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Minor glitches hamper smooth voting yesterday – Dr Surujbally

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Police Commissioner Seelall Persaud displays his inked finger

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GDF Chief of Staff, Brigadier Mark Phillips, displays his inked finger

Director of Prisons, Mr Welton Trotz, displays his inked finger

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President Ramotar observes disciplined services voting yesterday

Following is the full text of a statement issued by the Joint Services at approximately 23:30hrs last night: It was brought to our attention that Mr James Anthony Bond posted on Facebook three hours ago “An example of what occurred today (yesterday) at Whim Police Station...total number of voters 165....number of votes cast 147.....APNU+AFC 140..... PPP 7...” Brigadier Mark Phillips in his capacity as Chairman of the Joint Services condemns this action in the strongest possible way. “This is distasteful at best and extremely irresponsible behaviour by a former member of Parliament given that there is no way the results of any polling place of today’s Joint Services voting can be known according to GECOM,” he stated. The Joint Services is therefore calling on the authorities at GECOM to explain to the public whether there exists any possibility for a process they assured the nation would be secret to have been made public. This development is extremely worrying since Mr Bond, an Attorney and Candidate on the APNU+AFC list, is expected to exercise good judgement in all matters pertaining to the electorate and the electoral process and not seek in any way to incite mayhem among the populace. The Joint Services wishes to assure the nation that they remain committed to a peaceful electoral process and urge calm during and after the elections are completed.

Commander-in-Chief of Guyana’s Armed Forces, President Donald Ramotar and GECOM Commissioner Sase Gunraj walk inside a Police polling place at Eve Leary, yesterday morning, as ranks look on

Brigadier Mark Phillips escorts the Commander-in-Chief to one of the Polling booths on base Camp Ayanganna yesterday morning (Adrian Narine photos)

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Joint Services ranks voted en masse yesterday

By Leroy Smith MEMBERS of the Joint Services yesterday turned out en masse to cast their ballots for the political party of their choice in the historic General and Regional Elections of 2015. Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force, Brigadier Mark Phillips; Director of Prisons, Mr Welton Trotz; and Commissioner of Police, Mr Seelall Persaud, led the process at their respective polling places. Following spot checks made at the Guyana Police Officers’ Mess Hall at Eve Leary, the Guyana Prison Service Sports Club facility at Camp Street, and the Guyana Defence Force Headquarters at Camp Ayanganna, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Donald Ramotar, spoke with the media yesterday, describing his visits as being in keeping with his routine at elections time. He said he was pleased with the systems he saw in place to facilitate the ranks voting, and added that, even before he had been a presidential candidate, he had always tried to visit as many polling stations as possible on voting day. “I am very happy that all places that I have been to in the Army compound, Police headquarters and the Prisons, everything seems to be going smoothly and very (well). So I am happy about that, and I hope that it will continue and go into the General Elections on May 11,” the President commented. The Guyanese Head of State was accompanied on his visits to the polling stations by People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) Executive Dr. Frank Anthony, and by PPP/C

Commissioner on the Guyana Elections Commission, Mr Sase Gunraj. Asked about preparations to fully outfit joint services’ ranks with the necessary gear and resources while they are in-lying during elections day, the President said everything is positive. He explained that he has thus far not received any adverse report from the heads of the disciplined services, and as such he is convinced that everything is going as the heads envisaged, and that things are going according to plan. Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force, Brigadier Mark Phillips, in an invited comment shortly after casting his ballot, said that based on the reports he received early in the morning from his various GDF bases, the soldiers were all ready and excited to exercise their franchise and constitutional right. He explained that, up to the point that he entertained the questions from this newspaper, there had been no report that anything had gone wrong at any polling station. He pointed out that all polling stations of the Guyana Defence Force were opened on time. Phillips declared: “The Joint Services’ voting will be the most peaceful voting, setting the example for the country, come May 11.” Director of Prisons, Mr Welton Trotz, who voted at the Guyana Prison Service Sports Club facility on Camp Street, said, after casting his ballot, that most of the day’s proceedings, to the point when he had entertained our questions, were perfect. He

Ranks queue up to make their way into a Brickdam polling booth to vote yesterday morning

did, however, point to a slight delay in the start of voting at the Lusignan Prisons, which he said had been due to an issue with a bunch of keys which facilitate access to the polling area. He said, however, that all other areas opened for polling on time. He opined that most of his ranks should be finished voting early yesterday, as most of them reside in close proximity to the prison facilities. Trotz further explained that what they did was to allow those who were on shift to vote first, by being relieved to vote then immediately returning to their respective posts to make way for others who had to be relieved to vote. Those who were not on duty were expected to show up at the polling places at their own time during the course of the day yesterday, but obviously before the close of polls. The Director of Prisons noted that, for example, most of the persons who are working at the Mazaruni Prisons were living on Mazaruni, so they were expected to complete their voting exercise by 16:40hrs. This publication was unable to secure a comment from Police Commissioner Seelall Persaud yesterday. He did say in a previous interview that all logistics to deal with the security arrangements for elections day and the pre- and post- periods were in place, and had been tried and tested. He had also indicated that the Police were trained and ready to respond to any unrest or unlawful activities that aim to disrupt the peace. Police ranks also voted yesterday at the Brickdam

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Assistant Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken briefing the Commander-in-Chief on the security arrangements on the ground yesterday morning

Members of the Presidential Guard await their turn to cast their ballots Director of Prisons, Mr Welton Trotz, in discussion with President Ramotar, Dr. Frank Anthony and GECOM’s Sase Gunraj

At left are two United States Embassy Observers at the Guyana Police Sports Facility observing the polling process there yesterday morning

Soldiers wait their turn to cast their ballots for the party of their choice

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Minor, unexpected hiccups during yesterday’s voting – Dr Surujbally

By Vanessa Narine MINOR hiccups were the only “bumps in the road” of what was an otherwise smooth process whereby over 7,000 ranks of the Disciplined Services cast their votes yesterday, according to Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Dr Steve Surujbally. “There were minor, unexpected hiccups that turned up,” he told the Chronicle in a telephone interview. Dr Surujbally disclosed that among the hiccups was the fact that some GECOM staffers had no identification cards and some polling stations opened later than the 6:00AM scheduled start time. “Some polling stations opened on time. A few polling stations did not have the signage of the alpha-split, so the people had to be asking where to go and that is not what we trained for,” he said. The less than acceptable behaviour of some ranks of the Disciplined Services was also listed among yesterday’s glitches. “It was a bit disappointing that the police at one location did not conduct themselves in a disciplined manner,” Dr Surujbally lamented. He added that some voters without identification who turned up to vote were also subjected by party agents to questioning, which for the most part was deemed unnecessary. “There was one of the party agents who when a person did not come with their identification, they asked for their details, even after the folio [folder with bio-data and a picture of the voter] details were clear. That blocked up the line a little,” the GECOM Chairman said. The last hiccup he cited was the fact that on one occasion a voter did not indicate to her principal that she would be voting, so was not scheduled to vote yesterday. Dr Surujbally explained that the Official List of Electors (OLE) guides who are eligible to vote and the names of Disciplined Services ranks were extracted from the OLE to facilitate voting yesterday. In the event that a rank preferred to vote on May 11, he or she would have been required to

indicate this desire to their principals, so that their names remained on the OLE and are not part of the list of names extracted to facilitate yesterday’s voting. The extraction negated the possibility of one person voting twice, one of many such measures. Additionally, in anticipation of criticisms from stakeholders in the electoral process, the GECOM Chairman said, “We did disregard the essential and the important and pounce on the non-essential and that is not something that should not be done. It gives us an idea that we must not have these mistakes.” Consequently, he assured that the Commission’s workplan and undertakings remain on track and stressed that all expectations, given the efforts made, are that the May 11 General and Regional elections will run off smoothly. NEXT STEP The term “smooth running” was adopted by the Chief Elections Officer (CEO), Keith Lowenfield, who noted that yesterday’s processes went well. “From all my reports, at all 66 locations things went well,” he declared. Asked about security measures in place for the ballot boxes, Lowenfield made it clear that with the assistance of the Tactical Services Unit (TSU), stringent security measures have been put in place. The ballot boxes are being held in containers under lock

and key at the GECOM headquarters. Meanwhile, an advisory from GECOM noted that the ballot papers issued to members of the Disciplined Forces will not be stamped with the official six-digit stamp when they are given to ranks for them to vote. “The Ballot Papers WILL be stamped on Election Day, when they are sent to be intermixed and counted on Elections Day at Polling Stations that will be gazetted, as is required by law. GECOM takes this opportunity to guarantee that the votes cast by all members of the Disciplined Forces WILL BE COUNTED on Election Day,” the Commission said. On the question of when the ballots will be sorted, the Chief Elections Officer disclosed that this will be done at a time that is still to be decided. Lowenfield added that the disclosure of this undertaking will be subject to security considerations. GECOM Commissioners, at a meeting today, are expected to be fully briefed on yesterday’s process of voting by members of the Disciplined Services, who included ranks from the Guyana Police Force (GPF), the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), the Prison Service and Fire Service. The voting process was subject to the scrutiny of the agents of the contesting political parties, as well as local and international observer missions. With voting completed by members of the Disciplined Forces, the Guyanese civilian population heads to the polls on May 11, a mere eight days away.

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A female police sergeant escorts a visually impaired police rank from the polling station after he had cast his ballot

Police Station and at other sub-divisional headquarters within ‘A’ Division, even as most of the senior officers from the division cast their ballots at the Brickdam Police Station. ‘A’ Division Commander Clifton Hicken, when approached for a comment, told the Chronicle that all arrangements were put in place in terms of the standard operating procedures; and that, before 05:00hrs, ranks had been posted and placed in position at places that were to be used as polling stations within the division. Hicken lauded the coordination of the Guyana Elections Commission and the Observer Missions. He said that, by 05:30 hrs, all persons manning polling stations had been in place. He also stated that some of the stations did not commence operating directly at six yesterday.

L-R: ‘A’ Division’s Crime Officer Reshi Dass, No.1 Sub-Divisional Officer Anthony Vanderhyden, Commander Clifton Hicken, Court Superintendent Desiree Fowler, and Deputy Commander Dion Moore each displaying their inked finger in the Brickdam Police Station Compound after casting their vote early yesterday morning

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Former IMF Advisor …

Guyana’s economy an envy in the Region By Tajeram Mohabir FORMER Senior Advisor to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Asgar Ali has said Guyana remains a leading light in the Caribbean, enjoying sustained economic growth of five per cent over the past decade. But he noted for the development to continue, Guyana has to move away from the “pulling down” political culture to one of “pulling up,” pointing out that development is not about any political party, but the people of the country. According to Ali, it is time the deep political hatred which is manifest in the political Opposition comes to an end, and both the Government and the Opposition find a way to work together, so that decisions are made in the best interest of the people. In an exclusive interview with the Chronicle, Ali, a former Minister of Finance said Guyana has come a far way since 1992, but noted that the developments experienced in the past 23 years did not happen overnight. It happened as a result of the work done by the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C), he said, contending that the ruling party laid the foundation for not only a democratic Guyana, but a Guyana managed in the tradition of Dr Cheddi Jagan. Ali, who was once Deputy Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, was brought to Guyana when the PPP/C emerged victorious at the polls in 1992. He recalled at the time that all the international financial institutions, from the World Bank to the IMF, had stopped lending to Guyana. All the financial programmes, he said, had been suspended until free and fair elections were held. This, he said, reversed when the PPP/C was returned to power. In its first year in office, the economy grew 8.5 per cent and the following year 5.5 per cent. But problems began to develop in the international community and Guyana was affected. It did not stop Guyana from pressing on however, the former Finance Minister said, relating that through strident advocacy by Dr Jagan, Guyana was able to benefit from debt writeoffs through the Paris Club and from the commercial banks. Guyana was also taken off the list of Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC). BUILDING A STRONG ECONOMIC BASE On assuming office in 1992, Ali, who also served as President of the National Investment Bank of Jamaica, said the PPP/C focused on building a strong

economic base. This, he said, coupled with prudent management set the stage for the rapid and sustained economic growth Guyana enjoys today. And the former IMF advisor said, the current outlook indicates that growth of the economy will continue and accelerate. Testifying to the sound

Former Finance Minister Asgar Ali management of the economy, Ali, an economist by training who has practised in several Caribbean states, said despite the opposition-induced turmoil in the National Assembly during the past three years, Guyana still managed to enjoy economic growth of about four to five per cent. Undoubtedly, he said, Guyana was hurt but was resilient enough to avoid being brought to a standstill. While expressing kudos to the Government, he emphasised the need for the Government and the Opposition to work together, in the best interest of the people. From 1992 to today, the well-known regional economist said Guyana has been able to make laudable strides in infrastructural development. Today, he said, though more needs to be done, Guyanese enjoy new roads, access to water in their homes, significantly better access to health care and unprecedented access to housing. Guyana needs to continue on this path, building on the gains made, to the benefit of all her people. He noted that notwithstanding the incessant propaganda being pushed by some, the achievements made by Guyana in the past 23 years have been noteworthy enough as it has made Guyana the envy of the Caribbean. President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr William Warren Smith on a visit to Guyana in 2014, spoke glowingly about this country. CHANGING BEFORE YOUR EYES

He said: “Guyana is a good example of a country that has done some of the right things…They have come a very, very long distance in terms of their fiscal situation. They have been responsible in terms of addressing it…Generally, there is a lot of vibrancy in the Guyanese economy. Just by casual observation, one can see that there is a lot of construction that is taking place in the country…you can almost see the country changing in front of your eyes, and so is just a casual indication of the extent to which economic activity is vibrant and buoyant in that country.” Guyana is one of few countries in the Caribbean that enjoys sustained economic growth, healthy foreign exchange reserves, a stable currency and low inflation. The per capita income has moved from about US$300 in 1992, among the lowest in the Region, to about US$4000 today, positioning Guyana on the path to move from a Low-Middle-Income Country to becoming a Middle- Income Country. The former Finance Minister said with a stable economy and sustained economic growth, Guyana has become a prime destination for investment as Caribbean businessmen now have confidence in the local economy. However, the marked development that Guyana has witnessed over the past two decades has been dogged by allegations of corruption. Ali told the Chronicle that allegations of corruption are a big issue not only in Guyana but in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, even Barbados, and a matter of fact, the entire Caribbean. He said it has become commonplace for politicians to make claims of corruption against their rivals, but said in Guyana, there is a legal recourse to deal with these matters but it is not utilised. SLANDER On that note, Ali said though he would not doubt that cases of corruption exist, much of the talk about corruption is based on perception and hearsay with a clear intention to slander. Speaking with certainty, he told this publication that when he became Finance Minister, he recalled instituting systems to weed out corruption which was glaring in the public sector. Serious allegations of corruption, he said, should not be downplayed. And in light of the vociferous claims being made by some sections of society, the former Finance Minister said a commission should be established where these matters

… says country poised for rapid economic development are heard, examined and a determination is made. Nevertheless, Ali said he sees a bright future for Guyana, noting that a solid foundation has been laid for continued growth and devel-

CDB President, Dr William Warren Smith opment. But he said greater atten-

tion needs to be paid to the skilled professionals leaving the school system, especially the University of Guyana. Guyana, needs to find ways of getting these persons to remain in Guyana upon graduation as the country needs their expertise to continue developing on the upward trajectory, he contended. Blessed with an abundance of resources, which includes intact forests, vast arable lands and potential for hydro power, he said Guyana is the richest in the Caribbean. This country, he said, has the means to create wealth and it is time for petty politics to be put aside and for the Amaila Hydro Project to come on stream. This, Ali said, along with the deep-water habour, the road from Georgetown to Lethem and the opening up of the Intermediate Savannahs will create an upward spiral in commercial activities. Guyana is moving in this direction, and according to the former Finance Minister,

it should remain focused as it is well positioned for rapid economic development and becoming a ‘first world’ country. But, he reminded that

Guyana is well positioned for rapid economic development and becoming ‘a first world country’, says Asgar Ali a new approach is needed: one where the government and opposition work together, and irrespective of their differences, the national interest must always come first.

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Editorial

Guyana

ELECTIONS IN GUYANA - AND LABOUR’S ‘DISUNITY’

WELL, the members comprising Guyana’s disciplined forces cast their ballots yesterday for the Government they would prefer to administer the affairs of this nation based on the official outcome of the May 11 National and Regional Elections, just eight days away. The political parties seeking to form the next Government as well as the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and, of course, the legitimate voters across this nation would now depend on the disciplined forces, primarily the Guyana Police Force and the Guyana Defence Force, to do ALL that’s necessary to ensure that the elections take place in an environment of Law and Order and firmly guard against ANY attempt

to engage in electoral fraud. The sin, nay the crime of electoral fraud that has been so much a distressing feature in elections under changing People’s National Congress (PNC) administrations, must never again be facilitated to corrupt the processes -- from voting to counting and declaration of valid ballots --that would be the basis for formation of the next Guyana Government. While all parties contesting the elections are engaged in projecting optimism in their respective favour, there, nevertheless, continues to be objective factors that point to a likely return of a PPP/Civic Administration. In the meanwhile, this newspaper feels it obligatory to also share the expressed disap-

History is replete with such masqueraders - who cunningly traverse from the truth to the ridiculous

I AM sure that everyone would now agree that foreign forces which sought their own interests joined with our local lackeys to destroy the way of life in this once beautiful Guyana. But, such deeds seem inherent in many countries around the world. It is only after the fruits of such sordid actions are realised that we lament about the unfortunate outcomes, as we then afterwards enter the domain of repentances and blame-castings. It is only after the massive destruction of the Second World War, and the deaths of over seventy million persons do we hear the four letter sentence in Hitler’s Germany - “We Should Have Resisted”. As for Guyana, we cannot doubt that the recent unfortunate outbursts of Dr Bheri Ramsaran, to what he deemed as provocation, are today’s spin-off products of our society. We tolerated a lot of nonsense a long time now, but I am glad to see that we have now arisen to come down on him. So now that Guyanese seem to be in a cleansing mood, we should continue

our forward movement and condemn the politicians and their cohorts who denied the rights of Guyanese to choose Governments of their choice. It is dishonest and absurd to say that one Political Party won over two thirds of the votes in the 1985 elections in Guyana and so on. We should also recognise the cruel turncoats in our society and condemn them as they permit their mouths and actions to be strangers to their consciences while in search of self-glorification and power. History is replete with such masqueraders who cunningly traverse from the truth to the ridiculous to browbeat their victims even to the extent of denying their ethnicity. ‘Jesus said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see: The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. (Luke 7: 18-23)’ PRAKASH PERSAUD

pointment of the continuing disunity within this nation’s vital trade union movement as, once again, revealed on ‘Labour Day’ this past Friday. We are quite familiar with the sad history of divisions among trade unions that together comprise the national labour movement and, therefore, the authenticity of their respective membership as well as their political persuasions. The circumstances, over the years, that contributed to the prevailing status quo of FITUG (Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana) and the dwindling Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) are fairly well known across the rank and file members who

themselves must be yearning for a return of a united and strengthened labour movement to better cooperate in the good governance of this nation. Indeed, quite experienced labour leaders were among those expressing their hurt this May Day over the prevailing disunity as demonstrated on Friday with unions splitting to follow their respective umbrella organisations. In the circumstances, we must sustain hope that when the May 11 elections are over and a new governance administration is in place, new creative efforts would be pursued to heal lingering wounds that perpetuate disunity within the labour movement.

Breaking up of political meetings must be condemned

THE breaking up of political meetings by hostile elements associated with the APNU-AFC coalition should be condemned by all those who subscribe to a peaceful and democratic poll. This type of behaviour is reminiscent of the days when thugs were used to harass and break up meetings as the Walter Rodney Commission of Inquiry established by President Donald Ramotar so painfully reminded us. It is sad that the breaking up of a PPP meeting in South Georgetown took place just a day after the signing of the GECOM Code of Conduct by the competing political parties. The APNU-AFC coalition cannot escape responsibility for such attacks on the democratic fabric of our society. This is not the first such attack against the PPP/C for which the APNU-AFC should make a public condemnation if they are serious about a peaceful election and if they are to remain

HYDAR ALLY true to the GECOM Code of Conduct. The public has a right to know what the political parties have to offer in their bid to form the next Government on May 11 and they must be allowed to do so without let or hindrance. HYDAR ALLY

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Ramotar’s engaging leadership style makes the difference

RONALD Bulkan wrote a letter published in the press on April 28, 2015 asking “what are these persons driven by?” I would appreciate space in your letter page to respond to Mr Bulkan, who seems to premise his letter on an assumption that I am an “Indian” person who puzzlingly switched my support to the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C). Bulkan asks this question in his letter to the press: “…what is it that is responsible for so many of our Indian brethren not to be able to stay the course”? He goes on to list a number of people who align themselves with the PPP/C. I would like Mr Bulkan to know that I take serious umbrage and the strongest of objection to his labelling of me as an “Indian” person. I happen to agree with his political colleague, Moses Nagamootoo, that since we don’t carry an Indian passport, but a Guyanese passport, we’re not Indians, but Guyanese. I am Guyanese, and free under our democratic culture inculcated over the past 23 years under the PPP/C to align myself with organisations and folks of my choice. Having said that, I must let Mr Bulkan also know that the PPP/C responds well to my efforts at using my humble influence as a writer in designing a Guyanese social space that is engaging, cooperative, collaborative and that reaches across divides. My efforts to build such platforms with Opposition parties proved futile, and in fact I found the deep resentment, quest for vengeance and lust for revenge within the Opposition quite a turn off. I sought engagement with A Partnership

for National Unity (APNU) for a feature I wrote on illiteracy, and got the cold shoulder and bureaucratic running around - just to get a comment. Those little things count. In the Alliance For Change (AFC), the self-righteous arrogance and outright anger of lower level quasi-intellectuals generate a bad atmosphere. Mr Bulkan quoted a part of my writing to back his claim that I suddenly switched sides. Please indulge me as I list for the goodly gentleman a few reasons I align myself with the PPP/C’s Donald Ramotar team. To begin with, I don’t hold the view that the PPP/C is the paragon of virtue and perfection. The Party battles severe handicaps, falling short on several fronts. Its frontline supporters and community activists, and a few Ministers, lack the grace, character and humility of leadership to serve the Guyanese nation with any real distinction. Like any human society, the Guyana Government and ruling Party are not utopian by any means. They are both political animals with deep instincts of survival and self-preservation. But I believe in Donald Ramotar, and here’s why: 1. President Ramotar showed the courage, character and good conscience to convene the Rodney Commission. This act alone wins my heart and support for him, as he’s solving our most tragic historical wrong. And the entire Opposition camp criticised him for this noble act, which disgusts me. 2. After chatting with President Ramotar, I am convinced that he’s a man of outstanding character, courageous leadership, and that he serves the Guyanese nation as a

servant-leader, humble and open and authentic. 3. President Ramotar remains open to new ideas and solutions. 4. I found it grotesque that the Majority Opposition in the 10th Parliament slashed the National Budget three years in a row, sought to reduce President Ramotar’s Government to ineffective governance, and ignored the results of free and fair elections to terminate the five-year term of Government to three years, as happened with late former President Janet Jagan in 1998. 5. I sincerely believe that, in President Ramotar, Dr Roger Luncheon, Elisabeth Harper and some Ministers, the PPP/C accommodates the best leadership team as we move towards Guyana 2020. 6. While I cannot speak for the others named in Mr Bulkan’s letter to the press, I would want the goodly fellow to know that the PPP/C is a dynamic organisation. It’s not static, flat or monotonous. Like any organisation of humans, it evolves, grows and matures. Organic, fluid and alive, the Party would obviously not stay the same way it was two years ago. 7. Much of what I wrote two years ago, or whenever, still obtains, but two things have happened to me in my engagement with Guyana: I am learning to see human nature at work instead of hanging on to rigid expectations, and my own views and feelings of Government and the PPP/C are evolving and growing. In fact, I am starting to develop a love for the PPP/C and its role in our history and making of our nation.

8. The imperfections of human nature within the Government and ruling Party, as with the Opposition, cause me concern, but these are a work in progress. At least with the PPP/C, despite deep ongoing distrust and resentment towards ‘outsiders’ like myself from some leaders and rank and file members, I see open engagement, authentic effort to heal our historical wounds, and a vibrant awareness of the Party’s shortcomings, even if such awareness leads to little actual corrective action, maybe because the Party, like all Guyana, faces a shortage of skills and options of loyal, committed workers. I would urge Mr Bulkan to adopt an open, engaging, cooperative, collaborative stance as a respected leader in Guyana today, and to contribute his enormous business experience and knowledge to an unbiased, objective role as elder statesman and mentor and motivator. My main concern for Guyana is our development as a global 21st century nation, not the quirks and weirdness of political animals and myopic minds. Those I ignore, seeking only to make a positive contribution. Mr Bulkan would serve us well with such a mindset. So what drives me to align myself with the Government of Guyana and the PPP/C? That’s easy: it’s the open, engaging leadership style of President Ramotar, and the opportunity to actually make a contribution with my skills and talents to the future of my homeland, which the PPP/C, despite its many character flaws and human imperfections, accommodates with ease. SHAUN MICHAEL SAMAROO

Hindu scriptures transcend race, colour and creed

IT is utterly sickening that a columnist in Kaieteur News recently made a very bigoted and disparaging statement, implying that ancient Hindu scripts denigrate dark-skinned people and Africans. This is most reprehensible and nothing can be further from the truth. This was exactly the modus operandi of some of the early Indologists and missionaries hired by the East Indian Company who wrote scathing essays on the Bhagavad Gita, but who actually never read this supremely universal text. There has been a long tradition to misconstrue, subvert, and demonise Hinduism, its tradition and culture, and as it has failed miserably in the past, so it will continue to fail in the future. The ideas and messages enshrined in the scriptures of the oldest civilisation in the world have stood the test of time because they are essentially timeless and appeal to the highest and noblest aspirations of man. The word ‘Hindu’ occurs nowhere in the classical scriptures of Hinduism. It is derived from the word Sindhu, which is the name of a major river that flows in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent. The ancient Greeks and Armenians used to refer to the people living beyond the river Sindhu as Hindus and gradually the name stuck. The more apt and proper description is Dharma or Sanatan Dharma. There is no English word that can convey the real purport of what is really Dharma; the closest representation of what it means can be expressed in terms of duty, path of moral or

righteous conduct, that which maintains, sustains and hold, the fixed unchanging universal law/principle, etc. But Dharma is beyond mere righteous conduct; it is the art of living to realise our essential nature which is SAT, CHIT, ANANDA (Truth, Consciousness and Bliss). The classical Hindu texts from the 4 Vedas, the 108 Upanishads, the Vedanta Sutra, the Bhagavad Gita, the Epics (Ramayana and Mahabharata), the Itihasas and Puranas (histories) to the Dharma Sastras (law books), directly or indirectly, exhort us to realise the Self (the Atma), our real identity as distinct from the body, the mind, ego and intellect. That Self (Atma) is the same in all beings, regardless of race, colour, religion, social status, etc. The Mundaka Upanishad expresses this beautifully: “Bright but hidden, the Self dwells in the heart/Everything that moves, breathes, opens and closes lives in the Self/He is the source of love/And may be known by love but not through thought/He is the goal of life/Attain this goal”. A seeker on this path sees no one as inferior or superior, demolishes all distinctions of race and colour, and loves all beings [and not limited to humanity alone] with pure, unconditional love. In the Yajur Veda it is written: “The one who loves all intensely begins perceiving in all beings a part of himself/He becomes a lover of all/A part and parcel of the Universal joy/He flows with the stream of happiness and is enriched by each soul.” The sacred texts of Sanatan Dharma are

the greatest gifts to humanity. They free the mind from fears and ignorance; provide a radical solution to all of life’s problems, and the attainment of complete freedom, peace and bliss. They are anchored in the perennial quest for the truth and nothing but the truth, and completely dismissive of all narrow sectarian concerns and tribalism. They offer the real antidote to fanaticism and the fanatic spirit itself, which is wrecking so much havoc on our fair world today. The philosophy is grand and universal and embraces the essential unity and brotherhood of all mankind. If this were not so, the great American philosopher and critic, Henry David Thoreau, would not have written thus: “In the morning I bathe my intellect in the stupendous and cosmogonal philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita, in comparison with which our modern world and its literature seems so puny and trivial.” The ancient texts mentioned a Varna System based on the innate tendencies, temperaments, karmas, and attributes of people, (but not on their birth), which exists all over the world and which is essential for social cohesion and growth. This has nothing to do with the caste system. It is a great myth to say that the caste system is an intrinsic part of Hinduism. This myth is believed by corrupted elements within Hinduism and is also propagated by elements outside Hinduism with the mischievous intent of proselytising. The degeneration and corruption of the Varna System into the oppressive caste system was the work of evil-minded people with vested

interests, who crushed all norms of human behaviour and human fellowship and distanced man from man. The foreign invaders of India took advantage of this and corrupted it even more (most notorious being the British) to maintain their stronghold over the people. Spirituality has absolutely nothing to do with fair colour or dark colour; it is the colour of our thoughts, the colour of our heart and mind and our consciousness that matters; these were the ideas and issues discussed in these ancient texts. The ancient seers who lived the message enshrined in these texts had tremendous compassion for all beings; their love was universal and their mission was always the enlightenment and redemption of mankind. That same spirit was echoed by the great poet, philosopher and spiritual master, Rabindranath Tagore who wrote: “The same stream of life that runs through my veins night and day runs through the world and dances in rhythmic measure. It is the same life that shoots in joy through the dust of the earth in numberless blades of grass and breaks into tumultuous waves of leaves and flowers.” I would also like to end this letter by leaving readers with the following words from Sir Arnold Toynbee (British historian; 1889-1975): “At this supremely dangerous moment in history, the only way of salvation is the ancient Hindu way. Here we have the attitude and spirit that can make it possible for the human race to grow together into a single family.” CECIL RAMKIRATH

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Open Letter to APNU-AFC Supporters

FELLOW Guyanese,

As we approach Election Day 2015, I wish to share some thoughts which will hopefully guide you into making the right decision at the polls. This election is not about the PPP/C or APNU or even the AFC. It’s not about Donald Ramotar nor David Granger. This election is about you, your children, and generations yet to come. The choice you make on May 11 will determine whether Guyana continues to progress and prosper as a nation, or whether we allow selfish, power-driven politicians to divide us again using race and ethnicity. On May 11, you will determine the quality of life you and your loved ones will have moving forward. You will either vote for the continuation of democracy, or you will condemn our nation and fellow citizens to the dictatorship of military rule. The choice is clear and obvious, so don’t feel pressured. I am aware that it may be dangerous for you to openly show support now for the PPP/C and I’m not asking you to do so. But when you’re in the polling booth alone, with just your conscience to guide you, I urge you to do the right thing and put Guyana first. Politicians running for public office must earn your vote. It is no longer acceptable to assume that, because a candidate may be of the same ethnicity as you, they have your best interest at heart. Politicians lie: They

tell you things you want to hear; make promises they cannot keep; and portray themselves better than the others...that’s how they hope to win your vote. Your job is to separate the truth from the lies, and to choose the political party with the most credibility and experience to get the job done. This is not as difficult as it appears. Most politicians and the political party they represent have a history of failures or accomplishments which cannot be denied. Today, everything a public figure does can be seen in the press, on television, or on the internet almost instantaneously as in the case of former Minister of Health Dr Bheri Ramsaran. But it is also fair to compare the period of PNC rule to that of the PPP/C, because all of the leading players in the APNU have served under the PNC during the worst economic disaster in our nation’s history. Those who fail to remember the past, are condemned to repeat it (George Santayana). The track record of a candidate or political party will enable you to form an opinion on their ability to deliver the promises they make on the political platform and in the party’s manifesto. This is what you must be guided by. Anyone can make promises; how realistic those promises can be converted to reality, must be carefully examined. It is common for a candidate to promise to reduce your taxes, raise salaries, reduce crime, end corruption, cre-

ate jobs and end poverty. But who can actually deliver on those promises will have to have had, or played a vital role in an administration with a track record of getting things done; and a leader with the credibility and leadership skills to make it happen. It is not good enough for you to be told

HARRY GILL by a political party that they will deliver the best education and health care system in the country if elected, they must tell you how they will accomplish that. How many more trained teachers, nurses and doctors will be employed; how many more schools, health clinics and hospitals will be built; what after-school programmes will be implemented to keep our youths focused, off drugs and out of trouble; and most importantly, where will the money come from to achieve these objectives. How will they make up the

A new era is dawning on Guyana! AMID the din of the incoherent noise emanating from the two major political parties in this, the run up to the National Elections in Guyana, there is a parallel and eerie quiet that pervades the minds and existences of the masses. In the past, the choices would have been very clear. For all the known reasons, that mark on the ballot was based upon racial lines. That divide still exists and will continue to exist among the uninformed voters. However, by all accounts, there appears to be a coalescence within the electorate that will no longer be swayed by the colour of the skin or the texture of the hair. This portion of the electorate represents a rising tide of common folk; people who are justifiably fed up with dirty politics, corruption, nepotism and ineptitude. Educated, savvy and schooled via the Internet and social media, they demand

accountability, transparency, fairness, equality and more importantly, freedom of choice. And so, in spite the juvenile immaturity displayed by both the PPP/C and APNU/AFC, despite the incendiary remarks, the insidious, racially charged innuendos, the vulgarity of speech, the usual hooliganism, the veiled and the overt threats, hope looms large over the Guyana horizon. The fledgling democracy that is Guyana is self-witnessing the birth of a generation that is vocal and are no longer fearful of the politics of fear and intimidation. Unlike the recent past, hard questions are being asked and politicians of all stripes are being taken to task. Surely, the political parties are taking notice. Both major parties, rather all political parties must now rethink their positions. The elec-

torate may no longer be taken for granted. Complacency is no longer acceptable. Accountability and transparency is demanded and expected. In most countries, the crass and vile outburst of Dr Bheri Ramsaran hurled at Ms Sherlina Nageer would have resulted in immediate dismissal, removal from the caucus and even revocation of party credential. The people have spoken up and their collective voice have been heard. Notwithstanding the infantile tantrums of the political parties, an educated, informed electorate is showing emerging signs of maturity. The public debates are vigorous, healthy and bodes well for this fledgling democracy. A new era is dawning on Guyana! JAY MOBEEN

shortfall in revenue if taxes are cut and benefits are increased? When one examines the PPP/C manifesto, one sees a detailed blueprint for the direction President Donald Ramotar wants to take this country. The PPP/C has a proud and proven track record of nation building and improving the lives of ordinary Guyanese. Since 1992, they have completely rebuilt the nation’s infrastructure and economy that was totally destroyed by the PNC. Guyanese are better off today because of the prudent policies and sound management of our nation’s resources. Do you want to give this up to put the APNU-AFC in office who has no economic plan ready to implement, but promised to have one ready in the first 100 days? I don’t think so. This is no time for ‘onthe-job’ training. The PPP/C Administration has done tremendously well when one considers that the combined Opposition APNU and AFC misused their one-seat majority in Parliament to cut $21B from the national budget in 2012; $31B in 2013 and $37.4B in 2014, a total of $89.4 billion during President Ramotar’s term in office. Among the casualties of the Joint Opposition budget cuts were: The Amaila Falls Hydropower Project; the Specialty Hospital; upgrading of Regional and District Hospitals, including those in Port Kaituma, Kwakwani, Linden and Bartica, and the Eye Surgery Operating Room at Linden. They cut the Amerindian Devel-

opment Fund and other Amerindian Programmes such as ATVs, tractors and solar panels. They cut the funding for the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) modernisation project; Civil Aviation; and money to improve Hinterland Airstrips. The cutting of $89.4 billion was unconscionable and clearly anti-development. Have you any idea how much more Guyana could have developed had the APNU-AFC not used you as collateral damage to spite the PPP/C Administration? Ask yourself just one question: What has David Granger or Khemraj Ramjattan done to improve the quality of your life, or those in your community that voted APNU-AFC last election? And please don’t use the lame excuse that they’re not in Government. Politics is mastering the art of compromise... Either could have gone to the President and offer to support one of his pet projects in return for the Government building one of their pet projects in their constituency. It would have been a win-win situation for both the Government and the Opposition. But Granger and Ramjattan are both determined not to support development of any kind under the PPP/C even if it means cutting projects from the budget that would provide jobs; reduced your electricity bills; modernise our country; and provide opportunities that would have made life a lot easier for all of us. By their own admission, the APNU-AFC has no plan,

no vision, and they certainly have no hope of defeating the PPP/C at the polls. But we need you onboard if we’re to build our beloved Guyana as one nation, one people. With so much at stake, I urge you again to put Guyana first. Let us put an end to racial politics and send a strong message to the APNU and AFC Members of Parliament, that the next time you put them there, you expect them to find common ground with their colleagues in Government to advance progress and development for all Guyanese. Our nation simply cannot afford another obstructionist ‘do-nothing’ Opposition in Parliament that is determined to impede progress. I therefore urge you to return the PPP/C with a clear mandate to govern and implement those projects that were torpedoed by the 10th Parliament. Guyana needs the Amaila Falls Hydropower; the Specialty Hospital; a new international airport; a surfaced road to Brazil; a new bridge across the Demerara River; a deep water harbour in Berbice and a bridge linking us to Suriname. These are some of the advancing transformational infrastructure planned to benefit our entire nation. You must agree that under the PPP/C, Guyana has progressed by leaps and bounds. On May 11, I simply ask that you vote for progress to continue. May God continue to bless Guyana! HARRY GILL

Registrar of Companies and Deeds Office will not be bullied into acting outside ambit of law

- simply because someone wishes to throw a tantrum PLEASE allow me to comment on the article titled ‘Govt. and Berbice Bridge Co. conspire to conceal deep financial problems – Ram’ published in the Kaieteur News on 2015-04-26. As reported in the article, Mr Ram seeks to cast aspersions on the Office of the Registrar of Companies and Deeds, and on my own conduct within this office. Whilst I am uncertain as to the motivation for Mr Ram’s incendiary contentions as reported in the article, and surprised that Kaieteur News did not seek to consult with my office before proceeding

to assert Mr Ram’s misleading comments, I believe it is important to establish, for the particular education of Mr Ram and also for the general public, the codices, guidelines, and standard operating procedures which govern the conduct of the Registrar of Companies and Deeds. I therefore would sincerely appreciate your publication of this letter. In the ensuing, I specifically do not comment on the Berbice Bridge Company Inc. (BBCI) as my interactions with all companies are guided by the ambit of the Companies Act and the legal

ambit of my own office, which do not extend to discussions of any company in the press. I seek to however elucidate the nature of the interactions my office has had with Mr Ram involving the BBCI. Since my appointment as Registrar of Companies and Deeds, in July, 2012, I have begun a process to address the backlogs that existed when I assumed the responsibility. One category in which there are backlogs relates to the annual returns filed by companies. My See page 9

People want to hear about the Government’s track record 9

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By Dr. Prem Misir

IT is brash to think that a predominance of poetry recitals of the PNC’s history in office will magnetise and marshal core PPP/C supporters to stay the party line on May 11, 2015. That repugnant history of the PNC must be told. But how it is done is what matters. It is critical for the PPP/C to use the PNC’s history in office as a framework, as a basis, not as a poetry recital, to enable policy makers to know what the situation was like in Guyana in the PNC’s 28 years in office, in order to know how far Guyana has come, and where Guyana has to go in the future. The PPP/C must apply this PNC’s history as a starting point to show how Guyana has evolved into something better today than what it was during the PNC’s years in office. To do this requires couching that offensive history within a framework for comparison purposes is necessary, and not do a poetry recital. A poetry recital is too scanty

provisions, among other stunning evils. In fact, the World Bank Report 1994 (Guyana, Strategies for Reducing Poverty, Report No. 12861-GUA) had this to say about Guyana during the PNC’s record in office: “…characterized by economic and social decline caused by misdirected Government policies and an over-extended role of the state. Real GDP grew at only 0.4 percent per annum on average -- less than population growth. Economic performance worsened significantly during the 1980s. Demand management policies were expansionary, the economy lost competitiveness, external balances came under pressure, and the Government relied increasingly on price controls and quantitative restrictions on trade. This further reduced overall economic activity, while spawning a parallel market for foreign exchange that fed inflation. The country’s infrastructure became dilapidated, real incomes dropped sharply, poverty increased, and the government became increasingly unable to provide basic social services.”

APNU is still the PNC, so it is still wedded to its robust traditional support base. AFC as part of a coalition can only hope that its supporters in the 2011 elections remain committed to the party, but there may be some who see the coalition as a flash party and so may not support AFC, or they may become undecided voters, and, perhaps, not vote. Should this occur, then the PPP/C may do better in the upcoming elections than APNU-AFC coalition. to bring out the true impact of vices in the PNC’s ruling era. This approach is in no way suggesting that the PNC record should not be exposed, as the evils are manifold and telling in the 28 years of the PNC reign; only that the PNC record should not be presented as a mere poetry recital. The vices in evidence are well at hand for all to decipher as the ballot box killings, the Walter Rodney assassination, unaudited government accounts, suspension of habeas corpus, detention without trial, a bankrupt economy, limited secondary schooling, limited fundamental freedoms, limited health

Needless to say the World Bank report presented a poor PNC track record in office. Using this PNC’s history of poor outcomes in office as a basis, and not as a poetry recital, the PPP/C could show how it has bettered Guyana on each negative as outlined in this World Bank Report. For this reason, the PPP/C as a whole should not become a prisoner to the poetry recital of the history of its main competitor the new PNC (APNU-AFC). The PPP/C’s record in office is infinitely better and it should present that record proudly and comprehensively. The PPP/C as the incumbent party cannot afford to overlook its recent record because that approach would give the impression of being unresponsive and

unaccountable to voters (Greene, 2015, p.3). The PPP/C has the evidence to tell the Guyanese people in no uncertain terms that they are better off today than what they were in 1992. But the PPP/C also must not do a poetry recital of its track record; providing a

solid record in office. And overly talking about this record is more than critical for the May 11 elections. The PPP/C goes into the elections with an incumbency advantage, where, generally, voters have a greater interest in the Government’s

narrative of its track record to compare with the PNC’s history would produce the desired electoral impact. Indeed, the PPP/C has a damn good track record in office and this is what the people want to hear. The Guyanese people want to hear how their lives have become better, and what the current party platforms (manifesto-beliefs, policy choices, ambitions, and their impact on the nation) are to make their lives even better in the years ahead. Of course, the PPP/C can use the PNC’s history as a basis to show marked differences between the two parties and how the PPP/C’s new covenant with the people has catapulted Guyana to new horizons, well beyond the margins of the PNC’s troubling history in office. However, any sustained disproportionate poetry recital reveling on the troubling PNC’s record in office would only serve to dwarf the solid PPP/C’s accomplishments. If dwarfing does happen, it would be because the new PNC has full leeway and uses huge opportunities to attack the PPP/C’s record, as there may not be a comparable presentation of that record by the PPP/C, especially if the PPP/C focuses on poetry rather than prose in the election campaign. With only about a week before elections, the incumbent PPP/C has to say and the people want to hear, in Clinton’s language (2004), that, indeed, there is greater opportunity for all, greater responsibility from all, and a better sense of common purpose, all adding up to a

performance than on a poetry recital of the evils of the PNC ruling era. In addition, given the fact that Guyana’s electorate has resilient traditional party attachments to the new PNC and the PPP/C, voters with these robust party attachments will be less interested to support a flash party (Converse and Dupeux, 1962); APNU-AFC coalition is the flash party, the new political entity, but APNU and AFC previously have been around as separate parties. APNU is still the PNC, so it is still wedded to its robust traditional support base. AFC as part of a coalition can only hope that its supporters in the 2011 elections remain committed to the party, but there may be some who see the coalition as a flash party and so may not support AFC, or they may become undecided voters, and, perhaps, not vote. Should this occur, then the PPP/C may do better in the upcoming elections than APNU-AFC coalition. Anyways, with such vast demographic changes in gender and age among voters for the first time in Guyana’s elections, it is possible that parties should brace themselves for a possible build-up of undecided voters. Under such circumstances, the PPP/C may want to have a conversation with undecided voters. (Dr Misir’s new blogsite is: liberalmusingspost.wordpress.com and email address:musingsgy@yahoo.com)

Registrar of Companies and Deeds Office will not be bullied ... From page 8 office is currently handling backlogs for the period 2002 as can be attested by the number of companies that have been struck off the Companies Register as a result of not filing returns with the registry to this date. Earlier in March, 2015 Mr Ram approached my office to request that we write the BBCI to provide their returns for 2012-2014. Although the registry is still dealing with the year 2002, out of respect for Mr Ram’s request, we stepped out of the current backlog sequence and wrote the BBCI to request the filing of their returns within the stipulated 28 days period, failing which they would be struck off the

Register and gazetted. BBCI responded, within the required 28 days period, asking for an extension of time to file their annual returns; this request was placed in the BBCI’s file in the registry. My office responded to this request, granting BBCI three months extension to file their returns. This is the standard time granted to any company making such a request and by no means constitutes preferential treatment to BBCI. Mr Ram asserted that I have received a correspondence marked ‘Private and Confidential’: it is interesting, and worrying, that Mr Ram is intimately aware of the nature of mails received by the Registrar of Companies. When he approached

me on this matter, I politely reminded Mr Ram that I am not at liberty to divulge confidential information from any company, unless it is a matter of public record. Even more worrying, Mr Ram has now sought to publish what he claims as the contents of this correspondence labelled “Private and Confidential”. At no time will I ever allow confidential correspondence to my office to be shared - the implications for corporate competitiveness and rule of law would be chaotic, at best. It would however seem that Mr Ram wishes to dictate to the Registrar of Companies, via the dubious authority of the internet, that this office step outside the rule of law to satisfy his own interest in a company. My failure to let

Ms Azeena Baksh him do so seems to have sufficiently raised his ire to the point that he attacks my office and my conduct within it. Let me be as clear as I possibly can – I pursue the functions of my office diligently and fairly without favour to anyone or

any company. When the Registry finds itself dealing with the calendar year in which any company listed in Guyana has not filed their returns and required documentation, those companies shall be either struck-off the Register or shall have to remedy their good standing within a grace period which is extended to all companies. This relates to the BBCI as much as it does to Mr. Ram’s own company, without prejudice. Our procedure on this is very clear. Furthermore, this office shall not put into the public domain any correspondence which is labelled “Private and Confidential.” Should the office receive such correspondence which seeks to address issues related to the filing of

returns or other required documentation, we would assess the reasons provided, and if within the law, provide relevant extensions in writing which would state the reasons for the extension, and which would be a matter of public record, or would proceed to strike the company off the Companies Register, which would also be a matter of public record. This office shall share all such public records on request. However, the office will not be bullied into acting outside the ambit of the law, simply because someone wishes to throw a tantrum. AZEENA BAKSH Registrar of Companies and Deeds

When Martin Carter cried his ‘Shame’ over PNC’s poll ‘victory’

Analysis by Rickey Singh ‘THE shame was greater than the victory’! That sad declaration from the nationally revered Guyanaborn iconic poet of the Caribbean, Martin Carter, over the declared results of the rigged August 1973 general elections in favour of the then governing and current main opposition People’s National Congress (PNC), flashed back to my memory this past week. I had just read a local media report about the PPP/ Civic representatives on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) reaffirming a complaint they had previously been made to the bi-partisan body about the “stuffing of ballot boxes” during the November 2011 General and Regional Elections. That illegal act had resulted in the incumbent PPP/C losing, for the first time, its customary overall parliamentary majority by a single seat in the 65-member parliament. Now a coalition of the then opposition parties - PNC (using the name APNU) and the minority Alliance For Change (AFC) -- have teamed up as a combined force for the coming May 11 poll . Members of the Guyana Defence Force and the Police Service were voting yesterday as independent Observers were preparing to be as vigilant as possible against acts of electoral fraud across the ten regions involved for the elections. In this country 28 years of governance by the PNC, based on a culture of rigged parliamentary elections, had evolved as an institutionalised phenomenon. Following the declared official results for the l973 poll, I had telephoned the famous poet, much loved by Guyanese across ethnicity and party politics, for a comment on the

declared results of the July 17, 1973 elections for an analysis I was writing for the then privately-owned Graphic newspaper as its Chief Political Reporter. Electoral rigging -- which the PNC under the long rule of now late President Forbes Burnham had transformed into a fine political art -- was to be sustained until October 1992. Then, amid the watchful eyes of independent international, regional and national observers, Guyanese were once again able to proudly point to the free casting and counting of ballots -- including those of the military and Martin Carter, the police services, to confirm nationally reverred the restoration of electoral Guyana-born iconic democracy in the nation. poet of the Caribbean Former US President Jimmy Carter’s own personal involvement had greatly enabled the valiant efforts of local human rights and other civic bodies with the PPP/C remaining ever-ready with its mass base support for the return of “free and fair elections”. ‘STUFF’ BALLOT BOXES The conduct of elections became the sole responsibility of the independent, bi-partisan Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to which the PPPC representatives thought it

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necessary to reaffirm their claim of “stuffed ballot boxes” during the 2011 National and Regional Elections. The current teams of independent observers must, nevertheless, be constantly vigilant. Having covered general elections in Guyana for national/ regional media since December 1964 - which was the first under Proportional Representation (PR) and the last as a colony of Britain --this journalist is conscious of the anxieties to avoid a return to the rotten political culture of electoral fraud, via ‘stuffed’ ballot boxes and in the counting and allocation of valid votes. Anyone, Guyanese or else, and irrespective of nationality, ethnicity, religion and political preferences, with a keen interest in the history of institutionalised rigged elections in Guyana under successive PNC-led Governments, could simply make use of independent sources of information, enabled by communications technology on the worldwide web, to make their own independent inquiries on the mischievous and ruthless politics of rigged elections from 1968 up to the restoration in October 1992 of supervised free and fair elections under the PPPC under a different political dispensation. Ironically, truth is that those of who were used as pawns--either as civilians or security forces personnel---to enable rigged elections to maintain the PNC in government, would know better than either previous and current partisan political handlers how consistently and widespread were the practices to make a farce of “electoral democracy” in Guyana for almost a quarter century as then CARICOM governments remained politically paralysed! (Rickey Singh is a noted Guyana-born Caribbean journalist based in Barbados)

‘A CRYING SHAME’: Members of the Guyana Defence Force taking away ballot boxes for their ‘safekeeping’ during the 1973 elections

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Rhetoric of War by Shaun Michael Samaroo

proactive, solutions-oriented, respecting law and order and the hierarchy of authority in the land, they would remain in the wilderness, forever excusing their poor leadership with scapegoating, blaming and maligning sensible Guyanese. Members of the Opposition appear on TV in Berbice, and show no shame, no restraint, in belittling the nation and telling Berbice Guyanese that they are stupid for voting for the PPP/C. One could sense in their trenchant words and angry outbursts that they constantly spoil for a fight, wanting to scream and shout and harass anyone not of their weird mentality. We w a n t a s e n s i b l e Opposition that provides us with visionary, workable solutions, that takes to the mass and social media landscape to regale us with new thinking and fresh ideas and great thoughts, lifting us with their language and their rhetoric to new aspirations and motivating inspiration. It pains us to analyse our Opposition and see only senseless social battering. How frustrating it must be for President Donald Ramotar to know the nation he governs harbours an Opposition that refuses to work with him, that cannot muster the leadership wisdom and visionary foresight to partner with Government in developing our nation. The Opposition camp frustrates our entire nation, including their constituencies. How could we get them to see that they attract spokespeople that only damage their image, that drag them down, that cause them to fall by the wayside? And they react to their demise with even

Yet, the Opposition never once admits to any positive contribution of President Ramotar, a servant-leader of the most humble of attitude, always thinking himself the least among his people, embracing Guyanese all across our country with an authentic love and genuine warmth of heart. The Opposition portrays Jagdeo as a bad, bad man, when Jagdeo’s record of achievement, though not at all

WE wonder at the ways of the Opposition, with their penchant for uninspiring leadership. Our nation waited in keen anticipation of a workable, solutions-oriented elections manifesto from their camp, only to hear it’s a war document, declaring “war” on six fronts. Who advises these guys? Not seeing that their militaryminded bent already generates consternation among the Guyanese population, they came out with language riddled with fighting, battle and, most demotivating and myopic, ‘war’. Instead of declaring what they see Guyana being in 2020, they want to govern us in an abstract war of a rhetorical Guyanese fairytale, much as we witnessed in the 10th Parliament. And that’s not the least of it. They’ve invented, incredibly, the wars they want to fight. They declared a warzone on dictatorship. Imagine that. With Guyana already entrenched as a democracy, with free and fair national and regional elections, for upwards of two and a half decades now, these guys see only a dictatorship, their mindset maybe a throwback to the dark era of the People’s National Congress (PNC). Do they love the word dictatorship so much? Not seeing the visionary mindset of the elections manifesto of the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic perfect, as he himself would readily admit, his success and (PPP/C), which rolls out a long list of visionary projects progressing of our nation, stands head and shoulders above and ground-breaking 21st century thinking, the Opposition any Caribbean Head-of-State during his tenure as Guyana’s stooped itself in rhetoric such as corruption, cronyism, President. dictatorship, wallowing with glee in its self-righteous The Opposition roots for the head of Attorney General nonsense. Nandlall and Finance Minister Ashni Singh, never once Not maybe realising that their words stick to them acknowledging the sterling work these Guyana scholars and paint their public image, the Opposition folks push contribute to our national development, when they could themselves into a corner, cementing in the Guyanese national serve elsewhere for far more lucrative returns. Their selfmind the view that they lack a forward vision for our nation. sacrifice, dedication to the national cause of Law and Order How must it feel to wake up every day with such words and economic well-being, and forward vision, we should running through the mind: how depressing applaud and appreciate. and demoralising and uninspiring. In Our nation suffers a terrible brain drain, a world analysing the words emanating out of the record dearth of skills and expertise, and is only How must it feel to wake up every day with Opposition camp, we see exactly why our now starting to rebuild our human resource asset such words running through the mind: how body politic remains such a nasty playing base. So we should thank the men and women field. When you cultivate your mind who give us their human capital, their talents and depressing and demoralising and uninspiring. on words like corruption, cronyism and expertise and skills and thinking, in the cause of In analysing the words emanating out of the dictatorship, your mind becomes a small, national development. Opposition camp, we see exactly why our petty, angry little swirling vacuum going This kind of respectful, sensible, balanced, body politic remains such a nasty playing nowhere. reasonable outlook towards our leaders would field. When you cultivate your mind on words But their elections manifesto reflects go a far way in creating a Guyanese social what we’ve been seeing all along: listen landscape, whereby citizens would find a fertile like corruption, cronyism and dictatorship, to these guys on TV, read their newspaper and ready social atmosphere for our personal your mind becomes a small, petty, angry little letters, consume their online content in development. swirling vacuum going nowhere. uninspiring blogs and videos and crass The Opposition elections manifesto shows how pictures, and see that the Opposition far removed the Opposition camp remains from adamantly refuses to inspire, motivate or such a playing field, how irrational, unbalanced, uplift themselves, muchless the Guyanese nation. angrier scapegoating and blaming, further refusing to see prejudiced and lacking in objective thinking Opposition Instead they bend their backs to generate a social space their shortcomings. leaders set out to make themselves. filled with bad words, rhetoric of fighting and strife and Opposition leaders would do well to read such works While we need the work of leaders like Anand dissent, underlined with an absolute disrespect for the freely as Rene Girard’s theory of Scapegoating, and see how they Goolsarran and Clive Thomas and Henry Jeffrey and so on, and fairly elected Government. damage the Guyanese society. They hold up our democratic we want to generate a Guyanese nation where the Opposition This one thing, the absolute disrespect and disdain Government as a villain in the land, denouncing President sees itself not as existing for the sake of opposing national in which they hold their own democratically elected Ramotar, Bharrat Jagdeo, Attorney General Anil Nandlall, development and working against the development of the Government, shows the real mindset of these people. As one and anyone they fancy. Guyanese nation, but that knows its role is to work with the of them confessed in a national newspaper, they love the idea Any sensible Guyanese would know that Jagdeo, Government of the day to move us forward. of anarchy, of a society under no restraint whatsoever. They Ramotar, Nandlall and the swarm of supporters for For this, they’ve got to ditch and eradicate the relish a social space where they could vent their personal life Government and the ruling party are human beings, not harsh, plosive rhetoric that defines them as anything issues beating up on the national psyche. perfect, but with deep love for this nation, and with massive but positive, inspiring, motivating and development, Unless the Opposition mends its ways, becoming positive contribution to the Guyanese society. solutions-oriented.

SUNDAY CHRONICLE May 03, 2015

President lauds sacrifices, contributions of Indians to Guyana - during IAC’s Hamara Guyana Concert at Stadium

PRESIDENT Donald Ramotar, last Friday evening, congratulated the organisers of the celebration of the Indian Arrival Committee’s (IAC) ‘Hamara Guyana Concerts’ the first of which was held at the Guyana National Stadium at Providence, and described the event as recognition of the sacrifices, suffering and contribution of those who came close to 200 years ago. Those who were brought to Guyana’s shores made a major contribution to the

killed, and the eventual struggle for Guyana’s independence. The aforementioned struggles with others in the local population, according to the Head of State produced “giants of men and women, forged in the anvil of struggle for freedom, for liberation and for a better life”. Standing head and shoulders above all was the late President and Founder of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr. Cheddi Jagan, “a man who gave all of himself, all

that we want. We would love to recognise the contribution of every ethnic group in this regard, and on this occasion we recognise the great contribution by our ancestors, the Indians who came here to add a very important ancient culture, to bring it here, to contribute to develop the unique Guyanese culture that we have all been striving and working for.” President Ramotar also called on those gathered to work with Government to ensure the country does not regress, but continue the up-

ward climb which it began in 1992 and ensure it achieves its full potential, “where it will provide a high quality of life for every single Guyanese”. Also addressing the gathering of thousands of people was former President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo who described the journey of their ancestors as a “long one”. He said it is important not to lose perspective of the struggles made along that journey. The dignity that Indians fought hard for and achieved is constantly under

President Donald Ramotar addressing attendees at the Indian Arrival Committee’s Mela, at the Guyana National Stadium

President Donald Ramotar and Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud at the IAC Mela local society, President Ramotar said. “From the time they arrived here in 1838, they were engaged in tremendous struggles both to enhance their own living and working conditions, and at the same time coincided for the betterment of all Guyana”. He recalled incidents at communities such as Leonora, Enmore and Uitvlugt which saw indentured labourers being shot and

of his fantastic intellect, and his strength devoted to the struggle for Guyana. That is why all recognise him as the father of this nation,” the President stated. Today, Guyanese are heading to a major junction that will decide whether their country goes forward, “as we work towards forging the national unity that we all dream of and work so hard to build and to work to develop the unique Guyanese culture

threat, according to Dr. Jagdeo, “through bullyism and the unwillingness to accept that times have changed and the old methods of repression cannot work in this era”. Those who are the purveyors of this past, now “come in new guises”, he posited. “If we allow ourselves to have this freedom snatched

port the PPP/C party as it is one that would never resort to violence, to snatch away anyone’s freedom, but would allow its children to flourish and dream the dreams of any society. “We are not better than anyone, but we are a proud people too. We are Guyanese first and foremost, but we are proud of our ancestry,”

Attendees at the Indian Arrival Committee’s Mela, at the Guyana National Stadium

President Donald Ramotar with some of the performers at the IAC Mela

away from us then it would be long dark days for our country again and our ancestors would never be proud of us,” he warned. Dr Jagdeo noted that while all are equal regardless of race or religion, the Indian group that came to Guyana brought a rich culture and tradition, philosophy and music. “….rest assured that no-one should tell you that you are second class in your own country. You have to stand up to forces that try to make you that way,” the former President declared. He urged persons to sup-

he said. A similar event was staged at the Anna Regina (Essequibo) Community Centre Ground last evening and another is slated for the Albion Sports Complex, on May 5. The artistes’ for these concerts include KI Persaud, Artie Butkoon, Marissa Deodat, Satnarine Ragoo and Terry Gajraj. Included also is a Choka Fest with Seven Curry Food Booths, special delicacies out of India, and a wide range of sweetmeats and non-alcoholic beverages. (GINA)

RIGGED ELECTIONS REPARTEE SUNDAY CHRONICLE May 03, 2015

- kicking the ‘campaign football’ onto the ‘blame field’

By Vanessa Narine

CHATTER, in some cases vociferously so, has been sounded on the matter of rigged elections and the stuffing of ballot boxes, of late by the two major political parties in Guyana, the incumbent People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) and A Partnership for National

In a second play of sorts, the APNU+AFC presidential candidate, David Granger, was the next political “big-wig” to be involved in the unfolding exchange. At a rally in Bartica, he took to the platform to charge that the PPP only “thinks” that it is a cleverly operated political machine. The retired Brigadier said, “My brothers

“It has no basis in fact and is far from the truth. Mr Granger has been saying things that would cause one to wonder if he is in his full senses…he says that from 1992 to now all the elections were rigged,” he said. Dr Jagdeo stressed that this contention undermines the credibility of the international and local electoral observers who

DR STEVE SURUJBALLY

DR BHARRAT JAGDEO

BRIGADIER (Ret’d) DAVID GRANGER

Unity and the Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC). APNU+AFC, as well as leader of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), Dr Rupert Roopnaraine was the first, according to the chronology of local media reports, to kick this particular “campaign football” onto the field, accusing the PPP/C of rigged elections from a platform on the Essequibo Coast, Region 2 (Pomeroon/Supenaam). He was answered by the PPP General Secretary, Clement Rohee, whose rejoinder was to send the “political football” in another direction. “Instead of accusing the PPP of rigging, he should first explain the sordid events that took place in South Georgetown on the 28th November, 2011. We wish to assure the Guyanese people that the PPP has never and will never, ever be involved in any elections rigging,” Rohee declared. Messrs Mohamood Shaw and Athmaram Mangar, Commissioners with the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) have backed up claims of the ruling party that the voter turnout in certain areas in the Capital City was higher, hinting at some aspects of rigging. In a joint statement, the two contend that information of these charges were presented to the Elections Commission. “We wish to go on record as having presented such information several months ago to him (Dr Steve Surujbally) and the Secretariat staff,” the two men said.

and sisters, the PPP thinks it is very clever. It doesn’t steal big, it steals small. There are 2,400 polling stations and the PPP are going to steal votes. The PPP stole votes in 1992, 1997, 2001, 2006 and 2011. Every time the

were privy to the electoral process of the years cited as contentious. “What he is effectively saying is not only that we rigged the elections, but that the Carter Centre, the Organisation of American States (OAS), the European Union (EU), the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Commonwealth, they have all conspired with the PPP, all these international observers, to declare every single one of these elections free and fair,” he said. The former President said Granger’s comments are compounded by his stance on what has been internationally recognised as rigged elections under the former People’s National Congress (PNC) regime, the party he now leads. “We have already had to deal with this unbelievable declaration that elections in the past were not rigged, contrary to what every single Guyanese knows, what every single international body knows, he has made that declaration and he has gotten away with it,” Dr Jagdeo said. Consequently, he concluded that Mr Granger is most likely preparing the supporters of APNU+AFC for a defeat at the upcoming polls.

SECOND PLAY

DR RUPERT ROOPNARAINE PPP competed in an election, you had surplus votes. Make sure there are no surplus votes in 2015. And I want all of you to be the elections watchdogs on elections day.” The ruling party’s Champion of the Earth, former president, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, was in the public’s eye before long to answer the charges – charges he contends that contain nothing but rhetoric premised on no facts.

DEFLATED The “campaign football” in possession of the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Dr Steve Surujbally, after queries from this newspaper, was unapologetically deflated. First off, he waded into Messrs Mo-

hamood Shaw and Athmaram Mangar for their statement with contentions of his own. “The first thing is if you brought something to the Commission several months ago and you noticed no action, wouldn’t you raise it again at the Commission, on which you sit? That’s my first question. Secondly, since 2011 to now, it is only now, several months ago that you are bringing this to my attention, only now? Thirdly,

MR CLEMENT ROHEE I have conferred with my Commission colleagues and asked if they have heard of the ‘stuffing of ballot boxes’ anywhere; the answer is no,” he declared. Dr Surujbally added, “These are Commissioners that are speaking this way. It is reprehensive for a Commissioner to speak this way; reprehensive for a Commissioner to give a statement because [it] impugns our credibility, creates dissent and raises questions about the functions of the Secretariat, to say discredit the Commission as a whole.” Back to the question of rigged elections, from both sides, the GECOM Chairman made it clear that for the many years he has served with the Commission there has been no attempt at such an endeavour. “I know of no such thing. Nowhere was that raised, not by the electoral observer mission and not at the Commission level. I don’t know about anything of that nature. This is also the first time that I am hearing that the PPP rigged elections,” he declared. Dr Surujbally stressed that GECOM makes every effort to ensure that the integrity of the electoral process, which it is constitutionally mandated to manage, is free and fair. “My staff is every single morning going to bed until 03:00 hrs in the morning, they are dying for sleep,” he said, underscoring the commitment of GECOM staffers. Polls open at 06:00 hrs on May 11 when Guyanese vote in the most significant General and Regional elections since 1992.

SUNDAY CHRONICLE May 3, 2015

World Press Freedom Day 2015: Let Journalism Thrive! By Bryan Hunt Chargé d'Affaires, US Embassy in Georgetown WORLD Press Freedom Day in Guyana has special meaning in 2015. The country is approaching national elections and it is critically important for the press to provide fair and balanced coverage to educate and inform Guyanese citizens about the issues and the positions of the contesting parties. The media is often called the fourth branch of government (or the "fourth estate"). That's because it monitors the political process in order to ensure that political players don't abuse the democratic process. The responsibility of the press is daunting. Editors and television executives must weigh the public’s right to know against the potential for inciting civil unrest by publishing or televising inflammatory news

stories. This is responsible journalism. T h i s y e a r ’s t h e m e is “Let Journalism Thrive! Towards Better Reporting, Gender Equality, & Media Safety in the Digital Age.” President Obama has said “that investigative journalism, explanatory journalism, journalism that exposes corruption and justice gives voice to the different and the marginalised, the voiceless — that’s power. It’s a privilege.” He goes on to state, “It is not the fact of liberty, but the way in which liberty is exercised that ultimately determines whether liberty itself survives.” Journalists are being silenced around the world. In too many places, they are imprisoned, attacked, intimidated, disappeared, exiled or murdered for trying to report the news or exercise their freedom of expression. Freedom of

the press is a form of liberty that must be pervasive throughout society, and it is

Bryan Hunt, Chargé d’Affaires, US Embassy in Georgetown incumbent upon members of the press corps to be responsible when exercising this freedom. In less than two weeks, Guyanese voters will go to the polls to determine the political coalition that

they believe is best suited to govern their nation over the next several years. What must hold firm before and after the elections, regardless of the result, is a determination and an unwavering commitment by the press to accurate, fair, and equitable coverage of all leaders and parties contesting the polls. Print, radio, television, online news sources and all forms of press must rededicate themselves to ensure the stories they write or air on radio or television are based on facts and that they provide equitable coverage to all sides’ points of view. Public trust is difficult to earn, but when it is gone it is even more difficult to win back. The Media Monitoring Unit, revitalised within the General Elections Commission, is tasked with evaluating media outlets and assessing fairness and

objectivity. The findings in its first two reports are less than encouraging, but they serve as a benchmark for making improvements. Almost all major reporting organisations were cited for their lack of judgment and failure to remain objective, but there were examples of outstanding journalism and those can be multiplied in the future. Reporting is a difficult job with untold pressure to quickly conduct thorough and accurate research and to produce high quality writing while meeting very tight deadlines. Salaries are often barely enough to make ends meet and the sacrifices made in terms of work-family balance are significant. Access to government and nongovernment officials can also be challenging, and the dangers associated with investigating sensitive matters are well documented. Each year many journalists make the

ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty to cover the story, get the human angle to a crime, or cover a war embedded within a military unit. And women are often subject to harassment by the subjects they interview. To make matters worse, they are often paid less than men performing the same function. To the credit of all those in the press corps who treat their work as more than a job, but as public service, we applaud your contribution to building a thriving democracy. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights proclaims the right of every person “to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.” We must continue working together to ensure that right is enjoyed by all citizens in the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, and by our brothers and sisters throughout the world.

SUNDAY CHRONICLE May 3, 2015

ELECTIONS CORNER

The Voting Process WITH just about a week to the May 11, 2015 General and Regional Elections, the Guyana Elections Commission would like to urge all registered electors to vote for the party of your choice on Elections Day. The voting process is a simple one that involves a few easy steps that when followed correctly by the elector ensures that he or she votes correctly. Please note carefully that before leaving home on Election Day to vote, ensure that you have proper identification. Check the Official List of Electors (OLE) at the Polling Station to see if your name is on the List. (a) Upon arrival at the Polling Station the elector must carefully check the Official List of Electors (OLE) posted at that particular Polling Station, to ensure that his or her name is on the OLE. (b) Upon confirmation that his or her name is on the OLE, the elector joins the queue (if there is one) at the entrance of the Polling Station. Please note carefully that if there is more than one Polling Station in the same compound, an Information Poll Clerk, stationed at a convenient location, will give directions to electors to proceed to their respective stations where they are required to vote. Below are the simple steps an Elector whose name is on the OLE must follow upon entering the Polling Station(the room with the Elections Officers). 1. Upon entering the Polling Station, the elector presents his or her National ID card to the Poll Clerk. 2. Poll Clerk checks the List of Electors to ensure that the elector’s name appears thereon. 3. Poll Clerk announces loudly the elector’s serial number and name as they appear on the list. 4. Poll Clerk places a tick next to the serial number on the list. 5. Poll Clerk instructs the elector to take his or her National ID card to the Assistant Presiding Officer who makes a comparison to verify the elector’s identity.

6. Assistant Presiding Officer inspects the elector’s finger for Electoral Ink (stain), and once satisfied, displays the National ID card to Polling Agents. 7. Assistant Presiding Officer returns the National ID card to the elector. 8. Assistant Presiding Officer writes the elector’s serial number on the counterfoil (stub) of the ballot paper to be issued – at the top for General and at the bottom for Regional Elections. 9. Assistant Presiding Officer detaches ballot paper from the counterfoil by tearing along the perforation. 10. Assistant Presiding Officer stamps the six-digit number (official mark) on the back of the ballot paper – at the top for General and at the bottom for Regional Elections. 11. Assistant Presiding Officer then displays to the Polling Agentsthat the ballot paper is correctly stamped (top half and bottom half) with the six-digit stamp (official mark). 12. Using Form A4 and Form 10, the Assistant Presiding Officer directs the elector in the proper method of marking the ballot paper. 13. Assistant Presiding Officer shows the elector how the ballot paper should be folded when he or she would have marked their ballot. 14. Assistant Presiding Officer places a tick to the left of the elector’s serial number to indicate that a ballot was issued. 15. Assistant Presiding Officer directs elector to the private voting compartment to vote. 16. The elector then marks his or her ballot in the voting compartment, then proceeds to the Ballot Clerk. 17. The Ballot Clerk must be satisfied that: i. The ballot is the same ballot issued to the elector by him or her displaying the Official Mark (six-digit number) on both sides of the folded Ballot Paper. ii. The ballot is folded correctly by the elector. If the ballot is not folded correctly, the Ballot Clerk shall direct the elector to return to the voting compartment to fold the

ballot as directed by the Assistant Presiding Officer. iii. The elector has shown the Party Agents that his or her folded ballot paper has the Official Stamp on both the top and bottom halves of the ballot paper. 18. Having seen the Official Mark on both sides of the folded ballot, the Ballot Clerk directs the elector to immerse his or her right index finger into the container with the electoral ink. The ink must reach beneath the fingernail and cover the first phalanx (segment) of the finger. The elector then drops his or her ballot into the ballot box. NOTE: Where the elector is suffering from an injury to that finger and it cannot be stained with ink, the Ballot Clerk will require the elector to stain any other finger on a priority basis. 19. The Ballot Clerk directs the elector to the exit of the Polling Station. NB: The Electors can further educate themselves about the voting process, by looking at the TV advertisements and the videos on Facebook about the subject. It is the right of every eligible elector to go out on May 11, 2015 and vote as early as possible. All of GECOM’s Polling Stations throughout the country will be open from 06:00h to 18:00h.

GPA joins media workers globally in observing Press Freedom Day 2015 THE Guyana Press Association (GPA) has joined media workers across the globe in observing World Press Freedom Day 2015, today. The theme of this year’s observance is- “Let Journalism Thrive - Towards Better Reporting, Gender Equality, and Media Safety in the Digital Age” - is both opportune and relevant as Guyana prepares for general elections in another eight days. “In an age of Information Communications Technology (ICT)-driven when gathering and dissemination of pictures, video and text occurs at the click of a finger on our mobile devices, there is an even greater burden on us as practicing media workers to apply rigidly the time-tested rules of high quality journalism,” the GPA said in a message. It is the application of the basic principles of journalism that ought to and do separate us from Citizen Journalists and those who collect and circulate information on Social Media and the several types of messaging platforms. The importance of striving for a broad standard of acceptable quality of journalism cannot also be over emphasised at a time when there is a proliferation of Online and conventional media with a diversity of ownership, business, political and cultural interests. One or a combination of these has the potential to set the news agenda. “Let us never underestimate the analytic capacity of our readers, listeners and viewers: They know fair and balanced journalism. They know if and when we are changing focus, toning down or playing up one interest against the other,” the

local press body stated. The Guyana Press Association, therefore, urges Guyanese of all walks of life not to ignore Social Media but to rely and depend on established media houses for expected quality coverage of the general elections and associated issues and events. A cursory glance of Guyana’s media landscape shows that there is a significant number of women in the media. They are a vulnerable group who come under intense pressure on an almost daily basis by sources who seek to induce various favours in exchange for information. The GPA also challenge “our female colleagues to unite in the production of articles, features and documentaries on the successes and challenges of women across our beautiful country.” In the last five years, the press body noted that there has been an increase in the number of news entities that have established a presence Online to disseminate fast-paced or same-day news. “Within the last five years, we have also seen a number of news websites hacked or slowed down. The experiences speak to the issue of Cyber Security. World Press Free Day 2015 is, therefore, an opportune moment for us to announce that we would be engaging the relevant governmental and non-governmental stakeholders and our regional umbrella Association of Caribbean Media Workers (ACM) to explore how we can contribute to the national and regional discourses on the creation of a cyber security policy,” the GPA said. The Guyana Press Association also took the opportunity to urge colleagues in the Media to be “extremely careful how

you share confidentially acquired pictures because experts do have the technologies to determine the source and the location of such images (and) this can potentially expose your sources

and in sensitive instances endanger your lives.” In closing, the GPA quotes from the United Nations Secretary General, the UNESCO Director-General and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in their joint statement for this year’s World Press Freedom Day: “For peace to be lasting and development to be sustainable, human rights must be respected. Everyone must be free to seek, receive and impart knowledge and information on all media, online and offline. Quality journalism enables citizens to make informed decisions about their society’s development. It also works to expose injustice, corruption, and the abuse of power.”

SUNDAY CHRONICLE May 03, 2015

AG shocked at Trotman’s inability to understand simple issues - says APNU+AFC Manifesto riddled with inconsistencies, constitutional impossibilities - some portions read like a fairy tale from Walt Disney By Vanessa Narine

A REJOINDER from Attorney General Anil Nandlall has dismantled the criticism of comprehension of the political Opposition’s plans relative to private property ownership and constitutional reform advanced by Raphael Trotman. In local reports published yesterday, Trotman, co-chairman of the APNU+AFC campaign, charged that Nandlall, under whose purview as Legal Affairs Minister these matters fall, was not an expert in his field. The Attorney General has rebuffed Trotman assertion, and has underscored the fact that Trotman did not address his contentions, but opted to attack the messenger – an inability of sorts to articulate a defence. “Raphael Trotman has committed the classic error of addressing the messenger (instead of) the message. One does not need to be an

understand the point I made. He responds by saying that the current Constitutional Court is deficient. That is wholly irrelevant to my con-

Mr Anil Nandlall tention, which is taking out of the legal system one of the two appellate courts. “It is really shocking how these simple issues elude a

Nandlall said of the manifesto being advanced by the APNU+AFC alliance. SIEGE OF PRIVATE PROPERTY Nandlall lamented that the 46-page document details “frightening statements” that should make the Guyanese people wary of the political Opposition. He said, “At page 12, the following frightening statement appears: ‘Rights to personal property will be protected where the asset has been fairly acquired’. The seeds are being sown for the expropriation of private property if, in the opinion of the partnership, it has not been ‘fairly acquired’.” The Attorney General declared that this is a “threat” to personal property everywhere, and makes every statement in that manifesto about the Rule of Law and about the Bill of Rights ring hollow. “The coalition is saying to the Guyanese people that

“Raphael Trotman has committed the classic error of addressing the messenger (instead of) the message. One does not need to be an expert in any field in order to read and understand what is written in plain English. Perhaps Trotman needs an expert to do that because of some disability on his part. I am not so circumstanced.” – Anil Nandlall expert in any field in order to read and understand what is written in plain English. Perhaps Trotman needs an expert to do that because of some disability on his part. I am not so circumstanced,” Nandlall told the Chronicle in an invited comment. He added that comments made by Trotman himself validate his contentions. “In any event, (Trotman) confirmed that my interpretation is correct by alluding to the fact that private property will be seized by the APNU+AFC alliance if, in its opinion, it was not fairly acquired. Trotman defined the term ‘fairly’ to mean legally and judiciously. Therefore this learned person exacerbates the situation by telling us that the Executive will determine whether property was acquired legally and judiciously. The implication and ramification of what he concedes simply eludes him,” Nandlall said. The Attorney General added that other ‘criticisms’ from Trotman were wholly irrelevant. “As regards the bypass of the Court of Appeal, again Trotman does not

legally trained mind,” Nandlall stressed. He added, “It is ironic that Trotman chooses to reply, but in his response said not a word about the repeal of the Recall Legislation. It is ironic because that is the legislation that the PNC brought to the Parliament to recall Trotman when he joined the AFC but continued to sit on a PNC seat in Parliament.” The exchange follows a peripheral examination of certain portions of the political Opposition’s plans for the future, and consequent criticisms from Trotman on Friday. Nandlall quipped that the manifesto reads like a “Walt Disney fairytale,” as opposed to a real vision for the future of the country and the Guyanese people. “Other portions are riddled with inconsistencies, (and) legal and constitutional impossibilities. Indeed, they have hatched up some solutions to problems which they themselves have caused, while they are promising to do things that have already been done,”

they will determine whether persons acquired their property ‘fairly’; and if, in the opinion of the coalition, the property was not ‘fairly acquired’, then it is liable to be seized. This is constitutional anarchy being prescribed,” he opined. Reiterating his warning, Nandlall contended that every Guyanese should take cognisance of the dangers in the APNU+AFC proposal and make the nexus with the plans, policies and legislative moves advanced under the former People’s National Congress (PNC) regime, which is the coalition’s majority partner. “It will be observed that there is no reference to the rule of law or the constitutional right of the citizenry to be protected against compulsory acquisition of their property by the State. The previous PNC administration has compulsorily acquired hundreds of private properties from citizens; in particular, from those who were opposed to the regime, paying no compensation to those persons. This authoritarian as-

sault on the constitutionally enshrined right to own property must be carefully noted by the electorate. At a minimum, the coalition has been decent enough to forewarn the population that private property will no longer be safe,” he said. BIZARRE PROPOSALS On the matter of constitutional reform, another area under Nandlall’s purview, he underscored the fact that some of the promises being made are actions already taken by the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C). “They propose the establishment of a Constitutional Reform Committee. We already have such a Committee, for several years now. Indeed, Mr David Granger is the Chairman for the last three years, and that Committee met not more than three times in those three years under his chairmanship,” Nandlall said. The Attorney General dubbed APNU+AFC’s plans in this area as bizarre, citing the party’s proposal for appeals from the High Court to go directly to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in certain constitutional matters – a move that would bypass the local Court of Appeal. He questioned, “No explanation whatsoever is offered for this most weird procedure; what sinister motive do they have for ostracizing an important link in

decision can be challenged. “Forty-two years after, by effectively removing the Court of Appeal from the appellate process, they are proposing the very same thing; ie: leaving the citizen with only one forum to

Mr Raphael Trotman which a High Court decision can be appealed, the Caribbean Court of Justice. The rule of law is being undermined.” COMICAL PROMISES Reducing the immunities of the President was another of the APNU+AFC proposals that caught the AG’s eye. “The immunities of the President have already been reduced in the 2001 Constitutional Reform Process. Today it is no different from any other Head of State in the civilised world. I challenge anyone to prove me wrong.” He said, “In their effort to fool the electorate, they are

2001, we expanded the Bill of Rights over and above almost every country in the English speaking Caribbean, and perhaps every country in the entire Commonwealth,” he said. The Attorney General scoffed also at the promise to address the delays in confirming the appointment of members of the Judiciary, and “rationalize the position of the Chief Justice and the Chancellor of the Judiciary”. “This is more than comical, since the entire country knows that it is the Leader of the Opposition who has steadfastly refused to agree for the confirmation of the current office holders of these two positions, as is required by the Constitution,” he said. The APNU+AFC promise of a Freedom of Information law, Nandlall added, is moot, given that the law was enacted four years ago. FLIP-FLOPPING I n o t h e r a re a s , h e charged that the political Opposition is flip-flopping, and has attempted to beguile the Guyanese people with promises to solve problems which were created by the APNU+AFC itself. “They are proposing to solve problems which they themselves have created. This seems to be a common thread running through the document. For example, they promise, at page 13, adherence to the doctrine of separation of powers under the Constitution. They simply do not have a choice. That is the law of the land. However, they have constantly violated

“Some portions of (their manifesto) read like a fairy tale from Walt Disney, and other portions are riddled with inconsistencies (and) legal and constitutional impossibilities. Indeed, they have hatched up some solutions to problems which they themselves have caused, while they are promising to do things that have already been done.” – Anil Nandlall the hierarchical chain of our Judiciary? Why this vote of ‘no confidence’ against our Guyana Court of Appeal?” Nandlall added, “The rule of law is being undermined… At one time, the PNC flag was flown in its compound. At that time, it was at the apex of the Judiciary. Now the nation witnesses another proposal to emasculate this most vital cog (the Court of Appeal) in our judicial wheel. “Recall, that they abolished the Privy Council from our Judicial System in 1970, leaving the citizens with only one opportunity and one forum at which a High Court

promising to make a mockery of the highest office of the land. What is the rationale for reducing presidential powers but adding three vice presidents to the Cabinet in the same government?” Other promises of freedom of speech and other human rights, to be contained in a ‘Bill of Rights’, Nandlall stressed, are already constitutionally enshrined rights. “Every citizen knows that our Constitution already enshrines freedom of speech and the ‘Bill of Rights’ as fundamental rights and freedoms. Indeed, when we reformed the Constitution in

it over the last three years in the National Assembly. “The High Court has ruled four times that they have done so over the last three years: two times when they cut the budget and two times when they gagged Minister Rohee from speaking,” Nandlall said. The Attorney General also noted that the promise to repeal the Recall Legislation is a legislation that APNU+AFC called for and voted to support in the Ninth Parliament. “Their position now is a complete flip-flop,” he declared.

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Sophia man killed in suspected robbery By Leroy Smith A FATHER of four and businessman Shawn Anys of 743 ‘D’ Field Sophia was killed yesterday after two gunmen, one masked and the other unmasked, invaded his premises and shot him before robbing his children who are all under 16 years. The man who operates a shop at his home was, at the time of the incident, at home along with his four children while his wife, the children’s mother, was out at a birthday party. Speaking with the Chronicle yesterday at their home, the dead man’s eldest son, 15-year-old Mark Anys said his father was in bed while he was writing a report, when they heard the dogs barking continuously. The lad said he informed his father that someone might be calling at the shop and his father asked him to see who it was. The young man however related that when he peered outside the window he noticed that the dogs were barking boisterously and appeared to be barking at someone who was already in the yard and he immediately informed his father. His father came off the bed, opened the door and was

heading to investigate why the dogs were barking like that, when he came face to face with two men who were armed with guns. According to Mark, his father began to step backwards into the house but tripped and fell and one of the men shot him; the teenager said that at that point his father crawled into the house and together they attempted to close the door but the gunmen overpowered them and made their way into the house. After the first shot the children ran into their bedroom while the eldest child made his way to the back of the house. They then heard the next gunshot and shortly after the gunman came to the kitchen where the boy was, pointed the gun at him but changed his mind and turned his attention to the younger children. Mark said that he used that opportunity to run out the back door where he knelt on the landing and began praying and crying as the gunmen remained in the house with the younger children. The men demanded money from the children, who said they did not have anything. The gunmen then turned their attention to another room in the house where they found $50,000 on a vanity; they

The house in which the man lived with his family

Two caught at West Bank roadblock with 18 pounds of marijuana POLICE ranks have apprehended two males at a roadblock at Schoonard, We s t B a n k D e m e r a r a (a short distance from the Demerara Harbour Bridge) with 18 pounds of marijuana in a bag. They are now in police custody pending investigations. According to a police source, the bust was made just after midday on Friday last, when ranks had operationalised a roadblock. A short while after the roadblock had been erected, motor car PMM 7841 approached, but made a sudden stop some 300ft away, and a person bearing a red bag exited the vehicle from the passenger’s side.

That person, who identified himself as 22-yearold Davendra Daniels of One Mile, Port Kaituma and of Laluni Street Queenstown, diverted and headed in the direction from whence the vehicle had come. With their instincts and suspicions aroused, ranks pursued and apprehended the man, and later discovered the 18 pounds of marijuana stashed in his haversack. While admitting to trafficking the illegal substance, Daniels told the ranks that a man had promised him some $50,000 to complete the delivery. T h e v e h i c l e d r i v e r, identified as Leroy

Goriah, 36, of 111 CC Eccles, was also apprehended but told police that he was a mere “private hire car” driver.

The two men are in custody at the La Grange Police Station assisting with investigations. (Ravin Singh)

DEAD: Shawn Anys

subsequently exited the room and also picked up five mobile phones and a laptop on their way out. It all happened within five minutes, the 15-year-old stated as he recalled that after he re-entered the house he attended to his father by attempting to clean the blood from his wounds and stop the bleeding with several rags, while placing a fan to cool his father down. The young man explained too that he tried to call the police emergency numbers but those rang out so he resorted to calling his mother and informing her of what had happened and instructed her to come with the police, which she did. Asked if he would be able to identify the unmasked gunman if he sees him again, the teenager responded in the affirmative, adding that he was not aware of any problems that his father might have had with anyone from the area or elsewhere. The police are continuing their investigation into the matter. Yesterday police sources said they were unable to arrest anyone in connection with the robbery/ murder, but were continuing their investigations into the matter.

SUNDAY CHRONICLE May 3, 2015

EU adds more strings to €34M aid for Guyana - money will be project-based By Gary Eleazar GUYANA currently has on hold several million Euros’ worth in development aid from the European Union (EDF). This financing, to be released only after General

Elections, would also be coming with additional conditionalities. The newest British High Commissioner to take up office in Guyana, His Excellency Mr Greg Quinn, made this announcement during a recent sit-down

interview with members of the local media corps in his first assignment since assuming the post of British High Commissioner recently. Mr Quinn informed that, under the previous arrangement, funds coming to Guyana under

the European Development Fund (EDF) were deposited directly to the Consolidated Fund, to be used as part of the national coffers. This, Quinn said, will no longer be the case, as the money would now be project-based. The next tranche of funding under the 11th EDF, some €34M, would be project-based, according to Quinn. This means that “it will go exactly where you want it to go…it will go to specific activities, and therefore it will be targeted at specific activities,” he explained. Guyana began receiving funds from the EU’s EDF following a unilateral decision by the Europeans to no longer offer preferential pricing and quotas on sugar imported from these shores. This led to Guyana’s immediate loss of revenue to the tune of millions of US dollars annually, plunging the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) into massive financial turbulence. From the United Kingdom’s perspective, High Commissioner Quinn explained, the EU would like to see sugar from Guyana being sold on the world market at a profit, making it no longer necessary for the

Police unearth unlicensed weapon, ammo at Eteringbang POLICE on a mobile patrol at Arau Landing, Eteringbang unearthed an unlicensed 9mm pistol with 2 live rounds in a shop at about 08:30 hrs on April 28, 2015. A man has been arrested and is in police custody assisting with investigations into the find.

British High Commissioner to Guyana, Mr Greg Quinn, during his recent interaction with members of the local media corps (Adrian Narine photo) Guyana Government to have to massively subsidise the industry annually. He told reporters, “You know, UK sugar companies l i k e Ta t e & Ly l e , f o r example, have for decades – generations -- purchased a large amount of their sugar from here; and they still do.” Quinn explained that while he personally is not wholly familiar with the details of the changes that would have come about regarding quotas and preferential pricing, “what is done is done, and what we need to do is try and find a way to move on.” He said that one of the ways to move on “is to figure out how to make the sugar industry here as good and as

efficient as it can possibly be.” This has to be done in face of the prevailing low sugar prices, “and in the light of the challenges to the sugar industry globally.” Both the United Kingdom and the EU, Quinn said, have set themselves the task of working to ensure that Guyana’s sugar industry recovers and performs; thereby allowing Guyana to be able to export sugar at a profit, and not having to subsidise “what is a very important industry.” Quinn said, “There is no question about the industry continuing…Sugar is a vital industry for Guyana, the same way rice is a vital industry; the same way gold is a vital industry.”

Police surprise raid in Agricola nets unlicensed gun, ammo POLICE raided nine buildings in Agricola in an early morning surprise raid conducted on Friday, May 1st, and unearthed an unlicensed .38 revolver with two rounds and one spent shell, besides arresting two men. Seven other men and two women were arrested for trafficking in narcotics and pending investigations into armed robberies.

SUNDAY CHRONICLE May 03, 2015

PPP/C slams Opposition’s recourse to thuggery, hooliganism - urges APNU+AFC to break silence on political attacks

SILENCE from the camp of the political Opposition on the chaos that erupted at Warlock, East Ruim-

(PPP/C). The community was transformed into a most unfortunate scene when a

A PPP/C flag being burned veldt last Wednesday, was put under the spotlight by the incumbent People’s Progressive Party/Civic

PPP/C public meeting was interrupted by a band of the political Opposition’s supporters. PPP/C flags were

burned, supporters of the Alliance of A Partnership for National Unity and the Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) involved children in the mayhem they incited and missiles were hurled at speakers, including party stalwart, Dr Roger Luncheon. “The recourse to thuggery and hooliganism reflects great intolerance and a blatant disregard for the democratic process.Of great concern is APNU’s silence on the issue,” the PPP/C said in a statement yesterday, also denouncing the attack. The party, detailing the incident, added that: “The People’s Progressive Party/ Civic wishes to denounce in the strongest possible terms the attacks on its campaign team on Wednesday 29th April by sections of the crowd gathered at a public meeting in Warlock. Dr. Roger Luncheon, Head of the Presidential Secretariat, and platform speaker (at the time) was stoned by members of the crowd purporting to be APNU supporters. Stones were also

pelted at the PPP/C team, while one woman burnt a PPP/C flag and proceeded to urinate on it in full view of a most hostile and rabid crowd.” According to the ruling party, the incident has left a “stain” on all of Guyana. “This is not the first instance of violence and hooliganism displayed by APNU supporters with not a word of condemnation coming from their leaders,” the PPP/C said. Consequently, the ruling party called on the APNU+AFC leadership to publicly condemn the attacks. The PPP/C said, “We as a party would expect that the APNU leadership would have condemned these attacks in the strongest terms and at the very least express a commitment to the preservation of law and order and respect for our democratic institutions. “In the absence of this, the PPP/C wishes to place on record its strong objection to the continuing acts of violence and makes further

when he came out of the vehicle the man was under the vehicle and the truck appeared to have rolled

woman said that she was at home when she received the news that her son was killed. Another relative, the man’s sister-in-law, reported that she had earlier spoken to her brother-in-law who asked her to put aside some ground provisions for him from her greens stand, as he wanted to have a meal of boiled and fried

The street littered with smashed bottles and remnants of other missiles hurled at PPP/C supporters and members last Wednesday night appeals to the authorities to is being widely criticised, discourage and prevent such given that it occurred on the same day that political occurrences.” The PPP/C also commit- parties inked a Code of ted to continuing to advance Conduct, which is aimed good governance in the inter- at guiding the manner in which campaigning is conest of the Guyanese people. Additionally, the move ducted.

Garbage truck crushes man to death in Eccles By Leroy Smith

DEON Alphonso-King, age 46 of 109 Best Road, West Coast Demerara yesterday morning met a gruesome death after

DEAD: Deon Alphonso-King the Puran Brothers garbage-collecting truck on which he was working crushed him to death. The incident took place in the community of Eccles, East Bank Demerara just after 08:00hrs when King and two other porters

along with the driver of the truck GSS 3484 were collecting waste and emptying garbage receptacles from the community into the truck. Speaking with this publication at the scene of the incident was driver of the truck, Suresh Mahadeo. The man explained that prior to the incident, King and another porter had just emptied a receptacle into the truck and while the other porter was walking beside the truck, King was directing him out of a “dead-end” street. According to Mahadeo, he had his eyes on King all the time through the leftside rear view mirror and by the time he glanced into the right-side mirror and looked back to the left side, King was nowhere in sight. Immediately after, he heard the other porter shouting for him to “hold”. Mahadeo said he was not sure if King tried to cross to the other side of the road from behind the truck or to get onto the truck, but

Truck driver: Suresh Mahadeo over him. He stressed that he did not feel any unusual bump or such, since the vehicle was loaded with garbage. Mahadeo said that he has been driving garbage trucks for the past 10 years. Also present at the scene of the incident was Miriam Burke, the mother of the dead man. The

Mother of the dead man, Miriam Burke, speaking with the Chronicle provisions when he got home.

Police ranks take measurements at the scene of the incident The father of four still assisting the police leaves to mourn his chil- with their investigation. dren, parents, siblings Efforts to contact the and other relatives and Puran Brothers Disposal friends. Up to late yes- Service for a comment terday afternoon the on the incident were undriver of the truck was successful.

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Environmental Health and You

OUR Environment determines so much in our everyday lives and existence, whether it’s our personal or ambient surroundings. One big determinate of it’s ever changing state is our health; hence the concept of Environmental Health comes into focus. Environmental Health, according to the World Health Organisation, places focus on all physical, chemical, and biological factors external to a person, and all the related factors impacting behaviours.

It further deals with assessing and controlling these factors in the Environment which can potentially affect our health. When assessing our health and the environment it’s important to remember that our environment is either personal or ambient. Our personal environment refers to our immediate surroundings or basically that which and where we can control, e.g. smoking, our diet, sexual behaviour or alcohol consumption in our homes or office, etc. Ambient environment on the other hand, speaks to which and where we have little to no control, e.g. food additives, pollution and industrial products. By being able to distinguish between the personal and ambient environment, only then can we prevent and control the potential threats of our surroundings on our health. The state of our health is dependent on our environmental risk and exposure, like maintaining a safe supply of food and water, disposal of our waste, control workplace hazards and reducing air, water and

noise pollution. But how can this be done? It is made easier by good environmental management. Environmental exposure causes hundreds of thousands of illnesses each year. In our homes we can start by assessing the basic chemicals used for cleaning. Each

year we spend millions of dollars on products to keep our homes sparkling clean. Cleaning is supposed to be about maintaining a healthy home, yet some common household cleaning products contain chemicals that can harm human health and the environment. That is why it is important to follow label instructions and pay attention to warning symbols to prevent harmful exposure.

Not adhering to directions and correct usage of common household chemicals like bleach and other washing detergents can cause serious and sometimes life threatening risk. Misuse or overuse of common household chemical like bleach and other disinfectants can cause irritation to the skin

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Environmental Health and You From page 23

and eyes due to active ingredients like hypochlorite, ammonia and hydrogen peroxide found in these chemical. Even though some of these might be in small quantities, they can accumulate over time to reach dangerous levels. When we use aerosols, e.g. air fresheners and insect repellents, chemicals linger and we can inhale them or they can enter our bodies through our skin or be ingested as a residue left on dishes. Research has shown that some aerosols can contain VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) like benzene, formaldehyde and toluene to name a few which are carcinogenic and have possible links to different cancers. These VOCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are not just limited to aerosols but to paints, glues and even carpeting. They not only affect humans but our pets as well. Products which are flushed down the drain can have a serious impact on aquatic ecosystems affecting the ambient environment. Your place of work is not exempted as it relates to issues of environmental health.

Besides chemical and biological exposure, you may be exposed to many physical, social and behavioural determinants of health depending on the type of job you do. Take for example, your workstation if you are a clerical staff. Most of your duties are done at the work station using computers. Is your seating arrangement comfortable? Is your chair, desk and keyboard device proportionate to each other? Are you slumped over when doing your work? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, the probability to possible exposure and health risk exists. Ergonomics is the science of matching the job to the worker and the product to the user. The goal is to reduce stress and eliminate injuries and disorders associated with the overuse of muscles, bad posture, and repeated tasks. Failing to do so can expose workers to musculo-skeletal disorders (MSDs) which affect the muscles, nerves and tendons. Work related MSDs (including those of the neck, upper extremities and lower back) are one of the leading causes of lost workday injury and illness. Workers in many different industries and occupations can be exposed to risk factors at work, such as lifting heavy items, bending, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling heavy loads, working in awkward body postures and performing the same or similar tasks repetitively. Exposure to these known risk factors for MSDs increases a worker's risk of injury (US Department of Labor 2011). Employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace for their workers. What can your Employer do? Employers can take measures to reduce risks to workers in the workplace, e.g.: *

Provide Management

Involve Workers

Provide Training

Identify Problems

Encourage Early Reporting of MSD Symptoms

Implement Solutions to Control Hazards

Evaluate Progress

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PPP/C calls on GECOM to investigate Bond’s Facebook comment - which says 98% of ballots cast yesterday were for APNU/AFC

THE incumbent People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) has expressed outrage at a Facebook comment posted by Opposition member James Bond who boasted that 98% of the ballots cast by the Disciplined Forces yesterday have been for the APNU+AFC. PPP/C General Secretary, in a comment last night, said Bond’s outrageous post on Social Media needs to be thoroughly investigated, as it sends a very disturbing message and puts into question the integrity of the electoral system. While a number of persons have dismissed the ludicrous claim by Bond as him just “making himself a fool on Social Media”, Rohee is adamant that these comments, foolish or otherwise, should not be taken lightly and should be investigated, especially in light of the Opposition’s notorious track record of rigging and electoral fraud.

MILEPOST Congratulations on 62nd Wedding Anniversary

Special 62nd Wedding Anniversary greetings are extended to loving and wonderful parents, Jimmy Jammaludin and Samsoon Ahar Nisa Jammaludin of 89 Line Path Corriverton, who are celebrating their special day today. Greetings are coming from their children: Son-Son, Raymond, Karlo, Dizal, Hazin and only daughter Saudia of New York. ‘We all wish them both, Allah’s richest blessings and may they both live to see many happy days together’.

A screen-capture of the controversial Facebook comment by James Bond yesterday

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 businessman looking for a slim female for a serious relationship, between ages 32 and 42. Call 659-7465 from 17:00hrs to 20:00hrs.  Indian male, 45 years old, seeks female from USA or Canada between the ages of 30 and 40 years for a serious relationship. Must be living in Georgetown. Call or text 686-5886, s e r v i SERVICES ce  , DVD, microwaves, stereo, amplifiers, washer etc. Tel: 693-2683.  care for your elderly? For more information, call 6736637, 659-9729. /unavailable? We look after your elderly family members at their own home. Call 609-1981.  Motielall, 393 Non Pareil, specialised in floor sanding and polishing. Contact 689-5114, 270-4237.  Iphones/ipad, cables, computer repairs, phone unlocking, ink refilling. Call :6158734/223-1765  electrical contractor, specialised in commercial and domestic building, wiring etc. 693-6304.  repairs and services to treadmill machines, gas grills, pressure pumps, deep fryers, dish washers and Jacuzzi. 693-6304.  repairs and services to air conditions, washing machines, fridges, stove, oven, dryer etc. On the spot repairs. 693-6304.  For all construction, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, painting and home/commercial needs, contact 679-7869.  photography and portraitures, weddings, ceremonies, engagements and products etc. Call Delano Williams 675-7200.  of 6 construction workers looking for day/job work - carpentry, masonry, tiling, painting, troweltex, labourer. Call Eric 616-5914.

 & Associates Financial Services. Services: Taxation (VAT, Income & Property Tax, Cash Flow projections, Business development plan, Personal financial adviser & Accounting & Consultancy. 190 Church Street, South Cummingsburg, Georgetown Guyana (two buildings east of Austin's Book Store) Tel: 223-2105, 662-7467, email: joseph.je75@gmail.com. Spirituality SPIRITUALITY  Spiritualist: resolving all problems, blockage, love, and money, etc - Tele: 223-6834, 600-7719.  Jewellery and Pawnshop, Lot 1 D'Urban Street, Werk-en-Rust between Camp and George Streets. Call 223-6331, 227-2307.  spiritual hel p i n removing evil spirit, bad lucks, evil sickness, spells, reuniting lovers, bringing prosp e r ity to businesses etc. Tel: 612-6417, 2200708, 687-5653 .  captain, Kromanti & other spiritualist are now available for removal of bacoo, other evil spirits, curses, sicknesses, bad luck, guards, reuniting lovers etc. Tel: 689-3324. , 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 dredge operation, etc. Tel: 671-3204. TOURS TOURS  tour, return trip. Enjoy the Independence weekend holiday May 23 - 26. Book early 665-5171, 644-0185, 639-2663.

VACANCY VACANCY

 Sanding and Lacquering Service for quality sanding & lacquering of floors, doors, walls etc. Contact us at 150 Sukhai Street, Better Hope ECD, Tel: 2204897, 650-4704.

 roti cook at Roti Plus, 48 Sheriff & William Streets. Tel: 227-0643, 227-0627.

   all general construc t ion, contact Mohamed. Specialised carpentry, masonry, plumb i n g , power-wash, painting, troweltex, varnishing. Call 233-, 667-6644, (office), 216-3120.

Gas Station - Pump Attendants required. Send applications to: The Manager, Vlissengen Road, Georgetown.

 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-R u s t . www.zinctophomes.com  Chowkai Construction: Building of homes, building, renovations, carpentry, masonry, tiling, lacquering, painting. Call: 682-4533.  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.

 Avishkar's Regent Street, Athina's, ECD Bus Park. 226-3361, 227-7828.

 to clean & wash; honest, reliable in Georgetown. Tel: 622-6335, 223-4598.  General Store, 116 Regent Road Bourda: Maid must know to cook and clean, handyman to care for dogs.  gardener, preferably between Mon Repos and Beterverwagting, ECD. Contact 623-1387.  persons to work in an auto body shop in Georgetown. Call 612-6845, 613-0613. , hauler 4 x 4 driver, Woodmizer operator grant manager. Call Richard 609-7675, 674-1705, 233-2614.

 To work at a sports bar on the East Bank Demerara. Living accommodation available. $18 000 weekly. 693-6304.  rock driller, must know about Furukawa Tamrock or Atlas Copco hydraulic machines. Call 665-3959, e m a i l matiasorellana@exploservice.ar /Cook must be available to prepare a variety of dishes. Experience is required. Apply at Lens Décor 8 Sheriff Street, Georgetown. Tel#: 2270176. -Must know to prepare Indian and English dishes,Must be clean,tidy and honest ,Must have a pleasant personality,Attractive salary .Contact : 626-0450 or 642-1679 /fabricator for interior location. Applicants must be experienced, with verifiable references. Beginners need not apply. Call 618-2020.  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.  Min 2 yrs experience must be over 25 yrs old and have 2 references. Police clearance is required. Apply to LENS DÉCOR, 8 Sheriff Street, G/ Town. Call: 227-0176  Porter and Driver. Experience will be an asset. Apply in person with written application to: The Manager, Household Plus, 131 Regent Road Bourda.  Point Snackette and Bar, 42 Orange Walk, Bourda. Phone: 226-7147, Waitress (working day shif t& night shift) kitchen assistant, supervisor for a shift. Apply in person.  guards to work at locations in Georgetown/ lower East Coast & Republic Gardens on the East Bank. Call 2251787, 231-5359 for appointment during office hours. /Trainee to operate offset printing press, must be 2025 years, qualification 3-5 subjects (CXC). Apply in person to 21 Seaforth Street, Campbellville. Tel: 226-1877.  Restaurant: Waiter & waitress, experience will be an asset, one cashier. Lot 50 Public Road, Herstelling, ECD. Apply in person with written application.  guard: Apply in person with written application and one passport-size picture: The Manager, Regency Suites/ Hotel, 98 Hadfield Street, Werken-Rust, Georgetown.   Medical Clinic, Internal Medicine Board Certified USA. Vacancy for Medical Assistant/Secretary in Berbice. Please call 622-6355. For clinic visit/call for appointment.

 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  Clerk with knowledge of Japanese spares, to work at our Le Resouvenir branch, ECD. Starting salary $85 000 - $100 000. Apply in person Tony's Auto Spares 72 Light Street, Alberttown, Georgetown, Guyana, not later than May 9, 2015.  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.  for Xenon Hotel and 704 Entertainment complex in Georgetown. Must have previous experience in the hospitality industry, be a self starter, posses excellent communication and management skills. Send application and resume to rtilak@adamantiumholdings.com    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.

Land For Sale

LAND FOR SALE

  Facade Market area. Call 644-9520.  First Street, Alberttown. Call 665-0176.  house lot at La Parfaite Harmonie $1.1M neg. Call 6044174.  and diamond lands in Potaro.- Tel: 609-2815, 2318702.  house lots in Soesdyke, size 50x100. Contact 261-5027, 6708282.  land at Kuru Kururu $12.5M neg. 18.45 acres. Call 623-4790, 624-4790.  Located on the First Half of 12 St. Foulis,East Coast Demerara. Price 5M Neg.Tel No. 652-3667 or 643-2928 .  at Parfaite Harmonie, size 45x80. Price $3M neg. Contact 693-3317, 660-0171, 216-0094.  lot at La Retraite in the Stanleytown Village District, West Bank, Demerara. Phone 641-9342  Pradoville 2 - sea front land, five lots together price $90M. Enmore public road land $35M. Tel: 225-3737, 651-7078..  Third Avenue/ Providence land with concrete fence, land filled to road height, size 110x60 & 100x65 - 624-7684. : Melanie Damishana, ECD, Cinema Road, land 45'x110' developed area, great deal $4M. Tel: 225-3737, 651-7078.

                    aagmanrestaurant@gmail.com.

     X                                    

 and male janitors/ cleaning staff needed by international company. Previous experience working in hotels, factories, hospitals etc. is highly desired. Must be physically fit and must possess recent Police Clearance. Excellent pay offered. Call 618-0085, 627-3822.

 in Craig - $14M, town of Lethem 100ft.x 100ft $10M, Red Lion estate on Good Hope Public Road - $200M, 6644131, 674-5911.

 - Energetic person with seconary education including Maths and English. Minimum 2 years experience. Must have a valid driver's licence.Police clearance is r e quired. Apply at Len's Decor 8 Sheriff Street Georgetown call 227-0176 or Email: mitchelle_lensdecor@hotmail.com  female Manager to manage mall between ages 25 and 45 years, must be computer literate, knowledge of Quickbooks and preparation of VAT and NIS, must be able to work with little supervision and multi-task when the need arises. Pleasant personality and customer-friendly. Contact 621-2677, 671-8883, 225-4413, email sharonsbuilding@aol.com  AccountsClerk, Sales Clerk and Bond Clerk. Interested persons must have at least three (3) subjects at CXC. Please send application and Curriculum Vitae along with a passport-size photograph to Roy's Pharmacy Stall #32-33 & #64-65 Bourda Market, Georgetown. Also Packing Clerk/Cleaner, age 35-50 years. Please call 223-6072.

 land 45x200, located at 64 Norton Street, Lodge, good for bond, hotel, church or any type of business. Call 2315255, 718-830-5003.

 Street: Well developed, fully fenced land measuring 100 feet x 62 feet, next to Scotiabank - $150M. Serious enquiries only. Call 2275407, 658-2686.  Gardens semigated 42x80 $3.6M neg., 54x90 $4.3 neg., Charity Housing Scheme $2.8M neg., Kuru Kuru residential 100x200 - $2.6M, 6234790, 222-5116, 624-4790.  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 6474997, 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.  Herstelling EBD $6M, $7M, Diamond EBD $8M, $10M, Schoon Ord WBD gated compound $8M - $10M, Annandale ECD $5M, Non Pareil $4M, Yarrowkabra, just off highway 35 acres, housing, factory, poultry etc. $16M - Tel: 225-3737, 651-7078.

GUYANA CHRONICLE, SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 30 LAND FOR SALE  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.  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 B l ygezight box 80x75 $ 3 2 M , Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, 225-, Mr Pereira 225-3068, 2261064.  invite you to purc h a se the follow inge land for bond , Chandra & Gange 125x120 corner lot $65M, William Street, 120x45 foefr bond , Gange 125x62 in Prashad Nagar for bond. Phone Mr Boodram 6923831, Mr Pereira 623-2591, 669-, 226 - 1 0 6 4 , 225-3068, 2252626, 225-5198, 225-2709.   "Have Faith in Christ, Today" 2271988/623-6431/657-8887/6680238 jewanalrealty@gmail.com -(4th Avenue- Built up) $8-6 M/ 21st Avenue -$3.5M;   - 40 Acres$9M per acre, Ideal for Resort/ Housing/ Recreation Park/ Golf Course, etc;   - Double lot $32M/ $14M; 3rd lot with driveway- $15M; GOOD       commercial $70M/ residential $5.5M;  back dam- $2M.  2271988/ 623-6431; jewanalrealty@gmail.com  transformation of Guyana be our conversation equal 360 degrees turnaround and the 83 000 square miles space be filled with dynamic leaders and entrepreneurs with divine creative implemented ideas now today, East and Quamina Streets 120x120 plus reserve US$1.6M, Waterloo Street 40 000 sq. ft. land for hospital US$2.9M, Carmichael and Quamina US$1.1M, Coverden 600x100 residential land for retirement residence condo style $40M, Smyth Street for 6-storey school, hotel opposite Jumbo Jet vacant $68M, Hadfield Street 300x90 for any purpose close to Cultural Centre plus reserve US$650 000, Turkeyen 1¼ acre for bond $69M, LBI/BC 10 acre for gated retirement homes US$1.2M, Land of Canaan 200 acres for gated executive posh home US$1.9M, Lamaha Street 10,000 sq. ft. US$1M, New Market Street 15 000 sq. ft. $1.4M, 2 acres of land in Bel Air Park for financial and technology centre US$3.9M, Earl's Court 120x67 $13M, Phone Lord & Harold Anthony Reid Realty Mr Budram 692-3831, Mr. Shaw 628-1361, 669-3350, Ms Mohan 644-0408, Ms Harte 627-0434, Miss Enmore 225-2626, 225-3068, 6677812 after hours 225-2709, 2252626, 225-3068, 669-3350.

TO LET TO LET   top flat in Kitty. Contact 678-3427, 6389958.  house with all amenities. Call 222-3059.      -bedroom apartment. Tel: 687-1662. -bedroom apartment at Parfaite Harmonie. Tel: 666-8585. -bedroom bottom flat in residential area contact 667-1310.  to rent at Uitvlugt, WCD. Contact No. 6662442.

TO LET  land space at Supply, EBD. Call 227-1744, 657-9237.  3-bedroom flat apartment. Cornelia Ida, WCD Tel: 687-1628.  Westminster: Four twobedroom apartments. Call 6544122.  3-bedroom upper flat. Contact Derrick 622-3296, 2239162.  2-bedroom house in Crane, 2 doors West of Alleyne & Son Meat Shop. 654-4122.  one-bedroom bottom flat apartment, EBD. Call 216-0644, 668-8403.   furnished, Craig Street $100 000. Eric 6165914.  and living quarters on the WCD. Call 648-4903, 2761826.  space in central Georgetown. Call 694-4148, 6271893.  business spot in Robb Street. Call 627-1893, 6944148.                               business place $40 000 - $60 000 Contact: 627-1893, 694-4148. - and two-bedroom apartments at Industry, ECD. Tel: 666-8585.  house, fully furnished, diplomat rental, residential at US$2500. Call 664-5105.  one-bedroom apartments, walking distance to UG & CARICOM. Call 623-3404.  downstairs, Princes Street, Lodge, single or couple, no children. Call 642-9165.  centrally located in Georgetown, suitable for business. Call 225-7131, 664-7525.            - $US 1000,KEY HOMES. TEL:2231765,641-2664. -bedroom downstairs at Lot 6 Cherry Plot, LBI, ECD - 6772814, 699-1541.  spacious two-bedroom bottom flat at Mon Repos. Call 697-6167.  3-bedroom house located at B/Hope, East Coast Demerara. Contact 220-4897.  space $60 000, internet café $60 000, boutique, beauty salon. Tel: 642-0636.  Unfurnished and furnished one-bedroom top flat, with parking. Tel: 642-0636.  furnished flat, Middle Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown. Call 662-6875.                               -bedroom apartment fully carpeted, car parking. Kitty area. Tel: 616-0427, 689-3612.  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.  furnished 2-bedroom executive apartment for short & long term. Call: 226-1458.

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 in Light Street, Alberttown, utilities included. Contact Coreen 680-7607.

bedroom apartment at 47 Norton Street, Wortmanville. Contact Orlein 223-6594, 682-4096.

 two-bedroom apartment, bottom flat, Norton Street $40 000. 694-5583.

 Street, business place: Large and fully secured ground floor, no parking. Tel: 642-0636.

 for rent/for sale: Newly built 3-storey, Lot 39-40 Broad Street. Tel: 623-4706, 226-3810.

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

 furnished, Sheriff Street, $140 000. Eric 6165914.

 Avenue: Unfurnished and furnished four-bedroom executive concrete building with all conveniences. Tel: 642-0636.

 3-bedroom top flat, Yubani Street $90 000. Eric 616-5914.  place in Cummings Street & North Road and living flats. Tel: 612-5063.  bottom flat apartment unfurnished at Eccles. Contact 668-5741, 233-2272.  3-bedroom apartment, upper flat and one- bedroom apartment. 614-9560. -bedroom apartment for working student (female). Contact 222-4476.   Diamond EBD. Size 110x64 - $6M neg. 614-0166, 601-6639.  Gardens, EBD (gated community). Size 5 000 sq. ft - $9M. 614-0166, 601-6639.  corner lot, 90 Garnett & Republic Streets 58.4x30.8. Call 645-0616 No agents.  bottom flat apartment at Lamaha Street, Newtown. Call 642-1668, 6705959.  2-storey house at Hope, ECD opposite secondary school. Price $25 000 monthly. Tel: 610-1920.  upper flat three bedrooms, one master room, at first bridge, Grove New Housing Scheme. 642-0550.  apartments with hot & cold, AC etc. Mon Repos, ECD. Price $60 000 & $80 000 Tel: 618-0626.  Avenue: Furnished two/three/four-bedroom apartments with internet access, generator and parking. Tel: 642-0636.  fully furnished top flat, situated at 158 Da Silva Street. Contact Geeta 661-2082, 227-8651.  apartments from US $900, US $1000, US $1200 and upwards . Tel:646-1712, 693-8532.  place, central location: Large and fully secured ground floor K. Raghubir Tel: 642-0636. -bedroom self-contained flat, laundry and storage room, big yard space. Tel: 2278661. Call 09:00hrs - 16:00hrs.  one-bedroom apartment and two-bedroom apartment at Mon Repos, ECD. Tel: 686-1368.  three-bedroom top flat with all conveniences. Contact K. Raghubir. Tel: 642-0636.  Street, prime location: One large and fully secured ground floor, no flooding. Tel: 642-0636.  Babb Street: Newly constructed two-storey concrete building, no flooding. Tel: 6420636.  Margot: 2 2-bedroom furnished, 1 - two-bedroom unfurnished with toilets and baths 660-0943.  2-bedroom upper flat $100 000, new 1-bedroom & business $120 000, Norton Street. Call Eric 616-5914. - "AA" Upscale property US$1500; "BB", "CC" 3 bedrooms property $80,000/ $75,000.  : 2271988/ 623-6431.

 apartment in close proximity of University & Teachers Training College Tel: 685-9127.  Office/ business space 400-6000 sq. feet, available parking etc from US$350 neg. Tel: 624-4225.  furnished Kitty $65 000, 1-bedroom unfurnished Kitty $45 000, 1-bedroom South Road $60 000. Eric 616-5914. -bedroom bottom flat apartment, self-contained, working couple or single person preferred $35 000 monthly Tel: 672-3699.  apartment, newly renovated, 136 Fifth Street, Alberttown, Georgetown. Tel: 6640829. Price $60 000 monthly.  houses/apartments and commercial spaces and Building to rent. Call: 216-3120, 667-6644.  top flat house with self-contained room, kitchen and living room space. Call 611-7138.  house, fully furnished 3 bedrooms, air conditioned, at Bel Air Park, 18 A, Abary Street. 225-0968, 672-8455.  apartment for living quarters or office space. Reasonable price, water, light etc. in Georgetown. 683-7410.  top flat at 484 Diamond New Scheme, EBD (Tenth Avenue). Contact 2160720, 651-7696, 699-2338.  two-storey concrete house, five bedrooms, two toilets and two baths in Grove, EBD $28M neg. Tel: 677-4092.  ground floor business for any kind, Alexander Street Kitty, also complete restaurant with all amenities. Call 225-0571, 638-0787.  Republic Gardens: House lots 50x100ft. $8.5M. House lots Eccles 50x100ft $12M, 100ft x100ft $40M. Wills Realty 227-2612, 627-8314.  constructed shortterm apartment/rooms in Herstelling, EBD. Contact Handel on 621-6862, 6553065, 514-430-7764.  flat (kitchenette) between 9th & 10th Avenue Diamond, AC, hot & cold, parking starting from $55 000. Contact 6737589, 612-9061. - & one-bedroom apartments in Kitty with parking facilities, $65 000 & $35 000. Decent individuals. Call 6189117, 227-1354.  spot formerly mining trading Bagotstown: opposite former KFC outlet. Call owner, 671-7114, 233-6987.       U n f u r n i s h e d 1 - b e d room apartment $30 000. 6140166, 601-6639.  floor, Camp Street area. Ideally suited for office or business. Call 609-7675, 6741705, 233-2614. -furnished, one-bedroom apartment in Cummings Lodge, one corner away from UG Contact Anita 628-2833.  house in Prashad Nagar area, fully furnished, garage etc. US$1800 monthly neg.. Tel: 628-7884.

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 Avenue: Large executive four-bedroom concrete building with all conveniences. Contact K. Raghubir. Tel: 642-0636.

 square feet modern warehouse in the Eccles Industrial Site. Asking price US$5000 monthly. Contact Annie Rooplall 233-3512 or Gimpex@gmail.com

 Restaurant, central location: Large and fully secured ground floor with all fixtures/fittings. K. Raghubir. Tel: 6420636.  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.  3-bedroom upstairs, grilled, toilet and bath inside, telephone, parking, spacious living quarters at EBD 668-5384, 648-3342.  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.  street lodge 2- unfurnished 3-bedroom apartment $ 61,000 No parking. For viewing Call: 617- 0704.  3-bedroom upper flat semi-furnished, fully grilled, 24 hours water supply, parking. $100 000 at 57 Austin Street, Campbellville - Call: 643-1414.  apartment, fully furnished, long-term or shortterm. 115 Thomas Street, Kitty, Georgetown 225-0071, 674-7420, 600-5473.  semi-furnished two-bedroom house, La Parfaite Harmonie $50 000 monthly. Contact Fala Khan Real Estate Office at First Federation Building 6969289, 687-3147. bedroom apartments for overseas visitors, fully furnished, AC, hot & cold water, internet US$25 daily. Monthly also. Tel: 231-6061, 621-1524. -bedroom apartment at 9 Railway Line, Kitty, Georgetown (bottom flat) - $30 000 monthly. Call 223-1410, 610-7770, L. Lall.   bottom flat 36 First Street, Alexander Village. 1 person 35 or over - $24 000 Available from Mid April. Contact Dularie 08:00hrs - 15:00hrs.  US$1000, Diamond (6 bedrooms) US$1000, Lamaha Gardens US$750 Diana 227-2256, 626-9382.  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.  new 2-bedroom apartment, fully furnished with AC, generator, hot & cold etc. in Queenstown. Suitable for expatriates, diplomats etc. 638-9116, 6694713.  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.  Nagar US$1500, US$1200, Eccles US$2500, Greenfield Park US$1500, 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms in residential areas from $80 000 to $160 000. 2222300, 618-0000, 615-0069. house $75 000 monthly in Providence. 3-storey building with living quarters and business, must see, very good price. 6843718, 610-0575.

 Fully furnished 2-bedroom executive apartments with modern amenities. Price US$1400 neg. 6140166, 601-6639.  apartment fully furnished, long & short term AC, internet included also by day US$25. Contact 6418645, 654-0787, 629-9594 or Peach Palace, 40 Duncan Street, Campbellville.  for residential or business purpose at Carmichael Street, opposite Bishops' High School, thr ee-storey building at Albert and Crown Streets, Queenstown. Contact 676-8827, 629-6584, 645-6825, 697-4800. 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.  Air: 2-bedroom furnished $120 000, Louisa Row furnished $95 000, Courida Park furnished US$2000, Campbellville 3-bedroom furnished $100 000. To rent your property or to find one, call 610-8282, 694-6354.  bedrooms executive apartment, Industry ECD, parking, Furnished; 40" television, A/ C in one room, beds, stove, suite, refrigerator, microwave, washing machine, $80,000 monthly, Call 628-2866."   in Bel Air Park, all rooms air-conditioned, immaculate and recently renovated, beautiful kitchen & modern baths US$1600 monthly, US$2200 monthly. Serious enquiries only. Please call 231-4172.  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, 672-5403, 654-9464. -bedroom fully furnished apartment Sixth Avenue, Diamond, EBD, teleph one , internet, parking, etc, available for long term ,short term rental. - $55, 000 per month (negotiable). Short term r e n t a l f o r 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.     Atlantic Gardens split level two-storey, 4 bedrooms, all self-contained. Meadow Brook Gardens two-storey, 3 bedrooms. Both with all modern conveniences.      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 lt or M i ste r Terry Redford Reid 6677812, 225-6858, 225-7164, 2261064, 2 2 5 - 26 2 6 , 231-20 68, 619-7945. Have t h e executive r e ntal redu c e d by 35%, Prashad Nagar U S$1000, J a c a r a n da Av e. Bel Air Park US$2000, Barima Ave Bel Air Park US$18 0 0 , Bel Ai r S prings US$1000, large bond for rental office small form U S$ 3 75 , 10 000 sq ft o f f i c e space for technology bus i n e s s . 22 5 - 2626, 225-5198, 226-1064, 623-2591, 669-3350.

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, two-bedroom unfurnished lower flat, in pristine condition, entire floor tiled also with large kitchen, parking for one vehicle, South Ruimveldt Gardens $75 000 per month. One semi-furnished onebedroom flat in central Georgetown, secure neighborhood US$500. Two large twostorey buildings in residential environment first floor open concept, second floor three- room offices. Parking in and out of compound, US$2500, EBD fourbedroom property semi-furnished, one master, comfortable sitting room and kitchen US$1500 monthly Wills Realty 227-2612, 627-8314.

   , 197 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

-bedroom flat concrete house, Block 8 Mon Repos, ECD. Contact 697-1269, 684-3375.

 Lusignan, ECD::Grass track two-storey wooden building $6M, Non Pareil ECD two-storey concrete building $14M, Sophia near railway embankment twostorey wooden building $14M. Tel: 225-3737, 651-7078.

 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 6923831, Mr Pereira 669-0943, 6232591, 226-1064, 225-3068.

Road, La Penitence, Da Silva Street 85x35 Land $15.9M, Campbellville Scheme 8 0 x 5 0 p l u s reserve $15M, Hadfield Street east of Cuffy 120 x50 $18 M , Republic Park $14M, Continental Park 104x54 plus 3000 sq. ft reser ve all land to build dream house $22M, 7 000 sq. ft by the Cultural Centre 280 000 sq. ft, Lamaha Gardens $58M, Prashad Nagar $34M, South Ruimveldt Gardens off Aubrey Barker Street. Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831,225-5198, Mr Pereira 623-2591, 226-1064, 669-0943, 225-2709, 225-3068,227-6863, 225-2626

  & 24 hours service for executive properties, Jacaranda Avenue on 1 acre US$4500, Queenstown wooden executive 4-bedroom US$2500, 10 000 sq. ft. Queenstown on triple lot for an embassy US$8000, Houston executive on 2 acres US$4000, one apartment complex over looking the sea, 7 classy well-furnished going to one direct foreign investment company or executive staff house 6-storey with balcony to entertain, overlooking the beautiful Atlantic in Bel Air Springs US$2500, Forshaw Queenstown fully furnished apartment 2 bedrooms US$1100, 1 bedroom US$700, Alberttown new 5-storey apartment US$800 monthly, 92 Middle Street state-of-the-art 9600 sq. ft. parking for 20 cars US$14000, Kingston 20 rooms fully furnished US$8000 Phone Mrs Samuel 694-7372, Mr Mohan 644-0408, Mrs Roberts 678-4958, 225-2626, 225-3068, 667-7812 after hours.   "Have Faith in Christ, Today" 227-1988/623-6431/657-8887/ 6 6 8 0 2 3 8 jewanalrealty@gmail.com                (fully furnished)- US$2500;   3 storiedUS$3000/ 2 storied-US$2200;  -US$1500/ US$800/ $55,000;    -US$2000/ US$1500;  Furnished US$2000;           'CC' (house)US$2500/$80,000/$75,000;  (Gated community) 3 bedroom upper$120,000;    Semi-furnished (water & electricity included)- $120,000;   (semi-furnished)-$90,000/ $70,000 (3 bedrooms upper);    3 bedrooms$95,000/ $85,000;     (upscale 3 bedrooms)-$70,000;    (1 and 2 bedrooms furnished)$120,00 0/ $ 7 0 , 0 0 0 ; K I T T Y New semi-furnished 3 bedrooms- $120,000;     (2 bedrooms)$40,000;   Studio furnished apartment, 1-2 persons, vegetarian $35,000.  (3200 sq ft ideal for Offices, Bank,etc)US$4,200;   (2 floors for schools, etc)US$1500;  Above Sankar's- Restaurant, Church, School)-Upper US$1500/ Lower Back US$800;  (spacious bond): US$2500;   (ground floor)US$3000  PUBLIC ROAD "Spaces at Time Square Mall"- 1st Floor- US$700/ 2nd Floor-US$500/ RoofGarden-US$2000;   Commercial Public RoadUS$5000;    3 classrooms with A/C US$800;   (Lower flat ideal for bond, restaurant, etc)$100,000;  business$120,000;

PROPERTY FOR SALE

 Rupa Avenue, Bel Air Park, Georgetown. Phone 673-3601.      Gardens: 2storey concrete house, 60'x100' lot - $42M neg. Contact 667-7126.  , Success Line Top. Lusignan ECD. Contact 638-3636.   Street, Kitty Georgetown - $25M. Call 6579013, 628-2044.  two-storey house in Eccles $32M. Contact Nadeira Tel: 233-2450.   Diamond Scheme. For more information, call 683-4014.  Park, ECD: 3bedroom family house, upstairs and downstairs. Tel: 626-7263.  two-flat concrete property Block '8' Mon Repos, ECD $20M, Tel: 625-1514. -storey building at Lot 58 Lime Street, Werk-en-Rust. Contact 616-1567, 693-8700. -bedroom flat concrete house, Block 8 Mon Repos, ECD. Contact 697-1269, 684-3375.  Avenue: Large fourbedroom executive concrete building. .No repairs. Tel: 6420636.  $35M, Alberttown $30M, Cummings Lodge $30M, Alexander Village $25M Tel: 642-0636.  Street: Newly constructed four-bedroom executive concrete house. Vacant possession. Tel: 642-0636.  place, Sandy Babb Street: Newly constructed two-storey concrete building. Vacant possession. Tel: 642-0636.  house, land transported at 393 9th Street Non Pareil, ECD. Contact 689-5114, 270-4237.  New Scheme, EBD: 3-bedroom modern flat concrete property. Price $21M neg. 614-6166, 601-6639.  Public Road, EBD 2-storey wooden and concrete building for investment purpose $21M. 614-0166, 601-6639.  Ruimveldt: 2-bedroom flat concrete house and a storage bond $13.5M neg. 6140166, 601-6639.    -storey properties (commercial/domestic) in Eccles (wooden/concrete) Agricola, Alberttown Garnett Street, Nandy Park, Diamond etc. Tel: 216-3120, 667-6644.  2-bedroom 3rd property, 1st Street Alberttown $12.5M, Tel: 692-3831, 225-2626, 225-3068, 227-6863, 626-4180.  unfinished concrete house at Better Hope South. Price $13M Tel: 642-7898. No agent please.  property in Hadfield Street behind Brickdam Police Station - $65M neg. call 654-1382.

 Park prime property, Jacuzzi etc. $60M. must go! 638-3622, 658-1523.   business property at Quamina street $30M. must go! 638-3622, 658-1523.  and concrete two-flat house in Cowan Street, Kingston. Tel: 689-9622, 686-1368.  2-storey 4-bedroom property fully furnished, parking, AC, US$1600 - Met Pride Realty 699-7239.  Street prime business area, two houses included $35M. Must go! 638-3622, 658-1523.  Bank double lot land, $9.5M e-mail rnarine64@yahoo.com - Tel: 551-482-1026, 592-681-9928.  Realty, We value, buy, sell or rent your property. Tel: 694-3875, 654-6198, 649-0353.  3-bedroom house in Diamond $9.9M, 2 houses for only $28M, 3-storey business/residence. 684-3718, 610-0575.  all your real estate needs, contact Florida Real Estate Agent, Adrian Bacchus, Coldwell Banker 001954-699-5258 realtychief@gmail.com  $25M, Eccles $40M, East Coast $6M, Diamond front (executive) $55M, Alberttown $40M. Diana 227-2256, 626-9382.  Street, Alberttown, Georgetown" Large 4-storey concrete building 6,617 sq. ft business, storage, residential, vacant. Contact 226-7968.  lot with unfinished concrete structure in Sukhu Street, No. 2 Village Berbice. Going cheap. Owner leaving country. Contact 665-5776.  for sale in gated community, security system with comfort in your home. Interested persons, please make contact on Tel: 675-2147.  newly built house at Success, ECD, two master rooms with hot/cold shower and AC, garage for 3 vehicles and plenty of land space Tel: 649-0755.   Gardens, 2-storey concrete building, 8-car parking, 5 bedrooms, 2 master, big shed, 3 verandahs, size 90ft x 30ft. Contact 671-5888.  Annandale, Courbane Park: Large concrete building on double lot, tiled yard to benab, enclosed car parking area. Price $35M. Tel: 225-3737, 651-7078.  Street $8.5M, East La Penitence $15M neg., Queenstown $65M, Diamond $65M neg., Campbellville $36M neg. Selling or purchasing. Call 610-8282, 694-6354.  'A' Diamond: 2-storey concrete house, 2 master rooms, excellent condition, fully furnished, fully fenced etc $38M Naresh Persaud. 225-9882, 681-2499.  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, 233-5859.   require repairs in Brickdam, land size 120x38 - $44M was $60M. Phone Alysious Periera 623-2591,225-2626, 225-2709,2253068, 669-0943 Mr. Pereira. concrete building bordered by 3 Main Streets in central Georgetown. Ideal for offices, school, bond, etc., 4 flats 130ft x 35 ft each, land 250ft x 50 ft. 227-0190, 693-5610  Park $55M, Bel Air Park $50M, Atlantic Gardens $65M, Enmore $9M, Republic Park $65M, Kitty $32M. Land (65x200) $70M in Good Hope, LBI $5M. land in gated compound $12M. 2222300, 618-0000, 615-0069.  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 6180000, 615-0069, 222-2300.  fully concrete, executive building in Bel Air Park, requires minimum improvement, reduced from $56M to $39M. Owner leaving the country. Mr Shaw 628-1361, MrBoodram 692-3838, Mr Pereira 226-1064, 667-7812, 225-2709, 227-6949, 225-2626, 225-3068.  Sophia Gardens, close to Lamaha Gardens - fully concrete, 6bedroom giveaway. Price $14.5M. Phone Mr Pereira 623-2591, 2261064,225-3068, 669-3350, Mr Boodram 692-3831, 225-2626, 6677812, 669-0943..  two-storey, four-bedroom concrete house 2 toilets and baths, living room and kitchen upstairs and downstairs, water, electricity and verandah on 0.6502 acres of land in Canal #2. By owner Tel: 685-9590, 223-6941. Price $15M neg.  Atlantic Gardens double lot with large five-bedroom concrete building, concrete fence, bridges, AC units, solar heater, water purification system and pressure system, together with all furnishings - fully furnished. Move in, immediate possession. Price $65M Tel: 225-3737, 651-7078.  Bel Air Village - Fourbedroom concrete and wooden building, 2nd building with 12' driveway, price $37M, Eccles Flour Mill Road, two-storey concrete building on land 50'x200', price $40M. Three-storey concrete building at Better Hope ECD. Price $50M. Tel: 225-3737, 651-7078.

 & 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.

    Meadow Brook Gardens two-storey, 3 bedrooms, modern conveniences. Atlantic Gardens split level two-storey, 4 bedrooms, all self-contained, fully airconditioned, 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.  Two-storey concrete buildings Republic Park $50M, $40M, Queenstown $90M, Better Hope ECD $38M, Windsor Forest WCD new $22M, D'Urban Street $35M, Buddy's compound Providence $32M, Providence two concrete building in yard $35M, Diamond $35M, $40M, Tel: 2253737, 225-4398, 651-7078.  Street, Bel Air Park: Office & residential complex 60x60 with room for 3 storeys $54M, Albert Street land $14M, McDoom land 60x58 - $6.2M D'Urban Street 120x50 - $14.5. Phone Mrs Mohanlall 6602600, Mr Budram 692-3831, 2252626, Mr Pereira 226-1064, 6693350, 669-0943, Mrs Mohan 6440408, 227-6949, 225-3068, Mr. Shaw 659-6818, 231-2064.  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, 225-2626, 669-0943, 225-3068, 627-0288, 667-7812.

 before the rush is on! New gated executive house Republic Gardens $40M, Republic Park $55M, Eccles $50M, Continental Park executive with pool US$800 000, massive Atlantic Gardens double lot new $120M neg., Lamaha Gardens $60M, Bel Air Park 4-apartment reduced from $58M to $40M, another requires lots of repairs $45M not neg., Blygezith Gardens $45M, Prashad Nagar $70M executive land in Bel Air Springs $65M, Meadow Brook full concrete $52, new house by VIP stadium $17M, Bent Street business & residence $16.2M, La Penitence concrete residence & business with reserve $9M, new executive residence & office in Cross Street $16M Phone Mr Pereira 623-2591, 669-3350, 669-0943,226-1064, Mr Budram 692-3831, Mr Shaw 628-1361, Ms Mohan 664-0408, Ms Roberts 6784958, 225-2626, 225-3068, 225-2709, 231-2064.   in April, 2storey Punt Trench Dam $9.5M with large land reserve for any type of business. Business & Residence Bent Street $1 6 . 5 M , 2 - s t o r ey Guyhoc Gardens $14M, Guyhoc 2storeyconcrete $14.5M, Lodge 2-storey $14M, Meadow Brook concrete ranch $13.5M. Land 130x50 Middle Road, La Penitence, new concrete Middle

  "Have Faith in Christ, Today" 227-1988/623-6431/657-8887/ 6 6 8 0 2 3 8 jewanalrealty@gmail.com               Gated Community, Furnished $50M;       furnished- $50M/ $95M/ $75M/ $55M/ $45M;         close to Polly Clinic, 10,000 ft land, formerly auto body workshop, ideal for school, supermarket, etc -$45M;   (tenanted)- $32M/$30M/ $70M (3 storied);   Furnished - $40M;                Public Road-$20M;       (2 Properties)-$28M/ $18M;  new scheme unfinished -$15M/ $12M;  $9.5M.: 227-1988/ 623-6431; jewanalrealty@gmail.com  Realty, 17 Brickdam and Sendall Place, Stabroek, 223-1217, 693-5085, 686-1853, 613-6386 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. HEAVY DUTYDUTY HEAVY

EQUIPMENT  110-90 4x4 tractor, Massey Ferguson 175, 275 tractor, Ford 7700, 4 WD tractors, 416 Caterpillar, 4x4 L/backhoe, Cummings Bridge Port Milling machine. Tel; 667-3611, 699-2563, 671-1809.

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VEHICLES FOR SALE

 and low bed trailer. Contact 639-6701.

 house amp, Yamaha house amp, Honda power washer 3000 psi, Briggs and Stratton power washer 2000 psi.

                 

   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 Call Dave Rameshwar Tel: 592-660-9152, 592-610-2873.

 to buy or sell a used vehicle? Call Marketingpro 6195784.

 Cynos, stick shift, 2 doors, PKK 3177, year 1992, 1300cc Price neg. Tel: 231-9048.

 plus 2 ACs stereo, must be seen - $1.49M. Tel: 616-0427, 689-3612.

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

 40 outboard, Yamaha 15HP. Call 662-2445.  and PV amps, EV driver and more. Call 662-6024. KVA generator (on wheel) 670-9993, 613-3846.

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

    

  Cat generator portable, hours 7115, 399 Massey Ferguson tractor, 110-90 Fiat tractor, 14 G3 Jon boat, 25 HP 4-stroke Yamaha, 580c Hymac long boom - Tel: 601-1138.

 tyres 16, 17 & 18 inches. Contact 690-4357.   Generator, used only 14 hours. Tel: 661-6161.  welder 225 and diesel. Call 661-6161.  zebu bull with milking cows. 231-1256.

 Samsung Blu-Ray laptop, Macpro desktop, Samsung 55", Smart TV, Bose/ Beats headphones, Bose 901 speakers, Ipad Air, Iphone 5/6, Note4, Crown/QSC 2450/5050, DBX Driverack, JBL/RCF/B&C speakers, EV horns, Yamaha Fender, Gibson guitars, Pioneer./ Denon jugglers, Canon/Nikon professional cameras. Tel: 623-2477.

 8-inch river dredge. Call 661-9431.  breed Rottweiler pups. Call 671-7450, 626-5306.  delivery to spot. 617-5536.  dogs: German Shepherd and Rottweiler. Call 220-6879.  for Sale at Tushen $8.M Neg. Call:6753438.  sale on appliances, clothing, cosmetics etc. 6484903, 276-1826.  large plucking machine (like the ones at Silvie's) $160 000 neg. Call 647-0477.  plucked chicken, wholesale and retail, really affordable price. Call 667-3118.  Mini Marine tanker, capacity 11 500 gallons. 227-1744, 6579237.

 engine 5VZ 3400cc V6, 580c hymac parts, track, rams, pump, turntable, scrap D5 bulldozer 621-4862. , refrigerators, gas stoves, barbecue grills, bicycles etc. Maytag, Whirlpool, Kenmore etc. from $65 000 up. Call 225-0571, 638-0787.

       

 gas: 407C-25 LBS. Phone 233-0608, 08:00hrs16:00hrs, Monday to Friday.

 Perkins engines 4236, 6354 and 1004 also rebuild engines on bed contact: 649-0755.  German Shepherd dog. Good for breeding and guard purposes 669-9674.

 Street large 2-bedroom apartment, $70 000. Tel. 652-8970, 674-3735.  wielder, floor buffer, jack hammer. Call 6182945, 223-0760.  aluminum boat (Hull) 30ft. x 10ft., one 340 Yanmar engine (perfect condition), one trailer. Contact 623-1387, 220-4507.  Pitbulls, make & female, 7 months old. Call 616-8928 anytime, 220-5139 after 17:00hrs.  - Slatwall panel, cash register, cupboard, shades rack, island display. Contact 611-7893, 674-4796, 609-9089  SP200 printer ribbon $650 and genuine Lexmark #20 colour cartridge $2500. Contact 227-1089, 223-0052.  office furniture and used cabinets. For further information, contact 225-8544, 2270872.  Kinlow J-410 motorcycle and a Yamaha Rava 125 motor scootor. Contact Sheldon 615-6474, 682-3942.  66ft. red snapper fishing boat in excellent working condition, including 100 traps + licences. Tel:652-8970, 6743735.

 Ford 4x4 backhoe in working condition, reasonable offer accepted. One Gates hydraulic hose crimping machine. One 35KVA, 3-phase generator (only). Call 220-1543, 697-6167.

 6500 watt generator, Generac 15000 watt gene r a t o r, 1 5 " m o n i t o r s J B L & Peavey (powered and non-powered) bass boxes (Scoop), amp rack, tweeter boxes, 2 Denon CD jugglers with mixer & original case. Tel: 623-2923.

 Kinlow J-410 motorcycle and a Yamaha Rava 125 motor scootor. Contact Sheldon 615-6474, 682-3942.

 wardrobe, vanity, double bunks and 4- burner stove. Reasonable cost. Liza 602-8697.

 arrived: wholesale only - area rugs sizes 210x320 cm, 240x340cm, 200x285 cm; special delivery from Georgetown to Rosignol, Georgetown to Parika Contact Tel: Rajin 656-9959.

outboard $300 000, 15hp Honda outboard $400 000, one Yamaha old model (strong) 40hp outboard, totally rebuilt by Mings and never run, electric start $600 000. Please call 6034283, 600-4283.

 breed Rottweiler pups, vaccinated and de-wormed. Contact 627-1360.

  swimming pool tablets. Phone 223-0608, 08:00hrs16:00hrs, Monday to Friday.

 music system, 60 Evinrude outboard engine, 80 Mercury outboard engine, 40 Tohatsu outboard engine, Yamaha outboard engine spare parts, Milwaukee chopsaw, TM sector box, Hilux fibre glass tray cover, Maudlim spare parts, TK Bedford spare parts, Caterpillar skidder spare parts 261-6634, 6729272.

  household furniture, electrical appliances, cake tools, craft items and hairdressing stuff. Must go soon. Contact Bibi 6643454.  Smart TV along with 4-piece living room set, TV stand, rug etc. like new Must see to appreciate. $1.2M neg. Owner leaving. Tel: 628-7884.  and Acetylene gases, fast and efficient service, 10-11 McDoom Public Road, EBD. Phone: 233-0608, 08:00hrs16:00hrs, Monday to Friday.  pressure wash 2600 psi, Honda $80 000, new Nakita electrical plane $55 000, used DeWalt angle grinder $25 000. 220-4947, 651-6103.  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.   Bold (new) $6 000,Blackberry Bold 4 $20 000 flash camera, Iphone 3 $15 000, Sony camcorder $10 000. Call 682-2861.  Ceres for parts located in Georgetown, for sale and removal. Any reasonable offer acceptable Tel: 628-6819.     Solid Def , rear springs, steering grassknife, rear drive shaft, 205/80R16 wheels, lights, fenders. Tel: 691-2077.

 truck parts from England and USA, Hendrickson buffers, leaf springs, bushings, Hyva seals. Call to place order/quotation for any hard-to-find suspension truck parts/seals. No gimmick, just original. Tel: 664-1205, 2564133.  6354, 4236, 1100 and 1004 engines, model M with winch/320 BL and L Caterpillar excavator, Toyota, TCM forklift, pallet jacks, complete 6" land dredge, 4" and 6" fire hose, 4" flex hose, 416 Caterpillar backhoe and Air brush equipment . Tel: 691-2921.  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 60c-120V-240v - $120 000. Tel: 227-1287. investment property: Highly residential and commercial, suitable for any business, 3or 4-storey building overlooking East Bank Highway and/or for church or school etc., at Rahaman's Park, Greater Georgetown, Guyana. Barter agreements accepted. Price going cheap. Call Joe 673-0826.   flat track Caterpillar bulldozer, manual transmission, good working condition $10M. Mercedez Benz Unimog in excellent condition rebuilt engine, Talon superwinch $4M. Power sluice wash plant for rocky areas $4M, Minelab 5000 metal detector $900 000, Minelab Eureka metal detector $250 000 call 603-4283, 600-4283.

 front property: Enterprise Gardens, ECD, 15 minutes from Grand Coastal International Hotel with fresh Atlantic sea breeze that cures all health problems, with no pollution, keep-fit environment, in an upscale highly residential and also suitable for any business, church, school, auto sale, hotel etc. Barter agreements accepted. Going cheap. Call 690-8962.

VEHICLES FOR SALE VEHICLE FOR SALE

      2004 model, Toyota Tacoma. Call 233-2488.  Raum. First owner. Call 670-8564, 682-6673. Avensis, PPP series. Price $2.2M neg. 669-3658.  HB 192, good condition $750 000. Call 617-7113.  Samurai 2 doors, 4WD. Call 227-1689, 693-8157.  110 PKK series, good condition, Asking price  NZE, lady-driven $1.6M. Call 226-1122, 624-3404.  3-ton Nissan Condor open tray. Tel: 671-7114, 233-6987.   

- 212 cars, 1 - Vios car, good condition. Owner leaving country. Tel: 615-4075, 649-0177.  Toyota Raum, AC, rim, music $900 000 neg. Credit can be arranged 234-0910, 612-9041.  Suzuki car, PDD series, 3-cylinder engine. Phone 6731935.  model Raum, fully powered with mags & music, in excellent condition, PSS. Price $1.6M neg. Tel: 625-6397.  hard-to-get spare parts f o r To y o t a , N i s s a n , M a z d a , Mitsubishi, Honda, BMW, etc Call 645-7800.  Regius, BNN series, never worked hire, excellent condition. Price $2M neg. Tel: 6115753, 673-2614.         fully loaded 2008 Nissan X-Trail $5.5M neg. Call 611-1833.   in excellent condition $1.45M neg. Call 642-2289.  - 1986 Nissan D21 GFF series 2WD $400 000. Tel: 233-3025, 690-6946.  CRV,fully powered, AC, mag rims $2.2M. Contact Rocky 621-5902, 225-1400  F150 in perfect condition. For further information, call 626-7684.   fully loaded , mags, DVD, CD, alarm, Price $1.350 M. Call Rocky 621-5902, 225-1400.  Toyota Allion, one Honda CRV both in excellent condition. Tel: 661-3010.   - $395 000 neg. Contact Ruth 684-1023, 2251318.  buy and sell vehicles for cash. We also do trade-in of vehicles 2006 Tacoma, AE 100. 680-3154.   100 Sprinter, auto fully powered, mags, $775 000 Tel: 642-6159.

 wagon in hire (yellow) 682-5494.

 L a n d C r u i s e r Prado used by DPL, $8M neg. Call 623-4790.

 wagon, PNN series, excellent condition. Price. $1.35M neg. Contact 656-6834.

 Toyota Hilux Smart Cab, excellent condition. Price $5.5M neg. Contact 675-4453, 621-0427.

 dump trucks American truck American-made. 6616161.

 212 Carina, PPP series, $1.5M and PMM series $1.2M. Call 658-4805.

 Suzuki Vitara PSS $4.5M, one Toyota Dyna canter truck 665-0176.

 Mazda Axela, excellent condition 17" rims, Price $1.7M neg. Tel: 226-4356, 665 3038.

 Spacio, $850 000 neg. Call 270-4674, 6219080.

 unregistered Pitbull minibus 2005, stick gear, fully loaded, affordable price. Call 6688911.

  Allion $3M, 2004 Audi A4 $4M. 642-2713, 231-1762.  192 Toyota Corona, working condition. Call 697-9691, 218-0904.  Ipsum in excellent condition. Price $2M. Tel: 6256397.  212, new model, in excellent condition. Price $1.3M neg. Tel: 625-6397.  PHH 422, 192 model, in excellent condition,. 685-2781, 625-6506.  minibus BRR series. Vios car PPP series, Phone 613-2798, 676-3119.  Civic EK3 $900 000 neg., good condition. Call 6137344.  14ft. tray canter truck. Serious enquiries only. Contact 690-9051.

 Toyota Noah, BRR series, fully loaded, lady-driven, never worked hire. Price $2M neg. Tel: 638-2959.

  Canters with 3-ton crane each, series GPP and GTT. Price $5.5M and $4.5. Call Ward on 622-6746.  4x4, 1999 Model, GRR series, black. For quick sale $1,200,000 neg. Tel: 649-0329 David.  AT 212, Premio, Raum, Hilux 4-Runner, Runx, RZ minibus, Nissan Largo and small bus. Tel: 644-5096, 697-1453.  Fielder 2003, body kit, fog, dark interior, TV navigation, rear spoiler/roof rack. Call 617-5536.  Cruiser, Mercedez Benz, Hilux pick up, 4-door Solid Def and Bluebird. Going cheap. Owner leaving the country. Contact: 665-5776. white Honda CRV in excellent condition, registration no. PMM 6173. Owner migrating. Call 225-8640, 627-3390.

  Toyota IST fully customised, aero body kit, leather interior, 16" rims sports Tel: 696-4659.  (open back) canter (diesel), manual, excellent condition, double wheel. Price $1.3M Contact Rocky 621-5902, 225-1400.  set DSL MX 700, Crest amp, Crown amp, 260 drive rack, 4-EV drivers, 15KVA transformer and many more 639-8953.  Model 'M' truck with winch, one Massey Ferguson double-drive tractor. Contact 683-0632.  Leyland DAF 45 dump truck, Perkins engine, Thompson steel tray. $3.9M. Danny, 623-4790.  Toyota car, burgundy, in immaculate condition, AC, CD player, 17" rims. Price $1.55M neg. Owner leaving the country. Tel: 650-6831, 639-6619.   Carina (private, new model) automatic, fully powered, AC, mag rims, alarm. Price $1,350,000. Call Rocky 621-5902, 225-1400.  Escudo, excellent condition, never registered. Contact Ken's Muffler and Auto Work Tel: 220-8213, 628-1090.  Honda Civic 1981 model, good working condition, one pair back lights for Ford Focus. Contact 674-2454 Lennox.  DAF 45 truck GPP series, short base super GL RZ (fully loaded) not registered, Toyota Premio PNN 7853, 6709993, 613-3846.  Benz CLK 200 Kompressor pearl white, 2005, PRR, mileage 80 000, immaculate. Price neg. Serious enquiries 623-5492.  Tundra extra cab (unregistered) 4 doors, manual, fully powered, AC, V6 (4x4) 2003. Price $2.9M. Contact Rocky 6215902, 225-1400. CANTER enclosed , long tray, side and back door, manual, 4D 32, diesel engine.Price $1.6M. Call Rocky 621-5902, 225-1400.    . Owner-driven from new, in immaculate condition, 64 000km. Price $3.2M neg. Tel: 691-0241, 233-6799.  Fit 4-door wagon (hatch back) automatic, fully loaded, AC, mags, CD player, PNN series 1330 cc $1.7M - 225-1400, 621-5902.

SUNDAY CHRONICLE May 03, 2015

Windies want quick end to England innings, says Blackwood BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (CMC) – Jermaine Blackwood says West Indies are focused on wrapping up the England second innings early on toda’s third day, as they chase a series-levelling victory in the third Test at Kensington Oval. England finished the second day yetserday tottering on 39 for five in their second innings – an overall lead of just 107 runs. “We’re confident [we can win it] but we still have five wickets to get so we’re just going to come tomorrow (Sunday) and try to get the five wickets as fast as possible and try to reduce them to under 200,” Blackwood told a post-match media conference. “Hopefully our batters can go out there and do the job after we get the five wickets.” On a topsy-turvy day when 18 wickets tumbled, England lost their last three wickets for just 17 runs to be bowled out for 257 in their first innings. West Indies then crumbled for 189 all out in reply, with Blackwood the lone batsman to pass 30 as he top scored with 85 from 88 balls. He struck 11 fours and four sixes in a typically entertaining knock which propped up the innings after it had slumped to 37 for three at lunch at 137 for seven at tea. “I played every ball on merit. Once I got the bad [balls] I put them away and the good balls I just stayed positive. [I tried to] bat long, that’s the key, and once I batted long I know I would make runs, in any form of cricket,” said Blackwood, whose half-century was his fourth in just seven Tests. “Today I was trying to bat some balls because the team was in a bit of a problem so I just went out there with a clear mind to bat long and also to score, so it makes a difference with attacking at the same time.” He added: “The coaching staff always tells me to play my game but just be mindful of the situation. Sometimes when I go out to bat the team is a couple wickets down and not a lot of runs on the board so I have to go out there and play my game and once I play my game the team will be good.”

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Bangladesh hold Pakistan to Craig plays draw after Tamim double ton

( R E U T E R S ) - Ta m i m Iqbal scored a double-century and Imrul Kayes 150 in a record opening stand of 312 as Bangladesh over-

confidence into the second Test in Dhaka next week after rescuing a draw from what had looked like an almost hopeless position

Tamim Iqbal acknowledges cheers after scoring a double-century during the fifth day of the first cricket Test against Pakistan at The Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna yesterday. His knock helped Bangladesh achieve a draw. Bangladesh had lost all their eight previous Tests against Pakistan. (AFP photo) hauled a huge first-innings deficit to force a draw with Pakistan in the opening Test at Khulna yesterday. Bangladesh were 555 for six when the match concluded after a rain-disrupted final day. The hosts, who trailed by 296 runs after Pakistan’s mammoth first-innings 628, will take huge

just a day earlier. Tamim’s 206 was the highest score by a Bangladeshi batsman in Test cricket while his stand with Imrul was the first triple-century partnership for the country in the longest form of the game. The pair resumed on 273, trailing the visitors by 23 runs, and added 39

more runs before the stand was finally broken when Imrul holed out in the deep off Zulfiqar Babar, one of seven bowlers Pakistan used as they tried to force a result. Tamim retained the aggression that had brought him such success on Friday and brought up his double-century in some style, marching down the wicket and smashing Junaid Khan high and straight for his seventh six. Pakistan finally got their man when Mohammad Hafeez, who also scored a double-century in Pakistan’s innings, beat Tamim with spin and Sarfraz Ahmed stumped him.

In addition to the seven sixes, Tamim hit 17 fours in the 278-ball, 448-minute knock. Bangladesh’s lead was now in triple figures and Shakib Al Hasan pitched in with an innings of 76 not out, to steer the home side safely towards stumps. The previous best Test innings by a Bangladeshi batsman was 200, which Mushfiqur Rahim scored against Sri Lanka in Galle in 2013. The previous highest stand for Bangladesh was the 267 for the fifth wicket between Mohammad Ashraful and Mushfiqur against Sri Lanka at Galle in 2013.

scoreboard BANGLADESH 1st innings 332 (M. Haque 80, I. Kayes 51) Pakistan 1st innings 628 (M. Hafeez 224, A. Shafiq 83, A. Ali 83, S. Ahmed 82, Misbah-ul-Haq 59; T. Islam 6-163) BANGLADESH 2nd innings (o/night 555-6) T. Iqbal stp. S. Ahmed b Hafeez 206 I. Kayes c sub. b Babar 150 M. Haque b J. Khan 21 Mahmudullah lbw b J. Khan 40

S. Al Hasan not out 76 M. Rahim lbw b Hafeez 0 S. Sarkar c Hafeez b Shafiq 33 S. Hom not out 20 Extras: (lb-4, nb-3, w-2) 9 Total: (for 6 wickets, 136 overs) 555 Fall of wickets: 1-312, 2-345, 3-399, 4-463, 5-464, 6-524. Bowling: J. Khan 21-5-88-2 (nb3, w-1), Z. Babar 32-1-125-1, M. Hafeez 20-0-82-2, W. Riaz 20-3-75-0 (w-10), Y. Shah 30-2123-0, Az. Ali 6-1-26-0, A. Shafiq 7-0-32-1.

Defeats leave Burnley and QPR on brink, Man United lose By Tom Hayward

LONDON, England (Reuters) - Burnley and Queens Park Rangers’ (QPR) Premier League survival hopes were left hanging by a thread after defeats and unfavourable results elsewhere left them rooted to the foot of the table yesterday. At the other end of the table Manchester United suffered a 1-0 home defeat by West Bromwich Albion - their third successive loss - and missed the opportunity to move into second place. Robin van Persie had a second-half penalty saved by keeper Boaz Myhill who proved inspirational all afternoon. West Brom scored in the 63rd minute when a free kick from Chris Brunt took a big deflection off team mate Jonas Olsson. Runaway leaders Chelsea can clinch the title by beating Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge today. Mark Noble’s first-half spot kick was enough to condemn Burnley, who had Michael Duff sent off following the award of the penalty, to a 19th league defeat this season as they went down 1-0 at West Ham United. Sean Dyche’s rock bottom side, who are eight points adrift of safety, need to win their remaining three games to have any chance of avoiding the drop. “You can’t guarantee you’ll win with 11 v 11 but it gives you a better chance,” Dyche told Sky Sports. “The way the teams operate they will give everything and we will continue to do that.” Second from bottom QPR, one point ahead of Burnley, also face an almost impossible task to preserve their top-flight status after losing 2-1 at Liverpool through goals by Philippe Coutinho and Steven Gerrard. Resurgent Leicester City recorded their fifth win in six league matches thanks to Leonardo Ulloa’s double in a 3-0 victory against free-falling Newcastle United. Sunderland, third from bottom and with a game in hand,

are one point behind Leicester after a much-needed 2-1 win over Southampton that arrived courtesy of two penalties from Jordi Gomez. In-form Christian Benteke netted twice and Tom Cleverley also struck as Aston Villa beat Everton 3-2 while Swansea City continued their fine season with a 2-0 victory over fellow mid-table side Stoke City. MEASLY RETURN Burnley have won many plaudits with their effort and application this season but a measly return of 26 goals, the lowest in the top flight, has underlined their campaign. The visitors laid siege to West Ham’s goal in the closing stages and were found wanting in attack. QPR were desperately close to claiming a credible point but Gerrard, playing his penultimate game at Anfield, headed the winner past keeper Rob Green in the 87th minute after Leroy Fer had equalised Coutinho’s early goal. “We’ve let another point slip,” said QPR manager Chris Ramsey. “We’ve been poor at maintaining our concentration in the last few minutes in quite a few games. “The boys are so deflated and disappointed. We know we have a massive task in the next three games but we’ll be up for it.” With Burnley and QPR all but relegated the battle to avoid the last remaining relegation spot intensified and Villa, Newcastle, Hull City, Leicester and Sunderland are now separated by just two points. Leicester’s victory over Newcastle, who have lost eight successive matches, showed they were full of confidence. Ulloa headed home inside the first minute and, after Wes Morgan doubled the lead in the 17th, the striker fired home emphatically from the penalty spot following Emmanuel Riviere’s foul on Marcin Wasilewski in the 48th.

down England’s home advantage

NEW Zealand have an ignominious history to contend with on their tour to England - they have not won a Test in the country in 16 years. But riding on an exceptional season of cricket culminating with their impressive run to the World Cup final, off-spinner Mark Craig believes New Zealand are well prepared. The squad has not played international cricket since March, but Craig trusts in the experience available to overcome any rust. “I think all the boys that are overseas have played enough, and played in England so they know what to expect,” he said. “I don’t think it’s so much an advantage. I think the boys are professional enough, and can slip in to conditions relatively quickly. I think the boys will be fine. “I think it was massive, those six weeks with the World Cup. The whole nation got behind us, and we had people who weren’t exactly cricket fans who are now fans. And the boys will look to ride on the back of that.” England, though, have aces of their own. Joe Root has amassed 1 101 runs at an average of 110.10 - the best among batsmen in the last 12 months. James Anderson is the leading wicket-taker in the same period, not to mention in England’s history, and he resurrected a Test that was headed for a draw in St George’s. “I think they’ll be extremely tough over there at home, a few crucial players (are doing well) and (James) Anderson is bowling very well,” Craig said. “So like I said before, we’ll have to be on point to hopefully get a win over there.” The last time New Zealand won a Test in England, at the Oval in 1999, resulted in a series win and Craig has said they were “definitely” hoping for an encore. The ingredients are also available. Besides Brendon McCullum’s value as a leader, he has strung a triple and two double-hundreds since 2014. Kane Williamson also has over 1 000 Test runs in the last 12 months at an average of 89.16. On the bowling front, Tim Southee and Trent Boult have been hailed as New Zealand’s best ever new-ball pair by Richard Hadlee, and Craig was happy to agree. “I think they can swing anything, they can swing a square ball. They’ll be relishing to bowl with those Duke balls.” On his mandate in the bowling lineup, Craig said, “it’s more of a holding role and trying to tie an end up for the big boys running down the other end. So, looking to try and do that as well as I can.” (ESPN cricinfo)

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Suriname take game one of Goodwill basketball series By Rawle Toney, in Suriname

GUYANA’S senior national basketball team on Friday evening lost the first of their three-game Goodwill Series against Suriname 63-59 when the two sides met in Paramaribo. After taking the gruelling overland journey to challenge their Dutch counterparts as part of their preparation for this year’s Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Championship in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), the Guyanese had a two-hour rest before bouncing into action. The journey obviously took its toll on coach Darcel Harris and his troops; nonetheless, the visitors ensured that the game went down to the last minute before surrendering to the Surinamese. Harris went with Akeem Kanhai (captain), Ryan Gullen, Jermaine Slater, Rudy

James, Dave Causeway, Shelroy Thomas, Harold Adams, Travis Burnett, Dominic Vincente, Jason Squires and Royston Siland

AKEEM KANHAI as his 12-man squad against the team they are ironically grouped with in the CBC tournament. Having a distinct size

advantage, the home side played much of their game in the front court but what the Guyanese lacked in size, they certainly made up by having a superior advantage in the back court. Point guards Causeway, Burnett, Vincente and Thomas were a thorn in the feet of the Surinamese, punching the lane at will, but often times missing the easy lay-ups. At the end the first period, Guyana trailed Suriname by seven points (18-11) and were outscored 19-16 as Suriname ended the half up 37-27. I n d i v i d u a l l y, t h e re wasn’t much to speak of, but collectively, Guyana rallied back, scoring 14 points; one less than Suriname in the period to finish the penultimate quarter still trailing 41-52. The fatigue had begun to step in but a comeback, sparked by Adams (8 points)

ICC probe company registrations amid fears of split By Amlan Chakraborty NEW DELHI, India (Reuters) - The ICC confirmed it was investigating the registration of company names which it regarded as of “concern to the sport of cricket” as reports of a rebel organization, which might split the game, continued to emerge yesterday. The Guardian newspaper reported last weekend that Indian media conglomerate, the Essel Group, had attempted to register the company name “Australian Cricket Control Pty Ltd” and had made similar efforts in other cricket-playing nations. Owned by billionaire Subhash Chandra, the driving force behind the ill-fated rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL), Essel issued a statement on Monday saying they were “geared up to enter the sports business at a global level, focusing on cricket”. “The ICC is aware of certain recent registrations which are of concern to the sport of cricket, and the matter is under investigation,” an International Cricket Council spokesman said yesterday. Whether it is merely an international Twenty20 league or a full-scale assault on the ICC’s governance of the game, it is clear some challenge to cricket’s status quo is afoot. Cricket Australia yesterday dismissed as “highly speculative” media reports that

Michael Clarke and David Warner would be offered $40M, 10-year contracts to play in a rebel league. A report in Thursday’s Hindustan Times said Essel, which through its Ten Sports channel owns rights to cricket around the world but not in India, had registered 15 city-based leagues in India. “We have a massive plan for cricket in India and groundwork has been going on in many states,” Naresh Dhoundiyal, a senior Essel Group official, told the newspaper. “I can’t give you details of the project as it is going to be made public in the next six months.” Lalit Modi, who helped set up the lucrative IPL Twenty20 league before falling out with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), said he had been approached by Chandra to get involved in a plan to set up a new global governing body but had turned him down. “Subhash is a powerful body no doubt but it is a foolish plan at the moment,” he said in an interview with the Guardian on Thursday. “But he does what he wants and I wish him all the luck. It could be very close, who knows? If he presses the button and puts the money on the table things could start very quickly. The ICC should be fearing him.”

who came off the bench to score three consecutive baskets, inclusive of a threepoint shot, brought Guyana within single digits for the first time since the second period. Fast break conversions from outlets due to great rebounding by James, Gullen and Slater saw Guyana close the gap to three points; but then they missed free throws, which returned to haunt them. As they trailed Suriname by two points with just over a minute remaining, Kanhai was fouled attempting a three-point shot.

With the handful of Guyanese supporters cheering loudly and waving the Golden Arrowhead, the Guyanese captain went to the ‘charity line’ but failed to convert his three shots. The score was unchanged and Burnett, James and Gullen were all guilty of missing crucial free throws that could have either put the game out of Suriname’s reach or send it into overtime. At the other end, Sergio Rodrigues buried a three-pointer, deep from the back court that knocked the wind out the

Guyanese and the Surinamese did not look back thereafter. After the game, Harris said that he’s proud of the team, taking the circumstances into consideration and is looking forward to the rest of the series. Thomas finished with a team-high 13 points while Slater hauled in 10 rebounds to go along with his eight points while Kanhai and Causeway both ended the night with seven points. Guyana played their second game last evening and will wrap up their tour tonight.

Warner, bowlers see off CSK comfortably DAVID Warner’s fifth half-century in eight innings set up Sunrisers Hyderabad’s fourth win of the season. Warner belted 12 boundaries off his first 21 deliveries to make 61 off 28, his innings launching Sunrisers to 192 for 7 in their first

DAVID WARNER game this year in Hyderabad. Sores: Sunrisers Hyderabad 192 for 7 (Warner 61, Bravo 3-25) beat Chennai Super Kings 170 for 6 (du Plessis 33, Henriques 2-20, Bhuvneshwar 2-32) by 22 runs Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Moises Henriques took vital wickets in the chase to see off Chennai Super Kings comfortably. The match, however, turned decisively when Ashish Reddy ran-out Faf du Plessis in the 13th over to break a 46-run stand then bowled MS Dhoni next ball to reduce Super Kings to 114 for 5. Getting more than two-a-ball after that

against the accuracy of the Sunrisers seamers was too much for the lower middle order, and though Super Kings lost only one more wicket, they finished well behind on 170 for 6. That was the score Warner had said was par on the bouncy Hyderabad pitch, and that his side ended up getting much closer to 200 was largely down to him, again. The Super Kings seamers, especially Mohit Sharma, thought that the short ball would work against Warner. The Sunrisers captain took them apart, launching a blaze of punches, cuts and pulls as the hosts sped to 76 for 0 in the first six overs. Warner’s opening partner Shikhar Dhawan again struggled to get off strike, and when the Australian fell to Suresh Raina in the ninth over, Dhawan was on a run-a-ball 22. Moises Henriques was promoted to No. 3 and biffed a few to carry on the momentum. After Dhawan was run-out on 37 off 32 as he strolled for a second run, Naman Ojha lashed some boundaries to take the score past 150. Eoin Morgan had come in at No. 4 but was able to make some impact only at the finish to return with an unbeaten 32 off 27. Dwayne Smith and Brendon McCullum arrived swinging hard but could not last beyond the Powerplay. McCullum played on off Bhuvneshwar in the second over after hitting Trent Boult for three successive fours. Smith holed out for 21 trying to target the slower pace of Henriques. Raina soon met with the same fate, another middling score keeping his average for the season to an underwhelming 25. Super Kings had slipped to 68 for 3 with Raina’s exit, but du Plessis and Dhoni were playing sensibly and still keeping up with the asking-rate. With 79 needed off 45 and seven wickets in hand, Super Kings were right in the game, but Reddy’s double-strike changed that. (ESPN Cricinfo)

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Lowden beats Adams once again Busta Soft Shoe to win Assuria over-45 age group finalists decided BERBICE veteran tennis player Godfrey Lowden who was crowned Assuria’s Men’s Over-35 Singles champion just two days ago, engraved his veteran champion seal when he took the Assuria Men’s Over-45 Singles champion title from Carlos Adams once again last Wednesday at the Nash Tennis Court. There, the two players treated the small gathering of spectators once again to a display of heavy tactical and aggressive play. According to a release, Adams strategically tried to anchor his game at the centre of the court and net, playing deep cross courts and forcing Lowden to move about on the baseline. This strategy paid off since Adams initially won more points volleying at the net. However, Lowden’s aggressive ground strokes made his game more solid. He had 17 winners (10 on the forehand and 7 on the backhand) and a margin of 6 unforced errors while Adams had 6 winners and 11 unforced errors. Overall Lowden made full opportunity of Adams second serve and consistently attacked it. In the first set, Lowden took a commanding 5-1 lead but Adams was able to advance with a more consistent serve to win the next two games. Lowden made no hesitation and used his version of big

serves to close the set with a love service game, giving him the first set at 6-3. The second set provided similar excitement. Lowden’s service game was pushed to breaking point with six

Berbice veteran tennis player Godfrey Lowden deuces but Adams failed to convert the break point and Lowden took a 2-0 lead. Adams, who is in his 60s, came up with excellent footwork and placement to launch a shift in momentum to even the score at 3-3. However, Lowden took

control and secured the second set at 6-3, to clench yet a second championship title, the Assuria Men’s Over 45 Singles. It was remarkable to see players in their 50s and 60s compete with great agility and fitness. With the evolution of the game more players guard the baseline and aim to hit power shots but the veterans showed the classier, gentleman style of the game. There was a mixture of slices, approach shots and much volleying which seems to be a dying form of the game. The release went on to state that the camaraderie and the love of the game were evident in the post-match as both were gracious in their comments. Adams has been playing since the early 60s and accredits lots to tennis. He had minor injuries but he played the second final and made a show of it. Lowden who travels from Berbice to play matches says he does it for the love of the game. He congratulated Carlos on a good game but he knows that there can be a higher level of play by his friend and looks forward to more finals in the near future. The Men’s final was scheduled to be played last evening at Harry Panday’s tennis courts, followed by the closing ceremony.

A$50M rebel contracts ‘highly speculative’ - Cricket Australia

SYDNEY, Australia (Reuters) Cricket Australia have dismissed as “highly speculative” media reports that Michael Clarke and David Warner will be offered A$50M ($39.37M) contracts to defect to an Indian-financed rebel cricket league. Fairfax media yesterday quoted unnamed sources as saying Clarke and Warner would be targeted as “priority acquisitions” on lucrative 10-year deals to play in an international Twenty20 league run by a new global governing body. “We are aware of the reports around a rebel league and they remain highly speculative, particularly given the proposed scale and complexity,” Cricket Australia chairman Wally Edwards said in a statement. “Australian cricket has never been in better health. Record crowds, television audiences, grassroots participation and commercial support continue to drive record revenue which means player payments have never been higher and will only increase. “As it stands, Australia’s cricketers are the highest paid athletes of any team sport in the country and the earnings of our topranked players would already be close to the numbers referenced in

today’s media reports.” According to Australian magazine BRW, all-rounder Shane Watson was the best-paid cricketer in the country last year with a total of A$4.5M ($3.54M) in on and offfield earnings. Yesterday’s report was the latest in a string of stories about the new cricketing structure being set up by Indian entertainment conglomerate, the Essel Group. The breakaway structure would be looking to exploit dissatisfaction in the game surrounding last year’s deal brokered by the existing governing body, the International Cricket Council. That ‘Big Three’ model gives India, England and Australia a greater say in the running of the game and a bigger share of the revenues deriving from international cricket. Any breakaway move would have echoes of Australian tycoon Kerry Packer’s rebel World Series, which reinvigorated the game with the popularisation of one-day cricket in the 1970s. Edwards said that Cricket Australia’s current pay structure had a much broader goal than just enriching the top players such as Test captain Clarke and opener Warner. “The success of international

MICHAEL CLARKE cricket directly subsidises the wages of state cricketers. Any proposed rebel league would jeopardise that,” he added. “Most of Australian cricket’s revenue is reinvested into the sport, strengthening it for the 1.1 million players at grassroots level around the country. “We remain firmly focused on growing the game in Australia for fans and participants, while at international level we will be staunch in working with the ICC and other member countries to protect the interests of the game globally.” ($1 = 1.2700 Australian dollars).

THE finalists of the inaugural Busta Soft Shoe competition were decided on Friday night after the two semi-final matches were contested at the Georgetown Football Club ground. West Front Road will now lock horns with Sparta Boss for bragging rights and the top prize of $600 000, while the runners-up will have to settle for $300 000. On Friday night West Front Road needled Queen Street-Tiger Bay 1-0 in the first semi-final match then Sparta Boss humbled Kitty Weavers 4-2 in the feature. This means, on the final night of action which is billed for May 5 at the same venue, Weavers will battle Queen Street-Tiger Bay in the third-place match. The winner of this showdown will pocket $200 000 while the losing side will walk away with $100 000. Sparta commanded the match against Kitty Weavers as they took an early two-goal lead when Devon Millington struck in the fourth minute then Sheldon Shepherd doubled the lead in the seventh. Colin Clarke made it a one-possession match when he defied the Sparta defence and finished in the ninth. At halftime, the eventual victors still led by one but found themselves back in the hunt as Weavers equalised in the first minute of the second half (21st) through a Sherwin Vincent strike. However, as the regulation time whistle drew near a goal each from Travis Grant and Gregory Richardson was enough to shut out the opposition. Prior to that match Queen Street-Tiger Bay and West Front Road battled to a goalless first half but Colin Nelson broke the deadlock in the 25th minute with a goal which turned out to be the decider.

Hero Russell turns villain in KKR loss BANGALORE, India (CMC) – West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell smashed a scintillating cameo but then sent down a poor final over to gift Chris Gayle’s Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) an exciting seven-wicket win in the Indian Premier League here yesterday. In a rain-affected game reduced to ten overs per side at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) rattled up 111 for four, with Russell gathering a whirlwind 45 off a mere 17 balls. The right-hander counted five fours and three sixes and put on 38 for the second wicket with opener Robin Uthappa who scored 23 from 21 balls. Russell started quietly before ripping into pacer Varun Aaron, smashing two sixes and a four in the sixth over which cost 17 runs and then struck two boundaries – on either side of the wicket – in the following over by leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chalal. He was eventually run-out with eight balls left in the innings, attempting to steal a bye in order to get on strike. In reply, RCB were handed a flying start by Gayle who hit 21 off nine balls with three sixes, in a 48-run opening stand off 23 balls with captain Virat Kohli who got 34 from 20 deliveries. The left-handed Gayle fell in the same over in which he clobbered two sixes off Hogg, well taken at long-on by Russell in the fourth over. When RCB slipped to 81 for three in the eighth over, Mandeep Singh produced a blinder with an unbeaten 45 off 18 balls, including four fours and three sixes. Needing 12 off the last over, RCB managed just three runs off the first two deliveries before Mandeep slashed Russell’s third delivery over point for six and the fourth over the ropes at backward square leg, to end the game emphatically.

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Coach Shabazz makes call on corporate Guyana By Rawle Toney HEAD coach of the Golden Jaguars Jamaal Shabazz has made a loud call on corporate Guyana to come on board and support his team’s quest to feature at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Guyana will face St Vincent and the Grenadines in a home and away series next month but the top coach believes that the corporate world should take the opportunity to give back to a team that has proved their worth. “I would have liked to see corporate Guyana step up a lot bigger in terms of buying into the programme,” Shabazz said in a recent interview with Chronicle Sport. Since returning to the National team in January, Shabazz has piloted the Golden

JAMAAL SHABAZZ Jaguars to a record of two wins (St Lucia and Grenada), one draw (Barbados) and a loss

(Suriname) in International friendlies. Enticing players such as former Fulham FC defender Matthew Briggs and Bolton Wanderers’ Neil Danns to the National team, Shabazz revived the team that was defunct for close to two years to being one of the Caribbean’s most-talked-about unit. “Of course we know football was riddled with controversy but I want to invite the corporate world to come before; don’t wait until we’ve made the journey, come now,” Shabazz said. Since the installation of Guyana’s first-ever Normalisation Committee, football in Guyana has gone through much transformation. The hiring of Shabazz and technical director Claude Bolton highlights a football programme that’s on the verge of revital-

ising the game, but the need for more than just the subvention given by FIFA is equally important. “We need that support because the Normalisation Committee has been very brave. We see them spending money to make sure football is played. To me, that’s the reason why we have a football federation, to make sure football is played, but I want to ask the corporate world to come on board,” Shabazz noted. He added “this is about resurrection; we have to rise back up a nation, as a people and one thing that has done that before is football, rather than any political party. From a football standpoint I’m pleased with the efforts of the players to compete and the pool we have to offer now, which is bigger.”

Lens Craft Optical/EBFA U-13 League

CDA remembers stalwart Hat-tricks for Moore & James as dominoes player Kondiah Grove, Herstelling, Agricola win THERE were respective hat-tricks for Herstelling Raiders’ Shoran James and Agricola Red Triangle’s Leon Moore on a day when 14 goals were scored in three matches as the Lens Craft Optical/East Bank Football Association Under-13 League continued at the Grove Playfield, yesterday. Grove Hi Tech’s Rasheed Evans netted a double in leading his side to a 3-0 win over Diamond United in the day’s feature game. Diamond, a team on the improve, held the host team at bay up until the 5th minute of the second half when Jamallo Benjamin broke the deadlock, drilling a well-taken shot past custodian Nigel Ram in the 40th minute. Four minutes later, Evans netted the first of his double as Grove gradually wrested the initiative from the Diamond unit. Their inspiration leader and leading scorer Teon Forde who played in all the positions, tried his utmost to ensure his team was competitive but did not succeed.

Leon Moore (left) is all smiles after scoring for Agricola..

Shoran James controls for Herstelling Raiders. Evans put the icing on the cake in the 50th minute to see his team to full points. Shoran James returned to ripping form for Herstelling Raiders who put away the challenge of Kuru Kururu Warriors 4-0. James fired in his goals in the 19th, 21st, and 31st minutes with the final goal coming off the boot of Elisha Crawford in the 55th minute in a commanding performance from the Raiders. The day’s opening game saw Agricola Red Triangle hammer Mocha Champs 6-1, thanks to a hat-trick from their leading goalscorer Leon Moore, his second hattrick of the tournament. Moore was on target in the 7th, 15th and 36th minutes, Agricola enjoying a 3-1 half-time advantage. Eon Mars netted their only goal on the stroke of halftime. Kerwayne Anthony netted Agricola’s third in the 26th minute. After the break, Mocha put up some resistance as they held off Agricola until the final three minutes of the game. They were awarded a penalty in the 5th which goalkeeper Christopher Adams, who was hardly tested, converted effortlessly. One minute later, Shamar Hicks latched on to a direct pass to put the ball past goalkeeper Shamar DeGroot with a first time shot.

TORONTO, Canada – After several weeks of intense and fierce rivalry, the nine participating teams in the Canadian Dominoes Association (CDA) gathered in a more serene atmosphere at Jacks Restaurant and Bar here, Scarborough, last Saturday. The occasion was a grand memorial tribute to celebrate the life of one of their stalwart player Michael Victor Kondiah, the late Guyanese who passed away on April 30 last year, following the completion of the last season. Kondiah, a member of Young Blood Dominoes Club up to the time of his unfortunate demise, represented his club, prior to the day of his sudden death. A jovial and avid dominoes player and enthusiast, he played the game with great passion and was always a fun-loving individual. Among those present at last Saturday’s function, which also featured a dominoes tournament, were Kondiah’s widow Amina Shireen, son Leon and daughter Victoria. President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

President and CEO of the Canadian Dominoes Association (CDA) Zakir Khan (left) with Kondiah’s son Leon, his widow Amina Shireen and daughter Victoria at last Saturday’s ceremony. of the CDA, Zakir Khan, described the late Kondiah as a jovial and pleasant person whose love and passion for the game of dominoes were unmatched. In an emotional tribute, daughter Victoria described how she still misses her dad and remembers him teaching her to play dominoes. The family also used the occasion to distribute CDs to all those present, representing songs the late Kondiah adored

and loved. Among them were Michael Jackson’s ‘You are not alone’, Celine Dion’s ‘Because you loved me’, Cindy Lauper’s ‘Time after time’ and Whitney Houston’s ‘I will always love you’. Proceeds from the day’s tournament fees and other donations will go towards orphanages in Guyana and CDA p re s i d e n t a n d C E O Khan has pledged that he will visit Guyana to hand over same. (Frederick Halley).

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Anthony powers to victory in Powerade feature 35-lap cycle event … Team Evolution dominate event

T E A M E v o l u t i o n ’s Michael Anthony powered to victory in the feature 35-lap event of the Banks DIH-sponsored 11-race cycle programme in the National Park yesterday. The day’s activity, under Banks DIH Powerade brand, was organised by National cycle coach Hassan Mohamed. Anthony joined his team mates Marlon `Fishy’ Williams and Orville during the ninth lap after the duo (Williams and Hinds) had broken away from the 40-man field after just one lap. They were subsequently joined by Team Coco’s Junior Niles during the fifth lap and t h e re a f t e r A n t h o n y caught up with them.

Hinds was subsequently dropped from the leading bunch. The trio (Williams, Anthony and Niles) opened a sizeable lead over the others and were never troubled again. With two laps remaining, Anthony broke from Williams and Niles and opened an approximately 75-metre lead and never relinquished that lead and crossed the finish line unchallenged. He stopped the clock at one hour 15 minutes .03 seconds. With approximately 125 metres from the finish line, Williams attacked Niles who went into overdrive and edged him (Williams) to take the second position. The race for the other top three posi-

tions started at the second-to-last turn with a bunch of eight riders coming home, but as they straightened up for home, Team Evolution’s Raul Leal, Hinds and Akeem Wilkinson held their own to finish fourth, fifth and sixth respectively. Anthony won five of the eight prime prizes that were up for grabs, while his team mate Williams won the other three. In other results, Jamal John won the 10-lap event for juveniles. Second was Andrew Hicks and third was Raphael Leung. In the five-lap race for mountain bikers, Raynauth Jeffrey ruled the roost. Seon Budhan placed second and Keon

Race winner Michael Anthony (left) accepts the winner’s trophy and cash prize from Banks DIH Merchandiser Seon Small. Looking on at centre is race organiser Hassan Mohamed.

Prize winners of the various categories of the Powerade 11-race cycle programme pose with Banks DIH Merchandiser Seon Small (extreme right) and event organiser Hassan Mohamed (second right).

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Answers to Thursday’s quiz: 1984 (in ENG); 1986 (in WI) Virender Sehwhag-122 (CSK vs MI)

Today’s Quiz:

How many Tests England’s Graham Gooch played against WI? How many runs he scored? Who took most wickets in IPL 2014? How many?

Answers in tomorrow’s issue

Thomas occupied the third spot. The BMX Boys 6-9 years old two-lap race was won by Alexander Leung. Second was Esau Jaisingh and third was Antone Vandenburg. Johnathan Jagdeo was the winner of the BMX Boys and Girls’ 12-14 years three-lap race. Second was Sherwin Sampson and third was Johnathan Rasmsuchit. Jagdeo also won the BMX Boys 12-14 years three-lap race ahead of Sampson and Adele Hodge respectively. Daniel Perreira won

the Boys and Girls’ threelap race ahead of Toshawana Doris, while Niles won the five-lap race for Veterans Under-45 years of age. Second was Jaikarran Sookhai and third was Kennard Lovell. Linden Blackman won the five-lap race for veterans Over-50 ahead of Lovell and Wilfred Thom took top honours in the five-lap race for veterans 60 years and over. The presentation of prizes to the respective winners was done by Banks DIH Merchandiser Seon Small.

Bermuda forced to make late change for T20 qualifiers HAMILTON, Bermuda (CMC) The Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB) was forced to make an 11th-hour change to the national team heading to Indianapolis yesterday for an international Twenty20 qualifying tournament after late replacement Jason Anderson withdrew. Anderson had been named as a replacement for Fiqre Crockwell, who withdrew from the squad late last month ahead of a court appearance to face heroin charges. Anderson’s place has been taken by Mishael Paynter, who will fill in as back-up wicketkeeper to Christian Burgess.

Bermuda open their ICC Americas Division One Twenty20 campaign against the United States tomorrow. The qualifiers also feature Canada and Suriname. “The BCB can confirm that the ICC has approved the replacement of Mishael Paynter for Jason Anderson in the national squad leaving to compete in the ICC regional T20 on Friday, May, 1” the Board said in a statement. “Jason Anderson withdrew from the squad on the evening of Wednesday, April 29, 2015.” No reasons for Anderson’s withdrawal were given.

Bermuda go into the tournament without their main seam bowler, MalachI Jones, who was forced to pull out because of a calf injury. Jones did not feature in any of the recent three warm-up matches in Jamaica. Crockwell, 29, went on that trip but later withdrew from the 14-man squad as he is to stand trial on May 27 to face charges of heroin possession with intent to supply. He has denied the charges. The top two teams in the May 3-9 Indianapolis round-robin tournament will go on to the World Twenty20 Qualifiers in Ireland in July.

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Third and final Test …

Eighteen wickets fall on remarkable day at Kensington Oval … Windies fight back after being dismissed for 189

(REUTERS) - Eighteen wickets fell on an extraordinary second day, leaving the third and final Test between West Indies and England intriguingly poised in Barbados, yesterday.

he was the last man to go, holing out to Moeen Ali off Anderson. The Lancashire seamer was magnificent earlier in the innings. B R AT H WA I T E

five at slip. Marlon Samuels looked in aggressive mood but he badly misjudged an inswinger from Anderson, leaving a ball that swung back in and trapped him lbw for nine.

James Anderson takes the final three wickets in quick succession to finish with 6 for 42. England stumbled to the close of play on 39 for five at the Kensington Oval to open a lead of 107 runs. After two Tests where the batsmen dominated on flat tracks, England paceman James Anderson and West Indies counterpart Jerome Taylor produced memorable performances. Ta y l o r m a d e s h o r t work of the tail, removing the last three batsmen in the morning session for the addition of 17 runs as England were bowled out for 257. Anderson then claimed six for 42, including three of the top four, in another superb spell of bowling during which he generated movement through the air and off the seam. We s t I n d i e s w e r e bowled out for 189, giving the tourists a first-innings advantage of 68. Jermaine Blackwood hit a defiant 85 for the home team, turning up the tempo when it was clear he was not going to get the support he needed from the upper and middle order. Blackwood struck four sixes and 11 fours in an entertaining innings before

DUCK He removed Kraigg Brathwaite for a duck when the opener edged to Chris Jordan at slip before having debutant Shai Hope snaffled up by skipper Alastair Cook for

Darren Bravo was caught by Jordan off spinner Moeen for nine before Jordan produced a fine diving catch at slip to dismiss Shivnarine Chanderpaul for 25 off part-time spinner Joe Root.

Jermaine Blackwood, the only West Indies batsman to score more than 25, celebrates his half-century before being dismissed for 85.

England, however, were unable to make the most of their first-innings lead as Taylor took his turn to shine on a surface offering more and more to the seamers. Taylor trapped the struggling Jonathan Trott lbw for nine before fellow paceman Shannon Gabriel had Cook caught at slip by Brathwaite for four. Ian Bell was lbw to Taylor without scoring and the in-form Root fell for one, edging Jason Holder to Bravo at slip. There was turn for the spinners too as Veerasammy Permaul bowled Moeen for eight just before stumps were drawn. England lead the series 1-0.

Scoreboard

ENGLAND 1st innings (o/n 240 for seven) A. Cook c wkp. Ramdin b Samuels 105 J. Trott c Permaul b Gabriel 0 G. Ballance b Holder 18 I. Bell c & b Holder 0 J. Root c wkp. Ramdin b Permaul 33 Moeen Ali run-out 58 B. Stokes c Hope b Gabriel 22 J. Buttler not out 3 C. Jordan c wkp. Ramdin b Taylor 3 S. Broad b Taylor 10 J. Anderson b Taylor 0 Extras: (lb-1, w-1, nb-3) 5 Total: (all out, 96.3 overs) 257 Fall of wickets: 1-0, 2-38, 3-38, 4-91, 5-189, 6-233, 7-240, 8-247, 9-257. Bowling: Taylor 18.3-8-36-3 (nb-3), Gabriel 15-3-47-2 (w-1), Holder 164-34-2, Samuels 27-5-53-1, Permaul 20-1-86-1. WEST INDIES 1st innings K. Brathwaite c Jordan b Anderson 0 S. Hope c Cook b Anderson 5 D. Bravo c Jordan b Ali 9 M. Samuels lbw b Anderson 9 S. Chanderpaul c Jordan b Root 25 J. Blackwood c Ali b Anderson 85 D. Ramdin c wkp. Buttler

b Broad 13 J. Holder c wkp. Buttler b Stokes 5 V. Permaul c sub. (Lyth) b Anderson 18 J. Taylor b Anderson 15 S. Gabriel not out 0 Extras: (b-4, lb-1) 5 Total: (all out, 49.4 overs) 189 Fall of wickets: 1-0, 2-5, 3-21, 4-37, 5-82, 6-107, 7-124, 8-162, 9-178. Bowling: Anderson 12.4-5-426, Broad 10-3-31-1, Moeen 10-2-56-1, Root 9-1-34-1, Jordan 6-3-4-0, Stokes 2-017-1. ENGLAND 2nd innings A. Cook c Brathwaite b Gabriel 4 I. Trott lbw b Taylor 9 G. Ballance not out 12 I. Bell lbw b Taylor 0 J. Root c Bravo b Holder 1 M. Ali b Permaul 8 B. Stokes not out 0 Extras: (b-4, lb-1) 5 Total: (5 wkts, 21 overs) 39 Fall of wickets: 1-11, 2-13, 3-18, 4-28, 5-39 Bowling: Taylor 6-1-16-2, Gabriel 6-4-4-1, Holder 4-1-7-1, Permaul 4-1-7-1, Samuels 1-1-0-0. Position: England lead by 107 runs with five wickets intact.

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Mayweather beats Pacquiao on points

LOYD Mayweather claimed a unanimous points verdict over Manny Pacquiao to win the richest fight in boxing history and maintain his perfect record. Mayweather, unbeaten in 48 professional fights stretching back to 1996, retains his WBC and WBA welterweight titles and takes the WBO belt from Pacquiao. The American was caught with the odd good shot, but was quicker throughout and always looked in control. The judges scored the fight 118-110, 116-112, 116112. At a 16,000 sell-out MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas - where some spectators had paid as much as $350,000 for tickets on the resale market - Mayweather, 38, started much the better of the two fighters. Mayweather bossed the early rounds before Filipino Pacquiao had success in the fourth with a couple of strong left hooks to the head. But the American always dominated and largely

Winner and still Champion. Floyd Mayweather poses with the championship belt after winning the richest fight in boxing history.

Floyd Mayweather, Jr. of the U.S. lands a left to the face of Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines (R) in the 11th round during their welterweight WBO, WBC and WBA (Super) title fight in Las Vegas, Nevada, last night. (Reuters/Steve Marcus)

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stayed out of trouble, keeping Pacquiao at arms length with his superior footwork Noisily backed by the 16,000-strong crowd, Pacquiao, 36, continued to have the odd success - landing a strong left in the eighth - but Mayweather’s speed and movement proved key, and as the fight wore on he began to have more success. The 11th was the most one-sided of the contest as Mayweather, looking as fresh as he had in the opening round, picked off a tired-looking Pacquiao almost at will. Mayweather avoided Pacquiao’s increasingly ragged attempts to land in the final round and comfortably won on all the judges’ scorecards. The fight, watched by celebrities and sporting stars, is expected to generate an estimated $400m (£265m). (BBC Sport)

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