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E-Day 100 days away

By Vanessa Narine IN a matter of a mere 100 days Guyanese head to the polls for the May 11 General and Regional Elections, which has come more than a year early.

And marking the last week has been the extension on routine outreaches to community by political parties, increased commentary being bandied about in the local political sphere and there has also been the offering of some finality in recent pronouncements.

DISSOLUTION Head of the Presidential Secretariat (HPS), Dr. Roger Luncheon last Wednesday, ended talks of ‘what if’ and ‘when’ in making it clear that the dissolution of Parliament will be made before or on February 9, 2015.

Wi t h t h e E l e c t i o n s Proclamation signed, and scheduled to be gazetted soon, attention has been shifted to the next step, the lead up of the return to the polls, and Dr. PRESIDENT Luncheon was emphatic in DONALD RAMOTAR stating that this will be the dissolution of Parliament.

Concerns over why the dissolution of Parliament, which currently stands prorogued, have been bandied about since President Ramotar’s announcement of Elections Day. However, Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, in a prior interview with the Guyana Chronicle, made it clear that the two announcements do not have to be made simultaneously.

“There is absolutely no obligation on the President to dissolve Parliament at the same time when a date for National Elections is announced,” he told the Guyana Chronicle in an invited comment.

Nandlall explained that the two announcements can be made together, but it is not an absolute necessity that they must be.

He added that the Constitution states clearly that elections must be held within three months of the dissolution of Parliament. “Parliament has to be dissolved on a date within

that three-month timeframe,” Nandlall said.

Once the proclamation of dissolution is issued, preparations for the next Parliament – the 11th Parliament – will commence.

The new 65 Members, relative to representation in the House, will be decided based on the outcome of the upcoming General and Regional elections and who those individuals are will be based on the names submitted, via a Candidates List submitted on Nomination Day, by the contesting political parties.

The 10th Parliament was convened on January 12, 2012.

NO CLASH Also, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand announced that new dates for the Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) examinations, scheduled for May 11 and 12.

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) gave its approval for the move following a series of DAVID consultations.

GRANGER While the decision to shift the dates for the upcoming examination has since been welcomed by Executive Member of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Cathy Hughes, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) had more ‘direct’ views on the matter.

APNU was reportedly furious with the date set by the President Donald Ramotar for the holding of the 2015 General and Regional Elections and at least one of its factions had issued an ultimatum to the Head of State to announce a new date “or else.”

The demand came as the Opposition coalition took to its first public platform, since President, Ramotar on Tuesday last announced that May 11 will be Elections Day. At an APNU orchestrated rally held at the vicinity of the Stabroek Market, Ryan Belgrave, the Chairperson of the Guyana Youth and Student Movement (GYSM) issued the ultimatum citing a conspiracy against the nation’s youth given the coincidental regional examinations.

The GYSM is a youth arm of the Peoples National Congress Reform.

Belgrave was supported by other APNU speakers at the forum including, Basil Williams, Volda Lawrence, Annette Ferguson and Keith Scott.

LEADERS On the issues of more a more internal nature, the incumbent Head of State, was confirmed as the presidential candidate for the ruling People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) leadership ticket heading into the May 11 elections.

This was confirmed last Monday by PPP/C General Secretary, Mr. Clement Rohee, during his weekly press conference, held at party’s Freedom House headquarters.

According to Rohee, there was no other contender up for consideration when the decision on the presidential candidate was made by the party and a decision is still to be made on the party’s choice of a Prime Ministerial candidate.

Meanwhile, APNU is yet to decide on both the presidential and prime ministerial candidates to contest the highly anticipated elections.

While chances are that a youth from the party could be selected as the prime ministerial candidate, APNU Leader Brigadier, David Granger (rtd.) at his party’s weekly press conference last KHEMRAJ Friday, stated too that the RAMJATTAN selection process has not yet commenced.

He added that the selection of the candidates will be done by a high-ranking APNU team, which will explore all options for the best suitable candidates.

The AFC, on the other hand, at their recently held conference announced that the two forerunners for their party in the upcoming general elections will be Moses Nagamootoo, as the presidential candidate, and attorney at law, Nigel Hughes, as the prime ministerial candidate.

However, with the possibility of a pre-elections coalition between APNU and the AFC, a reshuffling of these posts is likely.

CAMPAIGN LAUNCH As it relates to the three main political parties officially hitting the campaign trail, none of them have done so yet.

For APNU, the likelihood of this happening by February 20, the birthday of founder, Forbes Burnham, was confirmed

by Granger.

The PPP General Secretary has indicated that the ruling party is also expected to hit the campaign trail soon.

The AFC has been mum on the issue so far.

Politicos have commented that the campaigns for the three political parties are likely to commence after the dissolution of Parliament, which Dr. Luncheon has confirmed will happen soon.

And so Guyanese look forward to another ‘happening’ week in the political arena, with another countdown in their minds – eight days to February 9.

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President stresses importance of small businesses to national economy

“WE appreciate how i m p o r t a n t y o u a re t o the economy of Guyana and to the development of our country both now and in the future,”

The Head of State explained that it has been noted worldwide while major businesses and investments are important and we continue to seek these types

that many of the awardees who received grants would not stay small but they would have the potential to improve themselves to medium or even to large businesses.

President Donald Ramotar delivering the feature address President Donald Ramotar stressed as he addressed the Ministry of Tourism Industry and Commerce’s first ever Grant Award and Partnership ceremony held at the Guyana International Centre (GICC).

of businesses in our economy, “it has also been noted by many experts in the field that the sustainability of economic development and progress in any society is directly linked to the development of small businesses.” He is optimistic

“We also know that many big businesses of today in our country started out small, and therefore I anticipate that many of the small and medium scale enterprises, that we are awarding today and encouraging today, will

not stay small forever, but many I hope will have the potential to go on to become large businesses within society,” he said.

“I am particularly happy about this programme as well, because in meeting with smallbusiness owners in different parts of Guyana, one of the things that they generally confront me with is the issue of the high interest rates, that they have to pay, which sometimes is stifling them and hope that this project could help to be an answer to some of the problems that they face.”

The President encouraged persons to utilise this grant and also emphasised that Guyanese need to start supporting their local entities.

“This is a good beginning and I hope that you all would move on to different levels,” the Head of State exhorted.

President Ramotar applauded the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for collaborating with the Tourism Ministry on this project, pointing out that it shows that it recogonises the potential of the sector, to further develop the country in the fight against poverty.

He added that many of these initiatives are sometimes confined to the urban areas and subsequently urged the board and management

of these types of projects to focus on the country in its entirety. The President noted that many businesses flounder because of the lack of resources, but with the implementation of this project many businesses can now prosper.

The President jovially recalled several recent v i s i t s t o t h e i n t e r i o r, making reference to Aishalton, he explained that he was pleasantly surprised to have been able to eat in an established restaurant. He added that in our Rupununi, “being somewhat of an expert on peanut butter I can say that we produce one of the world’s best peanut butter.” He related that many more initiatives such as these are needed and there are many sectors that can be developed beyond small business.

“When I see things like

plantain chips being imported, I feel rather ashamed, when I see something like this happening, because I feel we have the possibility of leading in that regard, or should be one of the leaders in that regard, instead of importing these things” the Head of State emphasised.

He went on to explain that when he travels to other countries it is customary that he indulge, himself their local cuisine and this should also happen here in Guyana.

“Eating the local dishes and having them available to the tourists should be a must, we must be given a choice of the local foods on our menus”, he said.

He added with confirmation from the Tourism Minister (ag), Irfaan Ali that there are plans for the promotion of plantains in Leguan and Wakenaam. (Rebecca Ganesh-Ally)

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Gov’t’s hinterland communities investments bearing fruit A GINA Feature

REGION 9 (Upper Takutu/Upper Essequibo), geographically the largest of the 10 administrative regions is home to popular places such as Aishalton, Surama and Lethem. Today, Lethem, a swath of Guyana close to the border with neighbour, Brazil is a bustling district where one can find almost everything as on the coastland.

For Head of State, Donald Ramotar, “Lethem is comparable to many other parts of Guyana as far as services are concerned, in shopping and different areas.”

While acknowledging that there is more to be done in hinterland communities, he

facilities for education and I think that is very important because we live in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic society, and one of the important aspects of a multi-cultural multi-ethnic society is to ensure that everyone feels totally secure; it’s equal opportunity for all.”

ing on Government’s input in education (and that it was more than just actually the meals).

In addition to the hot meals, several other schools in the hinterland also benefit from the Cassava Bread and Juice Programme, which is also more than just the provision of meals.

These programmes, the President explained, not only benefit the school-aged children, but also the entire community in which they are implemented, and this adds a holistic touch to what Government is doing.

This is because persons from the villages are employed by the school as cooks and kitchen staff, to prepare and serve the meals, while farmers in the communities sell their produce to the participating schools.

Then there is the School Uniform Programme, where residents of these villages are given the opportunity to earn. Through this intervention, the Ministry of Education provides the materials and the women in turn do the actual sewing, and so earn an extra income.

He strongly believes that the programmes implemented thus far have been working well, as there is much evidence to support this fact.

“I think many of the initiatives that we have (thus far), have worked very well in getting children to school and keeping them there. Last year, we had the $10,000 per child (Cash Grant) and we can probably think more about what we can do in the future, to keep that level very high.”

In going forward, the President noted that

EDUCATION It is the policy of the current administration, to enhance the social sector; however (he clearly spelled out), it was only by lifting the standard of education in the interior, can one really say that Guyana is truly moving in a direction of providing equal opportunities for all people.

A home in Potarinau benefiting from solar power is pleased thus far with the developments made in Lethem, and in Region 9 and other surrounding communities.

Considering the Rupununi Savannah and assessing what recently unfolded where development is concerned, the President said that bringing those far-off communities on par with the coastland would take some time, but is very foreseeable. However, in the interim, he said the administration continues to put key infrastructural measures in place in all sectors, particularly with a slant towards, and with a solid reason.

“What we have done is to provide the

For this reason, over the years, billions of dollars have been spent on the training of teachers and on special incentives for those serving in hinterland communities. Training of health workers is repeatedly done, so as to have them serve in health huts and various hinterland communities.

Each year the administration spends close to $1B on the National School Feeding programme, which sees hundreds of schools in hinterland communities, benefiting from a nutritional meal every day.

The President said that this caring initiative is bearing fruit, as reports from the various regions; including Region 9, indicate a ‘high-level increase’ in attendance rate in hinterland schools. He detailed that the bigger concern here was that of actually capitalis-

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So being cognisant of this fact, President Ramotar declared that his administration continues to place a lot of emphasis on bridging hinterland communities. Many strides have still been made in this area, despite some challenges, to the much needed infrastructural works, that are so needed in the hinterland region. “We still have more work to do as far as some of the infrastructure is concerned in the villages themselves, but that will also come, as our whole economy improves and we start to generate more wealth within the society.”

In this regard, it was pointed out that several road networks have been improved over the years, thus cutting travelling time to communities in the Rupununi by almost half.

A well maintained road in Shulinab, Region 9

Baitoon Primary School the administration is still working closely with the University of Guyana, towards making degree programmes online very soon.

BRIDGING COMMUNITIES The education investment is one thing, but the President underscored: “In order for development to be felt, accessibility is very crucial, as it not only increases productivity, but it also provides important links for further development.”

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These interventions now make accessibility easier, allowing for more services to reach persons in these once remote communities.

The fact was pointed out too that in terms of personal ease, life is easier, when transportation is more available and according to the President, the administration always sees the big picture.

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one area, and we are going to work towards bridging the Rupununi River in the future, so that we can have much more efficient and effective communication, even in the rainy weather, so that no section will be cut off.”

In 2014, $48 M was spent on improving road networks in Central Lethem, while in South Central, the road networks at Potarinau were done, at a cost of $3.4 M, and between Katoonarib and Sawariwau, $3.5 was spent. In the Deep South Rupununi, between Aishalton and Awarewaunau, $3.6M was spent on road works and between Awarewaunau and Maruranau, another $3.57M was spent. An additional $5.9 M was spent under current works on Central Lethem, with $11.3 M for spent on roads in Rupunau, and Shulinab, which are both located in South Central. St Ignatius and Tiger Pond also benefitted from road works, valued about $10M. So when education takes on the community and many communities are interlinked, life naturally rises to a higher level, and this is precisely what has been the transformation for many hinterland villages.

DESIRED EFFECT In the modern world, electricity is a necessity, and this is where the Hinterland Electrification Programme (HEP) comes in. It was crafted by Government with remote hinterland communities in mind, with the aim of providing a reliable source of electricity, to those who never had this privilege in decades.

To date, more than 189 Amerindian communities are benefiting, and according to the President, the initiative has enjoyed its desired effect, bringing quality of life and an increase in industriousness wherever it has touched.

“Many have spoken of what a huge difference it has made in their lives, as the Hinterland Electrification programme has had a positive impact in their lives and it will bring about more productivity.”

The President said during his many visits to hinterland communities, persons would always commend the administration for the initiative, which now sees many homes, being equipped with a solar panel.

In Region 9, communities including Quarrie, Kumu, Shiriri, Katuur, Baitoon, Potarinau, Meriwau, Shulinab, Quiko, Parikwarunau and others have benefited from this initiative. Residents of these communities have all reported

seeing improvements in their lives. Parents of school-aged children said the grades of their children continue to improve, as they are now able to put in extra studies at nights.

Women of these communities also spoke of how livelihood has been improved, as they are now able to do more work in the evening, whereas in the past, they were only able to work until sunset.

“We are thankful for this solar panel.

We children now benefit. I got three and they now do homework in the night. Thank

sions, several communities have seen the resuscitation of Community Policing Groups (CPGs).

For decades, many Amerindian communities and their property were left to the mercy of the borders in Region 9, but over the past year, residents said that they feel a bit safer with the active CPGs. Eric Williams, Chairman of the F ‘2’ Division Community Policing Executive, which was formed in February of 2014, stated that since the resuscitation of the CPGs, crime in many communities has decreased. With 25 active groups in the Rupununi, these and some 200 ranks have been able to ease the pressure on the police ranks at the Lethem Police Station. The CPG members work closely with the village councils of the various communities, as well as with the Rural Constables (RCs).

From time to time, training is provided in difSchool children of Shulinab enjoying a hot meal cour- ferent areas for the CPG members, including how tesy of the Government to handle matters of domestic violence. you Mr. President,” one Aishalton resident Williams added that the work is made eastold the Government Information Agency ier, as they have been getting the full support recently. from the villagers whom they serve.

However, since the separation of the “E” SECURITY PRESENCE and “F” Police Divisions, several communiAnother reality where the development ties have seen the resuscitation of Community of the hinterland communities is con- Policing Groups (CPGs). cerned is that of security, as concomitant For decades, many Amerwith progress is the element of set-back indian communities and their in the form of criminal activities. In this property were left to the mercy regard, many innovations have reached of the borders in Region 9, but the communities, so that the maintenance over the past year, residents of law and order is intact. As a matter of said that they feel a bit safer fact, security matters are now a priority with the active CPGs. for the current areas, more so, around the Williams, stated that since country’s borders. the resuscitation of the CPGs, In the past, communities surrounding crime in many communities Lethem, in the Deep South, South and North has decreased. With 25 active Rupununi, depended heavily on the Lethem Police Station.

However, since the separation of the “E” and “F” Police Divi-

groups in the Rupununi, these and some 200 ranks have been able to ease the pressure on the police ranks at the Lethem Police Station. The CPG members work closely with the village councils of the various communities, as well as with the Rural Constables (RCs).

From time to time, training is provided in different areas for the CPG members, including how to handle matters of domestic violence.

Williams added that the work is made easier, as they have been getting the full support from the villagers whom they serve.

Some of the communities in which CPGs have been formed include Quarrie, Kumu, Shiriri, Katuur, Baitoon, Potarinau, Meriwau, Shulinab, Quiko, Parikwarunau, Rupunau, Awarewaunau, Maruranau, Sawariwau, Katoonarib, Aishalton, St. Ignatius, and Sand Creek.

In reality, the hinterland of Guyana is not all about pristine beauty and exotic plants and animals; it is about a thriving and emerging civilisation. It may not be as yet ultra modern, but it cannot be described as primitive. The villages are blooming with important infrastructure coming into place steadily. For now, they are well set with education systems being in place, road networks being improved and expanded, electricity flowing economic ventures and for after sunset activities, and law enforcement not lagging.

It is only a matter of time then for Guyana’s hinterland to become all that it has so long promised to be.

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Editorial

Guyana

GRANGER’S BIG SURPRISE FOR MAY 11 ELECTIONS CAMPAIGN IN Party politics, as the saying goes, all things are possible. Even so, it appears that ahead of the coming May 11 national elections, leader of the main PNCR and chairman of APNU, Mr. David Granger, may have lost his political compass.

Consequently, he is now fumbling along, seemingly with dwindling influence, to rescue a floundering APNU launched for the 2011 elections and which remains stuck with largely the same “leadership” elements, among them today’s miniscule WPA leader, Dr. Rupert Roopnarine.

In the face failed efforts by APNU, of

which Granger is chairman and Khemraj Ramjattan’s minority Alliance For Change to forge a pre-election anti-PPP front for the May 11 elections, the retired GDF Brigadier has now come up with the curious idea of launching his party’s election campaign on February 20 to coincide with the birth anniversary of the late President Forbes Burnham.

Whatever the personal or political discomfort for the WPA’s Roopnarine, against the backdrop of the ongoing Commission of Inquiry into the assassination of Dr. Walter Rodney, there must also be consternation among once solid PNC activists and advocates for change that AP-

NU’s Granger thinks it politically correct in 2015 to link the official launch of the party’s elections campaign with the late President Burnham’s birth anniversary.

Let’s face it, while there were sharply contrasting personal and political qualities to their leadership and achievements, both late Presidents Burnham and Dr. Cheddi Jagan would forever be recalled as national heroes of Guyana.

However, considering the various documented national, regional and international reports on successive crooked national elections that sustained approximately 25 years of one-party rule by the PNC, most of it under Burnham’s lead-

ership, and including the period when David Granger was comfortably settled in the top ranks of the GDF, why has he chosen to recall the ghost of electoral riggings by launching APNU’s 2015 elections campaign with the birthday of the late first Executive President of Guyana?

Incidentally, was this one of the decisions floated at the recent meeting at which the APNU leadership was “empowered,” as reported, to dialogue with Ramjattan’s dwindling AFC for an anti-PPP coalition front in time for the May 11 elections? How amusing; how pathetic!

AFC is very comfortable being APNU’s poodle MAKE no mistake about it. The big difference between the 2011 and the 2015 election is that the AFC and APNU/ PNCR will end the deception of being separate with distinct options for the people of Guyana. They were one before the 2011 elections, but decided to go to the 2011 polls as Separate but Together.

In the 2015 election they will end the deception and become One and the Same.

AFC will end up as Granger’s poodle, a role they were very comfortable with in the 10th Parliament.

I challenge them to tell the people, particularly those in Regions 5 and 6 and also in Regions 2 and 3, that this is not so. Let them come out clearly and say that they will not form a coalition with the PNCR as the junior partner. The partnership in 2011 election was for AFC to campaign in areas that are known as PPP support-based and not to do so in the PNC/APNU support-based areas.

The truth is that both APNU and AFC know that they cannot win an election by themselves. They have conceded that the PPP can win and will win the 2015 elections, by majority or by plurality. The AFC knows that it is a small political party and all it can do is huff and puff and beat its chest. APNU knows that it is a political party that has over its entire history placed its fortune on ethnic politics and that it will never win any free and fair election as an ethnic political party. This is the starting point for the 2015 elections.

Having conceded and accepted these facts, these two political parties are scrambling for a new kind of dispensation that can change their destiny. They decided a long time ago that they needed to form a pre-election coalition. They have met and decided that a pre-election coalition is a must for them. There is nothing wrong with this kind of analysis. Every political party must consider what is best for them in any election. It is a prudent thing always for political parties and politicians to consider.

But the emergence of a pre-election coalition between APNU and AFC is taking place amid deceit and lies, wicked games and mixed messages. AFC was aggressive through most of 2014, particularly after November 2014, in trying to persuade the people in Regions 5 and 6 and also in Regions 2 and 3 that they will not form a coalition with APNU/PNC. In African-Guyanese communities, they elevated the possibility of AFC and APNU in a coalition and gave the impression that this is under active consideration.

Why the different messages? Clearly, they recognised that in Regions 2, 3, 5 and 6 and in parts of Regions 4, 1, 7, 8 and 9, the possibility of the AFC becoming part of APNU would turn away those who supported them in 2011. They know that the possibility of the AFC being a part of the PNCR/APNU platform would spell doom for them. Yet throughout all of their public uttering in certain parts of Guyana that they will not form a coalition with the PNCR or

APNU, whichever form that group takes, they were having secret meetings with APNU to conclude on just that coalition.

This is wicked deception and can only come from the minds of people like Nagamoottoo, Ramjattan and Hughes, etc.

The secret meetings, however, were not so secret and they got caught lying to people. They changed the tune – they then proclaimed that they would embrace a coalition with the PNCR if it would allow the AFC to be the senior partner with the top of the ticket. In a public meeting in Berbice and in other public fora, the AFC now takes the position that they are not forming a coalition with the PNCR, but that the PNCR is seeking to join the AFC. What crap are they trying to foist on innocent people? The truth is the coalition is a non-starter unless Granger is at the top of the ticket and that is because the AFC knows that the only possibility of an APNU/AFC coalition is the AFC playing a junior partner role, jumping to the tune of APNU. The truth is that having decided that their only hope might be a coalition between the AFC and the PNC the AFC is now trying to ensure that they will not be marginalised by the PNCR in a coalition with that party. Their bold pronouncement that they must be given the top spot and must be the senior partner in any coalition is merely a bargaining posture to ensure that they are not marginalised from the very beginning. They want to ensure that they share the top positions and they are

guaranteed enough places in Parliament.

They are well aware of what happened in the 1960s with the United Force when the PNC used the coalition to destroy the United Force (UF).

These are people who speak eloquently on transparency. Both APNU and AFC have accused the PPP/C Government of not being transparent. They have argued that they will conduct government business in a transparent manner. Yet they have a history that is a hefty albatross around their necks. The PNC/APNU illegally controlled the Government for almost three decades, a period in which dictatorship dominated and transparency was never an option that the PNC Government even contemplated.

It was during that period when secret wars were waged against innocent people.

People were hounded through the Income Tax Department. People were arrested without any probable causes. People were killed in conspiracies that were the purview of only a few. The Headquarters of the PNC, Congress Place, was the seat of government. Party paramountcy prevailed.

The present Commission of Inquiry into the Walter Rodney assassination is a good insight into the secrets and non-transparency of the PNC Government. That is what APNU brings to government and the people of Guyana have not forgotten that.

This is what the AFC is joining and this is what they are offering to the peo-

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A matter of dependency

By Keith Burrowes

BEFORE I begin this article I would like to thank those persons who have emailed me and expressed their concerns for my wellbeing, I’d like you to know I’m doing much better and thanks for your continuous support.

All individuals would like to acquire a job after studying and making a sacrifice to fully educate oneself and therefore should be considered for any suitable position regardless of the public positions that their father occupy.

Let me start by apologising in advance to any reader I might offend with the intensely personal nature of this article – my rationale in recounting what I’ve been through is the best way of communicating my thoughts on an issue that has wider public health ramifications.

I’ve written about this issue and – more importantly – the attendant dependence I’ve developed on the painkillers used for treatment about twice over the past two years.

The first article, I wrote generally on the issue of pain management and the second one had more to do with my reaction to the rife and completely inaccurate speculation of my hospitalisation in 2011.

This time, I wish to write more directly on the issue, not just the larger picture, but bringing as well some of the unique perspectives that I possess. Dependency, addiction, in the larger connotation of it, has as almost many manifestations as there are things people can do.

Some people are addicted to gambling, others are addicted to sex. I remember reading one news story a few years back, one I showed to my son as a hint, in which a young man was so addicted to a videogame that he played it several days non-stop before collapsing and dying in front of his computer. Some people are addicted to shopping, although admittedly (and I expect some repercussions from my wife for saying this) it’s hard to tell if many women are actually addicted to shopping or if it’s just a regular weekend.

That said, chemical addictions, or substance dependency, constitute the most

widespread and critical forms of addiction.

According to a report by Dr. Sanjay Gupta that I saw on CNN, there are some 23 million Americans currently addicted to one substance or the other – alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, illegal drugs, prescription medication, even glue. The actual order of primacy of abuse, the top three addictive drugs are, in descending order, alcohol; marijuana; and prescription painkillers. The latter accounts for 1.9 million of those addicts.

I’ve had two major back surgeries in my life – intended to relieve the chronic back pain I experience – and each necessitated the use of very strong prescription painkillers for my recovery. And I, quite frankly, have struggled with a clear addiction to them. There is a serious and sad irony attached to the use of powerful painkillers: while they work well to relieve pain at the onset, very often, with the real pain gone, the body (or brain, rather) becomes so addicted to their effects that coming off them makes you feel much worse than the pain they helped to relieve in the first place.

Coming off a strong prescription painkiller is a living, waking nightmare of craving for the drug, body chills, insomnia, anxiety attacks, depression – one minute you’re delirious, the other you’re irritable and no one can talk to you. All these are things I’ve experienced and it is no picnic for me.

The thing is; it isn’t a picnic for others either, as with any addiction, particularly chemical ones-the addict doesn’t suffer in isolation. The drugs alter your personality so subtly but so significantly at the same time that although you most likely won’t notice the difference, the worst of it – the alienation, the irritability, the lack of communication – is felt by those closest to you.

I’ve spent a long time thinking hard on how this thing has impacted upon my life and I can tell you, that time has been personally enlightening for me with regard to my perspective on substance dependency. For example, you see the typical drug addict, the typical junkie, walking on the street and your view of that person is somehow subhuman.

To satisfy his or her addiction, the cocaine or marijuana addict’s life is one of great personal compromise – humiliating and arduous manual

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From page 6 ple of Guyana. In playing hide and seek with the Guyanese public as to whether they will join in a coalition with the PNC, they are well aware of the albatross APNU/PNC carries.

They know that the people will not forgive them for betraying the trust they placed in them when in 2011 the AFC was privileged to have seven seats in Parliament. Yet their effort to demonstrate to people that they will not be playing second fiddle to the PNC is a futile effort.

The people have seen them in the 10th Parliament for the last three years.

Since the 2011 elections, the coalition between the AFC and APNU has been revealed with all of its ugly and heinous stripes. In spite of all of their pronouncements, these two parties have worked together before the last elections. In the last elections, they agreed that the AFC

will work almost exclusively in the PPP strongholds. They were separate but together. It was purely a racist approach.

AFC concentrated in the Indo-Guyanese area and APNU focused their efforts in the Afro-Guyanese areas.

That was how the AFC decided on their Presidential Candidate. They wanted an East Indian as their candidate because they want to be able to lead the Opposition campaign in these communities. This is what they will do in the coming election, but the separate but together will morph finally to one and the same – the AFC playing Granger’s poodle.

All Guyana knew that Walter Rodney and several other Guyanese who opposed the PNC were assassinated.

Yet we are all in awe and shock with the revelations from the Rodney COI. Has anyone noticed that the AFC has

labour for little compensation; being treated with indignity and scorn by almost everyone they come across. I’ve been witness to one ‘junkie’ disparaging another – equally ragged, equally homeless – because the former would only smoke marijuana and drink rum, while the latter was a full blown cocaine addict.

At a fundamental level, prescription pain medication dependency is the same thing, the same sacrificing of personal standards, granted to a much lesser degree. This sort of medication is difficult to come by, and while I’ve personally never checked, I am sure that it is far easier to get a joint of marijuana or a gramme of cocaine than it is to procure, say, a couple Vicodin tablets, or a syringe of some other pain-relief drug.

If I’m to be honest with myself, at my worst point of dependency, I’d say I was nothing more than a sophisticated junkie and like any junkie, your addiction affects how you work. I’ve been short with staff, and I’ve had to cancel meetings, and the only thing that has spared me really is that my other addiction; work itself, served as a sort of therapy for me.

Potentially addictive painkillers, or potentially addictive regimens of painkiller treatment, should really be the last resort in the treatment of any pain-related condition or illness, and whenever the decision is taken, it should include comprehensive patient education about the pros and cons, in addition to extensive psychotherapy throughout the duration of the treatment. This would save the patient a great deal of pain in the long term, whether actual pain or the psychic trauma that comes with dependency and the attendant stigma attached to it.

Which brings me to this: in an upcoming article, I want to deal frontally with a serious related issue that pertains to patient confidentiality, particularly within the private health care industry in Guyana. While I am grateful to, and have tremendous respect for, the medical personnel that have attended to me at various times, I believe that there are gaps in the private health care system here which facilitate the leakage of an individual’s personal health information, the sort of gaps that would be prosecutable in other jurisdictions.

said not a word about this sordid part of Guyana’s history? It is the past, yes, but it beckons our future too. Many of the people in charge of APNU today were the young Turks then and come out of the belly of dictatorship and repression. But the AFC cannot say anything, including Nagamoottoo who wrote extensively about the crimes of the PNC then. Now cat has cut his tongue because Granger wants him to be quiet.

When the PNCR at a press conference claimed that the sugar industry should be closed, Ramjattan and the AFC supported the proposal made by Tony Viera. They did not even know what the proposal was but APNU wanted them to blindly support replacing the sugar industry with aquaculture. Nagamoottoo has said plainly that the Chinese are not welcome as investors in Guyana because APNU expects them to say so. When Nagamoottoo wanted to be Speaker APNU told the AFC to put forward Trotman. Really, the AFC has been a loyal and malleable poodle to Granger and the AFC. Since 2011, we have seen the truth – every time Granger and APNU call

Keith Burrowes In closing, let me say that I am extremely grateful that I have the family that I have, and the staff that work close to me, people who’ve weathered the storm of my shift in moods, and stuck by and supported me throughout. I remember going to former President Bharrat Jagdeo and Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr. Roger Luncheon, both of whom I had to communicate directly with, as regards my professional responsibilities in various capacities, and being encouraged to take as much time as I want to deal with my medical problems adequately. I remember the President saying clearly, and sincerely, “We want you to get better.” I of course didn’t take their advice and went back to work as soon as I felt marginally better.

As for my anonymous detractors, particular those behind the letter- writing campaign – questioning my health, my capacity for job performance – that prompted the article I wrote a year ago.

Over the past couple of months a number of persons have requested verbally and through emails about the articles that were done on pain Management.

A number of persons have requested that we republish the series of articles that were done on dependence and addiction on pain killers.

To the various rehabilitation centres overseas that have invited me to speak I’ll like to use this opportunity to inform you that once I’m fully covered I will be visiting.

on the AFC to jump, they have done so. They opposed the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Bill when they admitted that they have no amendment to make and they have no problem with the bill itself. But they voted against it because that is what APNU wanted. They voted against Amaila because that is what APNU wanted. AFC joined APNU and voted against the One Lap Top Programme.

They voted against more than $90B in the national budgets for 2012, 2013 and 2014 because that is what Granger wanted. They voted against programmes to help the Amerindian people because APNU said so. They voted against salaries for the staff of the President because that is what APNU wanted. The history is long and the truth is AFC is very comfortable playing the poodle of APNU. The poodle status of the AFC is unchanged whether they go to the 2015 elections as Separate but One or as One and the Same.

Dr. LESLIE RAMSAMMY

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USA-CUBA CHALLENGES AND A SAD ‘DANCING’ OVER CCJ

Analysis by Rickey Singh

IN today’s column I wish to focus on two issues known to have continuing interest to member states of our Caribbean Community: First, the unravelling of initiatives between the United States of America and Cuba to end half a century of hostility and turn a new page for sensible diplomatic and rewarding relations with embassies in their respective capitals.

Secondly, the recurring political squabbles in Jamaica over termination of the old colonial relationship with Britain’s Privy Council and accessing instead the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as the nation’s court of last resort.

First Cuba-USA relations: This past week we hardly had time to evaluate the public expression of thanks to the Governments of our Caribbean Community by the USA for influencing a ‘new day’ in Washington’s relations with Havana when things started to dramatically fall apart.

After 52 years of punishing isolationist politics against RAUL CASTRO Cuba for its Fidel Castro-led revolution of 1959, America’s first black President, Barack Obama, made the historic preChristmas announcement of an agreement reached with the Government of President Raul Castro to re-establish diplomatic ties.

The Vatican and the Government of Canada, as well as the ‘New York Times’ had played facilitating roles to make the announcement a reality. However, within weeks of applause from optimists for the promised new politics and the cynicism and criticisms from political opponents within the USA, came a jolting warning last week from President Raul Castro: GUANTANAMO AND VP BIDEN Not so fast. There is the historical issue that also requires serious consideration within the overall framework for renewal of enlightened diplomatic relations: It relates to the old problem that followed the success of the Castro-led revolutionary triumph of 1959-Guantanamo Bay, the 45 square miles of territory which the USA has been leasing from Cuba and for which last payment was accepted in that same year of the revolution.

For Cuba, with its ailing, legendary leader still around, younger brother Raul considers it a virtual non-starter for new, practical and mutually satisfactory relations to exclude Guantanamo from new negotiations with ‘Uncle Sam.’ He made it clear in a speech delivered last week (on January 28) that the return of Guantanamo to Cuba’s sovereignty was fundamental to the “normalisation’ of Washington-Havana relations.

Well two days earlier, in addressing a Multilateral Meeting

of Caribbean Heads of Government in Washington, U.S. VicePresident Joseph Biden chose to praise CARICOM for its “encouragement” over the years that have helped to “signal change to today’s graduation position” involving Cuba and the USA. It’s a rarity for a major nation of the world to express thanks to a group of small states for influencing its foreign policy in a positive direction. The significance becomes all the greater when such a development involves superpower USA and our own small Caribbean Region that constitutes

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the bridge between the two Americas.

The quartet of CARICOM states to bring Cuba out of the U.S.-imposed global ‘diplomatic cold’ were Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana and Barbados by a unique joint establishment of diplomatic relations with the then Fidel Castro-led Government in Havana. The quartet constituted the now late Prime Ministers Michael Manley, Forbes Burnham, Errol Barrow and Eric Williams.

Their seminal diplomatic initiative was to subsequently result in a host of other nations across the continents to do likewise over the following years with condemnation of the U.S. very costly trade, economic and financial embargo, ritually denounced annually by the UN General Assembly with no more than three votes in favour that included Washington’s and, inevitably, Israel’s.

This past Monday, the CARICOM Secretariat in Georgetown reported in a press statement that U.S. VicePresident Joseph Biden officially thanked the Community for its “encouragement” that eventually resulted in last year’s change to the “graduation position´ currently underway.

In his response to Vice-President Biden, current Caricom chairman, Prime Minister Perry Christie of The Bahamas, referred to CARICOM and the USA as having a “kith and kin relationship” which allows them to have a “shared vision.”

Well, so much of that for now.

SAD CCJ ‘DANCING’ I consider it quite relevant also to reference the recurring failure by Jamaica to cease its ritual parliamentary debates

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on termination of Britain’s Privy Council as the country’s final appellate institution and resort, instead, to accessing the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as its court of last resort.

Differently, it shares company on this issue with Trinidad and Tobago.

For a people with a rich history in the struggles against slavery and colonialism, as well as robust contributions in the stirring of political passions for independence, Jamaica continues to invite ridicule—and not just among CARICOM partners—for continuing to hold on to the apron string of the Privy Council instead of resorting to the CCJ as its appeal court of last resort, for which the country has already paid it millions of dollars.

By so doing, Jamaica’s political culture is a tortuous replica of this country’s with which it proudly remains the first two CARICOM states to celebrate political independence from Britain 52 years ago-within weeks of each other.

Likewise, it continues to engage in a demeaning political choreography with BARACK OBAMA an amusing reluctance to part company with the Londonbased Privy Council in favour of the CCJ, headquartered in Port-of-Spain.

However, a prevailing fundamental difference between Kingston and Port-of-Spain, is the recurring objections of the parliamentary opposition Jamaica Labour Party (currently under the leadership of Andrew Holness) for the governing People’s National Party of Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller) to first agree to establish a final national appeal court before accessing the CCJ as the country’s court of last resort.

While in Trinidad and Tobago both the People’s Partnership Government of Prime Minister Kamla PersadBissessar, and the opposition People’s National Movement of Keith Rowley are currently focused on coming new national elections--which could occur within the first half of this year-Prime Minister Simpson-Miller, last week sent a clear message, warning if you like, to the JLP’s decision-makers: The warning? All 63 elected Members of Parliament— currently dominated by the PNP—now have until this coming April 28 to either support or reject a trio of related bills to make constitutionally right for the CCJ to function as Jamaica’s final appeal court and the scrapping of any access to Britain’s Privy Council.

The irony of this expected development is the happiness it would also bring to enlightened British law lords who have themselves been openly advocating an end to appeals to the Privy Council from former colonies of the United Kingdom. +Rickey Singh is a Barbados-based noted Caribbean journalist.

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THE SHIFTING PARADIGM OF U.S. EXTERNAL DOMINANCE IN THE SYRIA KILLINGS This article was first published in Modern Diplomacy

SOMEONE could well ask why the Western powers, especially the United States (U.S.), have such vested interests in the Middle East and, indeed, Syria as it bleeds everyday while the world does nothing.

The U.S. today is fairly self-sufficient in meeting its energy needs, so energy consolidation is not a compelling reason for its perennial engagement in Middle Eastern affairs. Perhaps, Goodarzi‘s book Syria and Iran, Diplomatic Alliance and Power Politics in the Middle East (1) has some aspects of the answer.

Goodarzi argues that the Middle East’s attraction to the superpowers and their constant interference is intricately bound up with the Region’s huge oil reserves and its geopolitical significance, as it really stands at the crossroads between Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. And in my view the U.S. as one of the superpowers cannot thrust its weight and penetrate the crossroads solely through political rhetoric, but through force projection or the preservation of American military hegemony, evidenced through half of a million U.S. troops, spies, contractors on some 737 military bases in 130 countries.(2) Why then did U.S. President Barack Obama back off from his well-publicised military option against Syria? Is his failure to exercise the military option not contradictory to a U.S. policy of global preservation of American military hegemony? Obama won the Presidency in 2008 on a platform that he would be the President of peace and not war. He ended the Iraq war by withdrawing most of the troops, and is about to do the same with Afghanistan, except that he wants a long-term security pact that is not easily forthcoming due to Afghan’s President Hamid Karzai’s reluctance to acquiesce.

And even now with the uneasy relationship between the U.S. and Iran, Obama argued for diplomacy as a first resort in talks aimed at dismantling that country’s atomic activities.

And in reversing his position on air strikes against Syria to pursue soft diplomacy, willingly or not, Obama gained Russian President Putin‘s support to pressure Bashar al Assad to remove chemical weapons from Syria. More recently, Obama had a hand in the United Nations’ (U.N.) initiation of peace talks in Geneva between the Syrian Government and the opposition forces. Nothing came out of the first round, with the second round in progress. But if these talks continue to fail, what would Obama’s next move be, given the tradition of the U.S. military hegemony? Refer to Obama’s observations in 2012 at the U.S. Holocaust Museum where he said that the U.S. cannot use the military to address every injustice globally, but should resort in the first place to the use of diplomacy, economic, and other methods to save lives.(3) The point of this paper is that the U.S. Administration cannot continue to march into other people’s countries and dictate how they should carry on their affairs.

In restraining U.S. military interventions globally compared to other U.S. administrations, Obama has attracted many swipes from U.S. conservative politicians and commentators because for them he has abandoned the spirit and cause of the Beveridge, Truman, and Eisenhower doctrines which advocate for U.S. dominance of other nations, that is, promoting imperialism. Obama being wedded more to cultural diplomacy than to military engagements and imperialism pushes him closer to the label of an implementer of an ‘anti-American foreign policy’ in the eyes of many conservative U.S. lawmakers.

And as some U.S. policy makers, unmindful of their passion for imperialism, haggle on the possibility of military adventurism in Syria, the tragedy in that unfortunate country rages on, where about 130,000 persons were killed in Syria since 2011.(4) Within the context of mass killings in Syria, U.S. lawmakers may do themselves some good in trying to understand the cultural complexities of Syria and the importance of alliances in the Middle East, specifically relating to the historic alliance between Syria and Iran. In fact,

there were 33 different alliances between 1955 and 1979 in the Middle East.(5) Before any Western power, including the U.S., starts to railroad Syria with ground and air troops and drones, it should develop a sense of what Syria is as a nation; something that ought to be done each time America angles toward military adventurism in the name of peace, freedom, and democracy in any country.

Only in 2012, one year after the bloodshed began, did Syria’s President Bashar Al-Assad concede that Syria is in a state of war.

Not surprisingly, the state of war has now become perennial. This state of war is a battle between the Bashar al-Assad and the rebels from diverse groups in Syria, and the possibility of a civil war is not improbable. Before making any definitive conclusion on the expectation of some impending civil war, note that Syria has the following diverse religious groups: Sunni Islam (74%); Christians (10-11%); Alawite Islam (9-10%); Druze (3%); Ismaili Islam (1%); Ithna'ashari/Twelver Shi'ite Islam (< 1%).(6) Sectarianism is on the rise while simultaneously there is now a vociferous call for Bashar’s removal from office and the institution of significant political reforms.

Over the last 47 years, Syria has experienced Ba ‘thist dictatorial rule that commenced with the February 1966 coup perpetrated by the minority Alawite Arab Nationalist Ba ‘th party of which Hafiz alAssad was associated. The minority Alawite party constituting only about one-eighth of Syria’s population remains in political control over a country predominantly Sunnis. Bashar al-Assad’s father Hafiz al-Assad removed his Alawite partner Salah Jadid in November 1970, to initiate the dominance of the Assads.

Harris (4) claimed that Hafiz al-Assad made Syria a regional power at great cost to the Syrians through political desertification, personal fiefdoms for his friends, and an economically-deprived economy; and that also bred inter-religious group resentment. Phillips (7) provided further insights into the roots of the current uprising, and Hafiz sustained his political power through constructing social and economic inequalities to promote his strategy of divide and rule. For instance, on his accession in 1970, Hafiz had the support of a large cross-section of Sunni Arabs largely working class and peasants who were about 65% of the population as well as the nonSunni Arab community such as Christians, Druze, and Alawites.

He sustained this coalition support base through jobs and subsidies for the poor by expanding state institutions. But he fiercely excluded the Turkish Kurds and the Sunni Arab elite who were part of the governance structure in previous administrations.

Bashar al-Assad inherited his father’s legacy in 2000 with the hope of bettering it, but instead has not performed as a political leader for his country, graduating from rigidity to adventurism.(4) While economic and social conditions did not change much from his father’s era, Bashar al-Assad cemented greater inequalities among the diverse religious groups, ensuring that the favoured minority Alawhite group becomes the largest benefactors of economic gains. According to the World Development Indicators of the World Bank (http://data. worldbank.org/country/syrianarab-republic), some economic and demographic features in Syria in the year 2010, the year prior to the current conflict, were: Population: 21,532,647 million; GDP in current US dollars: $59,147,033,452; GDP annual growth: 3.2%; GDP per capita in current US dollars: $2,747; life expectancy at birth: 75 years. (8) Phillips argued that the ills brought on Syria were related to Bashar’s reversal of

his father’s socialist policies. In my view not genuine socialist policies, but ‘convenient’ policies that both father and son used to sustain their regime. Consequences of this turnaround include the creation of a liberalised economy, a reduction of subsidies to the poor, increased unemployment, and reduced incomes for those in the state bureaucracy. But those within the corridors of power, mainly Alawites, became enriched more so than in the Hafiz era. And Bashar made no effort at striking a balance between the established Alawite elite and enhancing the declining status of the Sunni Arabs. The upshot was the Sunnis’ inevitable resentment against the corrupt Alawite elite. Indeed, any Western power including the U.S. contemplating an engagement with Syria must also factor the historic Syria-Iran connection. And for about 35 years now, the U.S./Iran relationship has been uneasy.

References 1. Goodarzi JM. Syria and Iran: diplomatic alliance and power politics in the Middle East: IB Tauris; 2009.

2. Johnson C. Nemesis: The last days of the American republic: Macmillan; 2007.

3. Robinson D. White House Defends Obama on Syria, After McCain Criticism 2014 [January 31, 2015]. Available from: http:// www.voanews.com/content/white-house-defends-obama-on-syriaafter-mccain-criticism/1850311.html.

4. Harris WW. Review Article: Syria. 2007.

5. Walt SM. The origins of alliance: Cornell University Press; 1990.

6. VOA. Syrian Violence Becoming 'Overly Sectarian', Report Finds 2012 [January 31, 2015]. Available from: http://www. voanews.com/content/sectarian-violence-ravaging-syria-un-reportfinds/1568481.html.

7. Phillips C. Syria's Torment. Survival. 2012;54(4):67-82.

8. IBRD. Syrian Arab Republic 2010 [January 31, 2015].

Available from: http://data.worldbank.org/country/syrian-arabrepublic.

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In our freedoms let’s be fair ‘In the end, that's what this election is about. Do we participate in a politics of cynicism or a politics of hope?’

- Barack Obama

By Shaun Michael Samaroo WHEN Donald Rodney testified at the Rodney Commission last Friday, he touched the depth of our soul, striking at the root of our heart of compassion. Oh, what our Guyanese nation put him and his family through! All he wanted, all that his brother Dr. Walter Rodney wanted, was for us to become a great people. They believed in us, they dreamed for us. They envisioned us as a nation of noble sons and nurturing daughters. This is all they wanted, free and fair elections, so we could govern ourselves and build the Guyanese nation together.

Instead, under the Guyana State of the dictatorship People’s National Congress (PNC) Government we saw Dr. Rodney assassinated in cold blood on the streets of Georgetown. In its bedraggled misery under the Mayorship of former PNC strongman, Hamilton Green, Georgetown wept again Friday as Donald Rodney testified at the High Court, remembering its lowest point on June 13, 1980, when political thugs assassinated its noble son on Camp Street, forever staining the history of our beloved city with the blood of our greatest martyr, struggling and dying for free and fair elections.

For decades we fought for free and fair elections. It’s what Dr. Rodney fought for, and sacrificed his life for, this crucial pillar of the democratic Guyanese nation we know today.

Dr. Rodney thought, as our entire nation did, that free and fair elections would be the panacea, the ultimate solution, to our economic and social problems, allowing us to showcase, finally, our great Guyanese potential to the world.

We never got a chance after Independence in the 1960s, because in 1964, the PNC formed a political coalition with the United Force (UF), and took over Government, only to soon after kick out the UF from the Government, triggering a mass migration of the UF’s core support, the merchant class of President Donald English people who had settled Ramotar: we’ve achieve in Guyana, our Portugese outstanding economic families, and others, many and social progress fleeing to England, Canada and the U.S. From that time to 1992, this entire nation focused all our energies on winning free and fair elections for our people. Dr. Rodney joined Dr. Cheddi Jagan and citizens from all walks of life to make sure we got there, with Dr. Rodney paying the ultimate price. Dr. Jagan kept the struggle going for 28 years, and finally won in 1992.

One would think the Guyanese nation, having achieved such a crucial and vital victory, would be content to finally embark on our amazing potential, which even the British recognised. Yes, we had plunged from being the best in the Caribbean, the most literate and the richest, to the poorest, ranking with Haiti. But free and fair elections would fix all that.

FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS BRING PROGRESS We fought on and struggled with that idea in mind. Dr. Rodney, Dr. Jagan and all our freedom fighters fought hard and long for freely and fairly elected Government.

Today, as we face an election year in 2015 and despite what critics and naysayers would claim, Guyana hums and buzzes with vibrant social and economic progress. Our astonishing national housing success is among the best in the world. As President Ramotar reported in his end-of-year speech in December last, Guyana’s economic performance is outstanding.

"It is significant that 2014 saw Guyana growing economically for the ninth successive year. This is the longest period of continuous economic growth in the recent history

of our country. It is even more noteworthy that this growth was achieved in the most testing of circumstances. Over just the two and a half years to mid-year 2014, the size of our economy has increased by 25 percent to $650 billion, our country has attracted more than US$629 million in foreign direct investment, credit to the private sector has grown by 41.5 percent to $190.5 billion, and total deposits in the commercial banks has grown by 22.1 percent to $334.6 billion,” President Ramotar told the nation.

In social services, our minimum wage approaches $5,000 a day for unskilled labour. Education is thriving, with a vibrant private school sector. In fact, today Guyana, with zero fanfare from this Government, has achieved a number of the United Nations’ Millennial Goals, including being able to house, feed and clothe ourselves. Now nowhere in this country we see old cars,

Dr. Cheddi Jagan

Dr. Walter Rodney

or people wearing old clothes, or anyone starving because food is scarce.

Abundant and cheap, fresh organic food proliferates in the markets around the country; our citizens wear brand name clothes and sport smartphones and have easy access to computers and the Internet; citizens purchase their own cars, and now young people set themselves the immediate goal of

“It is significant that 2014 saw Guyana growing economically for the ninth successive year. This is the longest period of continuous economic growth in the recent history of our country. It is even more noteworthy that this growth was achieved in the most testing of circumstances. Over just the two and a half years to midyear 2014, the size of our economy has increased by 25 percent to $650 billion, our country has attracted more than US$629 million in foreign direct investment, credit to the private sector has grown by 41.5 percent to $190.5 billion, and total deposits in the commercial banks has grown by 22.1 percent to $334.6 billion,” - President Ramotar.

acquiring a driver’s license so they could buy a car.

The Guyanese nation hums, buzzing with robust growth, vibrant energy and poised on the cusp of flight to us achieving our potential.

So, has free and fair elections produced the fruits we thought possible?

This year would make 24 years since we won free and fair elections. And the economic and social progress to show for it, in that one span of half a generation, should give us cause to pat ourselves on the back. We’ve done well.

Of course we’re not perfect. We had to correct a lot of economic and social misalignments and structural brokenness over the past two and a half decades. We fixed a lot of them, and now the economy hums along, with Finance Minister, Ashni Singh accomplishing an admirable Donald Rodney job of putting our national economy on a smart autopilot that continues to develop and progress.

However, the most broken of our national institutions, our political infrastructure, remains mired in strife, division and misunderstandings.

The national media fail to focus on our economic and social development, on that slow, agonising road of recovery, from where we were by 1985, when we felt crushed under the weight of an economy that had died, and a social system that had left citizens in absolute poverty and paucity, to now, when we push against that dead weight, throwing it off to be able to breathe with ease.

But our political system guards its most vital foundation, free and fair elections, with care. We’ve got that. We won. We embarked on the road that we envisioned back on May 26, 1966, finally, with free and fair elections, in 1992.

Yet, we fight and quarrel and refuse to cooperate and understand each other. We forget all the great things about what it means to be Guyanese, and we focus on little petty non-issues, and now completely ignore our great blessing as a 21st century nation on the world stage of democratic nations.

This is our grave failing. We elected the Government of President, Donald Ramotar in free and fair elections.

But instead of working and cooperating with him, even with critical support and constructive engagement, we saw Parliament become a stumbling block to the economic and social progress we elected the Government to carry out.

GOVERNMENT’S JOB IS FOR THE PEOPLE We did not elect a free and fair Government to please

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Opposition coalition-Is it a marriage of convenience?-Gail Teixeira THE touted alliance between the two parliamentary political Opposition parties may yet turn out to be a marriage of convenience for one more than the other. Giving an analysis of the current talks which are said to be underway between the Alliance For Change (AFC) and the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Presidential Adviser on Governance, Gail Teixeira, said that it remains to be seen what the reported discussions between the two parties will actually realise. “… I know from my own experience that an attempt to do that (form a coalition) in the Patriotic Coalition for Democracy, in the best of times where we worked five years on this, wasn’t able to be achieved!”

She said that when she listens to the soundings from the media on the issue which indicate that the AFC leaders – Khemraj Ramjattan and Moses Nagamootoo would like to lead a potential

coalition, it would be “interesting to see what comes out of the whole mix”.

The Presidential Adviser made these observations during an interview on the National Communications Network’s ‘Political Scope’ programme on Thursday.

She explained that the AFC at present is not the same party it was some five years ago and lacks the same support. “AFC members have left them to go to APNU and we know who they are.

They’ve formed APNU branches, some of them.

AFC has lost support in the Diaspora. It has lost support of some of the PPP members who voted for them, our supporters who voted for them have crossed back or are crossing back. The AFC doesn’t have the rigour or support that they came into the 2011 elections with.

They are a shell of what they were”.

The elections contest, Teixeira said confidently, will be between the APNU and the PPP. AFC, she

opined needs the coalition because they want to try to strengthen their hand.

Whether the APNU needs the AFC is another issue. She added that statements made, purportedly by the AFC executives about exacting

GAIL TEIXEIRA “retribution” on Government figures and supporters is “not an indication of a party that wants to have national unity or wants to be a party of peace and development.” She noted that the PPP has been the longest serving political Opposition party which has

managed to return to power.

Describing the language emanating from the AFC leadership as “loaded and vitriolic”, she said that in contrast, one cannot find any statement made by any PPP leader about retribution of any kind, whether at a rally or in any media report in the pre 1992 elections. This, she added, is in spite of being in opposition for 28 years against a government that had rigged elections. “We never threatened retribution and all these things, and we know about the corruption that took place in the PNC, we know very well”. The worst of the afore-mentioned corruption practiced by the PNC now APNU, was the stealing of votes, Teixeira said. “They took away the right of our people of choice to choose their leaders, to choose their parties, and that is the biggest crime of the PNC. It has never apologised to the people that…this happened in a certain era and it won’t happen again, ever”.

The bullying by the AFC,

she said is an attempt to show that “they are tough and strong and can do what they want.” These proposed actions by the AFC are not how a political party can build a nation and move it forward, she stated.

Within the ruling party, the presidential adviser said, there were those who called on the leadership to “take care of things and deal with some of these people who were utter criminals” when they returned to office, but this line was never taken.

“It was about trying to restore Guyana, to reconstruct Guyana and to recognise that one had to create a situation where people who had been supporters of the PNC felt there was a place for them.

They were told ‘here is this Indian party and they are going to take over and black people are not going to have jobs, the public service and the police’. This is what they were told and we never allowed that to happen”.

The PPP is a party of all ethnic groups and persons

from all sections of society, the Presidential Adviser emphasised. “It is true that a large base of the PPP is Indo Guyanese, but we could never have won an election, even under free and fair elections with only Indo-Guyanese voting for us because Indo Guyanese is about 43%”. She noted that Afro-Guyanese amount to around 30% of the population and the Amerindians are 10%.

“The People’s Progressive Party/Civic could never win an election on the basis of Indo-Guyanese and APNU cannot win an election if it is only to do with AfroGuyanese”.

She observed that the APNU has what she described as a serious problem with diversity, both at the leadership level and at parliament, unlike the PPP which is more diverse at the leadership and at the grassroots levels.

She added that the AFC is trying to promote itself as a multi-ethnic group, but it is not.

In our freedoms let’s be fair parliamentarians. We elected a free and fair Government to make sure every Guyanese lives in a decent house and owns a piece of land to call home. We elected a free and fair Government to ensure the nation is well-fed. We elected a free and fair Government to educate the next generation.

We elected our free and fair Government for economic and social progress.

Whilst the State Media fail to tell the true story of 21st century Guyana, the private-owned media, comprising three national newspapers, a gamut of TV stations, radio stations and tons of websites freely publishing whatever the owners want, mostly ignore the economic and social progress of Guyanese. This national media platform, existing for the first time in the history of Guyana, this landscape of vibrant free and unencumbered media, sees it fit to demoralise citizens, regurgitate gore and gossip, and exercise grotesque lack of objective Journalism, in fact exercising unfairness to the extreme.

Free and without professional guidelines in place, the vibrant, loud Media in Guyana today lack fairness.

We see a conjoining of this wayward Media with politicians out of the 10th Parliament who insist on one campaign: Government’s management, or, governance.

Guyana is not perfect, by far. We’ve got a lot of work to do, a lot more repairs to our broken national structures to carry out. We face embedded corruption across the society, both within the Public Service, including the courts and Police Force, and within the Private Sector. As we see in the annual Auditor General’s Report, we face problems in our national accounting system. These problems took root over the past 50 years, building up so thick and pervasive that it takes time to eradicate and clean our systems of them.

We see the utter collapse of the Garden City, under a broken system that perpetuates the kind of incompetence we saw under the PNC dictatorship. That, too, must be repaired, because token efforts, like the clean-up campaign Government embarked on recently, cannot transform the problem: we first

must change the system that causes the breakdowns.

So, our nation today walks the earth with head held high, because we exercise our franchise in free and fair elections, voting for the Government of our choice.

But, in two important pillars of our democratic society, we see lack of fairness, and this is our fundamental problem.

The national media operate without fairness, unable to see beyond its partisan biases that we must work with and support our Government, simply because it’s freely and fairly elected. For five years, we must give the elected Government the chance to manage the nation’s affairs. If it fails to satisfy our standards, then we toss it out at the polls.

But we cannot elect a free and fair Government, and then unfairly use the national media and our Parliament and other forums to bring down the Government, to demoralise the Guyanese citizens, or to want to govern the country through public opinion.

The media landscape is free and open, but far from fair.

And our sacred duty is to exercise such freedom with fairness.

Whatever our criticism of Government is - and we’re free to criticise as much as we want, for we have built a free society over the past 23 years – we must exercise fairness in the process.

Our society is caught in this deadlock, where too many vocal discontented souls focus not on our economic and social progress, even as outstanding and brilliant as Guyanese progress today, but on insisting to point out that the blue sky is full of grey clouds. And the media spit this out with vicious inconsideration for the feelings of citizens who digest the content of the airwaves, Internet and newspapers.

We’ve got a Government elected under free and fair elections. What more do we want? On the platform of that lofty height, we could now build the institutional structure, and align ourselves with the kind of structural integrity, that would advance us up as a 21st century nation.

Instead of seeking the fall of the freely and fairly elected Government, and demoralising citizens, and complaining ad

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nauseam of corruption all the time, instead of that, because we know the problems and don’t need to regurgitate them over and over, let’s instead band together with the freely and fairly elected Government, and work hand-in-hand to see ourselves rise.

THE POLITICAL PARTIES The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) fought long and hard in this country to lift us to where we are today. The Party is not perfect, but neither is it horrible.

The other Parliamentary parties, like happened in 1992, would be well-served to engage the PPP/C, and to seek consensus and common ground on national issues, like corruption and national accountability and project execution and so on. The Alliance For Change (AFC) and A Partnership For National Unity (APNU) cannot expect to play a positive role without engagement of the PPP/C. The PPP/C is the senior political force in this country. It won its stripes in a long, hard battle for Guyanese to be where we are today.

Donald Rodney feels safe travelling to Guyana to testify into the Inquiry of the Presidential Commission into the political assassination of his brother, Dr. Rodney. He has no fear of being in his homeland anymore. Today, Donald Rodney sees a Guyana thriving with the social and economic progress that Dr. Rodney dreamed of and fought for and sacrificed his life for and for which he became our most noted and worthy martyr.

This is what Dr. Rodney wanted, a peaceful, progressive, powerful Guyana, where the average citizen, with hard work and discipline and that Guyanese resolve, achieves economic and social goals, and where free and fair elections remain entrenched as our national value.

All that mattered to Dr. Rodney, to Dr. Jagan, was that we achieve free and fair elections. From there, everything else is possible.

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Funding for elections readily available – GECOM Chairman FUNDING for the holding of the upcoming May 11 General and Regional elections is being readily made available, according to the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Dr. Steve Surujbally.

“The monies are available,” he assured, in a recent interview with the Guyana Chronicle.

A move to elections, more than a year earlier than due, will cost a pretty penny. The cost is as much as $1.6B, which is part of a $3.3B allocated to GECOM in the 2014 Budget, in the event that the Commission had to prepare for the holding of elections.

The $1.6B is intended to allow GECOM to exercise general direction and supervision over the registration of electors and the administrative conduct of all elections of members of the National Assembly, the PRESIDENT Regional Democratic Councils DONALD RAMOTAR (RDCs) and local authorities in Guyana.

While the GECOM Chairman has assured that he foresees no challenges in accessing funds for the hosting of the May 11 General and Regional elections, the cost of a return to the polls, earlier than due, was recently questioned – particularly considering that the other option was a meeting of the political minds.

Since the President’s move to prorogue Parliament on November 10, there have been varying sentiments from

different sections of society, many being in support of the prorogation, which would facilitate dialogue in face of the current political impasse.

Both A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC) at the time of the prorogation, made it clear that they will not engage the President in talks unless the prorogation is lifted and Parliamentary work resumes.

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DR. STEVE SURUJBALLY

The President has always maintained that the need for dialogue was uppermost in his mind when he made his decision. Paving the way for greater dialogue among political parties, he contends, would have kept the 10th Parliament alive to address critically important issues currently before the National Assembly.

Some of these matters include: The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism

(AML/CFT) (Amendment) Bill, which is currently with the Parliamentary Special Select Committee; and the second reading of the Education Bill 2014, the Land Surveyors Bill 2014, and the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2014.

Also among the Bills scheduled for a first reading are the Food Safety Bill 2014, and the Motor Vehicles Insurance (Third Party Risks) (Amendment) Bill 2014. Other important matters before the National Assembly include the appointment of Members to the Rights of the Child Commission (ROC) and the Women and Gender Equality Commission.

The move to prorogation was in face of an AFCsponsored no-confidence motion against the G o v e r n m e n t . T h e e ff e c t of ending the first session of the 10th Parliament via prorogation is the termination KHEMRAJ of the business of the National RAMJATTAN Assembly. As a result, the A F C ’s m o t i o n w a s n o t considered. Also APNU had, prior to November 10, signalled its intent to support the push through of the motion. Had it not been for the proclamation to prorogue Parliament, if the no-confidence motion was passed, Guyana would have been headed to early general elections within three months.

Guyanese are looking at 99 days until May 11. The last general and regional elections were held in November 2011. (Vanessa Narine)

GGMC clarifies CH&PA loan issue

THE Guyana Geology and Mines Commission has noted the recent comments in relation to the just concluded Loan Agreement with CHPA and wish to advise that the GGMC Act No. 9 of 1979 is an Act that provides for the establishment and the functions of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission and is cited as the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission Act 1978.

The provisions of the First Schedule have effect as to the constitution and proceedings of, and otherwise in relation to, the Commission. Sections 10 to 19 of the Act provide the legal framework for the Commission to undertake the granting of loans. More specifically, the relevant Sections are quoted below: Section 10 states “Subject to such conditions as it may deem fit to impose in particular cases the Commission may, out of its funds and resources, make loans in accordance with the provisions of this Act in that behalf, in the performance of its functions”.

As it relates to the Commission’s functions alluded to in the latter part of Section 10, Section 4 of the Act clarifies these functions. Specifically, Section 4 (1) (f) of the Act provides the Commission with the latitude to undertake activities that would further the business of the Commission and the promotion of its functions by stating “to carry on all activities, the carrying on of which appears to the Commission to be requisite, advantageous or convenient for, or in connection with, the exercise of its functions”.

The Commission undertaking to provide a loan to the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) was done purely as an investment opportunity given that the rate offered was 5%; 3.2% greater than the rate currently enjoyed at the commercial banks. In addition, it was seen as another opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of the nation.

Further, this should not be perceived as an isolated case of monies being expended or utilised in support of other agencies and for the development of the people

of Guyana and the country, given that the Commission has historically provided financial assistance to other entities. This can be evidenced from the listing of financial assistance below that was provided to entities by the Commission over the period 2012 – 2015:

1.The rehabilitation works to the Bartica Pavilion at a cost of approximately GYD$932,291 2.The procurement of the Continuous Operating Reference Station (CORS) at a cost of GYD$80,039,806 for the implementation of eight (8) stations over a period of six (6) months which will facilitate real time GPS surveys for all agencies and Ministries.

3.The transfer of GYD$70,000,000 in 2013 to the Office of the Prime Minister to improve electricity supply at Mahdia, Port Kaituma, Matthew’s Ridge and Moruca as follows: a.GYD$25,000,000 to Mahdia Power & Light Inc. to improve electricity generation and supply. b.GYD$25,000,000 to Port Kaituma Power & Light Inc. to improve electricity generation and supply. c.GYD$20,000,000 to Matthew’s Ridge Power & Light Inc. to improve electricity generation and supply.

4.The funding of the restructuring of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by the Commission at a cost of USD$240,000 in 2014.

5.The transfer of GYD$2.0 Billion from the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission to the National Protected Areas Trust Fund in 2014.

6.Financial support of USD$450,000 as financial support to Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation and Development.

7.The transfer of GYD$1.0 Billion from the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission to the National Treasury.

8.The provision of the sum of GYD$756,745,475 to Ministry of Public Works for the undertaking of Road Works in 2012.

9.Remedial road works at a cost of GYD$3,136,680, to

ensure that it is safer for travel by way of reducing its slope.

10.Payment of GYD$288,309,350 to the Ministry of Public Works for the rehabilitation of roads in 2012.

11.The transfer of GYD$61,418,000 to the Ministry of Public Works for emergency works under its Hinterland Programme.

12.The transfer of GYD$21,065,925 to the Ministry of Public Works for rehabilitation works conducted to airstrips at Ekereku Bottom (Region 7), Lethem (Region 9) and Imbaimadai (Region 7).

13.Rehabilitation and widening of road from Matthew’s Ridge to Baramita, Northwest District at a cost of GYD$25,763,826.

14.Rehabilitation of the Arakaka to the M4 (Manikura Junction) to the M2 (18 Miles) Road costing GYD$31,374,288 15.The payment of GYD$35,576,056 for contractual road works in Tamakay.

16.The Rehabilitation of the road from Brain Sucre Junction to Tumatumari and Micobie Village, Region No. 8 costing GYD$89,691,706.

17.The payment of the sum of GYD$37,595,974 by GGMC under the Hinterland Road Programme to the Ministry of Public Works to facilitate the rehabilitation of the ItuniKwakwani Road.

18.Rehabilitation of the road from Tamakay to Ottomung Head and Tamakay Junction to Puruni Roadway costing GYD$169,056,450 19.The rehabilitation of the road from Brian Sucre Junction to Blackwater at a cost of GYD$329,099,606.

20.The payment of the sum of GYD$168,478,322 to the Ministry of Public Works to cover variation/additional works for the Karasabai-Monkey Mountain Road Rehabilitation.

21.The payment of the sum of GYD$18,661,000 to the Ministry of Public Works to facilitate the rehabilitation of the log bridge 18 miles before Kurupukari.

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AFC’s ignorance of basic economics underscored - Ministry of Finance delivers scathing blow in correcting Nagamootoo

RECENT pronouncements by the Alliance For Change (AFC), on the matter of Guyana’s international reserves, are indicative of a “worrying lack of basic knowledge of macroeconomic accounts, of the framework within which external reserves are generated and managed” and of recent developments in the global and domestic economy.

This was according to the Ministry of Finance, which responded with a scathing statement to Moses Nagamootoo, AFC’s ViceChairman, who last Thursday commented on the issue.

Nagamootoo had pointed out that Guyana’s international reserves reduced MINISTER from US$835M in 2012 to DR ASHNI SINGH US$609M in November, 2014 and as such questioned, “Where did this money go?”

“The AFC needs solid assurance that the PPP regime

“One does not need a single modicum of formal training to be aware that gold prices have been falling recently, that this would affect export receipts and in turn overall balance of payments, and ultimately that this would impact external reserves.”

– Ministry of Finance would not further run down our international reserves; nor pile up more debts,” a statement from the party said, in subsequent endorsement.

The Ministry of Finance said: “The apparent bewilderment amongst the AFC leadership on the reason for the decline in Guyana’s foreign reserves, and their reckless speculation that the external reserves can be ‘dipped into’ for the purposes of financing government expenditure, are without basis or merit, and are reflective of an alarming lack of familiarity with both basic operations of government finance and recent

developments in the economy.”

FACTS ARE FACTS All considered, the Ministry of Finance also detailed the fact that reserves are held to meet defined foreign payment obligations such as sovereign debts, financing imports, absorbing unforeseen external shocks, and intervening in the foreign currency market during times of volatility.

The Bank of Guyana, by law holds and manages the country’s foreign exchange reserves, which include MOSES NAGAMOOTOO foreign currency deposits, treasury bills, bonds, gold and Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

“The Bank of Guyana has never used its foreign reserves for purposes other than those listed above. Moreover, the foreign reserves are not available at any time to finance Government expenditure,” the Ministry clarified.

Explained too was the fact that the quantity of foreign exchange reserves can change as and when there are changes in the value of imports, exports and capital flows which are reflected in the overall balance of payments position.

The Ministry said: “For example, an increase in net exports and capital inflows usually has a positive effect on the balance of payments which increases the level of foreign exchange reserves. A decrease in net exports and capital inflows will have the opposite effect. “ REDUCTION EXPLAINED The AFC was corrected in that it stated that Guyana’s international reserves amounted to US$835M; in fact that figure was US$862.2M. The foreign exchange reserves held by the Bank were US$862.2M, US$776.9M and US$665.6M at the end of 2012, 2013 and 2014 respectively.

The reduction in reserves in 2013 and 2014, according to the Ministry of Finance, is explained by its use to offset the balance of payments deficit of US$119.5M and US$111.3M caused by lower net exports and capital flows in 2013 and 2014 respectively.

“The principal contributing factor underlying the expansion in the balance of payments deficit, and by extension the decline in the foreign reserves, is the reduction in gold export receipts,” the Ministry said.

Total gold exports declined from US$716.9M in 2012, to US$648.5M in 2013, and to a further US$469.8 in 2014 – a reflection of the rapid decline in price observed over the period.

The Ministry said: “Put simply, while Guyana’s gold exports declined by US$247.1M from the end of 2012 to the end of 2014, Guyana’s external reserves declined by only US$196.6M during the same period. “…one does not need a single modicum of formal training to be aware that gold prices have been falling recently, that this would affect export receipts and in turn overall balance of payments, and ultimately that this would impact external reserves.”

SEVERAL BENCHMARKS Additionally, the Finance Ministry underscored the fact that there are several benchmarks for measuring the adequacy level of foreign reserves of a country.

“The most common measure is the import cover which is the level of foreign reserves to cover a number of months of import of goods and services. In 2014, the level of import cover was adequate with cover of 3.6 months, comfortably above standard benchmarks,” the Ministry said.

It added: “It also worthwhile to note that, at the end of 2014, the commercial banks foreign assets increased by US$44.2M from its 2012 level to US$357.6M, additional evidence of adequacy of foreign currency assets in the financial system as a whole.”

As such, the maintenance of adequate foreign reserves even in the face of declining export commodity prices reflects continued prudent management of the economy by the current People’s Progressive Party/ Civic Administration.

“To insinuate otherwise can only be indicative of either alarming ignorance or deliberate mischief,” the Ministry of Finance concluded.

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22.Funding of emergency rehabilitation works from Itaballi Landing to 12 miles before Itaballi at a cost of GYD$79,450,000 23.Funding of emergency rehabilitation works from 12 miles before Itaballi to Puruni Landing at a cost of GYD$60,243,410.

24.Rehabilitation of Mahdia Internal Roads and emergency works at a cost of GYD$35,888,775 in 2013.

25.Funding of emergency rehabilitation works for the road from Toraparo Junction to Pappyshou Landing at a cost of GYD$54,026,940 26.Rehabilitation of the Aremu Road - Phase 1 costing GYD$129,475,767 in 2013 and continued in 2014.

27.Construction of a Bridge at Tiger Creek costing

GYD$8,541,800 in 2013.

28.Rehabilitation of the road from Matthew's Ridge to Baramita costing GYD$60,000,000.

29.Rehabilitation of the road from Arakaka to the M4 (Manikura Junction) to the M2 (18 Miles) Road costing GYD$73,000,000.

30.Rehabilitation of the Puruni Road costing GYD$47,100,000.

31.Rehabilitation of the Oku Bridge costing GYD$17,500,000.

32.Rehabilitation of the Tamakay Road costing GYD$65,000,000.

33. In addition, contributions were made by the Commission to the Consolidated Fund as follows:

Year 2006 2010 2011 2012 Total

Amount $800 million $2 billion $2 billion $2 billion $6.8 billion

The information outlined above clearly indicates the support that has been provided over the years across the natural resources sector in keeping with the mandate of the Commission.

(Guyana Geology and Mines Commission)

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WEEKLY INVESTMENTS INSIGHTS with Gary Eleazar

Never mind the elections jitters it’s business as usual AN election is in the air and with an election there are always jitters in the business environment.

A local business chief confirmed this recently when preparing for a Surinamese trade delegation and spoke of the lull that occurs. He spoke too about investors wanting to be able to make projections for the foreseeable future, which leads to me to one of the queries I received this past week.

What obtains in relation to the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) during this season?

The answer is simple - never mind the elections jitters it is going to be business as usual.

APOLITICAL GO-Invest, was established under the Public Corporations Act in 1994 as a semi-autonomous body and comes under the direct purview of the Office of the President.

Its Chief Executive Officer is answerable directly to the Board of Directors which is made up of representatives of both the private and public sectors.

Apolitical—matters not which President is in Office, GOInvest is devoid of politics in its execution of its core mandate.

When it comes to GO-Invest, political persuasion is of no interest, Keith Burrowes, the entity’s CEO assures that when it comes to this entity its only focus is on efficiently executing its mandate of the Investment Facilitation and Promotion.

One strategy used by GO-Invest is to assist exporters in promoting their products through participation in national and international exhibitions and Trade Missions.

Go-Invest has in the past hosted Trade and Investment Expositions providing opportunities for local entrepreneurs in a number of overseas markets such as Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Canada,; Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, St. Lucia and the USA particularly New York, Atlanta, Miami to name a few.

This is done in addition to the Guyana Exposition (GUYEXPO) and the numerous Trade Shows organised by Trade Promotion Organisations in various countries including France, the United Kingdom and Canada where GO-Invest had been facilitating a Guyanese presence.

At these events Go-Invest provides a number of services to companies attending these Trade Expositions not limited to just the Identification of prospective contacts, buyers, importers and agents.

As I continue to research this arm of the Office of the President, I learnt that GO-Invest, at these international events, also focuses heavily on publicity and advertising in the target markets and is always armed with the relevant trade information required by potential investors or business partners many of whom express an interest in the duties and tariffs among other factors relative to doing business in Guyana.

One of the key objectives of these Trade Expositions is to introduce the participants to companies that may be interested

in forming a partnership or strategic alliance but I was told that while the developed world is an ideal market to target, GO-Invest has not lost track of its neighbours and the potential that exists for mutually beneficial business with Guyana.

GO-Invest, has also placed a heavy emphasis on exploiting the export and investment opportunities in the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) through direct business to business interactions.

TAMARINDS’ POTENTIAL This past week the Small Business Bureau for the first time signed a MoU and conducted a grant awards and partnership ceremony with a number of local small scale entrepreneurs.

In his address to those businessmen and women, President Donald Ramotar referred to the contributions small businesses make to the economy and how they benefit a country. “We appreciate how important you are to the economy of Guyana and to the development of our country both now and in the

future.”

If I could add a word of advice to those very small business owners, before the euphoria subsides, visit the GO-Invest Office at Camp and Church Street and find out how tapping into CSME can help to expand their operations.

Whenever I think about CSME and how underutilised this framework is, I often think back to a time I was in the supermarket at some one of those Caribbean Islands I have visited over the years.

As I stood there what was on display shocked me and for a moment wished I had the capital to invest in the Agriculture sector and tap into this. I would have probably been rich by now. You see what was on sale, at a hefty price mind you, was tamarinds.

I had never before seen tamarinds packaged so nicely, all

that value added stuff I had been hearing about all these years suddenly made so much more sense.

My recollection of tamarinds was as a boy going to a neighbour’s yard and picking up tamarinds that fell to the ground. That would make a wicked paste when mixed with some sugar. The ones that were not ripened as yet, those were good with some good old salt and pepper. But these people had packaged this tamarind so nicely, placed it very conspicuously among the other fruits on display and Caribbean people certainly like their assorted home grown fruits. Only thing was this tamarind came from Indonesia but those who bought it and didn’t read the fine print on the label would be none the wiser.

I thought to myself of the mansion I would build one day when I reached home and started chasing my fortune exported beautifully packaged fruits.

Procrastination, I guess is my fault for not having becoming Guyana’s premier exporter of nicely packaged assorted fruits but at that time I also paid little attention to what CSME was or potential on small business in Guyana.

TAPPING INTO CSME Those small businesses in Guyana can in fact expand their operations simply by accessing the relevant information and business contacts.

CSME is intended to benefit the people of the Region by providing more and better opportunities to produce and sell our goods and services and to attract investment. It essentially creates one large market among the participating member states.

Its purpose is also to allow the free movement of goods, services, capital and CARICOM nationals and to regulate the treatment of economic enterprises within the Single Market.

I mentioned that GO-Invest is heavily into publicity and advertising in the target markets but GO-Invest officers will also help to set up initial appointments in overseas markets and even also help with the coordination of travel and accommodation arrangements.

Visit GO-Invest and ask too for a copy of the Exporter Handbook, it was prepared in association with USAID and International Trade Commission.

It’s basically a basic reference tool and consultative resource for small businesses currently exporting and who seek to expand their sales in foreign markets and also small businesses that are doing well domestically and looking to enter the export markets.

So for now if it is you are looking to expand your business, don’t let election jitters become too much of a bother, visit GO-Invest find out how they might be able to facilitate some business for you.

Comments and/or queries can be sent to garyeleazar@ yahoo.com

After paedophile allegations…

Trotman’s eligibility will not be affected heading into elections

THE eligibility of Alliance For Change (AFC) executive member, Raphael Trotman, to be included on his party’s list of candidates is not expected to be affected, in light of the sexual abuse allegations levelled against him.

This was according to a senior official of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM).

The List of Candidates is submitted on Nomination Day, a month before Election Day, and is used to determine who represents a particular party in the National Assembly, based on the outcome of the General and Regional Elections.

The Speaker of the National Assembly has been dealing with the repercussions of being accused of sexual abuse of a minor, but has been most empathic in his denial of the claims.

The sexual abuse allegations were levelled against Trotman by 22-year-old Johnny Welshman Jr., who made the disclosure first via a post on the social media site, Facebook,

Raphael Trotman

last September. According to the young man, Trotman sodomised him when he was 12 years old.

Subsequently, Trotman moved to the courts to obtain a gag order and filed a $50M lawsuit against the 22-year-old.

Last November, he secured an injunction from acting Chief Justice Ian Chang, which prevents Welshman from addressing the issue until the authorities have concluded their work on the matter.

The day after Chang’s

ruling, November 12, Welshman attempted suicide and was reportedly rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). He was treated for consuming a large amount of chlorine- tainted liquid and sent home.

The young man was being represented by Attorney Peter Hugh. This newspaper understands that he is currently without legal representation.

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) earlier last week completed additional investigations as required by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Shalimar Ali-Hack.

The file containing the details of sexual abuse allegations against Trotman has since been returned to the DPP’s Chambers.

Once the DPP has completed her review of the matter, she is expected to pronounce on the possibility of charges being brought against Trotman.

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Seventy-five persons now proud home Gov’t continues impacting living owners at Perseverance -as standards through its housing drive

By Rebecca Ganesh-Ally

home owners under the Turn Key 1000 Homes Project in Perseverance, aback Providence, East Bank Demerara.

THE Ministry of Housing continues its aggressive drive One hundred and fifty houses were constructed in this new to make home owners of Guyanese, and some 75 persons housing community during the first phase of this affordable are now experiencing the exhilaration of being proud housing initiative and each house was designed to provide its owners with comfort, security and a healthy family life.

Launched by the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) to expand the Ministry’s TurnKey housing programme that recommenced in 2011, construction in the 1,000 Homes Project began in May 2014, and by December 2014, 100 Buttercup Cottages had been completed.

Infrastructure for electricity and water are already in place, and roads in the new community would boast asphaltic concrete surfaces, once construction is completed.

Minister of Housing and Water, Irfaan Ali, during a walk-through at Perseverance, East Bank Demerara in 2014, said he was delighted to be updated on the development of the turn-key homes on the East Bank of Demerara. He related that the 2014 Budget catered for more turn-key homes, and said that the Ministry saw increase in interest from applicants for the move in ready homes and accordingly made provisions for more of these homes.

Ali reiterated that, some nine months ago, a new project for turn-key homes was launched, and 1000 homes were to be built in Perseverance.

“This project started construction in May of this year (2014), and is moving at a rapid pace.

Even though it rained, because of good drainage, construction can still carry on,” he said.

Ali also said the project is not without hindrance, but those are minimal.

What is known as the Buttercup Cottage, which costs $4.9M, will be on display and available for tours.

1000 homes: Buttercup Cottages at Perseverance, East The Buttercup Cottage has a total floor area of 600 Bank Demerara (Adrian Narine photo)

square feet, and includes two bedrooms, patio, washroom, kitchen, dining and living areas.

A furniture company recently partnered with the Housing Ministry to furnish the model home, which is expected to attract interested persons and prospective homeowners.

Over 5,000 persons have already indicated interest in the turn-key housing solution and have applied to the Ministry to purchase these houses.

Persons desirous of a larger living space could purchase the Bungalow Orchid, which is also available. The Housing Ministry will shortly begin construction of the Bungalow Orchid houses, three-bedroom houses which each have a total floor area of 1050 to 1,100 square feet, which are priced between $8M and $9M. This type of house includes tiled floor and bathroom, ceiling, modern lighting fixtures, and sash windows.

Chaitram Geewan, a private building contractor for about 15 years, is appointed as Construction Foreman. Geewan related that he is pleased with the job security provided by the project for workers in the construction sector.

According to Geewan: “Being self-employed as a skilled man during the slow season (and having the task of) finding steady job to match your skills is difficult. Though I am a contractor, sometimes I had to go to work with other people so I can pay my bills.”

“Working with Government on this project is good. There are always materials available; whenever you do some private jobs, you turn up with all your workers, and you have to go back home because they do not have materials or money for you to work,” Geewan said.

This project, Ali explained in a recent update, created four hundred direct job employment opportunities for Guyanese.

This one project, since the starting of this year, would have contributed directly to employing 400persons.”

The Ministry is pleased to see Guyanese responding positively to this project, since it would benefit generations to come.

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SUNDAY CHRONICLE February 1, 2015

Stewartville Nursery performing ‘Fusion of Culture’ Meten-Meer-Zorg Nursery’s ‘Minions’ performing their ‘Happy’ dance

Children of Genesis Early Childhood performing their Religious Group Dance

Little Shelly Ann Marshall from Sisters Nursery is ‘Queen of Earth and Sky’

Vreed-en-Hoop Nursery’s Fantasy ‘Fairy Tale’ Costume

‘Hindu Wedding’ done by Hague Primary (Nursery Class)

Jadan Reidwald from S.M. Field-Ridley Nursery displaying ‘Lightning McQueen’

SUNDAY CHRONICLE February 1, 2015

In Region 3 ...

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Colourful performances the order of the day Wednesday ––as Children’s Mash Competition entered Day Two

By Raveena Mangal DAY Two of the Region 3 (Essequibo Islands/West Demerara) Department of Education’s Children’s Mashramani Competition saw Nursery School children across the West Coast and West Bank of Demerara give dazzling performances.

Held at the Uitvlugt Community Centre Ground, the day’s activities commenced with the segment of Dramatic Poetry which included 11 well received recitals. The winners were Hydronie Nursery’s Athea Mohammed reciting ‘A GUYANESE CELEBRATION’; Genieve Nursery’s Kaitlyn Persaud delivering ‘THIS GREAT LAND’; and La Jalousie Nursery’s Ayesha Khan narrating, ‘TAKE HEED’.

The children were judged on speech, tone and mood, among other points, in the DRAMATIC POETRY CATEGORY. The COSTUME SEGMENT came next, and with colourful displays and enthusiastic dancing, the children dazzled in their costumes.

The winners in the TOPICAL-GROUP CATEGORY were Hague Primary (Nursery Class) displaying a ‘HINDU WEDDING’ (Placed 1st); Stanleytown Nursery advocating ‘WE ARE ONE’ (Placed 2nd); and Parika Nursery with ‘ENERGY BURST’ (Placed 3rd).

In the TOPICAL-INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY, the competition was between Sisters’ Nursery’s Shellyann Marshall show-

casing ‘QUEEN OF THE EARTH AND SKY’ and M. Field-Ridley Nursery’s ‘CELEBRATING GUYANA’S RICH CULTURE’, which placed first and second respectively.

Also with two competitors was the category of FANTASY-GROUP COSTUMES. Copping 1st Prize was Windsor Forest Nursery, which aptly portrayed their theme of ‘O WHERE HAS MY LITTLE DOG GONE’.

Placing 2nd was Vreed-enHoop Number Nursery Annex with their interpretation of ‘FAIRY TALE’.

The categories of INDIVIDUAL-FANTASY COSTUME AND CALYPSO had the lone participant of S.M. Field Ridley Nursery, Jadan Reidwald, displaying ‘LIGHTNING MCQUEEN’, and children of Sisters’ Nursery performing ‘WE MASHIN’. The participants received 1st Prize in their categories.

The costumes displayed were scored on their creativity, relevance to theme, originality and spirit of Mashramani.

Imaginative and energetic dances were showcased by children in THE GROUP D A N C E C AT E G O RY, which was segmented into Religious Beliefs, Fantasy and Ring Dance.

Taking 1st Prize in the Religious Belief Category was Leonora Nursery, which performed ‘TAKING MY PROBLEM TO GOD’; in 2nd Place was Genesis Early Childhood with ‘IT’S A JOY TO SERVE THE WORLD’.

In third place was Stanleytown Nursery with ‘CELEBRATION’.

Winsor Forest Nursery’s endearing display of ‘O Where has my Little Dog Gone’

In the FANTASY CATEGORY, Philadelphia Nursery placed 1st with their dance titled ‘UNITY’; Meten-MeerZorg Nursery placed 2nd with their ‘HAPPY’ dance of Minions; and placing 3rd was Corneila Ida Nursery with ‘RAJAS, RAM’.

The final segment, RING DANCE, had its 1st Prize winners from S.M. Field Ridley Nursery dancing to ‘SMALL DAYS’. De Kinderen Nursery performed ‘WE ARE ONE’, and copped 2nd Prize; whilst Stewartville Nursery did ‘FUSION OF CULTURE’ and placed 3rd.

Judges for the day’s activities included Mashramani Committee Member, Lynette Mckoy; Drama and English

Teacher of West Demerara Secondary, Taneka Caldeira; Head of the Language Department at Vreed-en-Hoop Secondary, John Adams; Retired Senior Education Officer, Muriel Moses-Grant; Zeeburg Secondary teacher, Malcolm Fresco; and retired Teacher, Myrtle Garraway.

The 1st Prize winners will move on to represent the Region in the national competitions.

The activities continued yesterday at the Uitvlugt Community Centre Ground, where performers in the Primary Category were billed to compete in the Dramatic Poetry, Calypso and Dance categories of the competition.

The Winning piece done by Leonora Nursery ‘Taking my Problem to God’

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SUNDAY CHRONICLE February 1, 2015 of citizens to help raise public awareness on the importance and value of wetlands.

WETLANDS are very important to the world. But how much do you really know about them? Wetlands are actually areas that are wet all the time or just at certain times of the year. Swamps and marshes are examples of Wetlands which are usually found close to rivers and lakes. The difference between a swamp and a marsh is that woody trees and shrubs grow in a swamp while grasses and reeds grow in a marsh. You may have seen Mangrove swamps which are common in our country and are found close to rivers and along the sea-shore.

Wetlands provide many things and services for people which would be worth trillions of dollars each year if they

had to pay for them all. Wetland ecosystems have many kinds of plants and animals and help to purify water, control floods and stabilise shorelines.

Recognising that Wetlands are a vital part of our lives, the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands was developed and on February 2, 1971, was accepted as an international agreement to provide the framework for national action and international cooperation to conserve Wetlands and use wisely their resources.

Since 1997, the Ramsar Convention Secretariat has been providing materials for government agencies, non-governmental organisations, conservation organisations, and groups

WETLANDS AROUND US Wetlands are all round us and we might not even know it!

They can be Inland (marshes, ponds, rivers, flood plains and swamps), Coastal (mangroves, saltwater marshes and even coral reefs) or man-made (fish ponds and rice paddies).

It is important that we know about the use and importance of our Wetlands. This years’ theme is ‘Wetlands for our future’ which highlights the fact that the youths of today are the future for tomorrow and they need to know, understand and take action in order to safeguard their future. Now that you

know what Wetlands are, try to find out where major Wetlands in Guyana are located. Whether you live on the coastland, the hilly sand or further inlands, Wetlands are all around us and we should not take the services they provide for granted.

WETLAND SERVICES Fresh water; Food;

Biodiversity;

Sustainable products and livelihoods;

Purification of water and filtering of waste; and

Helping in the fight of climate change.

We need to use Wetlands wisely and sustainably since we could contribute to the loss and degradation of wetlands. A future without wetlands would be bleak.

WHAT WE CAN DO: Clean-up wetlands; Educate yourself and others; Reduce pollution rate; Graze animals out of wetlands; Do not convert wetland for infrastructure purposes Take shorter showers; Recycle; Do not discard harmful waste in wetlands; Use reusable bags when shopping; and Buy sustainably raised meat.

‘Make every decision with the environment in mind’ Sources: http://www.ramsar.org/ You can share your ideas and questions by sending letters to: “Our Earth, Our Environment”, C/O EIT Division, Environmental Protection Agency, Ganges Street, Sophia, GEORGETOWN; or email us at eit.epaguyana@gmail. com.

SUNDAY CHRONICLE February 1, 2015

Eight edition of ‘Guyana Where & What’

THE eighth edition of “Guyana Where & What” a magazine which serves as a tour guide for tourist and visitors to Guyana’s shores is now available.

The first edition was published in 2007 for World Cup Cricket and has been published annually and in popular demand since then.

This annual edition which was compiled by the General Executive Management Services Inc (GEMS Inc) by its publishers Kit Nascimento and Gem Madhoo-Nascimento, features a map of the capital city, location and contacts of favourite hot spots, banks, fast food outlets, supermarkets and hospitals.

A new feature that has been added to the edition is the translation of the information section into Portuguese.

“The information section has been translated in Portuguese for our growing population of Brazilians residing in Guyana

and to support Brazilian tourists, businessmen and traders visiting Guyana”, a press statement from GEMS Inc.

Gem Madhoo revealed.

This year’s guide book, in addition to the comprehensive information it provides for visitors to Guyana, introduces special features on our historical buildings, monuments and structures in

New Amsterdam, Linden and the Essequibo Coast, fishing at Rewa Village and on Guyana’s minerals.

The statement related that some 20,000 copies will be in circulation at our hotels, restaurants, airports, tour operators, resorts, travel agencies and Embassies. The guide is free and is supported mainly through advertising revenue from businesses.

The 134- page Guide book has a pull out 10 inches x 12 inches map of Georgetown and the Guyana map. The Georgetown map is of greater Georgetown, showing up to Cummings lodge to the East and Industrial Estate, South Ruimveldt Park and South Ruimveldt Gardens to the South.

Tourism has evolved notably over the years as Government continues to invest in Guyana which has been branded the Amazon adventure.

The ‘Where and What’ through the years

Next issue of THE ARTS JOURNAL to feature short stories ––writers of this genre are invited to submit two unpublished etories

THE next issue of THE ARTS JOURNAL, Volume 10 Numbers 1 & 2, will feature the short story. Writers of this genre are invited to submit two unpublished short stories each by 30th April, 2015.

Writers between the ages of 18 and 30 years who reside in Guyana or the Caribbean region will qualify.

All submissions must be in the English language or translated into the English.

Stories should be between 1500 and 2500 words.

Writers will be paid for their work if their stories are selected to appear in The Arts Journal Volume 10 Numbers 1 & 2.

Submissions for consideration may be sent as e-mail attachments in Microsoft Word version 2003 or later File Format to The Editor, The Arts Journal: theartsjournal@live.co.uk Brief biographical data of not more than fifty words must accompany each submission.

For more details please write to the same e-mail address above.

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Bandits invade Corentyne farmer’s home, cart off cash, jewellery DURING the wee hours of Friday morning, three armed bandits invaded the home of the Rahomats at Kildonan Village, Corentyne, Berbice and stole cash, gold jewellery and cellular phones.

Twenty-nine-year-old Sahair Rahomat, a rice farmer and father of three, was asleep with his wife in their bedroom when he was awakened by two men, who were armed with cutlasses.

According to Rahomat, the men viced him and his wife, while demanding gold and money.

Whist the two bandits were making demands of the young couple, a third masked bandit, who was armed with a gun entered another bedroom in which Sahair’s father was sleeping.

Shamel Rahomat, who was gun-butted to his face, was ordered to lie face downwards, even as the bandits took his son to join him and they were both lashed about their bodies as the demands for gold and cash increased.

But the victims while pleading for their lives said they did not have any money and even informed their attackers that if they had money their home would have had electricity.

Afterwards, the gunman returned Sahair to his matrimonial bedroom and placed the gun in his wife’s mouth, as she was

inappropriately touched.

It was during this period that the couple’s wedding bands, a gold finger-ring, three cellular phones and $22,000 in cash were handed over to the masked men.

The victims were all ordered to remain with their face downwards as their attackers made their escape through the doorway into the dark.

Police investigations are continuing.

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GUYANA CHRONICLE, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1,1, 2015 SUNDAY CHRONICLE February 2015

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  Practical electrical installation training. Call 227-3091, 662-7036, 661-0515.  you desire one-on-one teaching session to assist your child in reading, phonics, writing etc? Call 660-6682. : Learn to play keyboard/piano, guitar, drums and train your voice. 2251151, 617-4200.  of Nursingcourse in: First Aid, Child Care, Geriatric Nursing, starting February 3, 2015. Call 613-0803, 692-2063.  Cosmetology classes 3D nails, aquarium nails, crochet hair, invisible part, eye lashes and much more. Tel: 2269448, 628-7880.  Parents/ Guardians! Phonics, basic Maths and Writing classes for kids, 7 years and older. Individual attention guaranteed. Call 6757222.  programmes by professionals -guaranteed success. Enrol now at  , Georgetown Office: (592)6515220, 6800632   - private tuition/ homeschooling/after school tuition, in any subject area.

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NOTICENOTICE  you St Jude and St Claire for prayers answered - JEK. that there will be a Public Auction at the Georgetown Magistrate's Court, 1 Avenue of the Republic, Georgetown (Brickdam Entrance) on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 10:00hrs. The following item will be sold to the highest bidder. One Toyota Pick up, Extra Cab, Registration No. GPP 4713, Colour Beige, Engine No. 3R22798451, Chassis No. RZM1740003170, Horse Power - 2690, Terry Slowe Plaintiff -and- Trace Ann Boodie Defendant - Terms of Sale - Cash, Plus 3% Auction Sale Duty.

LOST

LOST

  & yellow macaw presumably stolen/last, week in December 2014. He calls himself 'Robert' and can say 'Zion' 'Rory', Anyone having any information on this bird (companion) please contact K. Seegopaul on 667-1304, 2278169. All information will be kept confidential. A reward will b e offered. service

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 Constructions: Excavator & Bobcat rentals.

Specialised in the construction of buldings, swimming pools, renovations, drawing of plans etc. Call: 628-2330, 225-1499 Mohamed.  INK & RUBBER STAMP ON THE SPOT TROPHY STALL BOURA MARKET, TROPHY STALL CITY MALL, TROPHY STALL 241 SOUTH ROAD & BOURDA STREETS. EMAIL: trophystall@hotmail.com       Visa S e r vi c e . Pr o f e s s i o n a l V i s a ap p l i c a t i o n s t o the US and C a nada. Fees USA VISA $3 0 00, Canada $4 0 00, Plaza Computer Service, 245 Sheriff Street, C/ville. 225-7 3 9 0 , 6 1 8 0 1 2 8 , 6 8 8 - 1 874. Open Monday to Sunday 09:00hrs 21:00hrs  all general cons t r u c t i on, contact Mohamed.

Specialised carpentry, masonry, plum b i n g , power- wash, p a i n t i n g , troweltex, varnishing. Call 233-0591, 667-6644, (office), 216-3120.    - Professional Caribbean to international construction, specialised in general work from start to finish, roofing, pool, carpentry, plumbing, tiling, painting, electrical, masonry - 6137964, 675-1510.   Building Contractor: Carpentry, masonry, tiling, plumbing, painting, drawing of plans, etc, free estimates, general home maintenance, prompt, affordable and dependable. Lot 1232 6th Avenue Section "A" Diamond New Scheme, EBD. Tel. 216-0671, 622-0267, 692-8464, Email klakeram.construction@gmail.com.                                                              Spirituality SPIRITUALITY  spiritual help in removing evil spirit, bad lucks, evil sickness, spells, reuniting lovers, bringing prosperity to businesses etc.

Tel: 612-6417, 220-0708, 687-5653.        r e a d i n g , o ther works done. For fast results - reuniting lovers, removing evil and all blockages, etc.

Call 696-8873, 673-1166.  Spiritualist: resolving all problems, blockage, love, and money, etc Tele: 223-6834, 600-7719.

PEN PAL

PEN PAL

 up for Valentine and ever after. Singles only 18 - 80 years, one hour link, confidential rules apply. Call 592-223-8237, 592648-6098, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs (both phones same hours).

TAXI SERVICE

TAXI

        

VACANCY

VACANCY

     dispatchers to work at K.C Taxi Services. Call 223-4205, 223-4272.  needed: Welders and fabricators to work at 92C Field Sophia. Contact 621-5310.  to work at Good Luck Chinese Restaurant on night shift. 31 Providence EBD.  live-in maid, from country. Must know to cook Indian dishes.

Tel: 662-1124.  for painters to work at Providence. Apply in person to Alabama Trading, Ferry Stelling Stabroek.  experienced Legal clerk, Apply in writing to Ms Jamela Ali, Lot 1 Croal Street. Tel: 225-4712.  Clerk senior/junior CXC English/Mathematics, computer knowledge an asset. Call 219-5354.  & Sales Clerk at West Show Plaza, 15 Public Road Ruimzeight. Call 2691524, 656-3561. /clipper, straightstitch /over-edge machine operators. Cleaner. 222-2541. 08:00hrs - 16:00hrs, Monday- Friday..  experienced cashier. Please bring written application to Mike's Pharmacy, 56 Sheriff Street, Campbellville.  Sincere, hardworking, honest. Able to work flexible hours. Handsome salary & incentives. Apply Aagman Restaurant. Tel: 219-0161.  18-25 years old, to work in computer store,. Persons with experience preferred. Send application to the Manager, 105 Regent Road Bourda, Georgetown.  Gas Station - Pump Attendants required. Send applications to: The Manager, Vlissengen Road, Georgetown.  exists for two canteen operators, managers. Carnegie graduates or experienced cook preferred. Contact: 687-7473.  Salary: 22,000 per weekContact:P.Ramroop & SonsLot 5 'R' 2 Kersaint ParkL .B.IEast Coast Demerara Tel no.

220-3442 or 220 -3479  to work in computer store, between ages 18 and 25 years. Experience in the use of computers would be an asset. Send application to the Manager, 105 Regent Road, Bourda, Georgetown.  General Store, 116 Regent Road Bourda. Sales Clerks, must be experienced in electrical plumbing and hardware. General domestic must know to cook.

Handyman to care for dogs, plants and clean yard.  cooks: Candidates with formal Carnegie training in fine pastry-making and exceptional culinary skills are encouraged to immediately apply. Bartenders & waitresses for ANNABEL BISTRO, La Grange, West Bank Demerara. Tel: 678-3400.  operator for excavator, tractor and skid steer equipment.

Must have basic mechanical knowledge and experience in servicing and maintaining equipment. Valid driver licence required. Apply in person with written application to May's Shopping Centre, 98 Regent Street, Georgetown.

SPIRITUALITY  (male) 3550 years, security guard (male) 35-50 years, handyman, room attendant (females), must be able to work shift. Requirements - application, reference letter previous place of employment, TIN, ID. Apply 233 South Road, Lacytown, Tel: 225-0198.  Accounts Clerk, Sales Clerk and Bond Clerk. Interested persons must have at least three (3) subjects at CXC. Please send application and Curriculum Vitae along with a passport-size photograph to Roy's Pharmacy Stall #32-33 & #64-65 Bourda Market, Georgetown. Also Packing Clerk/Cleaner, age 35-50 years. Please call 223-6072.

Land For FOR Sale SALE LAND              No.2, 138ft. x 1722 ft. - $15M. Phone 227-7734.  NO.2, 138 ft X 1750 ft - 5.6 acres - $15m. Tel: 227-7734.  commercial area in town, 125x130 - $10M - 6846266.  house lot: Belle West Plantation, $1.6M - 618-2317 - Must sell.   25x100 - $55 M. Call 611-0315, 6908625.  for sale in Essequibo Coast. Contact 648-0677, 6879140.  Commercial lots at Eccles, EBD. Tel: 227-2913, 683-3033.  land, Agriculture Road, 600ft x 36ft. Tel: 220-0430.  , Success Line Top. Lusignan ECD. Contact 638-3636.  Road, Bourda: Corner lot $42M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  Street, Newtown: Size 135x 31. Price $31M. Royal Real Estate 2257276, 665-7400. house lot at Herstelling (Plot 'B') $5.5M. Tel: 661-0618, 601-3469. Street land, double in length, already fenced, $20M front lots 600-4343.  land 120x48 with 39x36 ft foundation at Soesdyke. Serious enquiries only, $1.4M neg., 671-1532 or 616-4336. with 2-storey columns structure, location Grove Housing Scheme. Price $4.3M neg., - Contact 600-2032, 610-1410.  in Republic Gardens, Peter's Hall, EBD. Interested persons contact 231-5359, 672-7189.  60 x 90 ft Boodhoo Housing Scheme $9.8M Contact 624-0058.  $4.5M neg., Pearl riverside 9 acres at $45M neg., per acre and Timehri farmlands. Tel: 688-3873.  3rd Avenue land with concrete fence, land filled to road height, lot size 110x60.

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   SQ. FT. in Republic Park (front section) prime location. Interested persons, kindly contact 676-8827, 629 - 6 5 8 4 , 645-6828, 697-4800.

 House lots in one of Guyana's top luxury, gated communities, conveniently located at Eccles, EBD, 60x100, lots at $7.5M. Special pre-construction prices for a limited time only. Tel: 227-2913, 6833033.

  apartment business space to rent. Call 6215282.

 apartment at Craig, East Bank Demerara (bottom flat). Call 654-9151, 266-3132.

 apartment at West Coast Demerara. Call 6771028.

 for rent/ for sale newly built three-storey. Lot 3940 Broad Street. Call: 623-4706, 226-3810.

 Avenue: Furnished two-bedroom executive bottom flat, with parking. Tel: 225-0545, 642-0636.

 completed shortterm apartment and rooms in Herstelling, EBD. Contact Handel 621-6862.

 Unfurnished one-bedroom self-contained apartment, with parking.

Tel: 225-0545, 642-0636.

 two-bedroom bottom flat, situated in Kitty, for one small family of 2 - 3. Contact 623-0453 between 07:00hrs and 18:00hrs.

 183 William Street, K i t t y 11 3 ' x 3 8 ' s u i t a b l e f o r bond, apartment building, etc., reasonably priced - Tel: 664-0 8 2 9 .   of land (former Speed-way Hotel) at Land of Canaan (road - riverside) Contact R. Alladin: 263-5300, 628-0200, 615-2346.  Coast Success $10.5M, East Bank Eccles $50x100 - $9M, Green Acres 50x100 - $18M and others. Tel: 639-2835, 223-5460.  of Eden, EBD $3M, Diamond $8M, $10M, Herstelling $6M, $7M, Eccles $5M, Albouystown land with small house $4M - Tel: 225-3737, 651-7078.

 Diamond 2nd Street $8M, $10M, Herstelling $6M, $7M, Linden Highway 45 acres $15M, gold claims Sherima 1200 acres $20M, Mazaruni 1200 acres $20M, Winiperu 800 acres $20M. Tel: 225-3737, 225-4398, 6517078.  $55M neg., Diamond $5.5M neg., Eccles $9M neg., Republic Garden $13M neg., Greenfield $18M neg., Windsor Estate $35M neg., rice land at Mahaica $100 000 per acre neg. Contact Theresa 6486033.

 Land with concrete fence. Size 110x64 $7.5M. Royal Real Estate, 2257276, 665-7400.

 2-bedroom apartment on UG Road, Third Street.

621-3707.  space: Executive office space, with parking. Price $60 000, Tel: 225-0545, 642-0636.  house situated at Lusignan with all amenities. Contact Cheryl 220-6302.  upper flat at Lot 36 Bagotstown. Contact 2563869, 654-2083.  Restaurant Coldingen Road, ECD. Call 6972501.  Grocery & Off Licence. Phone 256-3173, 6222349..

 business space in Light Street between First & Lamaha Streets. Tel: 622-8529.  high, back house, toilet & bath and water at Vreed-en-Hoop - $25 000. Call 685-7566.  3-bedroom top flat, Dennis Street, Campbellville US$600 per month. Contact 617-9918.  two-bedroom house and apartment in healthy and safe environment. Call 698-6496.  two-bedroom bottom flat in Kitty. Decent working couple preferred. Please. Call 231-4902/ 226-5042 / 677-3891.

 spaces in Kitty, Campbellville and ECD. 6846266.

  Land size 55x110 (gated community). Price $13.5M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 6657400.

 self-contained room, bachelor/UG students. Call 2274792.

  5-bedroom, unfurnished US$1 000, Kitty 4-bedroom furnished US$800. 6846266.  2-bedroom bottom flat apartment located at First Bridge, Diamond. Please call 676-4061  apartment plus room, at Lot 1 Shell Road, Kitty. Tel: 2270485.

 Road: New 3-storey concrete building with roof garden. Can be rented as hotel and bar.$110M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.

 and Watson Mining has mining land for sale or rent in the following districts: Northwest, Cuyuni Mazaruni, Potaro, Berbice, Rupununi. Call 231-9488, 603-4934.  East Bank riverside $90M, reasonable offer.

Middle Road 50x160 - $7M neg, Grove $4.5M, Timehri riverside 70x320 - $28M, George Street $11.5M, Alberttown $30M. Shaphat Realty 646-1334, 6123501, 676-8537.  will you buy one house lot in the heart of Meadow Brook Gardens , the executive area $12.5M neg., size 4,538 sq. ft. Lord and Reid Realty 225-2626, 227-6863, 225-3068, 661-1952, 2261064, 669-3350.  Gardens semigated 42x80 $3.6M neg., 54x90 $4.3 neg., Charity Housing Scheme $2.8M neg., Kuru Kuru residential 100x200 - $2.6M, 623-4790, 222-5116, 624-4790.  of Canaan 27.5 acres at $4.5M per acre, Friendship EBD $25M neg., Bel Air $25M neg., Water Street $65M, William Street Kitty $30M neg.

Ampac Real Estate 610-3666, 684-1893.

 space, Bel Air Park, Barima Avenue: Large two-storey concrete building. No renovation needed. Tel: 642-0636, 6778176.

 and unfurnished 2-bedroom apartment on East Coast Demerara. Call 6246772.

   Modern 4-bedroom concrete property $32M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 6657400.

 Street we l l - d e v eloped, fully fenced land measuring 100 feet x 62 feet next to Scotia Bank $150M. Serious e n q u i r i e s o n l y - C all 227-5407, 6582686.

 space, Peter Rose Street: Executive office space 50ft by 60ft. Contact K. Raghubir - Tel: 642-0636, 677-8176.

 3-bedroom bottom flat apartment located at Lot 62 Da Silva Street Newtown Kitty. Contact 227-4058, 681-9932.

 Road, Kitty: Commercial/residential property $45M. Royal Real Estate, 2257276, 665-7400.

  on the Saganang creek in Kurupung area, with good accessibility & feasibility study. Contact 6571414 Monday - Friday, 08:00hrs - 16:00hrs.

 place $80 000, office space $60 000, internet café, beauty salon. Tel: 642-0636.

 place, Robb Street: Large and fully secured ground floor. Contact: K. Raghubir. Tel: 642-0636.

 Land with foundation and columns. Size 110x64 - .$9M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.

 120 acres fenced for sheep large creek, access by car from highway 5 minutes. Many more. Call 444-6589, 694-1888.

 three-bedroom top flat with internet access, generator and parking. Contact K. Raghubir. Tel: 642-0636, 6778176.

 3-bedroom house, 2 rooms/semi-furnished, parking for 4 vehicles. $360 000 646-3293.

 land 52x165 in Kingston US$499 000 (four hundred and ninety-nine thousand US dollars). Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, Lady Abundance 6611952, Mr Pereira 669-3350,6232591, 669-0943, 225-2626, 2252709, 225-3068, 226-1064, 2312064.  business land 125x50 neg., in S m y t h S t r e e t o p p o site Jumbo Jet. Valuation $85M Asking price $75M, 3% refund on agent commission earned. Call Lord and Harold Anthony Reid's Realty 627-0288, 667-7812, 2253068, 225-2626, 231-2864, 2255198, 225-2709, 669-3350, 2261064, 227-6949, 646-1712.  invite you to purchase the follow ing land for bond , Chandra & Gange 125x120 corner lot $65M, William Street, Kitty 120x45 for bond, Gange 125x62 in Prashad Nagar for bond. Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, Mr Pereira 6232591, 669-0943, 226-1064, Lady Hercules 225-3068, 225-2626, 225-5198, 225-2709.  away land East and Quamina Streets corner 120x100 US$1.7M neg., Hadfield Street opposite new expected GGMC $115M, South Road close to Wellington Street 30x112 $65M, Newtown 75x32 $14.9M, Willi a m St r e e t 11 4 x 4 5 $ 2 8 M , Prashad Nagar $26M, 125x62 Blygezight box 80x75 $ 3 2 M , Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, 225-2626, Mr Pereira 225-3068, 225-3068, 226-1062.

TO LET TO LET  3-bedroom house in Diamond. 621-6037 Amar.  transportation service. Call 645-0025  spot 2- & 3storey in Georgetown 684-6266.

 business place on Sheriff Street, only for offices.

Contact: 627-6740.  building on ECD, can be used for call centre, school, store. 684-6266.

, 2-bedroom apartment, spacious and grilled, in Wortmanville. Tel: 6023387.  New 3bedroom top flat unfurnished $60 000. 646-1712, 693-8532.

 furnished room on Sheriff Street, Georgetown, for single working female - $20 000 monthly.

Contact 621-7707.

      

-room apartment, single person, Middle Road, La Penitence. Price $6 000 weekly - Tel: 225-9759, 227-6675, 653-5763.

         upper flat $45 000 monthly at Grove New Housing Scheme, EBD Call 642-1956.

-contained rooms and apartment, daily $3 500 to $8 000, rooms weekly $18 000.

Julian's Guest House 226-3552, 638-4505.

for rent 3 large bedrooms US$ 1500 neg. Conatct: 684-1634.

 houses/apartments and commercial spaces and 3 storey Building to rent. Call: 216-3120, 6676644.

 and one-bedroom apartment for overseas visitors.

Contact 650-0892, 692-2016.  2-bedroom apartment in Triumph Agriculture Road. Call 698-3854, 220-7937. floor business $160 000 neg. Camp Street between Church and Quamina Street.  two-bedroom house located at Mon Repos, ECD. Serious enquiries only. Call 662-0361.  2-bedroom and 3bedroom in Diamond, $55 000 & $65 000. 684-6266.                    1-bedroom apartment furnished, phone, grille, mesh $60 000. 622-8109.  house with self-contained room, adequate parking at Block X, Diamond. Call 658-7880, 688-2150.

 bottom flat 2-bedroom apartment, situated at Better Hope. Call 609-3311, 621-9787.

-bedroom apartment situated at Lot 319 East Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown $30 000 monthly.

Call 226-3387.  complex, newly constructed office building measuring 60ft by 50 ft, with parking.

Tel: 225-0545, 642-0636.

  3-bedroom available in South, Kitty and Industry, fully furnished $160 000 and $80 000 - 684-6266.

 Street: Furnished one-bedroom self-contained apartment, with parking. Tel: 2250545, 642-0636.

 fully furnished apartment, 115 Thomas Street, Kitty. 225-0071, 674-7420, 6005473.

 executive top flat with four bedrooms, internet access, generator and parking. Tel: 225-0545, 642-0636.

 Street, Kitty: Fully furnished one- and twobedroom apartment from U S $ 2 0 daily. 227-5852, 6384404.

 place, Garnett Street: Large and fully secured ground floor. Price $80 000. Tel: 225-0545, 642-0636.  place, Sandy Babb Street: Large two-storey concrete building. No renovations needed. Tel: 225-0545, 6420636.

 property in Eccles, high income area, with all mondern amenities. Contact 677-3350/6034751.  Bar, 160 Public Road ECD, for bar or any other type of business. 220-4372, 6839904

 located spaces, suitable for office, printery, salon, mash camp, storage or other. Call 227-3064, 6287589.  $45 000 - $65 000, Campbellville US$650 US$1300, Bel Air Park US$750.

Diana 227-2256, 626-9382. three-bedroom top flat, with parking. Contact Krishnadat Raghubir Tel: 642-0636, 677-8176.  unfurnished 1-bedroom apartment (one person or couple preferred,, no children) Tel: 6845733.  rental $75 000, 3bedroom new, Diamond whole house US$800, commercial space $75 000. Call Tiffany on 695-3882.  self-contained apartment with an adjoining established shop, with phone line at Triumph. Price $50,000. Call: 220-2760 Serious enquiries.  one-bedroom selfcontained apartment at La Grange, WBD, 2 minutes to Harbour Bridge.

694-3483, 658-9619.  approximately 8 000 sq. ft for bond or business located at Kitty Public Road. Call 226-1769, 600-9321, 600-0282, 629-4961.  and 3-bedroom apartment in Bel Air Park and Lamaha Gardens. Price - very affordable.

Overseas visitors preferred. Contact: 697-3273.  apartments with hot & cold, AC, selfcontained etc. Location Mon Repos ECD. Price $80 000 & $65 000 Contact 618-0626.  Street one-bedroom $45 000, Diamond 2-bedroom $50 000, Kitty 4-bedroom $90 000.

Troy 626-2243, 694-3652.  3-bedroom upper flat furnished, fully grilled, 24 hours water supply, parking. US$700 at 57 Austin St, Campbellville. Call 618-3706.   Fully furnished 3-bedroom executive house. US$2300 neg. Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400.  upper flat apartment, one self-contained bedroom, prepaid meter. Working couple or single person preferred. Opposite UG. Tel: 222-4326.  semi-furnished bottom flat (back house) at Lot 4 Norton Street, Wortmanville. Preferably single or mature couple. Contact 668-7896, 227-8479.  new apartment, two bedrooms, AC, selfcontained, fully grilled, car parking. Price $120 000. Tel: 2253737, 651-7078.  location, Robb Street, whole 3-storey concrete building 2 800 sq. ft. per floor. Price US$10000. Call: 2253737, 651-7078.  2-bedroom bottom flat on Main Road, Garnett Street, available from February 1. Tel: 226-2503, 6762000.  unfurnished upper flat at 62 Sandy Babb Street Kitty - $75 000. Call 6218034, 615-2911.  two-bedroom bottom flat apartment at Ogle ECD. Couple or UG student/s. preferred. $25 000. Contact 6386005.  Street: New executive offices. Size per unit 1650 sq. ft. US$2200.

Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.

22 22 TO LET  Road: New 3-storey 10-room hotel, restaurant and bar. US$4000, Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400.   2-bedroom semi-furnished bottom flat US$$700. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 614-0166.  Ruimveldt Park: Unfurnished 3-bedroom top flat. $85 000. Royal Real Estate, 2257276, 614-0166.  Gardens, ECD: Unfurnished 2-bedroom bottom flat. $45 000. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 614-0166.  Street, Alberttown: Secure concrete bond $270 000 neg. Royal Real Estate, 2257276, 665-7400.  Furnished 4-bedroom executive house with modern amenities. US$2300 neg. Royal Real Estate, 2257276, 665-7400. Furnished 4-bedroom executive house with modern amenities. US$2500 neg. Royal Real Estate, 2257276, 665-7400.  front, bottom flat, suitable for business and residence, 198 Thomas St Kitty Call 2266071, 628-1342.  bedrooms apartment, Industry ECD, parking, Furnished;19” television, beds, stove, suite, refrigerator, microwave, washing machine, $60,000 monthly, Call 628-2866    executive 2 bedroom apartment in executive residential area with all modern amenities, Call for appointment -Tel: 653-2930.  fully furnished top flat 4 bedroom apertment, complete with A/C, DSL, cable, parking, etc.

Located on the Kitty public road.

Tel: 2256-1769, 600-9321, 6000282 & 629-4961.  in Georgetown, modern 2- & 3-bedroom US$800 & US$1000, fully grilled, furnished with kitchen cupboards, stove, refrigerator, air conditioning & parking.

Tel: 623-4861.  furnished apartment, secure, AC, internet hot and cold shower US$25 daily (neg.). 2316061, 621-1524.  Springs house $140 000, D'Urban Backlands $110 000, Kitty 3-bedroom $75 000..Troy 626-2243, 6943652.   & Textila, fully furnished apartment, internet ready, includes electricity and water - $70 000, US$350. 6004343.  Gardens ECE: Unfurnished 2-bedroom bottom flat. $45 000. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 614-0166.  Gardens, EBD (gated community): Size 5000 sq. ft - $9M, $11M and $13M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  Street: Double lot, prime business spot. (Size 12 500 sq. ft) US$1.3M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665 -7400.  Street, Newtown: Land with concrete fence, size 135x31. Price $23M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  3-bedroom apartment located in Diamond Housing Scheme, inside toilet & bath.

Parking available. Contact 6391848, 679-2034, 222-3835.  3-bedroom upstairs $100 000, 3-bedroom downstairs $70 000, one bedroom furnished, AC $80 000 (neg. unfurnished).

Tel: 603-4646.  3-storey concrete building suitable for school. Building size 10,250 sq. ft. US$5000. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.

TO LET  Springs: Fully furnished, modern 4- bedroom house, parking and all amenities, ideal for foreign visitors.

US$1500. Call 218-3827, 6101273.  Story house: t h r e e bedroom upstairs and 3bedroom 3 bedroom downstairs renting separately, spacious living room, toilet and bath inside, telephone, grille. Parking. EBD. Contact 668-5384, 648-3 3 4 2  house, Lamaha Gardens US$1100, furnished 2-bedroom apartment US$900 neg. AC, Wifi, swimming pool. Contact Mr Pereira 6690943, 623-2591.  Public Road: 3storey building, ground floor can be used as restaurant, fast food or supermarket etc.

Price US$3000 neg. Tel: 220-8596, 643-9196, 610-7998, 686-1091.  2-bedroom, self-contained bottom flat apartment, fully grilled, large sitting & dining areas, parking, separate gate & driveway. Section 'A' Diamond, EBD - $55 000. Call 616-1598.  finished 2-bedroom lower that, suitable for working couple and 1 child, for 3 students situated east of UG, available from February 7, 2015.

Rental affordable. Call 2224819, 655-4032.        Tel: 227-0265M 227-1881, 629-5178, 627-8057 - Bel Air semi-furnished US$1800 - Charlotte Street.  for residential or business purpose at Carmichael Street, opposite Bishops' High School, three-storey building at Albert and Crown Streets, Queenstown. Contact 676-8827, 629-6584, 645-6825, 697-4800.  Road WCD $50 000, Queens t o w n o f f i c e s p a c e 3 rooms $60 000, Bel Air Park top off 3 bedrooms US$500 monthly rental US$1000, phone 226-1064, 227-6863, 225-2709, 225-5198, 2276949, 623-2591, 669-3350.  Gardens: Onebedroom apartment, fully furnished with all amenities, including electricity, water, AC, telephone, well secured with own driveway and parking. Available long- or short-term basis. Tel: 624-5857, 621-4622, 226-9162.  apartments in gated compound, 3-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 1-bedroom, all self-contained, AC, hot/cold water with fridge, stove, washer, dryer, microwave, living room set, dining room chairs, etc. Call: 678-6887.  three-bedroom fully furnished house, air conditioned rooms, garage parking, hot and cold water system, residential area, one-bedroom apartment furnished. Call 225-4413, 6140949.  one-bedroom apartment, South Ruimveldt Park with wireless i n t e r n e t , l a n d l i n e t elephone and other modern amenities US$500 monthly rate for short term, neg. Serious enquiries.

Call 601-9323, 649-2251.  house, semifurnished top & bottom, 3 bedrooms including master room with AC, 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets Price $250 000. Please contact us on 227-0776, 226-5055, 2313480, 698-7230, 600-0280.  places - Regent Street - $300 000, $160 000, US$500, US$600, US$1200 to US$6000. Robb Street from $200 000, $300 000, $400 000, $500 000 and US$2500 and other businesses around Georgetown. Contact: 616-5914, 615-5734.

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 furnished 2-bedroom bottom flat located at Lot 529 10th Street, Cummings Lodge, ECD. Preferably UG students. Tel: 6796031.  Eccles $55 000, $60 000, $75 000, $80 000, 3-bedroom house by itself Providence $100 000, 2- & 3-bedroom Garnett Street, Alberttown and Prashad Nagar $60 000 to $120 000 - Call: 616-5914, 615-5734.  Building, King and Charlotte Streets. Prime location in the business district, office space available, mall & bond available, limited spots.

From $65,000 - $275,000. Call 614-0949, 225-4413, e-mail sharonsbuilding@aol.com.  Gardens US$2000 furnished, Eccles (furnished) US$2500, Continental Park US$1500, executive apartment in Bel Air Park, Lamaha Gardens, Prashad Nagar from US$600 to US$1500. Foundation Realty 618-0000, 615-0069, 6775513.  Cummings and Middle streets, business place, and resident (2 buildings) full store equipped with all glasses cases, ac full surveillance system, 2 floors, office, laboratory, rooms fully furnished lots of parking and more must see. PRICE $US2500 PER MONTH. Tel:639-2000/225-2503 -bedroom fully furnished apartment Sixth Avenue, D i a m o n d , E B D , t e l e p h one , internet, parking, etc, available for long term ,short term rental.

- $75 000 per month (negotiable). Short term rental for overseas visitors US$25 per day.

Tel:658-1523, 638-3622, 2318567.  /unfurnished 2-flat house with 3 bedrooms included, one master room, 2 washrooms area, AC units, pressure system with hot and cold f i l t e r e d w a t e r, g r a n i t e t o p kitchen cupboards, garage, landscaping at Lot 6 Section 'D' Non Pareil ECD, US1900/ $ 900 monthly. 220-4804, 6621893.  Park 1-bedroom $50 000, Eccles 2-bedroom $60 000, Public Road Diamond 3-storey 1400 sq,, cameras, alarm system US$2500 per floor, Eccles Young Professionals Housing Scheme 3 rooms US$$1500, house fully furnished. Shaphat Realty, 6461334, 676-5537, 612-3501, 6145670.  609-8233: Commercial spaces in Atlantic Gardens 5-bedroom US$2500, Crane shop, barber shop $75 000, Norton & Louisa Row, Diamond 2-bedroom apartment $50 000, South fully furnished US$60 daily, 3-bedroom new apartment Diamond $75 000, Diamond whole house US$800.   W o r l d # 1 R e a l t or Miste r Terry Redford Reid 667 78 1 2, 2 25-6858, 225-7164, 2261064, 225-2626, 231-2068, 6197945. Have the executive r e ntal r e d u c e d by 35%, Prashad Nagar US$1000, J a c a r anda Av e . B e l Air Park US$2000, Barima Ave Bel Air Park US$1 8 0 0 , Bel Ai r S pr ings US$1000, large bond for rental office small form US $ 3 75 , 10 000 sq ft o f f i c e spac e for technology bus i n e s s . 22 5 -2626, 225-5198, 226-106 4 , 6 2 3 - 2 5 9 1 , 6 6 9 - 3350

PROPERTY FOR SALE PROPERTY FOR SALE  LALUNI STREET. Contact 218-1199.  house $25M neg. Contact 611-0315, 690-8625.  $40M, Ogle $30M, Eccles $35M, Business place $40M. Tel: 225-0545.  Grocery Off Licence - phone 256-3173, 6222349.

TO LET  house for sale and removal in Kitty - $600 000. Tel: 227-1979.  Village, East Coast Demerara, one acre land and house - 689-7424.  , Subryanville 4th Avenue, Stewartville WCD, Diamond EBD. Contact 693-6295.

PROPERTY FOR SALE  Street: Newly constructed four-bedroom executive concrete building. Vacant possession. Tel: 642-0636.  Street, business place: Newly constructed threestorey concrete building. Vacant possession. Tel: 642-0636.

        n e a r R egent Street, existing parts store.

641-1800, 220 3452.

PROPERTY FOR SALE  Road double lot, huge house. Priced for quick sale. 223-2153, 231-0861.   Harmonie concrete 2-bedroom unfinished house. Needs doors/windows.

223-2153.231-0861.  Gardens: Brand new executive 5-bedroom concrete house $120M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  Gardens: Executive 3-bedroom concrete house currently renting for US$2500 per month. Price $85M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 6657400.

 for sale $12.5M cash.

Freeman Street, Georgetown. 6997230, 688-8220.     148 Leonora Seafield, WCD. 689-3881.

 investment property, 3 bedrooms upstairs and 2 two-bedroom apartments downstairs $34M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.

 property, next door to Blue Martini in Lamaha Street. Call 225-3391.  & South: Concrete and wooden buildings, need repairs $16M & $14.5 M. 654-6266  Street business place, two-storey building, repairs needed.

Price $30M, Tel: 642-0636..  ready business place, 2 storey, new 48x90, back road and land at C/ville 48x80.

Tel: 684-5868.  and land at Lot 30 Ketley Street, Charlestown. Call 625-1031.  Backlands: 2-family concrete house. $33M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.

 concrete building bordered by 3 Main Streets in central Georgetown. Ideal for offices, school, bond, etc., 4 flats 130ft x 35 ft each, land 250ft x 50 ft. 227-0190, 693-5610.

: 4-bedroom concrete house $28M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  Avenue, Diamond, EBD: Incomplete house on corner lot. $25M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  $3.1M, La Grange Old Road 53x223 land, house 30x60ft. with attic $50M. Call Shawn 2317805, 618-7483.  property in Ogle, one 3-bedroom in 3rd Street, Anna Catherina, WCD, Tel: 222-3066, 622-6448.

 Street, Bourda: Fully furnished 20-room hotel, restaurant and bar US$1.2M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.

 property and prime business location John Street $75M neg. Contact 690-5047.  possession, no tenants, residential or business location, 20 North Road, Bourda, Georgetown. Owner 225-5727.  wooden building with concrete downstairs, furnished upstairs $16M. Call 602-8833, 337-1875.  & land at Cemetery Road, Helena No. 1 Mahaica, ECD. Land 65ft x 150ft. Tel: 6890820, 674-3902.  furnished upstairs, wooden & concrete house, located at Corentyne Berbice. Price $60M. Contact 337-1875.  place, Sandy Babb Street, newly constructed two-storey concrete building. Vacant possession. Tel: 642-0636.  Road, business place: Newly constructed twostorey concrete building. Vacant possession. Tel: 642-0636.  Houses and house lots in one of Guyana's top luxury, gated communities, conveniently located at Eccles, EBD. Tel: 2272913, 683-3033.    -storey properties (commercial/domestic) in Eccles - (wooden/concrete) Agricola, Alberttown, Sheriff Street etc. Tel: 216-3120, 667-6644.  3-storey building 26x65 on land 40x161ft business,school or bond. Land at Campellville 48x80.

Tel: 684-5868.  main road: 2-storey concrete four-bedroom house $23M, neg. Call 2231440, 626-4487, 660-7672.  location - 20 North Road, Bourda. House and land. US$250 000 or G$55M. Owner 225-5727.

 Street land $30M, Eccles $20M property, Continental Park $56M, Agriculture Road $20M, Queenstown $28M, Enmore $10M. Foundation Realty, 618-0000, 615-0069.  and land 60 rods long, ideal for business, farming, poultry with well drilled. 239 Buzz Bee Dam, Craig, EBD Call 223-1332, 220-3349, 216-0337. and land at Success Railway Line. Contact Narine 347-701-0244, Rakesh 610-1305, Home 220-4832, 220-3349.  incomplete commercial building, suitable for school, offices, apartments or bond. Price neg. Call 220-1806, 624-8195.  on 10 acres cultivated farmland with creek bisecting land at Long Creek L/ H. No reasonable offer refused.

Contact T. Drepaul, 261-5547, 686-3794.  Street, Bourda - investment property, suitable for business. US$1.2M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  Gardens: Executive 5-bedroom house with swimming pool $150M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  Gardens: 3-bedroom wooden and concrete house. $50M. Royal Real Estate, 2257276, 665-7400. 5bedroom furnished executive concrete house. $48M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 6657400.

  6-bedroom executive concrete house $36M. Royal Real Estate, 2257276, 665-7400.  Backlands: 3bedroom concrete house, repairs needed. $13M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  3-storey Investment Property. Currently renting as apartments and offices. $85M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.  Amsterdam: 3-bedroom split level house on double lot, master room self-contained, furnished, switch over generator, AC, study, laundry, store room.

Price neg. Tel: 226-9452, 3333293.  Earl's Court 2-storey concrete property, 4-bedrooms (all self-contained) & furnished.

Residential area Price $48.5M neg Tel: 220-8596, 643-9196, 610-7998, 686-1091.  $28M, Prashad Nagar $40M, Section K $41M, Lamaha Gardens $45M, Agriculture Road $20M, Craig Street $28M. Foundation Realty 618-0000, 615-0069, 677-5513, 652-0956.  Springs: T r a n s p o r t e d p r o p e r t y, , f u l l y furnished 4 bedrooms (one selfcontained), 3 toilets/baths, lots of land space, parking for vehicles. Price neg. Call 625-1684, 226-0891, 651-7538, 218-3827 & 610-1273.  newly built two-storey house in Success, two master rooms with hot/cold, fully AC and grille, house size 45x30, garage for three with plenty of yard space. Contact.

649-0755, 624-3187.

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 Gardens, Bel Air Park, Alberttown, 3 beautiful properties, WBD, Diamond front $16M, Gordon Street Kitty $30M, Broad Street $9M - GME Realty 231-2199, 618-7483, 2317805.

 $55M neg., $70M neg., Bel Air Park $160M neg., & $120M neg., David Street Kitty $60M & $85M neg., Robb Street $100M neg., Eccles $65M & $27M neg., Block 'X' $35M neg., North South $13M neg., Lamaha Gardens $95M neg. Ampac Real Estate 6103666, 684-1893.

, ECD: Beautiful 2-storey concrete property with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, master and all modern amenities. Large land size. Price $65M neg. furnished, $60M neg. unfurnished. Tel: Tel: 220-8596, 643-9196, 610-7998, 686-1091.

 require repairs in Brickdam, land size 120x38 - $ 4 4 M w a s $ 6 0 M . P h one Alysious Periera 623-2591, Lady Khan 225-2626, 225-2709, Lady Abundance 225-3068, 225 3068, 669-0943 Mr. Pereira.   Vacant possession, owner leaving, Diamond New Scheme, 20th Avenue, complete 3-bedroom flat concrete house. Price $9.5M neg. Contact 62 3 3348, 612-5631  609-8233. Have land and need a house 3 bedrooms with master $7.5M, twobedroom on stilts $5.5M, 4bedroom town house $13M We build in any part of the country.  Street, Kitty: Commercial/residential property on corner $65M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400    Hope EBD (gated community): Executive fourbedroom concrete house with swimming pool $33M neg.

Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.   Executive concrete house, 3 bedrooms up and 2 apartments downstairs - $53M. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 665-7400.              2 family house, 4 bedrooms upstairs, two-bedroom apartments downstairs. Repairs needed. $13.8M neg. Royal Real Estate, 225-7276, 6657400.  with concrete bungalow, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, modern amenities and features, in gated community at Hutsonville, EBD G$16M neg. Call: 697-4131.  $11M, neg., Lusignan $17M neg., Agriculture Road $14.5M neg., Mon Repos $35M neg., Good Hope Kissoon Scheme property with land size 100x100 - $37M neg. Contact Theresa 648-6033.  a land and need a house to call a home? Call Tiffany on 695-3882. You can build from as low as $5.5M 2bedroom, North 5-bedroom $23M. Diamond unfinished $4M, Tucville huge $26M, Paradise 4-bedroom $19M.        $ 11 M n e g . , Hers t e l l i n g $ 2 3 . 5 M n e g . , I m a x En t e r p r i s e G a r d e n s $14.5M neg., La Parfaite Harmonie 6 bedrooms $23M neg., Kitty Thomas S t r e e t $40M neg., Garnett S t r e e t $ 5 5 M n e g . , Te l : 688-3873.  Cecilia, Essequibo Coast: New 1-flat concrete building with foundation for 3-storey, 150ft x 80ft, with additional land space, ideal for big company or any large investor $140M neg., Ogle land 100x50ft, good area for business $33M neg. Naresh Persaud, 225-9882, 681-2499.  for sale in gated compound opposite seawall, ½ mile from Sheriff Street.

D e s c r i p t i o n a s f o l l o w s : Approximately 3 000 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 4 washrooms with all modern conveniences, too numerous to mention.

C a l l S h i v, 6 0 0 - 6 6 8 1 .  at Third Avenue, Diamond EBD,: four bedrooms, master room, fully self contained room, two semi-self-contained room, along with a dining room, kitchen, laundry room, pantry, family room, open garage, sentry hut, game room and an attic.

Tel: 649-1206.

 609-8233 Diamond unfinished $4M, Charlotte Street 2 beautiful properties near the Office of the President $85M, Tucville huge house $26M, North 5-bedroom $23M, Diamond 6bedroom $27M, New Amsterdam.

Huge income-generating property 1000x50 - $90M, Ogle 5-bedroom $28M.   furnished designed and maintained bungalow (land 70' x 50' and house 57' x 30') loaded with modern amenities and features at residential Granville Park, Beterverwagting (BV), ECD for just G$27M negotiable - contact owners at 592-220-3411, 6392062, 301-430-0676 or F.HolderGriffith@gmail.com see video @ http://youtube/ zwak12_s1Jw.   Sophia Gardens, close to Lamaha Gardens - fully concrete, 6-bedroom givea w a y, v a c a nt for Christmas.Price $14.5M. Phone Mr Pereira 623-2591, 226-1064, Mr s A b u n d a n c e 2 25-3068, 669-3350, Mr Boodram 6923831, 225-2626, 225-3068, 667-7812, 6 6 9 - 0 9 4 3 .  Coast Coldingen, Dr Carter Road, five-bedroom concrete $36M, $12M. Enterprise $18M, $14M, Agri Road $15M, $16M, LBI $15M, $20M, Lusignan $45M, Good Hope concrete house, land size 100x100 $$36M, Happy Acres concrete house three bedroom fully furnished $45M prices neg. tel: 639-2835, 223-5460.  Section K, Campbellville a three-family property $50M, La Jalousie, WCD three-bedroom property $18M, Canal #1 WBD, flat concrete property $14M, South Ruimveldt Park three-bedroom house $12M, Ogle ECD four-bedroom property on double lot $50M, Vreed-en-Hoop WBD $25M. Call Ms Jordan 592-663-1728, for an appointment.       Tel: 227-0265M 2271881, 629-5178, 627-8057 - Main Street, Republic Park, McDoom Public Road, Robb Street, D'Urban Street business spot, Charlestown, Queenstown, Diamond, Thomas Street, South Ruimveldt, LAND Croal Street, Non Pareil, George Street, Hadfield Street - South, Friendship land size 115x450 (wharf side), Diamond.  blood bring transformation to any Industry 6% decrease in all Real Estate sold by Gomes Real Estate Sec M New ranch type 42 M, Stone avenue ranch concrete $22M New almost new Canadian owner in South Gardens $16M Blegyziet Gardens new with pool $80M, Bel Air Park reduced from $65M, Prashad Nagar $45M & $28M, Lamaha Gardens $48M, Queenstown Land 80x60 $35M, Newtown land 75x34 $13.5.

Phone Mr. Gomes 694-9044, 2316262, Executive rental $US2000, executive apartment $800 000.  invite you to buy these bargains Craig Street 2-storey $45M new $34M, Dowding S t r e e t was $42M n o w $ 3 2 M , Pere St r e e t K i t t y $ 3 4 M , S e c t i o n M r a n c h -type was $60M now $48M, Prashad Nagar $30M, South Ruimveldt $10M, Roxanne Burnham Gardens $12M, D'Urban Backlands $23M, Camp Street & D'Urban South half $30M Phone Mr Budhram 692-3831, Mr Pereira 669 - 0 9 4 3 , 6 23-2591, 22 6-1064, Lady A b u n d a n c e 225-30

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FOR SALE VEHICLES FOR SALE

 Dondi drain digger, 6HP, one cyl Lister plant, 6600 Ford tractor, MF 235 tractor, 3500 Fiat Agri combine, 580 C Hymac Tel: 616-9402.

 German pups, fully dewormed & vaccinated Call 2201806, 624-8195.

 at Linden, cheap electricity running water, 5x22 cu ft. freezer and plucking machine.

Call 444-6589, 694-1888.

 items, appliances, seats, printers etc. Call: 648-4903, 696-7706.

 Street $49.5M front, Diamond, First Avenue 80x40 - $39M, $10.5M, $34M, 2-storey Grove $30M, $45M, 1st Bridge $18M, $12M, Craig $13M, Punt Trench $11M, La Parfaite Harmonie business shop $25M, $21.5M, Samatta Point $26M, 24M, Herstelling Buddy's Scheme Public Road $34M, $31M, Enterprise $14.5M, Mon Repos $35M. Shapat Realty 641-5670, 6461334, 676-5537, 667-2422.  2015 14% + 20% discount ply 2 % commission on selling commission: Concrete two-storey 4000 sq. ft, 80% complete on double lot in Delph Avenue $36M. Joint Services new 4-bedroom concrete $21M was $28M, New Haven on 7 000 sq.. ft land $52M, Bel Air Park two-storey $52M, Bel Air Park. Phone Mr Boodram 6923831, 623-2591,2 2 5 - 3 0 6 8 , 225-2626, 669-0943, 2253068, 627-0288, 667-7812.  MUST BE SOLD :- PRIME COMMERICAL PROPERTY, Cummings and Middle streets, ALBERTOWN, 3 LOTS WITH BUSINESS, (NUT CENTRE) sold furnished, all modern amenities 32 cameras silvilance, parking for 12 Vehicles, taken in alleyway, Vendors for GT&T, Western Union, Interstate Batteries, Lotto, Superbet, Must see to appreciate, best offer Agents Welcome. TEL:639-2000/ 225-2503  property in High Street, Kingston by the Red House 260x80, land size US$750 000.

Business land 125x60 opposite Jumbo Jet in Smy t h c l o s e t o Brickdam $70M, one land for the purpose for 60-apartment co m p l e x 1 0 x 1 2 0 a t E a s t & Quamina Streets, corner lot with reserve at the corner and pa rking in John Ford car/park US$1.7M neg., on Mandela Avenue opposite gymnasium new for offer and business US$640000, one 8 000 sq. ft land by the Chinese embassy for 6-storey apa r t m e n t c o m p l e x , D o n a l d Trump says you don't have t o p ay for height anymore a n d p u t g l o s s US$300 000 only for Christmas, Bel Air Springs 5 storey apartment complex 5-apartment overlooking the sea, rental of 2500 each apartment US$800 000 now US$600 000.

P hone Amanda Lam 651-5428, 623-2591, 609-0943.   in January, 2-sto r ey P u n t T r e n c h D a m $ 9 . 5 M  wi t h l a r g e l a n d r e s e r v e f o r a n y t y p e o f busin e s s . B u s i ness & Residence Bent S t r e e t $ 1 6 . 5 M , 2 s t o r e y G uyhoc Gardens $ 1 4 M, Guyhoc 2-storey concrete $14.5M, Lodge 2-storey $14M, Meadow Brook concrete ranch $ 1 3 . 5 M. Land 130x50 Middle Road, La P e n i t e n c e , new concrete Middle Road, La Penitence, Da Silva Street 85x35 Lan d $ 1 5 . 9 M , C a m p b e l l v i l l e Scheme 8 0 x 5 0 p l u s reserve $15M, Hadfield Street east of Cuffy 12 0 x50 $18 M , Republic Pa r k $ 1 4 M , Continental Park 104x54 p l u s 3 0 0 0 s q . f t r e s e r v e all land to build dream house $22M, 7 000 sq. ft by the Cultural Centre 2 8 0 0 0 0 s q . f t , L a m a h a G a r d e n s $ 5 8M, Prashad Naga r $ 3 4 M, South Ruimveldt Gardens off Aubrey Barker Street. Ph one Mr B o o d r a m 6 9 2 - 3 8 3 1 , M r D'Aguiar 2 2 5 - 5 1 98, Mr Pereira 62 3 - 2 5 9 1 , 2261064, 669-0944, Mr Herc u l e s 2 2 5 - 2 7 0 9 , 2 2 5 -3068, Lady Jones 227-6863, 2252626.

 smart, mixed breed Dachshund & Tibetan terrier 7month-old pup. Call 683-1134.

 45 watts solar kit with charge controller $75 000 each.

Call 629-7419.  Sale! Sale! Genuine parts for all Caterpillar machines, Navparts. Tel: 592-642-5439, email navpartsgy@gmail.com , www.facebook.com/navparts piling , logs, mixed herdwoods for sale. Any quantity, any length. Contact: 601-9069 or 647-1749.  with Microrise 3.8 cubic per bag $10 000 Contact Raymond 6152346, 628-0200, 263-5300.

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 soda, 55 lbs; soda ash, 50 lbs; sulphuric acid, 45 & 5 gals; granular chlorine, 100 lbs; alum, 55lbs - Phone 233-0608 (8am-4pm) Mon - Fri.  doors, fancy glass doors, HADCO on Bagotstown, Public Road next to the Harbour Bridge Mall. 233-6743.  Aluminium Boat (Hull) 30ft x 10ft, One 340 Yanmar Engine (Perfect Condition) and one Trailer. Contact 623-1387, 2204507.

 glass door with grille $95 000, wood scaffolding with plank $35 000, 1 bridal Indian wear $15 000. 616-5914, 615-5734.

 gas: 407C-25 lbs. - Phone 233-0608 (8am-4pm) Mon - Fri.  bridal wedding dress.

Price $80 000.Tel: 646-8084.

 series 2450, one treadmill proform $65 000, one power wash $65 000. 650-0892, 692-2016.

gallon water bottles, caps $25 per piece - Call 614-8957.  large stall at Bourda Market. Call 627-3902.

 Ferguson 1085 tractor imported from USA $1.5M. Make offer. Owner leaving country. 6196863, 601-8276.

 5 horse power Yamaha out board engine - call: 610-9340.  Swish scooter and parts, owner leaving country 609-4261.

 shepherd pups, available February 5, 2015.

Please contact Joan in Republic Park to book in advance. Tel: 2335783, 600-7871.

 Night Hawk motor bike.

Price $350 000. Tel: 676-9160.

 nose pit bull, vaccinated and de-wormed. Contact 222-9077, 653-6191.

 stainless steel fridge, steel grills, 4x4 wheels, food warmers, glass cases, stereos, Honda Fit motor car. 223-1885, 642-3722.

  puppies $20 000 each, 2 males 7 weeks old, 1 female 7 weeks old. Contact: R. C. Bettencourt at Tel: 225-3739.

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 breed pups, Ridgeback mixed with Pitbull. Call 6257209.

 washer/dryer, XBOX 360 with two controls and 6 games, Rubbermaid water cooler.

Call 692-1768.

 2 console, games with extra controls. Reasonable cost. Call 623-2035.

 air condition unit, 12 000 BTU, 110 volts 60 cycles. Call 233-0608 Monday to Friday 08:00hrs to 16:00hrs.  and plough 135, needs repair no reasonable offer refused. 216-0671, 622-0267, 6928464.

 motorcycle, Ducati hyper-motored. Contact 6985092, 642-9896.  Shepherd pups and Canter parts Tel: 621-6002, 223-8033.

 quantities on Nivea cream, Delon lotion, body wash & fabulous fruit shampoo. 619-5784, 6677512.

  swimming pool tablets - Phone 233-0608 (8am4pm) Mon - Fri.

      flat screen $25 000, 19" TV flat screen $30 000, Dell laptop 15" $50 000, 32" TV flat screen $75 000, Dehumidifier $ 9000 Contact 650-0892.  -used Foreman Honda cycle 1-300, 1450, 1-500, 1 Grove crane as is. Contact Dharry 625-2685, 669-4984.

 round bottom boat without ice box. Contact 642-8200, 616-4336 or 6953398.  and plucked chicken, also liver, giblet and foot. Contact 650-4421, 669-2512. Coca Cola cooler 30" x 30" x 70", excellent condition.

Tel: 218-3105, 621-8055.  yard and earth delivery on spot, also earth from road project. Contact 641-6248.

 paint, oil paint, 1-gal. & 5 gals Pails, many colours, also 250 gallons Tote water tank - Phone 220-1014.

 small fridge, five months old - $28 000. Contact 644-0158.

  engine 4-cylinder on bed. Price $850 000, Bobcat 753 model. Price $1M. Contact 231-2993, 610-4266.

 12-sheet gas oven for bakery. Contact 611-4536, 6775172.  grilled fish (Trout) daily, Light Street, Alberttown.

Call 225-7939 to order.   food unit, 192 Toyota car in hire. Call 654-7510 for more information.  Industrial resaw 75Kw generator & Edger, perfect condition Call 683-2575.

 gas: 22, 410, 134A & 404A, also Argon gas and helium gas for balloons - Phone 233-0608 (8am-4pm) Mon - Fri.  dresses and tops for the holiday from the USA, sizes 8-16 - Call 625-5951  new purified water processing systems for bottled water, a turnkey system at reasonable prices. Call 623-7212.

Sale! Sale! - Dell computers $75 000, digital projectors $100 000, pools table $1 million, laptop parts, PC repairs. 671-5444, 604-8817.  743B, good Kubota engine, hydraulic pump needs servicing. $700 000. Tel: 233-3025, 690-6946.  Sale! Restaurant and kitchen utencils and equipment. For viewing or more information, call 227-5242, 6833882.  - Hymac 19ton: Rebuilt Perkins 6-cylinder comes with spare track chains & pads. $1.7M. Call 233-3025, 690-6946.  jack hammer with engine, jack hammer to work with an air compressor, barbecue grill to work with gas. Contact 6922521, 231-6322.  brand new pizza oven, two Saniserve ice cream machine in excellent condition and one Frigidaire cooler. Never used. Call 614-9960, 603-4444 for more information.  and acetylene gases, fast and efficient service, 10-11 McDoom, Public Road, EBD - Phone 233-0608 (8am-4pm) Mon - Fri.

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 ;-Exercise equipment, Nordic Track, Abs Circle, portable Heaters, Ab board, and more also GE DRYER $45,000. Tel: 639-2000

 Farm Land at Laluni 80 acres surrounded by creek, 3 fish pond, 1 dwelling & 2 Farm Houses, Coconut, Citrus & Fruit trees. 22 & 30 RB dragline, 1 Discrovery Range Rover-Contact 261-5027, 670-8282,675-.

 :-Ice machine 800lb with bin in working condition, $425,000 and ice machine 150lb with bin $140,000, Chinese diesel generator 5000 watts enclosed in working order $180,000. Tel: 639-2000/2252503  - ALL MUST GO: -CLARKE forklifts 3 pcs 2000, 3000, 4000 Lb, lifting capacity $150,000 eachOR $400,000 for all.Tel: 639-2000

-60FT Antenna (Mass) for Radio, TV, Cellular, with cables, brackets, sky light $325,000. Tel: 639-2000

: -DVD/ CD BURNERS stand alone burners 1-10, 1-3, 1-5, also CD+G 1-4 BURNER and 1-3 Blue Ray burners all almost new. Tel: 639-2000 :-5pcs 50cc Harley Davidson bikes, key or pull start, perfect for kids or rentals one $50,000 all $220,000 also 3 pcs electric scooters like new $65,000 each all $180,000.TEL: 639-2000/225-2503   Pool table imported complete with Ques, balls racks $80,000, also kids pools table $75,000 Tel: 639-2000, 225-2503

 - kids 3 in one pools, hockey and table tennis table like new $25,000, 50 gallon aquarium with stand 2 pumps and lots of accessories $ 5 0 , 0 0 0 . Te l : 6 3 9 - 2 0 0 0 / 2 2 5 2503  -Sign frames with galvanized signs measuring 8ftx 4ft with legs out of 2" pipe 6 pcs $10,000 each. Tel:639-2000/ 225-2503  50" plasma flat screen TV, with lots of inputs next to new $120,000. Call 6392000  and local pools table, cloth, coin shoot, cushion rubber, pool stick and also laptop computers. 609-3311, 621-9787 Naka.  VOLTS transformers, 15 KEA, 25 KVA & 75 KVA & generators, all at affordable prices. For more information, contact Hamid 660-0459.  brands - refrigerators, ice makers, gas stoves, barbecue grills, Maytag, Kenmore, Whirlpool, Frigidaire $65 000 up - call: 225-0571, 6380787.  6354, 4236, 1104 and 1004 engines, model M with winch/320 BL and L Caterpillar excavator, Toyota, TCM forklift, pallet jacks, complete 6" land dredge. Tel: 691-2921.   4285 backhoes, 1 working and 1 partly dismantled, 1 Bombardier Seadoo 1000, very good condition, one Bayliner 21ft. speedboat, excellent condition. $2.2M Call 444-6589, 694-1888.

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 generator 15 KVA, Kubota engine 3-cylinder, Land Rover with transmission box, Nissan LD 28, diesel 28 L engine, 6-cylinder with transmission box. 6922521, 231-6322.

 Carina 192 in HB (yellow) Contact Philip, 676-0298, 6878476.

 Toyota Hilux smart cab stick gear 4x4 low mileage, October 2011 manufacture - Tel 675-4453, 677-7592.

 Toyota bubble back Tundra GLL 1676 in good condition. Price $2.1M neg. Call: 2312981, 668-5028.

 priced: 7-seat chair set, one 4-seat dining set, large dining table, small wardrobe, 2 All-Purpose sewing machines, massage table, perfect condition.

Writing desk, new/used cake pans quantity of cake utensils, lots of craft material and books and much more.

Contact 664-3454.

 Spacio, Raum, fully accesorised. Tel: 276-0123, 6484903.

 new model Raum mint condition $1.5M neg., one RZ long base EFI cat eye - $1.6M neg. 685-7565.

 model 212 motor car.

Price $1.125M, Mitsubishi Lancer. Price $650 000, Phone 268-3953, 665-8517.

  motor (new) 3-phase 440 volts/60 HZ-1185 RPM. Price $600 000, 60HP motor (used) 3p h a s e 4 4 0 v o l t s / 6 0 H Z - 11 8 5 RPM. Price $250 000, 5 HP motor (new) 3-phase 460 volts/60 HZ- 3500 RPM. Price $200 000, 5 HP motor (used) 3-phase 460 volts/60 HZ 3500 RPM. Price $75 000, Pabool water pump (new).

Price $40 000, Pabool water pump (used). Price $25 000, Phone 2662171 Monday to Friday 08:00hrs to 16:00hrs.

 ALL MUST BE SOLD:- Television sets, sizes from 40" to 73" some working others need checking all sold as is make a cash offer all must be sold prices start from $25,000 check Guyana Variety Store and Nut Centre 38 Cummings street, Alberttown. Tel: 639-2000

OF CROME RIMS $ 175,000. TEL:225-2503/6392000.

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 crew bar soap, Matri x scented candles,professional sebasation penetraitt shampoo 1.7 oz , Paul Mitchel strength liquid treatment 3 . 4 o z , M a t r i x b i o l a g e hand cream 1 oz , Matrix hair spray 2 oz 33.8 oz, Matrix t o t a l results conditioner 33.8 oz, Matrix amplify colour conditioner 13.5 oz . Contact : 684-1634.

-DIESEL Generator silent 28,000 watts SDMO John Deereengine, missing Fuel Pump, Panel, Avr $800,000 cash. Tel: 639-2000

 :- 82" 3D Mitsubishi TV, with built in 16 speaker 5.0 surround system, Diamond edition with 6 3D glasses next to new $1.2 million. Tel: 639-2000

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 arrived: wholesale only - area rugs sizes 210x320 cm, 240x340cm, 200x285 cm; special delivery from Georgetown to Rosignol, Georgetown to Parika - Contact Tel: Rajin 6569959.  Perkins generator 35KVA 60c 120-240 prime power, no repair, good condition $2.3M, one air-condition 410 evaporator $190 000, 4-ton, one electric motor 3HP 120v, 240v, s/phase $120 000, one ice machine 240c 50c-60c, s/phase working condition $950 000.

227-1287, 696-6540.  loader, low hours, Lincoln gas welder, low hours, 120amps, Subaru welder 200 amps, Murphy diesel welder, 5 drill presses, spindle lathe, mortise, GM diesel welder 90HP, 2 Land Rover engines plus 2 front & back axles, & rebuilt chassis. Quantity of new & used tools Nizam Alli, Helena Mahaica, ECD 2285797, 677-0275.  4-cylinder engines, fully bedded, Champion 9000w remote start gene r a t o r, s e c u r i t y c a m e r a s , Coleman 10-person tent, sleeping bags, treated mosquito nets, Coleman rainsuit, airbed, grease gun, Husqvarna chainsaw, Garmin GPS, haulmaster lever chain 1.5 tons, Igloo 165-quart cooler - 681-2341.                   For all Authentic Truck Parts and Accessories new and used fo r Leyland DAF, ERF, Bedford Model M and TM Etc from the UK . A l s o F o r e i g n Used Cummins, DAF and Perkins Engine TM Transfer and Gear Boxes Please Ca l l D a v e Rameshwar Tel: 592- 6609152, 592-610-2873

 fan $20 000, 1 circle saw $30 000, 2 Lg Technic speakers & surround system $30 000, antique TV in cabinet (floor model), 2 corner curio displays $30 000 for pr, microwave $20 000, other kitchen appliances and dishes etc., heavyduty brush cutter $40 000, 1 RCA 20" TV $20 000, 2 - 3-pc sofa sets $50 000, $20 000, 7-pc antique dining set $50 000, antique cabinet $70 000, 3-pc antique coffee table set $50 000, 2 queen size beds & mattresses $20 000 each, Lg, LG no-frost fridge $70 000, 1 Lg. Whirlpool deep freezer $70 000, 2 wardrobes $15 000 each, chest of drawers $10 000, divider $10 000, 600-gal water tank with pump $25 000, TV stand $10 000 and much more.

Contact Ms Singh 644-7152.

VEHICLES FOR SALE VEHICLE FOR SALE            stick gear and 1 C-Touring Wagon. Call 645-0025.  2RZ MINIBUS, BPP SERIES, $1.4M call 654-1382  Ford F150 $5 Million Neg. Contact: 684-1634.    Civic, CD rims, black $600 000 - 622-8109.  Toyota Allion, 1 RZ minibus. Contact: 618-2589, 651-3295, 648-2856, owner.         LAND CRUISERS, 1FJ 60, 2 FJ 62 - 616-9402.  NZE, lady-driven $1.6M. Call 226-1122, 624-3404.  black Suzuki Vitara jeep, PKK series. Contact 649-0328.  626 car 1995 model, 1800cc - $480 000. 624-6069.  Mark 2 GX 90 - $700 000. Contact 626-7983.  Spacio in excellent condition - contact: 644-1712.  Mazda wagon $200 000. -Contact: 675-4066.  , 2005 for $2M and Dodge Caravan 2002 - $1.8M. Contact 225-3391.   Swift in immaculate condition. Price neg..

Tel: 629-9127.

  minibus BMM in working condition. Tel: 270-4098, 6869516.

 90 Mark II $475,000, alarm, chrome rims. Call: 628-2330, 2251499 ( Rashed).        Toyota G-Touring wagon, excellent condition. Contact 6257416.  AT 170. Price $350 000 and 1 bobcat $2.5M. Contact 698-1425.  Mazda Axela, excellent condition. Asking $1.85M neg.

Contact 665-3038, 226-4356.  200SX Sports car: turbo, automatic, like new, priced to sell Tel: 616-0427, 689-3612.  1999 canter 8'x 17' tray with six-cylinder, turbo diesel engine. Call 656-2634,690-4357  bush truck lifted, stick, four-cylinder, four-wheel drive 95 & 94.

Call 656-2634,690-4357  Toyota Avensis, one AT 110 Corolla. Tel: 645-0078, 6030078.

 Rush 2007 model, CD, TV, mag rims, late PPP series, excellent condition price neg. Tel: 671-0813.

 4x4 Toyota Tundra, excellent condition - $1.8M Call 6894330.

 old model Toyota Raum, AC, CD, alarm, good working condition, PMM series. Call 6975378. Reasonable price.  loaded new model Bluebird with TV, camera, DVD etc. unregistered. Going cheap $2.6M neg. 638-9116.

-driven Toyota Belta, in excellent condition. Call: 6865256.  192 yellow Carina, driving condition. Asking $300 000.

Contact 679-2034, 222-3835. V.V.T.I RZ bus BMM 7345 serious enquiries Contact 255-0909, 653-8243.  hard-to-get spare parts f o r To y o t a , N i s s a n , M a z d a , Mitsubishi, Honda, BMW, etc - Call 645-7800.  pit-bull bus BRR series excellent condition Contact 2203946, 220-9058.  Inn Apartments Premio, Vitz. Eccles New Scheme. Tel. 679-7139, 639-4452, 619-3660.  Toyota Levin PKK 1332, good condition. Price $675 000 neg.

Contact 639-4354, 668-9425.  Hiace RZ Super Custom in private original PKK series, good condition. Tel: 612-2258.  - 1986 Nissan D21 GFF series 2WD $400 000. Tel: 2333025, 690-6946.  buy and sell vehicles for cash.

We also do trade-in of vehicles 2006 Tacoma, AE 100. 680-3154.  cars for sale cheap, no documents. Great condition.

626-0872, 225-4292.  Vitz mint condition, lady-driven $1.1M neg., 623-4790.  AT 192, 10 years old, first owner, lady-driven. Contact 6185738.  truck, 330 turbo Bedford, excellent condition, reasonably priced.

Tel: 618-2511.  house with selfcontained room, adequate parking at Block X, Diamond. Call 6587880, 688-2150.  CRV, excellent condition with crash bar, mags, AC, CD. Price $1.5M neg. Tel: 628-1682.  , excellent condition, Chrysler Sebring, four-door Pathfinder. Call 226-2959, 665-8146.  Super Custom, alloy wheels, immaculate condition, AC, TV, DVD, music $1.95M. Tel: 6214038.  Toyota Corolla motor car in immaculate condition. Price neg.

Contact 337-4544, 626-1525.   unregistered $3.625M, MF 290 tractor with everything $5.5M. Quick sale. Call 648-1000.

 212 Carina, one Toyota Raum, music, AC, mags, clean $1M each neg. 612-9041, 234-0910.   model, AC, Bluetooth, Mp 3, CD deck. Good condition $1.1M neg. Call 6951450.

 Toyota Vios, PMM series, fully loaded, for more information call 667-5596.

 truck - 1995 Subaru Sambar 650cc 4WD GLL series, $500 000. Tel: 233-3025, 6906946.  Nissan Sunny Sedan car, very good condition - $220 000. Tel: 225-2217, 696-8229.

Ask for Walter.  Toyota Premio 2005 model PPP series, excellent condition Price Neg Call 6427813, 651-6862 Steve.  , blue, mag rims, CD player, AC, like new, well cared. Price $1.3M neg.

Tel: 626-2466, 220-5124.   car in good condition, Toyota Hilux Surf, Town Ace minibus. Price reasonable Call 667-7010, 646-7777.  Hilux extra cab 4x4, GSS series, new front, 3RZ engine, low mileage, excellent condition Tel: 612-2869.  4X4 Ford 550 backhoe in working condition, reasonably priced, one Gates hydraulic hose crimping machine - 220-1543.   Premio, mags, alarm, etc. $2M neg. Must sell urgently, owner leaving country. Tel: 676-6823.   bus, immaculate condition, never worked hire, must be sold. Tel: 615-1643.

 Corona AT 170, excellent condition. $450 000. Call Basdeo, 663-0782.  Hilux Vigo, 2007 year, silver, AC, mag rims, music, fully loaded. Price $3.6M - Tel: 602-2222.  Land Cruiser Prado, PMM series Call 219-5354 Monday to Friday 08:15hrs to:16:15hrs, Saturday 08:15hrs - 13:15hrs & 6x6 long front Alligator truck in excellent condition.

Price $5.5M. Call1 1-347-865-3762, 667-7512, 619-5784.

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SUNDAY FebruaryFEBRUARY 1, 2015 GUYANA CHRONICLE CHRONICLE, SUNDAY, 1, 2015 VEHICLES FOR SALE  Mitsubishi Lancer PHH 8335. Contact 669-1852, 6438908, 696-4670.  Corolla PFF 9581 E-E90 automatic $300 000, Townace small bus PFF 6536, stick gear - $460 000. Call 6467339.  Tacoma dark blue 4x4, year 2008, fully accessorised with 20" chrome mags $4.8M neg.

GSS series, 1 CRV $1.850M neg. excellent condition Tel: 6415670.  you buying or selling used motor vehicles? In stock, 170, 192, 212, Spacio, NZE, Fielder wagons, minibus and much more. Call 619-5784  Toyota Carina (212) PKK series, fully loaded in good working condition. Interested persons kindly contact 645-6828, 650-6230.  CRV PMM 1805, Honda CRV PKK 1931, Super Custom bus BRR 338 - Tel: 6693933, 694-5026, 653-2518.

VEHICLES FOR SALE   Super Custom PKK 691 and 2RZ BRR 764, excellent condition. Contact 6121718, 325-3057.  2005 BMW 318i, staggered rims, HID headlamps, leather interior, DVD sound system, projectors, one of a kind. Price $2.9M. Tel 626-2466, 220-5124.

 Tacoma 4x4, stick shift, AC, bull bar, tool kit, high lift; in immaculate condition.

Call: 671-7450, 626-5306.                              Lancer Evolution, two turbo charge, mag rims, air brush, DVD player, amps, speakers. Call: 626-2095. Hilux 4x4 single cab, diesel, turbo, pick-up - Registration GRR, no reasonable offer refused - Tel: 616-0427, 689-3612.   4-Runner V8 Sport Edition and 2005 Toyota 4Runner V8 Limited Edition, both in excellent condition. Prices neg.

Contact 624-2765, 600-2765.  Sale! Unregistered, fully loaded Toyota IST $2,150,000 new model Raum $2,250,000 & Mazda Axela $2,300,000. 643-6565, 226-9931.  black Toyota Raum PMM series, flair kit, fog lamps, AC, black and chrome rims, lady-driven like new. Price $1.1M. Tel 626-2466, 220-5124.

 MUST GO :Mercedes Benz S300 bullet proof, leather seats, automatic,cd and DVD player 2 screens, lots of extras, 19" rims $1.8M cash. Tel: 639-2000

 MUST GO :Mitsubishi 3000GT sports car, 18" rims, leather seats, C d P l a y e r, a m p a n d b o x , hid lights, excellent condition $1.4M neg or financi n g a v a i l a b l e . Te l : 6 3 9 2000

/Housekeeper to work in Campbellville. References needed. Send application to P.O. Box 101302.

 Number 223-1239, 629-5178 - 92 Duncan Street, Campbellville over Sheriff Street, Lexus RX 300 - $4.5M, AT 192 Carina, AT 212 Carina, Toyota Raum, Toyota Marino, Honda Civic.

 mature general worker and one handyman to work at Lethem. Attractive salary and accommodation provided. Contact 644-3555, 679-1579, 676-9753.  cook to do frying of fish, chicken and fries. Apply in person at Blue Martini Club between 17:00hrs and 18:00hrs at 169 Lamaha Street, Newtown, Georgetown

 Private RZ bus in excellent condition. Comes with: Brand new Bluetooth CD deck, brand new remote start and alarm system, brand new mag rims & Super Custom seats. Excellent deal. Owner leaving country.Contact # 627-9424/227-0638  GNN series, model M truck, with original winch in excellent condition, one 2002 yellow Honda 4x4 ATV, with hand shift gear in excellent condition, one 051 Stihl chain saw. Call 6914055, 226-5841.  Tacoma 2011, fully loaded with extended cab, rear wheel drive and 4-cylinder engine, new model interior, ABS/traction/stability control, good condition. Price $3.5M neg. email: nytech18@aol.com Tel: 225-4413, 614-0949, 621-2677, 671-8883.  in stock: High grade reconditioned vehicles with warranty, Premio, Allion, Spacio, new and old model Fielder, Hilux, Coaster bus, Fun Cargo, Vitz, Belta, Axio, Rush and etc. Trade your old car for a new one!. Tel 626-2466, 220-5124.

             Tel: 2270265 227-1881, 629-5178, 627-8057. USED: Toyota Rav 4 - $1.45M, Raum $1M, Allion $1.8M, Tacoma (GRR series) $ 2 M , To y o ta R a v 4 , 2 0 0 4 $2.5M, AT 192 $900, Marino $ 7 5 0 , 0 0 0 , A E 11 0 C o r o l l a $1.1M, 212 Carina $1.25M, RZ bus $1.2M, unregistered Primo, un registered Tacoma, Hilux 4 doors.               Tel: 629-5178, 223-8655 - USED Toyota Rav 4 $1.45M, Raum $1.2M, Primo $1.9M, Marino $750 000, New model AT 212 $1.25M, Rav4 $2.5M, New Model Raum $1.45M, Primo $2.5M (unregistered), AT 192 $900 000, Allion $1.8M, AE 110 Corolla $1.1M, Honda Accord $900 000, Cedia Lancer $1.1M Tacoma (GRR series) $1.9M, Range Rover des 5L eng. Solid Def. $5M, RZ bus $1.2M.  tractors 235 Massey Ferguson, Ford and John Deere Tractors double and single drive , 185 Massay, 290 Massey , 3-gear stick, 275 Massey , 4240 Massey , 5000 Ford , 6600 Ford , 6610 Ford , 6610 New Holland Ford , 7610 New Holland Ford , 7910 New Holland Ford , John Deere 4WD, used engines 4- & 6-cylinder Perkins, Cummins, Deutz, Ford & also used new parts. Contact Ram's 619-4483, 226-6325, 2271454.

 new model RAV 4, dark grey, year 2008, TV, rims etc, immaculate condition, fully powered, PRR series. Must see to appreciate. Price neg. Tel: 628-7884.

 new Premios $2.350M each, Bluebird Sylphy $2.85M, 2007 Fielder $2.7M, 2006 Allion $2.5M, Axela sports racing edition $2.7M. Best prices around town, Tel: 616-3413, 692-6159, 626-7478.

:-Mercedes Benz A140 right hand drive, 38,000 km imported from UK with minor problem sold as is $1.8million.

Tel: 639-2000/225-2503        ; - T O Y O TA Bb late PPP series green original paint, fully powered equipped with a special factory sound system, TV deck, head rest TVs, back up came r a , r emote start, hid head and fog lights, 17" mag wheel, very clean $2.3 million . Tel: 639-2000

 ALL MUST GO :2LEROY TRIDENT cars, 250 CC, 5 speed, 4 doors, Power Window, keyless entry, Cd Player, Sunroof, PRR series almost new$450,000 cash or financing available through the bank 25% down and drive. Tel:639-2000/225-2503

 Ferguson 290 tractor 2WD, 8-speed just arrived from UK, excellent condition. Tel: 684-6661, 669-9315.

 silver grey Toyota Vigo: fully loaded with crash and tray bars, roof rack, excellent condition - Priced to go - call 623-5550.

 arrived body parts, engine, Premio, Allion, Corolla, Carina (212), Altezza, Raum new model, Hiace, Pitbull, Avensis and all latest models and used tyres 16-17-18 -     

  Colt Ralliart Turbo Sport (red) PSS 3844, immaculate condition, comes with launch control, Sparco racing seats, 16" mags, alarm system, Bluetooth, CD deck, 5 forward, manual gear box, gear shift security light with RPM and lots of other features. Price $2.7M. Contact 645-5900, 641-7000, 220,6829.

 Hilux 4x4, 2 doors, manual long base, Solid Def, excellent condition. Tel: 603-3384.

 vehicles: 2 Premio. Price range $2.35M to $2.45M and new model 212. Price $1.95M. Contact 222-5123, 628-3625.

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 T/Tacoma $3.3M, H/CRV $2M, Kawasaki - Ninja $1M, T/Sera $900 000, American chrome wheels 4x4 - 305x40x22. 2231885, 642-3722.

4-door Hilux registered and one King cab unregistered.

Contact 665-5776.

 Runx $1.3M, Fortuner $7.5M, Avensis $2.8M and 2008 Honda Civic $2.8M. Call 6178500.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

 single axle 10-ton dump truck, Cummins engine, high and low gear box, Rockwell DEF, big dump equipped with new tyres 3.2 - 654-6166.

  Super Custom BPP series and BSS series, and 110 Corolla PJJ series. 625-7283, 639-5484.

 H i l u x P i c k u p 1991 model, GGG 2558, driving condition, manual, recently sprayed. Call: 228-2574, 628-3363.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

 Hilux double cab parts: LN 65L, LN106, LN107, LN166 L and R, RZN 169R, KUN 25R; bodies, chassis, complete doors with glass, suspension parts, 41-9 front differentials - Phone 668-9933.

 forerunner, 4x4 automatic, power steering, AC, bargain price negotiable - 616-0427, 689-3612.

 private RZ 3L diesel minibus in top condition, never worked hire. Price neg. Owner leaving country. 626-1125.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

 Maxima, fully powered needs repairs sold as is, needs engine $150,000 cash 227-3939, 621-4000  H2SUT MODEL FULLY POWERED, FULL LEATHER INTERIOR, SOUND SYSTEM INCLUDE THREE AMPLIFIER, CROSS OVER LARGE SPEAKER BOX, SECOND BATTERIES, CD PLAYER, TV DECK, PIONEER, HEAD REST, TV, SEAN JOHN RIMS, 22"RIMS, BRAND NEW TYRES ORIGINAL CONDITION, EXCELLENT CONDITION TEL: 639-2000  MUST GO :Stretch limousine, Lincoln Town car, seats 12 persons, fully powered, leather interior, 18" rims, sound system, DVD TV system, lighting effects, rents for Weddings, Proms, Executive services, $5.4 million start making money today. Tel: 639-2000  ALL MUST GO :5 PCS -Trike Can- Am style Motorcycle, 200cc new, reverse gear, Projection and Led lights,Digital dash board, unregistered $195,000 cash or 10% down and ride financing available through the bank.

Tel: 639-2000

   66 Public Road, Eccles East Bank Demerara - Tel: 624-7808 (Randy), 233-2400, 233-2681 All types of Japanese vehicles, motor spares and accessories. In stock are: TOYOTA: HIACE minibuses (Pitbull), Hilux (single and extra cabs), Carina, Corolla, Rush, Allion, Premio, IST, BB, Vitz, Runx, Allex, Sienta, Raum, Spacio, Prado, MITSUBISHI Canters, HONDA - S2000 - sports car, easy credit available. All vehicles sold with warranty. Also available - degreaser in 45-gallon drums, 1-gallon bottles and spray bottles, right and left sliding glass, trunk glass, windscreen and door glasses for the Pitbull buses in wholesale and retail quantities.   Just a r r i v ed - n e w shape RAV4, CR V, Rus h , P r e m i o , B B , Raum, Prado, 4 Runner, Land C r u i s e r, Vitz, Allion, Ractis, C y l p h a , V i o s, A x i o , P i t b u l l bus, IST, Cami, AT 212, Voxy, Picnic, Alteeza, Spac io, P a s s o , Av ensis, Ipsum, Hilux, Platz, Wish, Vigo, Corolla, NZE 121, Caldina wago n , Dualis, Wingroad wagon, BluebirdSylphy, Townace, Liteace, X-Trail, Datsun pickup, Vannette, BMW, M i r a g e , Lancer, Colt, Dingo, Escudo, Honda Fit, Capa, Civic, Mazda Demio and more - Ray's Motor Spares & Auto Sales Sheriff Street. 227- 2322, 2272330, 233-5 1 5 1 .

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. Contact City Taxi Service. Tel: 660-1100.  to make doors, spindle turners. Call 664-2604.  all types of old circuit boards. Contact 669-1535.                      working female, to share room in Grove, EBD. Contact 6877376.  with own tools. Apply in person at 38 Cummings & Middle Sts.Contact 639-2000.  $15,000 per week. Call 640-6000 between 9:30 AM & 4:00 PM  Turners, cabinet joiners, door makers Call 664-3604..        drivers with hire car and minibus licence. Call 645-0025.  domestic maid, one live-in babysitter. Tel: 227-0702, 691-5650.  waitress between ages 18 and 30, to work in sports bar on ECD. Tel: 685-0511.  in Trinidad to work, urgent within the ages of 2540. Tel: 682-3462  to work every other day at East Coast Demerara location. Tel:6246772.  clerk with three years experience. Must have Maths and English. Call 644-3118, 223-5401.  Domestic between ages 25 and 35 years. Please call 699-1212, 227-3341.  top flat with internet access, generat o r a n d p a r k i n g . Te l : 2 2 5 0545.  one-bedroom apartment, with parking and overhead tank. Tel: 2250545.  female housekeeper, 25-40 years old. Must be an excellent cook. One yard boy to work. Contact 689-9910.  domestic help to work from 08:00hrs to 16:00hrs in Diamond, EBD. Contact 2162992, 610-5721.  Handyman to work in and around factory between ages 18 and 25 years. Please call 699-1212, 227-3341.  Cashier to work every other day at East Coast Demerara location Call 624672.  one two- or threebedroom house on ECD or EBD. Call 642-3941.  to build kitchen cupboards and closets. Apply Household Plus, 131 Regent and Cummings Streets.  & female between ages 18 and 25 years, to work in factory Please call 223-0090 for more information.  and private cars, minibuses to work in Taxi Service Pool countrywide. Call 666-3751.  female to work in factory between the ages of 18 and 25 years. Please call 699-1212, 227-3341.

waitress to work in restaurant. Contact Baby, 1 B Shell Road Kitty between 09:00hrs and 11:00hrs or call 227-0743. -bedroom unfurnished apartment, Kitty Campbellville $25,000-30,000 . Patsy 6395824,649-0329 David.  pastry chefs, roti makers, servers, cooks, cleaners, managers preferably with experience in restaurant industry. Call 614-9960, 603-4444 for more information.  Minimum 2 years experience must be over 25 yrs old and have 2 references.Police clearance is required apply to Lens Décor 8 Sheriff Street, G/town.  bar persons and two waiter/waitresses for Blue Martini Club. Make application and come to Manager at Pete's Real Estate, Lot 2 George Street, Werk-enRust.  house to rent $40 000 to $50 000 monthly, on or before February 1 in Georgetown or Cummings Lodge. Contact Mrs Philadelphia 613-1562.  Apply to Regent Household Electronics 143 Regent Road, Bourda (The Big Blue store) between Albert and Light Streets) Tel: 227-4402.  . Kindly apply with application to K&B Mining & Hardware Supplies, Lot 152 Church Street, Alberttown. Tel: 225-0349, 222-2475.  two-bedroom bottom flat $90 000 monthly or two rooms renting $3 500 daily per person. Call 682-3813, 2274910, 616-0388.  Workers, GTI or GITC Male or Female graduates preferred. CANTER DRIVERS, MARKETING ASSISTANT, Drivers Licence required. Tel. 266 4427  you know of someone who is looking for an apartment to rent or have one to rent or looking for a house or land to buy or have one to sell? Then call 6165914, 615-5734 and get your commission as soon as the deal closes.  one- and twobedroom apartment in Alberttown, Queenstown, Kitty and Campbellville US$600 monthly.

Prices for long-term rentals are neg. Call 223-1440, 626-4487, 660-7672.  mature experienced driver. Apply to Regent Household Electronics, 143 Regent Road, Bourda (the big blue building) between Albert and Light Streets.

Tel: 227-4402.  Assistant: Must possess 5 subjects CXC including English, Mathematics and Information Technolo g y. A p p l i c a n t s m u s t h a v e driver's licence. Apply at Buyme Auto Sales, 75 Garnett Street, Kitty.  to work across Guyana in the following positions - Managers, Supervisors, Office Assistants, Indoor and Outdoor Sales Representatives, Cooks, Drivers, Security Guards, Farm Hands, Land Clearers, Electricians, Technicians, Carpenters, Painters, Masons, Mechanics, Welders, Canteen Attendants, Cleaners call 666-3751.  immediate hire Visiting Supervisor at least 21 years of age, ability to read, speak and write efficiently in English.

Must be professional, reliable and punctual. Military experience a plus, must have own transportation. Preference will be given to candidates that are available to start immediately.

For interview please call 2234033, 600-4050.

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Afridi blitz in vain as New Zealand spank Pakistan … Elliot shines with bat and ball

(REUTERS) Grant Elliot’s all-round performance eclipsed Shahid Afridi’s 29ball blitz to secure New Zealand a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first One Day International in Wellington yesterday.

Elliot took three wickets for 26 runs to help the hosts bowl out Pakistan for 210 in 45.3 overs at the Westpac Stadium.

He then returned to hit an unbeaten 64, adding 112 runs with Ross Taylor (59 not out) as New Zealand romped home with 10.3 overs to spare.

Earlier, Afridi blasted a 29-ball 67 and captain Misbah-ul-Haq stroked a patient 58 to help Pakistan overcome a terrible start and post 210.

Put in to bat, Pakistan lost their opener Mohammad Hafeez for a duck to the fifth delivery of the day and kept losing wickets to slump to 127 for six in the 36th over.

Kiwi pacemen Kyle Mills (2-29) and Trent Boult (2-25) stifled the visiting batsmen and struck

Ross Taylor and Grant Elliott celebrate New Zealand’s victory in Wellington, yesterday. at regular intervals to put sixes, the third bringing Pakistan on the mat before up his fifty before Adam Afridi went on the attack.

Milne dismissed him in the Dropped on 14 by 44th over. rival captain Brendon Misbah, who was McCullum, the flamboyant content playing second Pakistan all-rounder added fiddle to Afridi, perished 71 runs with Misbah in in the 42nd over trying to 6.2 overs to lend some accelerate. respectability to the total.

The Kiwis were off to Afridi blasted nine a flying start with the first boundaries in his blistering three overs yielding 31 knock to go with three runs before McCullum fell.

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Scoreboard PAKISTAN innings M. Hafeez b Mills 0 A. Shehzad c Ronchi b Boult 15 Y. Khan lbw b Mills 9 Misbah-ul-Haq c Latham b Elliott 58 H. Sohail c Guptill b Anderson 23 U. Akmal b Elliott 13 S. Ahmed c Latham b Anderson 5 S. Afridi c Guptill b Milne 67 B. Bhatti c Guptill b Boult 0 E. Adil c B. McCullum b Elliott 6 M. Irfan not out 1 Extras: (lb-3, nb-1, w-9) 13 Total: (all out, 45.3 overs) 210 Fall of wickets: 1-0, 2-29, 3-32, 4-81, 5-113, 6-127, 7-198, 8-203, 9-203.

Bowling: K. Mills 10-2-29-2 (nb1, w-1), T. Boult 9-0-25-2 (w2), A. Milne 10-0-43-1 (w-3), B. McCullum 6-0-37-0, C. Anderson 6-0-47-2 (w-2). G. Elliott 4.3-0-263 (w-1).

NEWZEALAND innings M. Guptill c Bhatti b Irfan 39 B. McCullum c Shehzad b Bhatti 17 T. Latham c S. Ahmed b Afridi 23 R. Taylor not out 59 G. Elliott not out 64 Extras: (lb-3, w-8) 11 Total: (for 3 wickets, 39.3 overs) 213 Fall of wickets: 1-31, 2-75, 3-101.

Bowling: M. Irfan 10-2-60-1 (w-5), B. Bhatti 8-0-51-1 (w-1), E. Adil 7.3-0-44-0, S. Afridi 10-0-39-1 (w2), H. Sohail 4-0-16-0.

Tom Latham (23) could not convert the start he got either but Martin Guptill contributed 39 runs before the un-separated Elliot-Taylor partnership took the game away from Pakistan.

Elliot hit eight boundaries in his 68-ball knock, the last sealing the team’s victory.

Napier hosts the second and final ODI on Tuesday.

Sturridge scores on comeback as Liverpool beat West Ham

By Mike Collett LONDON, England (Reuters) - England striker Daniel Sturridge celebrated his return after a five-month injury layoff when he came off the bench to score as Liverpool beat West Ham United 2-0 in the Premier League yesterday.

Sturridge, who last played on August 31, came on in the 68th minute and found the net 12 minutes later to seal the points for Liverpool who climbed above West Ham into seventh spot in the table.

Daniel Sturridge Raheem Sterling had spot when they won 3-0 at given them the lead six West Bromwich Albion, minutes into the second who inflicted a surprise 1-0 half at Anfield. defeat on Spurs at White Manchester United Hart Lane. avenged their shock 5-3 Chelsea lead the table defeat at Leicester City with 52 points, five ahead of in September when they Manchester City, who they crushed Nigel Pearson’s play at Stamford Bridge at bottom-of-the-table side 3-1 1730GMT. at Old Trafford to maintain Manchester United their challenge for a top-four are third on 43, ahead of finish.

Southampton on 42, Spurs Tottenham Hotspur 40, Arsenal 39 and Liverpool also kept up their push 38. for a Champions League Robin van Persie,

Radamel Falcao and an own goal by Wes Morgan before halftime put United in command against Leicester who replied with a consolation from Marcin Wasilewski 10 minutes from the end.

Spurs were 2-0 up in 15 minutes at The Hawthorns thanks to goals from Christian Eriksen and Harry Kane, who added the third with a second-half penalty, his 20th goal of the season.

The only winners among the bottom eight clubs were Sunderland, who beat Burnley 2-0 thanks to goals from Connor Wickham and Jermain Defoe, who scored his first goal for his new club after 34 minutes.

There was no joy for any of the bottom four, with Leicester and Burnley losing along with Queens Park Rangers who went down 3-1 at Stoke City for whom Jonathan Walters scored a hat-trick.

Hull City lost 3-0 at home to Newcastle United and Everton won 1-0 at Crystal Palace

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“I sent my CV to the government about three years ago and I received an email from the Minister of Sport back then, thanking me for my CV and said he would get back to me.

That was three years ago. So it’s not that I haven’t tried,” the legendary West Indies batsman said.

“The game hasn’t changed, the ground remains the same 22 yards, and 75 yards, all that has changed sadly is the quality of cricket. Don’t talk administration. If we focus on cricket we wouldn’t have time to focus on administrators. That maroon cap, that blazer and winning for the West Indies meant the most to us back in the day,” he further pointed out.

The only difference, the Berbician pointed out, is the era, as Kallicharran urged the future generation of the game “to don’t think about the game as a short-term career.

“If you look long-term, you will have a vision and that vision will be to perform and then your career takes off.

When we were playing - from the Sir Garfield Sobers to all the other greats - if we were to say that we were underpaid, imagine what the ones before us were getting.”

Kallicharran listed Sir Gary Sobers, Sir Frank Worrell, Rohan Kanhai and Lance Gibbs as some of the greatest to ever play the game of cricket and said, “If we look at the game itself, they set a high standard for us to walk in and all we had to do was to maintain it and the rest would have to follow.”

Over the last two years, the GCB along with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) had been at loggerheads with the Government of Guyana over the Cricket Administration Act. The passage of the Bill; the first of its kind in Guyana, had aggravated that already fragile relationship between the parties, but, Kallicharran is optimistic that “if everything works out well and the board gets over everything that’s happened, people like me can contribute and bring back things. Forget West Indies Cricket, develop Guyana First!”

A left-handed batsman and right-arm off-spinner, Kallicharran was known for his elegant, watchful batting style. He was a Wisden Cricketer-of-the-Year for 1973.

He was part of the 1975 and 1979 teams that won the ICC Cricket World Cup. His highest score is 187 against India on the 1978–79 tour. Kallicharran also found success with Warwickshire in English County cricket. While playing against minor county Oxfordshire in the 1984 oneday Natwest Trophy he scored 206 and took 6 for 32.

One of his most memorable international innings, a knock of 158 against England, was shrouded in controversy when he was run-out by Tony Greig on the final ball of the first day.

He attempted to join World Series Cricket, but failed, and was appointed captain of the West Indies in 1977–1978 when Clive Lloyd resigned over the Packer issue.

Kallicharran was later involved in further controversy when he led an unofficial rebel tour to South Africa in defiance of the Gleneagles Agreement and antiapartheid protesters in that country who asserted that official sporting structures were discriminatory and saw out the rest of his career playing for Orange Free State and Transvaal in South African domestic cricket.

Jamaica on the verge of blood-testing athletes KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC) - Jamaica is on the verge of introducing bloodtesting for its athletes as the country continues its effort to recover from a doping scandal which rocked the sport of track and field here nearly two years ago.

Executive Director of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), Carey Brown, says blood-testing will be introduced by the end of the 2014/15 fiscal year.

“We are putting the systems and protocols in place … we’re a good way down the track in terms of where we need to go,” said Brown at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Friday at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

“We are targeting before the end of the financial year”.

Several persons, including blood collection and doping control officers, were trained last November under a

UNESCO programme, as part of preparation for the new sampling procedure.

“We are in the process of (finalising) contracts with them, because we’re using phlebotomy companies, so that we will be able to start blood collection as part of our programme,” said Brown.

“We have trained additional sample collection personnel, doping control officers and chaperones … and we are in the process of having the fieldwork done, so that we can certify persons.”

A number of Jamaican athletes including former 100-metre world-record Holder Asafa Powell, Olympic medallist Sherone Simpson and Olympic champion Veronica Campbell-Brown have tested positive for banned substances in recent years.

Currently, JADCO only uses urine samples to test athletes for prohibited substances.

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Serena continues mastery of Sharapova for magical 19th title American’s 19th major title puts her third on all-time list Becomes oldest woman in pro era to win Melbourne title

By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE, Australia (Reuters) - A sickly Serena Williams gave Maria Sharapova another serving of grand slam heartbreak yesterday, to win the Australian Open and bolster her claims to be the all-time greatest player with her 19th major title.

Though wheezing, coughing and forced off court to be sick during a rainbreak, Williams’ serve stayed in the rudest of health and her athleticism astonished in a nerve-shredding 6-3, 7-6(5) victory under the lights of Rod Laver Arena.

In sealing her sixth title at Melbourne Park, Williams surpassed Martina Navratilova, the woman who handed her the trophy, and Chris Evert in grand slam title wins, while drawing level with fellow American Helen Wills Moody, third in the all-time list.

At 33, the oldest Australian Open winner in the professional era and still the boss, Williams left few in doubt that the pursuit of Steffi Graf’s 22 titles and Margaret Court’s 24 would continue.

“I would love to get to 22,” the top seed told reporters, her voice still raspy from a week-long cold.

“Nineteen was very difficult to get to. Took me 33 years to get here. So I would love to get there. But I have to get to 20 first, and then I have to get to 21.

“There are so many wonderful young players coming up, so it will be a very big task. “(Nineteen) was my goal. So I didn’t think it would happen this fast, to be honest, but it feels really good.”

In her 19th match against Sharapova, and after defeating 19-year-old American Madison Keys

in the semi-finals, it was Williams’ 18th ace that sealed the match on the third match point.

She bounded around the court like a woman possessed, squealing in delight as Sharapova sat quietly in her chair, nursing the pain of a 16th straight defeat by Williams and a third loss in grand slam finals to the American champion.

Steamrolled in the opening set, the five-time grand slam champion was magnificent in the second as she dragged herself off the canvas and staved off defeat twice on match points with crunching winners that teased the lines.

A 2008 winner at Melbourne Park, but runnerup to Williams in the 2007 tournament and again at Roland Garros in 2013, Sharapova’s last win over the American came in 2004, when she was a 17-year-old sensation still finding her feet.

SERENA WALL Now 27, Sharapova said she felt she was getting closer to crashing through the Serena wall.

“I feel like I gave myself a second life in this tournament and I gave myself an opportunity,” Sharapova, nearly dumped out in the second round by compatriot Alexandra Panova, said at the trophy ceremony.

“It wasn’t quite enough today, but I’m proud of the effort.

“I’ve had some of the best memories of my career on this court but also some of the biggest losses of my life on this court, but that’s the life of a tennis player.”

Though sharing raw power and mental toughness, Sharapova and Williams have never been close and there was little warmth on a chilly night as the pair posed on court for the pre-game pictures.

On her first shot,

Serena Williams of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Maria Sharapova of Russia in their women’s singles final match at the Australian Open 2015 tennis tournament in Melbourne yesterday.

Credit: REUTERS/David Gray Williams made her intentions clear, with a thumping backhand return too hot to handle.

A break point followed and Sharapova, already under pressure, doublefaulted to concede serve.

Rain fell midway the set, forcing a break and the

American bashed a ball away in disgust before marching to the exit and pacing a tunnel under Rod Laver Arena.

She returned, coughing into a towel but doubled back immediately, ducking off court again to vomit.

“I guess there’s a first time for anything,” Williams

said.

“I think in a way that just helped me -- I felt better after that. My chest was really stuck at that point.”

She came back to smash an ace and blast a forehand winner to close out the game and though dropping serve once, she broke back and

roared a blood-curdling “come on!” after taking the set.

Sharapova rallied, clinching a break point at 3-3 in the second, but an unreturnable serve down the middle slammed the door on the chance before Williams rocketed her 13th ace and third of the game to hold firm.

The Russian nervelessly slapped away a match point when serving to stay in the match at 5-4 and repeated the trick at 6-4 in the tiebreak, but as ever, Williams’ serve had the final say, the booming ace announcing the champion like the first volley of a 21gun salute.

The Italian pairing of Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini closed proceedings at Melbourne Park, beating French duo Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut 6-4, 6-4 to win the men’s doubles title.

Top seed Novak Djokovic will bid for an eighth grand slam title today when he faces sixth seed Andy Murray in the men’s singles final.

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Balboa double stuns Tunisia as hosts go through

By Mark Gleeson BATA, Equatorial Guinea (Reuters) - Javier Balboa scored a controversial penalty and then a stunning free-kick winner as tiny Equatorial Guinea produced one of the greatest African Nations Cup shocks by eliminating Tunisia 2-1 after extra time in yesterday’s quarterfinal.

A soft penalty in stoppage time allowed Equatorial Guinea to level when Tunisia seemed destined for the semifinals after Ahmed Akaichi put the highly fancied North Africans 1-0 ahead in the 70th minute.

Balboa converted the kick to take the game to an additional 30 minutes and curled home a stunning set

piece in the 102nd minute to win the game and set off jubilant celebrations across the small country.

Equatorial Guinea now take on either Ghana or Guinea, who clash in their quarterfinal in Malabo today.

Yesterday’s match will be remembered as much for the fairytale win as for the violent scenes throughout the game and after the final whistle.

The Mauritian referee Seechurn Rajindraparsad was the central figure as he handed Equatorial Guinea a controversial lifeline and then found himself attacked by furious Tunisian players as he was sped from the field by security officials.

As the hosts partied, fist fights started between the rival players with both

RHTYSC wishes Calavin Roberts a speedy revovery THE Patron, President, Management and Members of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club would like to wish Chronicle Senior Sports Reporter Mr Calvin Roberts, a speedy recovery from his current illness which has resulted in him being hospitalised.

Despite our disagreement on

Javier Balboa (2nd R) of Equatorial Guinea celebrates after scoring the second goal against Tunisia during their quarterfinal soccer match of the 2015 African Cup of Nations in Bata yesterday. (Credit: Reuters/Amr Abdallah Dalsh) benches at one stage laying into each other in unseemly scenes.

Amazingly no players or officials were shown red cards.

Tunisia were the better side in a game that had niggles almost from the start and made the breakthrough when Yassine Chuikahoui swept the ball out wide for Mohamed Ali Yakoubi to deliver a cross to Akaichi, who stole in behind the defence.

a recent article in the Guyana Chronicle newspaper, the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club would always be grateful to Calvin for his sterling contribution to our club in the Public Relations department.

We wish to reassure Calvin, his family and his friends that we would always have him in our prayers and we will also

As the game headed into five minutes of stoppage time, an innocuous-looking challenge from Hamza Mathlouthi on Ivan Bolado saw the referee award a penalty that put Equatorial Guinea back in the contest.

That set off a massive sulk from Tunisia that continued through extra time, exacerbated when Aymen Abdennour gave away a free kick

outside his area that Balboa expertly curled home.

It was the fourth goal of the tournament for the former Real Madrid winger, now the competition’s top scorer.

Earlier yesterday at the Estadio de Bata, the Democratic Republic of Congo came from 2-0 down to beat Congo 4-2 to become the first team into the last four.

Returning Clarke denies Australia rifts like to plead with all sports-loving Guyanese to join us in prayers for his well-being.

On my personal behalf and my family, I would also like to wish him God’s richest blessings.

Hilbert Foster Secretary/CEO RHTYSC

NOTABLE DATES NATIONAL boxing treasure Clifford Matthew Anderson aka Cliff Anderson was born on October 22, 1921 in Guyana and had his first professional fight 19 years later. Anderson kick-started his career on February 1, 1940 against an opponent named Young Julius.

He had his first seven fights at home before switching to the United Kingdom. In 1946 Anderson had his busiest year. He was engaged in 13 battles winning 11 of them.

Anderson made two unsuccessful bids for the Commonwealth featherweight title in 1947. Both times he fought Al Phillips. On March 18, he lost by points to the Englishman. In the rematch four months later, Anderson was disqualified in round eight by referee Andrew Smith for illegal blows He hung up gloves in 1953 with a record of 87 fights, 48 of which were victories and 11 draws.

Anderson boxed a total of 603 rounds in his 13-year career.

Anderson passed away in 1998 and the National Sports Hall was renamed the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in honour of his achievements.

SYDNEY, Australia (Reuters) - Australia captain Michael Clarke shrugged off speculation of rifts with Cricket Australia and his international team mates after making a successful comeback from injury in a club game yesterday.

The 33-year-old batsman, who underwent surgery on a troublesome hamstring in December, made 51 on his return for side Western Suburbs against Gordon.

Reports in the Sydney Morning Herald said Clarke had clashed with his country’s selectors over the deadline they had given him to prove his fitness for the World Cup, which Australia are co-hosting with New Zealand from February 14.

Even if he did return to health, the newspaper reported that his team mates had turned their back on the captain in favour of stand-in Steve Smith but Clarke said there were no problems.

“I’m not going to get into it. It seems like some people in particular are going to write what they’re going to write,” Clarke told reporters.

“I’m really happy and comfortable with my relationship with Cricket Australia firstly, certainly with my team mates, so whatever.

“It’s water off a duck’s back for me. I’ve copped it my whole career so it’s another day, another newspaper sold. I don’t really care. My job is to get fit and healthy and I can’t wait to get back on the park and play for Australia again.”

Michael Clarke Clarke has been given until Australia’s second World Cup match against Bangladesh on February 21 to prove he is fit to play a part in the tournament.

The combative captain is optimistic that he will be back at the helm for his country soon.

“I’m certainly ahead of where the surgeon and the Australian medical staff thought I’d be at the six-and-a-half-week stage,” Clarke said.

“The fact I’m back on the field playing is a really positive sign. I think the experts are saying I’m a good week-and-a-half ahead of schedule but it’s one day at a time for me.

“My goal is to get fit as soon as I can. Then there is a timeframe set

by Australia and the selectors that I certainly understand and respect.”

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GRFU heartened by NSC Sports Awards nominations THE Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) said it is pleasantly surprised and heartened by nominations of the various categories for the National Sports Commission Awards by its sister associations and stakeholders.

President of the Union, Peter Green, told Chronicle Sport the executives put in hard work.

“Many (executives) who work endless days and countless nights voluntarily, planning the strategic goals, policies and activities necessary to ensure the continuing growth and

cementing of the future of the Sport in successfully placing the country’s profile on the world stage.”

The focus of the union is Olympic qualification and participation in 2016.

The GRFU, its players and officials have been nominated in six of the 14 categories for the NSC 2014 awards.

The category winners will be decided on and announced when the NSC committee, comprising media houses and other stakeholders in sports, meets at the Cliff Anderson on February 20.

seniors are multiple winners of the NACRA 7s title and have for the first time won the NACRA 15s. Guyana is the only country to lay claim to both titles.

Together with this nomination, National coach Theodore Henry has been nominated for Sports Male Coach. He has the nod of four associations.

Peter Green The GRFU’s senior team has been nominated for Sports Team-of-theYear with five votes from various associations. The

There are three other nominations in this category.

National captain Ryan Gonsalves has two nominations in the S p o r t s m a n - o f - t h e - Ye a r award category.

The GRFU has also been nominated as the Sports Association-of-theYear – five associations

have recognised their efforts. They have also been nominated as the Most Improved Association for 2014. Two bodies have chosen them.

President of the union Peter Green also finds himself on the list of nominees for the Male Sports Official-of-the-Year award.

Dwayne Bravo quits Tests

NOTABLE DATES DONALD Allison was born in Guyana but competed mostly in the USA as a super lightweight boxer.

On February 1, 1991 he made an unsuccessful attempt to capture the International Boxing Council title. He was defeated by American Tony Martin who won by unanimous decision.

The fight was held at the Mark Etess Arena in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Allison was born on December 1, 1963 and had his first professional fight in June 1988.

His career lasted six years. During that time he secured a record of 14 victories, six losses and one draw.

Two of his 21 fights were staged outside the USA. In July 1992 he defeated Barrington Cambridge in Guyana, while in October of the same year Allison lost to Fabian Chancalay in Argentina. After retiring from fighting, he returned to Guyana and opened a gym in Agricola.

Allison was a few months short of celebrating 42 years when he was gunned down in September 2005.

Track and Field season opens today ATHLETES sample their first taste of local action today when the Athletics Association of Guyana’s 2015 season opens at the Guyana Defence Force Ground, Camp Ayanganna.

Athletes from clubs across the country are expected to participate in the Developmental Meet, which starts at 13:00hrs Junior, youth and senior athletes will compete in the 60m, 150m, 300m, 600m as well as the javelin, discus and shot put events.

The association over the years has scheduled three such meets in the first quarter of the year aimed at keeping athletes primed ahead of the national junior and senior championships.

These championships are used to select athletes for various regional and international meets that the association sets its sights on throughout the year.

The AAG, however, is late in running off its 2015 season.

Every season traditionally begins with a cross country race in the National Park but this year the first cross country race is set for the mining town of Linden on Sunday, February 8.

Dwayne Bravo was replaced as ODI captain and then axed from the oneday side.

DWAYNE Bravo, the West Indies allrounder, has announced his retirement from Test cricket, but wants to continue representing the side in limited-overs games.

Bravo had not played Tests since December 2010, and his decision comes after he lost the ODI captaincy to Jason Holder and was then axed from the one-day side for the tour of South Africa and also the World Cup. West Indies had pulled out from their tour of India last year under Bravo’s leadership over a payment dispute with their board and players association.

His subsequent removal from the squad had led to allegations of victimisation from his lawyer, but chairman of selectors Clive Lloyd had said there was no axe to grind.

Bravo was picked for the T20 internationals against South Africa and was also given a central contract by the board.

In the statement announcing his retirement, Bravo said it was a “difficult time” for West Indies cricket and those associated with it, but added that he still wanted to “serve” the fraternity with “the pride of being a West Indian”.

“Today I am announcing my retirement

from Test cricket,” Bravo said. “I have already informed the WICB of this decision and also indicated my desire to continue to represent the West Indies in the shorter formats of the game.

“Over the years, with the greatest enthusiasm, I have done my best with the deep awareness that I am ultimately representing the people of the game.

“I recognise that this is a difficult time for all of us. Our people of the region have seen and enjoyed great cricketing days but we will not return to glory until we agree to go forward with our love for the game and the respect of the administrators, players and the public.

“I have experienced the exhilarating joy of victory and the devastating pain of defeat.

The joyous memories will remind me of what we are capable of achieving. I want to be part of that mission.

“I thank the cricketing fraternity for their support and look forward to serving you with determination and the pride of being a West Indian.”

Bravo scored 2 200 runs in 40 Tests at an average of 31.42 with three centuries and picked up 86 wickets at 39.83 with two five-fors. (ESPN Cricinfo)

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Golden Jaguars versus Barbados; more than just a game - coach Shabazz

By Rawle Toney FROM 19:00hrs tonight Barbados will host Guyana’s senior National Men’s football team, known as ‘The Golden Jaguars’, at the Barbados National Stadium.

It is supposed to be just an International Friendly as both nations prepare for the CONCACAF 2018 World Cup Qualifiers later in the year, but, head coach of the Golden Jaguars, Jamaal Shabazz, has added an incentive to the game.

For years Barbados have been criticised for their alleged illtreatment and inappropriate actions towards Guyanese nationals, who travel to the

Island for vacation or even employment.

“I am throwing out a challenge to the Immigration authorities in Barbados as it relates to the game and our Guyanese people. If we beat you in this game you would not make life difficult for our Guyanese people who travel through the region not to cause problems, but to exercise their right for free movement to improve their condition,” Shabazz told a gathering of fans and reporters at the Jaguars’ Press Conference yesterday after their training session.

The two sides have met 15 times since 1993 with Barbados winning five of those encounters and Guyana

taking six while they have played to three draws.

Their last meeting on October 7, 2011, Guyana won 2-0 thanks to goals from captain Christopher Nurse and striker Anthony Abrams - at the same venue chosen for tonight’s clash.

Shabazz is of the view that “matches like these Guyana must use to show our worth as a people and rise above the treatment meted out to us and Jamaicans as we travel through the region seeking legitimate sustenance.”

In an interview last week, Shabazz told Chronicle Sport that losing to the ‘Bajans’ is not an option and that they would heading to Barbados “with a strong intention to

Jamaal Shabazz

Football administration has lost an illustrious servant!

“OH DEATH, where is thy sting, oh grave, where is thy victory!” It was indeed with a great degree of shock, and, overcome by emotional grief, that I learnt of the untimely passing of Bro. Aubrey Henry, former treasurer of Pele FC and the-then Georgetown Football League (GFL).

He also held similar positions with the GFA and GFF respectively, Kashif & Shanghai Organisation up to the time of his untimely passing and last but not least, vice-president, Women’s Football. Instinctively I can recall Aubrey’s bold and uprightness upon his entry into football around the mid-80s as Pele’s treasurer and representative at General Council meetings of the GFL. A few years later the individual was elected Hon. Treasurer, a position he served with distinction. Thereafter,

the GFA and subsequently the GFF, positions of Hon. Treasurer were within his grasp.

Additionally, mention must be made of his commitment to the “further development and promotion” of the sport of Associations and National Football, in a holistic manner, even when he served on sub-committees of the GFL and the GFF. To borrow a phrase “the running of football, must be done in a manner that makes dollars and sense, conducive to a business reflective of profit and loss!”

As far as I can recall Aubrey was one of the very few executive members of the GFF who were in the forefront at Council meetings for the restoration of the GFA’s voting rights.

And he was never afraid to back down from a debate, even if it meant that the former GFF president Colin Klass was on the receiving end. While he also dealt with heckling efficiently and professionally, with words to the effect: “Please, Mr Chairman, on a

point of order I’m on the floor. Allow me to speak uninterrupted. Who’s in charge of the meeting?”

Finally, it would be remiss of me not to mention, Aubrey never made enemies, despite how stormy a meeting was.

One could have been assured at the conclusion, his handshake or a tap on the shoulder greeted you, phone calls and text messages pertaining to your thoughts on an international match; enhancing crowd attendance and cost-cutting measures i.e overstaffing was among his ideals. So, too were his accounting policies and fiscal financial management, entailing the submission of vouchers and receipts for payments.

To his immediate and extended families, relatives, friends and colleagues: Kindly accept my sincerest condolences on the untimely passing of Bro. Aubrey Henry, brother, counsellor, motivator and a humble servant of football.

“May His Soul Rest in Peace!”

Lester Sealey

get a result because this is what we want to do – to get our minds to know that we have ambition. I can only talk about that.

After the game we can talk about what happened but for now, we’re preparing to get a result. No excuses. We have time on the clock and we’re going to get that win.”

Guyana squad for tonight’s game: Akel Clarke (GK), Derrick Carter (GK), Christopher Nurse (captain), Emery Welshman, Solomon Austin, Jamaal Smith, Colin Nelson, Kris Camacho, Joshua Browne, Dwain Jacobs, Trayon Bobb, Vurlon Mills, Eusi Phillips, Calvin Shepherd, Clive Nobrega, Sheldon Holder and Pernell Shultz.

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Petra/Milo Under-20 football tourney under way

... Wins for Charlestown, Kingston Secondary and Queen’s College THE third Petra Organisation, Milosponsored Under-20 Schools football tournament got off to an exciting start at the Ministry of Education ground on Carifesta Avenue yesterday, as Charlestown Secondary, Kingston Secondary and Queen’s College registered victories while North Georgetown and Mae’s Secondary played to a fascinating draw.

Playing in the opening match, Charlestown hammered

Freeburg Secondary 6-1 to send a stern warning to the rest of the competition.

Charlestown’s goals came from Dicquan Osbourne, Omari James, Joshua Persaud and Akeem Cosburt, while Freeburg’s lone goal was scored by Paul Caine.

The day’s second game was by far the most entertaining with North Georgetown coming from behind to gain a 3-3 draw with the tournament’s newcomers Mae’s Secondary..

Nicolas Spooner, Lloyd Anderson and Shemar Britton scored a goal each for Queen’s College, who defeated School of the Nations 3-2.

In the fourth match of the day, Kingston hammered St Rose’s 4-1, thanks to a double from Levi Williams in the 54th and 65th minutes.

Terrence John and Allister Holder were the other goalscorers for the winners.

Nathan Saul was St Rose’s lone goalscorer.

The tournament continues

Part of the opening ceremony yesterday today at the same venue with four more matches from 11:00hrs with North Ruimveldt facing Richard Ishmael while Christ

Church will tackle Houston Secondary from 12:30hrs.

Dolphin Secondary will meet Morgan Learning Centre from 14:00hrs

and defending champs Lodge Secondary go oneon-one with Queenstown Secondary in the final game of the fixture at 15:30hrs.

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... Wins for Charlestown, Kingston Secondary and Queen’s College See story on page 31

Emphasis must be placed on developing Guyana’s cricket first – Kallicharran ... Windies cricket legend ready to play active role

FORMER Guyana and West Indies captain Alvin Kallicharran said that the time has come for him to play an active role in helping to develop the game of cricket in his homeland.

The now 65 year-old Kallicharran scored 12 centuries in his 66 Tests played for the West Indies, with 187 his highest score.. He also played 31 ODIs during his 1972-1981 stretch of his playing career, after making his debut against New Zealand at the Georgetown Cricket Club ground Bourda in 1972..

While the focus is on developing West Indies Cricket, Kallicharran said that emphasis should be placed on developing Guyana’s cricket first.

Speaking at a Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) press conference on Friday at the Grand Coastal Restaurant, Kallicharran said his aim is to work with the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) from the grassroots level of the game; something he had even written to the Government of Guyana about approximately three years ago.

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At Friday’s press conference: From left - GCB vice-president Raj Singh, GCB president Drubahadur, Windies batting legend Alvin Kallicharran and GCB secretary Anand Sanasie.

Jamaica on the verge of bloodtesting athletes See story on page 26

Asafa Powell - among Jamaican athletes who tested positive

Serena’s 19th major title puts her third on all-time list

Serena Williams of the U.S. poses with her trophy after defeating Maria Sharapova of Russia in their women’s singles final match at the Australian Open 2015 tennis tournament in Melbourne, yesterday. Credit: REUTERS/ Issei Kato. (See story on 27.)

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