Calvin Roberts

NATIONAL middle order batsman Steven Jacobs led from the front, so too did his national teammate Robin Bacchus, as both Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) and Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) record final day victories in their Georgetown Cricket Association/Hadi’s Mall Inc. two day first division matches yesterday.

At the MSC ground on Thomas Lands, the home team came from behind against Police Sports Club (PSC), to record a comfortable four wicket victory despite being complacent with victory in sight, whilst GCC maintained their stranglehold on Transport Sports Club (TSC) to win by nine wickets.

Batting first on Saturday’s opening day, PSC scored 187, thanks to Pernell London’s unbeaten 76 and Jason Heyliger 25, even as Steven Sankar took 5

Steven Jacobs for 62, Jacobs 2 for 17 and Kellon Carmichael 2 for 36 for MSC, who in reply were bowled out for 155.

Carmichael topscored with 67 and Vishal Narayan 20, as Kelvin Leitch (4 for 13), Seon Daniels (3 for 54) and Ricardo Adams who took 2 for 11, but left his side in limbo in their second innings after he failed to show up, which meant they were reduced to 112 for 9, batting a second time despite their first innings lead of 32.

Rawle Browne curbed his natural aggression to topscore with 61 that was decorated

with nine fours and one six, but with the absence of Adams and the Lawmen inability to handle the spin of Sankar who took 4 for 35 (match figures 9 for 97) and Jacobs 4 for 30, MSC only had 145 to win the contest outright.

With Jacobs beginning to find form with the bat after being overlooked in the Professional Cricket League draft early last week, MSC reached 145 for 4 off 24 overs.

The dreadlocked Jacobs led from the front with his 82 (11x4, 2x6), while Carmichael with whom he added 63 for the third wicket following the demise of Shemroy Barrington (09) and Nichosie Barker (12), offered support with 24, before they were both dismissed with victory a mere nine runs away, as London, Daniels, Jason Heyliger and Darson Larose took a wicket each for PSC. At Bourda, TSC who trailed

EBFA / MCYS U-13 League

Grove remain unbeaten as Agricola and Diamond secure first points GROVE HI-TECH consolidated their hold on the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports (MCYS)/ East Bank Football Association Under-13 league when they edged Herstelling Raiders 1-0 at the Farm ground last Saturday when play continued.

It was predicted that the game would have been a keen contest and that’s how it unfolded, while in the day’s other encounter, Agricola Red Triangle led by a double from Michael English, recorded their first points owing to a 6-0 triumph against the Linden Soesdyke Highway based Kuru Kururu Warriors.

Diamond also got onto the points sheet for the first time, via the walk over route since Soesdyke Falcons failed to put in an appearance.

The Grove / Herstelling showdown produced some exciting action with both sides taking on each other in end to end play. The first 30 minutes failed to produce any goals. Grove would take the lead four minutes into the second half compliments of a

Kevin Padmore goal.

As it turned out, that was the goal that made the difference between the two teams, the result kept Grove’s unbeaten record intact after three games while it was the first blemish for the Herstelling side that remains in second place.

Agricola Red Triangle, having conceded their first two games to Grove and Herstelling respectively, ensured that the momentum would change for the better with a compact 6-0 win over Kuru Kururu Warriors.

Leading the young Agricola unit was Michael English who netted their first two goals; an 8th minute penalty conversion sent them on their way, English add-

ing his second in the 16th minute.

The Warriors tried their best to contain their opponents but did not succeed as two more goals were added before the halfway mark.

Kerry Barker in the 27th minute and Tyron Younge in the 28th saw their side a 4-0 advantage at the half.

Kuru Kururu improved their level of play in the second half and came close two scoring on a few occasions.

Andre Hinds made it 5-0 for Agricola in the 45th minute while Keron Narine, a skillful left footed player sealed the deal from the penalty spot in the 55th minute with a powerful left foot shot.

Matches will continue next Saturday at the same venue.

Latest points standings

Team P W L D GF GA GD Points Grove 3 3 0 0 7 1 +6 9 Herstelling 3 2 1 0 2 1 +1 6 Agricola 3 1 2 0 7 6 +1 3 Soesdyke 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Diamond 3 1 2 0 0 5 -5 3

Robin Bacchus their opponents by 133 on first innings, commenced the day on 130 for 3 with Sunil Singh on 31 and were bowled out for 268 just before lunch, with Singh hitting an unbeaten 83 that was decorated with six fours.

Shemroy Kendall supported Singh with 29 (2x4), even as Azim Azeez chipped

in with 16 (3x4) for TSC, with Raj Nannan 5 for 95 (9 for 104) and Joshua Wade 2 for 40 leading the bowling for GCC, who were set 131 to win and reached that target off 24 overs, with Bacchus hitting an unbeaten 61 (6x4).

He added 102 for the first wicket with Martin Pestano-Belle who made 40 (4x4) before he was caught at midwicket off Azeez (1 for 25), enabling Bacchus and Winston Forrester to complete the nine wicket win, with Forrester unbeaten on 21 (3x4).

At Camp Road, host Everest Cricket Club and their guest Guyana National Industrial Corporation (GNIC) played to a dull draw, with Everest batting first and posting 330 for 3 declared, led by

Tagenarine Chanderpaul’s unbeaten 152, Joseph Perry 113 and Shivnarine Chanderpaul’s unbeaten 25 (4x4).

In their turn at the wicket, GNIC were bowled out for 191, with Shaun DeSouza hitting 12 fours and one six in the topscore of 87 and Dexter Solomon five fours in his 42, while Zaheer Mohammed took 5 for 42 and Chandrapaul Hemraj 2 for 37.

Even though they had a handsome lead, Everest declined to enforce the follow-on, opting to take batting practice to which they reached 56 for 1 when stumps were pulled, with the younger Chanderpaul unbeaten on 41 (7x4), adding 43 for the second wicket with Denesh Mangal who was unbeaten on 10, following the early demise of Hemraj for 4 at 13 for 1.

Floodlight Masters square series with Media XI -Hardball final to be played before year-end PLAYING with more freedom and comfort in a format they have dominated over the years, Floodlight Masters turned the tables on the Guyana Media XI last Friday night in a feature softball game played at the Demerara Cricket Club ground, winning by nine wickets to level the series 1-1.

When the two teams clashed in a 20/20 hardball contest two Fridays ago, the Media boys surged to a commanding nine-wicket victory at the same venue and immediately accepted the challenge for a rematch, this time at softball.

Eager to exact revenge, Floodlight Masters skipper Ricky Deonarine won the toss and without hesitation inserted the Guyana Media XI to take first strike under the newly installed floodlights at the venue.

The decision brought rewards in abundance as the Guyana Media XI crashed to 4-4 by the second over, with the experienced Lakeram ‘Mike’ Singh claiming three wickets in his first over to add to the one Rohan BoojRaj captured off the fourth ball of the innings.

The wickets to fall were Esaun Griffith (01), Jerry

Singh (02), Rene Stoby (01) and Navin Budhai without scoring.

Orlando Charles and Shahrukh Imran then added 27 for the fifth wicket, but just when the pair was looking to consolidate, Charles fell for two at 31-5 and without addition to the score, Imran who cracked three sweetly timed boundaries in his 18, was dismissed in the sixth over.

Floodlight Masters were sensing an early night, but Keon Blades and Avenash Ramzan then stabilized the innings with a fighting seventh wicket partnership of exactly 40 in eight overs, rotating the strike well and scoring the occasional boundary before Ramzan was stumped for 16 (1x4).

Blades, who started to up the tempo in the death overs, was joined by skipper John Ramsingh and the pair pushed the score beyond the triple figure mark, as the Media XI made 109 in 20 overs, with Blades topscoring with a stroked-filled 38 (4x4, 1x6), while Ramsingh made 11 (2x4).

Bowling for Floodlight Masters, Singh claimed 3-10 and Booj-Raj 2-29 and chasing 110 for victory, Floodlight Masters openers Lalta

Gainda and Patrick Khan wielded their willows to good effect, dispatching the white balls to all parts of the outfield.

They posted 103 for the first wicket with Khan blasting 57, an innings that included four sixes and a similar number of fours, while Gainda, who ended the game with a six, finished on a stylish unbeaten 49, inclusive of four sixes and three fours.

Rene Stoby picked up the only wicket to fall as Floodlight Masters sealed the win in the 11th over.

At the presentation ceremony, Singh was named Man-of-the-Match, while Booj-Raj was adjudged Best Bowler on the winning side and Gainda, Best Batsman.

For the losing side, Blades and Stoby were given a trophy each being Best Batsman and Bowler respectively, with all trophies for the game being sponsored by the Trophy Stall of Bourda Market and Hadi’s City Mall Inc. Before the presentation concluded the two teams decided to settle the score once and for all, and have agreed to play a hardball match in November.

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Team GCC dominate Banks Hockey Leeron Brumell GEORGETOWN Cricket Club’s (GCC) male and female hockey teams dominated the Banks DIH Limited sponsored 11-a-side hockey tournament, to cart off both crowns when play ended at the Banks DIH, Thirst Park field last night.

The females successfully defended their title in regular time, while penalties were use to decide the male final.

The GCC ladies played undefeated in the three-day tourney, first trashing Hikers on Friday night’s opening action, followed by wins over Old Fort and the National Under-19’s on Saturday in round-robin play, before meeting the National Under-19’s -who advanced on a superior goal difference- in the female finals yesterday.

In Sunday’s final – the Under-19s registered the first goal in the 4th minute of play through Nicole Eastman, following which a renewed GCC launched a series of attacks on goal, but the juniors defended at all corners.

However on 12 minutes play, GCC’s pressure would tell and they equalized through Kerensa Fernandes from a penalty corner, making the scores 1-1 at the half.

GCC kept up the

pressure in the second period, with the Under-19’s getting one real chance to score but it wouldn’t materialize as GCC took play back into the opposition’s half and got their second goal in the 25 th minute, when Sonia Jardine scored off a penalty corner.

This is the first time the under-19s played as a team, since being drafted to prepare for upcoming meets and they certainly give a good account of themselves, despite going down in the final to the more seasoned GCC lineup.

In male play, like Friday night – GCC and Hikers played to a nil-all draw after both teams refused to let each other complete passes in-front of goal. Hikers last won the title in 2010.

Two green cards were issued by the referees to Hikers players – the first for obstruction of play, after the defender failed to win back the ball and the second for dangerous play, with a green card sending a player to the ‘bin’ or off the field of play for two minutes.

After 30-minutes, of brisk back and forth play, penalties were used to determine the outcome.

Devin Munroe missed his first opportunity for Hikers and Kevin Spencer scored for GCC to keep the pressure, while Hikers scored penalties two and three, but when they missed their fourth penalty – up came Stephen

Xavier to slot his flick past Hiker’s Azad Deabreu to give GCC the win; 4-3 on penalties.

Old Fort, Saints and the National Under-19s were the other male teams in the tournament which was the first outdoor tournament to be played since 2010, with the format changing to suit a number of other events the Guyana Hockey Board has planned for the remainder of the year.

In the past the Banks tournament was played over a series of weeks, giving teams, ample rest to give of their best.

-Claim male & female titles

GCC’s Steven Xavier scores the winning penalty against Hikers’ Azad DeAbreu.

The Victorious GCC male and female teams pose with their trophies, after dominating the Banks DIH Limited 11-a-side outdoor hockey tournament.

Murdoch’s Star group bags broadcast rights for ICC events (REUTERS)-Rupert Murdoch’s Star group have bagged the broadcast rights for International Cricket Council (ICC) events to be held during an eight-year cycle after next year’s World Cup, the governing body said yesterday.

Star India and Star

Rupert Murdoch’

Middle East have been jointly awarded the audio-visual rights for an undisclosed fee for the period from 2015-23, the ICC said in a statement.

“While the final value of the rights fee agreed will not be disclosed, it is

significantly in excess of the ICC’s previous commercial deals,” the statement said.

The current rights for ICC events are with ESPN Star Sports, whose contract expires at the end of next year’s World Cup jointly hosted by

Australia and New Zealand.

The ICC said it had received 17 competitive bids after its tender and bidding process for the period, which will see 18 global events, including two 50-over World Cups, two Twenty20 World Cups and

a same number of Champions Trophy events.

“This agreement guarantees more money for all our members, thereby underpinning the growth and development of the game,” ICC chief executive David Richardson said.

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Kadir Mohamed Memorial 80-Miler

Anthony dethrones DeNobrega to take top prize

Veterans O-45 winner Ian ‘Dumb-boy’ Jackson the Linden/Soesdyke Highway.

2 hours 17 mins 08 seconds said he was pleased with to take victory along with the win. two prime prizes, even as Ian “I’m happy with the win.

‘Dumb Boy’ Jackson won the It just shows how fit I am for Veterans over 45-years class the 5-stage and I feel pretty in 2 hours 24 mins 28 sec- confident about it.’ onds, ahead of Kennard Lovell With the National five and Linden Blackman, while stages starting in a matter Raphael Leung in 2 hours of days, he said there is not 22 mins 16 seconds won the much he can do to improve youth/juveniles class ahead of on his performance, but he Jornel Yearwood. however has a goal to beThe battle continued come stronger as he moves along the highway in the up to the senior ranks next Open class as the peloton headed for Dora, with eight riders Anthony, Companioni, DeNobrega, Robin Persaud, Alonzo Ambrose, Chris Holder, Mark Harris and Mario King, upfront and not giving an inch to anyone.

They would try to outdo each other along the East Bank Carriageway onto Mandela Avenue, but the race was decided only on Homestretch Avenue with a sprint to the finish, where Anthony claim glory ahead of Companioni.

DeNobrega placed third, followed by Persaud, Alonzo Ambrose, Holder, Mark Harris and Mario King in that order, rounding out the top eight places in the Open category.

After the race, Anthony

holds his own along year.

The third annual event was held in memory of the late Kadir Mohamed, a sports enthusiast, who passed away several years ago and his family is using the event to keep his memory alive and through it, they hope to develop the talents of locals as well as to attract new blood to the sport, particularly in Bartica, where the family resides.

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A smiling Michael Anthony (left) collects his spoils from Bibi Mohamed, manager of Kadir’s Enterprise. inance, switching from left to the course, and from lane to right and back as they Leeron Brumell the first wave of the flag, gauged each other’s endurMICHAEL ANTHONY is Anthony, Colombian Reu- ance, strength and speed.

Along the highway, the new Kadir Mohamed ben Companioni, 201 3 Memorial 80-Mile cham- winner Paul DeNobrega, the Veterans Under and pion, after he outsprinted Christopher Holder, Robin Over 45 years classes and his more seasoned rivals Persaud, Junior Niles and Youths/Juveniles would to take the top spot under other seasoned riders took turn in the vicinity of Splashmin’s and head sweltering heat yesterday, the lead.

They would set a pace back for the finish line, for registering a time of 3h.

19mins:26secs, to take the and never look back, break- which Niles emerged as the top prize of one ounce of ing away from the bunch Under-45 winner, with Stesmelted gold as well as one around Diamond, on the phen Fernandes in second of ten prime prizes along way to the Linden/Soes- place, the duo leading the dyke Highway, where they way to the line. the way.

Niles registered a time of Some 45 cyclists took would continue their dom-

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