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The story of Navin Chandarpal ‘is a work in progress’ – as PPP pays moving tribute to a Fallen Comrade Rohee...

By Derwayne Wills H U N D R E D S g a t h e re d last evening on the lawns of the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre in Kingston, Georgetown to salute the memory of the late Navin Chandarpal in what was a poignant event that turned out to be a celebration of the life and works of notably one of Guyana’s noblest sons.

Tributes, poured in from a speakers list of the People’s Progressive Party’s most recognised political leaders, but sentiments of

loss echoed throughout the audience as those speakers articulated how the legacy of Cde. Navin Chandarpal, who was deserving of many accolades, could best be remembered.

The Party’s sympathies were conveyed to the family of the fallen Comrade by PPP General Secretary Clement Rohee, who lamented that although there is a conventional way of addressing the memory of someone who has passed, he was at a loss for words, since the story of Navin Chanderpal is a “work in progress.”

Rohee touted Chandarpal as a man who had grown in life and vitality with the party. “Navin was a very multidimensional and complex individual, and he was also very complex in his thinking and his analysis,” Rohee declared.

Rohee painted Chandarpal as a lover of the sciences, since he was a man “who contributed in no small measure to the thinking capacity of the PPP to make it… where it is today.”

Outlining the major feats of the fallen comrade, Rohee credited Chandarpal with being not only a significant contributor “to every single critical and major policy-making decision in the PPP”, but also recognised him for his resounding voice in the debate of contesting rigged elections in Guyana’s

A section of the gathering on the lawns of the “Red House”

dark era.

“His view was that we should boycott elections,” Rohee said, adding that Cde. Navin “made no bones about making his views known.”

It was evident that Cde. Navin was in no way limited to the insular boundaries of Guyana, since according to Rohee, his adamance for the support of “progressive international foreign policy” saw Guyana recognising the People’s Republic of China, the Soviet Union and Vietnam, as he pushed his “strong anti-imperialistic” rhetoric.

Having to deal with Cde. WPO General Secretary, Ms Sheila Veerasammy delivering her tribute

Navin’s memory rather than his physical presence was harder for some than others; Women’s Progressive Organisation General Secretary Cde. Sheila Veerasammy was moved to tears at the podium during her tribute.

She remembered Cde. Navin as being her greatest comforter as well as her greatest critic, since he was “a no-nonsense comrade”, but she said he was always a man who saw the glass as half full rather than half empty.

Longstanding PPP member Hydar Ally recognised that although it was a sad day for the party, “we are not here so much to mourn his passing as we are here Turn to page 9

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Investing in education is an investment in Guyana’s future President Ramotar...

– as MoE hosts 18th National Awards Ceremony

Examination (GTEE); the Carnegie School of Home Economics (CSHE); and the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE).

Awards were presented to Rama Krishna Primary and President’s College as the most improved primary and senior secondary schools,

June 2014.

Elisa Hamiltion, overall best CSEC performer 2014; Ryhan Chand, Best Business Student; Aliyyah Abdul Kadir, Best Humanities Student and Kishan Crichlow, Best Technological/Vocational Education Student were top performers for Guyana as well as top performers as recognised by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC)

mentioned that without the encouragement and commitment by teachers, parents and communities this would not have been possible either.

She explained that there was a time when all the top places and students were from certain schools, whether it was primary or nursery.

“But this goes to show how universal our programmes and policies are applied; we see persons from Berbice,

President Donald Ramotar and Education Minister, Ms Priya Manickchand with the top four CSEC performers

By Rebecca Ganesh-Ally THE Ministry of Education yesterday hosted its 18th National Award Ceremony for outstanding performances, and more than 36 students from across Guy-

ana were recognised for their outstanding achievements.

The ceremony was held at the National Cultural Centre (NCC) which saw the students in 12 different categories being awarded for their

outstanding performances at the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA); the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC); the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE); the Guyana Technical Education

Rosemarie Ramitt of the Guyana Blind Institute who is aspiring to be a teacher, achieved five Grade Ones at CSEC 2014 to become the first blind person to gain this achievement.

Rosemarie is captured meeting President Donald Ramotar and Education Minister, Ms Priya Manickchand (Photos by Adrian Narine)

President Donald Ramotar greets Elisa Hamiltion, overall best CSEC performer 2014 with Education Minister Priya Manickchand

respectively; East Ruimveldt and Zeebury Secondary Schools were awarded for being the most improved junior secondary schools.

Guyana won four out of the eight awards given this year to CSEC students who wrote the examination in

During her brief remarks, Education Minister Priya Manickchand expressed her congratulations to all the awardees, noting also that “to get where you are today it took a lot of commitment and hard work.” She also

Essequibo, Region 9 and 10 having more ones in CXC than I can count,” the Education Minister said. However, she said that while the top senior secondary schools continue to do well, “we

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Clashes erupt as Israeli police kill Palestinian suspected of shooting Jewish far-rightist Reuters) - ISRAELI police on Thursday shot dead a 32-year-old Palestinian man suspected of having tried hours earlier to kill a far-right Jewish activist, leading to fierce clashes in East Jerusalem and fears of a new Palestinian uprising.

The Al-Aqsa compound, or Temple Mount, a holy site at the heart of the latest violence, was shut down for almost an entire day to all visitors as a security precaution. It was the first full closure of the site, venerated by both Jews and Muslims, in 14 years. Late on Thursday Israeli police reopened the complex.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas denounced Israel’s actions as “tantamount to a declaration of war” and his Fatah party called for a “day of rage” on Friday. It was not clear if Al Aqsa would be opened to Muslims on their holy day.

Moataz Hejazi’s body lay in blood among satellite dishes and a solar panel on the rooftop of a three-storey house in Abu Tor, a district of Arab East Jerusalem, as Israeli forces sealed off the area and repelled stone-throwing Palestinian protesters.

Hejazi was suspected of shooting and wounding

A Palestinian protester stands in front of a car of an Israeli that was set on fire by the protesters during clashes with Israeli security forces in east Jerusalem, October 30, 2014.

(REUTERS/Ammar Awad) Yehuda Glick, a far-right religious activist who has led a campaign for Jews to be al-

lowed to pray at the Al-Aqsa compound.

Glick, a U.S.-born settler,

was shot as he left a conference at the Menachem Begin Heritage Centre in Jerusalem late on Wednesday. His assailant escaped on the back of a motorcycle.

A spokesman for the center said Hejazi had worked at a restaurant there. Glick, 48, remains in serious but stable condition with four gunshot wounds, doctors said.

Residents said hundreds of Israeli police were involved in the pre-dawn search for Hejazi. He was tracked down to his family home in the hilly backstreets of Abu Tor and eventually cornered on the terrace of an adjacent building.

“Anti-terrorist police units surrounded a house in the Abu Tor neighborhood to arrest a suspect in the attempted assassination of Yehuda Glick,” Israeli police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said. “Immediately upon arrival they were shot at. They returned fire and shot and killed the suspect.”

Locals identified the man as Hejazi, who was released from an Israeli prison in 2012 after serving 11 years. Israeli police fired stun grenades to keep back groups of angry residents, who shouted abuse as they watched from surrounding balconies.

U.S. nurse defies Maine’s Ebola quarantine, takes bike ride (Reuters) - A NURSE who treated Ebola patients in Sierra Leone but has tested negative for the virus ventured out of her home in Maine and took a bike ride on Thursday, defying a quarantine order and setting up a legal collision with state authorities.

Attorneys for Kaci Hickox, 33, said they had not yet been served with a court order to enforce a 21-day quarantine - matching the virus’s maximum incubation period - but remained prepared to fight such an order if necessary.

Hickox left her home in the small Maine town of Fort

Kent, along the Canadian border, and television news images showed her taking a morning bicycle ride with her boyfriend. Hickox has given the state a deadline of Thursday to lift an order that she remain at home until Nov. 10, or she will go to court.

“It’s a beautiful day for a bike ride,” said Hickox, dressed in bike gear including a helmet as she headed out for a three-mile (5 km) ride while police stationed outside her house stood by without trying to stop her, according to local media.

Maine Governor Paul LePage, a Republican locked in a tough re-election bat-

Kaci Hickox (centre) returns to her home surrounded by media after going for a bike ride with boyfriend Ted Wilbur in Fort Kent, Maine October 30, 2014. (Credit: Reuters/Ashley L. Conti/Bdn)

Hickox’s lawyers, defended her decision to go for a bike ride as a public statement but noted that she avoided the center of town so as not to “freak people out.”

“Since there’s no court order, she can be out in public,” Siegel said. “Even if people disagree with her position, I would hope they respect the fact that she’s taking into account the fear, which is based on misinformation about the way the disease is transmitted.”

No hope for survivors in Sri Lanka landslide, over 100 dead (Reuters) - HOPES of finding survivors under the mud and rubble of a landslide in Sri Lanka ran out on Thursday, though a government minister cut the estimated death toll to over 100 from 300 the previous night.

“I don’t think there could be any survivors,” Disaster Management Minister Mahinda Amaraweera told Reuters after visiting the disaster site in the tea-plantation village of Haldummulla, 190 km (120 miles) from the capital, Colombo.

“It is about 100 people who have been buried as there were some children and some estate workers who were not at their houses at the time of the disaster,” he added, explaining why the death toll could be lower than feared the day before.

Some uncertainty remained because population data was lost in Wednesday’s landslide, his Disaster Management Center said.

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President Barack Obama, who has criticized state mandatory quarantine policies for returning medical workers like Hickox, was scheduled to arrive in Maine later on Thursday to campaign for Democratic candidates including Mike Michaud, who is trying to unseat LePage in Tuesday’s mid-term elections.

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The center said 150 houses were buried in the landslide, which stretched 3 km (2 miles) and engulfed the village after days of heavy monsoon rains.

Children who left for school beforehand returned to find their clay and cement houses had been buried. Nearly 500 people, most of them children, spent the night at a nearby school after warnings of further landslides.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa visited the area on Thursday and ordered police to investigate if there had been any negligence by government officials in identifying the risks and informing local people before the disaster.

Dinesh Gunawardena, the government’s chief whip, said the state will take responsibility for 75 children who lost their parents in the landslide.

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US officials attend Ebola meeting in Cuba, despite frosty relations

The first team of Cuban health workers arrived in Sierra Leone earlier this month (BBC News) TWO health officials from the United States have joined other experts at an Ebola conference in Cuba, in the latest sign of cooperation between the long-standing adversaries.

The meeting looks at ways to prevent the spread of Ebola in the Americas.

It was organised by Alba, a leftist bloc founded by Cuba and Venezuela as a counterweight to US influence.

The US military and Cuban medics are already posted in the countries in West Africa worst-affected by the disease.

The US maintains a trade embargo on the Caribbean island and the two countries do not have full diplomatic relations.

But they have quietly cooperated for years on issues

like public health, immigration and environmental protection.

Cuba praised “This [the Ebola crisis] is a global emergency and we all have to work together and cooperate,” Nelson Arboleda, a regional official of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told reporters before the meeting.

“We’ll make every effort to ensure the quick diagnosis of patients to break the cycle of transmission,” adding that the meeting in the Cuban capital, Havana, would also discuss planning for training medics.

Cuba is the biggest single provider of healthcare workers to the Ebola crisis in West Africa, more than the Red Cross or richer nations, the World Health Organization says.

It sent 83 doctors and nurses to Liberia and Guinea last week, who joined another contingent of 165 Cuban healthcare professionals in Sierra Leone.

The Caribbean nation has been praised for its response to the Ebola crisis, including by the US, and more Cuban medics have been trained to travel there.

Its response has also won plaudits from humanitarian workers who say the international community’s reaction has been lacking.

A total of 32 countries are represented at the Havana conference, including Mexico, Canada, Brazil and Panama, which are not members of Alba.

The bloc - the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America - was the brainchild of Hugo Chavez, Venezuela’s late president.

Rains and winds lash Buenos Aires province, Argentina

Residents there had to wade through flooded streets (BBC News) TORRENTIAL rains and strong winds in central Argentina have caused severe flood-

ing, damaged homes and forced dozens of people to evacuate.

The Argentine capital,

Buenos Aires, was also affected, with flight delays and cancellations at its two airports.

107 San Fernando residents summoned to court

(Trinidad Express) A TO TA L o f 1 0 7 c o m plaints were brought before the court yesterday by the San Fernando City Corporation against residents and business owners.

The owners are being cited for having uncleaned lots, buildings in disrepair and unauthorised extensions to structure.

The matters were called before San Fernando Magistrate Mar-

garet Alert.Acting City engineer Nathoo Heeraman and several workers from the City Corporation were present in the Fourth Court for the matters.

Most of the defendants were absent as they were yet to be served with summonses to appear before the court.

Alert adjourned the matters to different dates in January and ordered that fresh summonses be issued.

For those who were present, they were told that the court action was brought on behalf of the Mayor, aldermen, councillors and citizens of San Fernando.

The notices were read to the defendants, most of whom are expected to have an attorney appear on their behalf at their next date of hearing.

Attorney Cedric Neptune appeared in some of the matters.

Passenger from Jamaica arrested for smuggling cocaine in vagina KINGSTON, Jamaica — A WOMAN returning to the US from Jamaica was on Sunday arrested at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport in Florida, after she allegedly attempted to smuggle cocaine in her vagina.

In custody is 26-year-old Kathy-Ann Ferguson of a Hollywood address in the US. The Daily Mail reported that Ferguson flew from Montego Bay about 4:15 pm and

was allegedly transporting 172 grams of the drug when she was arrested.

It is reported that she was subjected to a security search during which she admitted to carrying the drug. She reportedly removed the drug from her vagina herself after which she received medical attention.

She was subsequently booked into the Broward County Main Jail.

She has since been released on US$15,000 bond.

Ebola team: No reason to abort Carnival 2015

( Tr i n i d a d G u a r d i a n ) CHAIRMAN of the National Ebola Prevention Information and Response Team, Vice Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier General Anthony Phillips-Spencer, says the Carnival 2015 will go on despite the global concerns over the spread of the Ebola virus. He made the comment yesterday at a news conference at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, following a meeting with various stakeholder groups on how the Ebola threat would affect the annual festival.

Among those who attended the meeting were representatives from Trinbago Unified calypsonians Organisation (Tuco), mas bands, Carnival fete promoters, mayors and chairmen of borough and regional corporations, permanent secretaries, business and

private sector, members of civil society, vendors, media representatives and academics. Phillips-Spencer said they made that decision because the Ebola risk in T&T was very low although he admitted it was a situation which would be continually reviewed.

National Carnival Commission (NCC) chair Allyson Demas said: “As far as the NCC is concerned we are proceeding with our plans for Carnival 2015.”

Carnival is set for February 16 and 17 next year. National Security Minister Gary Griffith said citizens must discontinue attempts to link Carnival with Ebola and insisted the show was on.

“If we think that we are half pregnant and wondering whether there is going to be Carnival or not, we are going to cripple Carnival even before it starts because

this is a period that is very critical for the period... the planning, the preparations, the bookings... and because of that we need to be very careful,” Griffith said. He said there would be a continuous review of the situation on a daily basis by a team of officials from the Health and National Security Ministries.

Griffith said any decision to stage the festival “should not be based on economics, emotion, fear or panic but on informed decisions.” He said the possible threat was not based on an accumulation of people in one specific area, as was the case at Carnival time, but the possibility of the virus’ infiltration into T&T. The minister admitted, however, that if there were to be any incidents of Ebola in T&T, citizens’ freedoms could be curtailed.

The National Weather Service has maintained an alert throughout Buenos Aires province.

About 100 people were evacuated from the city of Bragado, 200 km (124 miles) west of the capital, reports said.

The city suffered power

cuts and damage to property after roofs collapsed and trees fell.

The authorities in the city of Lujan, near the capital, have called on residents to leave their homes because of rising water levels.

The violent storm affected several other towns and

cities and caused chaos in transport systems, including the metro, commuter trains and buses in Buenos Aires.

In 2013, one of the heaviest storms recorded in Argentina killed dozens of people in the province and forced thousands more to evacuate.

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GUYANA

EDITORIAL A fallen comrade

THE death of veteran politician and stalwart of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Mr. Navin Chandarpal would certainly have come as a grievous body blow, not only to his own family, but also to the extended PPP/C family.

Navin, like most political veterans affined to the PPP, along with his wife Indra, stood right alongside Dr. and Mrs. Cheddi Jagan when they were little more than children to face the terror of the times under the colonials and subsequently the dictatorship of the PNC regime in the long, hard, unrelenting struggle to provide this nation with all the freedoms Guyanese enjoy today.

As President Donald Ramotar fittingly said, Navin’s death is a significant blow, not merely to the party, but the entire country that he served with dedication, commitment and distinction as, among others, Agriculture Minister, Member of Parliament and long-serving executive of the

ruling PPP, lecturer at Accabre College, and his final years of service as Presidential Advisor on Sustainable Development.

The President noted that Navin showed the fortitude of a true fighter for battling his illness –the dreaded scourge of cancer, to the end, as did Dr. Cheddi Jagan, who rallied at the Walter Reed Memorial hospital long after expectations that he would have succumbed to his heart ailment many days before he actually did, to the amazement and admiration of that US hospital’s staff.

Navin, who served in the seventh and eighth Parliaments for over five years, was never confrontational, was always cordial, always had a smile on his face; and it was impossible for anyone to see him as an enemy.

And his association with GAWU was as close as that of Dr. Cheddi Jagan’s, and his contributions to that union were incalculable. GAWU, in a heartfelt condolence message, noted

that “Cde Navin’s association with GAWU can be traced back to the 1980’s when he participated in our educational programme as a lecturer.

Between 2010 and 2011, he became the Principal of the GAWU Labour College and played an important role in the promotion of the Union’s educational work.”

The union truly reflected the reality when it acknowledged that Navin’s work had an impact in the bettering of the representation that its members enjoy. “He also made a substantial contribution to the environmental issues which have emerged at top of humanity’s agenda in recent times through his championing of the proper and sustainable use of our natural resources and the protection of our environment many important and noteworthy advances have been made locally and regionally,” GAWU said.

Navin was rightly described as a grass root politician who exuded an anti-imperialist stance, as through the

People’s Progressive Party he participated dedicatedly in struggles against imperialism.

Navin’s passing on Tuesday 28 October, 2014 was described by his family as a peaceful one while he was surrounded by family and relatives.

It is no surprise that, up to the time of his death, he was actively serving as Presidential Advisor on Sustainable Development and Science and Technology.

Service beyond the call

of duty is a hallmark of Dr. Jagan’s cadre of freedom fighters and nation builders, and one can only imagine, as all PPP veterans meet in Heaven, the changes that they would be advocating beyond their earthly existence.

The Board-of-Directors, Management and staff of GNNL, publishers of the Sunday and Daily Chronicle extend sincere condolences to Navin’s family, Indra and children; and the extended PPP/C family.

Navin’s honesty, legacy will live on An open letter to the GUYANA has lost one of its best sons - Navin Chandarpal. His physical body may die but his honesty and legacy will live on and will remain deep within us.

My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Indranie Chandarpal, her family, and the Government and people of Guyana on the loss of this true leader and a son of the soil of Guyana. Navin was an outstanding icon and a prominent politician. His resolve, courage and devotion to his country was and will continue to be an example of

strong leadership and patriotism for all of us. In this hour of deep sorrow, I wish Mrs. Chandarpal and her entire family strength and fortitude.

On behalf of the Humanitarian Mission of New Jersey Arya Samaj, along with its Guyana and Canadian Chapter and the entire International and local Arya Samaj Community, I extend our deepest sympathy on the passing of Navin Chandarpal.

Please accept, Mrs. Indranie Chandarpal, the assurance of my highest esteem.

As we honour his mem-

ories and celebrate his life, I hope each one of us will take comfort in knowing that his commitment to family, and the people and Government of Guyana will never be forgotten. We will always carry them deep in our hearts, and his legacy of service will inspire us as we work together toward a better Guyana and a better world.

May his sacrifices be rewarded with eternal peace.

PANDIT SURESH SUGRIM President, HM of NJASM

Revenue Authority employs all employees on agreed terms and conditions I HAVE read (the Kaieteur News article) dated October 27, 2014, captioned “Sattaur collected full retirement package in 2012.”

I wish to advise that I am employed by the Revenue Authority which is a body corporate established by an Act of Parliament (Cap 79:04). As a body corporate, the Revenue Authority employs all employees on agreed terms and conditions between the employee

and the Authority. These terms and conditions are prescribed by the Revenue Authority Act and all relevant laws pertaining to employee/ employer relationships.

I trust that in the future you would contact the Revenue Authority before issuing a statement based on conjecture.

KHURSHID SATTAUR Commissioner-General

President of Guyana

ON behalf of the No. 40 Rice Farmers Coop Society Ltd. (REGD 1513), I wish to address some pertinent issues as it relates to our society, to the President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana.

His Excellency, our letter to you dated September 5, and captioned ‘Lands in No. 40 Coop unjustly targeted for repossession; reallocation’, has not been acknowledged.

However a summary of that letter follows: 1) We have been occupying these lands for over thirty years 2) We have suffered millions of dollars in losses on account of flooding and have never been compensated 3) We have paid over $10,000,000 in drainage and irrigation charges over the years 4) Our indebtedness to MMA at the end of 2013 stood at $3,932,708. We have paid to date $3,082,000

representing 78% of amount owing 5) We have the capacity to continue cultivating our lands - within our membership we have six tractors, one combine harvester and one truck 6) We are a functioning Coop, meeting regularly 7) We feel very strongly that title to these lands should be given to us, the members, who have been up-keeping these lands for over thirty years.

We moved to the courts at the end of September and obtained an interim injunction restraining MMA from repossessing or reallocating our lands. This injunction was served on MMA on October 8.The hearing and determination of a summons to continue the injunction was set for October 17. MMA was able to have the injunction discharged on October 16 by the same judge.

Most of the issues raised in MMA’s affidavit had to

do with the legitimacy of the No. 40 Coop and its members. It also claimed that the Coop never had a lease since the MMA never issued it with one. This is true because the Coop existed prior to the incorporation of the MMA in 1977. Further, numerous receipts and notices from MMA quoted lease no.

A10199 as belonging to the No. 40 Coop. While the lease has expired, MMA continued to ‘treat’ with us as a Coop.

The MMA contended in its affidavit that I am not a rice farmer but an Insurance Salesman. However, numerous paddy receipt slips from a number of rice mills can verify that I am also a rice farmer. The other issues raised in the affidavit can similarly be contested but this was not allowed on account of the learned judge’s decision.

For this reason, Your Excellency, I, on behalf of the No.40 Coop, am approaching your Turn to page 7

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The 19-minute leak...

Lall, Gildharie’s refusal to meet with police impeding investigations AFTER much hullaballoo over a leaked 19-minute recording of a conversation between the Attorney-General (AG), Mr. Anil Nandlall and Kaieteur News senior reporter, Mr. Leonard Gildharie, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has reported that their investigations are being impeded.

Publisher of the Kaieteur News, Mr. Glenn Lall, made a report on Monday to the Deputy Police Commissioner, Mr. Balram Persaud, after releasing a 19-minuute recording of the private conversation. He contends that the contents of the recording indicate that his life, the lives of his family and staff

members are under threat.

However, according to a statement issued by the police, both Lall and Gildharie remain unavailable for questioning.

The GPF said, “With reference to a report made to the police by Mr. Glenn Lall of alleged threats to him and Kaieteur News by the Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs, the Guyana Police Force is informing the public that Mr. Glenn Lall has submitted three prepared statements, as well as an audio recording and a transcript of that recording in relation to the report made.

“The police investigators in this matter have identified

telephone contact with Mr. Leonard Gildharie in order to interview him concerning the matter. However, he has so far shown reluctance in meeting with the police.”

Reports are that Commander of “A” Division, Senior Superintendent Clifton Hicken, wrote Lall on Wednesday, advising that he subject himself to a police interview in order to address the required

Glenn Lall a number of issues in the prepared statements that require clarification. They have made several attempts

Leonard Gildharie to contact Mr. Glenn Lall in order to have this done, but their efforts have been futile. “…the police also made

clarification.

Up to press time, however, neither Lall nor Gildharie has responded to the police’s request for interviews.

“The Guyana Police Force wishes to inform the public that without the clarification regarding the statements made by Mr. Glenn Lall, it would be severely limited in pursuit of this investigation,” the police said.

‘The Guyana Police Force wishes to inform the public that without the clarification regarding the statements made by Mr. Glenn Lall, it would be severely limited in pursuit of this investigation’ – GPF

Trotman: ‘I am not An open letter ... bound by Clerk’s advice’ From page 6 esteemed office for a review of all the factors that have led to this unfortunate scenario.

I wish to add that MMA’s effort to give state lands to more persons in the village is laudable. However, this should not be at the expense of those with small holdings. Our village has approximately six hundred and fourteen acres of state lands.

There are three hundred and sixty seven acres on the north of the main canal occupied by twelve persons, with each person having approximately 30 acres. The No. 40 Coop is on the south of the main canal with 247 acres occupied by ten persons; each person having approximately 24.7 acres.

MMA in its wisdom has decided to repossess and re-allocate only the Coop lands in the village to meet the land needs of the youths and poor families of the village.

MMA has received sixty-five applications for the Coop lands.

At this point, Mr. President, I would like to invoke Herbert J. Taylor’s four-way test that is a guiding light to Rotarian International and the world at large.

1) Is it the truth?

2) Is it fair to all concerned?

3) Will it build goodwill and better friendships?

4) Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

This test is displayed on billboards in court premises in Ghana. (Wikipedia) It is true that very many persons of all persuasions want land; but is it fair to all concerned when land is taken from one set of persons with small holdings to give to another set? Will this move by the MMA build good-

will and better friendship? It certainly will not. Animosity and ill will amongst villagers will be the fruits of this ill-advised effort of MMA. Will it be beneficial to all concerned? To those who will have a four, five, or even ten acres of land it will seem beneficial. But what of those who will now lose their main source of income?

Mr. President, as you are aware, Guyana has about 220,000 acres of rice lands and over 500,000 acres of lands for other crops (Guyana Chronicle October10, 2011) However, with individuals and families having hundreds of acres of lands, it is virtually impossible for everyone to have their fair share of land in the scheme. It would make more than interesting reading for MMA to publish a table of land distribution in the scheme, but we know that for ‘thy kingdom come’ they would not do it, and for good reasons.

Mr. President, you probably would be at MMA’s open day activities (tomorrow, Friday October 31) where the distribution of land titles is a part of the programme.

No. 40 Coop lands may be among those slated for distribution to as many as the MMA sees fit. Our constitution endows you with awesome powers and responsibilities. I can only hope that you would exercise your responsibilities in righting wrongs and ensuring justice. And PLEASE remember the four-way test.

PATRICK HAMILTON Chairman, No. 40 Rice Farmers Coop Society Ltd

CLERK of the National Assembly, Mr. Sherlock Isaacs on Wednesday refused the request from the House Speaker, Mr. Raphael Trotman to call a sitting of the Assembly on November 6.

H o w e v e r, t h e Speaker contends that he is not bound by the advice of the Clerk. “I am not restricted to advice of the Clerk. I am not bound by his advice.

He cannot instruct me, he can advise me,” Trotman said.

He further explained that he, like the Clerk, seeks advice from regional and international counterparts, as well as other local stakeholders, before making decisions.

The House went into recess on August 10 and came out of recess on October 10. Since, there have been repeated calls from the Alliance for Change (AFC) for an early sitting. The hot-button issue when the House reconvenes is the AFC-sponsored no-confidence motion, against the current Administration.

However, there has been a difference of opinions as to where the power resides when it

Raphael Trotman comes to calling a sitting of the House. The National Assembly’s Clerk, in refusing the Speaker’s request for a November 6 sitting, make it clear that the power to call a sitting resides with the Central Government.

CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS The Speaker, on the other hand, maintains his position that the National Assembly must resume sittings and cannot be bound by the “whims of the Executive branch” to have to await its consent before meeting.

He said, “Such an interpretation flies in the face of the doctrine of separation of powers, and the constitutional right of the elected representatives to meet to perform their functions. “…as a majority of Members have indicated their desire for the National Assembly to meet, the nation is confronted with … we have a clear and unvarnished constitutional crisis on our hands, and all stakeholders

Sherlock Isaacs will have to work together to resolve it.”

Standing Order 8 addressed the grounds on which sittings are called and states clearly where the authority to call such a sitting lies.

The ‘Ordinary Sitting of the Assembly’ is addressed in Standing Order 8 (1), which says: “(1) Save as otherwise provided by the Constitution or resolved by the Assembly upon a motion moved by a Minister, the Assembly may sit every day except Saturdays and Sundays and, unless the Assembly otherwise decide, every adjournment of the Assembly shall be to the next Sitting day.”

Standing Order 8 (2), ‘Sitting convened at the discretion of the Speaker’, adds that: “(2) If, during an adjournment of the Assembly, it is represented to the Speaker by the Government, or the Speaker is of the opinion, that the public interest requires that the Assembly should meet on a day earlier than that to which it stands adjourned, the Speaker may

give notice accordingly and the Assembly shall meet at the time stated in such notice. The Clerk shall as soon as possible inform each Member in writing, or telegram or by appropriate electronic means of any such earlier meeting.”

On that note, when asked by a staff reporter to explain his contention of a “constitutional crisis”, Trotman stated that if the National Assembly wants to meet but is constrained by the Government, there is a crisis.

“Members want to meet…members have written to me to say that they want to meet, that is where the problem is. If members want to meet and cannot meet, that is a problem,” he said.

USUALLY A NOVEMBER SITTING Noteworthy, too, is the fact that a sitting as soon as the House comes out of recess is not the precedent, seen in previous years.

This was confirmed by the Clerk of the National Assembly, on Wednesday, who stated that the sittings in the last several years after the recess are usually held in November.

The Speaker also acknowledged this fact.

Asked what would be his next move, Trotman declined to answer in detail.

“I am considering my next move. I am looking at all the options,” he said.

The House has not met since July 10, prior to going into recess.

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RODNEY’S DEATH: AN ENIGMA BEING ANSWERED Special Report on the Rodney Commission of Inquiry by Shaun Michael Samaroo

Remote trigger detonated bomb that killed Rodney

EVIDENCE shows that a remote trigger exploded the bomb that shattered the peace of Georgetown and killed Dr Walter Rodney, in the worst political assassination in the history of the Commonwealth Caribbean.

Nirmal Rohit Kanhai, an expert witness appearing at the Walter Rodney Commission of Inquiry, said yesterday that someone rigged the bomb that exploded in Dr Rodney’s lap on the night of Friday, June 13, 1980, to cause grave mortal harm to its victim.

Dr Rodney died instantly when the bomb, disguised as a communications device, exploded in his car, wounding his brother, Donald Rodney, who escaped to tell the truth of what happened that fateful night.

Kanhai’s testimony reveals an intriguing series of events that took decades to come to light, but resulted in the Presidential Commission of Inquiry that President Donald Ramotar convened early this year.

Justice in the political assassination of Dr Rodney 34 years ago remained in limbo for three-and-a-half decades, but serendipity and fate showed up to deliver victory, and those who plotted and conspired to cause the demise of one of Guyana’s greatest historians today face the public revelation of their dark secrets.

Two men never forgot Dr Rodney’s assassination. Living in the United States, Dr Nigel Westmaas and Nirmal Rohit Kanhai, unbeknownst to each other, sought documents, and hoped with grieving hearts that justice

Kanhai’s testimony provides two crucial pillars to the case building up at the Commission: ● Kanhai is an avowed critic of the PPP, thus debunking irrational Opposition cries about the Commission’s impartiality; ● Kanhai provides detailed technical facts confirming that long-time PNC Government claims that Dr Rodney accidentally caused the bomb to explode in his lap are false. Kanhai confirms that, based on his research of the technical details, the bomb exploded after someone triggered the explosion with a remote trigger.

President Ramotar

would prevail for their late political leader.

Dr Westmaas testified at the Walter Rodney Commission of Inquiry, now going on at the High Court in Georgetown, earlier this year, while Kanhai testified yesterday, detailing the miraculous coming together of a body of research, thinking and likeness of minds to ensure justice for Dr Rodney.

Evidence and testimonies emerging at the Presidential Commission unmask the Government of the People’s National Congress (PNC) as a dictatorial, brutal regime that conspired and plotted nefarious schemes to harass and intimidate political opponents, put Guyanese under

intense secret surveillance, and restrict the human rights of citizens.

Kanhai and Dr Westmaas accumulated much of the core documents that have become evidence at the Commission. These documents, along with scores of witness testimonies, official documents sourced from foreign Governments and other research, are piling up as evidence to confirm that Dr Rodney met his demise in a political conspiracy involving the State machinery of the PNC Government.

Kanhai, an expert witness on the technicality of the bomb that instantly killed Dr Rodney, confirmed that only the military would have had the capability to build such a device and execute its explosion. Testimony after testimony consistently finger the Guyana Defense Force (GDF) as the pivot point of a nefarious PNC Government conspiracy to harass and intimidate, and possibly assassinate the populist political leader.

For the past three-anda-half decades, suspicion throughout the world fell on the State machinery of the PNC Government for conspiring, plotting, scheming and executing the assassination plot against Dr Rodney, and other members of the

Commissioners Seenath Jairam, Sir Richard Cheltenham and Jacqueline Samuels-Brown

Working People’s Alliance (WPA) Party that he helped found.

Kanhai’s witness statement provides an important element to the Commission’s work, in that it debunks the myth that the Commission serves the best interest of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP). On the contrary, Kanhai liberally criticises the PPP in his statement, noting that he quit the Party in 1976 to join the WPA. The PNC turned a blind eye to the Commission, seeking to shift focus to the Commission’s Terms of Reference, implying that the Government set up the Commission as a witch-hunt against the PNC, now a part of the Opposition coalition with the WPA in A Partnership of National Unity (APNU).

The distinguished Commission comprises accomplished, respected, outstanding legal luminaries from the Caribbean, in Barbadian Sir Richard Cheltenham; Seenath Jairam of Trinidad and Tobago; and Jacqueline Samuels-Brown of Jamaica.

The PNC ignores the professional ethics and moral integrity of the Commissioners in its narrow-minded critique of the Commission.

Only PNC Counsel Basil Williams plays a role in the quest of the Commission to find the truth of how and why Dr Rodney was assassinated; and this week, Williams has adopted a less antagonistic, and more cooperative and engaging stance in relation to the Commission’s work.

But Kanhai’s testimony provides two crucial pillars to the case building up at the Commission: ● Kanhai is an avowed critic of the PPP, thus de-

bunking irrational Opposition cries about the Commission’s impartiality; ● Kanhai provides detailed technical facts confirming that long-time PNC Government claims that Dr Rodney accidentally caused the bomb to explode in his lap are false. Kanhai confirms that, based on his research of the technical details, the bomb exploded after someone triggered it by way of a remote device.

But his witness statement also sheds interesting light on how the Commission came into being, after being in limbo for 34 years.

Kanhai said the international controversy stirred up after the South African Government announced it was awarding Forbes Burnham, posthumously, the prestigious Oliver Tambo Award “proved to be an important aspect into my investigations into the death of Dr Rodney.”

He said as the controversy raged (which caused the South African government to cancel the award), Dr Westmaas contacted him to co-author an article on the cold case of the assassination.

Kanhai said he agreed, and travelled from New York to Dr Westmaas’ house elsewhere in the US, and was astounded at the amount of information on the case that Dr Westmaas had accumulated over the years.

“He showed me a folder he had on the Rodney matter.

As I glanced through the collection, I was virtually astounded; my examination of the documents was a revelation”.

Taking the file with him on a family trip to Canada, Kanhai read the content with growing interest and excitement.

Kanhai encountered an official report which had remained secret, but which Dr Westmaas had sourced, and several other crucial reports on the assassination.

“For the first time I saw the Skuse and Johnson reports. I also saw documents I never had access to even though they were public

Nirmal Rohit Kanhai

documents, e.g. the CID report, the ICJ report, the Ian Chang report, the 1988 Inquest of Dr Rodney, etc,” Kanhai said.

He came across the book written by main suspect in the Dr Rodney assassination, ex-Intelligence officer of the GDF, Gregory Smith, which tried to show that Dr Rodney accidentally caused the bomb to explode. The book, ‘Assassination Cry of a Failed Revolution: The Truth About Dr Walter Rodney’s Death’, is tendered as evidence at the Commission.

Kanhai detailed the process that led to him seeing the Commission convened, and his satisfaction to be able to testify. “I knew that whatever information came out of the Inquiry would have dramatic effect in whatever my investigations revealed,” Kanhai said.

Kanhai’s statement and testimony provides the Commission of Inquiry with expert technical details linking the assassination of Dr Rodney with the State machinery of the PNC Government.

His witness statement is a detailing of his experiences as a WPA activist during the PNC dictatorship, when he faced immense harassment and intimidation at the hands of the State machinery, and his thorough research and technical work into the actual bombing of Dr Rodney.

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Opposition Parties a no-show as...

President continues Ebola talks with stakeholders

PRESIDENT Donald Ramotar met yesterday with representatives of sectors including, diplomats, security, aviation, medical, private sector, umbrella religious groups, non-governmental organisations, trade union bodies, and civil society to discuss Guyana’s preparedness for any possible Ebola outbreak.

Despite invitations, representatives of parliamentary Opposition political parties failed to attend the meeting at the Presidential Complex, which attracted over 100 stakeholders.

The meeting was the latest in a series aimed at in-

forming officials of recent developments, and possible challenges that may arise within sectors in dealing with any possible cases. Stakeholders were also advised about various aspects of the disease, and measures being taken locally by Health Minister Dr. Bheri Ramsaran, and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Shamdeo Persaud. These included the facilities that have been, and are being prepared for the quarantining of suspected victims of Ebola at official ports of entry, such as the Cheddi Jagan International and Ogle Airports.

The Health Ministry has

trained more than 1,600 persons to deal with any suspected cases of the disease.

Health care facilities are also being prepared to handle suspected cases, he added along with the procurement of protective gear and medical supplies. In cases of the latter, international support from agencies such the Pan American Health Organisation and the World Health Organisation it is anticipated would provide the necessary support on a case by case basis, to boost the capabilities of Caribbean member states as needed to respond to suspected cases.

About 5,000 people have already died from the disease, with thousands of other cases being reported according to

the WHO. In the region, several Caribbean nations have instituted travel restrictions,

including St Vincent, St Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis, and more recently Australia. (GINA)

The story of Navin...

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PPP General Secretary Clement Rohee addressing the gathering. At the Head table are, from left: Chairman Kellawan Lall; PYO colleague and close friend of the late Cde. Navin, Neil Kumar; WPO General Secretary Sheila Veerasammy; GAWU General Secretary Seepaul Narine; RPA General Secretary Dharamkumar Seeraj; and longstanding PPP member, Cde. Hydar Ally

President Donald Ramotar and other government officials in meeting yesterday at the Presidential Complex with relevant stakeholders to discuss Guyana’s preparedness in dealing with any eventuality where the Ebola virus is concerned (Photo by Sandra Prince)

to celebrate his life and his works.”

“He was a man of integrity, very modest and unassuming, and never allowed the glare of office to interfere with his grassroots touch,” Ally said.

This view was similarly shared by General Secretary of the Rice Producers Association, Cde. Dharamkumar Seeraj, who expressed his fondness for Cde. Navin’s ease of adaptability from the office to the people of the grassroots, “as he never lost sight of where he came from,

who he was, what he aspired to be, what he wanted to be.”

“Even in his personal life, he displayed characteristics of a person who was strong [and] who was compassionate,” Seeraj said, as he spoke on Cde. Navin’s compassionate character. “Even in his last days, Cde. Indra told me he was so strongly independent he never gave any indication that he might not be around tomorrow.”

“Up to his last day he displayed that strength of character, courage and unrelenting spirit”, Cde. Seeraj said, add-

Investing in education is an... now see them being joined by other schools who were never heard of before.”

Manickchand noted that all across the country services were given to students and as a result today we can celebrate achievements not only within our country, “ but are now the recipients of four CSEC awards , one of them being the best performer at CSEC 2014.” She said this is to show that “when we do in things in the Ministry of Education and in the Government, when a service is given it is given equally to all,” she said. It can be noted that because of the ministry’s consistency in the distribution

of services “we can reap the benefits now” the Education Minister explained.

President Donald Ramotar, during the main discourse, said: “I am proud of your achievements and the achievements of the Ministry of Education,” as he congratulated the students, and explained that his government will continue to make investments in education. “Our investments in education are investments in the future of our country, and that has always been the case,” he said.

He explained that a country has to invest in education, because in the world we live in today is changing especial-

ly in technology and science and “for us to keep apace we have to educate our people.”

The Head of State restated that “the most important factor for development is the development of our people” and our country, he noted, even though quite young has been proving this. He noted too that only two decades ago “our country was described as a HIPC [Highly Indebted Poor Country] country, a poor country… and today we are being described as a middle- income developing country.” He explained that as we proceed to achieve universal secondary education, “where every child will

be able to access a secondary education,” the Education Ministry should be congratulated yet again on achieving universal primary education.

He also related that the Education Ministry and the Government have been playing a part to ‘ease the pressure of parents’ through a number of programmes, such as the one laptop per family programme; serving hot meals in some schools; the distribution of text books and exercise books and uniform vouchers; and recently the “Because We Care” cash grant. Disbursement of the grant, he noted, has recently started and has touched al-

ing that Cde. Navin “might be small in frame, but he is a giant for the lives that he touched.”

No space could be large enough to fully document the heartfelt tributes that went out to Cde. Navin Chandarpal.

And while he is physically absent, his memory will live on in the name of the People’s Progressive Party.

This was moreso evident by the chants heard throughout last evening as the crowd erupted in applause every time the call was sounded: “Long Live Cde. Navin!”

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most all the regions, “Once we do for one, we do for all,” President Ramotar declared.

President Ramotar went on to explain the need for cheap electricity and the expansion of the international airport; he also explained that with the recent marine developments, a deep- water harbour will be necessary for Guyana.

“This harbour will help to integrate our countries and make us a marine hub; we can definitely become the bridge between South America and the Caribbean,” the President asserted.

The Head of State told the students that “Whatev-

er field you find yourself in that is where you will make a great contribution to our country or wherever life will take you, you can continue to make a contribution to Guyana and while at the same time to the world.”

P re s i d e n t R a m o t a r urged the students to take this as your first step and “Always strive to be the best you can [be] and always strive to make a contribution to the development of wherever you are but never forget your country Guyana and always make a contribution to your country.”

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Donna Ramsammy-James goes public – with launch of 2015 collection

By Raveena Mangal LOCAL and internationally-renowned designer, Donna Ramsammy-James held her annual haute couture fashion show for the first time at Herdmanston Lodge on Sunday evening.

Her beautifully choreographed display was poetry of fashion in motion.

She aptly named her 2015 collection “Carpe Diem”, a Latin term meaning “Seize the day!”, as the designs were a bold celebration of the basic colours. Sixteenth in the line of the SHAPE2000 Annual Collection, the show was a stunning display of elegant and striking women’s and men’s wear.

With Donna’s signature

style of fusing African, Caribbean, Indian and Latin American influences in her designs, the softness of Asia, and the depth of Africa and the colour of the Caribbean mingled and played in her 2015 collection. Her distinguishing stamp of intricate hand painted designs on cotton and linen fabrics, created for all shapes and sizes was boldly seen in ‘Carpe Diem’.

The enthusiasm of her models who ranged from the young at heart to the young was showcased as they modeled with confidence. Donna is known for her unique displays, featuring playful and flirtatious choreography that entice and enthrall her audience.

GOING PUBLIC Her work was truly a display of art through fashion and music. At her previous launch, the designer had noted that for the past 15 years, the viewing of her work was done at her residence, but she believes that it has outgrown the space and a decision was made to shift the venue to the iconic Herdmanston Lodge.

She had also decided to make her annual collection open to the public. It was well received by an audience that included not just her longtime clients and supporters but new enthusiasts who wanted the opportunity to experience her coordinated creations.

The eye-catching 162 breathtaking pieces of purple

Pieces from the “Carpe Diem” collection

and pink, red and burgundy, shades of blue, shades of green, classic black and white, and bright yellow, were delightfully complimented with distinctive jewelry and footwear.

This year, she also decided to include a segment entitled “Jeans and cuts”, featuring an array of tops to be worn with jeans, catering for men, women and young women. At the end of her fabulous display, Donna Ramsammy-James stepped onto the runway to loud cheers.

DONATION The engaging show concluded in fine style with a donation to the Guyana Relief Council, an organisation which renders assistance to victims of fires and other natural disasters, and is one that is close to Donna’s heart. Prizes were also given to ticket holders and

Models in bold orange pieces

members of the audience from DeSinco, Ansa Mcal,

Banks DIH, Herdmanston Lodge and others.

Pieces from her segment featuring ‘whites’

Following breach of Court Order…

Contempt proceedings to be filed against KNews today L E G A L C o u n s e l , M r.

Mahendra Satram, representing the Commissioner-General of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), Mr. Khurshid Sattaur, yesterday confirmed that contempt proceedings will be filed today against the Kaieteur News.

The court action follows the persistent publication of defamatory statements about the GRA Head, which represents a breach of a court order, issued last month.

Satram, in a letter seen by the Guyana Chronicle last week, had indicated that legal recourse to address this breach is imminent.

He said, “[We] have successfully secured an injunction against all of these parties from publishing libelous

Khurshid Sattaur

Glenn Lall

statements carried in the Kaieteur News newspaper. “…the defendants have all been in contempt of court for flagrant disregard of the order of[the] court and appropriate action against these parties is imminent.

“These persons have now published several unfounded and unsubstantiated statements suggesting that the Commissioner-General has committed gross professional misconduct together with statements purportedly made

by executives of the Institute/Association (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Guyana (ICAG).”

COURT ORDER Justice Sandra Kurtzious, in the latter part of September,had granted the injunction against Kaieteur News, preventing the daily newspaper from publishing defamatory statements about the Commissioner-General of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), Mr. Khurshid Sattaur.

She ordered that Kaieteur News refrain from further writing, printing, publishing, circulating or causing to be written, printed, published or circulated defamatory material about Sattaur.

National Media and Pub-

lishing Company Limited, publishers of the local daily, its owner Glenn Lall and editor, Mr. Adam Harris, were named in the order granting the injunction.

The injunction was granted after an Ex-Parte application filed by Sattaur’s lawyers on Wednesday. The application also called for aggravated damages in excess of $500M, for libel resulting from the false and/or malicious writings published.

The move by Sattaur’s legal representatives follows allegations, made in Kaieteur News articles and columns, which stated that: the GRA Head had compromised confidential tax information; he breached his of Oath of Office; and was involved in a plot to destroy the newspa-

per, among other assertions.

The new items were made public in several editions of the newspaper, including that of 31st, August, 2014; 7th September, 2014; 10th September, 2014; 11th September, 2014; 14th September, 2014; 16th September, 2014; 21st September, 2014; and the 23rd September, 2014.

The injunction is valid until a determination is made in the matter, which is expected to be heard in Chambers on October 14, 2014 at 09:00hrs. On October 14, the defendants were granted time (leave) to provide an affidavit in answer, however, the injunction still stands. The named defendants will be liable for failing to comply with Justice Kurtzious’s Order.

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30 nurses in training in oncology – for new cancer-care department

By Asif Hakim THE Organisation for Social and Health Advancement for Guyana (OSHAG) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Monday started a training programme for nurses in the field of oncology.

The training programme which caters for 30 nurses in Guyana hailing from George-

town, New Amsterdam, Berbice, West Demerara and Linden comes to an end today before the grand opening of an oncology department at the GPHC to treat patients for free who have been diagnosed with cancer. Oncology is the field of medicine that is devoted to cancer.

NEW ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT Carol Baggot, the president of OSHAG, said that

the partnership has been a good one and nurses from the United States will provide the training. She also said that OSHAG will be making a donation towards the new oncology department after its opening.

Head of the medical team, Dr. Trevor Layne, who is a certified medical oncologist and has been in the field for over some 22 years, explained that they are trying to arrange for the continuation

Trainers and students take a breather for a photo-op (Photos by Asif Hakim)

SILWFC-renovated Patentia footpath bridge handed over

By Shirley Thomas THE Sugar Industry Welfare Fund Committee (SILWFC), under the auspices of Chairperson, First Lady, Madame Deolatchmie Ramotar, has renovated and handed over to the Patentia Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC), a 70’ x 5’ greenheart footpath bridge which was completed on July 21 at a cost of $823,924.

The bridge was handed over to the NDC on Tuesday by Mr. Kenneth Joseph, member of the SILWFC Board of Directors at a simple handing over ceremony. Representing the NDC Chairman, Mr. Roy Bennett was Ms. Glennis Castello, Overseer, Toevlugt/Patentia NDC. The bridge is intended to provide safer and easier access for residents of the community, particularly children and senior citizens. The goodwill gesture is part of SILWFC’s continued mandate to provide service for sugar workers.

The bridge is ideally located opposite the Patentia Primary School, bridging the Patentia neighbourhood in the west with the school in the east.

The completed bridge with the Patentia Primary School in the background

In handing over the bridge, Mr. Joseph said, “In our quest to continue to deliver service to our members (sugar workers), it is with great pleasure that SILWFC is officially handing over this greenheart footpath bridge to the Patentia NDC.” NDC MAINTENANCE He said that henceforth, the NDC will be responsible for the maintenance of the bridge. He said the First Lady would be proud to know that again she has assisted the populace of Guyana, especially in the Patentia area.

We hope that the bridge will continue to be of service to

all traversing the community.

Overseer, Ms. Castello expressing gratitude said, “I would like to thank SILWFC for this bridge which I know the residents would be very happy about. It’s a shortcut for them actually, and also the schoolchildren having to cross the canal. It will be very convenient for them.”

Castello promised that the Toevlugt/Patentia NDC will continue to support the area.

Also witnessing the handing over ceremony were Ms. Sattie Gopal, SILWFC Secretary and the organisation’s building inspector, Mr. Ganesh Persaud, among others.

of cancer care in Guyana.

He also said that they will strive to make the new oncology department as close as possible to the ones in the United States.

The other trainers were Latesha Smith, a registered oncology nurse from the Memorial Sloan Kettering and Cancer Center based in New York, Stacy Ferrol a registered oncology nurse in the field of chemotherapy and Arlene Trim, a registered oncology nurse.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) is a cancer treatment and re-

search institution founded in 1884 as the New York Cancer Hospital.

The main campus is located at 1275 York Avenue, between 67th and 68th Streets in Manhattan, New York City. MSK has long been a leader in cancer surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy and is the world’s largest and oldest dedicated cancer hospital.

It was the first to develop services specifically dedicated to the psychiatric aspects of cancer, to the relief of cancer pain, and to genetic counselling.

As of 2014, U.S. News & World Report ranks MSK as the number one cancer hospital in the country.

The nurses who are being trained, who also have some amount of knowledge in the field of oncology, said that they are happy for the training and the initiative will help to better cancer care in Guyana. They said further that they would love to help and treat cancer patients to the best of their knowledge.

Nurses pay rapt attention to what they’re being taught about oncology

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UN honours local groups as MDG Champions

By Shirley Thomas SIX local organisations were recently honoured when the United Nations local office held its Millennium Development Champions Awards ceremony at the Georgetown Club at Camp Street to celebrate the UN’s 69th anniversary.

Four of the six organisations won Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Awards, while two were presented with Honourable Mention and Special Recognition Awards.

The awards were presented as follows: MDG 2: Achieving Universal Primary Education: The Guyana Society for the Blind.

The organisation has been contributing towards the achievement of primary education targeting persons living with disabilities (PWD), through the provision of services which enable the visually impaired to prepare for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate Examination, using electronically modified media.

The society is also home to the largest group of persons with disabilities in the Caribbean who have written the CSEC Examination, using electronic media.

MDG 3: Promoting Gender Equality and Empowering Women: The Mibicuri Youth Development Community of Black Bush Polder, Berbice.

Established in 1997, the organisation mobilised and galvanized women in championing their cause and taking a stand against gender-based violence, while working effectively at promoting the rights and responsibilities of women.

MDG 5: Improving Maternal Health: This award was won by the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC) in Region 10.

The Regional Hospital Complex, with a regional pre-natal care strategy was designed to guarantee the sustainability of the Linden Hospital ‘Zero Maternal Mortality Rate’. Geared towards improving the efficiency of LHC, through a primary health care approach, the hospital has made great strides in reducing the number of maternal deaths between 2010- 2014.

MDG 1: Eradicating Extreme Poverty and Hunger: The St. Francis Community Developers.

Established in 1986, to support community development, today the organisation has grown into a recognised institution geared towards

Prime Minister, Mr Samuel Hinds (second left) and UN Resident Representative, Ms. Khadijda Musa (third right), along with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett (left) and Minister of Health, Dr. Bheri Ramsaran (right), pose with winners of the MDG Champions Awards. Fourth left is Justice Donald Trotman, winner of UN Special Recognition Award (Photo by Cullen Bess-Nelson)

poverty reduction. It has also implemented and developed several community projects from which several residents have benefitted.

Special Award for Youth Empowerment: Winner of that Award was ‘IMPACT’ In existence for more than 15 years, the organisation pro-

vides services to support crime reduction and poverty alleviation. It works through community and family engagement, sporting activities and the provision of life skills training for young people.

Special Recognition Award: For promoting the work and values of the United

Nations in Guyana.

The award was won by Justice Donald Trotman and the United Nations Association of Guyana (UNAG), and presented by United Nations Resident Co-ordinator, Ms. Khadija Musa.

In presenting the plaque, Ms Musa said that Justice

Trotman is one who has been a backbone for the United Nations in Guyana. “He has worked tirelessly in promoting the work and values of the United Nations in Guyana and making sure that communities know about it, continue to know, and ensure it is not forgotten.”

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Teixeira...

Consideration of AML/CFT Bill

postponed ‘sine die’ – new deadline is September 2015 SEPTEMBER 2015 is the new deadline for Guyana to pass the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) (Amendment) Bill, although the country remains subjected to the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) ongoing process of improving compliance.

And Chairperson of the Parliamentary Special Select Committee reviewing the Bill, Ms. Gail Teixiera, told the Guyana Chronicle that the new deadline has given the combined Opposition “muster” in maintaining their demands before the Bill can

be passed in the National Assembly.

“Consideration of the Bill remains sine die (postponed without any future date being designated),” she said.

MAKING DEMANDS According to her, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) insists that the Government responds to its call for local government elections, among other demands, while the Alliance For Change (AFC) maintains its call for the establishment of the Public Procurement Commission (PPC).

“The position of making

demands, extraneous to the Bill, in exchange for the passage of the Bill, has not changed,” she said.

At FATF’s last meeting, Guyana was mandated to undertake a number of steps to address the shortcomings in the local AML/CFT framework. Among these, which were outlined in a statement

by FATF, are: ● Adequately criminalising money laundering and terrorist financing; ● Establishing and implementing adequate procedures for the confiscation of assets related to money laundering; ● Establishing and implementing an adequate legal

framework for identifying, tracing and freezing terrorist assets; ● Establishing a fully operational and effectively functioning financial intelligence unit; ● Establishing effective measures for customer due diligence and enhancing finan-

cial transparency; Strengthening suspicious transaction reporting requirements; and ● Implementing an adequate supervisory framework.

According to the international watchdog, “Guyana made a high-level political commitment to work with the FATF and CFATF to address

its strategic AML/CFT deficiencies and Guyana will work on implementing its action plan to address these deficiencies.”

FATF has also stressed that Guyana must act with urgency to address the deficiencies in the local AML/ CFT framework. (Vanessa Narine)

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Houston now boasts a ‘usable’ playground – thanks to Public Private Partnership

The state of the facility before it was restored

The children from the community making full use of the refurbished facility

THE lower East Bank community of Houston can once again (after more than three decades) boast of having a useable Community Centre ground, thanks to the combined effort of

the PPP/C government, the private sector, and its own residents.

According to PPP/C Member of Parliament, Mr Manzoor Nadir, the project was endorsed by the government which seeded it with a $1.2M grant, through the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport, and subject Minister, Dr Frank Anthony.

Among members of the business community to come on board were DIGICEL; Friendship Oxygen

Company; Houston Estates; Splashmins; Alvin Rambarran’s Enterprise; Rudy Singh Equipment; Readymix; and M & S Construction. Their contribution of over $2.3M, in either cash or kind, Mr Nadir said, saw the project being completed in six weeks.

Among works being done were the building up of the ground with 170 loads of earth and 40 loads of sand and loam; and the construction of a 10x80-foot concrete cricket pitch.

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On World Occupational Therapy Day….

Volunteers make donation, do rehab works at Cheshire Home RESIDENTS of the Cheshire Home at Unity Mahaica on Monday benefited from a donation of clothes and the efforts of volunteers who repainted and restored a room at the home to be used for occupational therapy.

The efforts were part of countrywide community service projects to mark World Occupational Therapy (OT) Day, celebrated annually across the world.

Director of Rehabilitation Services, Mrs. Barbara Lawrence, in a statement to the press, noted that the volunteers included rehab assistants from the Health

A volunteer painting the new Occupational Therapy room

Ministry’s rehab departments around Georgetown and University of Guyana students, who are pursuing

their Bachelor ’s Degree in Medical Rehabilitation.

Peace Corps Response occupational therapist, Kera Murphy, was also involved in Monday’s activity to improve the Cheshire Home.

She said, “The work of the volunteers on World OT Day helped to support the residents’ ability to engage in activities of meaning, such as improving positioning in beds or in wheelchairs to promote function and prevent physical deformity and promoting independence; and fostering inclusive and engaging environments that offer activities that are health-promoting.”

IMPROVING WELLBEING Cheshire Home houses some 25 individuals, with a range of impairments, ranging from severe to multiple disabilities. However, Lawrence noted that the residents continue to enjoy occupations of leisure, work, education, and support to care for them. The occupational therapy room will therefore contribute towards the wellbeing and comfort of the residents.

Occupational therapy (OT) is a health profession that uses therapeutic exercises, meaningful ac-

Response Occupational Therapist, Kera Murphy

tivities, and/or adaptive equipment to restore or improve function and in-

NTC Chair lauds ‘Because We Care’ initiative – says it proves gov’t committed to serving the people

THE widely-praised ‘Because We Care’ cash grant currently being rolled out by the Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Education, was lauded as a demonstration of the Government’s commitment to serving the Guyanese people.

This was according to the Chairman of the National Toshaos’ Council, Mr. Derrick John, during a brief address at Wednesday’s opening of the 2014 National Toshaos’ Conference at the Guyana International Conference Centre (GICC), Turkeyen, under the theme ‘Harnessing the power of leadership’. “ We w a n t t o s a y thank you…this demonstrates the Government’s commitment to serving the people,” he said.

The $10,0000 cash grant was announced by Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh, during the presentation of the 2014 budget, when he noted that the programme is

tions, as well as at post offices.

Derrick John

meant to provide more support to parents with school-age children and to increase their disposable income in order to raise enrollment and attendance rates.

Also in line with the decisions taken after more than 55 public consultations, parents and guardians are able to uplift their vouchers and cash them at Western Union/Bill Express locations. The vouchers can also be cashed at Banks, Mobile Money and MoneyGram loca-

FIRST OF ITS KIND 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.

This year, over 30 per cent of a whopping $220B national budget was allocated to the education sector. The national estimates were geared to fulfill the many promises made to the people of Guyana during the 2011 campaign.

Government’s efforts and the expectations of Amerindian communities are major features of the engagement between over 200 Amerindian leaders, community representatives and Government Ministers, as well as other key officials. The conference runs until tomorrow. (Vanessa Narine)

Volunteers at the Cheshire Home

dependence of individuals after injury or illness.

(Raveena Mangal)

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Minister Benn...

Mr. Robeson Benn, Minister of Transport and Hydraulics

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New Demerara River crossing a ‘priority’ WORKS on the construction of a new Demerara River crossing is a priority, according to Minister of Public Works, Transport and Hydraulics, Robeson Benn.

“We have had our technical people do the final evaluations of some 23 expressions of interest,” he recently told the Guyana Chronicle in an invited comment.

He added that the next step is a new study that will set out the scope of propos-

als that will be accepted.

“We have to now do a study, which will further constrain proposals, constrain what people can put out in terms of proposals.

It is a priority,” Benn said.

The Minister also told the Guyana Chronicle that the efforts to date are progressing well.

Government has previously indicated that it will invite expressions of interest for a public-private partnership for the construction of the new bridge.

FEASIBILITY STUDY DONE Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) General Manager, Rawlston Adams, in February this year, had explained that the feasibility study for the new bridge has already been completed, with Versailles, on the West Bank, and Houston, on the East Bank, being determined as having the best advantage in terms of location.

Also, Good Hope, on the East Bank, and Patentia, on the West Bank, were cited as pos-

sible locations.

Minister Benn reported at the time that any such arrangements will be handled by the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) and not his ministry, since that is the agency which attends to such matters.

He further explained that the reason such an arrangement is being sought is because the Government does not have the kind of money it will take to finance the venture.

Benn also reported that a freshwater environment is the perfect habitat in which to relocate the current Demerara Harbour Bridge, when its replacement comes into

operation, with the Kurupukari Crossing on the Upper Essequibo River being listed as the likely candidate.

NEW BRIDGE The new bridge will be made of reinforced concrete, have four lanes (some 20 metres wide) for vehicular traffic; a walkway for pedestrians; a cycle lane; navigational clearance (100m wide); navigational aids; and an estimated length of 2,250 meters.

The current use of the Demerara Bridge is estimated at 17,000 vehicles a day, a massive volume of traffic utilising the decades-old bridge.

Shoplifter fined $25,000 for stealing liquor SAFRAZ Haniff (no address given) was on Wednesday fined $25,000

by Chief Magistrate, Priya Sewnarine-Beharry for simple larceny committed on Bounty Supermarket.

The convict pleaded not guilty to the charge that said on October 21 at Bounty Supermarket, Water Street, Georgetown, he stole two bottles of Magnum Tonic Wine and three bottles of Degards wine, valued at $3,010.

Haniff explained to the court that he was shopping

with someone who was purchasing the items; when he was finished, he could not locate the person so he stepped just beyond the door, when one of the security guards held him.

The prosecution stated that the security guard saw the defendant take the articles and hid them under his shirt before making his way out.

Based on his explanation, he was convicted for the offence and a failure to pay the fine will result in two weeks imprisonment.

Housewife charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm A F O RT Y- t h re e - y e a rold housewife, slapped with a charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm, was on Wednesday placed on $25,000 bail by Chief Magistrate, Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.

Tracy Bobb of Lot 7 New Market Street, Georgetown, denied that on Tuesday, October 21, at New Market Street, she lawfully and maliciously inflicted grievous

bodily harm to Tenishe Brazilio.

Representing Bobb was attorney-at-law, Mr. Paul Fung-a-Fat. The lawyer requested bail in a reasonable sum after explaining that it was just a simple misunderstanding between the parties.

The prosecutor did not object to bail and the matter will be called again on November 24 before Magistrate Dylon Bess.

Taxi driver bailed for theft of $600,000 A taxi driver of Lot 44 Grove Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, was Wednesday ordered to post $100,000 bail by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry on a charge of simple larceny.

Jason Hunte pleaded not guilty to the charge that said on Wednesday, August 13 at Camp Street, Georgetown, he stole $600,000,

property of Vishal Monilall.

Police Prosecutor Michael Grant said that facts are as charged and did not oppose bail.

He was represented by attorney-at-law, Mr. Paul Fung-a-Fat who requested bail in a reasonable sum.

The matter was transferred to Magistrate Fabayo Azore for November 14.

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Windsor Forest Primary gets tangible benefits from Guyana-China friendship

The students who received cash prizes with Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, Mr Limin Zhang (centre); ACGE President, Mr Andrew Lin (left); and Headmistress of the school, Ms. Bibi Dasrat (right)

By Asif Hakim IN order to further promote the friendly relationship between Guyana and China, tangible support has been given to the Windsor Forest Primary School at Windsor Forest, West Coast Demerara by representatives of the Association of Chinese Enterprises in Guyana (ACEG) and the Chinese Embassy when they paid a visit to the school on Monday.

During a simple ceremony held at the school, H.E. Limin Zhang, Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, presented cash prizes to ten top students from Grades Two and Six, and handed over 50 backpacks to the school’s headmistress.

Mr. Andrew Jin, President of ACEG, speaking briefly about the association, said

that it was registered in February 2014. While the main objective of the ACEG is to promote trade and investment between Guyana and China, it would also be paying attention to honour its responsibility as a corporate citizen.

Mr. Jin made a pledge on behalf of the association that support to Windsor Primary will continue since the school is in the same location where the first generation of Chinese people landed in Guyana on January 12, 1853.

Ambassador Limin Zhang expressed his happiness to be with the teachers and schoolchildren. Ambassador Zhang recalled previous assistance rendered to the school, such as the levelling and hardening the school’s playground by China Habour Engineering Company, provision of schoolbags

and stationery, etc.

Ambassador Zhang advised the students that a journey of a thousand miles starts with the very first step. Students are the future of the country, and they need to attend to their studies diligently in order to make themselves ready to join the society, he added.

On behalf of the visiting delegates, Ambassador Zhang gave the cash prize in red envelopes to the ten students, and handed over the fifty backpacks to the Headmistress, Ms. Bibi S. Dasrat.

APPRECIATION Tianna Budhram, a Grade 6 student, made a short speech on behalf of the students. She expressed her sincere appreciation towards the monetary contribution as well as the

Part of the gathering at Monday’s event

backpacks presented by the Association and the Embassy, and pledged that the students would study hard to achieve academic excellence.

The names of the students who received cash prizes are: GRADE TWO: Ariana Persaud, $30,000 for placing first with 97%; and Jonathan Boodram, $20,000 for coming

in second with 96.4%.

GRADE THREE: Timothy William, $30,000 for placing first with 96.3%; and - Brianna Singh, $20,000 for placing 2nd with 95.6%.

GRADE FOUR: Amelia Chatarprasad, $30,000 for placing 1st with 97.2%; and Ameena Mohammed, $20,000 for coming in second

at 94.6%.

GRADE FIVE: Karuna Lall, $30,000 for placing 1st with 93%; and Ashana Kin, $20,000 for coming a close second with 91.4%.

GRADE SIX: Tianna Budhram, $30,000 for placing first with 91.2 %; and Shanti Singh, $20,000, for coming in 2nd 87%.

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Two jailed for stealing Mazda Axela car

TWO men were Wednesday sentenced to 36 months imprisonment each by Magistrate Ann McLennan for stealing a Mazda Axela motor car.

Security guard Mortimer Chand also called “Yankee,” made his appearance before Chief Magistrate, Priya Sewnarine-Beharry on June 16 last and pleaded not guilty to the offence that said on June 11 at John Street, Campbell-

ville, Georgetown, he stole one Toyota Mazda Axela motorcar PPP 5782 valued $2.7 M, property of Ivelaw Allicock.

Twenty -three-year-old Kirtland Scott, also known as “Cook Up,” a hire-car driver of Lot 48 Friendship, East Coast Demerara, also made his appearance before the Chief Magistrate on June 24.

Both matters were transferred to Magistrate Ann McLennan for trial. However, a

29-year-old taxi driver Alton Golding was the third person to be charged with this offence. He appeared in court on October 17 and his trial is ongoing.

Police Corporal Bharat Mangru, prosecuting, told the court on Chand’s first appearance that the victim had parked his car and had retired to bed; but on the following morning, around 06:00 hrs, he discovered his car missing

and the matter was reported to the police. An investigation was carried out, and after Scott was arrested, he admitted to the offence in a confession statement.

Acting on information, ranks went to Buxton on the East Coast of Demerara and managed to recover the car.

Information unearthed during the investigation led to the three men. Though they had been arrested at different

times, they were all charged with simple larceny.

According to the prosecutor, the defendant was arrested in Berbice for a similar offence, and since committing this offence, Scott has been evading the police.

Mangru successfully objected to bail on the grounds of the seriousness and prevalence of the offence, and the penalty it attracts. He also noted that, if granted bail, the defendant would not return for his trial,

since he has other pending matters of a similar nature.

The trial was conducted before Magistrate Ann McLennan and the matter was prosecuted by Police Corporal Dinero Jones. Approximately four witnesses were called on behalf of the prosecution to testify, three of whom were police witnesses.

Both unrepresented men were found guilty as charged for the offence for which they had been arraigned.

Labourer on $100,000 bail for break and enter and larceny A 20-year-old labourer was Wednesday placed on $100,000 bail by Chief Magistrate, Priya Sewnarine-Beharry on a break and enter and larceny charge.

Mandela Phillips of Lot 440 Kuru Kururu, Soesdyke- Linden Highway, denied the allegation that said on Thursday, August 28 at Kwakwani Park, Upper Berbice River, he broke and entered the storeroom of Saif and Sameera Eldorado Mining Company and stole therein one grease pump; four pairs struck cap shacks; six pairs caterpillar headlamps; 14 truck fuel injectors; nine fuel pump elements; eight welding rods; two truck computer boxes; and three trucks supervision kits along with other items together valued at $8.9 M. Representing the defendant was attorney-at-law, Ms. Konyo Thompson. She told the court that her client works as a labourer with the said company and has been servicing trucks for the past four years throughout Guyana, wherever there is a breakdown.

Defence counsel said on Saturday last, her client left to repair a truck at Mahaica and it is usual for him to receive information to collect various items for his boss. She explained that he was contacted by a person called Chris, who instructed him to collect

some items; after he had called back Chris to enquire about the articles, his employer and the Mahaica Police came and arrested him.

She added that when the alleged offence took place, Phillips was with a manager in Linden.

Counsel said her client had been locked up since Monday last at the Mahaica Police Station and then taken to the MacKenzie Police Station before he was brought to court. She noted that her client does not pose a flight risk since he does not have a passport.

Thompson requested bail in a reasonable sum, stating that the defendant has been cooperating with the police and had been in custody for more than 72 hours. Additionally, his mother who was present in court will have to bear his expenses.

Police Prosecutor, Michael Grant did not oppose bail, but asked that a substantial amount of surety be granted with conditions attached.

However, the Chief Magistrate asked the prosecutor to investigate why the defendant had been held so long in custody. He will report every fortnight commencing on Friday, November 14 and the matter was transferred to the Kwakwani Court for November 21.

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Aries One quick phone call to a friend may turn into a long discussion about the meaning of life. Be conscious of the fact that there’s a great deal of momentum building in your mind now. Once the dam breaks, you may soon have a giant flood on your hands. Be careful about releasing all this energy at once, even though you may not seem to have a choice.

Taurus It could be that you feel a bit of pressure today to start or create something that you aren’t quite ready for. There is hesitation on your part that indicates you should take it slowly and learn more of the facts before you jump into the fray. Position yourself in such a way that you take control of the situation rather than become a victim of it.

Gemini Move forward with your plan of attack today. There’s an anxious rumble within you that’s urging you to get going with a current plan. You have all the facts you need, so don’t hesitate any longer. The power of the word is with you. You will be smooth, collected, and confident even in the most nerve-wracking situations. Words will flow off your tongue with ease.

Cancer Add spark to your life today. It could be that things are getting stale and boring. If so, consider the possibility that you simply aren’t challenging yourself enough. Remember that you’re responsible for lighting your own fire. You have the perfect opportunity to get something started today, so go for it. Feel free to get other people to help.

Leo People are apt to try to hit you square on the head with their ideas and thoughts today, so be ready for the onslaught of information that may come your way. There’s a distinct advantage to listening to the whole spiel before you react with your own facts and emotions. The problem is that you’re going to be tempted to argue instead of calmly resolve the matter.

Virgo Anchor yourself in practical matters before you try to prove your point to others. There’s a great deal of primal energy rising within you today and searching for some sort of outlet.

Be aware of overextending yourself when it comes to issues of the mind. You may be so anxious to prove your point that you end up losing sight of the reality of the situation.

Libra Don’t take no for an answer today. Know what you believe in and stick with it. There’s a distinct advantage to holding true to your inner nature. Don’t let others throw you off course with their views on how things should be done. Be confident and don’t worry about taking things over the top. There’s no such thing as excess today. “The more the merrier” should be your motto.

Scorpio Don’t take no for an answer today. Know what you believe in and stick with it. There’s a distinct advantage to holding true to your inner nature. Don’t let others throw you off course with their views on how things should be done. Be confident and don’t worry about taking things over the top. There’s no such thing as excess today. “The more the merrier” should be your motto.

Sagittarius Be aggressive and forceful when it comes to exerting your will. Let others know that you won’t be a pushover. Your opinions are extremely important, and they need to be heard by the people who matter the most. Have faith that whatever you say has the power to come true, especially when you enlist the help of those around you. Opportunity lies in joining hands with others.

Capricorn Today may be one of those days in which you come to a four-way stop and no one knows whose turn it is. Don’t sit and wait for everyone else to go first. If you know it’s your turn, be bold and make your move. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to signal others that you’re going ahead. People might not be used to you taking such an aggressive role.

Aquarius People would be foolish to challenge your thinking now. The power behind your words is volatile, and you may find yourself going to extremes in order to get your point across. Be careful about making promises you can’t fulfill. It could be that you’re so adamant about your point of view that you make up hyperbolic situations just to get your ideas across.

Pisces Your old ways of thinking have carried you quite far, but you may now find that it’s time to seek a new platform for your ideas. Look for more adventurous ways to express yourself. Break out of the old mould and try something new. Once you start in a brand new direction, there will be a great deal of support encouraging you to continue along that way.

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This week it’s all about teasing and pleasing as we take you for another Bombshell ride to send your adrenaline screeching to alarming degrees. Of course there are whippings for those that were naughty, party bulletins, hot baes and sexy hunks to die for. Enjoy four pages of electrifying entertainment just the way you like it dears.....

Flashback to the Halloween party at the Gravity Lounge

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Golden Boy Entertainment reveals ‘Kranium’ as next top artiste for ‘Boombastic Concert’

WITH all the Halloween festivity circulating over the last weekend, we were swamped with a series of hilarious costumes from which to choose.

This year around, ‘party fanatics’ really went overboard with their designs, and we were left to marvel at almost all the ideas. But I’ve got to hand it to you folks…

One little feisty momma really stole my heart with her creativity. She bordered nicely on the edge of sexy and hilarious without tipping over into the arenas of scandalous or vulgar.

Here is little ‘Crystal’ and her hubby, as she ‘pranced and paraded’ in her outfit at the Halloween party hosted at the Gravity Lounge. Way to go girl!

Bulletin!!! Bulletin!!! Bulletin!!!

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Mr. Guyana Pageant set for Sunday, Nov 2

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ITH all the buzz being generated by the first ever Mr. Guyana Pageant, patrons are already raving about who they think would cart off the coveted title and lucrative prizes.

Public perception is that the competition would be scintillating, since the delegates are all both intelligent and very creative.

Come Sunday, November, 02, 2014, the actual pageant would kick-off in full bloom at the Pegasus Hotel Savannah Suite from 20:00 hrs, and persons are urged to purchase their tickets, since the demand is rapidly outstripping supply.

Tickets have be priced at $3000, and can be obtained at the Pegasus Hotel Front Desk, from Committee Members, or by calling phone numbers 682-8119, or 604-7331.

Contestants have so far already completed their Talent and Intelligence performances, and now it’s time to crown the lucky dude.

Make sure you are there to soak up all the fun and excitement!!!

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S the momentum builds up to the November 29 Mega Concert titled “Boom Bastic” at the Guyana National Stadium at Providence, East Bank Demerara, there has been a big buzz as to who would be the final act.

To date, international music sensation Shaggy and his band have been confirmed as the headline act, along with Baby Cham and his wife, Miss O, who are popular for their tune “Pum Pum”. In addition, Christopher Martin -- definitely no stranger to Guyana -- is billed to share the same stage; and to top it off, Guyanese artistes Lil Million and Jory Hector will also perform.

Guyanese are now guessing the identity of the other act, whom promoters claim is fresh and has been creating a ‘stir’. While some thought it might be Jamaican rising star Chronixx, others feel that it might be a female.

Well, promoters have brought a halt to all the musings by announcing that the secret international act tabled to perform is Jamaican entertainer ‘Kranium’, popular for his hits like ‘Nobady haffe know seh me and you ah touch’, and many others.

Tickets for this exciting show are available at Ashmin’s Trading on High Street; at White Castle Fish Shop’s Kitty and Hadfield Street locations; at Full Range Record Bar on Regent Street; Nigel’s Supermarket on Robb Street; Dave’s Sports Bar in Grove, East Bank Demerara; Anil’s Cellphone Store at Anna Regina; M&M Snackette at Harbour Bridge; Smart Kid Pharmacy at Diamond, EBD and at several other locations.

Regular tickets cost $3000, while the VIP tickets cost $16,000 and are available only at King’s Jewellery World on Quamina Street and at the Golden Boy office

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Princess Hotel poised for massive Kids Halloween Party PRINCESS Fun City and Movie Theaters will tomorrow transform for the largest Children’s Halloween Party in Guyana.

Designed to enhance their young visitors’ experience, the attractions will include ‘Trick or Treat, Candy City, Mascot and Storytelling, Face Painting, and the spine chilling ‘7D HORROR HOUSE’.

Management there is extending an invitation to children of all ages to come out in their favourite costumes and enter to win $50,000 for the top three best costumes. Everyone in costume will receive a free ticket and free candy, complements of the Beharry Group of Companies.

While there, everyone can enjoy face painting, and Xclusive Photo Studio will capture all the moments, including those of the ecstasy shared with cartoon characters such as Minion, Spiderman and others.

With FREE ADMISSION, you don’t want to miss all the great prizes and special giveaways by official sponsor Smalta.

Parents, bring out the kids in their numbers, and let them enjoy the creeps and jitters of the Halloween season.

Bombshell’s Hottest Babes…

Roveena Mangal sizzles…

This sultry temptress is a rarity of our time.

She’s very saucy and downright electric.

THIS lass is everything a man could ever want in a woman. She is saucy, seductive, peppy, and so full of erotic fire. Guyana should be congratulated for having a citizen like our very own 22-year-old Roveena Mangal, Bombshell’s choice for Scene Sizzler this week.

Rovina is no stranger to the runway or to pageantry, and raves that she has her sights set on an international pageant title in a few years’ time. She loves the outdoors, and adores the company of stimulating, creative and intelligent people.

Aspiring to become a beautician, Roveena notes that even the simplest of things can be made beautiful with the right touch and with versatility and patience.

She advises her peers to stay focused on the ‘positives of life’, and make education an utmost priority.

You leering guys, I know she is most desirable, but your lecherous attentions are forbidden because, of course, she is in a committed relationship! But better luck next time, dudes…

You shouldn’t do that

the Day ! of ke Jo Who must clean up this businessman’s mess?

This can soon cause a major health epidemic I will never understand why some people are allowed to do as they please in our society today, putting innocent people at risk as they create serious health hazards with their irresponsible actions.

Is it because some people are wealthy and powerful that they are allowed to do as

they please? And why are the relevant authorities silent on certain issues when certain negative acts are carried out?

Take, for instance, a very wealthy businessman who perhaps intends to construct a business of some kind; he used an excavator to clear the land.

Now, folks, this plot of

land is just a few inches from the very busy Vreed-en-Hoop Public Road, where many vendors and food businesses operate.

“This terrible man piled up tons of garbage right by the road corner, and one can only imagine the stench and the amount of flies and vermin that is there,” some-

one recently confided to the Bombshell.

Now, there are several fast food outlets existing quite close to this ghastly ‘makeshift dumpsite’, and this mighty heap has been there for weeks now.

Now, who is supposed to clean that up? Certainly not me!!!

The businessman has not touched it, and the Mayor and City Council certainly seems not to be bothered by its presence. Maybe they will when people start coming down with various forms of airborne disease.

“What is really going on?

And why is this businessman not admonished or made to move his mess?” every conscientious person would like to know.

I just hope something is done about this situation.

“Y’all bettah do something, or too late shall be de cry,” someone else recently remarked.

WHY did I get divorced? Well, last week was my birthday and my wife didn’t wish me a happy birthday; my parents forgot, and so did my kids. I went to work and even my colleagues didn’t wish me a happy birthday.

As I entered my office, my secretary said, “Happy birthday, boss!” I felt so special. She even asked me out for lunch. After lunch, she invited me to her apartment.

We went there and she said, “Do you mind if I go into the bedroom for a minute?”

“Okay,” I said.

She came out 5 minutes later with a birthday cake, my wife, my parents, my kids, my friends, and my colleagues all yelling, “SURPRISE!!!” while I was waiting on the sofa, minus every piece of my clothing!

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The beverage roundup…

The people assess ‘Carlsberg Beer’, that fresh new taste in town E

VERYONE desires a change, and would surely desire a beer that’s smooth, with the heady, fresh, new taste that leaves you clambering for more.

I love a beer that has very low yeast content and allows me to wake up the next morning without a headache and that terrible after-taste lingering in my mouth.

And that’s exactly my reason for choosing Carlsberg beer, which is now creating quite a stir on the local market.

Southland International Inc recently launched Carlsberg alcoholic beverage in grand style at the 704 Sports Bar, with several promotions that will be held throughout the country.

This weekend, several locations will be hosting their ‘Carlsberg Happy Hour’ in honour of the new beverage. At this venture, fans can purchase three of the beers for $1000.

The following are the venues at which Carlsberg beer would be launched on Friday, 31st, October, 2014: Robbies on New Market Street between 6 and 7 pm; Seeta’s Bar in Kitty between 8 and 9 pm; White Castle Fish Shop on Hadfield St between 9 and 10 pm; the 704 Sports Club at Albert & Lamaha Sts between 10 and 11 pm.

On Saturday, 1st November 2014, the action continues at the Blue Martini at Lamaha & Republic Sts between 11pm and midnight (zero hour), and at Jerries on Waterloo St between 2 and 3 am.

Many persons besides me sampled the delightful beverage, and this is what they had to say: Prince Ally (Canadian based international artiste) “I am a man of the strong spirits, and would more, like, fancy my red or white rum, or maybe vodka. I am certainly not a fan of beers, but that was until last week when a friend introduced me to the Carlsberg flavour at a birthday party.

Well, I have tasted other beers before, and they were just not my thing. But after the first two Carlsberg, I was hooked as ever.

I just love it; it’s refreshing and just absolutely different from the others. It’s Carlsberg for me anytime!

Jackie Hanover (Popular Dancehall Artiste) “A girl like me has got to get herself a strong beer to keep the energy going. But I want one that is low on the yeast content and does not leave me with a nasty hangover. When I had my first Carlsberg, I was blown away by the fresh new taste and its smoothness. I have to admit that I quickly gulped down a few others.

Now I am a Carlsberg girl, and I urge my fans to cash in on this fresh new flavour”.

Andres Garib (Construction Worker) “It’s a custom for me on weekends to hang out with the guys at a nice, cozy bar and grab some great tasting beers.

Before now, I would have had any and every beer that was passed my way.

When the guys recently told me about Carlsberg, I was a bit hesitant. You see, folks, I am a guy who would go for everything local. Now I do not regret one bit downing a few Carlsberg.

This beer is crazy, man!!!

And since I am also a bodybuilder, this beer is the perfect brew for me, because it’s low in yeast content.”

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Asheena Stewart (Miss Extravaganza 2012) “I am not much of a beer drinker, but I sometimes grab a beer or two in the company of my female cousins or my boyfriend.

Before time, I was not so fond of beers because, when I have like about five, it leaves me feeling miserable the next morning. With this new beer it’s totally different. I have no idea what they put into it, but it’s a much lighter beer; and after waking up the following morning, I can safely say it goes lightly on the feminine senses.

If I am going to have a beer, it will definitely have to be Carlsberg. Come on, my ladies, try it and see for yourself!”

Jory Hector (Guyana’s Dancehall King) “I, Jory Hector, ah de real thing!!! And de real beer for me is Carlsberg every time!!! Yuh see, a high-energy dancehall king like me needs a beer that is smooth and would not hamper my performance; Carlsberg does that for me. It has a special zing, and gives me that extra hype to bring my fans the real deal. If Jory drinks it, then you drink it too. Carlsberg beer is fantastic!!!

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HESE two hubbies are by far the hottest duo around town today. And one has got to agree that they have a lot in common in that they are hot, irresistible and create earth tremors with their top class fashion ideas.

You also can earn a spot in this corner if you would just ‘dress to kill’ and be ready when the Bombshell camera whirs your way…

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Bombshell Profile Personality…

KATHERINA ROSHANA: making a positive difference through pageantry WE continue with the works of our ‘Diamond Girl’ Katherina Roshana (Miss Guyana Universe 2013) as she blazes a trail for others to follow in the world of pageantry.

She just recently relinquished her Miss Guyana Universe title to the delightful Nikita Barker, but not without leaving a legacy for the new queen to follow.

Bombshell delights in showcasing some of her exploits so remarkably achieved during her reign.

always that autism is a neurological disorder, and that children sufferers needed more attention, more love, and enormous patience, and the environment to grow and enrich their personalities.

She has worked enormously with the Step by Step School of Autism, has raised much consciousness on the subject of autism, and has caused donors to come forward and join the fight to eradicate the stigma attached to autism.

She felt very joyful when

come to an equitable proposition as between you and us that we worship One God and comprise one common humanity.”

SUICIDE PREVENTION Miss Universe Guyana 2013, who also was Miss India Guyana 2013 and Miss India Worldwide’s Most Beautiful Skin awardee and an International Ambassador of World Peace, took suicide and its prevention by the horns and went public. She conducted scholarly

The ladies corner...

Bombshell’s most eligible bachelors

Lauris Jordan assures a red hot cauldron of desire

Unification Church, and the Universal Peace Federation.

She believes the victims of rape need maximum privacy and respect.

Being a member of the Family Federation of Unification and World Peace, our beloved Miss Universe Guyana feels that this could cause disaffection in families, where the women are usually blamed in certain societies, and are even looked down on with disrespect.

She is of the opinion that families must stand with

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OME ladies prefer their men to be all rippling and sinewy muscles behind a heart-stopping smile. Well, of course there are others who prefer that special dude to be ambitious, intelligent, creative and very adoring.

Bombshell introduces this week 26-year-old Lauris Jordan, who claims he has everything a woman can possibly desire. He is fun loving, outgoing, smart and ambitious; and he certainly has the body to match his arresting virile qualities.

His special lady would certainly have to be blessed with a gorgeous body, and must be intelligent and, of course, know how to ‘tickle his fancies’.

This dude is himself quite a teaser, but sadly, ladies, he did not leave a phone number. How disappointing! (Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Haaaa!) I say to you, my divas, seek and you shall find (Lol) The ‘Diamond Diva’ says her goodbyes with heartfelt kisses from her very adoring father and mother.

AUTISM: In Guyana, our Miss Guyana Universe, with enormous work, sacrifices and personal investments, made Autism an understood phenomenon; it even became a household word.

Previously, only a few understood autism. Many thought it was a curse, a satanic intervention, and children sufferers were usually abused by witch doctors (practitioners of the supernatural) and by even their own parents; and many parents were financially ripped off by charlatans posing as priests.

Katherina taught the country by highlighting what autism was at every forum possible. She even used public forums and seminars and the print and electronic media (newspapers, television and radio). Her message was

her work attracted much attention nationally, which saw our First Lady, Miss Deolatchmie Ramotar, leading a candlelight walk to assist in educating on the reality of autism.

Peace Ambassador As an International Ambassador of World Peace of the Universal Peace Federation, Katherina Roshana has been relentless in her media releases that all of humanity comprise one community; that Mankind is a single nation. She has made numerous visits to churches, temples and mosques, and has also taken her message to community outreaches and youth group sessions. Being a devout Muslim and a liberated one, she says, she quotes the Holy Quran: “O Peoples of the Book (the world), let’s

research, and wrote several articles that were published in the national media as parts one and two. She received calls from overseas organisations for advice on the subject, and encouraged Suicide Prevention Walks in Guyana and overseas to highlight the issue. She was also invited to walk with no other than the Honourable Minister of Health, Dr. Bheri Ramsaran, on suicide prevention, which went international through the media and the Internet.

RAPE PREVENTION As a result of her iconic status and personality, Katherina Roshana was invited to walk with governmental and non-governmental officials and persons on Rape Prevention. To this she presented talks at the HQ of the

their daughters, sisters and wives whenever they are molested, and use the laws to the maximum to ensure perpetrators suffer for the pain they caused. She thinks that after perpetrators complete their sentences -- which should be very harsh -- they must have permission to live in a good society, and must post their own photographs and notices on their houses or front lawns to notify the public that sex offenders reside there.

She believes this will drive shame and fear into the hearts of the rapists.

Katherina now leaves the arena quite proud that she has been successful at all her endeavours. What she is up to next is the big question. Stay close to the Bombshell and you will surely find out.

Quote of the Day “I’m selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle.

But if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my best.”

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This is my course!

By Rawle Toney

NINETEEN (19) year-old Avinda Kishore stole the spotlight last year with an emphatic come from behind victory to win the Digicel Guyana Open Golf Tournament and according

-Kishore eyes second Digicel/Guyana Open

to the new sensation, nothing will stand in his way as he seek to retain his title.

The country’s biggest golf tournament will teeoff tomorrow morning at the Lusignan Golf Club and speaking with Chronicle Sport after a practice run at the facility, Kishore said “I born and grow up here; no one knows this course more than me and I’m feeling great and I’m sure that no one can beat me right now”.

Kishore who spoke with confidence highlighted “I’ve been playing the best golf ever recently. No jokey numbers and no other

Avinda Kishore player are in the form I’m in right now. What I know is that it’s going to be a big tournament and everyone will come to play their best,

so I have to bring my ‘A’ game”.

Unlike last year when the overall winner came from the 0-9 Flight, the winner this year could emerge from the 0-9, 10-18 and 19-28 Flights; something Kishore believes will work in his favour.

Meanwhile, Lusignan Golf Club Captain Chatterpaul Deo noted that the greens and fairways are in excellent shape, having been upgraded recently which puts both the local and overseas players on a level playing field and a chance to outrival each other.

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Permaul and Surujnarine see Albion through to the final DEFENDING CHAMPIONS Albion Community Centre became the first team to reach the final of this year’s Berbice Cricket Board/Carib Beer first division T20 cricket competition, when they defeated D’Edward in their play-off

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ner Balchand Baldeo and Veerasammy Permaul had double strikes to leave them on 42 for 4.

It soon became 42 for 5, a position which did not improve and struggled to 74 for 9 from their 20 overs, with Romesh Boodram topscoring with 24 while Abel made 6, as Permaul took 3 for 14, Baldeo 2 for 10 and Narsingh Deonarine 2 for 20.

Albion Community Centre, in their reply, were given a good start of 40 runs by their openers, the in-form Anthony Bramble and Kandasammy Surujnarine, before Bramble fell to medium pacer Navin Rampersaud for 21 which gave him a total of 282 runs at an average of 70.6 so far in the competition.

Rampersaud picked up two more wickets, in Deonarine for 7 and Jonathan Foo for 5 but by then it was too late as Albion coasted to 77 for 4 in 9.5 overs, with Surujnarine steering them to victory with his unbeaten 38.

The team to challenge Albion in the final for this year’s championship will be known after the semi-final between Young Warriors and Universal Solutions Bermine on Sunday at Port Mourant.

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GTTA National School tourney to serve off next Friday THE NATIONAL Schools Table Tennis tournament will now commence one week from today, Friday, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall and conclude two days later, after the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) was forced to push back the start by one week, due to unforeseen events.

Secretary of the GTTA, Linden Johnson, yesterday disclosed that registration has been extended to next Wednesday and approximately 20 schools from across the country are expected to participate. The tournament is being sponsored by Digicel.

It is aimed at fostering camaraderie among students, promoting healthy lifestyle through sport, providing opportunities for individuals to participate in recreational activities and promoting the basic objectives of the GTTA by having more players

honours at the Under-15 level.

Mae’s School proved too strong in the Pre and Mini Cadet categories, by sweeping both the Under-13 and Under-11 divisions. This year the GTTA will include an Open Novices category for beginners with the aim of encouraging more participation in the sport.

That segment of the competition will commence this Saturday. Johnson said that this is being done to lessen the number of players participating next week. “The numbers can be very high so we have seen it fit to have the beginners’ competition very early,” Johnson said.

M e a n w h i l e , G T TA is planning to stage the National Senior and Ju-

nior competitions early in December. The National Table Tennis competition was not held last year due to difficulty in securing sponsorship. However, the secretary is confident that if all goes well players will be vying for national titles by the second week in December.

Johnson added that it would be important to hold

the competition before Mini Cadets and Pre Cadets leave to represent Guyana at the Caribbean Championship billed for Puerto Rico from December 16 to 20.

Earlier this month, lack of funds forced GTTA to shelve plans of sending a team to the Mini and Pre Cadet Latin America Championship in the Dominican Republic.

Gibson returns as England bowling coach on a temporary basis Linden Johnson actively participate in table tennis activities both recreational and competitively.

According to Johnson, the cream of Guyana’s youth players would be on show during the competition which concludes on November 9. Last year St Stanislaus College captured gold in the Under-18 category while Marian Academy collected

LONDON, England (CMC) - Former West Indies head coach Ottis Gibson has been appointed as a bowling coach for England on a temporary basis and will participate in a fast-bowling performance camp in South Africa this winter, his first involvement with the game since his departure as head coach of West Indies in August.

He will work alongside the lead fast-bowling coach, Kevin Shine, while the senior team’s bowling coach, David Saker, takes a break before a relentless 2015.

England have stressed that Gibson’s appointment is only on a short-term basis during the fast-bowling camp, which will be attended by seven players of varying experience, in-

cluding established international Liam Plunkett to the Surrey rookie Matthew Dunn.

The camp will run from November 21 to December 10, in Potchefstroom signalling Gibson’s return to international cricket and the England setup.

The 45-year-old Barbadian has earned a reputation after taking West Indies to

the World Twenty20 title in 2012 and before that in four years working with Peter Moores and Andy Flower in the England set-up.

Gibson left as head coach of West Indies two months ago amid some acrimony officially by mutual consent although he continues to insist that he was sacked by the West Indies Cricket Board.

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Younis, Ali make tons for Pakistan

(REUTERS) - Younis Khan’s third successive century and a matching hundred from Azhar Ali put Pakistan firmly in control on day one of the second Test against Australia.

Younis, having underpinned his side’s victory in the series opener with knocks of 106 and 103 not out, was again in imperious form in Abu Dhabi, unbeaten on 111 by stumps.

The 36-year-old was ably assisted on this occasion by Ali, whose unbeaten 101 helped take his side to a dominant score of 304 for two at the close of play.

Younis’ efforts made him only the fourth Pakistani to achieve the feat of three tons in a row and the second of any nationality to do so against Australia, following Eng-

Younis Khan land’s Herbert Sutcliffe into the history books, while Ali celebrated a sixth Test century.

Australia began by naming two changes to their side - Alex Doolan dumped for Glenn Maxwell and Steve O’Keefe dropped after his debut for Mitchell Starc.

Captain Michael Clarke

called wrong at the toss and Misbah-ul-Haq unsurprisingly opted to bat first, making the day a gruelling day in the field for the Baggy Greens.

Starc was given just one over with the new ball before Peter Siddle partnered Mitchell Johnson, and it was relatively quiet until the 15th over when Ahmed Shehzad cut loose with back-to-back fours.

The Pakistan 50 came up two overs later, Mohammad Hafeez powering Johnson for his first boundary in 39 balls.

It needed three overs of spinner Nathan Lyon to make the breakthrough, finding a way past Shehzad’s crooked bat and trapping him lbw on the crease for 35.

Hafeez and Ali played cautiously up to lunch, walking off at 82 for one, follow-

ing which the first nine overs of the afternoon session cost only 12 while the 10th brought the wicket of Hafeez, who nicked Johnson to Brad Haddin for 45.

That brought together the dogged Ali and the in-form Younis, a pair who were still together at the close having added 208 runs, with Younis receiving an inviting loosener first up from Johnson and threading it to third man for four.

He quickly overhauled

Ali’s 15-run head-start and did the bulk of the scoring before tea, reaching the break on 49 to his partner’s cautious 26 and hitting six boundaries along the way.

The final session, elongated to 36 overs due to Australia’s slow rate, saw Pakistan pile on 146 additional runs to fully cement their position.

Younis’ 50 came from the very first ball but Azhar needed a little more help, as he offered a couple of halfchances, first to short-leg off

Lyon then an even tougher one evading David Warner from Steve Smith’s leg-spin.

The final hour was a procession to the pair’s centuries, Australia’s multiple bowling changes failing to achieve the required result as Younis flogged Lyon for the only six of the day in the 74th over and reached three figures in 128 balls, while Ali joined him from the penultimate delivery of the day, having taken a more leisurely 223 deliveries.

Spurs edge Mavericks in San Antonio to open NBA title defence (REUTERS) - The San Antonio Spurs raised their championship banner then elevated their game when it mattered to edge the Dallas Mavericks 101-100 in a season-opening win.

Tony Parker swished a three-pointer to give Spurs a one-point lead with about a minute to go and the reigning champions celebrated last season’s success with a triumph in front of their home crowd.

Dallas had a chance to crash the San Antonio party but Chandler Parsons missed a threepointer in the last seconds and their final full-court heave misfired.

Parker led the way with 23 points, Manu Ginobili added 20 off the bench and Tim Duncan tallied 14 points and 13 rebounds as

the team’s familiar faces helped erase an eight-point

halftime deficit.

“We moved the ball much better in the second half,” Ginobili said. “It was a close game, anything could’ve happened.”

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Singh hits resilient ton as team record come-from-behind win … 50s for Jacobs and Hetmyer

By Calvin Roberts

SKIPPER Vishaul ‘Cheesy’ Singh led from the front with a resilient century, which together with half-centuries from Steven Jacobs and Shimron Hetmyer guided Singh’s XI to a two-wicket victory over Johnson’s XI in the first four-day practice match organised by Cricket Guyana Inc. Needing to score 334 to chalk up a come-from-behind win, with 305 of those runs needed on the final day, Singh’s XI reached 336 for 8 off 98.5 overs, thanks to 109 from Singh, 68 from Jacobs and an even 50 from Hetmyer, while Veerasammy Permaul took 6 for 133.

Vishaul Singh Scores from the contest, Johnson’s XI 240 and 287 for 8 decl’d; Singh’s XI 196 and 336 for 8.

Singh’s XI resumed the day on 29 without loss, with Tagenarine Chanderpaul on 13 and Kandasammy Surujnarine 15 and quickly lost

the former who was bowled

by Permaul in the third over of the day at 30 for 1 without any addition to his overnight score.

It should have been 30 for 2, had Robin Bacchus held a chance from Hetmyer at forward short leg, two balls after the younger Chanderpaul was dismissed, to which the left-handed batsman said thanks by hitting both Keon Joseph and Paul Wintz for boundaries.

At the other end, a positive-looking Surujnarine showed intent and purpose with a straight drive for four past Joseph, before

he was run-out by Trevon Griffith, looking for a second single after turning Permaul to deep midwicket for 35 (63 balls, 4x4) at 62 for 2.

Singh strode to the wicket on a pair and, having opened his account with a four off Permaul, watched as Hetmyer hit the same bowler for six over long on, as he posted his half-century off 50 balls with five fours and one six.

Reckless shot selections have been the downfall of Hetmyer and yesterday was no different, when he spooned a catch to Chris-

Digicel 2014 Guyana Open Golf Tournament

Enthralling action anticipated for ‘Red Jacket’

By Calvin Roberts

AT 07:00hrs tomorrow, the crème de la crop of golf in Guyana will converge on the Lusignan Golf Course, located in Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, to do battle for supremacy in this year’s Digicel-sponsored Guyana Open Golf Tournament.

T h e t w o - d a y a ff a i r should be exciting in more ways than one, as, according to the Lusignan Golf Club captain Chatterpaul Deo, the greens and fairways are in excellent shape and fans who have plans to witness the action, should expect a keenly contested competition over the two days.

Local-based players have enjoyed good success over the past few years, while their recent form in competitions, leading up to this tournament known as a prestigious one on the LGC calendar of activities, makes the battle more exciting and a must-see.

Canada-based Guyanese Roger Rajkumar, at the launching of the tournament two weeks ago, applauded the telecommunications service provider for putting its signature to the event and making it a marquee one, a feat that was done two years ago.

According to Rajkumar, the improvements made to the course and the excellent conditions have made the playing field level for all,

… Defending champions geared for opposition

Flashback! We are the champions! Proudly decked out in their ‘Red Jackets’ 2013 Digicel Golf Open Champions Arvinda Kishore (male) and Christine Sukhram display their spoils after claiming the top prizes last year. Will this be the scene this Sunday when the action culminates. (Photo by Adrian Narine)

thereby giving the visiting players just as good a chance as the locals while making the competition highly competitive.

There is a change in format for this year, which Deo took the time to announce at the launching.

The winner was chosen from the 0-9 flight in last year’s tournament, but this time around a winner can emerge from the 0-9, 10-18 or 19-28 flights.

Defending men’s champion Arvinda Kishore, who dethroned his brother and four-time winner Avinash Persaud last year, will be aiming to repeat as champion and waltz away with

the sponsors ‘Red Jacket’, but there will be many more competitors of whom he should be wary, if he intends to succeed Sunday night.

Apart from his brother Avinash Persaud, Kishore will have to keep a keen eye on LGC president David Mohammed, who has been in ripping form of late, placing within the top three in the last four tournaments.

There are also the likes of Rajkumar, Alfred Mentore, Patrick Persaud, Mohanlall Dinanauth, Munaf Arjune Rajkumar, Vijay Deo and Roy Cummings who can all challenge for the top spot.

Defending female cham-

pion Christine Sukhram knows the greens and fairways of the LGC like the back of her hand, since her late dad Basil Sukhram had her by his side during his days as coach of the club, from where she practised the art and her swing on a daily basis from the tender age of 6.

With such opposition as perennial rival Joann Deo and the vast-improving Shanella Webster to contend with today, along with the ladies who are expected from neighbouring Suriname, certainly Christine’s aim to repeat as champion would not be easy, but not one which she cannot achieve, as long as she gets her swings correct.

According to the organisers, players are expected from Canada, United States of America, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname to compete against their Guyanese counterparts in four events- (0-9 handicap), B Flight (10-18), C Flight (19-28) and Ladies Flight.

Tee-off time is 07:00hrs tomorrow and 06:00hrs on Sunday’s final day, with Chief Executive Officer of Digicel, Gregory Dean, expected to open the tournament and take the first swing as he has done for the past two years.

topher Barnwell at short midwicket off Permaul, three balls after posting his half-century at 115 for 3 their score at lunch which was taken with Singh on 10 and Royston Crandon yet to score.

After the interval, Singh saw the demise of Crandon (3) and Ricardo Adams (7), leaving his side on 129 for 5 as Jacobs made his way to the wicket, following which the duo added 152 for the sixth wicket that virtually swung the match in their side’s favour.

They took the score to 179 for 5 at tea and after the break, Singh first posted his 50 from 160 balls with five fours and six off Permaul, while Jacobs, who was later given a life

by Permaul at mid-on off Keon Joseph who encountered no-ball problems, got his off 102 balls with seven fours.

They drove with authority at anything loose outside the off-stump from the Johnson’s XI bowlers, with Jacobs hitting Jonathan Foo for four in the first over after tea and Singh following suit with two fours in the bowler’s next over, as he conceded 18 runs to the victory without much of a fuss.

Jacobs went at 281 for 6, caught ay deep back-

Steven Jacobs ward squareleg by Bacchus off Permaul for a well-constructed 68 that included 9 fours scored off 121 balls, shortly after which Singh got to his 100 and the lone one of the contest, having faced 234 balls, hitting 10 fours and one six at 306 for 6.

He departed shortly after for 109, caught by Gudakesh Motie-Kanhai at long on off Permaul with the score at 329 for 8, after seeing the demise of Kemo Paul for 14, but Jason Sinclair who was unbeaten on 13, finished the game with a crisp four off Narsingh Deonarine, having at the other end Amir Khan who was on 2.

The second and final practice match will be contested at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, from Tuesday November 4 at which time Barbados’ Raymond Reifer the lone foreigner in the Guyana Jaguars lineup, would have arrived and conducted his fitness test et al.

Forde, Josiah-Tanner for SA 10k second leg

CLEVELAND Forde and Euleen Josiah-Tanner have been selected to represent this country in the second leg of the South American 10km Road Race over in Suriname which is set for November 2.

Forde claimed victory in last Sunday’s first leg, while the overseas-based Josiah-Tanner finished second to Trinidad and Tobago’s Tonya Nero in the women’s division and their selections were confirmed by president of the Athletics Association of Guyana, Aubrey Hudson.

At the weekend, Forde once again upstaged his T&T rival Richard Jones to win in 32 minutes 27.29 seconds, to win his sixth title, while Josiah-Tanner on the

other hand did not seriously challenge Nero who also won the title in 2012.

The third leg of the SA 10km is in Panama on November 15 and only one athlete may make it to this event – Forde who Hudson said he is hoping can win the treble but at this stage no concrete decision has been made regarding his participation.

The president noted the high cost to send athletes to Panama, one of the reasons Panama did not send athletes here for the first leg, but said with COPA Airlines now offering direct flights to Panama, it may be cheaper to send athletes. However a decision will be made only when the AAG sits down with Forde.

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Colts launches third Philip George Memorial Basketball -Tournament opens tomorrow EIGHT (8) basketball teams from the City along with one each from Linden and Berbice will contest this year’s Philip George Memorial Basketball tournament which bounces off tomorrow at the Burnham Basketball Court.

The tournament which is hosted by the Colts Basketball Club is being held for the third consecutive year in commemoration of one of Guyana’s most celebrated Coaches Philip ‘One Foot’ George.

At a simple launch which took place at the Palm Court Restaurant, president of the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) Michael Singh who is also the president of Colts, pointed out the important and significance of the tournament given the fact that it honours a legend in the sport.

According Singh, the idea is to keep the tournament running as long as possible since George whom many call ‘Coach Man’ or ‘One Foot’, has dedicated almost of his entire life to the sport and helped in a significant way in the development of the game locally.

GABA President Michael Singh and GABF President Nigel Hinds, poses with the Philip George Memorial basketball trophy at yesterday’s launching, with other players and officials.

Patriots. vens, Nets, GT Masters The competing teams and Smithfield Rockers President of the Guyana Basketball Confederation their clash at 16:30hrs, folAmateur Basketball Feder- (CBC) Championship next lowed by Linden’s Victory have been placed in two and Group B- Colts, Sonation (GABF) Nigel Hinds year in the British Virgin Valley Royals colliding with g ro u p s a n d t h e y a re : ics, Patriots, Knights and spoke of George’s profound Islands, every tournament Knicks and Colts facing Group A- Pacesetters, Ra- Victory Valley Royals. passion for the game unlike is seen as a ‘talent spot’. no other and lauded Colts Two-time defending (the team he coached) for champions Ravens will open hosting the tournament to their quest to three-peat preserve his legacy. against the Nets in the last Hinds lamented that of four games tomorrow, with Guyana set to par- with Pacesetters and Rockticipate in the Caribbean ers starting the action with

ICC to put Windies tour to SA top of the Agenda DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CMC) - Salvaging West Indies’ next scheduled tour - to South Africa - would be the first priority at next week’s board meeting of the Internal Cricket Council (ICC), top cricket official Wally Edwards has said.

Edwards, the chair of the ICC’s executive committee, says he believes a new spirit of good faith exists at the ICC to resolve the current West Indies debacle.

West Indies cricketers aborted their tour of India over a pay dispute with the West Indies Players Association (WIPA) leaving the Board of Cricket for Control in India (BCCI) furious.

“I think there’s a genuine desire at the ICC next week

Wally Edwards to get things back on track,” Edwards said.

“In the past you’d talk about these things but you could never resolve anything in previous administrations at the ICC because there were factions all round the table and it was very difficult to have good quality debates then make a decision. But we have now got a fully

functioning board and it’s well led.”

West Indies cricket has been placed on a financial precipice after a BCCI announcement that it intends to commence legal action against West Indies and that it was suspending bilateral arrangements.

But Edwards says he does not foresee West Indies being bankrupted by the withdrawal of Indian support via the television revenue to be gained from India tours of the Caribbean.

“I don’t believe they will be lost, I can’t imagine that. They’ve had disputes before, they’ve had ongoing rumblings there for quite a while, and I feel confident they will get resolved,” Edwards said.

Roberts wants WICB to put priority on salvaging ties with BCCI

S T. J O H N S , A n t i g u a (CMC) - Former West Indies fast bowler Sir Andy Roberts says he is not in agreement with the decision by the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) to set up a task force to probe the circumstances which gave rise to the abandoned tour of India.

Roberts, a member of the world champion West Indies teams of the 1970s, says the board should first move to head-off threats made by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

BCCI has threatened legal action to recover an estimated US$65M and announced that it was also suspending all bilateral tours to the Caribbean.

“I would not go the route of a task force right now. I would get people down to India to see if we can salvage anything,” Roberts told The Gleaner. “For me, that is more important right now than to set up a task force

Sir Andy Roberts to find out what transpired between WIPA, the players, and the board.”

The Indians were expected to play five series against West Indies in the next eight years, including four visits to the Caribbean.

The West Indies, in addition to the tour-opening five-match ODI series, were set to play three Tests and a Twenty20 international.

However, the tour was

called off amid players’ discontent over the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), signed recently between the WICB and West Indies Players Association (WIPA).

Players have argued it results in a drastic reduction in their earnings and have called for a return to the old CBA. “If India go through with their threats of cancelling or suspending tours for how much years, our cricket is going to suffer tremendously.

It may take you another two or three months before this task force sends in its report.

For me, it’s a situation of let’s see if we can salvage something from the Indian board before that,” said Roberts Roberts has criticised the players’ decision to end the tour but said he was awaiting full details of the impasse before casting blame.

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GUYANA CHRONICLE Friday October 31, 2014

GFSCA ‘GUYANA SOFTBALL CUP IV’

Action commences today with 26 matches

By Calvin Roberts AFTER several months of planning with careful consideration being given to last year’s hiccups, the Competitions Committee within the Guyana Floodlights Softball Cricket Association (GFSCA) has done it again, bringing to softball-loving fans in Guyana, the ‘Guyana Softball Cup 4’ which bowls off at various venues in Georgetown this morning.

The activities commence with 26 matches today, progressing with 13 more inclusive of four s e m i f i n a l s t o m o r r o w, followed by the playing of the finals on Sunday, which will be preceded by three exhibition matches involving four female teams.

All in all, 45 matches will be contested over the next three days inclusive of

today, at the end of which the Open champion will attract a top cash prize of $1M and a trophy while the Masters winners will pocket $600 000 and a trophy.

Several business entities have thrown lucrative support into this tournament over the years and continue to do so this time around, with RUBiS (Guyana) Limited being the latest entity to add its name to the list, with its presentation yesterday morning.

Some of the grounds which will be hosting matches in this tournament which has teams competing for supremacy out of Canada and United States of America are: Police Sports Club, Everest Cricket Club, Georgetown Cricket Club, Gandhi Youth Organisation, Muslim Youth Organisation and Demerara Cricket Club (DCC).

The finals will be hosted

Flashback! We are the champions! The victorious Trophy Stall team strike a pose with the GFSCA ‘Guyana Softball Cup 111’ Male Open title, after being crowned champions last year. Stooping at left is Managing Director of Trophy Stall, Ramesh Sunich. (Photo

by Adrian Narine) Malteenoes Sports Club both the Masters and Open categories will be recipiand Ogle grounds. at DCC, with whom the The runners-up in the ent of a diamond-studded GFSCA had partnered Open category will receive gold bracelet compliments early in the year to install $150 000 and a trophy, while of Steve’s Jewellery. six pillion posts with flood- the player-of-the-match in Spectators attending lights, while matches will the final receives one trophy Sunday’s final will not be also be contested at the and the man-of-the-series for left out, as two return tick-

GT&T Indoor Hockey

ets to Aruba, with the kind compliments of Survival Travel Agency, along with hampers and other giveaways will be up for grabs, hence patrons are asked to retain their ticket stubs to improve their chances of winning prizes.

Organisers also intimated that monies accrued thus far have been plugged into developmental works at the DCC ground, Queenstown, including the installation of the light towers mentioned before, a project they claim is 90% completed.

The defending champions in the Masters category are New York Better Hope while inaugural Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company nationwide 10/10 champions Trophy Stall are the Open champions, with both teams defeating Industry Super Kings and Wolf Warriors in their respective 2013 finals.

GCC Tigers maul Hikers, Spice school U-19s

By Leeron Brumell THE GEORGETOWN Cricket Club (GCC) Tigers and Spice maintained perfect records Wednesday night as play in the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GT&T)-sponsored Indoor Hockey tournament continued at the National Gymnasium.

It was a perfect night for Team GCC as the first division and veteran teams also recorded victories, even as the Tigers dismantled Hikers 9-0, while Spice outplayed the National Under-19s to come away with a 7-0 victory in the opening match of the evening.

Tigers, recorded the biggest margin of victory in this year’s play, thanks to a helmet-trick from Kerensa Fernandes and hat-trick of goals from Aliyah Gordon.

Fernandes first found the back of the box in the 11th minute and seconds later, she sent Tigers clear with her second goal, before adding her third in the 13th minute and Hikers were up against it when Gordon scored her first, one minute after Fernandes

GCC Tigers striker Kerensa Fernandes makes an attack on goal. recorded her hat-trick to make it 4-0 at the interval.

On the resumption of play, the Tigers continued their dominance, maintaining possession and stringing together accurate passes, with their pressure paying off in the 18th minute when Fernandes sent home her fourth goal.

With no answers for the attacking Tigers from the Hikers defence, Gordon slotted home in the 22nd and 23rd minutes to make it 7-0, even as Ulri-

ca Sutherland added her name to the score sheet in the 24th and Ashley DeGroot in the 27th.

In the opening female clash, GCC Spice taught the National Under-19s a lesson on the court, shutting them down and coming away with a comfortable win, as Sonia Jardine continued her assault on the goal in which she scored five times, while Dacia Woodroffe and Vanessa Pires accounted for the other goals.

The GCC Men’s first di-

vision team rebounded from their loss to Hikers on Monday to come away 5-4 winners over Old Fort in a hard-fought and emotionally charged battle that saw teammates argue against each other, team against team and both teams against umpiring decisions.

Old Fort opened the scoring in the 9th as Aderemi ‘Dove’ Simon caught a break from down court and as the goalkeeper came out to meet the charge, Simon looped around him and slotted home without breaking

stride.

On the 11th minute Orland Semple drew level for GCC and two minutes later, John Abraham re-established the lead for Old Fort who saw Devin Hooper nullify that goal with one of his own for the eventual victors.

GCC missed a chance to go ahead when Kevin Spencer’s shot on goal was disallowed, but they managed to do so from a penalty corner, with Semple finding the net from a smart piece of stick work,

but his goal was negated by John Abraham who found the equaliser for Old Fort, sending the ball past Alan Fernandes and the keeper, 3-3.

A bruising battle, loud calls across the court as both teams fought for the advantage and intense play followed; but it was GCC off the stick of Semple, his third for the night that gave them the 4-3 advantage with 8 minutes left to play.

Steven Xavier ensured the victory for GCC when Old Fort’s custodian advanced to meet him, releasing the shot with the ball whizzing past Cole and Aderemi’s attempt to block in front the goal, while Askofu Simon pulled one back for Old Fort, but it was too late.

In second division matches – the National Under-19s were 3-2 winners over Saints and Hikers destroyed Kingston 6-1, but the Hiker’s Veterans unit lost out to their GCC counterparts.

Play resumes today with action concluding on Sunday.

Sport CHRONICLE

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ICC to put Windies tour to SA top of the Agenda (See Story on page 34)

Singh hits resilient ton as team record come-from-behind win (See Story on page 33)

Singh’s XI Shimron Hetmyer goes down the ground during his robust half-century yesterday before his dismissal, as Robin Bacchus (right), Rajendra Chandrika (backing camera) and wicketkeeper Anthony Bramble look on.

GCC Tigers maul Hikers, Spice school U-19s (See Story on page 35)

GOAL!!! Georgetown Cricket Club Tigers striker Kerensa Fernandes sends one past Hikers goalkeeper during her team’s humiliating win last Wednesday night.

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Notable Dates ON OCTOBER 31 1978 25-year-old Guyanese Reginald Ford defeated Trinidadian Eddie Marcelle via a 10 round decision. It was the second time that Ford had met Marcelle in the ring. Both fights were held in Guyana and ended in victory for the southpaw.

One month earlier, Ford was on the receiving end after being knocked out in round five by Ayub Kalule in Denmark. He was then challenging for the Commonwealth middleweight title.

Marcelle, who had fought several Guyanese including Lennox Blackmoore, Kenny Bristol, Mark Harris and Vernon Lewis, would take revenge on Ford one year later in Trinidad. At the Sparrow’s Hideaway in Port of Spain, Marcelle won by a TKO in the penultimate stanza of a 10-round affair.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2014