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President David Granger greeting people gathered at Parliament Building compound

New Head of State, David A. Granger waves to supporters following his swearing-in as President of Guyana yesterday

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David Arthur Granger sworn in as Guyana’s 8th Executive President

…extends ‘Olive Branch’ to ousted PPP/C administration …says let us put past rivalries behind us and work in unity

By Gary Eleazar HIS Excellency, Brigadier (rtd) David Arthur Granger, is Guyana’s duly elected and sworn 8th Executive President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Head of State of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. President Granger was administered the Oath of Office yesterday at the Public Buildings by Chancellor of the Judiciary, Carl Singh, in the presence of the thousands that converged to witness history. The Oath was administered following the reading of the Official Proclamation by Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Dr. Steve Surujbally. DULY ELECTED He declared to the nation, that as decreed by the Constitution of Guyana, Brigadier (rtd) Granger, who headed as presidential candidate, the List of Candidates fielded by the coalesced A Partnership for National Unity and Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC), had secured more votes than any of the other contenders at the General and Regional Elections and as such was duly elected Executive President. Head of State, Granger, in his inaugural address to the nation as His Excellency, the Executive President, pledged to work together with the ousted People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) and its leader, Former President Donald Ramotar, towards building a brighter future and in achieving the promise of a “good life for all.”

Secretariat (HPS) and will head the transition team in putting in place a new Government. Guyanese flocked to the polls on Monday 11, last, with GECOM recording the highest voter turnout in the nation’s electoral history. More than 400,000 persons cast their votes in support of the political party and leaders of their choice, but according

the PPP/C will hold 32 seats in the opposition benches of Parliament, while the APNU+AFC coalition will form the Government with the 33 seats and will control the Legislature. President Granger in his acceptance speech yesterday assured the nation that as soon as members of the 11th Parliament (MPs) have been sworn in, Moses Nagamootoo, his running mate, will be sworn in as prime minister of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. SWEARING-IN A sea of green had begun to inundate the outskirts of Public Buildings long before the scheduled 13:00hrs swearing-in ceremony. It would have to await the scheduled midday GECOM Declaration, a formality in the minds of most, as supporters streamed to the venue to get a glimpse of history in the making. The balcony of Parliament Building had already been prepared for the arrival of Guyana’s 8th Executive President and the corridors were jammed to capacity with dignitaries, local and international. Every facet of society had turned out for the occasion and despite some concern over the weather, the sun shone brilliantly, before, during and after Brigadier (rtd) Granger’s arrival. The Diplomatic Corps was in full representation at the highest level, with Charge D’ Affairs at the US Embassy, Bryan Hunt; British High Commissioner to Guyana, Greg Quinn; and Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana Dr Nicola Giles were also in attendance. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was also in full representation with the highest of its Plenipotentiary Representatives. The legion of business and other interests were also fully represented.

DAWN OF A NEW ERA: Guyana’s President and Prime Minister going forward, INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY Brigadier (rtd) David Granger and Moses Nagamootoo, acknowledging The official Inauguration Ceremony SOCIAL STRATA supporters converged at Public Buildings for the new Government is slated Brigadier Mark Phillips, Chief of Staff of for May 26, at the Guyana National the Guyana Defence (GDF), Commissioner Stadium, and as had been promised by of Police, Seelall Persaud and Chancellor of then coalition presidential candidate, Brigadier (rtd) Granger, to Dr Surujbally, it was the APNU+AFC which secured the the Judiciary, Carl Singh, were among those with reserved Guyanese will celebrate the nation’s 50th Independence most votes, ousting the PPP/C from Office for the first time places on the balcony of the Public Buildings. Anniversary from its colonial masters, under an APNU+AFC since its 23-year-reign began back in 1992. As APNU+AFC Leaders made their way to the public Government of National Unity. The PPP/C will for the first time in more than two decades buildings, those gathered erupted in explosions of cheers Among the first order of business, as announced by occupy the benches reserved for the political Opposition in the with the “butterfly effect” instantly affecting those President Granger, Lieutenant Colonel (rtd) Joseph Harmon National Assembly, west of the aisle. engaged in chatter on the balcony, small talk of the road has been appointed, temporarily, as Head of the Presidential Following the tabulation of votes, it was determined that Please turn to page 4

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David Arthur Granger sworn in ... From page 3 travelled and the journey ahead, the endorsements that came as surprise to some, the statesman-like difference of Guyana’s new President or simply taking a selfie with the who’s who of the Guyanese social strata. Notably absent was anyone from the leadership of the ousted PPP/C. None at Public Buildings seemed to pay any mind to the long-awaited GECOM announcement that was scheduled to be broadcast at noon with the official Declaration and election results.

bothered to find out as it was a scene replicated across the floor. The massive crowd erupted in frenzied, loud screams at the sight of the vehicles and security escort for what could only be the newly elected President. ALL BLACK This was dwarfed, as the decibel levels skyrocketed further when Guyana’s new leader emerged from his light green Mark ‘X’. Attired in black, the 63-year-old former military

GECOM Chairman Dr Steve Surujbally arrives to deliver the proclamation to the Guyanese nation The crowd had gathered for one purpose: the swearingin of Brigadier (rtd) David Granger, as President of Guyana and as GECOM delayed yet another announcement, in turn leading to an extended hiatus ahead of the official ceremony, the anxious were reassured by their elders. “It has been 23 long years my dear, we can wait a few minutes more,” one older woman could be heard telling a relative, friend or acquaintance; I never

commander was warmly received as he raised his hand to the crowd. Having dispensed of the pleasantries, social greetings and other formalities, Brigadier (rtd) Granger, with hands on the Holy Bible, held up by life partner, Sandra Granger, he took his Oath of Office and solemnly swore to uphold the Office of the President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and its Constitution.

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PRESIDENT FOR ALL According to Granger in his Oath, “I will bear true faith and allegiance to the people of Guyana.” Introduced to the nation for the first time as the duly elected Head of State, President Granger said he intends to be President for all of Guyana. The newly elected president in his inaugural address said, “I extend the arm of friendship to former president, Donald Ramotar, and the members of the PPP to join this great movement of national unity.” In his appeal to those gathered and the thousands paying attention across the country, President Granger said, “let us rejoice in the people’s choice.” According to President Granger, as the nation moves forward, “let us embrace each other regardless of religion, regardless of race, regardless of class, regardless of occupation…as fellow Guyanese let us work together to realise our inspiring national motto, One People, One Nation, One Destiny.” In his address to the nation, President Granger was adamant in saying: “Guyanese, the elections are over, the people have chosen their representatives, the Constitution has been respected, our democracy has been fortified, let us now put past rivalries behind us and work in unity to banish poverty, ignorance, fear and hatred.” In what was described as the first statesman-like address to the Guyanese nation in many years, President Granger said Guyana was not witnessing the swearing-in of a party leader, but rather it was the swearing in “of the President of all of the people.” He promised “I shall be a good president for all the people,” adding that Guyanese have chosen to inaugurate a government of national unity “and to promote multi-party, inclusionary democracy.” President Granger told the nation: “We are convinced that this is the best way to overcome our historic divisions.” YES WE CAN President Granger, as he embarked on his tenure at the helm, called on the thousands of jubilant supporters outside of Public Buildings to grab the hands of the person to his or her side and sing, the national song, “Let us cooperate for Guyana.” Led by their newly elected President, the throngs upon throngs of people that converged in and around Parliament Buildings, perched on every available real estate, hand in hand, sang out loud, “Let us cooperate for Guyana, let us cooperate for our land, let us resolve to fight together, see we do it right together can we do it,” to which the crowd screamed “Yes we can!”

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Ramotar declares ‘the struggle continues’ - PPP/C to move to the courts with election petition

By Vanessa Narine UYANESE, including supporters of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) should be justifiably proud of the party’s record of success in restoring the nation’s economy and dramatically transforming our country over these difficult years of struggle. “The struggle continues…we should be proud of our unstinting commitment and ceaseless efforts to preserve our country’s democracy,” said Mr Donald Ramotar, minutes after the declaration of the final results of the 2015 General and Regional Elections by the Chief Elections Officer (CEO), Mr Keith Lowenfield, and the announcement from GECOM Chairman, Dr Steve Surujbally, that Brigadier (rtd) David Granger is the new Guyanese leader. He stated that while results of the 2015 General and Regional Elections have been declared by the Guyana Elections Commission, they have unfortunately been “shrouded” in controversy. MANIPULATION In a televised address to the nation, Mr Ramotar charged that his party maintains its position that the electoral processes were “severely” compromised. “My party remains convinced that a recount would

‘We have agreed to pursue options for redress under the constitution and the law including an elections petition’

– Outgoing President Donald Ramotar

have proven beyond any shadow of doubt that the electoral processes had been compromised and the PPP/C would have won,” he said. The PPP/C leader added, “As you are aware, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic had requested the commission to conduct a recount of the ballots cast in view of the several irregularities and discrepancies found during and after the day of the elections. We believe that the electoral processes were severely compromised. That is why we requested a recount of the ballots. Regrettably, our repeated requests were denied by GECOM.” Consequently, Mr Ramotar disclosed that the PPP/C will be moving to the courts to advance its case. “We have agreed to pursue options for redress under the constitution and the law including an elections petition. Once again we are being removed from office, not through the will of our people, but by electoral manipulations. Yet we will remain steadfast in our commitment to the principles of freedom and

democracy,” he stressed. The PPP/C leader highlighted that GECOM by its constitutional mandate and the electoral observer missions

Outgoing President Donald Ramotar

‘I want to acknowledge all the hard work and sacrifices made by you in the campaign, particularly those supporters who toiled, sometimes unnoticed, to keep our machinery going. While we are disappointed, hurt and aggrieved, I urge you to remain calm in the face of widespread provocation associated with triumphalism’ – Donald Ramotar have made pronouncements on the elections without taking into account the real concerns that have been brought to their attention by the Party. “The right to universal adult suffrage and its exercise of ‘one person, one vote’ which the PPP won for the Guyanese people in 1953 is again under threat,” he declared. REDOUBLE EFFORTS Moving forward, Mr Ramotar assured that the PPP/C will redouble its efforts. “Let us not be daunted, but redouble our efforts to keep our party strong and resilient. As we look to the future we will stand with our people to continue the struggle for freedom and democracy as we did decades before,” he said.

On that note, the PPP/C leader thanked the members and supporters of the PPP/C for their “unwavering commitment and support and for the confidence” that has been reposed with the party. Mr Ramotar said, “I want to acknowledge all the hard work and sacrifices made by you in the campaign, particularly those supporters who toiled, sometimes unnoticed, to keep our machinery going. While we are disappointed, hurt and aggrieved, I urge you to remain calm in the face of widespread provocation associated with triumphalism. “…my fellow Guyanese, it has been my humble honour to serve you as president of our dear land over these past three

‘My fellow Guyanese, it has been my humble honour to serve you as president of our dear land over these past three years. I have upheld my sworn duty to carry out my mandate without fear or favour’ – Donald Ramotar

years. I have upheld my sworn duty to carry out my mandate without fear or favour.” He underscored the fact that the PPP/C has a proud record of building a free and democratic country. “Clearly these elections demonstrate that the freedom we have can still be compromised but we have always acted in the interests of all of our people. We will continue to do so and will remain steadfast in our commitment to serve all Guyanese and to work for the unity, stability and progress of our country,” Mr Ramotar said. PRESERVE PEACE The PPP/C leader also used his address to the nation to call on the leadership of A Partnership for National Unity and the Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) to take responsibility for the preservation of peace, during the transition. “I am urging the new President and the APNU+AFC leadership to take urgent responsibility for the preservation of peace, the respect for all our citizens regardless of race, colour or creed and the protection of all Guyanese irrespective of political affiliation,” Mr Ramotar said. According to him, Guyana now enters a new phase of political life, and he committed the PPP/C to strive for a strong democracy. “As we enter into a new phase of our country’s political life, the PPP/C will continue to strive for a strong democracy, a cohesive society and a better Guyana… may God continue to bless the Republic of Guyana,” Mr Ramotar concluded.

Editorial

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Guyana

Outgoing, incoming Presidents promise to work for national good

BOTH outgoing President Donald Ramotar and newly sworn in President of the Republic of Guyana, Brigadier (Rtd) David Granger had messages of peace and pursuit of consensual goals of equity, unity, progress and prosperity yesterday afternoon. Worthy of a President of a people of diversities, President Granger, in his inaugural presidential speech urged: “Let us now put past rivalries behind us and work in unity to banish poverty, ignorance, fear and hatred. We assemble here today to witness the swearing in, not of a party leader, but of the President of ALL the people. I shall be a good President for all the people.” This is a reassuring note on which to begin his term in office, because those who lived through the Burnham era are fearful of a recurrence of those oppressive socio-political dynamics, and if President Granger rules this nation with sensitivity to the sentiments and fears of the now Opposition supporters he will eventually earn their trust. In a conciliatory tone, the President stressed: “We the Guyanese people have chosen to inaugurate a ‘government of national unity’ and to promote our multi-party, inclusionary partnership. We are convinced that this is the best way to overcome our historic divisions.” If he succeeds in achieving this eventuality, where Guyanese cease to view each other with hostility and suspicion, then he would have earned his presidency, because this dark blot on the nation’s tapestry of cultures has, more than anything, impeded the realisation of Guyana’s full potential for social development and economic growth. President Granger noted: “We have witnessed the damage done to our beautiful country over the past twenty-three years. We have been mocked by the destruction of local democracy and the denial of local government elections. We have been treated with contempt by the dictatorial prorogation and dissolution of Parliament. We have had to bear the brunt of the high rate of crime including armed

robberies, arson, inter-personal violence, murder, piracy, rapes, road fatalities and trafficking in persons. We have had to bear the cost of the squandering of state resources on exorbitant but misconceived mega-projects. We have suffered most from the high cost of living and the high level of unemployment.” Continuing, President Granger promised, “We have not been filled with hatred by these conditions. We are, indeed, more determined than ever to refashion society into one in which our womenfolk can look forward to working for ‘living wages’ to cope with the cost of living; one in which old folk can enjoy adequate pensions and social protection. Our young people will be able to attain higher educational standards and look forward to finding satisfactory jobs when they leave school. Our women and girl children can look forward to living in safety and to being protected from abuse and violent crime. “We the Guyanese people have seized the opportunity to vote for human safety, national unity and inclusionary democracy.” These are great-sounding concepts and aspirations; and even the skeptics are hopeful that they come to fruition. What was of great significance was the assurance that, “We also wish to inform you that the outgoing and incoming administrations, respectively, have agreed to establish a ‘Transition Team’ to facilitate the transfer of assets and the transmission of information needed to ensure the continuity of government and to guarantee the stability and security of the state.” This is imperative for continuation of the undoubted transformation of the country’s developmental dynamics by the past administration; and while it must be a painful exercise to transfer the responsibility for taking the nation to greater heights on the development paradigm it has crafted and carved, the PPP/C leadership would not want its hard work and accomplishments to come to naught,

so this smooth transference is a natural prerequisite for continuation of the synergies that would enable the new governmental structure to pursue a national developmental goal. Outgoing President Donald Ramotar, in an address to the nation yesterday afternoon - immediately following GECOM’s announcement of the elections result, call on the leadership of A Partnership for National Unity and the Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) to take responsibility for the preservation of peace, during the transition. “I am urging the new President and the APNU+AFC leadership to take urgent responsibility for the preservation of peace, the respect for all our citizens regardless of race, colour or creed and the protection of all Guyanese irrespective of political affiliation,” Mr Ramotar said. According to him, Guyana now enters a new phase of political life, and he committed the PPP/C to strive for a strong democracy. “As we enter into a new phase of our country’s political life, the PPP/C will continue to strive for a strong democracy, a cohesive society and a better Guyana…may God continue to bless the Republic of Guyana,” Mr Ramotar said. Meanwhile, President Granger concluded his inaugural presidential speech at the Public Buildings yesterday by urging healing and conciliation, and pleading: “Let us embrace each other – regardless of religion, race, class, occupation – as fellow Guyanese. Let us work together, to realise our inspiring national motto: ‘One People, One Nation, One Destiny’. Let us be reminded of the famous national song: Let us co-operate for Guyana, Let us co-operate for our land, Let us resolve to fight together, See we do it right together Can we do it? Yes we can.”

Congratulations to David Granger, Moses Nagamootoo

I WISH to extend congratulations to Hon David Arthur Granger - President of the Cooperative R e p u b l i c o f G u y a n a , H o n M o s e s Ve e r a s a m m y Nagamootoo - Prime Minister, and the APNU+AFC alliance for achieving victory at the 2015 National and Regional Elections. As the new Cabinet is formed and ministers take their respective places within the ministries of Government from Monday (May 18, 2015), I appeal to our new President and Government to honour the promises made to the people of

Guyana during the lengthy campaign period and to create an avenue for inclusive governance and persons and institutions with common interests, thoughts and resources for the socioeconomic development of our nation as we proceed into a technologically advanced future. Additionally, I recall in 1992 when the PPP/C ministers took office there were the least of anything to hand over and to begin working with. Today, as Guyana has developed, there are tonnes of records, fixtures and fittings, land and buildings, motor

vehicles and contracted projects which are works in progress. In this regard, there must be a transitional period for the smooth handing-over process and accountability for transparency and continuity of development. Thus, I condemn the action of Mr Emile Mc Garrell – Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Water for grossly humiliating former Minister Irfaan Ali on Thursday, May 14, 2015. HANA MOHAMED

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Former U.S. Conspiracy, Collusion of President Jimmy the Observers and GECOM Carter congratulates President Granger FORMER U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who was here for the historic elections in 1992 and was here again for the recent historic elections but had to leave Guyana after becoming ill, has congratulated newly sworn-in President of Guyana, David Granger, on his ascension to the highest office in Guyana. “I would like to congratulate President David Granger and the APNU/AFC coalition on their success in the 2015 election. I have great expectations that the new government will reach out and promote healing and reconciliation in Guyana. It is now time for all Guyanese to unite and work together to realise the great potential of their country,” he said in a statement. Though former President Carter has departed Guyana, members of the Carter Centre remained to monitor Jimmy Carter the elections. The Carter Centre deployed more than 50 observers throughout all 10 regions of Guyana for the 2015 General and Regional Elections. Its observers have remained in Guyana to monitor the process of tabulating and declaring results. The Carter Centre has commended the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) for a job well done in managing the elections, and has declared that the process was free, fair, and transparent. The PPP/C has, however, contended that the elections were not without irregularities; but the British, Canadian, U.S., Caricom and Commonwealth observer missions have maintained that the process was fair and free of any irregularities.

GECOM should do recount before making ‘final declaration’

THERE is no doubt that the General and Regional elections were massively rigged. The Chief Elections Officer reportedly admitted that over 40 SoPs were faked and therefore not authentic GECOM SoPs. This alone is an indictment that the elections were rigged in favour of the PNC+APNU+AFC. Thus, it is necessary for democracy, that GECOM recounts all the ballot boxes. From the inception, the PPP/C General Secretary has been preaching and demanding, given past experiences, that those employed by GECOM to manage the elections, that their names be publicised so that the public could have some confidence in the process. This did not happen and the result is disastrous as we now see. It is very troubling that despite irrefutable evidence of mass rigging, the US, Canada and British envoys continued to maintain that the elections were free and fair. This is not surprising as the blatant historical interference by the USA and the British, especially in the past few years, seemed to be a well-orchestrated plan that continued until now. These envoys openly and deliberately got involved in the internal politics but did

cautiously, without stirring up any major reaction. This disguised interest in the welfare of the Guyanese people by the ABC envoys was allowed to go unchallenged. And yes, they are really not interested in the welfare of Guyanese. They are more interested in maintaining Guyana’s economic dependence on the West. The ABC envoys do not want Guyana et al to deviate and foster economic relations with such countries as China and India. Really, if the envoys of the ABC group were really interested in democracy, they would have advocated, given the evidence available, that GECOM conduct a recount of the ballot boxes. Unfortunately for the people of Guyana, but fortunately for the ABC countries, the false, disguised sense of caring for the welfare of the people, allowed for the development over the past few years, of a sense of respect which legitimizes the interference in the internal politics of the country, thus providing them with a sense of entitlement to make such outrageous statements that the elections were free. The observers went around the country and saw huge lines of Guyanese

waiting to vote, but they did not see the counting of the ballots; the stuffing of the ballot boxes and the fake SoPs. They did not see or maybe they refuse to see and hear about threats, assaults, intimidation and eviction of PPP/C agents. If they are really interested in the welfare of Guyanese then they ought to call upon and not pressure GECOM to prematurely release results but to have a recount of all the ballot boxes. Failure to do so will forever blemish the good work of Observer Teams that are so important for democracy. F i n a l l y, I w a n t t o encourage my fellow G u y a n e s e w h o re s i d e in the ABC countries to e-mail, fax and make phone calls to President Barack Obama; Stephen Harper and the British Prime Minister; your Senators/ Congress Representatives; MPs as well as Opposition representatives, urging them to demand that their envoys request and support GECOM in the recounting of the ballots boxes. Failure to support a recount should be followed by a demand for the recall of these envoys. CARL BASSOO

New Government should immediately reform, restructure GECOM

I AM one of those who called upon the PPP/C to concede their loss in the just concluded general elections. I did so because it was my belief that the entire electoral process was “free and fair.” I believed that the country should be spared postelectoral trauma that has unfortunately become the norm since the 1992 elections. However, the information provided by the PPP/C of a pattern of anomalies in 22 of the identified ballot boxes gives me pause. That the changes all conformed to a pattern that increased votes to APNU/AFC while decreasing votes from the PPP/C, appears too far-fetched to be mere coincidence. In the interest of transparency and the integrity of our electoral system, which is the foundational institution for instituting and maintaining a democracy,I urge that these ballots be recounted and the results announced before any “final declaration.” Merely comparing Statements of Polls is not sufficient.The PPP/C has promised to accept the overall, in toto, if this limited check on just 22 boxes is done. Surely this is not too much to ask of GECOM so that we can have a smooth postelectoral period. I note that at least two of the smaller parties, the URP and the OVP have both questioned the fairness of even the recount process. Surely their motives cannot be questioned, because they are “sore losers” who did not prevail by just a whisker.

THE 2015 General and Regional Elections are over. Guyanese have earned a much deserved victory. We have rid ourselves and the future generation of one of the most despicable governments in the history of the Caribbean and we now usher in a competent team of leaders headed by President David Granger and Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo. In this regard, I would like to congratulate the President, his new Cabinet and the ‘Unity Team,’ especially those young men and women that demonstrated stick-to-itiveness and singleness of purpose throughout this campaign. However, as we prepare to reinstate our next phase of democracy, Local Government Elections, in keeping with the campaign promise and to what Guyanese have been looking forward for the last 19 years, there is an urgent task at hand. The immediate reformation of the present Guyana Elections Commission. The reformation must include a complete restructuring and modernising of GECOM. In this regard, such a task should catapult its way onto the ‘first 100 days plans and legislative agenda’ of the new Administration in order to ensure an efficient commission and the timely holding of Local Government Elections. It is inconceivable that in this modern age an Elections Commission takes an entire week to tabulate less than 500,000 votes, notwithstanding the geographic challenges. I am quite sure our first form students would have accurately completed that task in less than two days. This is the fifth consecutive elections after 1992 that Guyanese had to go through this stress, torture and great uncertainty and GECOM seems unable to get it right. Thus it is time we say ‘enough is enough,’ Guyanese deserve better!

BAYTORAM RAMHARACK

BEVON CURRIE

Consensus politics is the way forward I HAVE written letters to the newspapers saying ‘consensus politics’ is the way forward. Consensus politics is where we compromise, build trust and mutual understanding and, dare I say it, respect for each other. Sometimes people get too wrapped up in what they are doing to see the bigger picture. What can be so difficult in seeing that both the Opposition and Government want the same thing, that is, to ensure a better life for the Guyanese people. I suggest the way forward is to practise consensus politics. That is, looking at where we can work together. Remember, we are not here forever. The very best we can hope for is to leave better institutions in place than those which we inherited. SEAN ORI/SEAN MCLEAN

ECHO delighted at Mr Granger’s election to highest office in Guyana CONGRATULATIONS on your election to t h e P re s i d e n c y o f t h e Cooperative Republic of Guyana. Echo is delighted that voters have elected you to the highest office in our beloved country. A s y o u k n o w, w e advocate for good environmental stewardship and have organised many local activities to raise

environmental awareness among local communities. In that regard, we look forward to your active support, to our advocacy. We are happy, too, with your public announcement on Saturday May 8, 2015, of your intention to set up a special environmental fund for future generations. We believe the best investment we can make for the

future is the protection and preservation of our environment and natural resources. It will always pay rich dividends. Best wishes as you begin your term in office. ROYSTON KING Executive Director Environmental Community Health Organisation

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The APNU+AFC coalition carried out a fantastic campaign - far more effective than the PPP and deserves a victory

I WRITE to applaud GECOM for its difficult work in the elections. Organising and holding an election in Guyana are no easy tasks. Counting the ballots and declaring the winner is even more difficult. And several questions have been raised about the credibility of the conduct of the elections and the certification of the results that cannot be dismissed. It should not be a court matter. It should be an accounting matter that can be easily rectified. Evidence has been presented to challenge the counting of the ballots and the tabulation of the results. Serious allegations have been made and there were even suggestions of a conspiracy (between GECOM staff and another party) and attempts to cover up fraud. In order to remove any doubts about the outcome, GECOM should seek to undertake a recount of the ballots and a verification of the SoPs along with those given to the parties immediately after the ballots were counted. It is not too much to

ask when there is a cloud of suspicion, especially when there is a close outcome. The Elections Commission must give the reassurance that it is not politically biased. As reported, GECOM’s chairman stated that all the ballots were recounted, as requested by the PPP in Regions 1, 2, and 8. We now learn, from the PPP, that no recounts were undertaken, and that only the SoPs were recounted. GECOM, therefore, has misled the public and the diplomatic community, if what the PPP is claiming is true. We are told that the Returning Officers (ROs) are opposed to a recount. If there were suspicions about the result, why would they be opposed to a recount? If the count is right, and they are confident about their numbers, why not have a second count? It won’t take long and it would have erased all doubts about an APNU+AFC victory. It is imperative that the Elections Commission act with alacrity and remove concerns that it is contaminated with politically biased staff, including ROs.

The public would also like to know how faked SoPs ended up in the office for input into the computers to determine the winner (but that is for a subsequent investigation). The APNU+AFC coalition carried out a fantastic campaign, far more effective than the PPP and deserves a victory. But the party should oppose a recount, failing which it will cast doubt about its earned victory. The party should agree to a recount forthwith, since it will not want to be viewed as being elected under a cloud of suspicion. The PPP has requested that 22 boxes be recounted in Region 4, where the party felt the numbers are not correct. The party says if the counts correspond to what are on its tally sheets, it will concede the results. That is a fair request. APNU+AFC should agree to the recount to erase all doubts that it has won. Even if APNU+AFC forms the government as seems inevitable, a recount is in order. GECOM should act immediately. VISHNU BISRAM

Congratulations to President Granger and his new Government I, Brandon Jones, Prime Ministerial Candidate of the United Republican Party (URP) differ and as such separates myself from any comments made by the URP in relations to a recount of ballots in the May 11, 2015 recently concluded polls. I believe to the best of my knowledge and belief that the results announced by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) are correct and the elections were conducted ‘free, fair and creditable’. As such, I will like to extend to Mr David Granger and the Executive of the APNU+AFC alliance my profound congratulations on his historic victory in the May 11, 2015 General and Regional Elections. Please know that you can count on my support and best wishes as you assume the duties of President and Commander-in-Chief of our beloved nation Guyana. It has been a keenly contested election and at the helm of the struggle I was heartened by your parallel belief in the development of Guyana and its people; and your will to put Guyana first. I believe Guyana is at a critical juncture in its development and I am trusting your leadership will guide the nation in a direction that will return the country to social, economic and political harmony, a country where every citizen regardless of ethnic origin, political persuasion or religious belief can live peacefully and achieve the Guyana Dream. My message is one of hope, freedom and opportunity which I know resonate with all across the spectrum of this great country of ours. I anticipate that there will be difficult times ahead as you and your team strive to rebuild our nation and to restore the dignity and pride of every Guyanese. As you restore internal security and put in place systems to ensure our territorial integrity, may the Good Lord, who has so blessed Guyana, grant you and all those who serve with you wisdom, strength and compassion in the coming years. BRANDON JONES Prime Ministerial Candidate (URP)

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Embassy of the United States of America congratulates President David Granger THE Embassy of the United States of America wishes to congratulate David Granger on his swearing-in as the new President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. “It is our hope that President Granger will work to repair the divisions in Guyanese society that have emerged during the election period and will work to promote inclusive governance and national development in the best interests of all of the people of Guyana,” the Embassy said in a statement. It said the United States of America pledges its willingness to work collaboratively with the new government in this regard. At the same time, the Embassy said it wishes to extend its appreciation to outgoing President Donald Ramotar and the members of his government for their service to the people of Guyana. The Embassy congratulates President Ramotar for

the numerous achievements that his government made in the socio-economic development of the country

Mr Bryan Hunt, Deputy Chief of Mission of U.S. Embassy in Guyana

Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry extends congratulations to new Government THE record will show that in the year before we celebrate our 50th Anniversary as a nation, the people of Guyana peacefully selected a new government to become the steward of our national affairs. There were of course some delays and hiccups which caused some tense, if not frightening moments. Through it all, however, we as a people and a nation showed the level of patience that prevented us from going down that path of senseless violence and destruction from which it would have been difficult to recover. As the coalition celebrates its electoral success in the coming days, it is critical that it realises the magnitude of the work ahead. A win by less than 10,000 votes is a clear indication that there is a significant constituency that needs to be convinced of the new government’s good intentions. Both sides of the divide during the election season show clearly that there is a lot of work to be done. We must caution, however, that the solution is not to focus only on allaying the fears of one section of the population but the establishment of a comprehensive social compact that ensures that all groups are comfortable living and prospering in Guyana as is their right as citizens. The coalition has already indicated that it is willing to work with the Opposition but it is also for the Opposition to play the responsible role in Parliament expected in a functioning democracy. It is said that third time is the charm. Once again, we have been given another opportunity to govern ourselves in a manner that will realize the potential that for the past 50 years has been nothing more than a broken promise. It is important we do not squander the opportunity. We may not get it again. We at the Chamber therefore wish the new Government all success and look forward to the forging of the partnerships so critical to the nation’s economic future.

and in strengthening the relationship between Guyana and the United States of America. “We look forward to continuing to work closely with President Ramotar’s Peoples Progressive Party/ Civic in its new role as loyal Opposition,” the Embassy stated. The Embassy also congratulated the people of Guyana on “a democratic and peaceful election and transfer of power and the leadership and staff of the Guyana Elections Commission on a free, fair, and credible electoral process”. Now that the election campaign has concluded and all ballots cast, counted, and verified, the Embassy said it is time for Guyana to move forward. The Embassy is also calling on all political leaders to work together in a spirit of reconciliation and to focus their efforts on collaboratively building the nation’s future.

TUF congratulates President Granger Marissa Nadir, TUF Leader

- calls for acceptance and moving forward

LEADER of The United Force (TUF) Marissa Nadir has, on behalf of herself and TUF, extend congratulations to President David Granger, and the APNU+AFC coalition on their victory at the May 11th Polls. Ms Nadir said that while there are still some inconsistencies in the results including the reconciliation of TUF aggregate votes, TUF is of the view that the coalition has won the elections. TUF is calling on supporters of all the parties to respect the wishes of the people and to behave in a manner that will restore the good within people. “This is not a time for gloating and over-zealous expressions of victory, nor is it a time to hold malice and hatred, we now enter a period of reconciliation and healing after a most divisive campaign,” said the TUF’s Presidential Candidate. TUF is also calling on members of the public to respect and embrace each other as we move forward as a nation. The party emphasises that we are all Guyanese, people of this great land and must live together with and in civility. TUF also expressed the hope that President Granger and his government will work towards the continued progress of our people regardless of race, class, creed or region.

Congratulations from Private Sector Commission THE Private Sector Commission, on this historic occasion, extends warm congratulations to the new President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, His Excellency David Arthur Granger, and his new government.

The Commission lauds the new President for a well fought campaign which focused on uniting the people of Guyana and for the promise of an inclusionary government which ensures that the needs of all the people are met.

We look forward to a new government which will encourage private investment and support the private sector as it continues to strive for the creation of jobs and the overall development of our country.

Muslim organisations congratulate newly elected President David Granger THE Anna Catherina Islamic Complex (ACIC) & The Guyana United Sadr Islamic Anjuman (GUSIA), on behalf of the wider Muslim community, have expressed “heartfelt congratulations” to Mr David A. Granger, as the 8th elected President of the Republic of Guyana. “In choosing you, the Guyanese people have chosen the path of change and optimism. At a time when the nation is so divided, the expression of faith in you and in the future is placed in the hands of yourself and your government. It is now up to you to bring about the unity that is so badly needed in our country,” Mr Hakeem Khan, President General of the ACIC said in a statement on behalf of the wider Muslim Community. “At this time when we must face the enormous challenges in this beautiful country of ours, your election raises immense hope for the establishment of a united Guyana and to preserve peace and prosperity as well as the enviable diversity of the peoples of this great nation,” Khan

stated. “We call on you to be a President

‘FLASKBACK’: Mr David Granger speaking at a recent Muslim function for every Guyanese; those who voted

for you and those who voted against you. Your extension of a hand to the Opposition party will be most welcomed to take our nation forward. Your leadership remains vital to meeting the tremendous challenges; peace and security and basically living the dream of a people who are united by race, by religion and by ethnicity. Guyanese are prepared to work together to build our country,” the muslim organisations urged. Khan assured that the Muslim community will work and support President Granger’s new Government and pledge its contribution in nation building. “As an Honorary Member of ACIC, we are doubly proud of your assumption to the highest office of the land and we are committed as a group to remain involved in the process of nation building by holding the government accountable for the decisions and the implementation of all the promises made during the campaign period,” Mr Khan added.

All Guyanese should congratulate the APNU+AFC coalition

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- on a well-deserved electoral win

FOLLOWING is congratulatory remarks to APNU+AFC from Dr Prem Misir: “The Guyanese people through the sheer power of their vote have brought forth to this land a new paradigm in Guyana’s politics; where no more would any one political party has an exclusive monopoly over the political destiny of any ethnic group. At the May 11,

2015 General and Regional Elections, the people spoke loud and clear about national unity as their critical priority, and they did this through fracturing the traditional support bases of the two major political parties. And for those who are reluctant to accept and engage this new historical reality must be deemed to be in denial. But for

now, all Guyanese should congratulate the APNU+AFC coalition on a well-deserved electoral win which places it in the driver’s seat to advance nation building, fully inclusive of the poor and vulnerable. Let me also use this window of opportunity to wish the coalition well in the formidable tasks that lie ahead.”

Dr Prem Misir

THE STEALING OF AN ELECTION By Dr. Leslie Ramsammy

MAKE no mistake about it – the will of the people was not reflected by the results of the 2015 Elections in Guyana. No bones about it, APNU+AFC stole people’s votes, in the same tradition and maliciousness of the old PNC, and with the same kind of collusion with the Guyana Elections Commission that was typical of the elections in 1968, 1973, 1980, and 1985. But this time there was not the same crude methods of those past elections. This time rigging was done through a sophisticated plan. Can you believe that they actually stole 10 PPP/C votes from every box and added these to APNU+AFC? Sometimes in tabulating results, mistakes can be made, but they will be random and the total will not match. But in these cases, the PPP/C votes were always short of 10 and APNU+AFC were always increased by 10. In checking just 7 boxes on the East Coast Demerara, the results that GECOM has for the PPP/C was short by 10 and APNU+AFC increased by 10 for each box. Amazing? But it is true. In checking another 19 boxes in South Georgetown, the same pattern emerged. This cannot be a co-incidence; it is a deliberate pattern of stealing. In how many boxes this happened? Because if this hap-

pened in just 10% of the boxes, it is enough to gain an advantage of 5,000 votes. The International and local observers

Dr Leslie Ramsammy concluded that the elections were free and fair. But they only looked at Election Day activities. Voting is only part of the process. The counting was done properly for the most part. The Statements of Poll were

– GECOM is part of the collusion

accurately filled. But then the mischief took over after voting was completed. The rigging of the results had to be done by GECOM staff. What happened after these Statements of Poll were delivered by Presiding Officers to Deputy Regional Election Officers, Regional Election Officers and to GECOM? Somebody altered the results in a pattern that strongly indict people with a well-orchestrated plan to steal an Election. The pattern was seen for many Statements of Poll. We have evidence for the box numbers and the divisions where this occurred. But GECOM itself, through the Chief Elections Officer and the Chairman of GECOM, confirmed that there were fraudulent Statements of Poll. Their Press Conference is evidence that they know of fraudulent Statements of Poll. It is an indictment of these persons that knowing and admitting that they know, they refuse to test the overall integrity of the elections. Why, for example, GECOM cannot publish the results they have used to calculate the overall votes, box by box, before declaring the results? Let us examine it and compare the box by box results with our SOPs. Give us just two hours to compare our SOPs with their tabulated results before they declare the final results. Tell me what is wrong with this request?

GECOM and all stakeholders owe it to the people of Guyana to verify, with no room for uncertainty, that the Elections results reflect the will of the people. If we are all so certain that the elections results are accurate, why then are we afraid to do a complete recheck to ensure that the results that GECOM tabulated represent a true reflection of how people voted? What is it APNU+AFC, Mr. Lowenfield, Dr. Surujbally, the ABC countries, the international observers and the Private Sector of Guyana afraid of? There was a sophisticated plan to steal the will of Guyanese people in the 2015 Elections and many persons are guilty of collusion. Criminal acts are evident and the question is how high up in GECOM is the collusion? Another electoral heist has been committed in Guyana. This time the Government has been the victim. But the rigging could not have been done by APNU+AFC alone. GECOM staff was intimately involved. Was there also collusion by international players? Could it be that the Americans and the British who colluded with the then PNC to rig elections post-independence are also involved again in stealing people’s votes? Just asking!

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David Arthur Granger sworn ...

Getting ready

Unity

Drummers await the Arrival of President Elect, David Granger

A snapshot of the massive crowd at parliament building to witness the swearing in of Guyanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 8th Executive President

All smiles for the big day

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David Arthur Granger sworn ... (PHOTOS by Delano Williams, Adrian Narine, Gary Eleazar)

Waiting for a glimpse

Coordinating last minute logistics ahead of the arrival of Guyanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new President

GECOM Chairman Dr Steve Surujbally arrives to deliver the proclamation to the Guyanese nation

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Adrian Narine photos A snapshot of the massive crowd at parliament building to witness the swearing in of Guyanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 8th Executive President

High level representation from members of the diplomatic community

Head of State, President David Granger, delivers his inaugural address to the Guyanese nation

Supporters rejoice as Brigadier (rtd) David Granger is sworn in as Head of State

Executive President Brigadier (rtd) David Granger, with Bible in hand, after taking his Oath of Office

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Brigadier David Granger, taking his Oath of Office

Delivering his inaugural address as Head of State of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana

Newly appointed Head of the Presidential Secretariat (HPS), Lieutenant Colonel (rtd) Joseph Harmon (left) were among those in attendance on the balcony of the public buildings to witness the swearing in of Guyanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 8th Executive President

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GECOM officially declares APNU+AFC winners of 2015 elections THE Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) yesterday officially declared that the APNU+AFC (A Partnership for National Unity and the Alliance For Change) coalition has won the May 11, 2015 General and Regional Elections. Speaking briefly at a press conference held at GECOM’s Media Centre in Kingston, Chairman of the commission Dr Steve Surujbally related that the commission has made a genuine effort “to do right and not to look right.” The Chairman noted that “I have spoken at length [about] the reason for these delays, all the legal items and elements we had to address.” The declaration was delayed by several requests for a recount by the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) who was unwilling to concede victory to the APNU+AFC. GECOM’s Chief Elections Officer (CEO) Keith Lowenfield made the official declaration at the press conference yesterday. He noted that the final results of the General and Regional elections show APNU+AFC with 207,200 votes and the PPP/C with 202, 694 votes, hence the APNU+AFC won by 4,506 votes. The CEO explained that the APNU+AFC will have 33 seats in the 11th Parliament, while the PPP/C will have 32. For the regional polls, the APNU+AFC acquired 205,001 votes and the PPP/C 202,268. (Rebecca Ganesh)

Chief Elections Officer Keith Lowenfield and GECOM Chairman Dr Steve Surujbally (Adrian Narine photo)

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SERIOUS WORK BEGINS - as Granger assumes Presidency By Tajeram Mohabir AMIDST a large gathering of jubilant supporters, many decked in the traditional APNU+AFC colours of green and yellow, coalition leader David Arthur Granger was yesterday sworn in a s G u y a n a ’s E i g h t h Executive President at the Public (Parliament) Buildings in downtown Georgetown. His name is now inscribed among the pantheon of executive presidents who presided over the affairs of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. Those are Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham and Hugh Desmond Hoyte, both of the People’s National Congress (PNC); and Dr Cheddi Jagan, Mrs Janet Jagan, Samuel Hinds, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo and Donald Ramotar of the

P e o p l e ’s P r o g r e s s i v e Party/Civic (PPP/C). Having taken the Oath of Office, the new President, standing in a stately posture and looking directly into the crowd outside the Parliament Buildings, told the large gathering that he would be a president for all Guyanese; and this drew a rapturous applause. Supporters across the country erupted in celebration on We d n e s d a y w h e n data from the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) showed that the APNU+AFC Alliance was in the lead in the 2015 General and Regional Elections. And yesterday, supporters travelled from near and afar to witness the swearing-in of their beloved leader. It was a joyous occasion, and some were almost moved to tears as the new President spoke about the

Supporters milling around the outside of the compound of the Parliament Buildings campaign trail and the need for national healing, while extending a hand of friendship to outgoing President Donald Ramotar and the PPP/C to join the movement towards national unity in building a better Guyana. The swearing-in was also attended by senior members of the

business and religious communities, and by leaders of the APNU+AFC coalition. MOMENTOUS OCCASION It was a momentous celebration for the

on their slate for the 11th Parliament. He said the APNU+AFC alliance harbours no bitterness towards anyone, and now that the elections a r e o v e r, i t i s t i m e for reconciliation and

looks forward to seeing the new President working to build a united Guyana, and that he wished the alliance well in its endeavour to build a better Guyana for all Guyanese. “I would like to

Former Labour Minister Dr Nanda Gopaul

IRO Chairman, Pastor Ronald McGarrell

Senior APNU member Ronald Balkan

large crowd, and other leaders also shared their optimism for a better Guyana. Ronald Balkan, an APNU frontbencher in the 10th Parliament, told the Chronicle that he was elated at the alliance’s victory at the polls, which was formally announced yesterday; and he said he was looking forward to serving in the APNU+AFC administration and being

national unity, and for peace and progress to prevail. Former Labour Minister Dr Nanda Gopaul, the only senior official of the PPP present at the occasion, magnanimously congratulated the alliance on their victory at the polls, and Granger on becoming the President of Guyana. BUILD A UNITED GUYANA Dr Gopaul said he

see progress continue. I would like to see a Government acting in the interest of the people, and President Granger said he will be a President of all the people of Guyana. That’s a good beginning!” the former Labour Minister said. President Granger has extended a hand to members of the former administration to join the coalition, and when Please see page 17

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Police officers man the gates to the Public Buildings as persons mount the balconies of Demico Roof Garden to witness the swearing-in of Guyana’s Eighth Executive President, His Excellency David Arthur Granger

SERIOUS WORK BEGINS From page 16 asked if he would accept this invitation, Dr Gopaul said he was not yet prepared to comment on that matter, but when the time comes, he would cross that bridge. For now, he said, he needs valuable rest. WORK FOR GUYANA Chairman of t h e I n t e r- R e l i g i o u s Organisation of Guyana (IRO), Reverend Ronald McGarrell, said he is hoping that the new President would have the support of all Guyanese in building Guyana. “Guyana is a country for everybody! I call on all Guyanese to put their energies together and build a bountiful and prosperous nation for our children and for our children’s children. I don’t think we should be fighting with one another, we should really care about one another; and the vast resources that this country has should be shared equally among our peoples, so that we can all live

happily. “I hope that this nation of Guyana can become an example to all other nations on this planet. I hope that all those Guyanese who ran away over the years will come back and build this nation. Guyana needs this expertise to continue to grow and develop,” the IRO Chairman said. But now that the e l e c t i o n s a r e o v e r, Reverend McGarrell said, it is time for the coalition to get down to serious business and keep all of its promises. “I want them to -- right away -- start making life better for all Guyanese. Make the country safer; make all the people well; take care of the elderly and the young people who need jobs. I would really like them to quickly put things in place so that people who have been suffering no longer suffer, and they become happy and glad to be living in this land.” A number of supporters of the APNU+AFC whom this

newspaper spoke with in the crowd also expressed similar sentiments. PROMISE The coalition had promised to review taxes, increase salaries and old age pension, focus on weeding out corruption, liberalise the telecommunication and information and communication technology (ICT) sectors, establish several task forces geared at curbing crime and strengthening national s e c u r i t y, a n d a w a r d benefits to the country’s small miners. The attendees paid rapt attention to the President, a historian and retired military officer who became leader of the Opposition f o l l o w i n g t h e 2 0 11 Regional and General Elections. President Granger said the election of the new president has fortified the nation’s r i g h t t o d e m o c r a c y. He pointed out that inclusionary democracy is the best way to overcome division in Guyana.

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ARIES - Commerce and communication rule the roost as Mars enters Gemini. It’s a good time to acquire knowledge, whether you’re eager to get a qualification to increase your income or you just enjoy studying. Go easy on Thursday, though, as complications could throw a monkey wrench in the works. Though it’s tempting to feel frustrated, it’s better to focus on the things you can accomplish. Things should be back to normal soon. Sunday’s New Moon can be helpful for reorganising finances. TAURUS - Money matters increase in importance from Monday as Mars stirs up this area of your life. While this influence can coincide with increased income, you might also have to deal with unexpected bills or expenses. Despite this, there are ample opportunities to earn extra cash if you want to. Be especially careful on Thursday, when frustration about money could come to a head. Sunday’s New Moon in your sign can ring in some changes, encouraging you to take positive action. GEMINI- You’ll begin to feel more like your old self again when Mars dances into your sign bringing lively ideas and unique opportunities your way. Your curiosity could lead you in interesting directions as you take in information, network, and make new friends. It helps to be discerning or you could find yourself drowning in a sea of facts. Set your course and stay on it for best results. Regarding money, an antique you own might be worth a lot more than you thought. CANCER - Although you may feel pressured at work, a focus on your spiritual sector encourages you to take a short retreat. You might want to make this a regular habit over the weeks ahead, giving you a chance to relax and recharge. Be mindful of your dreams, too, as their inspirational guidance could help you overcome any troublesome issues. Thursday needs careful handling, especially if your energy isn’t up to par. Lighten your schedule to make things easier. LEO - As your social life comes into focus you’ll feel a renewed determination to mingle with like-minded people. Mars hikes into Gemini on Monday to usher in a period when it pays to network and move in new circles. Expanding your social horizons can be the best thing for you if you’re searching for romance or a better job. On another note, trying your hand at a childhood hobby could be very rewarding and perhaps develop into a new source of income. VIRGO - The next few weeks bring opportunities to strike more than a few deals. Whether you’re seeking a new job, contract, or promotion, the way you connect with others can be instrumental in your success. Interview experts, gather information, and network with all the right folks and you can’t go wrong. Romance is in the air, too, particularly on Saturday, when a delightful transit is perfect for a special date. Meanwhile, Sunday’s New Moon encourages travel to faraway places. LIBRA - All set for a wild adventure? This week’s blend of energies can see you indulging a desire to explore and seek new experiences. Life could become more hectic and a lot more fun. However, things could come crashing to a halt on Thursday when an edgy influence causes frustration. If communication slows between you and another, ride it out. Things should be back to normal within a few days. Meanwhile, Sunday’s Taurus New Moon can be helpful for reorganising finances. SCORPIO - Your relationships have a soothing, grounding quality that makes your interactions positive and productive. The pace of life will speed up from Monday, particularly concerning finances and business matters. If you’ve been thinking of pooling your resources or talents with another, this is an excellent time to research your options. Thursday could bring delays to money matters, but if you’re patient things should return to normal fairly quickly. Sunday’s New Moon could enliven a budding romance. SAGITTARIUS - The people in your life will be enlivening and refreshing as Mars sparkles in your relationship sector. The folks you connect with can act as catalysts, encouraging you to try new ideas and opportunities. There may be times when you clash with them, too, but even this can have a productive outcome. Spoken for? You and your sweetheart may have a busy social life and plenty of plans. Looking for love? Dating should be a lot of fun, so go enjoy yourself! CAPRICORN - You’ll be motivated to tweak your diet and fitness regimen, and perhaps exercise more, too. In the next few weeks your energy level may peak, with a tendency to be restless. Daily workouts, hikes, and other strenuous exercise can help you stay calm and collected even in stressful circumstances. Allow yourself plenty of room to manoeuvre on Thursday, when things may not go as planned. Saturday offers the chance of a memorable romantic liaison. Perhaps you’ll be eager to repeat it! AQUARIUS - Your flirtatious side comes to the fore as Mars hikes into your pleasure sector this week. Eager to date? You’ll be in your element and ready to grab a golden opportunity for romance. Hitched? It’s time to rekindle the flame of passion by enjoying a short break along with a chance to celebrate your love for each other. The New Moon in your home zone on Sunday makes this an excellent time to get started on remodelling or a small DIY job. PISCES - Home is where the heart is when Mars dances into Gemini this week, encouraging you to get up to speed with household tasks and clutter removal. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with stuff, you might be motivated to get rid of it, giving you more space for your plans and projects. In romance, Venus shines her tender rays over a special love tryst. Saturday is the best day to connect with your latest love. A soft, enticing mood could tempt you to indulge.

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KIJANA LEWIS: A from-the-heart dancer, peer educator and actor

By Alex Wayne

THERE is a dancer, a peer educator, and most outstanding actor bottled up in one Guyanese guy who could easily have been average, but dares to push the barriers. From a clan of 4 boys whose siblings are all outstanding sports personalities, while he can play a mean game of lawn tennis, he is a sold-out arts enthusiast. Kijana Lewis, based in Turkeyen, Georgetown, is a high school and University of Guyana graduate with a degree in Public Management. He has worked at the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), the National Council on Educational Resource Development (NCERD), and the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE). However, while he could have been stuck in the mould of a corporate career, his heart -- his true calling -- was in the Performing Arts.

Kijana’s passion for the arts started in high school, and was caused by his cultural upbringing. His yearning to dance and appeal to the masses led him to join the Theatre Guild of Guyana, where he has been an active member for more than ten years. His first major play was 'Legend of the Silk Cotton Tree', Directed by Al Creighton and staged at the National Cultural Center for CARIFESTA X. His Performance in that play propelled him into the spotlight, and he was soon cast in numerous plays and short films, earning him 7 Best Actor Awards to date from the Theatre Guild Awards 2012; National Drama Festival Awards 2011, 2012 and 2013; and the Merundoi Drama Awards 2012. He is also a prominent figure in Guyana’s longest satirical review comedy presentation, the “Link Show”; and was also a professional dancer in the National Dance Company of

Guyana for over six (6) years, performing in several countries across the Caribbean. More recently, his latest performance was done in Trinidad and Tobago, where he auditioned and got lead roles in 3 productions, but time only permitted his participation in one. Kijana has earned himself a place in the Astor Johnson Repertoire Dance Company and the Mt D’Or Culture Performance Company, all of which are based in Trinidad and Tobago. He is expected to return to the twin island republic shortly to begin his tenure. One of his lifelong goals is to own a performing arts company. A one-time lead dancer with the Classique dance company, Kijana dares to rise above the stereotypes and dances from the heart, baring his soul, always mesmerizing and captivating those who fear as he dares to draw them in.

The versatile Kijana Lewis in action

Suspect still on the run one month after Mount Sinai slaying By Jeune Bailey Vankeric

CRIME sleuths in Berbice have still not been able to apprehend the suspect in the Mount Sinai fatal shooting, one month after the incident. The victim’s family have since been deprived of their breadwinner; murder victim Patrick Boodie has since been laid to rest at the Stanleytown cemetery in New Amsterdam; and investigators have since told the Chronicle that the police have acted on all information received, although there are no positive leads. The 38-year-old Patrick Boodie succumbed at the New Amsterdam Hospital on April 16 last, even as medical

personnel sought to save his life after he had been taken there approximately one hour before his demise. A post-mortem examination revealed that death was due to multiple gunshot injuries (seven) and deep incised wounds sustained to his back and other parts of his body. Boodie was shot and chopped about his body after he had attempted to enquire about a squabble involving his sibling, Calvin Charles, and the suspects in the squatting area of High Dam in Mount Sinai, Greater New Amsterdam, commonly referred to as Angoy’s Avenue. Charles also had sustained incised injuries to his head and shoulder during the fracas, occasioned after he The late Patrick Boodie had set fire to nearby shrubs. He was

hospitalised overnight at the New Amsterdam Hospital, and was discharged just in time to relate the incident to then Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, who was visiting the Angoy’s Avenue community during the midday hours of Thursday, April 16. Twenty-eight-year-old Jason Nicholson of Levi Dam, Angoy’s Avenue was also shot and injured to his right hand. He has since been discharged from the Georgetown Public Hospital, to which he had been referred. Charles had told reporters that his sister had died and left several children behind. On the fateful day of Boodie’s shooting death, those children had told him that their landlord had requested that they vacate his premises. As a result, the uncles and other relatives had decided to erect a home on the land previously possessed by those children’s mother. Charles had lit the nearby grass, precipitating an altercation with the suspects.

SUNDAY CHRONICLE May 17, 2015

Azeem Khan: A young man in pursuit of clearly defined goals

By Telesha Ramnarine

ZEEM Khan has always had a clearly defined mental picture of what his goals are, and he has always been strenuously working to achieve them. Having already achieved some of those goals, the 29-year-old Azeem has once again become a bookworm, this time studying to become a lawyer. Born to Ameer and Taramattie Khan at Good Hope Village, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, Azeem attended Helena Nursery and Primary schools before moving on to the Bygeval Multilateral Secondary and Nations University. He started his working life as a Communications Officer at the Government Information Agency (GINA), before becoming the Projects Officer at the Ministry of Education.

am currently working on, or have started, the foundation for my future. The last time we spoke, I was building my house; and that has, so far, been completed. I am now preparing for fatherhood, since my first child is on the way, expected early in the month of June; so I am extremely happy about this. The ultimate goal is to basically build a family and settle in.” Azeem says he comes from a family comprising three very simple, humble people; being his mother, father and only other sibling, his sister Fazeela, who currently heads a department at the Ministry of Agriculture. He describes them as people who are contented with what little they have, and who always try to help other people as much as they can. “Now having a house of their own after all these years is something they are extremely grateful for. Coming from very hard days and having to make use of the little they could afford back then, their first priority was to ensure that their children complete school -- at least to secondary level -- at all costs. “A lot of us who come from a past where our parents struggle and every drop of sweat counted have really learnt to appreciate the small things in life, and that has made us better individuals,” Azeem observed. Almost one year ago, Azeem was accused of larceny, precipitating a period in his life that he describes as “a dreadful nightmare.” “And it’s a case of a real life lesson learnt,” he said. “The matter was, however, dismissed on the second hearing in the courts.” RESPECT AND COURTESY Azeem believes that children are obligated to their parents, no matter how good or bad they consider those parents to be. “We as children owe it to our parents to take care of them when it is our time, because they did what they knew best to raise us with whatever they had; and, good or bad, we should be thankful for them. “For as long as I can remember, I have always had this

urge and desire to reach out and help other people. My heart is specifically directed at caring for old people. It has been something I have been doing for years,” Azeem disclosed. He said that in those deeds he finds peace of mind and personal satisfaction. “There must be a reason for this, I am sure; and, believe me, it has to be bigger than me,” he said. Azeem has come to the realisation that society continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the young minds, making youths more liberal and open-minded. “My advice to young people would be one of encouragement and reassurance: that you can be somebody, anyone you want to be; just hold your head up and follow the right directions. Too many times, some of us are misguided and used as weapons for fighting the battles of others. It is time we focus on us -- on you as an individual -- and be that person whom you have always desired to be deep down inside,” he said. “Be dedicated to your cause. Stand up and fight for what’s right, and be happy and comfortable with who you are,” he encouraged. “I always say that the older folks aren’t always right. Sometimes we just have to remind them that things are changing and most of it is done differently from what it used to be,” Azeem advised. Azeem says that being respectful, showing courtesy, and leading by example are things that make us unique individuals. “No matter who we are, we are all capable of dreaming big dreams and becoming the person we want to (be); but we need the support and guidance of those who really care for us. I have been lucky to be given the support (of) so many people whom I never knew or realized cared for me. That support has been completely responsible for who I have become, my success at an early age, and for the dreams and aspirations I have for the future,” he declared.

Azeem is now studying to become a lawyer He was later appointed Public Relations Officer of the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC), and later served as Personal Assistant to Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr Roger Luncheon, at the Office of the President. Azeem grew up determined to become successful at whatever he sets out to do. His “biggest ambition” was to become a reporter, which he fortunately achieved when just 18 years old, and which has granted him almost eight years of practical working experience. “Much to my surprise, my work in the media has even landed me an award from the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) in 2005-2006 for Excellence in Health Journalism,” he told Pepperpot a few days ago. His long-term career goal, however, is to become an attorney-at-law, and he has already commenced studies in this regard. “That’s currently a work in progress,” he declared. Commenting further on his future, Azeem said: “I

Azeem is seen with some of his colleagues during his ERC stint

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THE United Nations has designated May 22nd as the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. This year’s theme,‘Biodiversity for Sustainable Development’, signals the importance of efforts made, at all levels, to establish a set of Sustainable Development Goals, as part of the United Nations Post2015 Development Agenda. This Agenda, for the period 2015-2030, highlights the relevance of biodiversity for the achievement of sustainable development. Biodiversity, sustainable development and human well being Biodiversity provides essential goods and services for people and enables sustainable development. It is tightly linked to human survival by providing goods and services that aid in: * Poverty Reduction * Economic Growth * Food Production * Purification and/Recycling: o Water o Air o Soil Nutrients * Pest and Diseases Control * Climate Stability * Modernisation through Biotechnology: o Agriculture o Medicine * Formation of human settlements Sustainable Development Goals There are seventeen (17) Sustainable Development Goals: 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

10. Reduce inequality within and among countries 11. M a k e c i t i e s and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts 14. C o n s e r v e a n d sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainabledevelopment Let’s celebrate life, let’s celebrate our biodiversity. 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 Sources: https://www.cbd.int/idb/2015/ http://www.un.org/en/events/biodiversityday/

SUNDAY CHRONICLE May 17, 2015

It happened in 1964…

Unpaid teacher sues CEO in personal capacity - loses in small court, but wins on appeal

By George Barclay GRADE one teacher Lucille Harry, who sued Chief Education Officer James Theophilus Thom for withholding 18 days’ pay due to her while she was on sick leave, was told by a judge in Chambers that she could not legally pursue the claim. She appealed, resulting in the Full Court, comprising Justices Victor Crane, G.A.S. Van Sertima and Dhan Jhappan, allowing her appeal and remitting her application to the judge in Chambers with intimation that he deals with it on its merits. The respondent CEO was ordered to pay costs to the applicant, Lucille Harry. Evidence disclosed that the appellant, who was a teacher employed by the Government of Guyana, applied to the Chief Education Officer for 18 days’ sick leave under Regulation 60 (3) (b) of the Education Code, Chapter 91 [G], which was granted, but without pay. She protested, but to no avail. She then took out an originating summons, naming the Chief Education Officer in his individual capacity as defendant. In that summons, she sought the determination of the question whether the Chief Education Officer or other officials of the Ministry of Education had power to withhold her salary for the period during which she was granted leave; and a declaration that she was entitled to salary for the abovementioned period. In the court below, the judge, on submissions in limine, refused to entertain the application on the ground that a declaration could not be properly made against the Chief Education Officer in his individual capacity, because it would have the effect of involving the Crown’s purse. On appeal by the applicant, the Full Court held the following: (i) That no judgment can be entered against a Crown servant for any unauthorized act done by him in that capacity, though an action for damages may be maintained against him in his individual capacity; (ii) That a question of construction of a regulation arose: (iii) That the question of the deprivation of a fundamental human right was involved in the withholding of salary. Appeal allowed. Matter remitted to court of first instance for determination on the merits. During the hearing, the Full Court had referred to 17 cases. Senior Counsel Mr. H.D. Hoyte had appeared for the appellant, while Mr. Doodnauth Singh, SC., represented the respondent Thom. According to Justice Crane, who delivered the judgment of the Full Court, “The appellant took out an originating summons under O. 432, Regulation 2, claiming to be entitled to a legal right depending upon a question of construction of the Education Code, Chapter 91 [G] – particularly R. 60 of the said code. Her summons sought the determination of the following questions, the first two of which are referred to in the ruling under appeal as the first and second questions: “(1) Whether the Chief Education or other official of the

Ministry of Education has power to withhold the plaintiff’s salary under the said code or otherwise, for the period June 28, 1964 to July 15, 1964, after she had applied for leave under Reg. 60 (3) (b) and the said leave had been granted under Regulation 60 (3) (e) of the said code. (2) “A declaration that the plaintiff is entitled to her salary for the abovementioned period. (3) Costs.” On August 4, 1966, a judge made an order in Chambers dismissing her application with costs; he did so on a preliminary point. Lucille Harry now appeals against that order on the following grounds: “(1) The learned Chief Justice erred in law when he held that it would be unconstitutional for the Court to grant the declaration sought by the plaintiff (appellant).

George Barclay

(2) The learned Chief Justice erred in law and exercised his discretion on a wrong principle in refusing to construe Regulation 60 of the Education Code, and to make the consequential declaration.” Continuing his judgment, Justice Crane added: “In her affidavit in support of the originating summons, Lucille Harry affirms her status as a Grade 1 teacher attached to St. Aloysius Roman Catholic School, New Amsterdam, Berbice; also that she was, in July, 1964, in the same capacity attached to the New Market Anglican School at No. 64 Village, Corentyne, at a salary of $210.00 per month. She was unwell, she says, and so applied in June 1964 to the Chief Education Officer that she be granted sick leave for the period June 28 to July 15, 1964, in accordance with Regulation 60 (3) (b) of the Education Code, at the same time submitting the necessary medical certificate along with her application. This was approved for the required period, but without pay, for on receiving salary for August, 1964, she observed that 18 days’ pay, representing the period of sick leave granted her, had been deducted. A protest to the Chief Education Officer achieved nothing save a letter to the effect that the latter was abiding by his

previous decision to grant sick leave without pay.” Justice Crane added: “It was in these circumstances that she sought legal advice, which culminated in the summons. The rubric shows that the respondent, James Theophilus Thom, is proceeded against in a personal capacity. In his reply to Harry’s affidavit, Thom declares he is the Chief Education Officer attached to the Ministry of Education and Race Relations. But while his reply substantially admits the facts in Harry’s affidavit, including the fact that eighteen days’ sick leave had been granted her; somehow, illogically and inconsistently it would appear, it goes on to allege that he had been informed and verily believes that the plaintiff absented herself from school from June 29, 1964 i.e., the day after her sick leave commenced, without authority or without assigning any reason, though he believes she attended the In-Service Teacher Training Programme at the Skeldon Centre. As has been stated, the merits of the application were not explored, and the matter fell in limine on a two-point submission by counsel for the defendant/ Respondent”, Crane said, and added “It is our respectful opinion that the learned judge misdirected himself in his approach to the matter when he refused Lucille Harry a hearing of her summons on its merits for the reasons he has given. “It is our considered opinion that the deduction of eighteen days’ pay is prima facie unconstitutional, unless made under due process of law. By an improper exercise of his discretion under the aforesaid regulation, the Chief Education Officer could well render the deduction unconstitutional. It is precisely the exercise of that discretion that Harry is seeking a ruling on. “It is our considered opinion that this appeal must be allowed. This application must be remitted to a judge in chambers with the intimation that he deals with it on the merits. The respondent will bear the costs of this appeal, fit for counsel”.

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Prior to swearing-in of new Head of State…

Joint Services Chairman urges continued restraint and good judgement

CHAIRMAN of the Joint Services, Brigadier Mark Phillips, is urging all Guyanese to remain calm and continue exercising restraint and good judgement. “As we await the final declaration from GECOM, let us avoid antagonistic behaviour, and remain patient as due process and the rule of law takes it course,” he urged. “Continue, therefore, to temper any tendency to become riled or give in to frustration. For those who are celebrating, remember to do so in keeping within the ambit of the law.

“Citizens, have patience with the process, and let good sense prevail. Guyana is ours. Let us therefore, conduct ourselves at all times for the development and good of our beloved nation,” he urged.

Army Chief of Staff Brigadier Mark Phillips

Businessman forced to ‘sell out’ property after being terrorised by bandits By Alex Wayne A BUSINESSMAN is at his wits’ end after being targeted continuously by a group of men from the mining town of Linden, whom he claims are robbing and terrorizing residents in several areas of Linden, with no assistance being given victims by the police. That man, who wishes to remain anonymous for fear of his safety, noted yesterday that two members of the gang recently broke into his house and stole his computer hard drive and other items of value. That development has devastated him, since he claims the hard drive has important business information that may cripple his business if it is lost. He claims not to have stored his information elsewhere, and therefore is at a loss as to how he would continue business deals and bargains. The very saddened individual related that this gang has been left to do as they please, since they would (allegedly) ‘pay off’ police officers at the Mackenzie police station, and, as such, no report of stealing or burglary done by this gang is ever dealt with effectively. This man is so afraid for his safety that he is putting up his house for sale, and intends to migrate since he is afraid the gang would kill him, as they seem to have made him a ‘special target’. He added that the same gang had stolen from his home last year, and nothing came out of the matter after a report had been lodged with the police in Linden. The businessman added that the men would customarily steal household articles, jewellery, and even furniture from residents, which they would later sell around the town and in other areas. He said that, not so long ago, the gang stole two motor-cycles from a resident, and the police were tipped off on where they had hidden the bikes, but the police failed to act as expected on the report. The businessman is calling on the relevant authorities to look into the plight of Linden residents, who he said are very fearful for their safety. Contacted for a response yesterday, a male rank at Linden said this in retort, “Bass man, I ain’t know what de hell you talking about, and I ain’t know nothing about that!”

Referred Suddie Hospital patient passes away at GPHC THE Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has announced that a patient who was referred from the Suddie Hospital on Sunday, May 10, passed away on Friday, May 15, instead. The patient who delivered her baby at the Suddie Hospital arrived at the Accident and Emergency Unit in an unconscious state. She was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit and subsequently died. A post-mortem will be done. The GPHC extends sincere condolences to the bereaved family.

SUNDAY CHRONICLE May 17, 2015

Young professionals in ICT…

MELLISA LAYNE: Managing Guyana’s spectrum resources

By Michel Outridge HE lovely Mellisa Layne is an Engineer II at the National Frequency Management Unit (NMFU), where she has been working for the past year-and-a-half. She describes the ICT field as very interesting and limitless, and says telecommunications is developing and growing by leaps and bounds. The 26-year-old says her job entails management of the spectrum resources of the country, and that she works with two other colleagues. She says she finds the job very interesting and challenging, and deems it an exciting career. The enterprising Ms Layne holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of Guyana (UG), and has her mind set on achieving her MBA in Computer Science at Nations University. She has already completed six months of tuition there, and has another six to go. She is also skilled in Adobe Suite Design and website and web technology development, among other computerrelated skills. Mellisa Layne She describes herself as self-driven to succeed, and willing to work hard and long to attain the goals she has set, even though it will not be easy. Her dream is to someday establish an open-door computer centre at which youths can visit and be educated free of cost. Ms Layne spends a lot of time volunteering in ICT, and is also a part-time Computer Training Manager at Global Technology. She noted that marriage is not on the horizon for her just yet, since she wants to fulfill her father’s wishes of first getting her MBA in computer technology. Ms Layne says that a person in the ICT field can build from one area to another in rapid succession, because it has so much to offer. Accordingly, she is encouraging more youths, in particular girls and young women, to pursue careers in this very rewarding field. Originally from the small village of Aberdeen on the Essequibo Coast, Ms Layne now resides at Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo. She comes from a very close knit family of three sisters and parents. She said she had wanted to

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From the West Side to Taiwan and back…

DELON GRANDISON: Youth with a positive focus

By Alex Wayne

“KEEP focused! Know that in your walk you are likely to fall, but this does not make you a failure. Becoming prey to the fall does; therefore, get up, dust yourself off, and continue to walk.” This piece of sage advice comes to Guyana and Caribbean youths

faraway place that most can but dream of… Through funding from the Council World Mission, he is in China, rising above the language barrier as part of a quest to meet and influence all peoples for positive self, community, and national development through a tenmonth course. Because not everyone can speak fluent English, nor

Dellon has his sights set on ultimate stardom

from aspiring international journalist and motivational coach, Delon Grandison. He gives true meaning to the expression “Guyanese, like salt, can be found everywhere.” While most young men his age may be focused on temporary, shortlived aspirations and current day materiel glamour, this Den Amstel, WCD kid is on a different mission. It has taken him and eleven other youths to a

can he speak fluent Mandarin Chinese, they are sometimes forced to use Google translator to communicate, since the aim is to meet all people. "This makes the process very slow, but it’s gonna be worth it in the end," he says. Standing 6ft, 5 inches tall, the 21-year-old Grandison winged out of Guyana on March 3 as one of two Caribbean youths to attend the Council for

World Mission Africa Region Youth Discovery programme t o s t u d y a t t h e Ta i n a n Theological College and seminary, with attachments at the UN Alliance. It may be cliché by now to state that “Guyanese, like salt, can be found everywhere”, but contrary to popular belief, not all are engaged in negative activities. This West Coast Demerara youth has found himself all the way in the Peoples Republic of China a t Ta i w a n , u n d e rg o i n g training for a certificate in Practical Theology. He was chosen after he successfully completed training in Botswana and South Africa. Already, he is nearing completion of the first semester, after which he heads to Kiribati in August, and then on to New Zealand in September. How did this simple graduate of Stewartville Secondary School end up this far? Well, to begin with, in his quest to be a journalist/broadcaster, he was a regular bookworm who ended up as a guest host on the 'Malcolm Wickedee' show on NCN, even as he was humbly serving as the President of the Guyana Congregational Young People's Union. This is in addition to him pursuing studies in Communications at the University of Guyana. This ardent advocate for youths to remain in school on the West Side says the current programme serves to equip youths between 20 and 30 with skills necessary to serve others, which is his ultimate life mission. He says training in China is mostly practical, but is

Dellon Grandison during his recent stint in Taiwan

Dellon has a soft heart for animals along the lines of Missionary Theology. Upon completion of his studies, he will be able to employ his skills in his homeland Guyana and in the Caribbean, with maximum benefits to youths

MELLISA LAYNE ... From page 25

become a journalist after completing work-study at the National Communications Network (NCN), but her father encouraged her to venture into ICT, and today she is quite pleased at the way things have turned out for her. MULTITUDE OF CAREERS Ms Layne is challenging more females to enter the ICT field, since it has a multitude of careers to offer; but, she said,

there is need to employ more resources to set up more opendoor computer centres for free usage by youths. She said that for girls and women to become interested in ICT, they must first be introduced to the possibilities, so they can become interested in technology. She posits that prospective entrants into the field of ICT need to have their appetites whetted appropriately. NEED FOR CAREER FAIRS Ms Layne said there is also need for more awareness

in both demographics, as it is a requirement for those on the course to complete community projects etc. Once completed, he intends -- if given opportunity -- to work with Government

ministries to influence youths in positive self, community and national development. He has since returned to Guyana, and is now poised to pursue a dream as a Radio Broadcaster.

among youths, to highlight the careers they can undertake by career fairs, symposiums and other forms of advertisement. She told this newspaper that the ICT arena can change a person’s life for the better, since it has so much to offer, and girls and women can make use of the opportunities to enhance their lives. OTHER SIDE Ms Layne’s other side sees her as an excellent cook who enjoys preparing sumptuous dishes and always having an open mind to try new recipes. She spends a lot of time in the kitchen, but she also likes to meet people and socialize.

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World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, 2015 MESSAGE FROM ITU SECRETARY-GENERAL THIS year, 2015, marks the 150th anniversary of the International Te l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n U n i o n . Established in 1865, ITU has reaffirmed its reputation worldwide as one of the most resilient and relevant organisations and continues its work as the specialised agency of the United Nations, and its oldest member, dealing with state-of-the-art telecommunications and information and communication technologies. The remarkable history of ITU exemplifies its stellar role in connecting the world to the most advanced and innovative means of communication, from the days of the telegraph to the HOULIN ZHAO Internet and mobile broadband, which now allows us to be in touch anytime, anywhere with friends, family, colleagues and even things. As we celebrate our 150th anniversary, we look back with pride at our accomplishments. And we look forward to the future as we respond to the rapid changes in the global ICT environment. The innovations with and from ICT and the implementation of these technologies pervade every aspect of our lives. ICTs are also the catalysts for shaping the post-2015 development agenda and achieving our goals for sustainable development. Throughout 2015, we will organise several events highlighting ICTs as the drivers of innovation at ITU and around the world to mark this landmark 150th anniversary. I invite you to celebrate with us and participate in the events, providing your support as well as your contributions in order to fulfil our commitment to connect the world. I wish you a very productive 150th anniversary in 2015. HOULIN ZHAO ITU Secretary-General

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Telecommunications and ICTs: Drivers of innovation - message from National Frequency Management Unit

TODAY the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) celebrates its 150th anniversary since its establishment. May 17 was designated as World Telecommunications and Information Society Day (WTISD). The theme for this year is Telecommunications and ICTs: Drivers of innovation While telecommunications/ICTs are tools used to provide

services and enhance development in the traditional way, they can and are being used also to drive innovation. Developing countries such as Guyana, by and large, are users and consumers of goods and services. There is no doubt that we need to be more creative and innovative, as such activities boost development rapidly. I strongly believe

that we are as creative and innovative as people in the developed world, so we can compete with them in this area. Telecommunications and ICTs, as the theme suggests, can be used to drive and enhance our innovation. Innovation does not happen in a vacuum. Information, Knowledge and confidence/belief in oneself, all contribute to boosting this activity. Te l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s and ICTs provide the ideal platform to improve access to information, which in turn increases our knowledge and boosts our confidence to venture on innovative and creative pursuits. For example, the Internet provides us with vast amounts of information which we would not have been able to access ordinarily. Information on such things as patents, (existing, pending and expired) and on how things work, are available at the click of a mouse. VALMIKI SINGH There are several organisations that work with persons, who have creative ideas, to develop patents and products. One such body is the ITU’s Telecommunication Standardisation Sector (ITU-T). Aspiring innovators with access to the Internet can interact with the ITU-T, opening up opportunities that can see ideas developed into patents. Anyone involved in creation and innovation would confirm that feedback from persons (especially the groups that the innovation targets) is vital to ensuring a workable and successful product. Social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram are ideal for brainstorming, crowdsourcing and feedback on ideas. Financing for innovation is also very important. The Internet can be used for quickly linking prospective innovators with sources of funding. One example is ITU’s Young Innovators Competition, which can provide an ideal opportunity to source funding to develop new and innovative ideas. The above are just a few examples of how telecommunications and ICTs can facilitate and drive innovation. There are many more. This is an area in which we need to focus on more. As we celebrate WTISD 2015, I take this opportunity, on behalf of the National Frequency Management Unit, to extend congratulations and best wishes to the ITU on its 150th anniversary. We look forward to continue partnering with the ITU and other member states in achieving the laudable objective of connecting all the World’s people. I also extend best wishes to fellow Guyanese and encourage our current and aspiring innovators to use telecommunications and ICTs to enhance and drive their creativity. Happy World Telecommunications and Information Society Day 2015.

VALMIKKI SINGH Managing Director National Frequency Management Unit

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     Support worker/ caregiver (to l i v e and work in Canada under the Canadian live in care giver P r o g r a m ) . C a r e f o r t h e E l d e r l y , c a r e for the Childre n , First Aid and CPR.  Training College 227-48 8 1. A regist e r e d i nstit u t i o n w i t h t h e M i n i s t ry of Education Ac c r e d i tation Council.                      Subjects offered: Mathematics, English A, P.O.A, P.O.B, O.A, Human & Social Biology, Biology, Integrated Science, etc. Contact us at 194 Camp Street between Church and Quamina Streets. Classes commence on June 1, 2015. Register now for morning, afternoon, evening/night classes. Call 223-0604, 683-5742.  LEARN TO DRIVE                 Enterprise, 2 Croal Street Stabroek: Enquire about our discount driving package and international driver's permit. Join us on facebook. Tel: 227-3869, 6228162, 644-7052. 's Institute of Motoring Learn to drive at an affordable cost. P r o f e s s i o n a l , Courteous an d Patient Driving Instructor. For more details contact Annmarie/Vanessa a t 1 7 2 Light and Charlotte St r e e t s , Bourda. T e # 2 2 7 5 0 7 2 , 2 2 6 - 7 5 4 1 , 2 2 6 - 0168. www.rksinstituteofmotering.webs.com\ MASSAGE

MASSAGE

 MASSAGE. Call for appointments, out calls only. Anna 661-8969.  in relaxation and therapeutic massages. Call Miss Tasha 687-3147 for an appointment.

RENTAL/HIRE RENTAL/HIRE  and excavator also tools. 618-2945, 223-0760.  Inn Apartments Premio, Vitz. Eccles New Scheme. Tel. 679-7139, 639-4 4 5 2 , 6 1 9 3660.  affordable, bouncy castles and trampolines in April, and get an additional hour free. Call Fun Park Rentals, 617-0173. PENPAL

PEN PAL

 businessman looking for a slim female for a serious relationship, between ages 32 and 42. Call 659-7465 from 17:00hrs to 20:00hrs. servic e SERVICES  computer, cell phone and tablet repairs. Call 677-4757, 614-3569.  , DVD, microwaves, stereo, amplifiers, washer etc. Tel: 693-2683.  buy sell and rent your properties. key Investment. "We make you richer " Tel:223-1765/6412664.  Iphones/ipad, cables, computer repairs, phone unlocking, ink refilling. Call :6158734/223-1765  for a real estate agent to rent your house? Call Ms Khan's office, First Federation Life Building, 687-3147..  efficient repairs to refrigerators, freezers, auto AC, domestic AC etc., contact Makhail Tel: 695-9298, 266-1047 Intercool Enterprises.

  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. 2160671, 622-0267, 692-8464, Email klakeram.construction@gmail.com Spirituality SPIRITUALITY  reading, advice, baths, house cleaning etc. call 6093655. Ask for mother.  spiritual help in removing evil spirit, bad lucks, evil sickness, spells, reuniting lovers, bring ing pros p e r i t y t o b u s i nesses etc. Tel: 612-6417, 2200708, 6 8 7 - 5 6 5 3.  , a high science spiritual healer solves all purpose problems such as reuniting lovers, husband/ wife, marriage, blockage, prosperity, pregnancy, overseas, court, land, removal of evil, enemies, jobs, money, bad luck, visa, sickness, clearing of and d r e d g e o p e r a t i o n , e t c . Te l : 6 7 1 - 3204. TOURS

TOURS

 tour, return trip. Enjoy the Independence weekend holiday May 23 - 26. Book early 665-5171, 6440185, 639-2663.

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 photography and portraitures, weddings, ceremonies, engagements and products etc. Call Delano Williams 675-7200.

  

 Chowkai Construction: Building of homes, building, renovations, carpentry, masonry, tiling, lacquering, painting. Call: 682-4533.

 to work on truck Tel: 226-5473.

 all general cons t r u c t i on, contact Mohamed. Sp ecialised carpentry, masonry, plumb i n g , p o w e r - wash, painti n g , troweltex, varnishing. Call 233- , 667- 6 6 4 4 , ( o f f i c e ) , 2 1 6 3120.  s e l l i n g , r e n t i n g property or land? Contact Zinctop Homes Realty. Tel: 231-4041, 6842244, 226-3595. Lot 95 Hadfield Street, Werk-en-Rust. www. z i n c t o p h o m e s . c o m  course in Beauty Care (3 days, all materials provided), Facials make-up Artistry - Natural, Bridal, Dramatic, Nail Care: Manicures, Pedicures, Acrylic nails, Nail designs. Ann's Beauty Salon. Crash courses in Hairdressing also available. Tel: 629-4497, 223-8452.  Visa Service. Professional Visa applications to the US and Canada. Fees USA VISA $3000, Canada $4000, Plaza Com puter Service, 2 4 5 S h e r i f f Street, C/ville. 225-7390, 618-0128, 688-1 874. Open Monday to Sunday 09:00hrs 21:00hrs

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 to work in factory. Tel: 226-5473.

 hand/baker to work at Best Village, WCD. Contact 254-1399, 627-2515.  needed. Apply to Alabama Trading, Georgetown Ferry Stelling, Stabroek.  experienced cook & one assistant cook/cashier. Call 627-5378.  hauler driver. Apply to Alabama Trading. Georgetown Ferry Stelling, Stabroek.  Clerk: Must be computer-literate and have experience in payroll, PAYE & NIS preparation. Call 656-2350.  Cashier/Salesgirl to work shift at Energy Plus Service Station, Area P Chateau Margot, ECD. Contact 220-2821.  gardener, preferably between Mon Repos and Beterverwagting, ECD. Contact 623-1387.   contact Ramroop's Trading at 1 'C' Orange Walk, Bourda. Call 2271451, 225-5998.

 wanted, to manage snackette experience necessary, day and night staff. 661-2801, 644-0911.  & manager trainee: Honest and hardworking male/female. Apply to Ferinn Hotel, 26 Soesdyke, EBD.  to work in computer store, 18-25 years, Send application to 105 Regent Road, Bourda, Georgetown.  Accounts Clerk, must have 3 years working experience. Apply with written application to Alabama Trading. Georgetown Ferry Stelling, Stabroek.  rock driller, must know about Furukawa Tamrock or Atlas Copco hydraulic machines. Call 665-3959, email matiasorellana@exploservice.ar   from East Coast of Demerara.Salary from $20,000 up. Contact Ramroop's Trading at 1 'C' Orange Walk, Bourda. Call 227-1451, 225-5998. /fabricator for interior location. Applicants must be experienced, with verifiable references. Beginners need not apply. Call 618-2020.  Clerk for auto spare store, knowledge of Japanese parts will be an asset. Please apply in person to Tonys Auto Spares 72 Light Street, Alberttown, Georgetown, Guyana.  Positions of waiter, waitress, kitchen assistant and cleaner. Apply to Kamboat Restaurant of 51 Sheriff Street, Campbellville, Georgetown.  Hauler/ dump truck operator for interior location. Applicants must be experienced with verifiable references. Beginners need not apply. Call 618-2020.  guard: Apply in person with written application and one passport-size picture: The Manager, Regency Suites/ Hotel, 98 Hadfield Street, Werken-Rust, Georgetown.  Manager for Xenon Hotel in Essequibo, must have experience, good communication skill and be a self starter. Send application and resume to rtilak@adamantiumholdings.com /Baker for interior location. Must know to cook and bake a wide variety of items, strictly non-smoker. Applicants must be experienced, have verifiable References. Call: 618-2020.  Salesmen: Must have valid driver's licence. Drivers must have valid lorry/truck licence. Porters and live-in domestic maid, Please contact 654- 9750.  Triumph, ECD, age 40-45 Contact 220-4507 17:00hrs-20:00hrs) 623-1387, residing between Mon Repos & Triumph. Contact General Maintenance Personnel, 623-1387.  Blue Martini Club, Barman, waiter, waitress. Must know computer. Call 223-6218, 6565544, 226-5546 for appointment or visit Pete's Real Estate with application. Lot 2 George Street, Werk-en-Rust.

 Operator/serviceman for interior location. Job entails maintaining roads with a back blade and daily servicing of heavy equipment. Applicants must be experienced, with verifiable references. Beginners need not apply. Call 618-2020.

LAND FOR SALE  Road 80x35 $35M, Rahaman's Park 50x100 $15M, Friendship 40x325 - $15M, D'Urban Street 60x40 - $6.5M. Call 694-4148, 627-1893.  Street: Well developed, fully fenced land measuring 100 feet x 62 feet, next to Scotiabank - $150M. Serious enquiries only. Call 2275407, 658-2686.

   Requirements: - Minimum three years experience as Heidelberg  Operators, minimum subjects of Mathematics and English with Grades 1-3. Two character references. Must have Police Clearance, P.O Box 10501.      Live-in nanny needed for 3-month-old baby. Must have experience. Attractive salary package available. Please call 695-9648 for more information and interview.          Acc ounts 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 223-6 072.  Company, has a vacant position for a front desk clerk, persons must have good knowledge of shipping industries. Experience as cashier will be an asset. Interesting persons can send their application along with CV and Police Clearance, 2 references and passport-size picture to: Veconinter Guyana Inc., W½ 85 Quamina Street, Georgetown. Te l : 2 2 6 3492, 223-2120. Land For Sale

LAND FOR SALE

 house lot at La Parfaite Harmonie $1.1M neg. Call 604-4174.  in Campbellville Housing Scheme -$15M. Tel: 682-3677.  at Canal No. 2 Polder (Belle West) transported. Tel: 689-9058.  at Coverden roadside (7 ½ acres) Contact 226-8303, 6152611.  land at Kuru Kururu $12.5M neg. 18.45 acres. Call 623-4790, 624-4790.  at Parfaite Harmonie, size 45x80. Price $3M neg. Contact 693-3317, 660-0171, 216-0094.   farm land with fish pond, Sisters farmland, WBD .Tel: 267-0224, 696-5512. embankment public road, 76ft. by 52ft. $11 500 000. Tel: David 649-0329.  Bank double lot l a n d , $ 9 . 5 M e - m a i l rnarine64@yahoo.com - Tel: 551482-1026, 592-681-9928.  lots available at Eccles, EBD - $14M Tel: 592227-2913, 592-689-3033.  Located on the First Half of 12 St. Foulis,East Coast Demerara. Price 5M Neg.Tel No. 652-3667 or 643-2928 .  lot at La Retraite in the Stanleytown Village District, West Bank, Demerara. Phone 641-9342

 house lot just behind the Princess Hotel, gated community, size 55' x 100' $14.5M. This is currently a booming Guyanese community with malls, water, park, Providence Stadium etc.Call 647-4997, 645-9266.  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, 651-7078.  invite you to purchase the followinge land for bond , Chandra & Gange 125x120 corner lot $65M, William Street, 120x45 foefr bond, Gange 125x62 in Prashad Nagar for bond. Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, Mr Pereira 6232591, 669-, 226-1064, 225-3068, 225-2626, 225-5198, 225-2709.  business land 125x50 neg., in Smyth Street opposite 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, 23 1 - 2 8 6 4 , 225-5198, 225-2709, 669-, 226-1064, 227-6949, 646-1712.  these After-Election Bargains 140x60 Middle Road, La Penitence $12.5M, 8 000 sq. ft roadside by the Chinese Embassy Sheriff Street US$294 000.. Meadow Brook Gardens 90x60 - $12M, Newtown $14M, Agricola $4.2M, Houston 110x70 $10M, Republic Gardens $8.5M, Cummings Lodge Sophia $4M. Section M Campbellville $14.8M. Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, Mr Mohan 644-0408, Mr Pereira 226-1064, 669-0944, 623-2591, 6693350.  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, William Street 114x45 $28M, Prashad Nagar $26M, 125x62 Blygezight box 80x75 $32M, Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, 225-, Mr Pereira 225-3068, 226-1064.

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TO LET   apartment. Contact 678-3427, 638-9958.  house with all amenities. Call 222-3059.  apartment, UG Road 621-3707.      -bedroom apartment. Tel: 687-1662. -bedroom bottom flat in residential area contact 667-1310  to rent at Uitvlugt, WCD. Contact No. 666-2442.  shop/boutique $40 000. Tel: 694-4148, 627-1893. wash in Georgetown $60 000. Call 694-4148, 627-1893.  and living quarters on the WCD. Call 648-4903, 276-1826. -bedroom bottom flat at Lot 55 Delph Street, Campbellville. Call 226-9273.  3-bedroom upper flat in Albert Street, furnished or unfurnished. Tel: 681-9801.  concrete flat apartment, Cornelia Ida, WCD. 687-1628.                                   business place $40 000 - $60 000 Contact: 6271893, 694-4148.  upper flat at Vryheid's Lust Public Road $65 000 monthly. 220-4243.  house, fully furnished, diplomat rental, residential at US$2500. Call 664-5105.  one-bedroom apartments, walking distance to UG & CARICOM. Call 623-3404.  centrally located in Georgetown, suitable for business. Call 225-7131, 664-7525. house in Diamond $50 000 per month. Call 621-6037.    apartments in Georgetown Call: 6944148, 627-1893.  place in Cummings Street & North Road and living flats. Tel: 612-5063. -bedroom downstairs at Lot 6 Cherry Plot, LBI, ECD 677-2814, 699-1541.  at Enterprise Gardens, water front seaside. Call 690-8962.  furnished flat, Middle Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown. Call 662-6875.  1- and 2-bedroom furnished upper flat from US$25 up. Call 681-2499, 679-0757. : Furnished apartment includes cable, internet etc. Call 233-3974.  New Scheme: 3bedroom apartment, bottom flat. Call 622-9248, 664-9062..  furnished three-bedroom house in Eccles with adequate parking. Tel: 600-9910.  apartment in Diamond New Housing Scheme, EBD. Tel: 665-7645.  for rent/for sale: Newly built 3-storey, Lot 39-40 Broad Street. Tel: 623-4706, 226-3810.  upper flat three bedrooms, one master room, at first bridge, Grove New Housing Scheme. 642-0550  place, 15ft. x 15ft., no flooding. Price $60 000. K. Raghubir Tel: 642-0636.

SUNDAY CHRONICLE May 17, 32 2015 TO LET

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 three-bedroom top flat, with all conveniences. K. Raghubir. Tel: 6420636.

 two-bedroom house at Bougainvillea Park, East Bank Demerara. For more information call us on 623-0156, 695-3150.

 apartments from US $900, US $1000, US $1200 and upwards . Tel:6461712, 693-8532.

 furnished apartment, AC, hot & cold water, internet US$25 daily & also monthly. Call 621-1524, 231-6061.

 - Ideal for Resturant,Church, School- Above Sankars jm -Upper-US$1200/ Lower Back US$800.

 three-bedroom apartment furnished US$2000, unfurnished US$800, parking available, location Georgetown. Tel: 676-3504.

 Office/ business space 400-6000 sq. feet, available parking etc from US$350 neg. Tel: 624-4225.

-bedroom furnished apartment, rooms self-contained, AC, secure, car parking. Price $120 000 Tel: 222-3033, 6517078.

 apartment, 2 bedroomsm at Block '8' Mon Repos with parking available. Tel: 686-1368. -flat two-bedroom house with toilet and bath, located at Chateau Margot, ECD 663-9140, 694-8365.  apartment top flat, available in the Campbellville area. No parking, no pets. Call 610-2251.  bedroom bottom flat fully grilled with water, toilet and bath, at Middle Road. For working couple.Price:$40,000. Tel # 621-5902, 225-1400.  Avenue: Furnished three-bedroom apartment with internet access, generator and parking. K. Raghubir. Tel: 6420636. -bedroom bottom flat apartment, self-contained, working couple or single person preferred $35 000 monthly Tel: 672-3699.  houses/apartments and commercial spaces and Building to rent. Call: 216-3120, 667-6644.  constructed short-term apartment/rooms in Herstelling, EBD. Contact Handel on 621-6862, 655-3065, 514-430-7764.  2-bedroom apartments with parking 7-8 Plantain Walk, Vreed-en-Hoop, WBD. Tel: 2642639, 264-2743.  clinic and office space, New Market Street, North Cummingsburg. Contact 2268303, 615-2611. - & one-bedroom apartments in Kitty with parking facilities, $65 000 & $35 000. Decent individuals. Call 618-9117, 227-1354.  spot formerly mining trading Bagotstown: opposite former KFC outlet. Call owner, 671-7114, 233-6987.  floor, Camp Street area. Ideally suited for office or business. Call 609-7675, 6741705, 233-2614.  Street, Kitty: Fully furnished one- and two-bedroom apartment from U S $ 2 0 daily. 227-5852, 638-4404. -contained rooms and apartment, daily $3 500 to $8 000, rooms weekly $18 000. Julian's Guest House 226-3552, 638-4505.  apartment, newly renovated, 136 Fifth Street, Alberttown, Georgetown. Tel: 6640829. Price $60 000 monthly. 3-bedroom unfurnished upper flat apartment in Kitty, back building, no pets, no parking. $55 000 monthly Tel: 226-7810.  2- & 3-bedroom apartments in Diamond $60 000, $80 000, $180 000. Call Jason 619-8000. Serious enquiries only.  semi-furnished 2bedroom house at La Parfaite Harmonie Tel: 687-3147. Miss Khan's office, First Federation Life Building.  3-bedroom upper flat semi-furnished, fully grilled, 24 hours water supply, parking. $100 000 at 57 Austin Street, Campbellville - Call: 643-1414.  constructed 2-bedroom apartment in a safe and healthy environment. Call 6986496.

 furnished sports bar $100 000 in Enterprise; business spot Camp and Church Streets $150 000 Troy 626-2243. -room apartment, single person, Middle Road, La Penitence. Price $6 000 per week Tel: 225-9759, 653-5763, 227-6678.  2-bedroom $60 Norton Street 3-bedroom 000, furnished one- and tworoom, starting from $80 000 626-2243.

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Park house US$600, Republic Park house US$750, Bel Air US$2000, Diamond 5-bedroom, Eccles 231-2199, 6187483.  office space at Lot 239 Quamina Street, central Georgetown. Parking available in private yard. Tel: 592-227-2973, 592-689-3033.  2 bedroom apartment (top flat, front view) in residential Land-of Canaan. Decent couple preferred. Price:$45,000. Tel#.652-6720.  and unfurnished apartments located on the ECD, one bond for forklift and containerised operationm located on the ECD. Tel: 624-6772.  modern 1-, 2- & 3- bedroom, starting from US$400, fully grilled, semi-furnished, air-conditioned & secure parking. Contact 623-4861.  unfurnished bottom flat in Da Silva Street, Kitty. Parking for 2 cars, overhead tanks, fully grilled. Price $80 000. Call 625-5897.  Public Road: 2-storey commercial property (next to Ray's Auto) 3500 sq. ft, ideal for retail or wholesale outlet, bond, restaurant. Call 2332546, 233-5859.  2-bedroom unfurnished lower flat apartment, 6th Street, Cummings Lodge UG area Tel: 2224913. Students or couple preferred.  Fully furnished 1- & 3-bedroom apartments, AC hot & cold, internet, parking etc. Suitable for overseas visitors, short term 226-5137, 2271843.  apartments available for short-term and long-term rental, at Lot 48 Main Road and Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, Berbice. Contact 660-4296.  square feet modern warehouse in the Eccles Industrial Site. Asking price US$5000 monthly. Contact Annie Rooplall 233-3512 or Gimpex@gmail.com  795, 5th Field, Cummings Lodge, opposite UG, one-bedroom apartment with toilet and bath for single working female or student. Call 222-9123.  new house in Grove New Housing Scheme, 3 bedrooms inclusive of master room, driveway, overhead tank. Price $80 000 neg. Serious enquiry only! 642-0550.  newly renovated twostorey concrete property in Newtown - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, grilled, prime location, overhead tanks, secure parking. Contact 6165143. Price US$1000.

bedroom front building, furnished bottom flat apartment, fully grilled, internet, AC, parking place. US $600 monthly US$40 daily .Lot 1 Station Street, Kitty, 227-6046, 621-7519.  3-bedroom house in Republic Park, 1 master bedroom spacious living and dining rooms, library, kitchen on ground floor, fenced yard, car parking space for more than one vehicle asking US$2500 monthly. Contact 619-2141.  3-bedroom house in Republic Park. 1-Master bedroom, spacious living, and dining rooms, library, kitchen on ground floor.Fenced yard with car parking space for more than one vehicle.Asking US$2,500 monthly. Contact 619-2141.    Atlantic Gardens split level twostorey, 4 bedrooms, all self-contained. Meadow Brook Gardens two-storey, 3 bedrooms. Both with all modern conveniences .              apartment Kitty fully furnished $100 000, 1-bedroom Atlantic Gardens $55 000, 3-bedroom Atlantic Gardens $120 000 & 2-bedroom Alberttown $85 000. Zinctop Homes Realty. Tel: 231-4041, 226-35-95, 6725403, 654-9464. -bedroom fully furnished apartment Sixth Avenue, Diamond, EBD, telephone, internet, parking, etc, available for long term ,short term rental. - $55,000 per month (negotiable). Short term rental for overseas visitors US$35 per day. Tel:658-, 638- , 231-8567.  houses from USD$1200-USD$4000, furnished 2 bedrooms USD$500, 1-2 bedrooms aprtment USD$800USD1,000 and office spaces $75,000 - $USD$2,000. Tel: 2263595, 231-4041, 661-1952, 6725403, 684-2244, 654-9464. -bedroom semi-furnished flat, EBD, single person required $65 000, one two-bedroom semi-furnished flat, Campbellville $100 000, one three-bedroom independent house, ECD $50 000, one threebedroom flat, 3ft above ground, in comfortable compound $60 000, ECD. Wills Realty 2272612, 627-8314.   Gardens E.C.D, Fully furnished, 2 bedrooms Serviced Swimming pool and generator and maintained compound Excellent for Diplomats and Overseas Business personnel Serious Enquiries only.  2267541, 226-0168 Mon to Fri 8am to 4:30 pm or 641-9888.   W o r l d # 1 R e a ltor Mi s te r Terry Redford Reid 6677812, 225-6858, 225-7164, 2261064, 225-2626, 231-2068, 6197945. Have the executive r e ntal redu c e d by 35%, Prashad Nagar U S$1000, J a c a r a n d a A v e . Bel Air Park US$2000, Barima Ave Bel Air Park US$18 0 0 , Bel A i r S p r ings US$1000, la r g e bo nd for rental office small form U S $ 3 75, 1 0 000 sq ft o f f i c e space for technol ogy bus iness . 22 5 - 2626, 225-5198, 226-1064, 623-2591, 669-3350.     , 19 7 Cummings Street, 223-2153, 624-7777, 668-7419, Facebook: nexgenglobalrealty, nexgenglobalrealty@gmail.com. Furnished and unfurnished Diamond and Grove: 2- & 3-bedroom from $40 000, houses from $70 000. Eccles: 2- & 3-bedroom from $50 000, houses from $120 000. Central Georgetown: 1-, 2, 3-bedroom from $45 000, houses from $200 000, East Coast Demerara: 2- & 3-bedroom from $40 000, houses from $100 000, West Coast Demerara: 1-, 2-, 3bedroom from $30 000, houses from $80,00, West Bank Demerara: 1- & 2-bedroom newly-built apartment for $30 000-$40 000.

PROPERTY FOR SALE PROPERTY FOR SALE

PROPERTY FOR SALE

 Rupa Avenue, Bel Air Park, Georgetown. Phone 673-3601.

 , Success Line Top. Lusignan ECD. Contact 638-3636.

 Gardens: 2storey concrete house, 60'x100' lot $42M neg. Contact 667-7126.

-storey properties (commercial/domestic) in Eccles - (wooden/concrete) Agricola, Alberttown G a r n e t t S t r e e t , Nandy Park, Diamond etc. Tel: 216-3120, 667-6644.

  Street, Kitty Georgetown - $25M. Call 6579013, 628-2044. -storey building at Lot 58 Lime Street, Werk-en-Rust. Contact 616-1567, 693-8700.  Park prime property, Jacuzzi etc. $60M. must go! 638-3622, 658-1523.  business property at Quamina street $30M. must go! 638-3622, 658-1523.  Street 106x40, 4 self-contained rooms. Call 6944148, 627-1893.  Road: 2-storey building near Camp Street $120M. Call 694-4148, 627-1893.  Large 2storey concrete apartment building $45M neg. Call 694-4148, 627-1893.  62 Bent Street Wortmanville, Georgetown. 6605019, 629-6101.  lots and houses at Eccles, EBD $7.5M. Tel: 592-227-2913, 592- 689-3033.   with house Pigeon Island, large land $6M neg. Tel: 621-4000.  lot, 2 Zeelu EBE with concrete house $8M neg. Call 621-4000.  2-bedroom 3rd property, 1st Street Alberttown $12.5M, Tel: 692-3831, 225-2626, 225-3068, 227-6863, 626-4180.  two-storey 4bedroom concrete property, in Bel Air Park. Call 615-9928..  Street prime business area, two houses included $35M. Must go! 638-3622, 658-1523.  Realty, We value, buy, sell or rent your property. Tel: 694-3875, 654-6198, 649-0353. -bedroom flat concrete house, Block 8 Mon Repos, ECD. Contact 697-1269, 684-3375.  place,, Sandy Babb Street: Newly constructed two-storey concrete building. Vacant possession. Tel: 642-0636.  & concrete two-flat house in Cowan Street, Kingston. Tel: 694-5194, 686-1368, 677-3005.  $35M, Alberttown $30M, Cummings Lodge $30M, Business place $40M. Tel: 642-0636.  Avenue, Bel Air Park: Large two-storey concrete building with four bedrooms. Vacant possession. Tel: 642-0636.  3-bedroom house in Diamond $9.9M, 2 houses for only $28M, 3-storey business/residence. 684-3718, 610-0575.  2-storey front property for business and/or residential use - $30M, Call 6944148, 627-1893.  all your real estate needs, contact Florida Real Estate Agent, Adrian Bacchus, Coldwell Banker 001-954-699-5258 realtychief@gmail.com  potential for hotel: 12-room hotel. Owner leaving country, 3rd Avenue Diamond corner lot $24M or best offer. Call Lese 660-8775.  flat concrete house, Tuschen corner lot $12M neg. Owner leaving country, no agent. No reasonable offer refused. Tel: 627-1193.   Street, Alberttown, Georgetown" Large 4-storey concrete building 6,617 sq. ft business, storage, residential, vacant. Contact 226-7968.    for sale in gated community, security system with comfort in your home. Interested persons, please make contact on Tel: 675-2147.

 'A' Diamond: 2storey concrete house, 2 master rooms, excellent condition, fully furnished, fully fenced etc $38M Naresh Persaud. 225-9882, 6812499.  Section A - 274 Great Diamond, EBD, 56'by 40' building (75% completed) on a 111' by 60' land transferable. Price $17.5M. Tel: 233-2546, 2335859. residential property at 19 Strand, New Amsterdam, Berbice approximately 3 acres overlooking the Berbice River - $80M neg. Contact 626-0017.  property at Good Hope, ECD, property at Anna Catherina, WCD, property at Diamond/Grove, EBD, proeprty at Ogle ECD. Contact 622-6448, 673-5546, 222-3066.   require repairs in Brickdam, land size 120x38 - $44M was $60M. Phone Alysious Periera 623-2591,225-2626, 225-2709,2253068, 669-0943 Mr. Pereira.  Sophia Gardens, close to Lamaha Gardens - fully concrete, 6-bedroom giveaway. P r i c e $14.5M. Phone Mr Pereira 6232591, 226-1064,225-3068, 6693350, Mr Boodram 692-3831, 225-2626, 667-7812, 669-0943..  property, situate on a double lot, Public Road, Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, Guyana. For further information please contact Kamta Persaud on 220-6634 or Bibi at 226-2885 or 657-0902. No agents please.  Park $55M neg, double lot in Da Silva Street, Newtown $25M, Duncan Street $32M, Bel Air Park $50M neg., Lamaha Garden $60M neg., Enmore $9M neg., Coldingen $6M neg. Foundation Realty 618-0000, 615-0069, 222-2300.  fully concrete, executive building in Bel Air Park, requires minimum improvement, reduced from $56M to $39M. Owner leaving the country. MrBoodram 6923838, Mr Pereira 226-1064, 6677812, 225-2709, 227-6949, 2252626, 225-3068. -Elections giveaway Brand new Barima 5-bedroom full self-contained and all American fixtures and fittings 6000 square feet Price US$499000.00 Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, Mr Mohan 644-0408, Mr Pereira 623-2591, 669-0943, 226-1064, 225-2626, 225-3068 Mrs M. Lall      Meadow Brook Gardens two-storey, 3 bedrooms, modern conveniences. Atlantic Gardens split level two-storey, 4 bedrooms, all self-contained, fully air-conditioned, water reservoir. La Bonne Intention ground floor business, first floor 3 bedrooms, lots of land space.  this business & residential complex: Fully concreted with room for expansion over 10 000 sq ft, suitable for insurance complex gold complex located in Bel Air Park US$599,000 Agents are welcome. Phone Mr Boodram 6923831, Mr Pereira 623-2591, 6693350, 669-0943, Madame Harte 225-2709, Mohan Lall- 227-6863, 225-2626, 225-3068.  good. Caneville $2.5M, EBD Diamond 6-bedroom $40M, Little Diamond highway,, Grove concrete 19x40 building $2.5M, Pearl EBD concrete $8.5M, Agricola land 1st Street (big) $6M. Bagotville WBD 37x600 $5M, La Parfaite Harmonie $15.5 $5.8M, Albouystown $12M, South Ruimveldt. Contact 231-2199, 618-7483 GME Realty.

SUNDAY CHRONICLE May 17, 2015 33 PROPERTY FOR SALE     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 692-3831, 623-2591, 2252626, 669-0943, 225-30 6 8 , 627-0288, 667-7812.

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 110-90 4x4 tractor, Massey Ferguson 175, 275 tractor, Ford 7700, 4 WD tractors, 416 Caterpillar, 4x4 L/backhoe, Cummings Bridge Port M i l l i n g m a c h i n e . Te l ; 6 6 7 3611, 699-2563, 671-1809. FOR SALE

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 40 outboard, Yamaha 15HP. Call 662-2445.    generator, 3Y bus as scrap. 681-2343.  tyres 16, 17 & 18 inches. Contact 690-4357.  breed Rottweiler pups. Call 671-7450, 626-5306.  Poodles. Contact 697-7233, 681-3409.   Wilson P65 generator 55KVA $1.5M contact 6459888.  large plucking machine (like the ones at Silvie's) $160 000 neg. Call 647-0477.  nose Pitbull, vaccinated and dewormed. Contact 653-6191.  stall with steel shutters in Bourda Market $3.2M neg. Troy 626-2243.  gas: 407C-25 LBS. Phone 233-0608, 08:00hrs16:00hrs, Monday to Friday.

 & Son Real Estate, Lot 185 Charlotte & King Streets, Maraj Building. Tel: 227-0265, 227-1881, 627-8057. PROPERTY: Republic Park, McDoom Public Road, Robb Street, D'Urban Street business spot, Charlestown, Queenstown, Diamond, North Ruimveldt, New Road West Coast 65. LAND: Croal Street, Non Pareil, George Street, Hadfield StreetSouth, Friendship land size 115 x 450 (wharf side), Diamond

 2 & 3 Xbox 360 with games call: 684-3025, 256-3640.

 invite you to buy these bargains Craig Street 2-storey $45M new $34M, Dowding Street was $42M now $32M, Pere Street Kitty $34M, Section M ranch -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 669-0943, 6 23-2591, 226-1064, 225-3068.

  3D with 6 glasses $350 000. Tel: 621-4000.

 earth for sale and delivered to spot. Call 641-6248, 626-7127.  wielder, floor buffer, jack hammer. Call 6182945, 223-0760.   by Heliger. All for $60 000 neg. Tel: 6214000.

 cases all aluminum, different sizes from $10 000. Tel: 621-4000.   safes 2ft X 2ft Sentry brand $25 000 each also smaller ones. Tel: 621-4000.

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 equipment: Joe Weilder gym set $55 000, exercise bike $25 000; abs board $12 000. Phone 621-4000

 soda 55 lb, soda ash: 50 lb, Sulphuric acid 45 & 5 gals, Granular chlorine:100 lb, Alum 55 lb.. Phone 233-0608, 08:00hrs16:00hrs, Monday to Friday.

 Toyota Sienta, brand new, PTT series. 646-8687.

  Carina (private) automatic, fully powered, AC, mag rims. Price $960,000. Contact Rocky 621-5902, 225-1400.

 Mixed breed Brazilian Mastiff, 8 weeks old, vaccinated & de wormed. Call: 644-8958.   slightly damaged tail lights for Suzuki carry/every van. Call 618-0111.  nail plates for lumber dealers, sizes in stock 3x4, 4x6 and 5x7. Tel: 266-4166, 666-2361.  Pitbulls, make & female, 7 months old. Call 616-8928 anytime, 220-5139 after 17:00hrs.  German Shepherd dog. Good for breeding and guard purposes 669-9674.  swimming pool tablets. Phone 223-0608, 08:00hrs16:00hrs, Monday to Friday.  Ninja 650Ri, lime green, 2006 great condition $850 000 neg. Call 648-6567.  boxes for boxes for cars from $5 000, car rims: 22" chrome 6-hole $120 000, 15" rims $45 000. Phone 621-4000.  printer laser $40 000, colour and black and white Laser printer $20 000. Tel: 6214000.  15" alloy 5 holes $40 000, 15" chrome, 5 holes $45 000, Mercedes original rims 5 holes $35 000 and 3 pieces 23" rims chrome $50 000. Tel: 621-4000.  2 pieces, 5-ton split system (Midea), like new $200 000, $36 000, cassette a/c $100 000. Phone 621-4000.  cooler with 6 5-gallon bottles, hot & cold $30 000, display fridge 6Ft $ 75 000, freezer $40 000, fridge large $45 000, fridge medium $35 000. Tel: 621-4000.  Kinlow J-410 motorcycle and a Yamaha Rava 125 motor scootor. Contact Sheldon 6156474, 682-3942.  items including TV/sofa set etc. Owner migrating Tel: 609-9891, 275-0305, 6862812.

 for Jetski built locall, strong -$75,000. Tel: 6214000.

  freezer in immaculate condition, 17 cubic feet. Price $110 000. Contact 677-4757, 614-3569.

 Realty, 17 Brickdam and Sendall Place, Stabroek, 2231217, 693-5085, 686-1853, 6136386 Eccles EBD house and land, Bel Air ECD land. LBI, ECD house and land, Stone Avenue/Ville house and land, Melanie ECD house and land. Alberttown land, Queenstown land. Shell Road Kitty house and land, Dennis Street Kitty house and land, Fariah Dream's Garden of Eden - EBD house lot, Coverden EBD land (rent), Coldingen ECD warehousing facilities to rent, Louisa Row house and land, Queenstown house and land, South Ruimveldt house and land, Nandy Park house and land, Land of Canaan EBD house and land, Triumph ECD house and land, Cornelia Ida WCD house and land.

 BB 2007, 40 000 km only, auto start, 18" rims, triple TV system, back-up camera $2.2M. Phone 621-4000.

12 000 rare and expensive stamps, old documents,/old coins and money etc. 227-6817, 226-5183, 624-7341.

 Maxima, need some repairs but selling "as is" with documents $130 000. Phone 621-4000.

 600 amp transfer switch (automatic), one 200 amp transfer switch (manual). Tel: 6277835.

 Benz S300, fully armoured, fully powered, leather, 19" rims and more $1.1M. Phone 621-4000.

 gas: 22, 410, 134A & 404A, also argon gas and helium gas for balloons. Phone 233-0608 (08:00hrs-16:00hrs, Monday to Friday

 diesel generator $120 000, 15 000 watts generator, general $325 000. Tel: 621-4000.

 sports car, 3000cc, 5speed, 18 mag wheels & alarm. All $1.1M cash. Phone 621-4000.

  in April, 2storey Punt Trench Dam $9.5M with large land reserve for any type of business. Business&Residence Bent Street $16.5M, 2-storey Guyhoc Gardens $14M, Guyhoc 2storey concrete $14.5M, Lodge 2storey $14M, Meadow Brook concrete ranch $ 1 3 . 5 M. Land 130x50 Middle Road, La Penitence, new concrete Middle Road, La Penitence, Da Silv a Street 85x35 Land $15.9M, Campbellville Scheme 8 0 x 5 0 p l u s reserve $15M, Hadfield Street east of Cuffy 120x50 $18M, Republic Park $14M, Continental Park 104x54 plus 3000 sq. ft reserve all land to build dream house $22M, 7 000 sq. ft by the Cultural Centre 2 8 0 0 0 0 s q . ft, Lamaha Gardens $58M, Prashad Nagar $34M, South Ruimveldt Gardens off Aubrey Barker Street. Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831,225-5198, Mr Pereira 623-2591, 226-1064, 6690943, 225-2709, 225-3068,2276863, 225-2626

 of 4 original Hummer mag wheels and tyres $100 000. Phone 621-4000.

 disco lights, some need bulbs, otherwise working. All, $90 000. Phone 621-4000.

 3ft $40 000, 24" $15 000, 20" with stand $10 000. Phone 621-4000.  and sign frame, make an offer, LED signs, 6ft x 3ft $275 000, 36" x 12" $85 000. Phone 621-4000.   Maxwell watch batteries, all sizes, from $200. Make offer. Phone 621-4000.  800lb, working $180 000 and 100lb, $95 000. Phone: 621-4000.

    Solid Def , rear springs, steering grassknife, rear drive shaft, 205/80R16 wheels, lights, fenders. Tel: 691-2077.             light kits, do it yourself installation. Kit includes one 36 LED light, lithium battery, solar panel, screws, motion sensor. Only $14 500. Call 645-9266, 647-4997.  Nissan Frontier/body upholstery in excellent condition. Engine needs some work $1.2M (neg.). Priced to sell. Call 6459266, 647-4997.

 monitors from $3 000, Star receipt printers from $20 000. Phone 621-4000.

  household furniture, electrical appliances, cake tools, craft items and hairdressing stuff. Must go soon. Contact Bibi 6643454.

 case 8ft x 2ft x 2ft, 10 pieces $60 000 each, 6ft x 3ft x 10", 10 pieces $55 000 each, motorised glass case $25 000. Phone 621-4000.

 and Acetylene gases, fast and efficient service, 10-11 McDoom Public Road, EBD. Phone: 233-0608, 08:00hrs16:00hrs, Monday to Friday.

  Bold (new) $6 000,Blackberry Bold 4 $20 000 flash camera, Iphone 3 $15 000, Sony camcorder $10 000. Call 682-2861.   Fully Automated and Turn Key water purification systems supplied and installed. Call us now for a quotation and start selling drinking water on 623-7212.  arrived: wholesale only - area rugs sizes 210x320 cm, 240x340cm, 200x285 cm; special delivery from Georgetown to Rosignol, Georgetown to Parika - Contact Te l : R a j i n 6 5 6 - 9 9 5 9 .  forklifts 2000lb lifting capacity ,$175,000, 3000lb $325 000, 4000lb $300 000. All imported from USA , working but need servicing. sold as is, price neg. Tel. Phone 621-4000.  desks and chairs, from - $3000. Tel: 621-4000, SONY 32" TV $45000, JVC- 27" $28 000, Sharp 13" with VCR$15000, Dynex 27" Flat Screen $30 000 All in working condition. Tel: 621-4000.  restaurant equipment, Garland 10-burner stainless steel range with double full-size convection oven - gas, American range stainless steel 4-burner range gas, steam table 240 volts. Affordable prices. Tel: 609-6191.  3-head cone machine 240v - 3PH, Belshaw donut machine 240v, H/Beach 3-head blender, DVD movies & 7-disc copier, 15 - 2'x2' tables, coffeemaker w/3-draw flasks, Canadian student books 683-5234.  Perkins generator set com. 35 KVA 60c, 120v-240v, Prime Power, no repair, good condition $2.3M. One air condition evaporator 4 tons, 410 gas, new unit $190 000. One Electric-motor, 3HP 60c120V-240v - $120 000. Tel: 2271287.   324 DL excavator, around 2500 hours Asking $25M, 1 used Bedford model M truck with winch, GRR series, LED bar, light, good condition $3.6M, 2 XGMA 5-ton bucket loader (new) $13M Tel: 645-9888.                  For all Authentic Truck Parts and Accessories new and used for Leyland DAF, ERF, Bedford Model M and TM Etc from the UK. Also Foreign Used Cummins, DAF and Perkins Engine TM Transfer and Gear Boxes Please Cal l D a v e Rameshwar Tel: 592-660-9152, 592-610-2873.  Building Materials Co. Ltd. Rock Hall, St Thomas - Tel: 0011-246-438-6528, Fax: 0011-246-438-7326. Contact Da Costa Arthur 233-5197, Model 22 Columbia, one six-inch mould, one eight-inch mould with fourinch in centre, one pan mixer, one off bearer, two electrical panels, air gauges, approximately 1500 steel pallets - 18x22x5/16, approximately 40 steel racks, one Dorman generator 112 KVA, one Cummins generator 325 KVA, one T.C.M forklift, one Clarke forklift, one Nissan forklift, wheel loader 920 CAT, one 610 wheel loader, Prices negotiable.

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SUNDAY CHRONICLE May 17, 2015

GCC ladies draw second round clash with Paragon THE GCC ladies be gan their second stint of matches in the Trinidad and Tobago 2015 women’s hockey season with a 3-3 stalemate against points leaders Paragon in the sweltering 11:00hrs heat at the Eastern Sports Com-

plex in Tacarigua, Trinidad yesterday. The last time the two teams met just two short weeks ago, GCC had squandered a 2-0 lead to succumb to the powerful Paragon by 5-2. According to reports out of the Twin Island Republic, on this occasion (yesterday), the Guyanese came ever so close to upsetting the table but failed to preserve a 3-2 lead in the dying minutes of the match, as Paragon managed to draw even three minutes before full time at 3-3. GCC took an early lead in the seventh minute of the match despite facing some opening pressure, as winger Gabriella Xavier received a cross from striker Shebiki Baptiste and nailed her shot into the back of the Paragon

net. Trinidad national captain and Paragon leading player, Allana Lewis, responded two minutes later with a smooth solo run through the centre of the GCC defence to finish with a cool reverse sweep, to beat young Briawna Gordon in the GCC net to even the score at one. Lewis signalled her intention to dominate the match as she pushed Paragon ahead by 2-1 with another fine finish just six minutes from halftime. GCC’s Kerensa Fernandes managed to level the scores once again two minutes later with a tapin finish off a goalmouth scramble to see the teams into the halftime break dead even at 2. GCC produced some fine hockey in the second half

and pressured the Paragon deep defence into several turnovers and the Guyanese were rewarded when team captain Sonia Jardine received a midfield pass and evaded several Paragon defenders with some fine stick work before slamming a bullet of a shot into the roof of the net in the 42nd minute. Paragon pressed for the winner and created several threatening changes as the clock wound down. Just as the game seemed destined to end in GCC’s favour, a failed clearance by the GCC defence saw Paragon striker Zene Henry first onto the ball to tap in the rebound and draw the match at 3-3. The GCC lasses were down to face Magnolias at 18:30hrs last evening in their second of four matches on the two-day trip.

Indian policeman blinded after being struck by Miller’s big six NEW DELHI, India (Reuters) - A policeman has been left blind in one eye after being struck by a ball hit for six by South African David Miller in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match, local media reported yesterday. Aloke Aich, 53, was struck in the right eye in the game between Kolkata and Punjab at Eden Gardens on May 9. “I am still in a state of shock and deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Mr Aich’s eye. A freak accident! My prayers are with you,” a shocked Miller tweeted on Friday.

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Aich’s son said Kolkata Police were paying the medical expenses but feared the accident might cost his father, the sole earning member in the family, his job as well. “I don’t know what will happen. With his right eye gone, I don’t think he would be able to sit behind the wheel again,” he told the Indian Express newspaper. “Will they keep him in the job or will he be asked to take voluntary retirement? How will we survive if he loses his job? We are a lower middle-class family, dependent solely on his income,” he added.

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SUNDAY CHRONICLE May 17, 2015

Hawks eliminate Wizards with Game Six win THE Sports Xchange) - The Atlanta Hawks survived a frantic finish to eliminate the Washington Wizards with a 94-91 win in Game Six of their Eastern Conference semi-final playoff series on Friday. DeMarre Carroll had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Paul Millsap added 20 points and 13 rebounds, and guard Jeff Teague scored 20 points for the Hawks, who advanced despite blowing a 15-point lead in the second half. Wizards forward Paul Pierce hit a three-pointer that would have tied the game but it came just after the final buzzer. The Hawks reached the conference finals for the first time since 1970 and will face the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers. The top seed in the East, the Hawks, host Game One on Wednesday. Bradley Beal and John Wall fuelled Washington’s comeback.

Beal scored 29 points, including the final six during a 9-0 spurt to put the Wizards up 88-87 with 3:50 remaining after trailing the entire second half. Atlanta’s Carroll countered with consecutive baskets for a 93-89 led with 31 seconds left. Wall had 20 points and 13 assists. The All Star guard played the entire second half without any apparent hesitation in his second game back after suffering five fractures in his left hand and wrist during in the series opener. The difference in the score in each of the previous three games in the series was three points or less inside the final four seconds. Horford’s put-back with under a second remaining gave Atlanta an 82-81 victory on Wednesday. He scored 13 points in the series clincher.

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) passes as Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) and centre Al Horford (15) defend during the second half in game six of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center.

Warriors advance Guptill gives New Zealand the edge to West final

THE Sports Xchange) - In less than three minutes, the Golden State Warriors went from nearly allowing the Memphis Grizzlies to erase a 15-point deficit to cruising to a 108-95 series-clinching victory in Game Six of the Western Conference semi-finals on Friday. Warriors guard Stephen Curry’s 62-foot heave as time expired in the third quarter capped an 11-4 scoring run over the final 2:37 of the period and gave Golden State a 76-68 lead going into a fourth quarter, where they rolled to advance to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 1976. T h e Wa rriors will face either the Houston Rockets or Los Angeles Clippers in the conference finals. Curry finished with 32 points, 24 of them coming on 8-of-13 shooting Warriors guard Stephen from three-point Curry finishes with 32 points. range. Wa r r i o r s guard Klay Thompson had 20 points and forward Draymond Green had 16 points and 12 rebounds. Memphis got a team-high 21 points and 15 rebounds from Marc Gasol and 16 points from veteran swingman Vince Carter. But the Grizzlies, looking to force a Game Seven at Golden State today, shot just 37.4 percent from the field and made just 4-of-16 three-point attempts. Still, they managed to cut a 15-point first-half deficit down to one with 3:55 left in the third quarter. But Warriors reserve Andre Iguodola (nine points, seven assists, six rebounds) answered with a three-pointer with 2:37 left to push Golden State’s lead back to four. Festus Ezeli followed with a layup, Iguodola made another there and then Curry stuck the dagger into Memphis with his 62-foot shot to end the period.

M A RT I N G u p t i l l ’s s w i f t half-century had New Zealand back on top in their second and final tour match against Worcestershire at New Road. Worcestershire made 291 for seven declared - with an unbeaten ton from Ross Whiteley - in reply to New Zealand’s 261 for nine, but Guptill rattled off 61 runs from 85 balls before the close as the tourists reached 89 for two ahead of the final day. Worcestershire resumed on 65 for one and quickly suffered setbacks as Moeen Ali, Tom Fell and Alex Gidman departed in quick succession to make it 75 for four. Opener Daryl Mitchell’s painfully patient innings came to an end when he was caught off Doug

Bracewell for 22 off 111 balls and Worcestershire looked in trouble

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when Alexei Kervezee’s departure, bowled by Ben Wheeler, left them at 130 for six. But Whiteley had other ideas and set about the New Zealand attack, hitting 18 boundaries on his way to an unbeaten 103. The wickets had been shared between New Zealand’s bowlers, with Bracewell taking two for 72 and Neil Wagner two for 74. Worcestershire declared with a lead of 30 after he reached three figures, but Guptill ensured that did not last long. Even as Tom Latham (three) and Hamish Rutherford (eight) failed, Guptill hit seven fours and two sixes to quickly pile on the runs, giving New Zealand a lead of 59 going into the final day’s play. (PA Sport)

Broad issue adds to England woes ENGLAND’S preparations for the Ashes summer ahead continue to be beset by controversy - with Stuart Broad at the centre of their latest spot of bother, instead of Kevin Pietersen for once. New England and Wales Cricket Board director Andrew Strauss has spent his first week in charge firefighting after overseeing the sacking of coach Peter Moores and then deciding there was no way back into the team after all for Pietersen. That furore left Strauss having to explain himself many times over in a marathon round of interviews at Lord’s on Tuesday. Three days later, it was incoming chairman Colin Graves’ turn - at the official start of his five-year tenure during the ECB’s annual general meeting, also at HQ - to account for his actions after Pietersen accused the governing body of being “incredibly deceitful.” But the week ended with fresh intrigue, thanks to Broad’s non-at-

tendance across London at a media event on behalf of Test match sponsors Investec on Thursday, to promote the two-Test series against New Zealand. Broad cited illness and team-

Stuart Broad puts absence down to illness. mate Ian Bell instead stepped in to take questions from the press largely about the continued absence of Pietersen from England’s plans, resulting according to ex-Test captain Strauss from a “massive trust

issue.” The ECB insists it remains satisfied with the reason given by Broad and his advisers for his absence that he was under the weather, unless or until there is any contradictory evidence. Reports were published, however, that he was unable to rouse himself in time because of a night out drinking. The Daily Mail has attributed a claim that Broad did not return to his hotel until 07:00hrs to a receptionist on duty at the time. The newspaper adds that the fast bowler spent the entire night drinking with former England players Andrew Flintoff and Matt Prior. An ECB spokesman said: “We are aware Stuart Broad was scheduled to appear at a sponsors’ event, but was unable to, and we were told it was due to illness.” Investec have announced Broad will instead speak to the media this afternoon. (PA Sport)

SUNDAY CHRONICLE May 17, 2015

Villa, Leicester safe, Gerrard farewell ruined By Toby Davis

LONDON, England (Reuters) - Aston Villa were crushed 6-1 by Southampton but joined Leicester City in celebrating Premier League survival yesterday while Steven Gerrard’s farewell party was spoil ed as Liverpool lost 3-1 to Crystal Palace. Midlands duo Villa and Leicester, who drew 0-0 at Sunderland, can look forward to another season among the elite after Steve Bruce’s relegation-threatened Hull City lost 2-0 at Tottenham Hotspur. Hull will now have to beat Manchester United in their final game next weekend to have any chance of avoiding the drop. North-east rivals Sunderland and Newcastle United, who took the lead against relegated Queens Park Rangers before falling to a 2-1 defeat, also remain in danger. Hull are third from bottom with 34 points and must hope Newcastle, who are two points ahead, fail to win at home to West Ham United on May 24. Failing that, Hull will need Sunderland who have a game in hand - to lose their final two matches against Arsenal on Wednesday and Chelsea next Sunday. It was meant to be a happy swansong for Liverpool captain Gerrard in his final home game before he jets off to join the Los Angeles Galaxy. His Anfield hurrah was ruined though as

Adam Lallana’s opener for Liverpool was cancelled out by a free kick from Jason Puncheon, a goal from Wilfried Zaha and a late effort from Glenn Murray. Murray’s stoppage-time penalty was saved by Simon Mignolet before the Palace striker converted the rebound. There were mixed emotions for Tim Sherwood’s Villa who were mauled by Southampton in the early fixture, Senegal forward Sadio Mane rewriting the record books with the fastest hat-trick in the English top-flight. His treble was timed at two minutes 56 seconds, breaking Scotland striker Graham Leggat’s record of three minutes for Fulham in a club record 10–1 win over Ipswich Town in 1963. Villa’s gloom, however, was lifted after Hull’s defeat at White Hart Lane as Tottenham completed a comfortable victory with second-half goals from Nacer Chadli and Danny Rose.

HARD TO SWALLOW It was a hard result to swallow for Hull boss Bruce whose preparations were hindered when midfielder Jake Livermore was suspended after testing positive for cocaine. Bruce must now conjure an improbable victory against his former team to avoid relegation. “We must believe we can beat United which is always going to be difficult,” the

former Old Trafford stalwart told Sky Sports. “We have still got a chance, we are at home, but it will be a tall order. Is there one final twist? Can we upset the apple cart? Let’s hope we can do it.”

Southampton’s Sadio Mane celebrates scoring their third goal. (Reuters/Stefan WermuthLivepic) Hull’s defeat completed a remarkable act of escapology for Nigel Pearson’s Leicester who were bottom at Christmas and seven points adrift of safety at the be-

ginning of April before going on a life-saving run of six wins in eight matches. “A lot of people wrote us off a couple of months ago and I feel we’ve proved a lot of people wrong,” Leicester captain Wes Morgan said. Leicester and Villa have 38 points with one game to play. The draw for Leicester at Sunderland edged their opponents closer to safety but there could still be a sting in the tail for Dick Advocaat’s team who still face two daunting fixtures and have an inferior goal difference to Hull. Newcastle’s brief celebrations were dampened at Loftus Road when Emmanuel Riviere’s first goal for the club was cancelled out by a second-half leveller for QPR by Matt Phillips and a stunning winner from distance by Leroy Fer. It was a ninth defeat in 10 games for Newcastle manager John Carver who knows the stakes could not be higher for next week’s decisive finale. “It’s a do-or-die situation,” he said. “We have to manage that pressure and manage that focus.” Elsewhere, Everton fought back after Stewart Downing gave West Ham the lead to triumph 2-1 with goals from Leon Osman and a last-minute winner from Romelu Lukaku while Stoke City drew 0-0 with relegated Burnley.

Aussies assemble for Windies tour AUSTRALIA’S opponents for their Caribbean tour opener have been announced, and it will be no gentle introduction for Michael Clarke’s men in Antigua. Clarke departs for the Caribbean today, with the rest of the Australia-based players and staff leaving tomorrow. They will link up with Peter Siddle and Adam Voges, who have been

playing county cricket in the UK, in Miami before flying on to Antigua. Australian players still involved in IPL action, including David Warner, Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc, will join the team when their Indian commitments are over. The West Indies have named a strong President’s XI side to face the Aussies in a

three-day warm-up match in Antigua starting in just 11 days’ time, led by Test hopeful Leon Johnson. Johnson, a 27-year-old left-hander from Guyana, scored 54 and 44 in his last Test match, against the world No.1 Test team South Africa in Cape Town in January. Johnson was left out of the West Indies team for their recent series against England

“(Selection) is a great opportunity for me and I am one step closer to reaching one of my goals of playing for the West Indies. This is a great opportunity for me to showcase my talent and perform to the best of my ability to address the selectors. “I was home just relaxing and (selector and former Test wicketkeeper) Courtney Browne called and said I was selected to the President’s

Australia’s last Test was at the Sydney Cricket Ground. (Getty Images) and will be keen to force his way back into the reckoning against the Australians and improve on his record of four Tests. Sharmarh Brooks has been rewarded with a call-up having scored two centuries in his past two first class matches for Barbados. Imran Khan, named for the Pakistan legend, will threaten with his leg-breaks, having taken 232 wickets at 22.46 in his first-class career. Khan, from Trinidad and Tobago, said he would be keen to exploit any Australian weakness against spin bowling and press his claims for a Test spot. “If you perform well and address the selectors you can stake a claim to play for West Indies in one of the Test matches for the series,” said Khan. “I think that is the ultimate goal of any cricketer … to play Test cricket and I am training hard for it and I hope I get an opportunity to flourish.

XI to play against Australia. It was a great feeling knowing that the hard work paid off and getting recognised at some point. “It is going to be a really hard game against Australia which is one of the best teams in the world. It is going to be a very hard game and it will not be any ordinary regional game “It is an international game in my eyes against one of the world’s toughest opponents. It is going to be tough and it is going to take a lot out of me but I just want to execute the basics and keep calm.” Khan added that despite rising to prominence as a leggie, he saw his future in the West Indies team as a batsman. “A lot of work goes into preparation in the off-season and during the season. I do a lot of bowling, batting, fitness work, weights,” he said. “I really like batting even though my bowling has been the stronger asset for the Red Force. Deep down inside I love batting and I think I can make it as a batsman.”

SUNDAY CHRONICLE May 17, 2015

Russell fireworks spur run chase but KKR bite the dust … CSK secure top spot

The Jamaican batsman was caught by Dhawal Kulkarni at long-off after getting an outside edge from a Chris MUMBAI, India (CMC) - Explosive all-rounder Andre Morris delivery. Russell helped to inspire a gallant run chase that later Earlier Pathan, who top-scored with 44, featured in stuttered as Kolkata Knight Riders lost by nine runs to a solid 56-run stand with Manish Pandey for the third former champions Rajaswicket. than Royals in the Indian Shane Watson’s blisterPremier League yesterday. ing knock of 104 highlightRussell featured in a ed Rajasthan innings while healthy 55-run stand for the Morris helped them post fourth wicket with Yusuf their exciting victory with Pathan that kept alive KKR’s four for 23. chances of overhauling the Rajasthan’s win over challenging total of 199 for KKR guarantees them a six in 20 overs set by Raplace in the IPL 2015 playjasthan. offs. In the end, it was too Meantime over in Molate for Kolkata to reach the hali West Indies all-rounder required runs, finishing on Dwayne Bravo picked up 190 for 9 when the overs ran one wicket for 20 runs from out in a thrilling encounter two overs as Chennai Super at the Brabourne Stadium in Kings scored an impressive Shane Watson hit a blistering knock of 104. Mumbai. seven-wicket victory over The 50-run stand beKings XI Punjab at the PCA tween Russell and Pathan came in just 28 deliveries, stadium yesterday. owing to some big hitting from both the batsmen. CSK cruised to 134 for three to easily surpass Russell scored 37 from 20 balls smashing two sixes Punjab’s 130 for seven and secured the top spot in the and picking up four boundaries on the way. league table this season.

BCCI to meet CA, CSA over CLT20 future THE fate of the Champions League Twenty20 will be decided in a meeting that will take place on the sidelines of the IPL final in Kolkata on May 24. The heads of Cricket Australia and Cricket South Africa, the two other founding partners of the tournament, will also attend the meeting, according to BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur. “Yes, we have invited the CEO and chairman of Cricket Australia and Cricket South Africa for the IPL final in Kolkata and, on the sidelines of this match, we will discuss the future of Champions League with them,” Thakur said. Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland and chairman Wally Edwards, along with CSA president Chris Nenzani and chief executive officer Haroon Lorgat are expected to attend the meeting, which will also be attended by BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya and Thakur. Sundar Raman, who has been the chief operating officer for both IPL and CLT20, will also be at the meeting.

Rajeev Shukla, the IPL chairman, had admitted that the future of the Champions League was in doubt, and said that alternative options including conducting a mini-IPL were being

Sundar Raman, the chief operating officer of the IPL and CLT20, will also be at the meeting between the BCCI, Cricket Australia and Cricket South Africa ©

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FITZROY Davidson commenced his professional career on May 17, 1980 on a losing note after going under to Trinidadian Lloyd George at the Jean Pierre Sport Complex in Trinidad and Tobago. George was far more experienced at the time with 23 fights under his belt and won the 10-round contest by points. George had been on a straight Guyanese diet in his last six fights having come against Comp-

discussed. “Yes, we are planning to do away with the Champions League T20. In place of that, we are considering an alternative league. But at the moment all this is at the planning stage,” Shukla told PTI on Friday. In April, ESPNcricinfo had reported that the BCCI and the CLT20 broadcaster, Star Sports, was not keen on continuing with a tournament that has failed to garner attention - from fans as well as advertisers - in its six editions. There have been six editions of the CLT20 so far pitting the top teams of various countries against each other. India, Australia and South Africa are the primary stakeholders of the tournament, while teams from West Indies, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have been regular competitors. The major fallout for the teams would be the loss of monetary benefits. CLT20 appearances are included in IPL teams’ sponsorship deals and the non-Indian teams receive $200,000.

ton Canzius, Kid Carrington, Dennis Dalrymple, Winfield Braithwaite, Roy Smith and Davidson respectively. The fight against Davidson was his last. The junior lightweight Davidson had a career that spanned 13 years and produced 19 fights, six of which were victories. He defeated Tyrone Downes, Sammy Fuentes, Lancelot Cyrus, Colin Morgan, Wayne Briggs and Gordon Carew. Cyrus was his only knockout victim. Davidson had his last fight on February 28, 1993. He was knocked out in the second round by the young and strong Andrew `Six Head’ Lewis who went on to win Guyana’s first world title.

Digicel SportsMax acquires rights to IAAF Diamond League 2015-2017 CARIBBEAN sports cable giants Digicel SportsMax Friday announced that it has acquired the broadcast rights to the coveted IAAF Diamond League 2015 through to 2017. Digicel SportsMax will take Caribbean athletic fans to the track to witness the world’s fastest athletes Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce, as they line up in the starting blocks alongside sprinting sensations Justin Gatlin, Asafa Powell, Kirani James, Yohan Blake, Veronica Campbell Brown, Allyson Felix and a host of the world’s biggest athletes in the coveted IAAF Diamond League series from May 15 to September 11. The 2015 IAAF Diamond League takes place over 14 worldAsafa Powell class meetings held across Europe, Asia and North America. The athlete with the highest number of points in each discipline at the end of the season wins the ‘Diamond Race’ and actual diamonds. The trophies will be handed out at the two finals in Zurich and Brussels on September 3, and 11, respectively. Digicel SportsMax Caribbean marketing manager Tanya Lee said the Diamond League is the perfect addition to Digicel SportsMax’s sporting line-up. “The IAAF Diamond League is the most watched track event on the IAAF calendar outside of the World Championships and the Olympics, but what’s particularly special about the Diamond League is that track fans are taken on a constantly euphoric high at multiple points throughout the track season with the sport’s biggest names facing off at multiple meets.”

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CLASSY Lennox Beckles had seven fights in 1964. He won five and lost two. One of the two losses happened on May 16. On that day he clashed with Percy Hayles at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica and lost via points after 10 rounds. Judges Tony Bridges and Ganville DeLeon scored it 100-93 while referee Seaside Johnson had it 100-91, all in favour of the Jamaican. Beckles won his next four fights which included a first-round knockout of compatriot Caesar Barrow before losing to Johnny DePeiza. The welterweight Beckles is still considered to be one on the best from Guyana to have entered the fistic sport. To many, his skill and ring craft are unmatched by any of the current crop of pugilists. In his prime Beckles had out-boxed the likes of Rugged Mack, Eddie Perkins and Vernon Lewis to name a few. Beckles started professional boxing in September 1960 and had 10 fights before his first defeat. The slick boxer last fought in May 1979. He won 33 fights, lost 13 and drew two.

SUNDAY CHRONICLE May 17, 2015

Walters to defend his WBA title in New York

Nicholas Walters defends his title on June 1.

KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC) - Jamaica’s Nicholas Walters will defend his World Boxing Association Feather-weight Supertitle against Colombia’s Miguel Massiaga next month in New York. The fight, to take place in the Madison Square Garden Theatre June 13, will be the main bout on a card that will be broadcast on HBO television. Both boxers are unbeaten as professionals and have outstanding records - champion Walters 25-0 with 21 knockouts to his credit while his challenger is 20-0 with 18 knockouts. The Jamaican boxer is riding a five-fight knockout streak. His last victim was former Super champion Nonito Donaire whom he defeated by way of a technical knockout in the sixth round last October in California. The last time a fight went the distance for Massiaga was in August of 2013, when he scored a unanimous decision over Jesus Galicia, in their World Boxing Council Americas featherweight title. Massiaga defeated Walters as an amateur 14-9 in an Olympic qualifying bout in Guatemala, in 2008 but his Jamaican opponents said he does not remember the fight. “But it really does not matter. Those days, we were fighting for medals and trophies, but today, this is big business,” said Walters. “He wants my title, and my job is to prevent him from taking it. It is my aim to accomplish that in fine style.” The co-feature bout will be between Puerto Rican Felix Verde and Ivan Najera from Texas.

Djokovic to face Federer in Italian Open final

TOP seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic will face second seed Roger Federer in today’s Italian

ROGER FEDERER Open tennis final after both claimed straight sets wins. Djokovic defeated Spanish seventh seed David Ferrer 6-4

6-4 while Federer defeated Swiss compatriot Stan Wawrinka 6-4 6-2 at the Foro Italico. But Djokovic was unhappy about the state of the clay court after holes appeared near the baseline. “It’s dangerous to really play in these conditions,” the Serb said. “It’s obvious the court is not where it’s supposed to be, condition-wise. “ We h a d s o m e p l a c e s where the holes are really deep. It’s not just for the serve, if you make those holes and you’re sliding and getting into that hole, you can twist your ankle easily. “People need to understand at this level every single thing matters to us, especially the court and the playing conditions.” Djokovic raised his game at key points in both sets to earn the breaks and stay on track for his fourth Rome title. Federer started slowly against Wawrinka as the world number nine raced into a 3-0 lead, but Federer gradually got

into the match. A Wawrinka error in the ninth game gave the 17-time Grand Slam champion a 5-4

Rainfall dampens John Fernandes hockey league matches … No play possible yesterday or today PERSISTENT rainfall over the past week has forced the organisers of the John Fernandes Insurance Limited-sponsored, Guyana Hockey Board-organised Men’s Second Division League to reschedule yesterday’s double-header. The still waterlogged ground means that no play is possible today also. No date has yet been set for the rescheduled matches. Points leaders All Greys were down to take on Old Fort and GCC were scheduled to meet Saints in two second-round matches of the League, at the St Stanislaus College ground, Carifesta Avenue, yesterday, but the rain had the last say, as the venue was inundated with water, making any play impossible. Today, All Greys should have opposed Hikers with Hikers versus Old Fort. The veteran side All Greys lead the standing with four points from one victory and two drawn games. Meanwhile, the Woodpecker Products inaugural Ladies League five-team tournament will resume this weekend with two matches. On Saturday, Georgetown Cricket Club will come up against Old Fort from 14:30hrs, while on Sunday, Hikers will face the National Under-20s from 14:30hrs. Both matches are scheduled for the St Stanislaus College ground.

Drakes says all is not lost ... From back page important that we win those two games and move up the rankings .The main objective is to assess the areas that we fall short on.” Drakes said his side failed to adapt to the conditions. “There is a little bit of dryness on the surface and I think if you are going to be coming to the sub-continent you are not going to be ex-

pecting Sri Lanka to do you any favours,” he said. “So we were very mindful of the fact that if we have to bat we have to set a target that we could defend. If you do not take wickets up front with the new ball we can always be playing catch-up cricket; so that’s the area that we really felt short in and that is the area that we have to be looking to improve on.”

CRICKET QUIZ CORNER (Sunday May 17, 2015) NOVAK DJOKOVIC lead and he won the set when his opponent went wide with a backhand. Federer continued his dominance at the start of the second set and will face Djokovic today for the third time in a final this year. (BBC Sport)

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Today’s Quiz:

Shiv Chanderpaul once scored a Test hundred off 69 balls. Where and when? Who was named ‘Man of the Match’ in the very first game of this year’s IPL tournament?

Answers in tomorrow’s issue

SUNDAY CHRONICLE May 17, 2015

Millions in sports equipment missing from Cliff Anderson Sports Hall bond By Rawle Toney WITH Guyana, for the first time in 23 years, getting a new government, several reports of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) ‘helping themselves’ have emanated and the sports sector was certainly not excluded. Chronicle Sport was informed and confirmed that millions of dollars in sport equipment have since been shipped out from the storage area of the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall which was under the control of the National Sports Commission and its Director Neil Kumar. Kumar assumed the post when the PPP/C took office in the 1992 elections and remained in the position until the party was defeated at the May 11 polls by the APNU+AFC coalition. A source close to the Sports Commission informed Chronicle Sport that since the election and with the PPP/C knowing that they were heading for defeat, documents were being destroyed and equipment being shipped out. Upon visiting the venue yesterday, Chronicle Sport noticed huge spaces and empty cardboard boxes and when quizzed about the findings, Bashir Khan, manager of the facility confessed that the former Sport Director had come and taken some ‘stuff’ to a ‘function’ he hosted a few days ago. “Kumar came and took some stuff for a function he held at the Palms (geriatric home),” Khan said. He added, “I can’t say what was carried and what wasn’t carried but he had a function and he came and moved some stuff.” However, checks at the geriatric home care facility unearthed that no such ‘function’ was held by anyone of the former PPP/C regime much less the former sports director. “They pack up a ton of stuff also from the office (on Homestretch Avenue). That’s not counting the amount of equipment the Director of Sport was giving away and not to no sports team or club, but just friends and family,” the source said. Khan seemed uneasy when asked by Chronicle Sport to verify exactly what was taken since its under his watch the items were moved, and he stated, “Call

The Cliff Anderson Sports Hall Mr Kumar and ask him.” Calls to Kumar proved futile. The Government of Guyana under the PPP/C had millions of dollars being allocated to the National Sports Commission (NSC) which the entity says was spent on procuring sports equipment for distribution around the country but athletes and administration never benefited from such items. The Cliff Anderson Sports Hall and the National Gymnasium are the country’s only two indoor sports

facilities. These facilities are used for training and competition purposes of basketball, table tennis, hockey, boxing, netball, martial arts, volleyball, badminton, and weightlifting while cultural and religious activities are also conducted. The Cliff Anderson Sports Hall which has a capacity of 2 000 patrons and the National Gymnasium with a capacity of 1 000 provide living accommodation for approximately 50 persons.

Sports sector to see massive improvement under new government By Rawle Toney ACCORDING the APNU+AFC manifesto, the sports sector is set for massive improvement as Guyana welcomes its new government under the Presidency of (Rtd) Brigadier David Granger. The sports fraternity will be keeping a close eye on the new administration, hoping that they deliver as promised on their manifesto. “An annual subvention for each National Sports Association or Federation will be provided to support the participation of national athletes in Caribbean Championship events,” the coalition said in their manifesto as it outlined

their vision for the sector. Under the former PPP/C government, Guyanese athletes and the various federations were crying ‘foul’, noting that there was much more that they (PPP/C) could have done during their 23 years in office. While the now opposition boasts of building Guyana’s first synthetic facility and the aquatic centre along with the country’s lone internationally recognised cricket stadium, many are of the opinion the most important assets – the athletes – were neglected. According to the APNU+AFC government, all sports in schools must be coordinated and supported by the Ministry of Sport and the Guyana Teachers

Union and school sports should not be limited to just athletics but should be broadly extended to include a variety of sports and related disciplines. The government say that they intend to support all sport disciplines and participation in regional and international competitions/championships and that each sport discipline played in Guyana and the respective national teams are, in principle, eligible for representation at the respective events at Caribbean Championships. Both men’s and women’s teams will have guaranteed funding for travel and accommodation to attend various Caribbean Championships since to represent our country at such events is

the ultimate achievement in sports for an athlete. The government pointed out that their intention is to build on the successes of rugby, cricket, football, basketball, track and field, and other sport disciplines with access to direct funding, and to enable Guyana’s sportsmen and sportswomen to participate regularly in international competitions. T h o u g h t h e a f o re m e n t i o n e d changes in the sector are not listed in the government’s 100-day plans upon taking office, local athletes are being guaranteed of a complete overhaul of the sector since they (the APNU+AFC) are equipped with the qualified personnel to do so.

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GCC ladies draw second round clash with Paragon

Trinidad and Tobago National Women’s League GCC’s Gabriella Xavier (left) receives a cross from Shebike Baptiste (not in photo) in Paragon’s defence and about to nail a shot into Paragon’s net.

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David Miller’s six hit Kolkata police constable Aloke Aich in his right eye.

Drakes says all is not lost after Windies Women defeat

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (CMC) - Head coach of West Indies women Vasbert Drakes says all is not lost after the regional side were outplayed by Sri Lanka in the second One-Day International (ODI) of a four-match series at the R Premadasa Stadium on Friday. The Windies women lost by six wickets as Sri Lanka levelled the series one-all after losing the opening fixture earlier in the week. Drakes also said his side entered the match with confidence, but failed to execute on the day. “Coming into the game we thought we would have covered our base and everyone was pretty comfortable,” said Drakes. “Unfortunately we did not execute as a unit consistently in any of the departments so consequently we allowed them to control more of the game than we did. Obviously, the most important thing is not to dwell too much on it”. The Windies Women were dismissed for 124 in 42.3 overs after they chose to bat, with Shashikala Siriwardene undermining their batting with figures of 4-30 from 9.3 overs. None of the Windies Women’s bowlers made a big impact and Siriwardene guided the home team to victory, leading the way with an unbeaten 42 from 72 deliveries that included just a couple of boundaries.

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Windies women captain Merissa Aguilleira

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