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GUYANA No. 103785

TUESDAY APRIL 1, 2014

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Opposition issues veiled threat to axe National Budget

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Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and Clerk of the National Assembly, Sherlock Isaacs, in a brief exchange prior to yesterday’s start of the 2014 Budget Debates

$6B allocation to sugar industry…

Sugar remains relevant to the health of the economy, says Minister Ali

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… scotches Opposition claim that it is throwing good money after bad

Gov’t stresses need for Amaila

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… as Opposition calls for reliable energy delivery

There is no handout to rice farmers … says Minister Ramsammy

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Opposition issues veiled threat to axe National Budget

By Vanessa Narine

DAY One of the Budget debates kicked off yesterday in the National Assembly, and already there are hints at cuts to the 2014 Budget.

Shadow Finance Minister Carl Greenidge, the first speaker in the 2014 debates, noted that consultative process leading up to the presentation of the 2014 Estimates last Monday was lacking and the resulting consequences will be cuts, as seen in the last two years.

Greenidge stressed that the Opposition has the “right” to modify the 2014 Estimates.

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numbers to extend his comment that the 2014 Budget was not indeed the largest budget ever, considering the share of income. The Shadow Finance Minister’s reasoning was widely heckled by Government MPs, who noted that his analysis was flawed.

Despite Greenidge’s acknowledging that the broad goals, as

BUDGET TALKS Greenidge noted that the Government is in receipt of proposals that would ensure a budget that is favourable across the aisle; but the contention of the Government is contrary.

‘That will be cut! Don’t worry with him!’

– AFC Leader Khemraj Ramjattan Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh, as recent as last Tuesday, said: “It is a matter of public record (that) we invited the opposition parties on several occasions, and they failed to turn up. So if there is a lack of consultation, it’s because they refused to make themselves available.

“There were repeated invitations made, and they refused to avail themselves.”

Shortly after presenting the Budget to the National Assembly, Minister Singh pointed out that it contains a number of policies, programmes, initiatives and interventions, all of which are in the interest of Guyana and its people. “That must be the ultimate consideration,” he said.

The minister explained that his e-mail dated January 13, 2014 indicated Government’s invitation to meet on Budget 2014, and requested APNU Member Carl Greenidge to suggest a date. The e-mail was also copied to Granger, Lance Carberry, Khemraj Ramjattan, Dr. Roger Luncheon, and Gail Teixeira. The e-mail also contained copies of documents to be discussed.

The invitation was met with stony silence by Granger and Greenidge.

Further, in February 2014, there was still no response from the Parliamentary Opposition parties to Government’s invitation to “The 2014 Budget participate in pre-budget consulwill not fly…the tations.

However, Greenidge yesterday Minister will have maintained that the Opposition’s to go and come concerns have not been addressed. again’ He said, “We are aware that we –APNU MP, had taken certain routes in the past Ronald Bulkan and the efforts to avoid cul-de-sac (dead end) position…we have to establish modalities that (would) deal with the difficulties identified by the majority in the House….

“We are still of the view that the format of the estimates presented were not consistent with constitutional principles. The Government has (an) obligation to honour the constitution, and we have the obligation that they will be bound to these rules.”

Greenidge levelled another major charge against the 2014 Estimates: that they have been “doctored” to facilitate balance. He based his reasoning on his “analysis” of the revenue and expenditure

Mr Ronald Bulkan

Reverend Kwame Gilbert

stated by Minister Singh at the beginning of his budget speech, are laudable ones that play up optimism of the future, he argued that the fact is that Guyanese youth want to leave, which is why constructive common ground on the way forward must be found.

The Shadow Finance Minister said, “The goals are desirable, but it worries me that we are unable to provide a background to say where we are on areas such as employment…it appears, though, that the priorities that should inform budget preparations are not shared.”

Greenidge argued that if Government programmes are to be implemented, consensus must be reached. He warned again that this ought to be considered when “modifications” to the 2014 Estimates are made.

BUDGET WILL NOT FLY A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) MP Ronald Bulkan echoed similar sentiments, and noted that the 2014 Budget “will not fly” in the National Assembly.

“The Minister will have to go and come again,” he said as he noted that Budget 2014 does not put forward a vision to correct the “structural imbalance” in the economy to ensure a good life for the people.

The MP said the budget is an Executive function, not a bookkeeping exercise – a point of which much of the ensuing heckling was supportive. “The Budget is about money,” Bulkan said, taking flack for the point from Government MPs who made it clear that the Budget is about the Guyanese people.

PEOPLE’S BUDGET Minister of Housing and Water, the Acting Tourism Minister Mr Irfaan Ali, stood on this point to stress that the Budget is based on

a number of national policies and countrywide consultations with stakeholders. He said, “This is a people-focused budget, and it caters for Guyanese from every strata of society, especially vulnerable groups… All of us have a responsibility in this House….

“We have to act responsibly in the interest of the people. Who wants to create a better Guyana? The PPP! Who wants to destroy that? The combined opposition!!”

Ali stressed that budget cuts deny the Guyanese people the development they can benefit from significantly. “Why are the opposition denying the people of Guyana?” the minister questioned, as he pointed to projects like the Amaila Falls Hydropower project and the Cheddi Jagan International Airport Expansion, as well as deterring investors, among incidents.

“The opposition has no moral authority… Fundamental investments are being made by this Government, and are being denied because of the power of one,” he said.

Mr Carl Greenidge Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Mr Khemraj Ram-

“Today he (Carl Greenidge) made broad statements but did not point to a single measure, policy, input that the APNU would like to see in the 2014 budget…

When you are a lead speaker, you have the responsibility to present the alternative you wish to see’ - Housing and Water Minister, Irfaan Ali jattan, followed Ali’s comment with a heckle that attracted much attention. He said, “That will be cut, don’t worry with him.”

Minister Ali returned that the disposition of the combined Opposition is clear: the debates and the facts presented do not matter.

IMPACTS ARE CLEAR Ali, however, pressed on with his presentation, stressing that the transformational impacts of the many Government projects are clear, and are seen in the country’s development, economic expansion, and improved quality of life for the Guyanese people.

He pointed to Guyana’s success with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). “These are the impacts,” the minister said. He pointed also to the kudos from different international

Please see page 3 Minister Irfaan Ali in full flow

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$6B allocation to sugar industry…

Sugar remains relevant to the health of the economy, says Minister Ali … scotches Opposition claim that it is throwing good money after bad

By Vanessa Narine AS EXPECTED, the $6B allocation to the sugar industry, battling climate change and other challenges were hit in Day One of the 2014 Budget debates with A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Members of Parliament (MPs) maintaining that the monies represent a handout, and contending that good monies are being thrown after bad.

However, Minister of Housing and Water, Irfaan Ali, the second speaker yesterday, rejected this notion, making it clear that the allocation is an investment that is critical to the livelihoods of 18,000 families and the 120,000 who benefit indirectly.

According to him, the beneficiaries in the sugar sector must be supported and the people “deserve every cent”.

Ali acknowledged the challenges, but stressed the need for the current interventions to be allowed to function.

He said, “The $6B that is given to GuySuCo as subsidy is directed not at supporting inefficiencies….it is important for people to know and understand that we will support their interest and secure the industry and jobs,this is a moral responsibility we have in the National Assembly,” the Minister said.

This sentiment was agreed to by Shadow Finance Minister, Carl Greenidge, who stated that the question of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is an important one, considering its import to the well-being of thousands, as well as the country’s economic position.

He noted that sugar was one of the industries that was given

special attention by his government when in office – a comment that attracted much heckling, considering the main Opposition’s stance on the sugar sector.

DESTRUCTION OF SUGAR Ali quipped that on the contrary, Greenidge’s government was the one that presided over the “destruction” of the sugar industry.

“We would never contemplate any system that would see the destruction of the industry,” he said.

The minister noted that the closure of the Leonora and Diamond sugar estates were decisions taken by the former administration.

Greenidge returned that while the industry is important and needs support, arrangements must be in place to ensure that monies requested by GuySuCo indeed go towards fixing the problem Ali pointed out that the sugar industry is doing better that it was under the former administration.

“The sugar industry was not always in the financial position that it finds itself,” he said.

In order to complete the privatization of the industry, the PNC Government in 1989 gave Bookers-Tate an expensive management contract to manage the industry and prepare it for divestment under a World Bank/IMF Economic Reconstruction Program (ERP).

According to public records, the former administration inherited a sugar industry which in the 1960s routinely produced more than 300,000 tons of sugar.

However, this production efficiency began to deteriorate and

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agencies regarding Guyana’s eight consecutive years of economic growth at a time when other countries in the Caribbean region have performed poorly.

“In 1989, we couldn’t even find the statistics,” Ali said, referring to the stewardship of the economy under former Finance Minister Carl Greenidge.

He added that the Opposition’s contentions are unsubstantiated statements riddled by inaccuracies. On that note, the minister decried the Shadow Finance Minister’s controversial comments that the 2014 debates will be “bloody war” in the House.

He said, “Today he made broad statement, but did not point to a single measure, policy, input that the APNU would like to see in the 2014 budget… When you are a lead speaker, you have the responsibility to present the alternative you wish to see!”

VISIONARY Government MP, Reverend Kwame Gilbert, in his contribution to the debates, hailed the 2014 Estimates as visionary. He said the Estimates recognise the inadequacies of the present, and present a bold and ambitious roadmap to where Guyana should be, and as such, is

continuing the efforts to move the country forward economically, socially and otherwise.

He said, “Anyone who dares to diminish or cut the budget is saying to the Guyanese people that you do not deserve more, you deserve less… The question then is ‘are these measures to make the lives of the people worse or better?’ “…there has not been one single area of reduction…in every sector we have seen incremental increase, consistent with previous budgets, to address immediate and future need. Why? Because our people deserve more…. The investments in people are the most prudent investments we can make.”

Gilbert pointed out that, pre-1992, Greenidge, as minister of finance, allocated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sums that were greater than the combined allocation to the social sectors and the agriculture sector. He stated that, currently, the current allocations are pregnant with boundless opportunities and potential for the future.

The record-breaking 2014 Budget of $220B was presented to the National Assembly last Monday under the theme ‘A better Guyana for all Guyanese’. It includes a menu of measures to benefit the average Guyanese man and woman.

The Budget debates continue today.

Housing and Water Minister, Mr Minister Irfaan Ali making his presentation yesterday as the Budget Debate got underway production fell to a low of 131,999 tons by 1991.

Minister Ali stated that the allocation to the sugar industry must not be modified, as the industry is too important to the economy.

He stressed that the 2014 budget will make lives of Guyanese better.

GAWU DEMANDS Greenidge referenced the promise of a new board and stressed that the challenge here is that the board is “politicied” which should not be.

His arguments continued and stood on the strength of calls by the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU), whose head, Komal Chand, made similar observations.

The Shadow Minister stated that GAWU’s calls must be heeded.

Despite its challenges, the industry, according to government, remains relevant to the health of the national economy.

In 2013, sugar exports accounted for 8.3 percent of total exports valued at US$112.2M and the industry contributed 3.9 percent of the country’s GDP.

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Climate inaction to be ‘catastrophe’ (BBC News) THE COSTS of inaction on climate change will be “catastrophic”, according to US Secretary of State John Kerry.

Mr Kerry was responding to a major report by the UN which described the impacts of global warming as “severe, pervasive and irreversible”.

He said dramatic and swift action was required to tackle the threats posed by a rapidly changing climate.

Our health, homes, food and safety are all likely to be threatened by rising temperatures, the report says.

Scientists and officials meeting in Japan say the document is the most comprehensive assessment to date of the impacts of climate change on the world.

In a statement, Mr Kerry said: “Unless we act dramatically and quickly, science tells us our climate and our way of life are literally in jeopardy. Denial of the science is malpractice.

“There are those who say we can’t afford to act. But waiting is truly unaffordable. The costs of inaction are catastrophic.”

Rajendra Pachauri, chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which produced the report, told BBC News: “Even in rich countries, the impacts of climate change could lead to

Scientists fear a growing impact of global warming on humans

greater incidents of pockets of poverty, even in rich countries could lead to impoverishment of some particular communities.

“However there is an equity issue, because some of the poorest communities in the poorest countries in the world are going to be the worst hit.”

Some impacts of climate change include a higher risk of flooding and changes to crop yields and water availability. Humans may be able to adapt to some of these changes, but only within limits.

An example of an adaptation strategy would be the construction of sea walls and levees to protect against flooding. Another might be introducing more efficient irrigation for farmers in areas where water is scarce.

Natural systems are currently bearing the brunt of climatic changes, but a growing impact on humans is feared.

Members of the IPCC say it provides overwhelming evidence of the scale of these effects.

The report was agreed after almost a week of intense discussions here in Yokohama, which included concerns among some authors about the tone of the evolving document.

Six killed in blast in Kenyan Yellowstone National Park rattled capital: emergency services by largest earthquake in 34 years (Reuters) – AN EXPLOSION in an area of Kenya’s capital Nairobi that is popular with Somalis killed six people and wounded several others on Monday, the National Disaster Operations Centre said.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility. In the

past, such attacks in the Eastleigh area of Nairobi have been blamed on Somalia’s al Shabaab Islamist group, which attacked a Nairobi shopping mall in September and killed at least 67 people.

“Police are securing the area for emergency response ser-

vices,” the disaster organization said on its official Twitter site.

Nine people were critically injured, it added.

Nairobi’s police commander Benson Kibui told Reuters the incident might have involved twin blasts. He confirmed the five dead and said he was seeking confirmation of a sixth killed.

Ambulances and private cars ferried injured to hospital, a witness said.

On Sunday, a man suspected of assembling a bomb was killed when it went off where he lived near Eastleigh, Kenyan newspapers reported.

The Standard daily, which cited police and witnesses, had said three men who lived with the victim fled in a car shortly after Sunday’s blast.

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(Reuters) - YELLOWSTONE National Park, which sits atop one of the world’s largest super-volcanoes, was struck on Sunday by a magnitude 4.8 earthquake, the biggest recorded there since February 1980, but no damage or injuries were immediately reported.

The tremor, a relatively light event by seismic standards, struck the northwest corner of the park and capped a flurry of smaller quakes at Yellowstone since Thursday, geologists at the University of Utah Seismograph Stations said in a statement.

The latest earthquake struck at 6:34 a.m. near the Norris Geyser Basin and was felt about 23 miles away in two small Montana towns adjacent to year-around entrances to the park - Gardiner and West Yellowstone.

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A U.S. Geological Survey team planned to tour the Norris Geyser Basin on Sunday to determine if the quake altered any of Yellowstone’s geothermal features, such as geysers, mud pots and hot springs.

Several people reported having felt shaking they compared to the rumble of a tractor-trailer truck driving by, and a few items fell off the shelves at a local grocery store, a West Yellowstone police dispatcher said.

About 1,000 to 3,000 earthquakes strike Yellowstone each year, according to the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, a research partnership of the park, the University of Utah and the U.S. Geological Survey.

The ancient super-volcano, or caldera, that lies beneath the surface of the park was discovered by scientists in recent years to be 2.5 times larger than previously thought, measured at 30 miles wide, according to the park.

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near the center of an area of ground uplift that geologists have been tracking for several months, University of Utah seismologists said. Elevated seismic activity was also found in the area during a previous period of uplift from 1996 to 2003.

The recent spike in earthquake activity at Yellowstone is linked to the uplift, which in turn is caused by the upward movement of molten rock beneath the Earth’s crust, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Fortunately, there was no indication that the recent seismic activity signaled an impending eruption of the Yellowstone Caldera, scientists said.

Researchers with the observatory have said in the past that catastrophic eruptions by the super-volcano are unlikely for tens of thousands of years, though less extreme lava releases could occur within thousands of years.

The super-volcano’s most cataclysmic eruption occurred 2 million years ago, covering half of North America with ash and killing prehistoric animals as far as away as modern-day Nebraska, according to the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory.

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Father delivers son PM: Tough decisions are made for the greater good (Trinidad Guardian) WATCHING health talkshow-The Doctors-turned out to be a useful resource for Robert Stroud as he single-handedly delivered his son, Khristian at his California home on March 5. Yesterday Stroud, 40, told the T&T Guardian that he drew from the knowledge he got from watching the TV show to help his wife, Britney Harewood, 24, deliver their 3.7 kg son in the bedroom of their rented apartment at Railway Road, Dow Village. California.

Cradling his sleeping son in his arms, Stroud said that their story could have turned into a complete tragedy if God was not on their side that fateful night. “It was like this—my mom was on one phone, I giving directions to the EHS (Emergency Medical Services) on the other phone and she (Harewood) kicking and screaming to get the baby out. It was just God who help me through it, yes, and the little experience I had watching the show-The Doctors-that had a demonstration of what for that (delivery),” he said.

Harewood said she was grateful Stroud was cool and collected because she was terrified. “It was my first baby. Three things were going through my head. One, I could die, two, he (the baby) could die and what could happen to my husband if we died. Thank God he was here and was not like any other man who would pick up and run when they see what was happening” she said.

While the couple are grateful for a safe delivery, they agree that the situation could have quickly turned tragic, since they said earlier in the day, on March 5, Harewood was getting labour pains and she went to the hospital via ambulance. But, Stroud, who has two older children, said, the doctors told her she was not ready to give birth and

A proud Robert Stroud, and his commonlaw wife Britney Harewood cuddles her son Kristian yesterday who was delivered at Railway Road Dow Village California home, on March 5. PHOTO: KRISTIAN DE SILVA

sent her home “because of lack of space.”

“Hours later, at 10 pm she come out the bathroom and collapse in pain. I had to lift her and carry her to the bed. Her water bag burst and she was in pain. I called the ambulance and she tell me the baby coming.

I looked and saw the head,” he said. At that point Stroud said what he learned from the documentary weeks before kicked in and he began to do what he saw on the tv show. He told her to breathe and push. He said he held the baby carefully as he came out the birth canal.

Jamaica needs wastedisposal policy - ODPEM (Jamaica Gleaner)THE OFFICE of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has pointed to the need for a comprehensive waste-disposal policy for the island, following the most recent fire at the problem-plagued Riverton City dump in the capital.

Acting Director General Richard Thompson said the policy would address the development of properly engineered landfills for the island’s major towns as well as “recycling, garbage separation, management of the landfills and a public education campaign around waste management”.

“Other aspects of waste management, including the extraction of methane that comes about from the natural breakdown of waste, especially your kitchen waste, would also be covered,” he told The Gleaner.

The most recent fire at Riverton has attracted the ire of environmental advocates who insist it is past time that a solution to Riverton - and Jamaica’s solid waste disposal challenges generally - is found.

“The situation should not revert to business as usual once the fire is out. The three government ministries with oversight responsibility for solid waste management - health, local government and environment - must ensure that urgent steps are taken to bring the Riverton dump into compliance with our environmental laws and the recent permits issued by the National Environment and Planning Agency,” the Jamaica Environment Trust said in a March 20 press release.

The most recent fire — which cost an estimated $30 million to douse — started on March 16 and affected five acres of land at the site.

It also prompted renewed concerns for the health of residents of the Kingston Metropolitan Area due to compromised air quality and Jamaica’s decades-old struggle with waste management islandwide.

“In looking at the present situation [at Riverton], it is difficult to manage. You are talking about over 100 acres of land, it is unfenced so now you have a security concern and you get any and everyone coming on the disposal site,” Thompson noted.

Immediate next steps, he suggested, ought to include ramping up controls at the site to ensure that only authorised individuals have access and prescribe what they have access to, even as the island moves toward the development of the policy.

Minister of Local Government and Community Development Noel Arscott, for his part, said a policy without regulations would be toothless.

80 per cent of Jamaican women overweight (Jamaica Gleaner) CAUTIONING THAT obesity is one of the main causative factors for breast and colon cancers, acting chief medical officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr Kevin Harvey, is pointing to an urgent need for lifestyle changes.

Harvey, who along with officials from the health ministry appeared before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament, divulged that 80 per cent of Jamaican women were overweight.

He also highlighted excessive use of alcohol and poor physical activity as contributory factors to cancer.

The senior health official said the ministry will soon be focusing attention on nutrition issues following the imposition of regulations to ban smoking in public spaces.

“We are going to come out soon with our revised food-based dietary guideline, which is that plate which shows you what proportions of food you should eat. We are going to look at labelling standards for fast food and the food industry to look at labelling for calorie counts, sugar fat and salt contents,” Harvey explained.

PAC member Pearnel Charles argued that the best approach to dealing with cancer is to promote a healthier lifestyle.

“It is exciting that if people knew that you can avoid these things by the way you live and what you eat, you won’t have to be running down radiotherapy,” Charles said.

He urged the health ministry to stage public-education drives to sensitise persons of the dangers of particular lifestyle practices.

(Trinidad Express) TOUGH decisions must be made for the greater good, says Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.

In her address at the Spiritual Baptist Shouter Day celebrations in Maloney yesterday, Persad-Bissessar noted the scriptures from the book of Proverbs which speak to integrity and righteousness “and it brought home to me how real and relevant these teachings have been, especially over the past few weeks,”.

“As Prime Minister, it falls to me to make the tough decisions in pursuit of the greater good,” said Persad-Bissessar.

The Prime Minister reminded the audience of the of the words which she stated last week when she took the decision to fire Minister of the People and Social Development Dr Glenn Ramadharsingh.

“I am always aware of the higher expectation upon which this Government was elected and the immense responsibility each of us has to uphold public trust in all we do every single day of our lives. It is not a responsibility we can choose to have one day and loose the next,” she said.

“Doing the right thing is not a choice that we make, it is a duty that we have to God, to our families and to our country,” she added.

Persad-Bissessar said that in carrying out duties and responsibilities as parents, teachers, public officials, students, children, citizens; “we must always aim to do what is right, fair, and just,”.

She said the members of the Spiritual Baptist faith know this very well as they have practised this with deep faith and honour, even as they faced injustice and oppression by the Shouters Prohibition Ordinance.

Persad-Bissessar said their principles guided them to triumph and today “we stand together, proudly celebrating the strength of conviction and the freedom you justly earned,”.

She said she has learnt from these struggles.

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar

“Each day, I am guided by your strength and determination, even as I face challenges. That is why today, even as we acknowledge struggle, we rejoice in victory,” she said.

The Prime Minister noted the words of poet Maya Angelou, who said, “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it,”.

Persad-Bissessar also promised that the first ever Shouter Baptist secondary school will be constructed by her Government but their support is needed to achieve this.

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EDITORIAL

A fully integrated CARICOM

BARBADOS’ Errol Barrow and Guyana’s Forbes Burnham belonged to an exclusive club as students in London; the West Indian Students Union in London, and this bond conjoined in a movement that precipitated the CARIFTA Agreement of 1965.

Similar to Woodrow Wilson’s League of Nations being the forerunner to the United Nations, with the same basic enshrined principles, the CARIFTA Agreement (initially signed by Burnham, Barrow, and Antigua’s V.C. Bird, then subsequently by other Caribbean Heads of State) preceded the formation of CARICOM, with the primary goal of integrating the Caribbean community so that it could collectively optimise and expand its trade and services advantages within the landscape of the paradigm of global trading and marketing policies and programmes.

However, the human quotient was not factored in, and goodfaith agreements devolved into bad-faith actions down the years.

In earlier times, during Guyana’s years of plenty and prosperity under the first administration of Dr. Cheddi Jagan as Premier, Barbadians emigrated to Guyana in droves, as did other “islanders”.

They were welcomed with open arms, and today their descendants are some of the wealthiest families in Guyana, owning vast tracts of Guyanese real estate, to the extent where they have family reunions in Guyana on such a scale as to rival the Kennedys. Two Executive Presidents of Guyana are grandchildren of Barbadians.

But times changed, and Guyana plummeted to the lowest rungs of the developmental indices during the 1970s and 80s, when practically every item was banned in this country, which began the suitcase trade in Guyana.

It was in Guyana’s times of need when our neighbours began treating us like dirt, and calling us dirt, as in “mudlanders”, and other degrading names, even while their own nationals were being treated as equals in our country, and descendants of their nationals were being elevated to the primary office of this land.

Conversely, a while back, the Prime Minister of Barbados initiated and implemented a Nazi-like deportation policy that targeted mainly Guyanese. While one grants that the economy of no West Indian state can buffer large-scale migration without detrimental impacts to its national fiscal dynamics and probable debilitation to its social infrastructure, solutions through bilateral and multi-lateral engagements between Heads of States should be sought for a humane approach to resolution of problem areas.

However, one must take into consideration the immense contributions immigrants make to the development of host countries.

Several of Guyana’s biggest entrepreneurial conglomerates, among them Gafsons and Banks, have invested heavily in Barbados and other sister territories in CARICOM. Apart from all the extended benefits, they have boosted job- and wealth-creation and contributed to the economies of the host nations by way of taxes etc.

Guyana’s Cheddi Jagan described this world as a human village in his call for a new dispensation in the human family, a dispensation wherein there would be an equitable distribution of the earth’s resources – as distinct from the exploitation by rich countries of the resources of poor nations which do not have the wherewithal to exploit their own resources for optimal benefits to their people.

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday April 1, 2014

There’s more to Leguan than just cutting grass, Mr. Nagamootoo AS someone born and raised on the island of Leguan, I was abhorred that the Honorable Member of Parliament, Mr. Moses Nagamootoo would assume that the hardworking people of my community can only cut grass, and therefore are undeserving of government funds that can be used to create job opportunities!

The Member of Parliament was at the time participating in the Budget debate which started yesterday.

I do not know if Mr. Nagamootoo has ever visited Leguan, so I will personally extend an invitation to him to come and experience the hospitality of Leguan, and to see that cutting grass is not the only activity that engages the people of this Essequibo Island.

In addition to the small businesses and cottage industries that form part of the local economy, there are seven operational rice factories which support Guyana’s macro economy. These industries

Let God guide our political affairs FOR those of us who have been hoping for real unity and peace among our people amidst the seemingly petty squabbling that has been consistently indulged in by those who are looking after our political affairs, the gesture of goodwill by the President and Leader of the Opposition during the Phagwah festivities comes as a breath of fresh air in an arid land.

The fact that this pleasant expression of friendliness arose from the celebration of a religious holiday must underline the truth that mankind can only be united when we make use of the religious traditions with which our people have been endowed from all our previous generations.

Because our politicians have mainly been copycats of the more advanced nations, and have insisted that our politics must always be of a secular nature, we have effectively precluded any exercise of religious principles from our affairs, and -- as is manifest daily in all aspects of our lives -- we have been living as in a sea, tossed around without a keel to steady us, without a definite course to follow, and without a port of call to fulfill the lofty aspirations of our people.

This is most certainly the result of our adoption of atheistic communism as our political creed; and we must now see that we need to make the effort to eradicate the tenets of this system from the way we behave and conduct our political business.

I call on our leaders to maintain this atmosphere of benevolence, and to carry it over into their negotiations both in and out of Parliament. I remind you that this can be more efficiently accomplished when we strive to incorporate into those negotiations the religious principles of love, peace and generosity which we have all inherited.

ROY PAUL 197-04 89 AVE., HOLLIS, NY 11423, USA. In his “New Global Human Order”, Dr. Jagan posited, as an imperative, that our interdependence on each other must be recognised, and the sheer necessity to strategise together in order to optimise the unique strengths of each nation that will, conjoined, combat global challenges, must be fully explored and exploited if mankind is to survive new and emerging challenges to its existence on Planet Earth.

Skeptics describe the summits as “talk-shops”, and as a time for the “big boys” to puff their chests, beat their breasts, and then howl like Tarzan, challenging the rest of the pack. This may make for good copy and serve as wonderful ego-boosters, but how do these discussions redound to the good of our CARICOM collective of nations?

The Jagdeo Initiative on Agriculture is stagnating, because after all the promises and the rhetoric, most CARICOM states still have agriculture relegated to the back-burner of their national considerations. How many have come onboard the “Avoided Deforestation” train? Listening to these leaders, after they have had their closed-door sessions, one is charmed by the ostensible efforts toward conciliation and rapprochement, even over contentious issues, such as migration policies etc.; but when they return to their respective countries, how do they apply the resolutions formed to the integration process of CARICOM? The West Indies Federation was established in 1958 by the British Caribbean Federation Act of 1956. However, except in sporadic instances, cooperative endeavours between CARICOM nations are still an elusive goal, with the critical CSME being a special component within the framework yet to be fully implemented. In all probability, the intentions of the Heads of States are good while they are meeting, because many joint communiqués have provided assurances that our leaders are committed to the principles enshrined in the Georgetown Accord of April 1973; but the collective citizenry of the CARICOM bloc yet awaits the fructification of a credible federation within the CARICOM fraternity of nations.

function on skilled persons, many of which are part of the island’s cultural fabric; skills that have been passed from one generation to the other.

Perhaps the Member of Parliament has forgotten that the rice sector contributed 5% to Guyana’s GDP last year. If Mr. Nagamootoo is interested in learning about his own country, one that he proposes to represent at one of the highest offices in Government, that is, through the National Assembly, I am sure that my fellow islanders will gladly oblige.

We the people of Leguan are hardworking and hospitable people; I can only hope that the Member of Parliament would learn a thing or two from us “grass cutters”.

ACKLIMA AKBAR

No GT&T telephone service since 2012 AS A regular writer on other people’s matters, I was hoping that I would not have to write this letter on my own behalf; but I have been messed around so many times, and for so long that I feel the situation warrants a formal letter of complaint.

My telephone mysteriously went dead in August of 2012. I say “mysteriously” because ever since that time, the problem seems beyond the capabilities of GT&T to fix. I visited the Head Office in New Amsterdam numerous times in regard to the said matter, and nothing positive resulted. The last time I visited the main office, I was issued with a new telephone number: 333-4645, but this also is non-operational, as my nightmare with this utility company continues.

To add to my woes, when I was issued the new number, I was told to call either Messrs Roberts, Evans or Sheik at telephone number 333-2400, who would expedite things. To date, I cannot get a response from the other end when that number is dialled, neither is a telephone service available.

I submit particulars of my case to the media, and seek your kind assistance in publishing this letter in hopes of having this matter solved.

NEIL ADAMS, Plantation Lochaber, West Canje Berbice 333-5003 (old number) out of service since August 2012 333-4645. (new number) never worked At the opening ceremony of the 30th Meeting of the Heads of Government of CARICOM, Guyana’s then President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, newly-appointed Chairman of the 15-nation bloc of CARICOM, said, inter alia, that we have witnessed, in practical ways, the benefits of increased functional cooperation in several important sectors, such as education, health, security, and the environment.

He also said that our human rights record is undeniable: “Many freedoms which our people enjoy are now firmly entrenched in our individual constitutions as well as in many regional and international instruments. Other nations, in fact, see our Caribbean society as a model of peace and social stability.

“In our relations with the rest of the world, we have been able, through improved co-ordination, to speak with one voice on matters of common interest and concern. In the process, we have enhanced not only our collective influence in decision-making, but also our image as proud and independent members of the family of nations.”

But Dr. Jagdeo was being statesmanlike here, because few have forgotten the vitriolic opposition he was subjected to from CARICOM partners when he stood and singly challenged the might of Europe during the EPA deliberations, which resulted in the mighty Europeans acceding to concessionary terms from which every CARICOM nation benefitted.

That is the signal yardstick by which one can measure the actual, as against the visionary, federation of nations of the Caribbean community.

However, President Donald Ramotar is embracing the concept of regionalism with zeal and commitment. Whether he will succeed where so many have failed is yet to be seen, because it takes equal commitment from all the member states for a truly integrated CARICOM.

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Dealing with stress factors in the Guyana Police Force SINCE May 2, 2013 when I assumed the position of Head of the Strategic Management Department of the Guyana Police Force, I have been approached on several occasions by acquaintances and other persons, stating that they miss my writings and want to know why I no longer contribute to the letter columns.

My response invariably is that I believe any continuation of those efforts might be viewed as self-serving - particularly if I am to write on the subject of law enforcement, for which

I believe I am eminently qualified.

That thought notwithstanding, I have decided to make whatever contribution I can to any debate of national interest.

I am a strong advocate that one should do whatever one can to clear up misunderstandings occasioned by misinformation - deliberate or otherwise. I also strongly believe that the Guyana Police Force can do with all the help that it reasonably can get from all stakeholders. What I do not support is whitewashing faults and misconduct, which

can lead to continued infractions of policies, procedures and orders.

I recall suggesting, in 1994, that members of the GPF involved in the use of deadly force should be given the opportunity to be psychologically evaluated and counselled. This, in my view, would serve to provide policy-makers with a clearer understanding of specific and general situational factors where deadly force is used.

The purpose of this suggestion was not to make the rank(s) involved feel that the

Anomalies in the society A HEADLINE, “Neighbour’s threats unnerve man as two-yr-old is injured in attack”, tells the story of a long-ongoing situation of terror by a bullying neighbour on the family of Ramdannie, who said that during a recent incident of many recurring episodes of terror perpetrated against his family, he called the Diamond Police Station, which is right behind his home, and a female rank answered the phone, but when he asked for assistance, the rank rudely hung up the phone.

He said he called back, begging the rank for assistance, and when the rank heard what was going on in the background, she accepted the call and asked him his name, address and age.

Thirty minutes later, the police vehicle came with about two ranks, and when they saw one Trevor with a sharp blade in his hand in front of Ramdannie’s house, the officers didn’t approach him. Ramdannie said that from the safety of his verandah, he pointed out to the ranks that that was the man who wanted to kill him and his family, but the officers did not do anything.

That man’s name is” Ramdannie”, so it is expected that the police might not show up, or show up long after the fact, or not act against their ‘kith and kin’ perpetrator even if they do show up.

That is why I said the US experts will be hired by the Government to train police on how to answer 911 calls, and will run back to the US with their ‘loot’, laughing all the way to the bank; because the problem is not lack of knowledge, but lack of will.

Majority Afro-Guyanese are traffic cops stopping and pulling over motorists of other ethnicities for no apparent violation, but for a shake-down.

‘Kith n Kin’ is very much alive and well in that area. This is a well-known fact. All anyone has to do is a sting operation and they will see the proof.

No matter what Government does – even give them like $10,000.00 per hour -- they will not answer that 911 call. The lady cops in there will be too busy looking into their little mirrors, checking on their makeup, gossiping and flirting with male colleagues.

I have seen it with my very eyes up at Lands and Mines. I have seen this at the Passport Office and at City Hall, that there is rampant discrimination in public service.

I have seen how drugs pass at our airport. The airport lady checker will pull over people wearing thin rubber slippers and do their drug inspection. I laugh so much at them, because I know they are performing for those who are watching them on camera, but what the camera people do not know is that, while they are checking out these thin rubber slippers, those who are wearing the thick-heeled clogs pass right through.

Only the Good Lord can help Guyana from these parasites who infiltrate almost every institution in Guyana.

The young taxi driver found dead with a bullet wound to his head is someone I knew; and although the police are working on several theories, one of which is that Darsan is the victim of a botched carjacking by a lone passenger, some people are saying that it is not a robbery, period. They are saying that the kid was arguing with an angry, dangerous black driver in another vehicle, and for that he got killed, but the police are hushing this up.

A bandit was caught and beaten by citizens moments after snatching a Blackberry Phone. When law enforcement ranks arrived on the scene, the beating ceased and they claimed that the man was a known thief who was convicted on similar charges before. One rank said, “Boy, is not just the other day I warned you? Yuh ain’t mean to stop?”

He is a known thief who is still on the outside terrorising innocent citizens.

Then the police officer’s words: “Boy, is not just the other day I warned you? Yuh ain’t mean to stop?”

He will not stop. He is known to the police, so this is why he won’t stop. He will get another warning to stop, so he can continue to terrorise innocent citizens over and over and over.

Someone should ask the victims if they felt joy or sheer terror whilst being robbed.

“I feel empty and lost” – Linden fire victim estimates her losses to be over $10M. Depressed people do not own homes. Repressed people do not amass $10M. This should be brought to the attention of all those PNCites who claim Linden is a depressed community.

Government should stop appeasing these people now, and give $5 electricity rates to the really poor people in the country.

TED KING

process was anything other than an attempt to arrive at informed operational policies and standard operating procedures, based upon actual experiences and an appreciation of the stress in those experiences. It was not proposed as a punitive measure.

It has been my experience that not enough effort is being made to highlight the perils inherent in law enforcement.

Concomitantly, there seems to be no adequate system in place to assist ranks in coping with traumatic events. As is known, I once saw active service as a policeman, but stressful events of those days cannot be compared to what obtains today in terms of intensity and frequency; which makes the cogent argument for a structured programme to address the psychological needs of our men and women in the uniformed services.

This is all the more important in light of the fact that stress may well be the most important factor that determines the outcome in situations of conflict, and which places policing among the most stressful of occupations.

It might come as a surprise that, once upon a time, the life partners of policemen were nurses. What is not surprising is that operatives in both professions operate in sometimes hazardous, life-threatening environments, which include dealing with the mentally unstable, or persons who may be chronically ill with contagious infections.

What makes policing challenging is the public’s expectation of protection through professional service from a body of men and women respectful of the integrity and human rights of the beneficiaries of that service and protection.

Tyler et al. (1997) argue that if people do not believe that they are treated with dignity and respect by operatives of the criminal justice system, they are far less likely to perceive any part of the criminal justice system as fair or legitimate.

Interestingly, Jaramillo et al, on “The effect of law enforcement stress on organizational commitment”, argue that the monopolistic structure that is the police may be responsible for the poor quality service from

lack of competition. It is in that regard that it might be a good idea to consider their suggestion to examine several stressors intrinsic to role conflict; role ambiguity; supervisor support; group cohesiveness; and promotion opportunity.

It is felt that, if addressed, these could contribute to increased job satisfaction and reduce the attrition rate which bedevils organisations of a similar nature. It is therefore incumbent on the administration to go the extra distance to positively influence the work environment as one factor towards controlling behaviour and managing outputs.

T h e s e a re b u t a f e w thoughts for which healthy debate could provide a better understanding of issues, and which hopefully can generate solutions to the problems and causes of stress, which impact negatively on both the citizenry and members of the Guyana Police Force.

PATRICK E. MENTORE

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GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday April 1, 2014

Old Kai: Chronicles of Guyana...

Calls for the privatization or closure of the sugar industry are misplaced

OLD KAI does not discourage frank exchange of ideas and debates regarding Guyana’s sugar industry, which is why I welcomed the recent comments of outgoing GCCI Chairman, Mr Clinton Urling.

However, I am convinced that he is wrong. Of contention is his position that underperforming sugar estates should be privatized, as the current Government subvention is unsustainable. This year, the PPP/C Government has set aside $6 billion for the sugar industry to continue its modernization programme.

To his credit, however, Urling did point out that such a move should not be done in an arbitrary or illogical manner, but in a well strategized manner. One of his contentions is that private estates might be able to produce sugar at a cheaper and faster rate. I would stress on his non-committal word ‘may’ because, in actual fact, this would not be possible.

One of the strategies which have been incorporated by the GuySuCo management, moreso over the past few years, has been the pooling together of human resources and machinery from neighbouring estates to maximize harvesting in a strategic manner on a particular estate. Bearing in mind the challenges with labour and the fact that an inconsistent supply of canes to the factory when it is grinding significantly increases production costs, it makes this move

by GuySuCo a very effective one.

This suggestion by Urling to individually privatize estates would essentially scuttle such plans and serve to increase production costs.

The next issue is the lamentation of the annual subvention to the sugar industry during this period of challenges. This concern is similar to those voiced by the opposition AFC and APNU, which they have used as the basis for threats to illegally cut it from the national budget. It is not uncommon for nations to subsidise its industries in times of challenge, or to compete on the world market. In fact, this is a common trend, one just has to take a look at what occurs in the agriculture sector of the United States. The fact that GuySuCo is the largest employer and is a significant earner of foreign currency for Guyana’s economy should also be taken into consideration.

This subvention was never intended to be permanent. It is necessary now to assist the industry at a time where several challenges have come bearing down on it almost simultaneously, including the removal of the Europen Union preferential market and the accompanying 36% price cuts; the dramatic change in weather patterns brought on by climate change; the need to mechanize the harvesting operations of the industry so there can be a synergy between machine and human labour.

This is not going to be forever, as the industry, despite these challenges, has made tremendous gains; and anyone who decides to judge progress by the last two years’ production record is making a mistake.

There are several areas in the production cycle where work in ongoing, and when these fall into place, the effect will result in increased production. These includes ongoing work to convert the land layout for machine harvesting; the acquisition of more bell loaders to assist cane harvesters; increasing the fleet of other necessary machinery; improving the capacity of all the factories, including crucial repairs and replacement of components, inclusive of the Skeldon factory; the continued use of machines in tilling but, more importantly, planting; The continued increase in the acreage of the industry’s cultivation which is replanted after five rations, which will gradually increase yields and directly impact production. There are also several other initiatives ongoing at all levels of management and the Materials Management Unit, including the further fine-tuning of procurement activities and the improvement in the communication process between management and workers.

Government’s subvention is therefore not a shot in the dark, but is meant to fund crucial initiatives which, when combined, will first stabilize and then accelerate production, thereby ensuring sugar becomes not just profitable once again, but to ultimately surpass the 400,000 tonnes’ production total which has never been achieved in the 300-year-old history of the industry.

The contention that GuySuCo should get involved in value added production is a good one, but is not entirely accurate, as the industry

has already embarked on this path. Just a few years ago, the Enmore packaging plant was commissioned to supplement packaging of high-quality sugar from the Blairmont estate. There are also the ongoing studies on ethanol production, where the facility at Albion was commissioned by President Donald Ramotar. We were also greeted with the fact that the Skeldon cogeneration facility produced close to half of the demand for electricity in Berbice last year.

President Ramotar is also on record as saying that his vision for the industry is to ensure it eventually improves its individual cogeneration capacity to contribute to the national grid, as our demand grows and as part of efforts to reduce the cost of energy.

In essence, Governments current subvention is simply not to secure the future of this industry, but also with the long-term benefit of other sectors in mind and the entire population in mind. This was never going to be an overnight process.

If we are talking about developing a vibrant manufacturing sector, let us also be reminded that apart from energy, the ready and cost effective supply of sugar as an additive will also be crucial in the future.

There is also the fact that GuySuCo continues to assist in the area of drainage and irrigation of several housing areas located in close proximity to its estates. Because of the importance of effective drainage to its cultivation, there are several drainage canals maintained by the industry, and pump stations which are manned by GuySuCo include those at LBI and Enmore. Housing areas through which they pass benefit. This is a GuySuCo expense, and comes at virtually no cost to taxpayers, yet there are those who are ready to kill this industry because they feel that taxpayers’ money should not assist it to get back on its feet again.

So Old Kai would urge those who are calling for the scaling down or complete closure of the sugar industry to first assess the sector’s contribution in totality, and its future prospects and how this interplays with our other sectors, before they go about making rash judgments.

Sugar still has a major role to play in our economy.

Trio remanded over $2.5M break-in at Water St store

By Geeta Rampersaud

CHIEF Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry yesterday remanded three men to prison over a break and enter offence committed on a Water Street store.

Labourer Joshua Meredith, 20, of Lot 34 Queen Street, South Cummingsburg, Dennis Downer, 24, a vendor of Lot 12

‘A’ Rosemary Lane, and Dellon Halley, 24, of Lot 13 ‘A’ Water and Holmes Street, Georgetown, all pleaded not guilty to the charge, particulars of which said that between March 26 and 27 at Water Street, Georgetown, they broke and entered the business place of Harish Baxani and stole a quantity of television sets, one microwave and one speaker box, together valued at

Unemployed man gets 18 months for snatching woman’s cell-phone

A TWENTY-NINE-YEAR-OLD unemployed man of Lot 20 Grove, East Bank Demerara, who was charged with simple larceny after snatching a woman’s cellular phone, was sentenced to eighteen months imprisonment by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry yesterday.

Sheriff Ahmad pleaded guilty to the offence that said on March 27 at High Street, Werk-en-Rust, he attempted to commit a felony, that is to say he attempted to rob Jennifer Asharan of one Pantech cellular phone valued $62,000.

Police Inspector Michael Grant, prosecuting, said on the day in question the defendant went up to the victim and snatched her cellular phone. They had a scuffle and she began hollering, which attracted the attention of the public. Subsequently, police and public-spirited citizens went to her assistance and Ahmad was arrested.

The prisoner told the court he had been convicted twice for simple larceny offences and he apologised for his misconduct.

$2.514 M. Police Inspector Michael Grant, prosecuting, said on March 26 the virtual complainant (VC) secured his store and left for his home.

The following morning around 03:30 hrs he received a phone call from someone who said that there was a break-in at his store. Subsequently, he made contact with the police and when they arrived at the scene, they saw the three defendants. Police gave chase to a house where they went into hiding. They were caught and seven flat screen television sets were recovered in the said house which the VC positively identified as his property.

The three men were represented by Attorney-at-law Mr. Paul Fung-a-Fat, who did not succeed in acquiring bail for his clients.

The prosecutor successfully objected to the pretrial liberty of the trio, citing the prevalence of the offence and the fact that they had previous charges before another court. He further objected on the grounds that investigations are still ongoing and they are likely to be other charges of a similar nature committed on the same store prior to this incident.

Bail was refused and the case was put off to April 14.

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GUYANA CHRONICLE TUESDAY APRIL 1, 2014

Finance Minister outlines $1.5B agriculture diversification plan

By Clifford Stanley THE sum of $1.5B has been budgeted for agriculture diversification initiatives this year.

This was announced by Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh, who emphasised during his 2014 budget presentation that the challenge facing Guyana and the world today is the creation of sustainable food production systems within the context of climate change.

He said the Government intends to remain focused and proactive in ensuring that all of the value chain actors, farmers, agro-processors and exporters, capitalise on the many opportunities available in the sector and are equipped to confront the threats they might face.

“Our food security drive will see an intensified ‘Grow More Food’ campaign, aimed to achieve a more secure domestic food supply as well as food production levels that permit both expanded exports and reduced imports,“ he explained.

The Minister recalled that

in 2013, a total of $2B was spent on agriculture diversification initiatives.

These included work on strengthening the legislative framework with the completion of draft bills for animal welfare, food safety and food exports while the drafting of a traceability regulation is ongoing.

Veterinarian legislation was enacted, too, all with the aim of bringing Guyana more in line with international trade requirements.

VARIOUS EFFORTS A d d i t i o n a l l y, v a r i o u s efforts were undertaken to strengthen the agriculture sub-sectors, including more than 200 persons being trained in aquaculture production while 5,800 farmers received training in crop production.

Improved breeds of ducks, sheep, pigs and cattle were procured and the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory was, substantially, completed and staff identified and trained for its operations.

A total of 17 community based organisations received financing for various agricul-

along with promoting greater self-sufficiency in producing poultry and other meat.

Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh during his budget presentation two Mondays ago

tural related developmental projects and more than $400M was spent on seeds, fertiliser, planting materials and extension services.

Minister Singh said, in 2014, as part of the continued drive to increase large scale private investments in the sector a 10,000 acre Canje Basin investment will be added to the landscape joining the Santa Fe

mega-farm venture.

It is expected that potential crops under the Canje Basin project will include rubber, acacia, corn, soya, quinoa and legumes, with the focus on increasing exports to Trinidad and Tobago.

Government will also promote sustainable development of inland fisheries and aquaculture, and support fishermen

in rebuilding cooperatives and simplifying the licence system for artisanal fishing.

Government will also establish a Guyana Agriculture Research Oversight Committee (GAROC) to implement the national agriculture research agenda.

He said focus will be placed on enhancing milk production to reduce its imports,

REDUCE IMPORTATION Emphasis will be placed, as well, on expanding the range of crops to reduce importation with specific attention to carrots, garlic, cauliflower, broccoli, tumeric, ginger and blackpepper, with the objective of reducing import volumes.

Government will work closely, too, with supply chain agents to lower transportation and transaction costs and with farmers to ensure a constant flow of raw material while the Guyana Shop will extend its service to other locations across the country and overseas.

In addition, Minister Singh concluded that the resilience of the sector will be bolstered with the launch of the Agriculture Disaster Risk Management Plan.

As he put it: “We will move to enhance the Early Warning Systems (EWS) and commence the execution of the Pesticide and Toxic Chemical Emergency Response Plan.”

Finance Minister Singh announces…

$50M to operationalise Linden Enterprise Network FINANCE Minister Dr. Ashni Singh has announced that the Linden Enterprise Network (LEN) will be operationalised this year to provide business development and advisory services, training and technical assistance in entrepreneurial skills and to residents of Region 10 (Upper Demerara/Berbice).

He made the announcement in his National Budget presentation last week, stating that the programme is intended to generate longterm employment, encourage new business ventures and assist the Linden private sector to expand opportunities through an inward investment policy.

According to him, the initial start-up seed capital of $50M for the venture is already available and the LEN Board was officially announced and installed in January 2014.

The entity will continue to offer the critical services previously provided by two past similar type

programmes, Linden Economic Advancement Programme (LEAP) and Linden Economic Advancement Fund (LEAF) to Region 10 communities.

Dr. Singh also disclosed that a sum of $1B has been provided in Budget 2014 to support rural enterprise development, another initiative through which it is expected that thousands of persons will benefit, either through employment obtained or other linkages from enterprise incubation grants.

He said that, over the years, Government has invested tremendously in rural development, in particular on infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, drainage and irrigation and community market facilities.

“The result has been increased business opportunities and raised quality of life throughout our villages.

In order to promote more sustainable progress in rural communities. However, it is important to encourage

a deepening of entrepreneurial activity in these communities.

“To this end, our Govern-

ment intends to encourage and promote, more aggressively, the emergence of entrepreneurial

ventures in rural communities with an emphasis on small businesses and labour intensive

activities, the principal aim being creation of jobs for young people,” Dr. Singh stated.

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GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday April 1, 2014

Budget 2014 reflects vision for Guyana, says the PPP

By Vanessa Narine THE ruling party yesterday hailed the 2014 Budget as a representation of its vision for Guyana and a reflection of the promises to the Guyanese people as stated in its 2011 manifesto.

General-Secretary of the party, Clement Rohee, at a weekly press conference at Freedom House, Robb Street, said, “(The Budget is) a people’s budget and aptly titled, A Better Guyana for all Guyanese.

This theme is further demonstrative of the PPP/C Government’s commitment to continuously improve the lives of Guyanese and the transformation of our country.”

The National Budget was presented in the National Assembly last Monday by Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh.

According to Rohee, since taking office just over two decades ago, budgets presented by successive PPP/C governments have been designed to provide a better future for all as captured in its manifestos.

“Budget 2014 is no different, and it stays steadfast to our vision for a modern Guyana. Over the years, the PPP-led government has introduced numerous measures in every budget to create the enabling environment for our people to mitigate the challenges they face and by extension, improve their lives,” he said.

OPPOSITION CRITICISM The General-Secretary took the Opposition to task for criticisms levelled against the 2014 Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure since its presentation.

He stressed that the criticisms against the budget by APNU are unsurprising.

“Our party does not expect the Opposition, given their actions over the years, to commend anything that is meaningful towards the development of Guyana. Their unconscionable budget cuts of transformative projects and their attempts to cut jobs are hallmarks of their hypocrisy and their lack of concern for Guyanese,” Rohee said.

He added that the current Administration has worked assiduously over the years to increase the revenue base of the country, much to the benefit of the people and will remain steadfast in its endeavour to create a better Guyana for all. “(The PPP/C) will not be distracted by the pettiness and spite of the Opposition. Once again we welcome Budget 2014 and congratulate the Minister of Finance and his team for a job well done,” the General Secretary said.

He added that measures to improve lives are reflective of this.

The Finance Minister’s announcement that no new taxes will be introduced was welcome, as was his announcements that old age pensions would be increased from $12,500 to $13,600 – up from $3,500 in 2006; old age pensioners would receive an annual electricity assistance of $30,000, an increase from $20,000; and a

$10,000 allowance for each child in the public education system.

Among other measures, Singh announced were the allocation of $3.2B to meet the cost of maintaining the electricity subsidy in Linden and Kwakwani, Region 10; the allocation of $100M to advance technical and other assessments for capital works to Port Georgetown; and $1B for rehabilitation of critical interior roads, including the Linden to Lethem road.

Allocations to other major sectors allowed for an increase in this year’s Budget and include $3.7B to the Guyana Power and Light Company, to support critical capital expenditure and avoid increased tariffs for consumers; $1B for rural enterprise development; $6B for the sugar sector, to achieve a badly needed reversal of fortunes; an injection of $500M into the rice sector to support efforts to increase competitiveness and resilience; GENERAL SECRETARY $200M for advancement of efCLEMENT ROHEE forts in other agricultural areas; and an investment of $800M into the tourism industry for the establishment of a Hospitality Institute.

New this year was the announcement of a ‘Clean Up Guyana’ campaign, which attracted an allocation of some $1B, $500M of which will be dedicated to immediate efforts to clean up the capital city.

BUDGET FOR THE PEOPLE Rohee said, “This year, the increase in electricity tariff assistance to senior citizens and the five per cent increase in pensions are most welcome.

“The new electricity tariff assistance of $30,000 per year for pensioners is complemented by the subsidy provided for their water rates which was implemented some time ago.”

Rohee noted that it was the PPP-led government that abolished the ‘means test’, which was used by the PNC regime to determine who can qualify to receive old-age pension.

Today, it’s automatic, on attaining the age of sixty-five.

The General-Secretary said too that, “The introduction in Budget 2014 of the public school student cash grant of $10,000 per child is an effort to provide additional support to parents with children in nursery, primary or secondary schools.

“This is now in addition to the free school uniform and school

feeding programmes. Our Party believes that the investment in children is an investment in our future.

“Similarly, the $1B allocation which is intended to encourage and promote more aggressively the emergence of entrepreneurial ventures in rural communities will result in job creation for young people, and will continue to raise the quality of life throughout villages.”

Rohee added that the ruling party also welcomes the measures contained in Budget 2014 which are geared to promote investments and tourism.

He said, “The $1B allocation for hinterland road development, including the Linden to Lethem road; the $800M allocation to establish a hospitality institute to build capacity in the tourism sector and the $100M allocation to dredge the mouth of the Demerara River are visionary initiatives to attract investments, expand the economy and to create more jobs.”

According to him, Budget 2014 also sees Government continuing to prioritise resources allocations to the security sector with $19.5B budgeted, an increase in $2B from 2013.

He said, “This is to increase human capital and to adopt more modern technology so as to strengthen capabilities of security sector institutions and communities alike, with the underlying aim of maintaining law and order.

“This year, significant sums will be spent on training for the SWAT Unit and Joint Services ranks, training and equipping of Community Policing Groups countrywide, and for the completion of the Forensic Laboratory and the upgrading of physical infrastructure.

“These allocations continue to vindicate the emphasis our Party-led government places on the nation’s security.”

Rohee also underscored the allocations in the agricultural diversification and other strategic advances.

The General-Secretary said, “These are indicative of our Party-led government’s dedication to assist farmers through various mechanisms across our country.

“As our country continues to expand, so does the demand for electricity. The Party is therefore pleased that some $3.7B has been earmarked for capital expenditure support for the Guyana Power & Light (GPL). Without this, consumers would be forced to pay higher electricity tariffs.

“The fact that there has been no increase in rates over the last seven years is demonstrative of our government’s efforts not to bring to bear additional burden on our people. The $3.2B subsidy to electricity consumers in Linden is noted and is evident of the government’s efforts to insulate citizens financially.”

He stressed that Budget 2014 seeks to continue the work the Government has been doing to build a more modern and prosperous Guyana for the benefit of all Guyanese.

PPP not convinced that Opposition retreated from plans for sugar industry

By Vanessa Narine THE General-Secretary of the ruling party, Clement Rohee, yesterday questioned whether or not the combined Opposition has indeed “back peddled” on their position regarding the closure of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo).

And made it clear that the party is not convinced that the opposition parties have really retreated from their plans for the sugar industry, which is grappling with climate change, among other challenges.

Speaking at the party’s weekly press conference, he said, “The People’s Progressive Party has noted the statements from the opposition parties, which signal a retreat from their recent position calling for the closure of GuySuCo. “The party has noted that their back- pedalling was taken as a result of the strong message that the workers sent to the PNC (People’s National Congress) and AFC (Alliance For Change).”

HISTORICAL POSITIONS Rohee underscored the fact that the historical positions held by the Opposition have constantly been along the lines of closure of the industry.

He said, “The PNC has always publicly proclaimed its interest to close the sugar industry, the main objective being to weaken the Party’s traditional support base. This still remains the objective behind the PNC plans to close down the industry.

“The AFC has joined the PNC in this sick and morbid pursuit, instead of recognising sugar as a way of life for over 20 per cent of our people and to recognise that sugar is a vital contribution to the economy and to exchange rate stabilisation.”

The General-Secretary reiterated that the current Administration is not fooled by the back pedalling of the PNC-led A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the AFC.

Rohee said, “Sugar workers have already rebuffed the efforts of the AFC to try clarify their sinister intentions for GUYSUCO. “The recent meetings organised by the AFC in the sugar belt have been colossal failures with very poor turnout by sugar workers, unlike meetings organised by the PPP. “In the 2011 elections campaign, the AFC promised sugar workers a 20 per cent increase in wages. Such irrational promises, if they had a chance of being implemented, would only kill off the industry rather than facilitate its restructuring for long term viability and profitability “As far as the PNC is concerned, it is to be recalled that GuySuCo was at the top of the list for divestment under Carl Greenidge. He had Dr. Kenneth King work diligently on the privatization of sugar, a precursor to its closure.

“The new privatized owners would not have had sugar production on their agenda, rather they would have been the landlords of valuable real estate which belonged to GUYSUCO. “It is ironic that when Minister Irfaan Ali moved to acquire already abandoned cane lands for much needed housing development, the AFC moved in Parliament for him to be sanctioned.

“The PPP also recalls the crushing sugar levy which the PNC had imposed on sugar, starving workers from a decent wage and the industry from much-needed resources for recapitalization.

“Also the PNC had GuySuCo engaged in hare-brained schemes much to the detriment of the industry.

“The Opposition also withheld its parliamentary support for a $5B subsidy to GuySuCo last year. Now APNU, with Tony Vieira as its mouth-piece, is calling for an end to GuySuCo and sugar production. He is joined by no less a person than PPP critic, Clive Thomas.”

SUPPORT THE INDUSTRY Rohee called on the joint Opposition to support the sugar indus-

try, whose turnaround is possible and has the potential to significantly contribute to the country’s economy.

He said, “Just as the PPP/C Government supported the bauxite industry and believes that Guyana has a future in bauxite, in the same way the PPP is of the view that there is a future for sugar in Guyana, and more importantly, it still has much to contribute.

“Minister of Finance Ashni Singh puts it quite succinctly when he said, ‘The industry is still of sufficient systemic importance to the national economy and to the livelihoods of so many rural communities, and has such deep forward and backward linkages with suppliers and distributors nationwide, that no effort must be spared to ensure its long-term viability, competitiveness, and profitability’.”

The General-Secretary stressed that the sugar industry must not be made a political football, as the Opposition is “fond” of doing.

He said, “(The Opposition) is hell-bent on withholding its support for financial assistance to the industry in the 2014 budget.

“Let them be warned that they are playing politics with the lives of tens of thousands of honest, hardworking Guyanese.

“The PPP accepts that there are challenges which the sugar industry faces, challenges both internally and externally; nevertheless the party is confident that the initiatives which have been embarked upon will, over the next few years, return GuySuCo to a sound financial position.

“In this regard, the PPP welcomes the allocation of $6B announced by the Finance Minister in budget 2014 for the mechanization of the sugar industry. The Skeldon factory, the Enmore Packaging Plant, and investments in mechanization are all initiatives which the PPP/C Government has implemented to ensure that we protect an industry which will continue to be important to the socio-economic development of our country.”

The sugar industry is projected to record an improvement of 15.6 percent in output to 215,910 tonnes in 2014.

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday April 1, 2014

Guyana, U.S. enter agreement to stop tax evasion

By Clifford Stanley GUYANA will enter into an inter-governmental agreement (IGA) with the United States (U.S.) to help the latter ensnare its citizens who are evading taxes on income earned through non-U.S. financial institutions and other foreign entities.

In his 2014 Budget presentation, Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh disclosed that the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has been identified as the conduit of financial information between Guyana and the U.S. Inland Revenue Service (IRS) towards collaboration with the U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliant Act (FATCA).

A knowledgeable local source said that FATCA was passed in the U.S. in 2010 because that country had found that every year it loses an estimated $100 billion in tax revenues due to offshore tax abuses by its citizens.

The informant said the main aim of FATCA is to identify U.S. taxpayers who have accounts in foreign financial institutions (FFIs) or ownership interests in non-financial foreign entities (NFFEs) and enforce the reporting on them by the owners, through the threat of a withholding tax.

An FFI which enters into an arrangement with the IRS is referred to as a Participating Foreign Financial Institution (PFFI).

In Guyana, local banks, credit unions and insurance companies are considered FFIs, and those that do not enter into an agreement with the IRS are referred to as a non-participating foreign financial institutions (NPFFIs).

PFFIs will be required to examine their existing accounts to determine who are U.S. citizens, identify such new account holders, provide annual reports on them and withhold payments to recalcitrants who refuse to disclose relevant data.

WITHHOLD PAYMENTS The PFFIs can also withhold payments to NPFFIs or non-financial foreign entities (NFFEs), unless the NPFFIs or NFFEs satisfy certain requirements.

As things stand, the source said NFFEs such as insurance companies whose business consists solely of issuing insurance or reinsurance policies without an investment or cash value (term life, health, property, casualty, etc.) will be able to avoid withholding taxes.

Participating FFIs will be expected to refuse to conduct business with non-compliant FFIs and NPFFIs. The source said that the U.S. Treasury has entered into inter-governmental agreements (IGAs) with a limited number of countries which will facilitate the transfer of information.

He explained: “Now Guyana, through the Finance Minister, has indicated its willingness to support FATCA.” FATCA is, generally, regarded as the beginning of the establishment of a central worldwide clearing house for the exchange of taxpayer information amongst countries.

Biker stable after losing arm in accident TWENTY-FOUR-year-old Kevin “Kartel” Griffith, the biker of Stevedore Housing Scheme in Georgetown who had his right arm ripped off his body in an accident in Norton Street, Lodge, is said to be in stable condition in the male surgical ward of the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC), and is responding satisfactorily to treatment.

Griffith was allegedly speeding in a westerly direction along Norton Street, Lodge on his motorcycle, # CE 3919 when he slammed into a parked vehicle between Victor and Chapel Streets and had his right arm ripped off. The motorcycle he was riding was reportedly broken in two.

His brother-in-law, who asked to remain anonymous, told this publication that while Griffith is OK and stable, he will find life hard now, since he was right-handed. “Thank God ‘Kartel’ didn’t dead; he did lost a lot of blood and wasn’t in a good condition. He help me a lot, and deserve to live, since he was always a good person and always helping someone,” the brother-in-law said.

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Former ‘squaddie’ to the rescue of injured

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A TWENTY-FOUR-YEAROLD man, who hit a donkey while driving on the Airy Hall Public Road, Mahaicony, East Coast of Demerara, last Thursday, was admitted a patient at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH), suffering injuries to his neck.

Joel Blair, of Hopetown, West Coast of Berbice, a member of the Tactical Service Unit (TSU) of the Guyana Police Force (GPF), is lucky to be alive but his motor car was badly damaged.

He is, however, expected to be discharged today and advised to take further bed rest.

Blair recalls that at around 6:45 hrs on Thursday, he was driving through Airy Hall when the animal suddenly ventured across his route and collided with his vehicle.

On impact, the vehicle was hurled off the route, with the injured policean trapped inside.

Fortunately for him, even though it was early in the morning, another car drove up and the person who went to his rescue turned out to be a former colleague (squaddie) with whom he had worked as a member of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF).

The Good Samaritan made a few phone calls and rushed his injured friend to the Mahaicony Cottage Hospital, where the latter was stabilised and given emergency treatment before being transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH).

His condition was yesterday reported as stable, as he was being prepared for discharge today. (Shirley Thomas)

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Aries March 21 - April 19

Reach out to the unusually introverted person who you’ll be paired up with, today. Only you will be able to draw them out, and they will need to be drawn out -- otherwise, the two of you will never get anything accomplished. Turn on your legendary charm and show this shy person that they have nothing to fear from you. It’s long past the time for you to expand your circle of conversational partners. Try to connect with someone you normally would not even notice.

Taurus April 20 - May 20

The friendly competition you’ve been enjoying with another smart and fun person is starting to evolve into a not-so-fun power struggle! There is a huge streak of jealousy coming into the picture, and it might belong to you! Before things get too serious, you need to stop competing with them. Shake hands and just walk away. There is no value in continuing this fight -- either you or they are going to get frustrated, and whatever good you have will disappear.

Gemini May 21 - June 21

Things are slowing down a lot in your life, and your ‘To Do’ list is starting to dwindle down to nothing. This is good news -- before the end of the day you are finally going to get that break you’ve been yearning for! This might be the perfect time to investigate that new hobby, research a new vacation spot, or look further into a new investment opportunity. This isn’t the right day to move forward on anything, but it’s a wonderful time to get your feet wet.

Cancer June 22 - July 22

It’s a better time to play and party than it is to study and focus. It’s not necessarily that you aren’t capable of getting serious right now, it’s just that there are going to be way too many fun social things going on! You can try to resist the call to good times, but you probably won’t make it past the afternoon before you’ve got to give in and have fun! You can get the rest of your work done tomorrow. You deserve a chance to loosen up!

Leo July 23 - August 22

A fresh energy surrounds you today and helps you feel more centred than you have felt in a long while. You have been asked to take sides -- by both sides! And a lesser human being would consider it an impossible position to be in, but not you! Early on today, you will see a way to navigate your way through this sticky situation without offending or annoying anyone. You will find a common thread -- hold on to it for all you’re worth.

Virgo August 23 - September 22

You should try to be a driving force towards achieving the group’s goals today -- whether the group is your family, your team at work, or your gang of friends. Your charms are powerful, and people will be eager to comply with what you want -- once you show them what is in it for them, of course! You’re a skilled salesperson today, so it won’t take too long to help people understand why your plan is the best plan. Be confident and be collaborative.

Libra September 23 - October 22

A recent conversation has got you thinking hard about making some changes in your life -- it’s an empowering and exciting feeling. But before you begin, you should think about your approach more clearly. Ask yourself if you are going to make one big change, or many small ones. It’s important to be organised and have a plan, even if the change you want to make in your life is to try to be more spontaneous! Also, make sure you have a realistic timetable in mind.

Scorpio October 23 - November 21

A recent dream included some confusing visions that left you worried -- but why? They aren’t going to come true, and they aren’t foretelling anything. Your subconscious was just entertaining itself while you slept, so do not let these weird images distract you, today.

You’ve got a lot of wonderful things going on right now, and it would be a shame to not fully enjoy them by mulling over things that you will not and could not ever understand.

Let it go and get going!

Sagittarius November 22 - December 21

Today you shouldn’t be shy about taking credit for something you did. If you are worried that someone else will get jealous of you, don’t. How they react to your adulation is their issue, and it’s nothing you should take responsibility for. You should never turn down praise unless it’s undeserved -- and the praise you’ll get today is decidedly well deserved.

If someone has a problem with that, they need to bring it up with the people heaping all the accolades your way -- not with you.

Capricorn December 22 - January 19

The power that you want so badly right now will come to you -- but only if you stop wanting it so much! You have to focus on what you want to achieve and making it happen. Then you will discover your ability to do so. Waiting to be given power is only going to remind everyone (including yourself) just how powerless you think you are. Assume power. Step up and start doing what you want to do. That is when people will step aside and give you the space and freedom you need.

Aquarius January 20 - February 18

Why hide your affection for someone else just because you worry that they won’t feel the same way? How they feel doesn’t have to affect how you feel -- so tell the truth as you feel it. Take those deep feelings you have and bring them up to the surface. All that daylight and oxygen will help them grow -- and flourish! It’s natural to fear rejection, and every one does get rejected from time to time. You need to know whether or not the feeling is mutual -- so find out.

Pisces February 19 - March 20

Standing up for yourself today might be a little bit difficult for you, but it is absolutely necessary. You have a reputation for being a very flexible person who likes to find compromise -- but unfortunately, some people see that as an opportunity to treat you like a doormat! Stand up to the users and abusers today. They’re aren’t used to being called out, and will just fold up and give in as soon as they see that you are someone who has a backbone after all.

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday April 1, 2014

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Towards her reign’s end…

Miss Guyana Universe makes humanitarian donations

MISS Guyana Universe, KathRoshana believes society erina Roshana, continuing her must contribute as the Govcharitable work, has made ernment of no country can do more donations to various reit all and the effort has to be a ligious and humanitarian organisations towards the end of her reign.

Her most recent was a $100,000 contribution to the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha children’s home that is being constructed at Corentyne, Berbice.

Roshana, who also holds the title of Miss India Guyana, was happy to have leant that the hospice will serve not only Hindus but people of all religions and ethnicities.

Upon presenting the cheque, she exKATHERINA ROSHANA plained that she lives to support worthwhile causes that will create goodwill collaborative one. and harmony in her country of birth.

ANCIENT RELIGION She is most appreciative of She acknowledged her rethe Dharmic Sabha’s vision of spect for the ancient religion of creating this humanitarian sociHinduism, which emphasises ety to cater for the vulnerable in that mankind is one humansociety, in particular the children ity, that the lower castes can who may not have parents, or become higher and the higher who are abused by any member lower, through appropriate of their extended family. works to the world and hu-

manity.

She, particularly, observes the fact that the Bhavagad Gita teaches that the Karam Yog, that is the Service of Works, or to Mankind is the greatest service and worship to God, the Creator and Sustainer of the Universe.

In addition to her humanitarian work, she took to the streets of Georgetown, feeding the homeless and the less fortunate.

Through her quest to serve the disabled children and adults, Roshana devised numerous methods to provide comfort and peace to them.

She also donated a high-power public address system to a mosque and now she heard of the amazing children’s home and humanitarian centre being constructed on the Corentyne by the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha.

As an International Ambassador of World Peace, she is elated to learn that centres of religion construct buildings and provide service that will care for people of all faiths. She said that offers much hope for mankind, as a result of such positive works and thoughts.

Miss Guyana Universe promised that, soon, she would hand over an alarm system to a Christian institution, with respect to all religions.

Bandits in early morning East Bank Demerara robberies

FORTY-SEVEN-YEAR-OLD fish vendor Ian Justice was robbed at gunpoint early last Saturday morning, a short distance away from Agricola Police Station, East Bank of Demerara.

He was on his way to the Meadow Bank wharf in Georgetown, and in a failed bid to escape the robbers, the victim, who was riding a pedal cycle, crashed into the curb wall dividing the traffic lanes on the road and broke his right leg.

Justice, now warded at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH), recalled that it was around 05:20 hrs, as he was riding along the Agricola Public Road, he saw two men approaching him.

One was masked and the other carried an ice-pick and, on seeing them, he increased his speed but hit the concrete and fell to the ground.

His attackers overpowered him and the one wearing the mask drew a gun while the other brandished the ice-pick and demanded that he hand over his cash.

As the masked gunman pointed the weapon at him and threatened to shoot, a motor car approached and that prevented the shooter from firing.

Terrified, the vendor, lying on the ground, quickly pushed his hand into his pocket and pulled out $3,000 which he handed over to the men, telling them it was all that he had. The men made off with the money and left the injured fish vendor lying on the ground.

PROBABLY OBSERVING A young woman who was probably observing the incident from somewhere nearby telephoned for the Police who came and, in turn, called for an ambulance.

The injured man was taken to the Diamond Regional Hospital and, later, transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH).

Meanwhile, 24 hours later, other citizens became robbery victims, too, also at Agricola.

On Sunday, in another pre-dawn attack, bandits pounced on a plantain seller and his wife, whose motor vehicle had broken down in the vicinity of Agricola.

The distraught couple claimed that they were transporting seven bunches of green plantains to the Plaisance Market on East Coast of Demerara and after the vehicle broke down, robbers in the area, forcefully, relieved them of five bunches.

Concerned citizens using the Agricola thoroughfare are appealing for the Guyana Police Force (GPF) to have ranks from the Agricola Police Station make occasional patrols in the wee hours of the morning, so as to safeguard those people whose legitimate business must take them out on the road when the bandits are likely to be on the prowl. (Shirley Thomas)

She also undertook to continue helping the most vulnerable by continuous periodic assistance financially or in kind.

Roshana, who was sponsored by New Guyana Pharmaceutical Corporation under the Limacol Brand, will, in

a few months, hand over her title and one can say that she has represented it well. (Alex Wayne)

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Environmental groups pressing on with p awareness in solid waste disposal progr

REPRESENTATIVES from different environmental groups and corporate entities yesterday participated in a workshop held by Clean & Green For A Better Guyana at the conference room of Red House at High Street, Kingston.

The workshop was organised under the auspices of the Ministry of Local Government’s Solid Waste Disposal Programme and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to present an update on the progress of the public awareness campaign.

Public Affairs activist, Ms Jocelyn Dow, the facilitator of the workshop, posed the question to the representatives, “Have you seen any change?”

Most of the participants said that the change is not yet visible but commended the efforts being made during the campaign since they agreed that over a period of time the awareness that is now being developed will eventually “bear fruit”.

The companies explained that from the last workshop, they would have taken the materials learnt to their respective workplaces and implemented the action plan. They all expressed the hope that the employees will take this knowledge and utilise it at their work places as well as with their families and friends.

Since 1998, the IDB has been working to assist the Government of Guyana to resolve constraints in the delivery of basic services, including the need for an integrated waste

Public Affairs activist, Ms Jocelyn Dow management system to handle municipal solid waste. The current Georgetown Solid Waste Management Programme seeks to improve the environmental conditions and quality of life in Georgetown and the Region 4 Neighbourhood Development Councils by implementing such sustainable waste disposal solutions.

Participants from different environmental groups and corporate entities at th

Mining stakeholders challenged on environmental costs

By Clifford Stanley

VALUATIONS of the environmental costs and benefits of development projects are needed so that technically defensible positions can be presented for such projects in all areas of Guyana.

So said Managing Director of Ground Structures Engineering Consultants, Mr. Charles Ceres when he issued the challenge to stakeholders in the natural resources sector recently.

Citing the issue of mining in the New River Triangle as an example of both a dilemma and a challenge, Ceres said they needed to be addressed in the quest to balance economic development and environmental stewardship.

The occasion was a stakeholders workshop on the environment hosted by the portfolio Ministry.

Ceres said that with respect to the New River Triangle issue, for example, the primary reason advanced by those critical of the proposed action were security and biodiversity preservation.

He declared that at the moment, anything can occur in the area since there is no significant monitoring capability in there.

As to concerns about biodiversity though, Ceres posited that they were related specifically to environmental preservation as opposed to environmental sustainability associated with economic development, a big difference in perspectives.

He stated that, as a result an important concept which was never factored into the discussions was the environmental costs and benefits as opposed to the economic costs and benefits of mining in the triangle.

TYPICAL ELEMENT Ceres maintained that a typical element of the environmental cost would be willingness to pay for a jaguar or other biodiversity resource in the area to ensure no mining at the location.

He said a typical environmental benefit would be savings to people who can afford better health care and enhanced education opportunities for their children based on income generated from mining in New River Triangle He asked whether it is correct to stymie economic development because of the absence of awareness of the usefulness of environmental stewardship through the responsible use and protection of the environment by conservation and sustainable practices.

The environmental sustainability of these operations may be questionable only if they can have significant health implications and health costs for individuals in the proximity, Ceres contended.

However, on the other side of the coin, he added that he had personally encountered naturally occurring suspended sediment levels in the gold mining sector which are in excess of those mandated by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) and enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Ceres argued that these standards required some miners to expend resources to attain end of pipe discharge limits which are, in fact, less than natural occurrences and which, in no way, enhances the quality of the receiving waters.

He said:“We need to ask ourselves if we are placing an onerous burden on small and medium scale miners to attain discharge limits below natural levels.”

SIGNIFICANT EXPENDITURE He said standards set by environmental stewards should not result in significant expenditure for mere marginal increases in human health levels.

He also emphasised that the regulatory and sectoral agencies of the Ministry are challenged to develop technically defensible positions for all mandated environmental standards.

“This is best done if the environmental stewards develop environmental standards resulting in economic development while, at the same time, ensuring the outcomes mandated by environmental stewardship.”

He said that inadequacies in regulations and standards in this day and age of technological pollution can result in significant economic burdens if resources have to be expended to mitigate unintended environmental damage.

Ground Structures Engineering’s Mr Charles Ceres

Rohee assures…

Replacem available f retiring se GPF ranks

By Ravin Singh

MINISTER of Home Affairs, Mr. Clement Rohee, yesterday at a press conference, gave the assurance that the retirement of some senior ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) will, in no way, fragment its structure, as there are available replacements.

He was responding to a questioner about who would replace retired Commissioner Leroy Brumell.

Rohee explained that the decision for the replacement of Brumell has to come from the Office of the President as the appointment of either an acting or a substantive Commissioner falls to the responsibility of the Commander-in-Chief, President Donald Ramotar.

A follow-up question about whether the Ministry

of Home Affairs is in any way concerned about the number of vacancies “popping-up” within, the Minister pointed out that the GPF has been in existence for more than 100 years and there has never been a case of it

Retired Police Commissioner, Leroy Brumell)

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public There is no handout to rice farmers ramme …says Minister Ramsammy

By Vanessa Narine

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collapsing as a result of senior ranks retiring.

He added that “five times before it was expected to collapse as a result of this prognosis of so many people going off due to retirement.”

“Retirements allow ranks from the bottom to come to the top. The younger ranks are looking at upward mobility too and you don’t want to send signals to them that clash with their desires or reasonable expectations,” the Minister stated.

He said the Ministry remains optimistic that the Force will continue to function effectively while, at the same time, proceed with its reforms aggressively.

Brumell served the GPF for 36 years and his retirement was followed by that of ‘D’ Division Commander Eric Bassant.

Another Assistant Commissioner, George Vyphuis, who is Commander of ‘A’ Division, is slated to retire shortly.

AGRICULTURE Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy yesterday made clear his disagreement with A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Member of Parliament, Keith Scott’s contention that the $500M allocation to the rice sector is an unnecessary handout to farmers and the rice industry.

Ramsammy said in a statement, “I disagree with Mr. Keith Scott that the allocation of $500M to the rice sector is a handout to rice farmers. I reject outright any assertion that the rice farmers do not deserve any support. The PPP/C Government will stand with rice farmers and we will continue to build a strong rice industry.”

The rice industry contributes about 5 per cent of GDP in Guyana and accounts for more than US$240M in export earnings. More than 40,000 people directly depend on the rice industry for livelihood and the industry provides employment for more than 20,000 people.

According to the Minister, in terms of food security, rice has helped to secure Guyana’s status as a food-secure country.

“Mr. Scott is politically motivated, and I can understand that he has to try to find a political slant.

In retrospect, I am certain Mr. Scott would regret his words,” Minister Ramsammy said, adding: “However, Mr. Scott should know that the PPP/C Government assisted farmers last year in securing more affordable fertilisers that saved the industry almost $800M. “This year, we have already begun negotiation to procure about $800M worth of fertilisers that will help to keep cost down for farmers. We hope that this injection will help save about $1B overall in fertiliser acquisition cost. This injection of funds will assist in ensuring that cost of production is further reduced.

“In addition, we will procure a number of laser levellers to locate in Regions 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 to help increase yields.

“Further, we will expand our research facilities to introduce higher yielding seed paddy. This year we will spend about $70M to operationalise the Number 56 Seed Facility and to introduce a larger storage capacity for the industry.”

Ramsammy reiterated his rejection of the notion that the $500M allocation to the industry is a handout.

“We will strenuously reject all efforts to cut the rice allocation. Mr. Scott has revealed a sinister intention of APNU and I call on the RPA (Guyana Rice Producers ‘Association) and rice farmers to reject this position. I call on the AFC to demonstrate that they are no poodle of APNU and to join me in rejecting Mr. Scott’s handout shame.”

The rice industry is projected to grow by a moderate one per cent this year, with a production target of 540,793 tonnes, coming off the bumper crop of 2013.

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Gov’t stresses need for Amaila …as Opposition calls for reliable energy delivery

THE Government took the opportunity presented by the Opposition to stress their call for cheaper energy through the advance of the Amaila Falls Hydropower project.

A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Member of Parliament Keith Scott questioned the 2014 budgetary allocation for the Guyana Power and Light Company (GPL), given the shortcomings in reliable and efficient delivery of energy to the Guyanese people.

Government Chief Whip Gail Teixeira, in heckling the MP, said, “Now you see the light,” as she called for the Opposition’s support for the hydropower project.

In 2013, Government had hoped to have been well underway to realising the Amaila Falls hydropower project, through which Guyana would have become self sufficient in electricity generation.

However, funding for the project was slashed by the Opposition in last year’s Budget. But Government has since strengthened its commitment to deliver hydropower to the Guyanese people.

Slated to be the nation’s most ambitious undertaking, the project is touted to be able to provide Guyanese with cheaper, reliable and sustainable power supply. The project involves the construction of a hydropower plant in the area of west-central Guyana, where the Amaila and Kuribrong rivers meet. Electricity produced at the plant will be delivered to Guyana’s capital, Georgetown, and its second largest town, Linden. The AFHP is expected to result in substantial savings to the nation’s coffers, particularly in terms of foreign exchange and the purchase of heavy fuel oil.

In addition, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), establishing a Guyana-Brazil Joint Technical Group has been concluded, which mandated the group to identify concrete actions and timelines for the construction of a hydroelectric plant in the Mazaruni and the transmission lines necessary to export electricity to Brazil and further afield. (Vanessa Narine)

Education Minister commissions new computer laboratory at Bath Primary School --follows gesture by former student

Minister of Education, Ms Priya Manickchand (left) helps former student and philanthropist, Mr. Trevor Subryan with the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon to formally declare the computer laboratory at Bath Primary School open

By Rebecca Ganesh-Ally MINISTER of Education Priya Manickchand last Friday commissioned a new computer laboratory at Bath Primary School in Region Five as part of a collaboration between the Canadian Global Partnership for Literacy and former student, mechanical engineer, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Mr. Trevor Anthony Subryan.

At a simple but impressive ceremony attended by parents, pupils and teachers of Bath Primary, the Region Five Chairman and other regional officers, along with officials from the Ministry of Education (MOE), Mr. Subryan graciously handed over the new computer lab to his alma mater.

He spoke of his early days at Bath Primary and how through much hard work, sacrifice and determination he was able to overcome many of life’s adversities to become the successful businessman he is today. He charged the students to be disciplined, dedicated and focused on the education they receive, and to be ready at all times to take full advantage of the opportunities that present themselves throughout life.

Minister Manickchand in her discourse with the audience, spoke of the unfailing commitment of the Guyana government to improve the lives of Guyanese children through quality education. Manickchand made reference to the 2014 National Budget in which the MOE has allocated $32.2B to ensure the education sector is properly resourced in order to deliver the best quality education possible, and consequently achieve greater results across the sector.

She also noted that investing in education continues to be a priority area of the Guyana government’s national growth strategy, part of which addresses the development of the country’s human capital, to enhance employability and in particular tackle youth unemployment.

The Education Minister stated that: “The 2014 Budgetary allocation, provided it is passed through parliament without any cuts, will allow for improved infrastructure, the training of more teachers, provision of substantial financial support for each child, and generally improvement of the quality of education at all levels, from nursery to university.”

At present, there are 123 secondary schools currently equipped with computer laboratories, while 85 primary schools have computer laboratories. Another 30 primary schools are slated to acquire computer labs in 2014 and the MOE plans to ensure that all primary schools are furnished with computer labs by 2018.

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GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday April 1, 2014

Hits and Jams recruiting for Miss Jamzone Pageant

HITS and Jams Entertainment will be recruiting the best looking females who have the charm, stamina and beauty to represent Guyana in the upcoming Miss Jamzone International Pageant.

The show is slated for August at the National Cultural Centre (NCC) in Georgetown.

Last year’s Guyana delegate, Alicia Bess was selected from among a group of young ladies and represented this country so well that she was adjudged the first runner-up in

that contest in which Trinidad and Tobago copped the title for the second year.

This year, Hits and Jams has advertised earlier, with the hope of stirring the interest of young ladies between the ages of 18 and 25, hoping that one of them will walk the path that Bess did or even better.

Since the hosting of Jamzone International Pageant here, no local delegate has been successful in keeping the crown.

However, 2014 offers another opportunity for a Guyanese to take the leading step, with the aim of copping the coveted title and moreso, the purse of US$10,000.

Entry forms can be uplifted from the Hits and Jams Headquarters, in Lance Gibbs Street, Queenstown, also in Georgetown. (Alex Wayne)

Miss Guyana Jamzone 2013, Alicia Bess

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ACCOMMODATION

LEARN TO DRIVE

 Inn Apartments.

With Jacuzzi, kitchen and hot and cold from $3 000, AC $5 000, Eccles. Tel. 679-7139, 639-4452, 619-3360.

  Sons and Outar Driving School, 185 Charlotte and King Streets, Maraj Building- 6222872, 644-5166, 689-5997, 6150964.

ACCOMODATIONS

BUSS/JOB OPPORTUNITY  your income filling 100 envelopes for US$500, information, send stamped self-addressed envelope. Nathaniel Williams, PO Box 12154, Georgetown, Guyana.

CAR RENTAL

CAR RENTAL

Rental Contact 6716051. Inn Apartments and Car Rental. Premio, Vitz.

Eccles New Scheme. Tel. 6797139 , 639-4452, 6 1 9 - 3 3 6 0 .

COUNSELLING



 you cursed, depressed, demon-possessed or need finance? Call Apostle Randolph Williams - (592) 2616050 20:00hrs to 23:00hrs.

EDUCATIONAL



Electronics course beginning April 7, Abdul Electronics.

Tel. 226-6551, 225-0391.  our continuous class in cake decoration. Contact 6989075. Portuguese in little time with audio CDs. Call 6099536.  classes: Dolphin swimming club, Thursday 05:30hrs - 06:30hrs and Saturday 06:30hrs to 07:30hrs. All ages. Tel. 669-3757, 641-2571, 690-1559.  a professional Accountant, avoid crowded classrooms by enjoying personal tutoring for CXC, FIA and ACCA. 6908207.  a certificate in Cosmetology or Nails alone.

Call Miss Jenny 225-5360, 226-5904, 625-7844, 687756 6.  improved grades!Individualised Tutoring for both adults and children. Register for Home Schoo l i n g or A f t e r s c h o o l Classes-Phonics, Reading; Composition Writing; Handwriting; Mathematics; Music Classes-play instruments, sit exams. Exam p r e p a r a tion-CSEC, NGSA, ABRSM. Call: Experts 651-5220. health

HEALTH/FITNESS  or gain weight, fat reduction power, protein p o w d e r. C a l l 6 6 0 - 2 6 8 6 , 625-7073.  doctoring stroke, asthma, burns, ERD problems, nasty faces need cleaning. contact 2310774.

LEARN TO DRIVE LEARN TO DRIVE  Driving school offers efficient tutoring at affordable rates.

661-2273.  Driving School.

Cell No. 650-4291. We operate on the East Coast and Georgetown.

 Driving School, 2 Croal Street: Enjoy 20% discount, you could also obtain an International Driver's Permit covering over 123 countries. Call 227-3835, 2273869, 227-7560, 622-8162.  Institute of Motoring Learn to drive at an affordable cost.

Professional, Courteous and Patient Driving Instructor. For more details contact Annmarie/Vanessa at 172 Light and Charlotte Streets, Bourda. Te# 227-5072, 226-7541, 2 2 6 - 0 1 6 8 . www.rksinstituteofmotering.webs.com MASSAGE

MASSAGE

 .          Service: Swedish deep tissue, therapeutic, prenatal. All massages done by qualified therapist. For appointment. call Samantha 661-2219.        Divinty Spa, 245 Sheriff St., specialise in relaxation and therapuetic massages, facials. C a l l 6 6 1 - 6 6 9 4 , ask for Dianna

GUYANA CHRONICLE, TUESDAY , APRIL 1, 2014

NOTICE

SERVICES

SERVICES

of issue of any previous certificate under the money Lender Act granted by a Magistrate and name and address authorized by such certificate None 9. If formally registered under the Money Lender Ordinance Chapter 335 date of registered and name and address under which registered None 10. If registered under the Business Names registration Act, Chapter 90:05 date of Registration and name and address under which registered, None. 11. Particulars of any conviction under the money Lender ordinance, Chapter 335 of the Money Lender

 Designs: Kitchen cupboards, closets, living room suites, etc. made to order, also re-upholstering of sofas and suites. Transportation and estimates absolutely free. 664-1470.

and spares to refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, air condition units, car AC and stove repairs and servicing. Contact Nick 683-1312, 627-3206.. \

 Indian male from USA looking for a female for friendship.

Please email to ksuresh78@yahoo.com  you match: find lifelong partners, friends; confidential rules apply Tel. 592-2238237, 592-648-6098 8:30 am 5 pm daily; both phones same hours.

    

PAWNSHOP



 Jewellery and Pawn Shop, Lot 1 Durban Street Werk-en-Rust between Camp and George Streets. Tel: 223-6331, 227-2307.

PHARMACY

NOTICE

SERVICES

                      between in the matter of the Money Lender Act, Chapter 91:05 and in the matter of an Application for a Certificate pursuant to Section 4, thereof. To the Magistrate of the Georgetown Magistrate's District.

The Application of          humbly sheweth that the Applicant is desirous to obtain a certificate under Section 4 of the Money Lender Act and refers to the information furnished under the following heads. 1. Whether applicant desires grant of a new certificate, grant of a new licence. 2. True name of Applicant  . 3. Private address of applicant 289 Parfaite Harmonie West Bank Demerara, Guyana. 4. Partner or any person responsible for management or business:NONE.  Dated at Georgetown, Demerara, this day of March, 2014. 5. Address of which it is desired to carry on business, 289 Parfaite Harmonie West Bank Demerara . 6. True name and Address of partners, if any: No partners. 7. Name of person or persons (other than the owner or partners) responsible or proposed to be responsible for the management of the business. None . 8. Date

PEN PAL

RENTAL HIRE

 Cuban masseuse, full body massage, along with chakra reading for healing.

Great introductory price. Call 6695466 Michel.

   hereby gives Notice to all members that its Biannual General Meeting will be held on 30th April 2014 at the Wales Community Centre. The meeting will be called to order at 18:00hrs sharp. By order of the Executive Committee. Sajwattie Ramrattan, Secretary.

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RENTAL / HIRE

 Plus Pharmacy, E5 Hadfield St, Wortmanville between Louisa Row and Winter Place. Monday to Saturday 07:00hrs to 20:00hrs, Sunday and holidays 08:30hrs to 13:00hrs. Pharmacist always available. Tel. 227-2973.

notice

     specialise in tap and die, hot and cold water systems, bathrooms, toilets, sinks and gutters, etc. Call 653-0422, 682-6004.

  

 : We build your dream homes, we repair. Have to pay for estimates. Contact Mark - 689603 3.  a tow truck to move your car? Call us on 610-8005.

 Construction! We build, we repair. Have to pay for estimates. Contact Devon - 654-1997, 665-7946.

 you have a clean Allion or Premio? Driver needs clean Allion or Premio to work and keep, $21 000 per week. Tel. 686-2350.

 REPAIRS, DVD, Amp, microwave, washer, dryer, stereo, etc. Tel. 693-2683.

 Project Management: Electrical Installation and Maintenance Services by certified and experienced electrician. Tel. 2315876, 646-0336, 675-6647.

 Services: Rocots buildings by design, over 30 years US experience. 6672535, 639-8101.            m a s o n with own scaffold available, on job work basis 678-9043.

 Pressure washing: you won't believe the difference, 592-696-5424 (Kevin Blyden).We clean homes, driveways, decks, gutters, parking lots, businesses, equipment, machinery, cars and anything else with dirt and grime.  technician services for all refrigerators and electrical appliances, air condition, ice makers, cold storage, freezers, ice cream machines, dish washers, washing machines, dryers. Chris 639-9848, 6457744.  car detailing and carpet cleaning: wash, polish, wax, interior steam cleaning, vacuuming, all sizes of carpet and rug cleaning, lawn mowing (prepared lawns only), brush cutting.

House calls available on all services - 6263126 Mervin.

 ASSISTANT: Are you busy and would like someone to pay bills, buy groceries, etc., then call 649936 3. services: Need assurance that your accounts are correct and internal controls working effectively?

Then call 690-8207.

                                                 

 Building Construction: We specialise in building, repairing, painting, plumbing, sanding, varnishing. We also build low-income houses. For more information, call Husain 675-9107, 642-3478. Monday to Saturday 09:00hrs - 17:00hrs.  Visa Service. Professional Visa applications to the US and C a n a d a . Fees USA VISA $3 0 00, Canada $4 0 00, Plaza Computer Service, 245 Sheri f f Street, C/ville.   . Open Monday to Sunday 09:00hrs 21:00hrs

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VACANCY hotel housekeeper, age 35-55. Apply to Operations Manager, 65 Peter Rose/Anira Streets, Queenstown.  and kitchen assistant. Day and night shifts (female only). Tel. 231-5108.  General Store, 116 Regent Road Bourda: One general domestic to work in Nandy Park.  Guards for apartment complex, must have previous experience in security sector $18 000 weekly. Please call Patrick, 639-7211,.  female live-in caregiver at Newtown Kitty. Cooking and light house care a must. Tel. 688-6636. . Between 18-35yrs.

Apply at Lens Décor, 8 Sheriff Street, Georgetown. Tel#: 2270176

 of worldwide pen friends.

Information?

Send stamped self-addressed envelope: EFI, PO Box 12154, Georgetown.

 and Marketing specialist to market Guyana. Must be prophetic (positive). Send email to tonyreidsrealty@hotmail.com

 a Friend! Get educated!

Get Married! Migrate!..through the CFI. Telephone Friendship Link. Call 592-261-5079, 654-3670, 6888293,261-6833 twenty-four hours

 Operator for interior location. Applicants must be experienced with verifiable references. Beginners need not apply. Call 618-2020.

male seeks mature female. Must be of good personality. Write to M.D. 7475 Goreway Dr. #47 - MIS Sauauga ON L4T 3T3 Canada with photo. Only those will be answered. Include your phone number.

SPIRITUALITY



Disciple of Swami Dayaramdas (India), specialist in Tantra, Mantra, Yantra, Poojas and Yagiyas; solve your problems today.

604-4760, 628-1964.  reading, other works done. For fast results - reuniting lovers, removing evil and all blockages, etc. Call 696-8873, 6731166.  spiritual help in removing evil spirit, bad luck, evil sickness, spells, reuniting lovers, bringing prosperity to business, etc.

Tel: 612-6417, 220-0708, .6875653.  works done to bring peace, finance, success, e n h a n c e p r o s p e r i t y, r e m o v e evil, blockage, reunite families, lovers, etc. 610-7234, 644-0058.  work done in Suriname. Love, marriage, sickness, pregnancy, removes evil, prosperity, business. Readings.

Call 674-8603, 597-851-9876.

TOURS

TOURS

 , Labor Day, Indian Arrival Holiday, May 1 to 5. Book early. 644-0185, 639-2663, 665-5171, 227-8290. Fans, come enjoy tour to Bon Fin Moco Moco Falls, etc. April 17 to 21. 644-0185, 639-2663, 665-5171, 227-8290.

VACANCY

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Attendant. Tel. 625-5322.    Guard at Sunset View Hotel, Lot 1 David St, Kitty.

Tel. 223-6416.  table-hand with knowledge of baking. Call between 09:00hrs and 16:00hrs 222-3478.

/Salesman Apply with written application Police Clearance and reference to The Manager, SOL Gas Distribution, 9 Dowding Street, Kitty, Georgetown.

Tel. 225-2259, 622-5922. Lorry licence applicable. Desk Clerk. Apply in person with written application to: The Manager Regency Suites/Hotel, 98 Hadfield Street, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown.  Guard (male), handyman. Apply Guyana Fisheries Limited, Houston, East Bank Demerara.  Shop staff vacancy for Houston and Georgetown Branch. Must be pleasant, hardworking and willing (sales experience an asset). Call 6481821. , porters, lumber clerk Woodmizer, band saw, and moulder operator, timber grant manager, to work in Eccles Industrial Site, EBD. Call Richard 609-7675, 233-2614 Press Operator: Requirements - minimum subjects, Mathematics and English with Grades 1-3, two character references. Must have Police Clearance. P.O. Box 10501.  able-bodied porters and janitors. Apply in person to Alabama Trading, Georgetown Ferry Stelling.  Accounts Clerk: Must have 5 years working experience in Accountancy, also passes in Maths and English.

Must be able to work efficiently with limited supervision. Apply in person with handwritten application to Alabama Trading, Georgetown Ferry Stelling, Stabroek.  you want to live and work in Canada? Get trained, (Canadian standards) as a live-in caregiver also care for the elderly and care for children. Training available. 592-2274881, 416-674-7973.  soon, Singh's Roti Shop! We are looking for individuals to fill the positions of cooks, cleaners, helpers, servers, cashiers, pastry chef and Chinese cook.

Please call 680-7999 for details.

GUYANA CHRONICLE, TUESDAY , APRIL 1, 2014 18 VACANCY  male Pharmacy assistant to work in pharmacy located at Mahaica. Person applying must have experience working in a pharmacy. Interested persons please call 641-3240, 609-9829 for more information.  Graphic Artist: Requirements - Knowledgeable and experienced with Corel 15, Adobe CS5 Suite, National ID, TIN certificates, NIS Card, two character references, including one from last employer.

Apply PO Box 10501.  Representatives for Regent Street and Mon Repos locations, 2 passport photographs, written application, age 25-30 years.

Apply to Cell Point 120 Regent Street, Lacytown. Tel. 226-3950, 645-4900, 698-0000.

LAND FOR SALE Air Strip Road, 177x50 - $35M. Phone 231-2064, 2255198, 225-2626, 227-6863, 6923831, 227-6949, 226-1064.  in Queenstown 165 x 60 over $100M. Phone Vice President Alysious Pereira 6232591, Vice President Darandia 615-0069, 618-0000, 225-2626  $7MN, Eccles $9.5M, South Ruimveldt $12M, Thomas Street 38' x 244 - $70M and many more Call Carol 612-9785. Street business 30' x 100 - $59M. Call Carol 612-9785. ocean front property (20 acres) - $120M. Call Carol 6129785. near stadium - $60M. Call Carol 612-9785.

 Staff for a dine-in restaurant. Knowledge of food and beverage service a plus. Good command of English and Mathematics necessary. Must be well groomed and possess a pleasant personality. Apply to Dutch Bottle Café, 10 North Road, Bourda between 10am and 3pm. To schedule an interview, telephone: 2269648 or 231-6561.

 Parika Stelling near GBTI Bank, land Enmore road side 200x200 land and hours Bonicka Creek. 688-7224.

 Clerk, Office Assistant, Canteen Attendant.

Starting salary $12 000. Apply with written application to German Restaurant, Lot 8 New Market Street, North Cummingsburg.

Tel. 227-0079.

 St. 43' x 171' $40M neg. Call Carol 612-9785.

 for interior location. Must know to cook and bake a wide variety of items.

Strictly non-smoker. Applicants must be experienced with verifiable references and must be at least 40 years old. Others need not apply. Call 618-2020.   exists in a well-established overseas based company to fill the position of Sales Representative in a vehicle /spare parts company in a Local office. Application must possess the following:- 1/ Experience in Sales and Marketing. 2/ Applicant must be pleasant and must possess a good communication skill. 3/ Must be computer literate and knowledgeable of Microsoft Office and Proficient in English language. 4/ Must have a valid driver's license. 5/ Must provide 2 references. 6/ Good Salary & Commission offered.

Apply Within to Human Resource Manager. Nagoya Trading, 137 Grandsville Park, B.V. ECD. Tel # 220-2104/656-9599

LAND FOR SALE Land For Sale   45' x 80' $9.5M. Call Carol 612-9785.  36 x 145.

227-6949, 623-2591. with property, located 810 Fort Ordnance, Berbice. Tel. 694-0110.  road side land for sale. Contact 671-1997.  in Dowding Street Kitty. Serious enquiries only. Call 662-9660.  Kara, 3 Acres in Linden $32M neg. Contact 6803771, 694-7210..  in Linden $6.5M neg. Contact 680-3771, 694-7210  St, Wortmanville, 31' x 7' - $10M, Industry 40' x 50' - $12M. Call Carol 612-9785.   cultivated citrus, house, fish pond, storage, 2 acres cultivated, ACRE cultivated Parika. Contact 226-7968.   100 x 50 only $14M, Call 231-2064, 225-2626, 2276863, 615-0069, 627-0288, 226-1064.   , Highway and East Bank Demerara Junction.     house lot at 4th Street Martyrsville, Mon Repos (not far from public road). Price $4.8M neg. Tel. 629-5300.

business (1 acre) - US$5M. Call Carol 6129785.  developed land US$1.2M. Call Carol 6129785.

 St 33' x 60' - 22M. Call Carol 612-9785.  ACRES of riverside land with sawmill and finished wharf US$4.5M. Call Carol 612-9785. double lot in South Ruimveldt Park, it's a corner lot 160' by 80' in dimension. Tel. 697-0631, 655-6913. Serious e n q u i r i e s o n l y. R e a s o n a b l e price.  Parfaite Harmonie $13M, $1.5M, with foundation and columns Schoon Ord $2M, (100ft x 50ft) Herstelling $3.2M. 675-7292.  land deal! Adventure, Linden Highway, road to river 152 acres, $240 000/acre. Norbert A De Freitas Associates. 592-6092302/6516, 645-2580 Email defreitasassociates@gmail.com  Street: Commercial, between Camp and Alexander Streets 117' x 31' $53M neg.. Norbert A. De Freitas Associates 592-609-2302/6516, 645-2580 Email defreitasassociates@gmail.com than 600 acres of land located on upper ECD, caretaker's quarters, storage for seedling, paddy and fertiliser storage canal. Serious enquiries only. Tel. 609-8452, 678-1454.  for bond, hotel, apartment complex, Blygezight 120 x 60 - $36M, neg, Austin St. 134 x 56 - $36M, Kitty 8 000 sq ft - $22M, Phone Vice President 225-2626, 6180000, 225-2626, 623-2591, 2261064, 227-6863, 615-0069  land in Duncan St. for 4-storey office complex, bond, school, apartment $40M. Phone 627-0288, Mr. Ramsayoe 6180000, Mr Alysious Pereira 6232591, Mr. Darindra 615-0069. to Brickdam, $75M suitable for 5-storey complex, hotel Mr Ramsohoye 618-0000, Mr Pereira 226-1064, Mr. Darindra 615-0069, 2252 6 2 6 , 2 2 7 - 6 8 6 3 , 2 2 5 -5198\  x 70 at Ogle for bond $24M. Phone 227-6949, 2255198, 225-2626, 231-2064, 2253068, 227-6863, 225-2709, 2261064. 30' x 65' - $11M, Kitty 77x39 - $16M, Vista del mar 65x120 - $15M, Mon Repos 40x80 - $6.5M, Republic Gardens $12M, Republic Park 60x120. Call 6842244,220-0070 Email kerronboston@yahoo.com   Street double back lots with 4-ft walkway. Price $7M, Bagotstown EBD Public Road back lot with 4-ft walkway $10M, Providence EBD one house lot. Price $3M. Tel 225-3737, 225-4398, 651-7078

LAND FOR SALE  Public Road double lots $35M, Diamond EBD land for $11M, $8M, Annandale ECD Marshall Street land $5M, Oil Mill Road Cove and John ECD $5M. Tel. 225-3737, 225-4398, 651-7078   Linden highway 30 acres land $15M, Annandale ECD double 'lots in front market $15M, Buddy's Scheme double lots $22M, Eccles 'AA' Victoria Street land $19M, Goed Fortuin WBD Public Road land 300×55. Price $28M. Tel 225-3737, 225-4398, 651-7078.   Public Road near Demerara Harbour Bridge, back lot 38x90 with 6-foot walkway. Great deal $8M. Tel 225-3737, 225-4398, 651-7078.   land in residential area-Price $38M, land in Dowding Street 25' x 120'. Price $15M. Tel. 225-3737, 225-4398, 651-7078.  Acres double lot 38 LBI Earl's Court $16M, Le Resouvenir 3/4 acre $85M, Felicity ¼ acre $38M, Campbellville 125 x 50 for hotel bond. $49M, Phone Mr Budram 692-3831, Lady Abundance 661-0952, Mr. Darindra 615-0069, 623-2591, 618-0000, 225-2626, 2312064,225-5198, 225-3068, 2261064.    land in Bel Air Village for hotel, bond, 5s t o r e y, s t u d e n t s ' d o r m $42M. Phone Vice President Patrick Pereira 669-3350, Vice President Ramsohoye 618-0000, 623-2591, 227-6863, 225-2626, 667-7812.  land with reserve in the famous gated area Continental Park, 102 x 54, plus almost on lot reserve $22M neg. Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, Mr Ramshoye 618-0000, Lady Abundance 661-1952, Darindra 6150069, 231-2064, 227-6949, 2252626, 225-3068.  Court LBI $16.5M and $24M. Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, Lady Abundance 6611952, Patrick Pereira 226-1064, Sir Darindra 615-0065, 231-2064, 225-2709, 227-6949, 226-1064, 227-6863, 225-3068, 225-2626.  'M' 80 x 50 plus reserve for residence, parking, work spot $16M. Phone Mr Boodram, Lady Abundance 6611952, Darindra 615-0069, 6232591, 618-0000, 225-2626, 2276863, 225-3068, 226-1064.  only remaining High Street land opposite the proposed GGMC new complex. Position yourself early now 90 x 80 with 4storey foundation US$590 000.

Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, Mr Alex Pereira 23-2064, Lady Abundance 661-1952, 225-2709, 2276949, 227-6803, 225-2626, 2253068, 226-1064.   6.2 x 33 South Road front land for 3-storey office complex, close to Wellington Street $38M, Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, Mr A. Pereira 623-2591, Sir Darindra 615-0069, 225-2709, 2276863, 231-2064, 225-2626, 225-3068, 661-1952, 2261064.  to Duncan Street, Bel Air Park Da Silva Street 80 x 31 with approved 3-storey business and residence $14.9M. Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, Mr Alex Pereira 669-0943, Mr Dsarindra Lady Abundance 6611952, 225-2709, 227-6949, 2252626, 227-6863, 225-3068, 2261064. sq. ft for bank, hotel, office, in New Market Street US$1.3M, 120x6. Sheriff Street for 5-storey $58M, 7 000 sq. ft by the Cultural Centre $588M, Phone Mr Boodram 692-0943, Mr Darindra 615-0069, Lady Abundance 661-1952, 227-6949, 2252709, 227-6863, 225-2626, 2253068.

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday April 18 1, 2014 LAND FOR SALE Housing Scheme, plot of land $1.5M, Providence plot of land $2.8M. Tel. 225-3737, 225-4398, 6517078.   lot for 12M, Enmore ECD 200x200 $30M on public road, Crane Public Road $35M, Parika side of stelling $12M Tel 225-3737, 2254398, 651-7078.   ABREU Street corner lot, price $30M, Bel Air Village residential area land price $25M, 2 acres land facing Demerara River width is 800, length is 1 000 feet. Nice for wharf, factory or other large scale business. Needs access to land and sea transportation, Price US$2.5M neg. Tel. 2253737, 225-4398, 651-7078.  wish to advertise all land was made by the creator for different purposes. Go as high as you can to enjoy economy of height. Earl's Court LBI double lot 120 x 90 - $17M, Happy A c r e s pa r a l l e l t o t h e Main Road 100 x 50 - $16M, for business or 4-storey apartment land for bonds on the East Coast $28M, Kitty 8 000 sq. ft $20M, Da Silva St 70 x 35 - $14M, 9 000 sq. ft on Main Road 500 yards s o u t h o f C h i n e s e E m b a s s y, Tu r k e y e n 1 . 4 a c r e s $38M, Campbellville 80 x 60 w i t h l o t s o f reserve $ 1 6 M , Republ i c Park $16M, Continental Park double l ot $35M, Croal Street 75 x 50 - $32M, 3 lot s a t ' A A ' E c c l e s with massive u nfinished s t r u c t u r e $98M, plus reserve.

Friendship $3.5M, Pearl 5 acres for gated c o m m u n i t y $ 4 5 M n e g . P hone , 225-3068, 2261064, 227-6863, 227-6964, 2252626.  land is going to solve your business need, in Smyth close to Brickdam 120 x 60 the only land available for $55M neg All lands that would give you the same r e t u r n o n y o u r i n vestment $95M, talking of 5-storey c o m p l e x . P h o n e L a d y B o s ton 6 8 4 - 2244, Lady Racel Jones 688-3434 , Master Darindra 6150069, 618-0000, 623-2591, 2252626, 225-3068, 2 26-1064 , E m a i l : tonyreidsrealty@hotmail.co m  businesses must think out of the box. They must adopt a new strategy. The Chinese are moving in some locations that land for bond/factory is cheap, 20 000 sq ft land close to the Chinese embassy for bond. $58M, 8 000 s q . f t o n the main road close t o t h e C h i n e se Embassy $54M for 4-storey fast food/ super m a r k e t 2 0 0 - c a r p a r k ing. 1½ acres of land in Turkeyen for hostel, school, university, bond, Buy now, be decisive. Present, you hav e a boss, n o w d e c i d e . P h o n e M r.

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P a t r i c k P e r e i r a 6 6 9 - 3 3 5 0, M r. A l y s i o u s P e r e i r a 6 2 3 2591, 225-2709, 225-2626, 225- 3 0 6 8, 226- 1064, 227-6863, 225-5198 Seven days of h o t m ail: tonyreidsrealty.com.  with 20ft driveway Dennis Street $17M, S e c . ' M ' 90 x 50 plus reserve $17M, Kitty 8 000 sq. ft $19M, one house in McDoom close to main road $9M. Phone Mr Darindra 615-0069, 618-0000 Vice P r e s i d e nt Alysious Pereira 6 2 3 - 2 5 9 1 , 2 2 7-6863, 2261064, 225-2626.  lot in Dennis St, with driv eway 2 0 f e e t $ 1 7 M , Sec. 'M', 80 x 60, plus reserve for bond $1 9 M , D a S i l v a S t 80 x 50 $13M, Kitty Railway Embankment 8 0 0 0 s q . f t $ 2 0 M , l a n d has 20 ft driveways. V i c e Pre s i dent Drandia 615-0069, Vice P r e sident Alysious Pereira - 623-2591, Vice P r e s i d e nt Ramsayae 6180 0 0 0 , Vice President 225 2 6 2 6 , 2 2 6 - 1 0 6 4 , 667-7812.

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 office spaces. No agent. Serious enquiries. 6502858.  apartment, parking located 194 Anaida Avenue. Tle.266-2547.  Rooms, selfcontained and furnished $75 000 monthly. Call 226-9798. Gardens: 3-bedrooms apartment exclusive. 6139033.  bottom flat in Enmore $35 000 monthly. Call 677-1495  at 70 'B' F i e l d , S o p h i a Te l . 2 2 6 7600.  rooms for single, working male. Tel. No. 6132647.  on East Coast Demerara. One maid needed.

Tel. 651-2287.  flat apartment, preferably couple or student self contained, La Grange, Tel. 6589619. upper flat and 3-bedroom lower flat at Atlantic Gardens. Phone 650-4649, 2278858. Prices neg.  one-bedroom, two-bedroom, furnished apartments $60 000 and $120 000 neg. 622-8109.  room and apartment $3 500, $4 000, $5 000, $6 000 daily. Call Julian 638-4505, 225-4709.  Street store Charlotte Street store space Berbice car park, property Jacaranda Avenue, Bel Air Park owner 688-7224, 2252319.  furnished apartment in gated compound, 1-, 2- and 3bedroom self-contained AC, with fridge, stove, washer, dryer, hot and cold water, 24 hours security.

Tel. 222-6681, 685-5940.  and clean oneand two-bedroom, fully furnished apartment at Seaforth Street, Campbellville US$35 and US$60 daily, $80 000 and $100 000 monthly. 650-5354, 621-3094. - and two-bedroom unfurnished apartment at Cummings Street $60 000 and $80 000 monthly.

Call 650-5354, 621-3094.

TO LET  Street: One & twobedroom furnished apartments, hot & cold, AC, Internet, US$20 daily.

Rates neg. for monthly visitors. Tel: 227-5852/638-4404.   2-bedroom apartments, fully furnished at 6 Seaforth Street, Campbellville.

Price US$35 & US$60 daily. Call 650-5354, 621-3094.  Vegetarian shop at Merriman's Mall. Tel. 223-6862, 642-6381.  furnished 3-bedroom house, fully meshed and grilled, large yard space and office space at the bottom. 6108351, 697-5492.  Nagar US$800 fully furnished, Lamaha Springs $140 000, studio apartments $60 000, D\Urban Street fully furnished $140 000. Call 684-2244.  2-bedroom apartment, fully grilled with AC, Enachu Street Section 'K' available from April 15 - $90 000 monthly. Contact - 227-4992 between 08:00hrs and 17:00hrs. $60000-$100 000 - US$1200, Section 'K' US$1200, Atlantic Gardens US$600 - US$800, Subryanville US$1000, many more. Diana 227-2256, 626-9382.  Gardens semi furnished 3 bedroom house, AC, security system US$950 Norbert A De Freitas Association -6092302, 609-6516, 645-2580, E m a i l : defreitasassociates@gmail.com  three-bedroom bottom flat and top flat, front house, hospital vicinity, on East Street, fully grilled, has air conditioner, overhead tank, parking facilities, phone line. Phone 225-3756, 678-1913.  apartment in Bent Street, Wortmanville, US$30 per day. Contact 226-3309, 2181033, 678-4267.  to rent close to U G, shared accommodation call: 625- 8585 also to rent, one five bedroom house .  bottom flat 2 bedroom apartment, Betterhope ECD Tel:609-3311, 614-4841.  you have your property house or land for sale or rent?

Call Husain 675-9107, 642-3478.

 space, North Road/ downtown. Top floor. Price $70 000, Tel 619-2525

       .

 at 52 Hague Front, WCD. Call 644-4951.

 located, 175 sq. ft space suitable for salon, office or other. Call 227-3064, 6287589.

 one bedroom apartment to let $50 000, $45 000. 650-6231, 697-0480.   upper flat to rent in Eccles, price $80 000.Contact 639-2728.  bond $500,000. Large Storage space Regent St. $500 000, monthly. 626-1150, 231-9181.

 apartment at Triumph Village ECD. Tel: 2207937, 625-5257.  for decent working girls and students, located in residential area. Tel. 667-1310.

 bedroom flat house, inside toilet and bath, in La Parfaite Harmonie. Tel. 685-7730, 6907984.

 Avenue: Furnished executive apartment with internet access, generator and parking. Price US$500. Tel. 6420636.

-bedroom lower flat (3 steps up) at 340 East Street, Georgetown back house - $45 000 monthly. Contact Trudy 2254712, 696-2435.

 space, Queenstown, Peter Rose Street, large executive office space with parking. Contact K. Raghubir Tel. 642-0636.

 spacious 3 bedroom apt. upstairs in residential area, $120,000 monthly and more apartments. 2227986, 638-7232.

 place, Queenstown: One fully secured ground floor. No renovations needed. Tel. 642-0636.

 rental or sale approximately 3 acres land and building at Enmore Estate Road. Seriously enquiries only. Call 231-4172, 231-7839.  concrete bond 87'x32, lots of yard space suitable for CarMart, etc. Public Road McDoom 233-0570 (No agents.).  Palace and Restaurant, 344 and 345 Middle and East Streets. For sale by owner only.

Contact 656-9835, 1-908-456-/ 6683.

 Furnished two-bedroom executive apartment with internet access, generator and parking. Tel. 6420636. - and three-bedroom concrete and tiled apartments, with hot and cold, AC, self-contained etc, location, Mon Repos ECD. Price $80 000 and $100 000. Contact 618-0626. -bedroom lower flat at Lot '5' Block '4' Cornelia Ida, West Coast, Demerara - $45 000 monthly. Tel. 610-1083. Call after 16:30hrs.

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 two-bedroom South Ruimveldt $58 000. Mr Patrick Pereira 226-1064, 227-6863, 225-5198

 and unfurnished 3-bedroom top flats in Queenstown and South Ruimveldt Park. Call 644-2099.

-BEDROOM upper flat, self contained for small family or teachers and student at 95 Craig St, Campbellville.

Tel. 645-0984, 225-4409.

 prime three-storey commercial building with car park, located on North Road, between Oronoque and Albert Streets. Contact 626-6909, 6427963, 669-0855.

 and tiled apartment AC, hot and cold, internet, US$25 daily. 231-6061, 621-1524.

No private call. Monthly neg.  new 2-bedroom, toilet and bath, $50 000 neg. Tel. 618-2840.  one bedroom apartment to let $50 000, $45 000. 650-6231, 697-0480.  friends & relatives from overseas? Don't have enough space? Call 629-5138 for accommodation. -bedroom apartment furnished or unfurnished, hot and cold, AC, Bel Air Park. Tel. 6691114, 614-0949.  ground floor for business $75 000, ideal for doctor\s clinic, money transfer, teacher\s lessons, electronic gadgets, boutique, barber ship and hair salon, etc. Call 225-0571, 638-0787.  concrete 3-bedroom bottom flat, spacious living quarters, telephone, parking, toilet and bath, EBD. Decent working couple.

Tel. 668-5384, 648-3342.  and rooms daily, weekly, business space. Tel. 621-5282.  room, semifurnished, in Crane for elderly working bachelors. Call 6198683.  2-bedroom apartment in B Field Sophia. Price $40 000.

Tel. 692-4861.  2-bedroom family house, fully furnished in Enterprise ECD. Tel. 651-3156, 646-2939.  Furnished 2-bedroom flat, suitable for overseas visitors. Tel. 227-1871, 646-2939.  Furnished house US$1000 Subryanville US$1000.

Tel. 611-0315, 690-8625.  vacant stations, located at 81 D'Urban Street, Lodge and Wortmanville. Tel. 684-2064, 687-7149. office, business space 500 - 6 000 sq. feet, available with AC, etc, from US$500 neg. Tel. 624-4225. -bedroom bottom flat apartment at LBI, fully tiled, fully grilled, secure parking. Contact 220-3066, 647-3311. -  3-bedroom apartments, close proximity to UG and Teachers Training College. Preferably students or working. Call 685-9127. , fully furnished upper flat at 36 Dadanawa Street Campbellville, Georgetown, 3 bedrooms, 1 master room, kitchen, dining and living rooms, US$1500. Call 6999912.  space at 136D (north half) Albert and Fifth Streets, Alberttown, Georgetown.

Call 699-9912.  kitchen at Julian's Restaurant, Bar & Guest House $35 000 per week. Call 638-4505,, 225-4709.  room and apartment $3 500, $4 000, $5 000, $6 000 daily. Call Julian 638-4505, 225-4709. : Residential, large one-bedroom, self-contained apartment furnished or unfurnished with parking from US$400 neg. Tel. 624-4225. of a country-side get away? Fully furnished 3-bedroom house for short term rental at Adventure Essequibo Coast.

Call 222-6864, 695-1750.

 (2) bedroom apartment, fully furnished, AC included short term or long term, Tel. 225-0071 home, cell 6005473, 724-7420, 115 Thomas Street Kitty, Georgetown.            spot: Could be used as boutique, bond, cell shop, church, snackette, wholesale/retail shop, drinks shop, pharmacy, internet cafe, etc. Contact 646-0668. Call from 15:00hrs to 18:00hrs. , ECD: One 3bedroom upper flat apartment with all conveniences, quiet and secure neighbourhood, with space for parking. Decent Indian or Amerindian family preferred, $35 000 monthly. Tel. 229-6691.  $55 000, $85 000, Paradise (house) $40 000, Bent Street $40 000, South $80 000, Republic Park (house) US$1200. Diana 2272256, 626-9382.   HOUSE 2bedroom apartment, unfurnished. 2 apartments Bel Air Park and Subryanville. 1- and 2-bedroom furnished apartments BUSINESS SPACE East Street and Kitty. TEL. 226-8148, 625-1624.  wooden house $70,000, Agricola Public Road. 2 b e d r o o m h o u s e in Diamond $90,000. Brand new 5 bedroom house in D i a m o n d $ 2 0 0 , 0 0 0 , various business space, $100,000 Tel. 216-3120(office), 667-6644.  3-bedroom furnished US$800, Lamaha Gardens 2-bedroom furnished US$800, Oleander Gardens furnished US$900, US$1500, Alexander Village furnished $60 000, $75 000. Tel. 655-8361, 699-6811.  furnished 1-bedroom Alexander Village $65 000, Campbellville fully furnished house US$800, Henry Street $80 000, $70 000, Brickdam (business) US$1000 neg, Lamaha Gardens US$800. Alicia, 6161442. two-storey building in Kitty, three bedrooms 1st Floor, kitchen, washroom, dining and living rooms ground floor, grilled and secure, available April 1, 2014 parking available, no pets. Interested persons please contact 227-6769.  furnished house in immaculate condition at Lamaha Gardens suitable for residence and office US$2500, AC, hot and cold, parking, etc, one modern 3bedroom apartment at Campbellville US$1300, AC, hot and cold, parking, etc, one bond 135 000 sq. foot at BV US$10000. Call 219-4535, 661-7169.  St Campbellville: 2storey 4-bedroom concrete house, master room, AC, parking, etc. ideal location for only $200 000. Naresh Persaud 2259882, 681-2499, 664-2916, 6600023.  Street 1 bedroom $50 000 neg, Duncan Street 2 bedroom $120 000, Alberttown 3 bedroom unfurnished $100 000, Durban street furnished $120 000 and 1 bedroom $45 000. Call 6628969, 644-5128.

TO LET  influential neighbourhood, 5 minutes outside of town, has very lovely one and two bedrooms, fully furnished with wifi, hot and cold, AC suitable for expatriate overseas companies Caricom staffers, NGO executives.

John 609-8233.  SUITE Compact and cozy one-bedroom furnished lower flat, inclusive of utilities, telephone, parking location Courida Park, Ogle Front ECD. US$500. Tel. 667-9367.    Spacious and secluded four-bedroom unfurnished property, open plan living room, ground floor lounge, utility, laundry room, parking location Bel Air Gardens, Georgetown US$1500. Tel. 6679367.  609-8233: Fully furnished one-bedroom US$900, 2bedroom fully furnished US$1500, Ogle with pool US$4000, Prashad Nagar US$2000, UG Guysuco Gardens US$2500, D'Urban Street 3-bedroom $80 000 two 2-bedroom $65 000 each.          BSc h a s more than 20,000 hrs in Real Estate Investment and E c o n o m i c T r a n s f o r m a t i o n of People Economic Gr o wth . We have rental from US$1500, in Bel Air Park, ambassador's residence in University Gardens Le Resouvenir, Lama Ave with pool, Jacaranda Ave. with large lawns US$2000, Prashad Nagar US$100 0 , a p t . f r o m U S $ 7 0 0 , b o n d 8 0 0 0 sq ft, smal l a n d l a r g e o f f i c e s p a c e up to 1500 0 sq foot; state of the art hote l a n d o f f i c e c o m p l e x w i t h in c o m e o f U S$40 000 mo n t h l y ; 2 a c r e s o f l an d i n t h e city for hotel, and any complex Main Street 2 ½ acres US$5M, Water Stre e t 4 a cres for hotel, hotel on 5 acres of land overlooking t h e s e a U S $ 5 M ; a n o t h e r o verl o o k i n g t h e s e a US$1.5M, income US$15000; riverside land residential land at LBI - $10M; Republi c Park $8M, Dia m ond $7M, Sec. ' K ' $20 M , B e l Air Park $25M, G a r n ett double l o t $ 4 2 M , Phone 2252626, 231-2064, 225-2709, 2261064, 227-6949, 227-686 3 , 6677 812. 619-7945.  Street, Kitty: 3-bedroom front house, 1 self-contained room, tub, washroom, hot and cold, 2 washrooms, 2 AC, ceiling fans in all rooms, breezy verandah and all rooms beautifuly lacquered fully grilled, private driveway for 3 vehicles. Suitable for foreigners. Call 225-3262, 676-6948.  have rental from US$800 in  beautiful 2-storey concrete property, 4 self-contained rooms, large den , l a r g e l i v i n g r o o m , f a m i l y r o o m , t e l e vision room, beautiful kitchen, fully air conditioned, hot and cold fac i l i ties, land space. Price US$ 2 5 0 0 , u n f u r n i s h e d .      2-storey concr e t e p r o p e r t y, m a s t e r room, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, family ro o m , d e n , v e r a n d a h , h o t a nd cold facilities, semi-furnished, security came r a s , l a nd spa c e U S $ 1 5 0 0 .    2-storey concrete property, fully air conditioned 3 bedrooms, unfurnished US$2000, (neg).         2-storey concrete property l a r g e l i v i n g a r e a , 4 s e l f contained rooms hot and c o l d f a c i l i t i e s , g e n e r a t o r, u n f u r nished US$1500 neg.   middle floor suitable f o r b u sin e s s $ 1 7 5 0 0 0 .           : B eautiful 2storey concrete property in perfect condition, 4 bedrooms, hot a nd cold facilities, master room, family room, den, air-conditioned, parkin g sp a c e f o r v e hicle US$2500. D o c a ll u s o n Te l .

225-6858, 225-7164, 6881 8 8 5 C a l l Te r rence 6677812. We are situated at 247 'D' Forshaw &Oronoque

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/executive rental: Wonderful 7-bedroom property for office & residence at Atlantic Ville, East Coast Demerara. Price US$2000. Call Mr Darin 6150069, 225-2626, 225-5198, 2253069, 225-2709, 231-2064.

 building 46ft x 21ft, 12th Avenue, Diamond Housing Scheme, $13M Tel. 2262924, 613-9085.

 wooden house $70,000, Agricola Public Road. 2 bedroom house in Diamond $90,000. Brand new 5 bedroom house in Diamond $200,000, various business space, $100,000 Tel. 2163120(office), 667-6644.  World #1 Realtor Mister Terry Redford Reid 667 - 7 8 1 2 , 2 25 - 6 8 5 8 , 2 2 5 - 7 1 6 4 , 2 2 6 1 0 6 4 , 2 2 5 - 2 6 2 6 , 2 3 1 - 2 0 68, 619-7945. Ha ve the executive rental reduced by 35%, Prashad Nagar US$1000, Jacaranda Ave. Bel Air Pa r k U S $ 2 0 0 0 , B a rima Ave Bel A i r Park US$1 8 0 0 , B e l A i r S p r i n g s U S $ 1 0 0 0 , large bond for rental o f f i c e s m a l l f o r m U S $ 3 75, 10 000 sq ft office space for technologybusiness, Lam a h a G a r d e n s U S $ 1 5 0 0 , Lama Av e , B e l A i r P a r k US$180 0 , B e l A i r P a r k o n t h e round about US$1000, Prashad Nagar US$150 0, land from $11 million, ri v e r s i d e l a n d h o t e l s w i t h U S $ 3 5 0 0 0 m o n t h rental a n d office space US$40 000 month properties from $14 million. 22 5 - 2626, 225-5198, 2261064, 623-2591, 669-3350

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Room, house, floor space? Call 687-8168.  in Alberttown, corner lot. Price neg. Tel. 6178255.  house, 6 self-contained rooms on EBD, swimming pool, roof gardens, etc, US$600 000 neg. Tel. 623-9015.  EBD: Two-storey concrete and wooden property.

Tel. 655-3817. Front land with a small wooden house in East Coast Demerara. Contact 657-8086. 2 flat house in Eccles, 3 bedroom upper flat, 2 bedroom lower flat $30M. 639-2728.  in Charlestown $10M neg. Serious enquiries only, no agents. Tel. 627-3902. Hope:: 2-storey property with 2 income apartments $32M neg. Call Carol 612-9785.  concrete 5-bedroom house 2191 Tuschen Housing Scheme, EBD. Call 670-8865, 616-7463.  2-storey concrete building (30x40) land (50x80). Price $8.2M neg. Contact Sanjay on 662-3842.  farm at Yarrowkabra, house and land at Windsor Forest, WCD. 10 acres at Moblissa. Call 686-4994, 225-3070.            house in 1st Bridge, Diamond and one in 4th Bridge, Herstelling New Scheme. Call Narine 688-1657. Parfaite Harmonie: Brand new property in best location $7.5M neg. 227-3961, (09:00hrs - 15:00hrs) 604-3568. -BERDROOM,               property, prime location (land 200' x 50') store front 72' x 24', bond 87' x 32', extra space for 15 cars Public Road, McDoom. Tel. 233-0570 (No agent).\ -, 2-storey house at Good Hope ECD. Price neg. Tel. 699-9636, 2341182.

 land and small house 100' x 50' Tuschen Scheme EBD $5M. 611-3802.

PROPERTY FOR SALE  St, S/C/burg 2storey house on land 250ft x 38ft, ideal for big investment $72M neg. Nasresh Persaud 225-9882, 681-2499.  Nagar $55M, $60M. Call Carol 612-9785.S

 Nagar $70M and Lamaha Street. Tel. 611-0315, 690-8625.

St. business property on land 30' x 100 $59M. Call Carol 612-9785.

 concrete 2 flat house at 47 Happy Acres ECD, fully furnished 3 bedrooms top flat, hot and cold bath, big yard space. Call 2252902, 673-1095.

 PENITENCE Public Road business property $60M neg. Call Carol 612-9785.

 3-storey Robb Street store, 4-store store Charlotte Street, 4-storey store North Road Lacytown. 2252319, 688-7224. Owner.  3 lots $26M, Providence $30M and $29M, Land of Canaan $15M, New Grove $20M no repairs Queenstown $65M. Call 662-8969, 644-5128.

 Ruimveldt (land) $12M, East La Penitence $20M, South Ruimveldt $27M, Eccles $30M. Call Carol 612-9785.  St. business US$700 000 or G$140M. Call Carol 612-9785. St, Georgetown business property US$2M. Call Carol 612-9785.

 two-storey concrete 5bedroom property, parking for 3 vehicles, in Georgetown $48M neg. Contact Mr Alexander Pereira 669-0943, 231-2064 or Mr Louie Pereira 623-2591.

Park posh property with swimming pool $130M. Call Carol 612-9785.

 three-storey business property @ Middle Street Georgetown. 2 business properties on Whim Public Road, Berbice. Tel 619-7134, 2256481

 $30M, $35M, $45M. Call Carol 612-9785.

-STOREY concrete house, 3 bedrooms, 1 self-contained with AC, laundry room, located at Mon Repos, ECD $33M. Tel. 642-2116  'M' 2-family with store below $18M, Phone Mr. Boodram 692-3831, Lady Abundance 666-1951, Lord Darindra 615-0069, 623-2591, 225-5198, 231-2064, 618-0000, 225-2626, 227-6868, 226-1064. -STOREY, 4-bedroom, concrete house on double lot. No agents. Serious enquiries only.

614-7929, 681-6066.  2-storey business property, 3 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartment, 5 rooms in upper, flat shop at lower flat, transported $39M neg.

Naresh Persaud 225-9882, 6812499, 660-0023.  & Oronoque Business property between Regent and Robb reduced f r o m $45M to $39M. 641-1800.  Market: Dou b l e , front stalls facing Regent Street, for electronics cellphone pharmacy, jewellery, cosmetics. 6411800.  new 3-bedroom concrete house and land 24ft x 40ft corner lot at Block '8' Tuschen Housing Scheme. Price $16M neg. Call 624-6243, 253-3622, 693-1461. structure, height 35 ft L x 87 ft W x 52 ft - $4M, l o c a t e d i n L i n d e n . Te l . 6 9 4 7210, 680-3771.  new 3-bedroom property, low land, East Coast Demerara $16M neg. Contact 680-3771, 694-7210.  Gardens, corner lot $10M. Contact 680-3771, 694-7210.  3-storey building at Lot 61 Station Street, Kitty $32M neg. Contact 6803771, 694-7210. : Huge 4-bedroom house with lots of yard space (near airport) - $75M. Call Carol 6129785.

Ideal for two families. property in Bent St - $16.5M, Phone Mr. Darindra 615-0069, 226-1064, 618-0000, Mr Pereira 623-2591, 225-2626. 225-5198, 231-2064, 226-1064.      A d e l a i d e a n d Evans Streets Charlestown, Georgetown, Georgetown, Lot No. 41 Section 'A', NO. 53 Village, Corentyne, Berbice. Contact 233-6811, 679-3448.

Park posh property fully furnished $65M. Call Carol 612-9785.

large oceanfront property suitable for hotel, church, etc. $85. Call Carol 6129785. Ruimveldt Gardens house on double lot $45M. Call Carol 612-9785.  Park $40M, $45M. Call Carol 612-9785. : 2 concrete buildings need work. Vacant, $25M neg. For viewing call Diana 227-2256, 626-9382. concrete twoflat, 5-bedroom, $30M, Norbert A De Freitas Associates 6092302/6516, 645-2580 Email defreitasassociates@gmail.com  (2 building) $25M neg, South $20M, West Bank (beautiful house) $20M, Republic Park $35M, Diana 227-2256, 6269382.   20% on all executive properties $60M, 30% discount on $24M, and below, 15% discount on land $18M. Phone 667-7812, 225-6858 , 225-2626 Terrence Reid.  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.             ( 2 building require work) $25M, near Regent Street $35M, Mc Doom $19M, Lamaha Gardens $55M, East Coast Public Road $130M many more Diana 227-2256, 626-9382.  concrete and wooden store, between Camp and Alexander Streets in Charlotte St. $45M, Sir Boodram 6923831, 226-1064, Darindra 6150069, Lady Abundance 6611952, Mr Pereira 623-3591, 2252709, 225-2626, 2253-68, 2276867, 226-1064.  and Land for Sale Two Storyed Wooden and Concrete House, Fifth Street Alberttown Georgetown. $40 Million Dollars Negotiable.

Contact: Mr. George Tel: 2316278 Or Dr: Thasana Teekah Tel: 626-0993  Street $25M, Guysuco Gardens (UG) $45M, Bel Air Park $55M, Lamaha Gardens $40M, Brickdam $75M, Thomas Street opposite Prashad Hospital $65M, Sheriff Street (business) $155M, Ogle wit h s w i m ming pool $135M, Thomas Street land (150x40) $75M, Robb Street land (110x32) $60M, North Road $70M, Camp Street land (200x75) US$1.5M. Call Vish Realty - 612-7377.

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 and land by owner.

One 3-flat concrete and wooden building, land size 37 x125 with upper deck, trestle for up to 3 water tanks, separate store room, parking for up to 3 vehicles. No reasonable offer refused. Located Third Street, Grove, EBD. Tel. 643-4096.

are ) MARCH bargains: Sec. 'K' $23 million, Meado w B r ook $ 2 8 M , a n d $ 3 5 M , Kitty $23, Alberttown c o n c r e t e massive for hotel $45M, Bel Air Park in great condition $52M, Happy Acres exec u tive $58M, Alb e r t t o w n $30M, Sec. 'M' Camp b e l l v i l l e $ 3 4 M n o w, Phone 225-2626, 225-5198, 2 2 7-6863, 227-6449, 225-2709, 231-2064, 226-1064, 667-7812 tonyre i d s r e a l t y @ h o t m a i l . c om.

  - Charlotte Street back building with 6foot walkway, flat newly constructed concrete building. Price $13M. Tel. 225-3737, 225-4398, 651-7078.

  JOHN 609-8233 Campbellville 6-bedroom $22M,, Tucville huge $28M, Alberttown 5-bedroom with two extra lots $55M, Ocean Front lands $15M neg, Campbellville 4-bedroom $22M, Houston Garden US$1.5M, La Parfaite harmonie 3-bedroom $7M.

  building - Charlotte Street 4storey concrete building, North Road 4-storey concrete buildi n g , K ing Street old building, Robb Street old building..All prices neg. Tel 225-3737, 2254398, 651-7078.

 Homes International Realty: Coldingen $14M neg, Rasville $14M neg, Enmore $8M neg, Campbellville $15M neg, Diamond 2 for 1 deal $15M neg, Cove and John 2 homes 5 bedrooms $12M, 4-bedro o m $ 1 0 M , M c D o o m S o l i d c o n c r e t e $20 M, North Ruimveldt 7-bedroom fixer upper, Nismes $6.5M, La Parfaite Harmonie $8.5M, 6-bedroom apartment (4 2-br, 2 1-br) only $21M neg), corner lot 89x80 Albouystown.

Ready to go now! And many more, call Ahaziah 613-3018

 Park, gated, 3-bedroom flat house was $18M, now $17M for quick sale.

Norbert A. De Freitas Associates 609-2302, 609-6516, 645-2580, E m a i l defreitasassociates@gmail.com  for sale Rasville brand new $11M, Kitty $25M, $28M, $35M, Kingston $18M, South $18M, Meadow Brook Gardens $65M, fully furnished, Kitty $17M, Call 684-2244 E m a i l kerronboston@yahoo.com  business property in Hadfield Street close to Lime Street $24M, Mr Boodram 692-3831, Lady Abundance 661-1540, Lord Pereira 6232591, 231-2064, 225-5198, Mr. Darindra 615-0065, 2252626, 227-6863, 626-4180.  Park corner lot 3 bedrooms upper, 2 bedrooms lower, 53'x25' lot 90'x60', $38M Norbert A De Freitas Associates 609-2302, 609-6516, 645-2580.

E m a i l defreitasassociates@gmail.com : Sandy Babb Street three lots together with two buildings on east lot, one building on west lot and one concrete bond on middle lot. Can be sold together or separately. All together is priced at $175M. Tel. 2253737, 225-4398, 651-7078.  : Flat 3-bedroom concrete building $11M, front transport can pass immediately, good offer. Tel. 225-3737, 225-4398, 6517078.  $8.5M, Good Hope $13.5M, Enterprise $13M, land Mon Repos $5.5M, South $19M, Kitty $25M, Campbellville $21M, Regent Street US$1.3M, Diamond $13M, Sea side land $15M. Troy 626-2243. 'S Lust $9.5M, De Kinderen $6.5M, Rasville $12M, Campbellville $22M, North Ruimveldt $10M, South Ruimveldt $19M neg, Nandy Park $45M neg, Enterprise $13.5M. Charlyn 665-9087. 'S Lust 2 houses on lot $9.5M, Campbellville back house, 6 bedrooms, $22M, North Ruimveldt 3 bedrooms $10M, Kitty back house $16M, 6558361, 699-6811.  $16M, Wortmanville $17.5M, Meadow Brook $14M, brand new 2-storey 4 bedrooms overlooking Atlantic Ocean $66M. Bargains for Easter also for Dr. Alexander Pereira 6690943, 231-2064, 225-5198.  Key bar/lounge guest house: 5 bedrooms AC, kitchen, bar and entertainment equipment deal $36M, Norbert A De Freitas Associates, 609-2302, 609-6516, 6452580 Email defreitasassociates@gmail.com OF CANAAN profitable and popular bar lounge/ snackette/store. Building 59' x 50', 111' x 144' - $90M neg.

Norbert A De Freitas Associates 609-2302/6516, 645-2580 E m a i l defreitasassociates@gmail.com  $8M, North $10M, Mon Repos $13M and $32M, Enterprise $13M and $16M, Good Hope $13M, $15M, Lusignan $13M, Chateau Margot $32M neg, Success $20M neg, Industry $30M, land Non Pareil $2.5M, Annandale $6.5M, Mon Repos $5.5M, Diamond 5th Avenue $7.5M. Contact Theresa 6486033.

Park 3-storey house, 6 self-contained rooms with Jacuzzi, swimming pool, roof gardens with sauna and semi furnished kitchen with modern amenities $120 000 neg. Call Justin 664-7000.  , EBD Old Road - two-storey concrete building 35M, Oronoque Street just off Regent Street two-storey wooden /concrete building -$45M. Tel. 225-3737, 225-4398, 651-7078. , E.B.D by overhead tank - two buildings on land $30M, Mon Repos large two concrete buildings $35M, Grove New Scheme - Station Street two-storey concrete building $26M. Tel. 225-3737, 2254398, 651-7078.  No. #2 Polder, newly built two-storey concrete building on 8 acres, part cultivated land.

Price 24M, wooden building on three acres land $10M. Tel. 225-3737, 2254398, 651-7078   Diamond EBD, two-storey concrete building $14M, Dazzell Housing Scheme two-storey concrete building on two lots. Price $14M. Non Pareil ECD two-storey building. Price $14M. Tel. 225-3737, 225-4398, 651-7078   - two-storey concrete building near Sheriff Street $50M, Subryanville two-storey concrete and wooden building overlooking Atlantic Ocean. Price $110M. Tel. 2253737, 225-4398, 651-7078.   Street: La Penitence Public Road: Commercial properties on land 50x200.

Price neg. Providence E.B.D just off Public road two concrete buildings on land. Price $40M. Tel. 2253737, 225-4398, 651-7078.  Babb Street Kitty, two-storey concrete building with good land space. Price $70M, Vreed-en-Hoop concrete building on land on public road, 40x200.

Price $35M. Tel. 225-3737, 2254398, 651-7078. : large 6-bedroom concrete building $25M, Dazzell Housing Scheme ECD two-storey concrete building $14M, Paradise ECD two-storey concrete building $14M ECCLES $25M, Diamond $14M, Houston EBD $22M, $28M, Criag EBD $16M. Tel 2253737, 225-4398, 651-7078     Harmonie, WBD: Flat three-bedroom concrete building 45' x 26'.

Price $7M Tel. 225-3737, 2254398, 651-7078.   two buildings on land 45'x 120'. Price $45M, Cummings Street two-storey concrete and wooden building.

Price $ 4 0 M . Te l . 2 2 5 - 4 3 9 8 , 2 2 5 3737, 651-7078.  concrete buildings at Graig, EBD $16M, Herstelling EBD two-storey threebedroom concrete building $14M, Enterprise ECD $10M, Non Pareil ECD $13M, Light Street Georgetown back building with 5ft walkway. Price $25M. Tel. 2253737, 225-4398, 651-7078.

 executive international apartment complex in Queenstown, it's about US$10 000. Asking price US$1.5M. True Value US$1.9M. 623-2591, 225-2626, 225-5198, 231-2064, 226-1064, 227-6949, 225-3068, 692-3831.

 Sam's Real Estate and Property Management has properties in Prashad Nagar $40M, Sheriff Street $45M, David Street $50M, La Parfaite Harmonie $19M, Diamond $3.5M, $19M, Princes St. $11.5M, Shamrock Gardens (Ogle) $50M, Rentals Kitty US$900 - US$1400 monthly. Kingston $20M, Call Tel. 697-7842, 671-6653, 231-7052.  executive concrete AA Ecc l e s 4 - b e d r o o m p r o p e r t y $76M, 4 self-contained Lamaha Gardens executive property $66M, Sec. 'M' C ampbellville $18M. Mr Boodram 692-3831, Mr. Ramsahoye 618-0000, lady Abundance 661-6952, Sir Darindra 615-0069, 225-2626, 231-2064, 227-6949, 225-3068, 227-6863.  street business spot, Craig, Republic Park, Thomas Street, Diamond, Eccles Public Road $55M, Carmichael Street, Kitty $45M, East Ruimveldt, Sheriff Street, Robb Street. Land: Friendship size 115x450 (wharf side) $65M, Non Pareil, South Road, $55M, Alberttown. Tel. 227-0265.     two-storey wooden and concrete residence and business in Charlotte Street $20M, vacant possession. This price lasts for 10 days after those days $24M. Phone Mr Carlos Boodram 692-3831, Darindra 6150069, 226-1064, Lady Abundance 661-1952, Alysious Pereira 623-2591, 225-2709, 231-2064, 227-6964, 225-5198, 225-2626, 225-3068.  location  Street, Kingston opposite the American Embassy. One (1) huge four storey concrete and steel building, 2 bedrooms on each f l a t , A C < h o t water, refrigerator and stove one ach floor and fully furnished, generator. Can be used for embassy, office, apartments or residence. Price $180M. Property b e i n g sold with all equipment and furnishings inclusive. Serious enquiries 223-8634, 646-3251, 2270464'  modern Pike North Ruimveldt ranch with master room $17M, Meadow Brook Gardens $35M, Tucville concrete new $27M, Providen c e $ 2 5 M , n e w r a n c h $13M, B e l A i r P a r k $ 4 5 M , Prashad Nagar $37M, Duncan St. $23M, Sec. 'M' Campbellville requires repairs $14M, D'Urban St. $15M, Bent St. business residence.

Phone Lord Johnny Ramsohoye 2252709, 618-0000, 227-6949, 225-2626, 2261064, 227-6949, 225-5198  on all properties for this summer only. UG Gardens $140M, Republic Park $30M, Nandy Park 4 apartments $32M, Middle Road La Penitence land size 140 x 60 $17M, second Street Alberttown business and residence $45M, 5th St. Alberttown massive concrete $48M, Eccles $14M, Kitty Sandy Babb St. two properties on double lot $38M, Lamaha St Queenstown apartment complex $58M. Phone Vice President 231-2064, 225-3068, 227-6863, 226-1064, 227-6949, 225-2626.

WBD: almost brand new 5 bedroom house for sale, master room and all rooms selfcontained with AC and fans, open concept kitchen/dining/living room, large walk-in pantry, office/ library room and a powder room. Beautiful landscape and wrap around patio.

Priced to sell- $75 Million. Tel. 592-62487 04, 592-684-9203. Bargains in Guyana: Full concrete D'Urban Street business $19M, business and residen ce Bent S t r e e t 1 6 M , G o r d o n Street business & residence $23M. Waterloo Street busin e s s a n d residence (new) $35M. South Road Land $36M, Charlotte Street 2 buildings 2 houses

by Light$32M. Land 140 x 60 by Russian E mbassy $30M. Land at Turkeyen 140x60 $32M. L0 Ressovenure Land 126x60 $20M. Campbellville flat house needs repairs $13M. Section K $19M needs repa i r s , 3 - s t o r e y Q u a m i n a S t r e e t for ho tel U S $ 5 9 9 0 0 0 , B e l A i r P a rk $49M Lamaha Gardens va l u e d $85M now $ 7 0 M . R e ntal of apartments from US$700, Residence US$1 200 upwards. Phone Lord Patrick Pereira 227-6863, 2252709, 227-6949, 226-1064, 6693350.

7 days a week tonyrei d s r e a l t y @ h o t m a i l. c o m  3-storey concrete building, Price $1 00M.  property in good condition. Price $18M.   beautiful 2-storey concrete property 3 self-contained, 1 ma s t e r , l i b r a r y, television room, living room, upstairs back verandah, downstairs den, fully marble stone tile, family room pa t i o , garage parking s p a c e , f o r 3 cars, needs cosmetics, land space Price $90M,Ogle b e a u t i f u l property $90M,  $36M neg,   $120M beautiful home excellent condition in  $55M neg, Queenstown property $100M. Do call us at Joy Reid's Realty. We are located at 247(D) Forshaw and Oronoque Streets, Queenstown. Tel. 2 25-6 8 5 8 , 2 2 5 - 7 1 6 4 , 6 6 7 78 12, email: joyreid.realty7@yahoo.com      . KITTY- $17M, $32M & $35M, Guysuco Gardens $65M, Good Hope $10.5M, $16.5M, Garnett St $31M, SEC K C/ville $45M, AA Eccles $68M, Carmichael Street $22.5M, M o n t r o s e $ 1 6 M , Mon Repos Block CC $ 10.5M & $14.5M, Ganges St. P/Naga r $ 5 8 M , G r a n v i l l e Park $31M, Fort St. Kingston $17M, Ogle A/Strip Road $55M, N e w Market St $55M, East St $60M, Happy Acres $30M, North Road $ 70 M, Bel/A/Park $60M, P / N a g a r $ 2 8 M , $42M, L / G a r d e n s $ 7 5 M , Diamond $38 M, Regent St. $1.2MUS. Tel. 2194399, 610-8332  .

Lamaha Gardens & Eastern Highway $65M, $95M, K i t t y $ 4 4 M , Pike St. C/Ville $45M, Shamrock Gardens $49.5M , Alexander Village - Business property, 3 storey $55M. Da Silva St (land) $21M. Charlotte St. (land) $55M, S h e r i f f & Enachu Sts. $75M, Sherrif St, $5 0 M , S o u t h R u i m v e l d t $ 1 6 M , D i a m ond $9M , $12M, $ 19M , E c c l e s $ 30M , $ 3 4 M , A / t o w n $ 40M , A g r i c u l t ure Road, Triumph $20M, Sheriff S t . $150M, Subryanville $58M, Ogle brand new $80M, Lamaha St, Queenstown $75M. Tel. 2194399, 610-8332

PROPERTYFORSALE us at Raphael's Realty, 204 Charlotte St, Bourda. Tel. 225-8241, 227-4950 after hours 226-7829 Fax 227-1537 Executive Ogle $11M, Diamond $35M, $20M, Queenstown $65M, $75M, Versailles $25M, Continental Park (exquisitely furnished) $70M, Breda St, Werk-en-Rust $20M, Plaisance (2-storey concrete) $23M, Dazzell Scheme $27M, Atlanticville $19M, John Street, Campbellville $55M, Water Street, Agricola $18M, M/cony $65M, Light St. Alberttown $40M, Prospect $20M, North Ruimveldt $12M. for sale - La Grange $3M, 157 acres river to highway, Linden Highway $30M, Mon Repos $2.5M, Dowding St $12.5M, Bel Air Park $60M. for rent Ogle 5-bedroom furnished, swimming pool US$4000, Diamind $80 000, $40 000 per month. New one- and two-storey apartments in Georgetown US$1200 and US$1500 monthly. All prices are neg.  are your own 20% Bent Street two family business $17M . Land in Da Silva Street 140x33 $16.8M, Meadow Brook ranch $12M, Lodge Scheme $14M, AA Eccles on double lot $78M, Lamaha Gardens Executive $64M, land in South Road 75x33 $38M, Charlotte Street $19M, S e c . M L a n d 8 0 x 6 0 $15M, Da Silva St Land 90x32 $16.5M, Smyth Street Land 120x60 $65M, Bel Air Park need repair $50M neg, Prashad Nagar $38M. Newtown corner land for fast food $36M, Mandela Ave 150x60 for Fast food by the Gymnasium $85M with 3-storey concrete building, Duncan Street corner land $35M, Robb Street land $50M, LBI double lot $15M, D'Urban Backlands $20M. Phone Mr Boodram 692-3835, Lady Abundance 661-1952, 231-2064, Lady Cameron 225-2626, 2252709, Mr Ramsohoye 615-0069.  on all properties for this summer only. Sale! Sale!

Sale! Business property immediately: East of Orange Walk in Charlotte Street $28M, 3-storey business propert y i n C r o a l S t r e e t r e q u i r e s repairs $32M, Bent S t r e e t a l m o s t new 2-sto r e y business property $!6M, South R u i m v e ldt Gardens resid e n c e $ 1 6 M , O g l e fully concrete new $49M, Tucville new $26M, Prashad Nagar executive $55M, Bel Air Park $55M, Kitty b u s i n e s s o r residence requires repairs, on 8 000 sq. ft $ 1 9 M , F o rs h a w o l d h o u s e $21M, 3-storey busin e s s c lose to Main Stree t $55M, Meadow B r o o k $45M, f u l l y concrete D'Urban B a c k l a n d s $ 3 0 M, New Section 'K' $42 M , Lama h a G a r dens executive $68M, o n e r a n c h - s tyle Section 'M' 3-bedroom suites for el d e r l y $ 50M, fully conc r e t e w ith excellent interior work, B e l A i r G a r d e n s $130M 231-2064, 2253 0 6 8 , 2 2 7 -6 8 6 3 , 226- 1064, 227-6949,   26% 26% 26% discount: Two-family concrete business and residence in the front of Happy Acres $32M, Dowding Street, Kitty wi t h d r i v e w a y $16M, BB Eccles $16M, South Ruimveldt Gardens $!6M, Light Street $21M, Second building with 12 ft drive way $!4M, David Street Subryanville wi t h 1 4ft driveway $16M, West Ruimveldt c o n c r e t e flat house $4.9M, Dazell Housing Scheme $11M, La Penitence bu s i n e s s a n d residence with reserve for 20 cars $11M, Meadow Brook old house $12M, L o d g e $ 1 4 M , Middle Road La Penitence with 20ft driveway 4 apartments $15M, second ranch concrete $38M, Garnett St. business and r e s i d e n c e $ 3 2 M . P h o n e M r.

Budram 6 9 2 - 38 3 1 , Mr D a r i n d r a 6 1 5 - 0069, Mr. A .

P e r e i r a 6 2 3 - 2 5 9 1 , M rs Hercules 661-1952, 225-2626, 2252709, 225-5198..

PROPERTYFOR FORSALE VEHICLES SALE     . Good Hope PUBLIC Road East Coast (land - 675 x 92) $150M, Robb St. - 4 storey building $175M, C h i m n e y R o a d , C h a t e a u M a r g o t - $ 30M , A t l a n tic Ville $53M, Diamond 2nd Ave $40M,Robb & Ornoque Sts $46M, Alberttown 6th St $45M, Republic Park $40M, L/ Gardens $65M, Atlantic Ga r d e n s $ 45M , A l e x a n d e r S t $ 50M, Robb St $60M,Barr St $65M , E a r l ' s C o u r t $ 3 5 M , Meadow Brook Gardens $50M, Alexander st. & S o u t h R o ad $900,000US. Tel. 219-4399, 610-8332.  3-storey concrete building, Price $100M.   property in good condition. Price $18M.   beautiful 2storey concrete property 3 selfconta i n e d , 1 ma s t e r, l i b rary, t e l e v i s i o n r o o m , l iving room, upstairs back verandah, downstairs den, fully marble stone tile, family room patio, garage parking space, for 3 cars, needs cosmetics, land space Price $ 9 0M,O g l e b e a u t i f u l property $90M,  $36M neg,    $120M beautiful home excellent condition in   $55M neg, Queenstown property $100M. D o c all us at Joy Reid's Realty. We are located a t 2 4 7(D) F o r s haw and Oronoque Streets, Queenstown.

Tel. 225-6858, 22 5 - 7 1 6 4 , 6 6 7 7812, e mail: joyreid.realty7@yahoo.com

builttwoflatconcrete building at Diamond New Scheme. T h e upstairs consists of two selfcontained bedr o o ms with bu i l t - i n c l o s e t s , a spacious kitchen, dining and living rooms along with a large verandah at the back. The lower flat has a two-bedroom apartment and a lar g e a r e a t h a t could be used as a bond or for any business. The yard has a conc r e t e f e n c e with s p i k e s a n d r a z o r wire above it. T h ere is also a laundry and a generator room downstairs along with a fully tiled carport. A complete water supply is available including six tanks and pump. Asking price: $42M. Interested persons can contact owner at 693 2531.  concrete Section 'K' $44M, 7apartment William St. concrete building reduced from $60M to $50M, Kitty house requires. repair on 8 000 sq. ft $19M, Middle Road La Penitence $16.5M, almost Regent and Oronoque St. $36M, Charlotte Street East of Orange Walk $28M, South Ruimveldt Ga r d e n s $ 66M, Meadow Brook con c r e t e $ 4 5 M , e x e c u t i v e R e p u b l i c Park $48M, Lamaha Gardens 3 selfcontained $70M, Prashad Nagar 6-bedroom $58M, business 3-storey Quamina Street $85M, Bel Air Gardens on double lot $140M, Subryanville $58M, Alberttown concrete business $40M, New Haven 4 self-contained $80M, 3-bedroom new concrete Ogle $48M, Bel Air Park $52M, Croal St. 3-storey require repairs $30M, 4 lots in AA Eccles with incomp l e t e cathedrals t y l e s t ructure requires $20M to complete, plus reserve and place fo r l a k e $ 9 0 M n e g . , M r.

Darendra 615-0069, Vice Presiednt Alysious Pereira 6 232591, Vice Pre s i d e nt Jhonny Ramsahoye 225-2709, Vice President Darindra 615-0069, 225-2626, 225-3068, 227-6863, 226-106 4 , 6 6 7 - 7 8 1 2 , f a c e b o o k To n y R e i d R e a l t y 7 d a ys a week 24 hours a day all holidays and all prices are negotiable.       Lot 185 Charlotte & King Streets, Maraj Builidng Tel. 2270265, 227-1881, 627-8057 D\Urban Street business spot, Republic Park, Thomas Street, Diamond, Eccles Public Road $55M, Carmichael Street, Kitty $45M, East Ruimveldt, Sheriff Street, Robb Street LAND: Friendship land size 115 x 450, wharf side $65M, Non Pareil, South Road $55M, Alberttown.

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21 CHRONICLE Tuesday April 1, 2014 GUYANA PROPERTYFORSALE  b a r g a i n s N o rton S t r eet - $14 M , Bent Street business and residence $16M, executive Prashad Nagar mansion double lot - $85M, 8 apt. apartment co mplex was - $120M, n o w - $ 8 5 M , S e c . ' K ' C a mpbellville - $23M, Alberttown con c r e t e 5 b e d r o o m s - $ 4 6 M , o t h e r for $19M, and - $30M, South R u i m v e l d t Gardens - $19M, F e s t i v a l City - $ 1 4 M C h a r lotte Street business and residence by Bourda Market - $26M , C umming s S t r e e t - $ 3 4 M , Me a d o w B r o ok - $28M, D ' U rban Street for double lo t for 5-storey - $25M, Phone Lord Alysious Pereira 623-2591, 227-6949, 225-2709, 2312064, 227-6863, 226-1064, 2276863, 2 2 5 - 5 1 9 8 , 6677 8 1 2 tonyreidsrealty@hotmail.com  your year for 28% discount on all properties. Happy Acres 2-storey concrete $24M, Providence Stadium new $16M, concrete Republic Park $3 6M, Eccles concrete $34M, South Ruimveldt Gard e n s $ 1 2 M n eeds repairs, Middle Road La Penitence 4-apartment $14M, La Penitence twostorey $11M, D\Urban Backlands concrete $28M, Meadow Brook $12M, D\Urban Street concrete residence and business $28M, Lamaha Gardens executive $68M, Prashad Nagar 8000 sq ft land $60M, Lama Avenue, Bel Air Park $83M, Bel Air Park $45M Dowding Street Kitty $29M, and $19M , David Street Subryanville fr om $19M, back with 12ft driveway $14M, Section 'K' Ca m p b e l l v i l l e $ 4 0 M , Garnett Street ranch concrete $38M, Owen Street Kitty concrete 2store y $39M, C a m p S t r e e t business and residence.

Phone Mr Darindra 6150069, Mr Carlos Budram 692-3831, Mr. Alex Pereira 2 3 1 - 2 0 6 4 , M r.

R a m s a h o y e 2 2 5-2709, 2252626, 225-3068, 227-6949, 2255198, 627-7812, 226-1064.

AGRI. EQUIP. MISC.  110-90 4x4 tractor , Fiat 180-90 4x4 tractor , Ford 7740 4WD tractors, 416 Caterpillar 4x4 L/backhoe, Tel 666-2518, 6392789, 667-3611.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

 & plucked chicken.

Tel: 650-4421, 220-9203  pools table and HP printers. 233-2488..  Rottweiler pups. 6508496.  articles. Contact 231-1268, 642-1359.  flat bottom boat. Call 604-0038.  breed Labador pups. 625-0345. -bred German Shepherd pups. 220-6879.   outboard engine $700 000 neg. Call 220-0376.  case backhoe, used Komatsu excavator PC 150. Contact 660-0038.  new Skilcraft pool table with cues and balls - $275 000.

Tel. 618-5605, 697-0082. -breed Cane Corso Italian Mastiff puppies, Contact 6654082,612-5203, 623-9099.  Kenmore 32 cubic double door with bottom drawer freezer $250 000. 624-6069.  warn 8 000 lb winch, Toyota Tacoma, $2.4M to $2.8M. 233-2488.  new paint ball gun market set Alpha Black, Spyder Mrx $75 000. Tel. 670-9606.  from as low as $18 000. Tel. 220-6639, 626-8141, 664-1109.

FORSALE   box used in mining US$28 000.For information, call 680-7999.  hold items: stove, dishwasher, antique tables, wicker chairs, closet, dresser. Tel: 223-9719, 227-1028.  cooler, industrial oven, hot dog machine, coffee dispenser. Tel 223-9719, 227-1028.  962H 2007, 3000 hrs, never used in Guyana US$175 000. For information, call 680-7999  enclosed steel cage suitable for snackette, storage, etc. 12' x 51/2'x7'. Phone 233-0570.  welding plantMiller big blue 400D- excellent condition. $1.1M, Tel # 220-4791/613-0103.  model 'M' truck with winch. Price $5M neg. Tel. 6010763. : Pure breed Brazilian pit bulls. Price $80 000. Contact 626-5621.  set model D 343, 250 kva, 3 Ph, 415-240, 220/127v, AC 60 Hz. Call 2270190, 693-5610, 616-9727.   360, PSP Games, modding of systems also available. Contact 684-3025.  steel b u i l d i n g s t o y o u r o r d e r.

Please contact Annie or R a m . Te l . 2 3 3 - 3 5 1 2 .  earth for sale delivered to spot on the East Coast Demerara. Call 641-6248.  Night Owl security camera system - eight cameras, remote DVR, motion censor, night vision, interest access. Tel. 616-6711.  and German Shepherd pups. 618-2903.  your own water business with a turnkey system supplied and installed in a short time. Call 623-7212.  computers with 20" LCD $65 000, Laptops from $49 000, Iphone 3GS $35 000, BlackBerry from $8 000. Future Tech - 231-2206.  for D6 bulldozer, fuel pump and alternator, 8/6 water pump and bearing block with hoses and accessories.

Priced to sell. Contact 6882131, 662-1497. alarm? still your car parts/car being stolen? Then worry no more. Get our security system that monitors and recovers your car, if stolen. For just $120 000. Call 601-6392.  diesel engine tower light in excellent condition. Tel. 673-5886. Serious enquiries only.  new trampoline, Sky Walker brand. Tel. 692-6246.   ply $4 000, decking 16", 13', 14 ft - $900 per ft, BRC - $6 000. Tel. 6691113, 671-8883. -used Massey tractor, 2 - 60Hp tractors $1.6M00 each, 75Hp tractor $2.4M. Call 627-4148  John Deere engine, built on tank 63 KVA on wheels, low hours. Tel. 667-1116, 220-5526, 619-5400, for details.  Deere engine 163 KVA, built on tank, very low hours.

Call 619-5400, 667-1116, 2205526 for more details.  USA: Xerox colour paper, various sizes. Dura craft 14 feet aluminium boat with trailer. Call Brian 677-4310.  China cabinet and dining set, stove and fridge, pair wing chair, Honda EX generator. 688-7224, 225-2319.  Guyana: For your favourite designer fragrances at affordable prices. Parade Street Kingston. Tel. 223-5555/7766.

FORSALE  Daff long base Canter.

Price $3.3M, 101 Mon Repos Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara.

Contact 616-1090, 220-7555, 6907021, 674-4724.  Chinese seine, both measuring 30 ft, have two 48 5 seine each and all the other working equipment, in working condition Yamaha. Tel. 683-8531. 2543014. Serious enquiries only.  48 Yamaha engine in working condition. 683-8531, 2543014. CARS AUTO ACCESSORIES: In stock at blow-out prices alarms, HID kits, carbon fibre, vinyl fuses, bulbs and many more. Tel. 679-3140, 615-1199.  pups, vaccinated and dewormed blue bodyline stocky, energetic nice temperament. Contact 6185557, 696-4410.  rebuilt Perkins, Deutz engines, Lincoln generator welder, Honda ATV bikes, model 'M' with winch, 320 BL excavator. Call 691-2921. lights system with 3+4 lights, $25 000 - $35 000, include bulbs, cables, batteries, solar panel, all charging adapters 613-7315. D burner works with any blank CD, Numark mixer DM 1295, Numark CD player CDN 88, 46" Samsung LED smart TV with 3D glasses. 622-0503, 689-9932.  6500 watt generator, music equipment Behringer 4000 watt amp, monitors powered and non-powered, bass boxes, amp rack, tweeter boxes, 3 Dennon jugglers with mixer and original case. Tel. 623-2923. 250-gallon plastic totes, ideal to transport fuel to the interior also oil paint and concrete paint, 5 gallons and 1 gallon,, marine paint also. Phone 220-1014.  table (5000w) inverter, nailgun compressor, DeWalt reciprocating saw, Milwaukee sawzall Makita Jackhammer. 2252319, 688-7224. sets, sizes from 40" to 73" some working others need checking all sold as is make a cash offer all must be sold prices start from $40,000 check Guyana Variety Store and Nut Centre 38 Cummings Street, Alberttown. Tel: 227-3939 !!! 1 double stall in section C Bourda Market. Recently renovated (ceiling , wall and floor boards replaced, new wiring , panel, lights, points and switches installed, securely grilled, beautifully painted). Shelves and showcase included. Just 3.9 mil.

Call 623 3933. down sale! 50% off Micheal Kors handbags, bath and body works products $1 800, herbal essence shampoo and conditioner $800, dove shampoo and conditioner $800, dresses as low as $3 000, tops $1 000, jeans $1 000, rack wall $6 500, whole body mannequins $11 000. Everything must go. Contact Mr. Reynolds 600-9927.  off/on road tires, fits 05 Toyota Tacoma. ONE crash Altezza car, 1 miller 120v mig welder, 1 set 17" 5 hole rear alloy wheel, drive wheel with or without tyres, brand new all prices negotiableCall 614-2166.  at Paul Camacho Auto Sales, 111 Croal Street, Stabroek, Georgetown now in stock Tacoma, Pickups, freezer truck, Canter, Runx, Allion and more. Contact 2250773, 656-4104. Low down payment, trade-in available.  new electronic items.

Sony Xperiae dual 5IM unlock Android phone US$300, Ipad air 2nd gen 16 GB wifi US$600, portable Toshiba hard drive 1TB US$120, Samsung Galaxy tablet 3, wifi, 8 GB, 7-inch US$300, Samsung Galaxy tablet 3, wifi, 16 GB 10-inch US$600, Canon 70D DSLR kit, with 18-135mm and 70-300mm lens US$2250. Tel. 693-6212, 6481168. Leave voice mail if no answer, will return your call.

FORSALE  inverter 800 watts, 2 AC outlets, USB port converts 12v to 110 AC from USA, Whistler Brand $15 000. 613-7315.  Perkins, diesel 12.5 KVA $395 000, ARC WELDER Hobart gas engine $345 000, wood shaper 1¼ - $190 000, wood morticer $139 000, drill press $225 000, pump 3Hp/3Ph extreme duty $85 000. Tel. 601-8276, 619-6863, 226-3883.   amplifier used, QSC 1450 amplifier used, Spin 3300 amplifier new, Spin 330 amplifier used, Dennon 1500S mixer and pair Dennon 3500 CD player used, DBX 1231 equalizer used, DBX 120 x Sub harmonic used, Rane 23A crossover used. Tel. 613-3846.

VEHICLES FOR SALE VEHICLES FOR SALE

2007 model, PRR series.

Tel. 661-6161.  Allex. 625-7416, 227-8659. TOYOTA 4x4 Tacoma, Call 670-3328 for more information.  Hilux 4-door Surf, $2M neg. Tel. 671-1748, 6569990.  Vigo, GNN 429 - $3.6M neg. 652-6576, 609-7609, 6180879.  Toyota Hilux extra cab, sold as is, without engine. 642-1070.  Spacio $1.8M, Toyota Passo excellent condition. $1.4M. 624-6069  Mazda Axela, owner leaving country. Free tablet with manual. 675-6061.  2RZ minibus Zone 44, hardly worked, very low mileage, excellent condition. 628-0532.  Raum, PLL series, AC< CD, DVD, rims, alarm, auto start. Call 610-0514.  minibus in excellent condition, AC, CD, BPP series. Cell 6869516.  91 GLANZA V, GT Turbo, PRR series. Tel. 612-6215.

ONE Nissan B12 motor car as is. Call Tel. 662-2412.  11 GX-90, $650 000 neg, engine repairs needed. Contact 641-0729, 619-5345.  SV-40 Toyota Camry in e x c e l l e n t c o n d i t i o n . Te l . 6 4 4 5931.  Double cab pick up, $700,000 Tel. 216-3120(office), 6676644.  Lancer, late PMM series, excellent condition, lady-driven, $2.1M. Call 614-4151.   in immaculate condition, fog lights, AC, music, $1.1M neg. Tel. 621-4038.  TOYOTA Ractis, 2003 Toyota IST and Toyota BB fully loaded. Call 614-2331, 697-6096.   , HC 366, mags, CD, $900 000 neg. Tel. 6768233.  212 Toyota Raum, Runx and NZE. All in excellent condition, AC, tape deck, mags. Tel. 6567900.

VEHICLES FOR SALE  yellow Raum, immaculate condition, with alarm system, $1.1M neg. 627-9424.

 Raum, PNN, AC, CD, 16" chrome rims, HID, $1.45M. 650-0609.

 AT 192, HB 3910, fully loaded, alarm, mages, etc.

Price $900 000 neg. Call 672-0415, 668-0619.

 Toyota Premio, $2.5M neg. 693-9246, 687-8534.

 Corolla AE 110 crystal lights, mag rims, alarm, CD player, very good condition.

Tel. 623-2923. , 212, NZE, Fielder, Premio, Allion, Mazda Axela, Fielder X-Trail, CRV, Rav-4, Pick ups and much more.

Call 619-5784.  Toyota Tundra 2004 square back $4M neg. Owner leaving country Contact Chris Tel. 621-7767, Georgetown.  AT 192, CD, deck, fully powered, must be sold.

Te l . 6 9 9 - 5 3 9 6 , 6 1 0 - 0 4 1 8 , 220-7885.  212 Toyota Raum, Runx and NZE. All in excellent condition, AC, tape deck, mags.

Tel. 650-4400, 234-1146. Avensis, immaculate condition, 18" rims, HID, alarm, AC, leather interior, TV, PRR series, $3.35M neg. 6097259, 621-7728, 602-5794.  Auto Sales: 2006 Toyota price $2.85M, Belta 2002 $2.3M, Toyota Spacio, 2002 Toyota Premio $2.55M. Price neg.

Tel. 689-5020, 614-1333.  Raum, hardly used, automatic, fully powered, AC, CD player, $1.2M. Rocky 225-1400, 621-5902.  Wagon (Jeep) automatic, fully powered, AC, hardly used, price $1.3M neg, Contact Rocky - 621-5902 or 225-1400.       R Z h a r d l y used immaculate condition, $ 1 . 5M . R o c k y 2 2 5 - 1 4 0 0 , 621-5902.   Raum, hardly used, automatic, fully powered, AC, CD player, $1 350M. Rocky 225-1400, 621-5902.  AT 192 Carina automatic, fully powered, AC, mags, CD, private $1.2M hardly used.

Contact Rocky 225-1400, 6215902.  AT 212 Carina automatic fully powered, AC, CD, immaculate condition $1.3M, Contact Rocky 2251400, 621-5902.  Extra cab pick-up (22R engine), manual (EFI) 4x4, GPP series, $2.5M. Rocky 2251400, 621-5902.  Massey Ferguson from Canada MF 135 $1.3M, MF 165 $1.9M, MF 265 $2.1M, MF 285 $2.5M Ranger pick-up $1.7M. 682-5230, 6289596.  cab, PFF series 4WD Nissan, pick-up, good condition, first owner. Toyota AE 170, PFF series, AC, very good condition, second owner. Call 223-9636, 623-5321, 6873146.

 Auto Sales: Toyota Noah, Voxy, Super Custom, Regius, Spacio. 603-9700.

2010 Corona $1.1M neg, Red Toyota AE 10-0 GTouring Wagon $1.3M neg, (recently sprayed), mags, etc. Contact Carter 623-0060, 225-8610.

   n e w m o d e l To y o t a Raum, PNN series, with TV, DVD. Contact 218-4802, 610-3969, 655-2388.

 RZ minibus, BLL series, excellent condition, cat eye. Price $1.15M. 216-0367, 673-6948.

 Wagon in very good condition $950 000. Tel. 6890714, 222-4933.

 Toyota Caldina Wagon, one Toyota Raum both vehicles in immaculate condition. Price neg. Contact 337-4544, 626-1525.

 Axela, PPP series, $2M, neg. Tel. 623-3726.   Rav-4, fully loaded, chrome kit, in very clean condition, $2.8M neg. Tel. 6710813.  03 Toyota Tundra 4x4, leather interior, low miles, $3.7M, 139 Garnett Street, Kitty, Georgetown. Tel. 621-7767.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

 F150 V6 in working condition $700 000. Tel. 2563749, 681-5422, 692-0526.  Toyota Fielder, TV, rims, reverse camera. 654-2036, 663-2700.  Raum, PMM series, $1.2M neg. contact 6716051.

 Raum in excellent condition, PNN series. Price $1.15M neg. Contact 646-9417, 646-6440.  1500 Dodge Ram, Pickup, diesel year 1997. Price $1.2M neg. Needs minor repairs.

Contact 676-9720.  Corolla (silver) 2002, AC, deck fully loaded, in excellent condition. Tel. 693-9980, 663-6158.  Escudo mags, keyless entry, lady driven, in excellent condition, price $4.8M. Tel. 647-3702.  Avenisis 2005, mags custom paint, low milage, in excellent condition, price $2.9M. Tel. 647-3702.   tractor, foreignused, in excellent condition.

Price neg. Contact 670-9393.  Lancer car, PJJ series $800 000 neg, AC, CD player. Tel. 692-1195, 622-7558.  black Toyota Lexus 2003/2004- IS 200, good condition, Price $2.7M, Tel. 699-8189.   Unregistered 2002 Toyota Reguis minibus, 11 seats, P/S P/W, AC, Navi, T V $ 2 M , 1 9 9 9 To y o t a R a v $2.6M. Call 624- 5617.  CARINA. For more information, call 661-7354. AT 192 Carina (Private) automatic, fully powered with AC. Price $1.1M neg. Call 254-0224.  Honda Civic, fully loaded with mags, excellent condition. Priced to go. Call 600-5550.  G-Touring Wagon in hire (yellow) 682-5494. 4 Runner, great condition. Tel 223-9719, 227-1028  model Toyota Raum, PPP series, $1.6M neg, Mazda Axela PRR series, $2.8M neg,.

Contact Samanta 673-7789.         m o t o r v e hicle, in very good condit i o n , P L L s e r i e s . Te l . 2 2 7 6281, 690-8062.  Mercedes Benz car, A140 Elegance, PMM 2550, needs minor repairs. Sold 'as is'. No reasonable offer refused. Call 6245331.  Forester, turbo charged, all wheel drive, sun roof, 6-CD changer, BBS racing rims, $3.9M neg. 654-3235.  fully loaded Toyota double cab Hilux with crash tray bars, roof rock, mags in excellent condition. Priced to go. Call 600-5550.  170 Carina, recently sprayed, PGG series, never worked hire. Price neg. Toyota Noah 2004 model, never registered. Price neg.

Tel. 680-4718, 600-5418.  Pickup, excellent condition, 5-speed transmission. Asking $2.2M neg. Contact 683-0658, 693-7635                           Titan $2.6M, one Toyota Wills $1.7M, one JVC backhoe $3M, one long base ERF flatbed $3M. Contact 618-0626  old model Toyota Raum, $1M, as is, Tel. 640-0692..  minibuses BMM and BNN, CRV new model, AT 192, 212, NZE, AT 170, Toyota Hilux Surf, 06 Tacoma, family van (7-seater) canters, Tacoma, Nissan Cefiro wagon and cheap cars. 680-3154.

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Rain prevents Demerara and Berbice from romping ....

From Backpage 50 from 46 balls, with nine fours before he was dismissed for his eventual score which took him 71 balls to compile, without the addition of any boundaries after he posted his half-century.

Chandrat Veerasammy (0), Khemchand Hardyal (4) and Shivnarine Chattergoon (0) were all dismissed along with Campbelle by the defending champions before the heavens opened up at 10:27hrs to halt play which was later called off for the day at 12:55hrs.

First innings destroyer Sagar Hetheramani had at that time taken 3 for 17 to end with match figures of 8 for 28, following his 5 for 11 in the first innings while his teammate Joshua Persaud, who scored an enterprising century in the first innings, was named the Player-of-theMatch, receiving his trophy for such from Match Referee and former Guyana and West Indies fast bowler Colin Stuart.

At Camp Road, Essequibo were shakily placed on 20 for 5 when the rain forced the players off the field, as Junior Williams and Steven Kalamudin, with two wickets each, were leading Berbice to a comfortable victory.

The Cinderella County lads, who like the Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s XI had conceded first innings points to their opponents the previous day, started their second innings yesterday morning with a deficit of 70 runs and were soon in trouble at 3 for 1 when Shane Wong was run-out for 1.

It became 20 for 5, as Darshan Indar who topscored with 8, Orlando Jailall (1), Shamar Dhasrat (0) and first innings topscorer Junior Jones (0) all fell to the combination of Williams and Kalamudin, who took their two wickets each for 4 and 9 runs respectively.

The continuous rainfall prevented play from resuming and at 13:50hrs, the umpires called a halt to proceedings, with Steven Deonarine being the Player-of-the-Match, following his first-innings 44 for Berbice.

The action continues with second round matches commencing tomorrow at the Enmore and Wales Community Centre grounds, with Demerara taking on Essequibo at Enmore and Berbice and the Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s XI doing battle at Wales.

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Trott set for return to the middle

JONATHAN TROTT is all set to play cricket for the first time in more than four months, since he had to leave England’s troubled Ashes tour with a stress-related illness.

Trott has earmarked Warwickshire’s two-day friendly against Gloucestershire at Edgbaston, starting today, as his comeback match.

The 32-year-old has not picked up a bat in anger since twice falling cheaply to Manof-the-Series Mitchell Johnson at the Gabba last November in the opening defeat of England’s Ashes whitewash.

Trott made no public comment at the time but this month gave a series of interviews to select broadcast, print and online outlets.

His recollection of events, and his reaction to them, divided opinion as pundits took the opportunity to publicly debate the

nature of Trott’s troubles, but for the first time, back at the ground he knows best, he has the opportunity to let his bat do the talking again.

Trott, for so long inked in as Test and one-day international number three and the International Cricket Council’s player of the year after historic Ashes success down under in 2010/11, is hoping to

Flashback! Jonathan Trott celebrates his century for Warwickshire against Sussex at Edgbaston on 8th July 2009, in the English County Championships.

Olympian spearheads PASC to Relay Championships title WITH a 28-point lead, Police Athletics Sports Club (PASC) upstaged the Guyana Defence Force Athletics Club to win the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) Relay Championships last Sunday, at the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary.

Olympian Winston George spearheaded wins in the men’s 4x200m and 4x400m, to lead Police with 116 points way ahead of the 88 points amassed

by GDF. Third place went to Christianburg Wismar Secondary School (CWSS) which ended with 78 points.

Police also took massive wins on the distaff side, running away with the 4x100m (52.1s), 4x200m (1:47.6s), the 4x400m (4:14.3s) and the medley relay (1:52.5s).

Finishing in a time of 1:38.1s, Police also had their men’s team take a win in the medley relay. In the men’s 4x200m the team clocked 1:31.7s, ahead of the GDF team’s 1:39.9s. In the 4x400m it was another second for GDF after they finished in 4:00.3s, behind the 3:27.7s finish by Police.

The competition also featured a schools category which was won by the St John’s College after they scored 74 points. They were followed by Kingston High with 43 points, while Tutorial High had 35 points to finish third.

Like Police, St John’s took substantial wins on both the male and female sides. The secondary school won both the male and female medley and

4x400m relays; additionally they took victory in the male 4x100m and 4x400m.

Following the completion of the competition the winners received their prizes at a presentation ceremony, with

gratitude being extended to the sponsors of the competition, namely Hits and Jams Entertainment, Wartsila, MACORP, GuyOil, Digicel, and former Police Commissioner Leroy Brumell.

Winston George makes his way to first place last Sunday.

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be back in the England fold this summer.

He has spoken of the May ODI against Scotland in Aberdeen as a possible comeback date.

Runs and demonstration of his well-being will be required in the meantime, however, and the low-key practice match against Warwickshire’s near neighbours is his first

chance.

Trott did not join Warwickshire’s pre-season tour of Barbados or take part in last week’s friendly with Derbyshire.

He was instead in the nets with England batting coach Graham Gooch, and is hoping to return to first-class cricket against Oxford MCCU in The Parks next Monday.

Women’s World Twenty20 semi-finals known

… Line-up to be confirmed after today’s West Indies-India match THE FOUR semi-finalists for the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014 have now been confirmed with a day remaining in the group stage matches, which are being played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

Squads that have progressed from the group stage which started on March 23 include defending champions Australia, former winners England, South Africa and the West Indies. However, the semi-final line-up will only be decided after today’s match between the West Indies and India, which will start at 19:30hrs (local time).

If the West Indies win the match to finish unbeaten in their group, then they will top Group B and will play South Africa on April 4, while Australia will face England the previous day.

But if India beat the West Indies, then the West Indies will end second in Group B, which, in turn, means the semi-finals line-up will be Australia versus the West Indies on April 3 and England versus South Africa the following day.

Both semi-finals will be staged ahead of the men’s semi-finals at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, and will start at 14:30hrs (local time).

The semifinals and final of the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014 will be covered, produced and distributed by the ICC’s global media rights partner and host broadcaster, Star Sports.

The semifinalists from Group A were only confirmed last Monday, after South Africa beat New Zealand by five wickets, a result which meant Australia, South Africa and New Zealand finished with three wins each but Australia topped the group with a superior net run-rate (+2.205), South Africa finished second (+1.606) and New Zealand ended up third (+1.275).

Australia captain Meg Lanning said that her team would do all they could to defend their title in Mirpur.

“We are looking forward to heading back to Dhaka for our next challenge in this tournament, which will be our semifinal against England or West Indies. We’ve played some good cricket up until this point and enjoyed the atmosphere in Sylhet.

The big games are still to come and this is a situation we’ve found ourselves in recent times and hopefully that experience will bode well for us,” said Lanning.

South Africa captain Mignon Du Preez was ecstatic to be travelling to Dhaka for the semifinals.

“The girls have been working so hard for the past few years. We knew we had it in us but we could never make it click in the crucial stages, so to do that tonight is absolutely amazing.

I’m honoured to be captain of this team and to lead South Africa in our first semifinals,” said Du Preez.

West Indies, semi-finalists in 2010 and 2012, were the first side to seal a semi-final berth from Group B after they won three matches straight.

It started with an eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka and followed up with a 36-run win against Bangladesh and a nine-run win against 2009 winner England. However, their position in the group will only be confirmed after their match against India.

A delighted West Indies captain Merissa Aguilleira said it’s time for the team to shed its bridesmaid status.

“As a side, we can’t rush into things as we are still a developing side,” she said, adding: “We have been around for a while, but the success we’ve enjoyed has been tremendous. It’s a pleasure to lead this team because we came together from nowhere and have turned into a team that’s made people sit up and take notice. We will be looking forward to doing even better things.”

England, which was also the runner-up to Australia in 2012, notched up three wins in four matches, ending their group stage performance with a seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka last Sunday evening.

England captain Charlotte Edwards, who won the ICC Women’s Cricketer-of-the-Year in 2008 and was Player-of-the-Tournament in 2012, was thrilled to go through to the knock-out stage.

“We really back ourselves, and the way the girls have bounced back from the first defeat is outstanding. We feel we’re in a really good position going into the semi-finals stage of this tournament. This is the part of the tournament we are all looking forward to, we get to play in front of the big crowds and a television audience. We really can’t wait to get there,” said Edwards.

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Sebastien career-best hands Windwards huge win ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) – Captain Liam Sebastien produced career-best figures to spin Windward Islands to a comprehensive 197-run win over Leeward Islands with a day to spare in their fifth round, Regional Four-Day match here Sunday last.

The right-arm off-spinner captured 7 for 49 as the Leewards, set an improbable 360 for victory, slumped to 162 all out at the National Stadium, with only Test batsman and captain Kieran Powell showing any grit with a top score of 54 while Tonito Willett scored 41.

Powell and Javier Liburd (10) put on 57 for the first wicket but when Sebastien removed Liburd, the next nine wickets fell for 105 runs, with Sebastien also accounting for Powell, after the West Indies left-hander had pounded 11 boundaries in a breezy 92-ball innings.

Willett also tried making a fist of it, hammering five fours off 74 balls before he was ninth out with defeat beckoning.

Earlier, Devon Smith added just one to his overnight 76 as the Windwards, resuming from 135 for three, were dismissed for 238.

Keddy Lesporis, unbeaten on seven at the start, slammed

Captain Liam Sebastien finished with career-best figures of seven for 49. three for 55.

42 from 50 balls with six boundaries, while leg-spinner Anthony Martin claimed five for 58 and seamer Gavin Tonge picked up

The Windwards walked away with 17 points for their efforts while the Leewards collected just three.

T&T wrap up easy win over CCC PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Trinidad and Tobago needed just 34 deliveries to complete an emphatic ten-wicket win over Combined Campuses and Colleges here yesterday evening.

Resuming on the final day of their fifth round contest in the Regional Four-Day Championship, chasing a target of just 24 for victory, openers Evin Lewis (12 not out) and Adrian Barath (7) formalised the result with little fanfare.

The left-handed Lewis struck a four and a six off debutant fast bowler Jermaine Levy to hasten the end for CCC and for their efforts, T&T picked up 20 points while CCC managed just two.

On Sunday’s penultimate day, Shacaya Thomas’s second consecutive hundred and half-centuries from Chadwick Walton and Kyle Corbin lifted CCC to 330 all out in their second innings in the day/ night affair at Queen’s Park Oval.

Thomas, who slammed 176 against Guyana in the last round, hit 116 while Walton chipped in with a typically robust 73 and Corbin, an enterprising 65.

However, left-arm spinner Ricky Jaipaul picked up four for 56 and leg-spinner Imran Khan captured three for 97, to leave T&T with a meagre total for victory on the final day.

Earlier Sunday, CCC were dismissed for 144 in their first innings after resuming at 142 for eight, conceding a first-innings lead of 307 runs. All-rounder Raymon Reifer, unbeaten on 49 overnight, finished on 51 not out.

Khan was once again among the wickets with four for 25.

Thomas and Anthony Alleyne (24) then put on 61 for the first wicket as CCC flourished, before Thomas partnered with Corbin to add a further 121 for the second wicket.

The right-handed Thomas faced 189 balls in four hours at the crease and struck ten fours and two sixes, before falling with the score on 242.

With no runs added, captain Steven Jacobs perished without scoring but Walton took up the mantle hitting four fours and four sixes off just 111 balls, to extend CCC’s fightback.

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Raffik and Sons Construction lend support to this year’s BCB/BCCDA Independence Cup AS THE organisers begin to put things in place for this year’s much-anticipated Independence T20 Cup that is organised by the Berbice Cricket Board, Raffik and Sons Construction Services is one of the early sponsors of the tournament.

This is the third edition of the tournament and it promises to be the biggest ever, with the final being played for the first time under international quality floodlights, the same as the Guyana National Stadium.

Four hardball teams will participate along with two top softball teams while there will be many other attractions for all ages that will be made public as the date gets closer.

Rana Persaud (right), representative of the organisers of the BCB/ BCCDA Independence Cup, receives the cheque from Stewart Thompson, Administrative Assistant of Raffik and Sons Construction Services Limited.

Blessings were already sought from the Regional Administration and this gala event will form part of the Region’s celebration for Independence, with proceeds going to charitable organisations in and around Berbice and for the first time, allocation will be made for medical purposes.

At a simple ceremony held recently, Administrative Assistant of Raffik Construction Services, Stewart Thompson, said they were pleased with what they saw last year and feel obligated to increase their sponsorship for this year’s edition.

He wished the tournament success and was happy to know that so many charitable organ-

isations will benefit from this event.

Receiving the cheque on behalf of the organisers, Rana Persaud thanked Raffik and Sons Construction Services for coming on board for the second time.

He assured the sponsor that the company will be satisfied with the mileage and the way the tournament will be conducted, adding that transparency and accountability have been the hallmark of the first two tournaments and this year will be no different.

The tournament is set for May 25 at the Albion Community Centre ground and has incentives close to G$1M along with many gate prizes up for grabs.

Herath sends Sri Lanka through SPINNER Rangana Herath produced the bowling performance of the tournament as Sri Lanka progressed to the semi-finals of the World Twenty20 by rolling New Zealand for just 60 Herath, making his first appearance of the competition in place of Ajantha Mendis, produced a magical spell - claiming five for three in 3.3 overs of imperious left-arm spin, ripping

the heart out of the Black Caps batting line-up, removing Brendon McCullum, Ross Taylor and Jimmy Neesham for ducks.

It meant Sri Lanka’s modest 119 all out was enough for a 59-run win and also condemned the exiting Kiwis to their lowest ever T20 total.

At the changeover Sri Lanka would have been disappointed with their total, not least their

failure to bat the overs out.

Things had started brightly, Kyle Mills’ opening over costing 12 as Kusal Perera hit an early six and four, but Trent Boult had different ideas and accounted for each of the top three in his opening burst.

Perera was first down, feathering down the leg side for 16, while Tillakaratne Dilshan was out to mis-judging his

trademark scoop.

The out-of-form Kumar Sangakkara then continued his poor run when he looped a gentle catch to Corey Anderson at mid-off for four.

Mahela Jayawardene and Lahiru Thirmanne then rebuilt to the tune of 30 runs in five overs before the latter steered a poor Neesham ball down third man’s throat.

Netherlands inflict another humiliating defeat on England ENGLAND were humiliated by the Netherlands for the second World Twenty20 tournament in a row, losing by 45 runs yesterday.

England, already eliminated from the tournament after defeats by New Zealand and South Africa, were bowled out for 88 chasing a modest 134 for victory in their final Group One Super 10 match in Chittagong.

It was the lowest total ever posted by a full-member Test side against an associate nation in the shortest format of the game.

“It sums up our winter really.

It was pretty similar to our batting displays when we lost the Ashes in Australia,” a dejected England captain Stuart Broad said at the presentation ceremony.

“Lack of commitment in the

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shots and a very disorganised chase it was. The bowling and fielding were okay, we just lacked a bit of hunger with the bat by the looks of it. No one got going, no one took responsibility and Netherlands took the chance. It was a relatively simple chase but a shocking chase in the end.”

Logan van Geek and Mudassar Bukhari took three wick-

ets each for the Dutch, who also defeated England by four wickets in the opening match of the World Twenty20 at Lord’s in 2009.

Bukhari (3-12) did the damage with the new ball, taking the openers out while van Geek (3-9) accounted for the lower middle order as England capitulated to be all out with 14 balls to spare.

New Zealand kept applying pressure through wickets, Angelo Mathews in and out for six and Jayawardene finally bowled on the sweep by Nathan McCullum for 25 in 32 balls.

At 85 for six things looked bad, but although the Black Caps hoovered up all four wickets, handy runs from Thisara Perera (16) and Sachithra Senanayake (17) boosted the tally towards credibility.

The reply began somewhat serenely, Kane Williamson and Martin Guptill making their way to 18 in three overs.

But the introduction of Herath changed the game, as he combined with Sangakkara to run out Guptill off his first delivery and then claimed the key scalp, Brendon McCullum tempted down the track only to be stumped for a duck.

His next over was just as deadly, Herath pinning Taylor lbw then clattering Neesham’s leg stump, both without scoring.

Rangana Herath His third over brought a fourth success, Luke Ronchi perplexed by turn and trapped leg before and at 29 for 5, the target looked mountainous and Sri Lanka rammed home their advantage when Senanayake got in on the act by seeing off Nathan McCullum and Mills without fuss.

While chaos raged around him Williamson compiled a steady 42, though his departure, wastefully run out in the 16th over, left his side on the brink and with Anderson unable to bat due to a dislocated finger, Herath ended things by picking off Boult.

Bangladesh and Australia battle to avoid wooden spoon HOSTS BANGLADESH and pre-tournament favourites Australia will complete their ICC World Twenty20 campaign with a wooden-spoon whimper in Dhaka.

One team can at least break their duck in Group 2 at the Sher-eBangla Stadium. But for Bangladesh, in front of their partisan and frantic home support, and Australia, at the end of an otherwise allconquering 2013-14, this is a significant anti-climax.

Bangladesh will be without long-serving seamer Mashrafe Mortaza, who has battled on with knee trouble through the tournament but will not be asked to do so one last time.

The hosts did at least top their qualifying group, despite the embarrassment of a two-wicket defeat against Hong Kong in Chittagong.

But after their latest setback at the hands of Pakistan in Dhaka on Sunday confirmed also-ran status, Bangladesh badly need a consolation victory over high-profile opponents to restore some self-belief.

Australia, meanwhile, may still be in shock following their 73run trouncing against unbeaten India. They went into that match with semi-final hopes already spent after previous defeats against Pakistan and then West Indies.

But it was alarming to see them falter to 86 all out in 16.2 overs, having been set only a par target.

Captain George Bailey, who described the defeat as the most disappointing of his three-year Twenty20 tenure, also led Australia to an early exit - in the absence of the injured Michael Clarke - from last summer’s ICC Champions Trophy in England.

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WICB Regional Four-Day Competition

Four changes made to Guyana team

By Calvin Roberts STRANGELY, it seems as though the Senior National Selection Committee of the Guyana Cricket Board loves failure more than success, when one looks at the changes made to the team which will contest the sixth round match in the West Indies Cricket Board Regional four-day tournament starting on Friday against the Leeward Islands.

Discarded opener Trevon Griffith, West Indies U-19 player Shimron Hetmyer and all-rounder Zaheer Mohamed will all have an opportunity to play their first match in the competition, with Hetmyer - if selected - making his debut while Ronsford Beaton will make a return from injury suffered during the first round game against Jamaica.

These players come into the team at the expense of Narsingh Deonarine, Christopher Barnwell, Devendra Bishoo and Shivnarine Chanderpaul, with the elder Chanderpaul being unavailable as he leaves to fulfil his English

County contract with Derbyshire.

Deonarine was one of five senior players in the squad with Barnwell, skipper Leon Johnson, Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Assad Fudadin being the others, but he failed to live up to expectations with the bat, having scores of 0, 38, 0, 0, 0, 38, 19 and 0 in his eight innings, while he took 7 for 149 with his part-time off-spin.

The selectors have found it necessary to give him the axe now, when it is too late, taking into consideration another young batsman such as Rajendra Chandrika or even Ryan Ramdass, whose first class average is 30.64, or even the composed Rajiv Ivan could have been called up earlier to replace him.

Then they sacked Vishal Singh and Sewnarine Chattergoon from the team for the contest against Combined Campuses and Colleges (CCC), one that we lost by seven wickets, when, at the time of those two being axed, they were the lone batsmen along with Fudadin to have chalked up half-centuries

… Why was Barnwell axed instead of Joseph?

Shimron Hetmyer for Guyana.

Chattergoon was replaced

by Chandrapaul Hemraj, while Shivnarine Chanderpaul replaced Singh, with Deonarine who had failed to get off the mark on four occasions prior to that match, being given another chance.

Yes, it is a fact that Barnwell did not deliver with the bat as well, as his scores read 34, 14, 2, 4, 13, 4, 22 and 11, but where he failed with the bat, he made up with the ball as the team’s lone all-rounder, picking up 4 for 54 against the Windward Islands in the third round.

That was a game Guyana had to win, after being given 209 to win from a minimum of 75 overs plus the 15 in the final hour, but failed to reach the target, as their batsmen batted at a snail’s pace, with Fudadin matching 17-year-old Tagenarine Chanderpaul in the ultra-defensive batting mode.

To look at it, Keon Joseph who was selected along with Beaton to share the new ball has taken only 3 wickets, for 145, in the three matches to date with his best being 1 for 15, while Barnwell, who backs up the fast bowlers with his medium fast bowling, has 5 for 189, with his best being mentioned above.

So why was he axed from the team, when he paid his dues during the first two games in the absence of Leon Johnson and his appointed deputy Shivnarine Chanderpaul, both missing through injuries, while the elder Chanderpaul relieved him of the captaincy duties during the third round game

Webster takes top spot in LGC/ Torginol Paints Tournament AMIDST the hot conditions which prevailed over Guyana and certain areas of the country last Saturday, Shanella Webster was on fire to win the Lusignan Golf Club-organised, Torginol Paints-sponsored golf tournament at the Lusignan Golf Course, East Coast Demerara under the Medal Play format.

Webster ended with net 64 having edged out Kalyan Tiwari on a count-back. Tiwari also finished on net 64 but had to settle for second, with Fazil Haniff taking the third spot with a net 66 and Janice Prince fourth, following a count-back with Vijay Deo and David Mohamad who had net scores of 67.

Mohanlall ‘Santo’ Dinnan-

The respective prize winners pose with their trophies at the completion of the tournament.

Sitting at left is overall winner Shanella Webster while vice-president of the Lusignan Golf Club David Mohamad is standing at right. auth continues his good form Captain Chatterpaul Deo winning the Best Gross with 73 expressed his gratitude to the and Closest to the Pin going to ground staff saying “the good Brian Hackett. scores from players is a result

of the course’s excellent condition” and credits them for the excellent job they have been doing.

Khemraj Dhanraj and other members of the Continental Group of Companies, producers of Torginol Paint, were on hand to hand over the trophies and in his brief comments Mr Dhanraj announced the company’s continued sponsorship in the coming year.

Vice-president of the Lusignan Golf Club, David Mohamad, expressed gratitude to Torginol Paints for their continued sponsorship of the tournament and said the members look forward to playing in the tournament annually, with next year being no different.

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Renee, Imloch and Favorite power DCC to handsome win over GYO THANKS to centuries from Renaldo Renee and Tevin Imloch, backed by a maiden five-wicket haul from lanky fast bowler Yenkini Favorite, Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) last Sunday defeated Gandhi Youth Organisation (GYO) by 28 runs in their Georgetown Cricket Association/Noble House Seafoods second division encounter at the GYO ground.

Batting first in hazy conditions, GYO were bowled out for

Renaldo Renee

144 off 42.5 overs, courtesy of Favorite’s 5 for 37 and Dennis Squires’ 3 for 50, with N. Walker 76 (14x4, 1x6) and P. Persaud 20 (4x4) being the principal scorers for the home team.

In reply, DCC rattled up 341 for 4 declared, thanks to Renee’s 115 (18x4) and 107 from Imloch which was decorated with 18 fours as well, while Raymond Perez chipped in with 52 at the top of the order, hitting nine fours during his stay.

C. Reid, A. DeFreitas and D. Ramjattan took one wicket each for 55, 59 and 90 runs respectively. GYO began their second innings with a deficit of 197 runs, and were bowled out for 169 off 56.1 overs, as only W. Mohamed 35 (7x4), G. Bess 27 (3x4, 1x6) and V. Gangaram 21 (5x4) resisted the bowling of Xaviee Smith and Squires who took 3 wickets each for 5 and 74 runs respectively for the victors. (Calvin Roberts)

Christopher Barnwell against Windward Islands?

Bishoo had mixed fortunes with a total of 13 wickets for 366 runs, capturing one five-wicket haul, that being his 5 for 71 against Barbados, but struggled to get batsmen out after that and, with young Amir Khan waiting in the wings, made way for the former Guyana and West Indies Under-19 leg-spinner, who can also handle his own with

the bat.

Complacency and insularity are the order of the day among our selectors, as they have kept faith in Joseph, even though he replaced Raun Johnson who had an impressive debut against Barbados with his 3 for 38, taking 6 for 155 from the two matches he played so far.

The recall of Griffith, who has enjoyed a magnificent season in Trinidad and Tobago for Esmeralda Sports Club, along with Mohammed, clearly indicates the recycling process that is going on with our selectors during this four-day tournament.

Nevertheless, the team which will leave for Antigua this morning reads: Leon Johnson, Assad Fudadin, Amir Khan, Trevon Griffith, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Zaheer Mohamed, Ronsford Beaton, Anthony Bramble, Veerasammy Permaul, Shimron Hetmyer, Raun Johnson, Keon Joseph, Chandrapaul Hemraj, with coach Esaun Crandon and manager Alvin Johnson.

Stag Beer/EBFA Div.1 League

Grove Hi Tech and Timehri Panthers are latest winners

TIMEHRI PANTHERS have taken over the lead of the Stag Beer/ East Bank Football Association (EBFA) Division One League once again following a solid 5-1 win over Herstelling when play continued with a double-header last Sunday at the Grove Playfield.

On the same day, home team Grove Hi Tech defeated Kuru Kururu Warriors 4-1 to overtake them on the points table having played one game less.

Netting a hat-trick to guide his team to their second win of the season was the consistent Dominic Garnett who found the back of the nets in the 27th, 37th and 64th minutes, while Lloyd Matthews converted the other goal for the victorious home team, whose win keeps the title race interestingly poised as no team to date has a clear-cut edge for the first prize of $400 000.

Kuru Kururu Warriors took the early lead through a 9th minute goal off the boot of Ryan Scott. While they kept the home team at bay for some time, the Linden Soesdyke Highway based unit found the task much more challenging as the game progressed.

In the day’s opening fixture, points leaders Timehri Panthers found bottom-of-the-table Herstelling a handful to deal with, as they not only conceded their first goal of the season but it was also the first for Herstelling, compliments of Devon Winter in the 40th minute.

Winter’s strike evened the score since the Panthers took the lead five minutes before through the first of a double from Lawrence Steele. At the half-way mark the game was nicely poised at 1-1.

No doubt, pressure was now on Timehri to keep Herstelling at bay while finding more goals to separate the two. The Soesdyke boys were able to do just that: they found goals and did in rapid succession.

Lawrence was back in scoring mode in the 54th minute to seal his double. Proceedings then turned over to Collis Massiah who netted a brace of his own in the 62nd and 66th minutes. The game was put further beyond the reach of Herstelling when Rommel Myles rocked the nets in the 69th minute.

While it was another defeat for Herstelling, they have been showing encouraging development with every game and with more football forecast for the remainder of the year on the East Bank, their continued development is assured and they will come of age one day.

Latest Points Standings Teams Played Won Lost Draw GF GA GD Points Timehri Panthers 4 4 0 0 11 1 +10 12 Agricola 3 3 0 0 15 1 +14 9 Grove Hi Tech 3 2 1 0 10 6 +4 6 Kuru Kururu 4 2 2 0 7 7 0 6 Soesdyke Falcons 3 1 2 0 9 9 0 3 Diamond 3 1 2 0 2 4 -2 3 Mocha Champs 3 0 3 0 0 7 -7 0 Herstelling 3 0 3 0 1 19 -18 0

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World Champs Windies ready for big game against

West Indies undergo training ahead of their big clash with Pakistan today. (Photo courtesy WICB Media) DHAKA, Bangladesh - For West Indies captain Darren Sammy the equation is simple.

As he told reporters yesterday, it is “go big or go home” as they looked forward to their match against Pakistan in the ICC World T20 2014 tournament.

The two teams both have four points from three matches – two wins and one defeat – and will go head-to-head tonight at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium.

The winners will advance to

the semi-finals and first ball is 19:30hrs (09:30hrs Eastern Caribbean Time/08:30hrs Jamaica Time this morning).

“It’s a do-or-die for us ... go big or go home. This is an important game against Pakistan, who are playing very well at the moment. But as we said before we left home, we came here to retain the title, so we will give this all we have.

We’re going to do everything to defend our title,” Sammy said.

“Tomorrow’s (today) not going to be an easy game. The thing is when we left home, we said by the time we reach the final Super 10 match against Pakistan, we’ll know exactly what we need to do, and now we’re only going to focus on what we have to do against Pakistan to win.”

Sammy was speaking after the defending champions had a full training session at the match venue. The captain played a crucial role in

the team’s success so far. He scored a match-winning 34 not out off 13 balls – including 12 off the final over – to secure a huge victory against Australia last Friday.

“The people of the Caribbean really enjoyed the win.

Everybody was aware of the build-up towards the game. It was an exciting match, a match where West Indies had to fight to come out on top.

But they are also aware that we are not into the semis

as well, and the message is just to go out and do well against Pakistan and make sure we get to the semis and take it from there. Tomorrow (today) is a very important match for both teams, like it was against Australia, and hopefully we could repeat the same thing by winning.”

Sammy spoke of the Windies’ game-plan to combat the strong Pakistani spin attack.

“Whatever approach we

come with, we definitely have to rotate the strike. It is something we’ve been working on and hopefully we can rotate the strike and get the boundaries in-between, and play much better against spin than we’ve done in the past.

“We’ve prepared ourselves, and we knew coming down to our fourth game it would be Pakistan and we knew exactly what we have to do, and spin is something that we have to conquer in that game.

With that said, we back ourselves, put our runs on the board and defend it, or if it’s the other way around, restrict them to a low total and chase it down like we did against Australia, but hopefully it’s not 170 we chase.”

Saqlain Mushtaq, the former Pakistan off-spinner, is the West Indies assistant coach and Sammy outlined that he has worked closely with all members of the squad, including Sunil Narine and Samuel Badree – who are the top-ranked bowlers in the ICC World T20 rankings.

“Saqlain has been a good addition to us, especially with the spinners. We have the Number 1 and Number 2 spinners in our dressing room as well. We have been practising the way we want to go out and play, whether it is rotating that ball in the middle, we know we could get the boundaries, so we just have to do that,” Sammy noted.

“You respect your opposition, but at the end of the day, we have shown that on any given day, the best bowler can go for many runs, like that final against Sri Lanka. We have our plans, we have to go out and execute them, and we believe we can do that.”

Windies team with shirt numbers in bracket: Darren Sammy (88), Samuel Badree (77), Dwayne Bravo (3), Johnson Charles (25), Sheldon Cotterell (19), Andre Fletcher (72), Chris Gayle (45), Sunil Narine (74), Denesh Ramdin (80), Ravi Rampaul (14), Andre Russell (12), Marlon Sam-

Gibson preaches calm ahead of Pakistan contest

DHAKA, Bangladesh – West Indies Head coach Ottis Gibson has backed his team to conquer Pakistan in the upcoming all-important ICC World T20 match today at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium.

Both teams are on four points from three matches – two wins and one defeat – and the winner of this morning’s contest will qualify for the semi-finals.

Speaking ahead of the match Gibson said the key is to stay calm and make clear decisions in this crucial encounter, scheduled to bowl off 19:30hrs (09:30hrs Eastern Caribbean Time/0830hrs Jamaica Time).

“Every game now becomes a must-win if we are going to retain the World Cup. Australia were a great win.

There was a lot of emotion

in that game, but the focus now is to get some really good plans for Pakistan and go out and execute them,” Gibson said.

“We always knew that by the time we get to the Pakistan game, it would all be in our hands and we will know exactly what we need to do.”

Gibson, a former West Indies all-rounder, joined the team

as head coach in March, 2010.

He was at the helm when they won the ICC World T20 2012 in Sri Lanka 18 months ago.

So far in the ongoing tournament the Windies lost their opening match to India but rebounded to beat Bangladesh by a huge margin. They had a sensational six-wicket win over Australia with skipper Darren Sammy blasting 12 in the final

over to win with two balls to spare.

“Pakistan have always been a dangerous team. We have had some good games against them in the past and we are really looking forward to the game. It is a must-win for us and when we have those situations then, like you saw against Australia we really step it up,” Gibson said.

“We just have to stay calm and again we need to have solid plans against them and their key men and it comes down to the players on the day executing those plans, but you have to stay calm. With the right people at the crease and the right mindset and people staying calm, almost any score is achievable like we proved against the Australians.”

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GCB/IGLOO U-15 Inter-County

Rain prevents Demerara and Berbice from romping to victory

By Calvin Roberts

H Congratulations Joshua! Match Referee and former Guyana and West Indies fast bowler, Colin Stuart (right) smiles broadly as he hands over the Player-of-the-Match trophy to Joshua Persaud at the Demerara Cricket Club ground yesterday.

EAVY showers which drenched Georgetown and its environs from 10:23hrs yesterday morning, leaving both the Demerara and Everest Cricket Club outfields soggy and under water in some areas, prevented any

further play on the final day of the first round in the Guyana Cricket Board/Igloo Under-15 Inter-County two-day tournament.

In Queenstown, defending champions Demerara were marching to victory over President’s XI who were 97 for 7, having trailed their opponents

by 163 runs on first innings the previous day, when the rains intervened with only Christopher Campbelle 57 offering resistance with the bat.

Campbelle resumed on 19, with his team’s score reading 37 for 3 and reached his

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The state at the Demerara Cricket Club ground, when the rains came and prevented play between defending champions Demerara and President’s XI. The white strip is the area where the pitch is covered.

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