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Investors’ confidence in Guyana under political attack – Luncheon warns Page 3

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President looking for increased Gov’t will action on climate change issues not Page 3

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From left, Head of the Office of Climate Change Shyam Nokta; Deputy Director and Scientific Adviser of the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) Dr. Neville Trotz; President Donald Ramotar; Executive Director CCCC Dr. Kenrick Leslie, and Technical Specialist Dr. Mark Bynoe.

Muri Brasil withdrawal decision continues to stir controversy - Private sector officials say ‘it was a great loss in terms of investment’

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Acting Chief Justice Ian Chang

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Muri Brasil withdrawal decision continues to stir controversy

GUYANA CHRONICLE Thursday January 9, 2014

- Private sector officials say ‘it was a great loss in terms of investment’

By Vanessa Narine THE decision by Muri Brasil Ventures Inc. to scrap its local investment venture in the New River Triangle area continues to attract attention.

The most recent is from stakeholders in the private sector which raised concerns over the local investment climate.

When Muri made its announcement, last December 30, it said: “Although the process was legal and transparent, this decision is due to the misinformation, prejudice and hostility to this proposed survey by persons and agencies, which are fostering an adverse investment climate in Guyana.”

Head of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Mr. Ronald Webster, said it is “disappointing”, particularly since the climate surrounding the project was largely a negative one.

He told the Guyana Chronicle that any such sizeable venture needs support, otherwise it will not risk “throwing away” money.

The company, registered in Guyana under the Companies Act with local shareholders, was granted permission for geographical and geophysical surveys (PGGS) by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC).

President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Mr. Clinton Urling, adding his voice to the issue, said his organisation welcomes all forms of foreign direct investment, especially considering that the Government does not possess the resources to embark on such projects with significant benefits for the Guyanese

is well known by the Guyanese private sector.

“The private sector has found nothing wrong with him over the years,” the GMSA President said.

The project was the feature of controversial debates over the last few weeks.

The PGGS document, signed between the GGMC and Muri Brasil Ventures Inc., was leaked to the press and led to allegations that Natural Resources and Environment, Minister Robert Persaud withheld information, an allegation he has vehemently denied.

Mr. Clinton Urling, President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry people.

On a personal note, Urling said: “Investors come every day and for a variety of reasons they explore and make the decision to either go or stay.

CLEAR FACTORS “The contributing factors that led to Muri’s pullout were clear.”

Former Head of the PSC, Mr. Gerry Gouveia, told the Guyana Chronicle that the “unnecessary negativity” surrounding the undertaking was disappointing.

He declared: “I am speechless. It was a great loss, in terms of investment and I don’t know that the critics understand that investors will not come into an unwelcoming and hostile environment.

“It was not a question of scrutiny, which was clear. This was not exposure of what the

Mr Ramesh Dookhoo, former head of the PSC and current President of the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association investment entailed. It was unnecessary hassling of the investor.”

Gouveia agreed that any prospective investor will walk away under these conditions.

According to him, a climate that does not inspire investor confidence will not only result in the loss of the investment, but has implications for job creation.

“The economy depends on investment, on the private sector for job creation and, if we continue to see such a climate, then we are directly affecting job creation. We will directly contribute to jeopardising the future of our youth,” he emphasised.

Gouveia added that Guyana’s “negaholics” need to re-assess their positions when it comes to massive local investments.

“We have seen this with the hydro (Amaila Falls Hy-

M r. G erry G o u vei a , former head of the PSC dropower project), with the Marriott and with the Specialty Hospital. There needs to be some changing,” he insisted.

Gouveia reiterated that the circumstances surrounding Muri Brasil’s investment were not of insufficient exposure, rather it was the negative environment.

Former head of the PSC and President of the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA), Ramesh Dookhoo, in an invited comment, said: “It is just an exploration permission, but the way it was portrayed in the press is as though the person was being given miner rights.”

He stressed that the company was not given miner rights; rather was given permission to explore.

According to him, if the company wanted to move to another stage of works, additional permission would have been required.

Dookhoo noted that a company Director, Yucatan Reis, is a man of “perfect repute” and

SIGNATORIES The minister was among signatories for the PGGS, which was issued on November 7, 2012, for several types of minerals in the New River area of South-East Berbice.

Muri Brasil Ventures Inc. itself joined the debate, declaring that there was nothing “opaque” about its deal with the Natural Resources Ministry to the PGGS. In a mid-December statement, the company explained that it applied for the PGGS following an advertisement by the Government.

The company, in clarifying its position, said: “Exploration activities have not commenced because permission is being awaited for the construction of a small airstrip to facilitate the airborne aspect of the survey.

Other research activities have taken place.”

The clause within the PGGS that paves the way for the granting of, at least 18 prospecting licences, is the main bone of contention, since the Natural Resources Ministry had indicated that no min-

ing activity was being done in the New River Triangle.

However, Muri Brasil Ventures Inc. pointed out that these kinds of explorations cost millions of United States (U.S.) dollars, which can only be sourced from outside of Guyana.

The company said: “No such investments would be available if the investor is given no assurance that he will be granted prospecting licences.

The investor takes a risk. If he or she is not assured of a potential return, investment capital will dry up and so will Guyana’s mining industry.”

It maintained that constant exploration works are essential to accelerate the mining industry. However, before a prospecting licence is issued, a work programme and financial and technical capabilities of a company must be supplied.

“A prospecting licence does not, necessarily, lead to a mining licence, because minerals in commercial quantities may not be available.

“It has been asserted that there is an impropriety inherent in the fact that the PGGS is issued for seven different minerals, rather than a single one.

“The Mining Act permits the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) to issue permits or licences over the same area to different persons for different minerals.

The company said a PGGS is “qualitatively different” from a mining permit.

Meanwhile, amidst the controversy over activity in the New River Triangle area, Muri Brasil Ventures Inc. expressed the hope that there would be no adverse impacts on the PGGS.

President looking for increased action on climate change issues

PRESIDENT Donald Ramotar yesterday received a delegation from the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) which included Executive Director Dr. Kenrick Leslie and Deputy Director and Scientific Adviser, Dr. Neville Trotz.

Among issues raised by President Ramotar was Guyana’s keen interest in promoting and supporting increased action in the Caribbean Region on the issue of climate change.

President Ramotar indicated to the delegation that in light of the increasing and devastating impacts to the Region from extreme weather events linked to climate change, Guyana will be advocating that climate change be a main item for discussion at the next session of CARIOCM Heads of Government.

The President welcomed the recent statement by incoming Chairman of CARICOM, Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves, which calls for CARICOM’s prioritisation of climate change issues.

President Ramotar underlined the need for the Region to be more vocal on climate change and the need for a strong presence by CARICOM Heads of Government in 2014 at two main climate change fora: the UN Secretary General’s Climate Change Summit slated for September on the margins of the UN General Assembly, and the Conference of Parties Meeting of the Climate Change Convention (UNFCCC) in Lima, Peru, in December.

The need for enhancement of the Region’s efforts at the technical level, particularly the negotiations in the UNFCCC for a targeted 2015 global agreement, was also raised. The president stressed the need for the Region’s negotiators to be provided with clear guidance in accordance with the Region’s position on key issues. President Ramotar indicated that while

…he tells visiting CCCCC delegation

the Region has a strong position on climate change as outlined in the Liliendaal Declaration of 2009, perhaps there exists room for a strengthening of that position. His Excellency indicated Guyana’s willingness to work with the CCCCC and CARICOM to support briefing sessions for the negotiators prior to major UNFCCC sessions.

President Ramotar took the opportunity to express Guyana’s recognition and unwavering support for the work of the CCCCC and introduced Shyam Nokta, Guyana’s representative to the Board of Governors of the Centre. The President noted that the Centre has a crucial role to play in providing scientific and technical advice to the Region, while supporting the implementation of regional initiatives on climate change and fostering a progressive agenda through which the Region can access opportunities for financing to support climate action.

President Ramotar also took the opportunity to underline Guyana’s interest in sharing its experience in developing and implementing a Low Carbon Development Strategy and its REDD+ initiatives, and to work with countries in the Region that might be interested, as is already being done with Suriname. The president informed the delegation that in 2014, Guyana will be giving priority to climate resilience and integrated water resources management under its LCDS, issues which he contends are also of importance for the Region as a whole.

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Investors’ confidence in Guyana under political attack – Luncheon warns cites Opposition dealings with Muri Brasil and Amaila Falls projects

By Telesha Ramnarine THE decision of Muri Brasil Ventures Inc. to abandon its exploratory licence in Guyana is regrettable and threatens the likely loss of investors’ confidence in Guyana, Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr Roger Luncheon observed yesterday.

Dr Luncheon was speaking at his weekly post-Cabinet press briefing at Office of the President in Georgetown when he said that investors’ confidence in Guyana as a destination for their financing is under attack.

Cabinet last Tuesday examined the implications of the decision made in the natural resources sector by Muri Bra-

zil and has noted the similarities between how the political Opposition dealt with this project and the Amaila Falls Hydropower project.

“Cabinet’s concerns, however, went beyond the specifics of this unfortunate episode and really were addressing its deeply rooted concerns, the more ominous outcome of a likely loss of investors’ confidence in Guyana.

“Combined with the concurrent parliamentary Opposition to the Anti-Money Laundering Amendment Bill and the consequences that led to CFATF November recommendation to blacklist Guyana; that, combined with these incidents of loss of projects by investors, Cabinet was convinced that these impediments to

the government plans for economic development in Guyana, these were real impediments being created, being sustained by the parliamentary Opposition,” said Dr Luncheon.

Meanwhile, misinformation, prejudice and hostility were key factors influencing the decision of Muri Brasil to scrap its local investment venture. The company will no longer pursue its geographical and geophysical survey under the Permission for Geographical and Geophysical Survey (PGGS) in the New River Triangle area, which was granted by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC).

In a statement, Muri Brasil Ventures, said: “Although the process was legal and

transparent, this decision is due to the misinformation, prejudice and hostility to this proposed survey by persons and agencies, which are fostering an adverse investment climate in Guyana.”

The company had made it clear that there was nothing “opaque” about its deal with the Natural Resources Ministry in acquiring the PGGS, but claimed that the company applied for it following an advertisement by the government.

The company had said: “Exploration activities have not commenced because permission is being awaited for the construction of a small airstrip to facilitate the airborne aspect of the survey.

Other research activities have taken place.”

the administration’s objection to its design. The response received from the US embassy called on government to engage the US on aspects, such as the design, of the project, according to Dr Luncheon.

The response neither indicated that Government’s concerns were noted or that the project will be abandoned or halted.

Government’s official response will be communicated to the US officials before the end of this week, he added.

“We need to have a discussion, the administration feels it is not an insurmountable matter, and we must find ways to address the issue, but we will not hold discussions while the project is ongoing,” Dr Luncheon reiterated.

The move by USAID to implement various aspects of the projects has been described as an affront to Guyana’s sovereignty by

the Cabinet Secretary. He had stated previously that, “It is essentially a challenge by the US ambassador in one, acknowledging that he, they have ignored Cabinet’s disapproval, they have disregarded Cabinet’s disapproval and are implementing elements of this project, not in any guise of having a discourse on the matter, but just to inform the government through the media of what position has been adopted by the American authorities”.

The views by some sections of society that the governance project should be entertained and even implemented due to its perceived importance is not the main issue, Dr. Luncheon had said.

“It is not about the project and the US$1.2 million that we’re going to lose, it is not that. Cabinet made a decision,

a definitive decision that is where the matter ought to have ended!”

The USAID project was not approved by Cabinet and this was formally indicated to the relevant authorities on October 26, 2013. Unconfirmed reports later indicated that USAID project activities were being implemented, and Cabinet wrote a letter to the US Ambassador, requesting clarity on the matter.

On December 19, a meeting was convened among President Donald Ramotar, Dr. Luncheon and Ambassador Hardt. It was noted by

Dr Roger Luncheon

Gov’t will not negotiate under duress with US officials HEAD of the Presidential Secretariat and Cabinet Secretary Dr Roger Luncheon has indicated that Government will not be negotiating the controversial governance project proposed by USAID under duress with United States of America officials.

Addressing the issue during his weekly post- Cabinet briefing yesterday, Dr Luncheon stated, “We ain’t negotiating under duress. We are not discussing a project and its implementation whilst it’s being implemented.”

The Cabinet Secretary stated that government’s disagreement with the project which it has opposed after consideration remains unchanged.“It doesn’t enjoy the support, it doesn’t find favour with the Government of Guyana,” he told reporters.

It was disclosed that government is in the process of crafting a response to an official note which was dispatched to the US State Department via Ambassador Dr Brent Hardt and responded to, earlier this week.

Government had written to the Ambassador seeking clarification following reports that aspects of the rejected USAID Leadership and Democracy Project were still being implemented, despite

Dr. Luncheon that, “The ambassador was not categorical in affirming to the president and myself that “yes, indeed, I have received confirmation that Cabinet’s disapproval, notwithstanding which the Americans authorities have indeed continued to implement elements of the project. He was not categorical in making those two assertions”.

The next day, the Stabroek News quoted the same ambassador as saying that the USAID project was being implemented despite the embassy being in receipt of the formal

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correspondence from Cabinet voicing its disapproval.

The Government of Guyana has benefitted from what has been described as a healthy engagement with the USA through its USAID programme, according to the Cabinet Secretary over the years, but the actions concerning this specific project and the apparent move

by USAID, to challenge the authority of the state have been viewed as “baffling and perplexing”. (GINA)

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South Sudan’s Bentiu city residents flee government advance (BBC News) THOUSANDS of people are fleeing the South Sudanese city of Bentiu amid fears of a government offensive to recapture the oil-rich area from rebels, a BBC reporter there says.

Many people are taking refuge in a UN base in Bentiu, says Alastair Leithead.

Meanwhile, ceasefire talks between the two sides appear to be deadlocked over the government’s imprisonment of 11 alleged coup plotters.

At least 1,000 people have been killed in the conflict.

Nearly 200,000 people have

been forced from their homes in the fighting, which has seen ethnic violence between the Dinka and Nuer communities.

Many foreign governments have evacuated their nationals, while many South Sudanese are crossing by land into neighbouring states.

The conflict broke out in mid-December when President Salva Kiir accused his ex-deputy, Riek Machar, of plotting a coup.

Mr Machar denied the allegation, and called for the unconditional release of 11 of his allies who were detained over

the alleged plot.

On Wednesday, regional mediators Seyoum Mesfin and Lazurus Sumbeiywo flew out of South Sudan’s capital, Juba, after talks with Mr Kiir.

‘HEAVY ARTILLERY FIRE’ However, they failed to break the deadlock over the fate of the detainees, a key obstacle to the two sides negotiating a ceasefire, Juba-based journalist Mading Ngor told the BBC’s Focus on Africa.

Mr Kiir offered to free the detainees to take part in the

regionally-brokered talks, if the discussions were moved from Ethiopia to Juba.

However, he said they would have to return to their places of detention at night.

This offer was immediately rejected by Mr Machar’s allies.

Government troops are believed to be about 25 kilometres (16 miles) from Bentiu, capital of Unity state, our correspondent says.

Unity state is rich in oil, the main foreign exchange earner of South Sudan.

Oil production has dropped by 20% since the conflict started.

Bentiu and Bor, the capital of Jonglei state, are the two main centres under rebel control.

Fighting was continuing

Fighting has left nearly 200,000 people homeless around Bor, as government civilians. forces tried to recapture it, army Heavy artillery fire could spokesman Philip Aguer said, also be heard in the distance, AFP news agency reports.

AFP reports.

The International ComIt says its reporter reached mittee of the Red Cross the town of Minkammen, 25 (ICRC) said the humanitarkilometres south of Bor, and the ian situation in South Sudan area was flooded with fleeing is dire.

Mark Duggan inquest: Family fury at lawful killing decision (BBC News) MARK Duggan’s family have said they will fight for justice after an inquest jury concluded by a majority of 8 to 2 that he was lawfully killed by police.

Mr Duggan was shot dead by armed officers in August 2011 in Tottenham, sparking riots across England.

Following the inquest at the Royal Courts of Justice, his aunt Carole Duggan said he had been “executed”.

Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley offered a meeting with Mr Duggan’s family.

There were angry scenes outside the court, with supporters of Mr Duggan’s family chanting “murderers” at Assistant Commissioner Rowley as he read a statement.

Jurors concluded Mr Duggan did not have a gun when he was shot by officers who surrounded a minicab he was travelling in.

But the jury said it was more likely than not that Mr Duggan had thrown a gun from the vehicle just before he was killed. The weapon was found about 20ft (6m) away from the

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The panel of seven women and three men was asked to answer five questions: * In the period between midday on 3 August 2011 and when state amber was called at 6.00 pm on 4 August 2011, did the Metropolitan Police Service and the Serious Organised

force? Unanimous yes. * Did Mr Duggan have the gun with him in the taxi immediately before the stop?

Unanimous yes * How did the gun get to the grass area where it was later found? A majority of 9 to 1 said it was thrown.

Mr Duggan’s family said he was “executed” Crime Agency do the best they realistically could have done to gather and react to intelligence about the possibility of Mr Duggan collecting a gun from Mr Hutchinson-Foster? The jury said a unanimous no. * Was the stop conducted in a location and in a way which minimised, to the greatest extent possible, recourse to lethal

* When Mr Duggan received a fatal shot, did he have the gun in his hand? A majority of 8 to 2 said no, he did not have a gun in his hand.

Following the verdict his mother, Pamela Duggan, was led out of the court in tears, while Mr Duggan’s brother was seen screaming and shouting.

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New Rapid Response Unit ‘to play important role’ (Trinidad Express)“HORRENDOUS, horrific and intolerable.”

This is how Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Tuesday described the current bloodbath taking place in Trinidad and Tobago.

Nineteen murders have been committed for the year to date, adding to the 407 lives lost last year.

As chairman of the National Security Council, Persad-Bissessar yesterday convened a “special, emergency” meeting of the council to address the problem.

The Prime Minister gave her first public response during the launch of the Police Service’s Rapid Response Unit at Knowsley building, Port of Spain.

“I want to pause... whilst it is there are a number of our families in our country who have not been enjoying or who will not see the hopes and happiness that many others are enjoying, for those families who are in the midst of tragedy and loss I want to say our thoughts, our prayers and indeed my heart is with all of you.

“Those of you who have been in loss, in agony and in sorrow, your loss and your agony is also mine and I stand with you in this time of sorrow,” Persad-Bissessar said.

“I also move to intensify measures to boost the national protective and security service. I know that is no comfort for families whose loved ones have gone, but I think we need to reiterate that we must intensify the war on crime and on criminals, and so I asked that we convene a special emergency National Security Council meeting.”

Persad-Bissessar said she reminisced on the words of one of the priests who officiated at the funeral service of media stalwart Therese Mills earlier in the day. The priest urged citizens not to give up hope.

“We are at a time we cannot give up hope and continue not to try. Together we can join hands, hearts and minds so we can continue to wage an intensified war on crime and criminals in our country,” the Prime Minister said.

She said the Rapid Response Unit would play a significant role in the fight against crime and criminality. “The launch of this unit represents an escalation on our war on crime and will be an important strategy, not only in helping to win that war, but also to help make our citizens feel safe again.

Big relief - No new taxes, says Phillips; reform, cutting debt on main agenda Gary Spaulding, Senior Gleaner Writer (The Gleaner) Minister of Finance and the Public Service Dr Peter Phillips has asserted that he harbours no intention of imposing new taxes on Jamaicans in 2014.

At the same time, Phillips has set in motion a busy schedule in the New Year to complete a tight financial-legislative agenda in keeping with International Monetary Fund (IMF) requirements ahead of the culmination of the 2013-2014 legislative year, which ends March 31.

“We don’t have plans for taxation. We have plans for tax reform, generally,” stressed Phillips yesterday in an interview with The Gleaner. “But we will have to maintain our deficit targets.”

Phillips highlighted expectations of several positive

DR PETER PHLIPS conceding that this is the case, Phillips suggested that they have been largely overstated.

“The revenue targets have been missed slightly in relation to taxation, and I say slightly, although the numbers loom large because they have reached approximately 97 per cent of the targets,” he told The Gleaner.

CUTTING EXPENDITURES Added Phillips: “But we are going to have to maintain our 71/2 per cent surplus, as it is the only way if we are going to pay down this debt.”

Phillips reiterated that there were two ways to stop the rapid accumulation of debt: cut expenditures or increase revenues.

“That is a reality that we face, but we have committed to an open discussion about our alternatives and that is why have laid the fiscal policy paper before the House.”

He emphasised that such a course of action was critical if increased growth levels were

expected to be sustained.

Phillips also listed some of his expectations in 2014, among them implementation of some of the major projects that constitute part of the Government’s growth agenda.

“I expect that we will see continued trending downwards of the interest rates and increased lending by commercial banks, particularly to businesses. I expect to see improved investor confidence, both domestic and foreign, in relation to the economy. We will still have a market-determined exchange rate, and I expect that the value of the Jamaican dollar will level off and see increased positive momentum in the economy.”

But he warned that tight budgetary circumstances continued to be necessary. “We have overcome many challenges, but we are still facing difficulties, which I expect us to overcome,” said Phillips.

Venezuela ‘to be tough’ on beauty queen Spear’s killers (BBC News) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced he will act “with an iron fist” after former beauty queen and actress Monica Spear was murdered.

Ms Spear, 29, was shot dead along with her British-born ex-husband Thomas Berry, 39, in their car on Monday.

Their five-year-old daughter, who was shot in the leg, is reportedly in a stable condition.

The attack, thought to have been a botched robbery, has highlighted Venezuela’s skyrocketing murder rate.

President Maduro said the couple had been “slain with

Chile: court closes probe into ex-president Allende’s death (BBC News) The Supreme Court in Chile has closed an investigation into the death of former President Salvador Allende, who was deposed in a military coup in 1973.

The court confirmed the findings of an inquest published two years ago, which said that Mr Allende had shot himself inside his office.

The judges rejected two appeals for the investigation to be reopened.

Many supporters of Mr Allende still believe he was shot dead by troops who stormed the presidential palace.

Mr Allende’s family has always accepted the suicide version for his death.

But his body was exhumed in 2011, following years of speculation.

A detailed report from an international team of experts concluded that Mr Allende had shot himself with an AKA rifle.

The gun was found between his legs and was “on automatic,” said British ballistics expert David Pryor, who took part in the investigation.

Senator Isabel Allende, a daughter of the late president, said the family had received the news with great peace.

“The report conclusions are consistent with what we already believed. When faced with extreme circumstances, he made the decision of taking his own life instead of being humiliated,” Ms Allende said.

Mr Allende, who was Chile’s first left-wing president, was 65 when he died on 11 September 1973.

developments in 2014, including growth, lowering of the commercial interest rates, and the stabilising of the local currency, even as he stressed that all would not be hunky-dory on the economic front.

Missed revenue targets have fuelled speculations in the public domain that heavy taxation is inevitable this year, but while

Monica Spear was a popular actress who had starred in a number of soap operas fury”.

He told a delegation of actors who had come to his office to demand those behind the crime be brought to justice that “violence is an evil we have [in Venezuela]”.

He assured them the full weight of the law would be brought to bear on the perpetrators.

‘VILE KILLING’ At a news conference, Interior Minister Miguel Rodriguez said five people had been arrested on suspicion of committing the “vile killing”.

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GUYANA

An holistically integrated management plan needed to address garbage issue

EDITORIAL

The raging South Sudan war A VETERAN Soviet World War II general once said: “In wars there no winners, only losers.”

Unfortunately, since the end of World War II, mankind has not learnt its lesson. Consequently, wars have continued and raged in many countries, and in many instances among those countries which can least afford it.

With the raging conflicts and wars in the Middle East still very much alive, yet another war has broken out, this time in South Sudan where thousands of people are fleeing the South Sudanese city of Bentiu amid fears of a government offensive to recapture the oil-rich area from rebels. Many people are taking refuge in a UN base in Bentiu.

Meanwhile, ceasefire talks between the two sides appear to be deadlocked over the government’s imprisonment of 11 alleged coup plotters. At least 1,000 people have been killed in the conflict.

Nearly 200,000 people have been forced from their homes in the fighting, which has seen ethnic violence between the Dinka and Nuer communities.

One would have thought that after gaining independence following many decades of war, South Sudan would have settled down and ventured into the task of rebuilding the country.

Unfortunately, after about one year only of achieving independence, war has broken out which obviously will complicate its difficult economic situation and poor living standards of its people.

It seems as though the war originated from a power struggle as well as ethnic conflicts as President Salva Kiir and his deputy, Mr Machar, who had been on opposite sides of the 1991 split, grew more and more antagonistic.

In time, other influential figures, including ministers and SPLM Secretary General Pagan Amum also began to criticise the president.

He was accused of sacking state governors unconstitutionally, quashing dissent in the party and not allowing a democratic challenge to his rule.

Regardless of the origin of the war, peace and stability need to be restored as soon as possible, because it is another senseless war which will result only in greater suffering of the South Sudanese people who have endured so much suffering and agony over many decades.

In this regard, the international community needs to intensify its efforts to bring an end to this tragic situation as early as possible. What is ironic is that those powers which were most vociferous during the recent conflagration in the Middle East, and even threatened with military intervention, are mum on what is happening in South Sudan; perhaps because they do not have self-interest there.

The debate about whether wars are justified or not may go on infinitely, but what is certain is that they should cease being the means of resolving conflicts in a so-called civilised and modern world as in most if not all cases they end up causing more suffering and destruction rather than solving problems.

The great philosopher and advocate for peace, Lord Bertrand Russell, correctly said:

GUYANA needs an holistically integrated management plan addressing the solid waste problem across the country by focusing on a three-step process that starts from waste generation and storage, moves to safe collection, and culminates in environmentally responsible final disposal.

While short-term, fragmented approaches can be welcomed, we will not get anywhere in the longer term if we do not take into consideration all three components in achieving an effective solid waste management system.

At the operational levels of waste generation and storage, there are many initiatives that could be pursued. These include awareness programmes emphasising the importance of reducing waste and using environmentally responsible storage methods; the sorting or source segregation of waste, initiatives encouraging household composting, and the provision of large public waste receptacles.

At the collection stage, initiatives can encompass timed and increased collections of solid waste; use of appropriate collection equipment; outsourcing to private enterprises; the provision of an incentive - or market-based schemes for collectors of recyclable materials (that is, such collectors could be formally organised under umbrella organisations or categories). At a more creative level, upgraded judicial rules could allow for community service sentences

Mails are examined during sample checks for narcotics THE Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) wishes to take this opportunity to further respond to the recent letter published in the Stabroek News on January 1, 2014 and captioned: “Envelopes received from Guyana had been cut open and re-taped”. We wish to thank the writer for the interest shown in the Post Office’s service and wish to assure that we do appreciate the feedback.

As acknowledged in a previous GPOC release published (in the media on June 29, 2013), various mails may be identified by the respective authorities and subjected to routine examinations prior to leaving Guyana. This is the case particularly during instances of sample checks for narcotics. It must be noted that such examinations are out of the corporation’s remit and control.

Please be advised that the GPOC remains committed to serving all our customers and protecting the integrity of mails entering and exiting our system. Customers with issues as alluded to by the consumer in the print media are requested to contact the GPOC’s Customer Services Department on telephone number 226-3127 for further clarification and/or to enable us to conduct an investigation if warranted.

TELESHA WHYTE Public Relations officer Guyana Post Office Corporation “The objects for which men have fought in the past, whether just or unjust, are no longer to be achieved by wars amongst civilised nations. A great weight of tradition, of financial interests, of political insincerity, is bound up with the anachronism of international hostility.

“It is, however, perhaps not chimerical to hope that the present war, which has shocked the conscience of mankind more than any war in previous history, may produce a revulsion against antiquated methods, and may lead the exhausted nations to insist upon the brotherhood and co-operation which their rulers have hitherto denied them. There is no reason whatever against the settlement of all disputes by a Council of Powers deliberating in public. Nothing stands in its way except the pride of rulers who wish to remain uncontrolled by anything higher than their own will. When this great tragedy has worked itself out to its disastrous conclusion, when the passions of hate and self-assertion have given place to compassion with the universal misery, the nations will perhaps realise that they have fought in blindness and delusion, and that the way of mercy is the way of happiness for all.”

and collaboration with the reformed prison system to carry out garbage collection with working prisoners who have been classified as low security risks.

At the point of final disposal, the country needs a technologically updated recycling plant; proper landfill and dumpsite management sites across the country; tipping fees to ensure sustainability of landfills, and landfill composting facilities. It is widely acknowledged that finished compost has a marketable value and can be sold to enrich our soils, improve vegetation and reduce the need for fertilizers.

However, for this three-step process to work, it must rest on a foundation whereby appropriate laws are adopted upon the principle of zero tolerance for irresponsible solid waste disposal. Likewise, efforts must engage participation of citizens and residents through community programmes and awareness campaigns involving schools, NGOs, citizens’ groups, municipal authorities, local businesses, and other entities. Other essential considerations should encompass adequate, stable funding for relevant institutions as well as financial oversight, transparency and accountability in the procurement and budgetary allocation process. More critically, the plan should promote the use of appropriate technology, such as bio-methanation for organic wastes and composting equipment. At the most significant level, the plan should be coordinated through a central coordinating agency (for example, at the ministry level of local government or other governing unit) that involves the broadest spectrum of stakeholders representing, among others, municipal departments, private enterprises, waste collectors, NGOs, and residential groups.

A central policy clearinghouse will help avoid the potential problems of disintegrated approaches, duplicated efforts, waste of resources, or an unwieldy solid waste management programme.

Finally, local government reform and regularly held elections also are critical components, as they ensure accountability from municipal authorities and give the people of Guyana their duly merited say in how and who should manage the day-today affairs relevant to their geographic constituency. Indeed, the proper, responsible management of solid waste disposal is a hallmark of an effectively functioning government and society.

CLINTON URLING President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Lack of proper monitoring of regulators in Region 2 THE Airy Hall breach and flooding of the Cozier canal areas due to negligence by the regional administration has taken its toll on the Region 2 rice industry with some 32,500 acres which were cultivated for the first crop of 2014. Of the 32,500 acres which have been sown, between 5,000 to 8,000 acres would be lost because of the lack of proper administration and monitoring of the main canal embankment and regulators. The assessment of the affected acreages is now being carried out by Extension staff of the Guyana Rice Producer’s Association and Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) staff indicated that there would be heavy losses.

The areas most affected are Airy Hall and Cozier Canal. This would result in the loss of export earnings and every effort would have to be made to catch up on the short–fall in the first crop during the second crop of 2014,In order to achieve this, some assistance will have to be given to the affected farmers. The main problem facing rice farmers here in Region 2 has been the lack of proper monitoring of the main canal regulators, maintenance of the dam and the water level in the canal due to long rainy seasons. A transparent and efficient regulatory system is essential to ensure that farmers’ crops are protected.

The Ministry of Agriculture should have some emergency measures put in place to alleviate the flooding problems and the supply of irrigation water under a schedule to farmers served (PLEASE SEE PAGE 7)

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Minister Edghill lauds New Amsterdam Hospital staff

- after touring the health facility

By Michael Khan

THE New Amsterdam Hospital, considered the premiere medical facility in Berbice, has attracted the attention of Minister within the Ministry of Finance, Bishop Juan Edghill.

He, recently, commended the administrators of the institution for their efforts in enhancing the physical environment.

The minister, accompanied

by People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C), Member of Parliament (MP) Faizal Jaffarally and Medical Superintendent of the hospital, Dr. Vishalya Sharma, among other officials, toured the complex and spoke

with visitors as he visited several wards.

“I should say that I am not surprised but, I am pleased with what I am seeing. The hospital environment is well kept,” he remarked.

Edghill and his team took the opportunity to interact with nurses and patients in the Maternity Ward and sought comments from a few visitors about the services at the hospital.

“I think it is an encouraging sign that we are overcoming the challenges that we have had in the past and I want to congratulate the management and staff of this complex for their efforts,” he offered.

Minister Edghill pointed out that, based on the information he received, approximately 120,000 persons visit the New Amsterdam Hospital for medical attention on an annual basis.

And what has impressed him even more, is to know that the facility can still be well kept, despite the number of persons traversing it.

“We have had some low points and it’s good to know that we a forging ahead in the business of healthcare,” he remarked.

The Minister commended, as well, the work done in the Paediatric Ward to make it more ‘child friendly.’

ATTACHMENT: Minister Juan Edghill during a discussion with doctors on the corridor of the N/A Hospital.

Stabroek Bazaar beggar sentenced to four months imprisonment for assault KWAME Bruce (no address given) was yesterday sentenced to four months’ imprisonment by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine Beharry for unlawfully and maliciously wounding Pauline Simon at

Stabroek Bazaar in Georgetown on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, and, on the same day, using threatening language to her husband, Safraz Ghani.

Police prosecutor Corporal Bharat Mangru detailed that the

DEFENDANT KWAME BRUCE

two virtual complainants (VC), husband and wife, were shopping in the Stabroek Bazaar area at about 13:10 hrs on the day in question when the defendant, in crutches, approached Ghani and told him that he ‘did stuff’ to him when he was in jail.

Bruce then dropped the crutches, pulled out an ice pick from his waist, and advanced on the couple. After Simon saw what was happening, she held on to the weapon and tried to disarm the defendant, but he hit her to the mouth with his hand, causing her to receive a swelling and laceration to her top lip, according to the prosecutor.

In his defence, Bruce said he was released from prison on December 6 and begged his living around the Bazaar area.

He said he saw Ghani and asked him for help, telling Ghani: “I

Lack of proper monitoring of ...

(FROM PAGE 6) by the Tapakuma conservancy.

Flooding of farmers crops are often an underlying cause of conflict, especially in protracted crises, and are therefore central to planning a response. Equally, flooding out of farmers crops tend to increase conflict with government and farmers, yet the regional administration largely neglect these wider issues on the basis that they are too complex and politically sensitive.

Decision–makers of the rice industry should seek to engage their efforts and tend to focus and encourage small rice farmers to increase their incomes which would improve their quality of life. When their field is flooded by man-made disasters, duckweed can smother the young rice, thus leaving large acreage in the field without rice plants.

It also competes with the rice plants for space and nutrients, reducing tillers and ultimately grain yield.

When the rice crop is flooded out through negligence on behalf of the administration, duckweed becomes uncontrollable and the populations produce rhizomes which infest the soil, thus creating potential problems for subsequent crops. However, the strong wind of change over the years, the government has made massive investment in the rice sector. The billions of dollars spent on pumps, drainage and irrigation systems malfunction and operate inefficiently because of proper management suffering the poor rice farmers who are toiling under harsh and back-breaking methods of production.

The rice industry remains the nation’s largest employer. It provides billions of dollars to farmers, employees and to suppliers of goods and services to the industry. The loss of such huge acreages of rice would be a disaster to the nation and the economy if the industry keeps flooding.

MOHAMED KHAN Former Rice Extension Officer

used to ‘go down’ on you in prison”; but then he saw Ghani reaching for his waist, so he decided to pull out his ice pick in defence.

Bruce said Ghani hit him to his head with his crutches, and he had to hit Ghani’s wife off because he does not have any problems with her.

Bruce also denied using threatening language to Ghani on the day in question.

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Stepfather killing motivated by ‘sweet woman, secret selling of house, ill treatment of wife’ …jury hears

By George Barclay

THE information began flowing after accused Shamiza Khan of Windsor Forest told Police Corporal Oswald Foo about a letter received from her New York-based mother, in which the plot to kill Motilall Singh was hatched.

Corporal Oswald Foo on Tuesday read that statement to Justice Navindra Singh and a mixed jury who are trying Bissoondial Mahadeo, called “Weed Man”, Bibi Farida Khan called “Pum”, Hoosman Khan, called “Strong Man”, and Shamiza Khan, called “Sham”, all of Windsor Forest, West Coast of Demerara.

They are on trial for the murder of Motilall Singh, which occurred on September 7, 2009 at Windsor Forest.

On being conducted in his evidence in chief by State Counsel Mrs. Judith Gildharie-Mursalin, Corporal Foo disclosed the effects of a caution statement taken from 35-year-old Shamiza Khan, called “Sham”.

According to him, Shamiza said: “Officer, my mother lives in New York with my stepfather Motilall Singh.

“During last month, my mother called me by telephone and said that my stepfather wants to sell the house and draw out the money from the bank. She said that he had sweet woman and that he does ill treat her.

“On the 4th August, 2009, my stepfather came into the country. He was staying by me. He came into the country because his brother had died. When my stepfather was in the country, my mother call me and said that my stepfather called her and said that he doesn’t want her and that he wanted a free divorce. I talk to my stepfather and he said that he doesn’t want her and he wants a free divorce. I talk to my stepfather and he said that he doesn’t want my mother.

During the second week in August, my mother call me and said if I could get someone to kill my stepfather and I told her that I will try my best.

“I discussed the matter with my big brother, Hoosman Khan. I told my husband Ayube Hamid about what my mother had said. He told me that he would look for somebody to do the job. My husband bring home “Weedman” and we discussed it.

“Weedman” said he will get somebody to do the job. A couple days after “Weedman” came by me and said he had to get advance to do the job. I called my mother and told her the person wants $300,000 to do the job. My mother told me that she will send the money.

“My mother called me and gave me a receipt number and I went at Western Union at Vreed-en-Hoop and I collected $180,000.

“I gave Farida Khan $150,000 to give “Weedman”. “Weedman” was suppose to kill my stepfather on Friday 4th September, 2009. “Weedman” did not do the job. My husband then said to me that he will do the job. He said that he and “Weedman” gon do it.

“On Sunday, Sept 6th 2009 about 5.30 pm, Hoosman and my stepfather left home to go and drink at Bharat shop at Meten-meer-Zorg. Hoosman knew that my stepfather will get killed tonight.

“About 11 o’ clock, Hoosman call me by telephone and said that they by Bay View. My husband then said that he will get “Weedman”. On Monday the 7th September 2009, my brother call me and said that they leaving Bay View. I told my husband and he and “Weedman” left the yard.

“About 2 o’ clock, my husband and Weedman came and I saw my husband left side shoulder had a wound and it was bleeding.

“I took a cloth and wrapped his hand. My husband told me that he locked off the man and “Weedman” juk him and he got two juks. My husband said that I must pay the man f…..g money let he go out the yard.

“I gave “Weedman” $100,000. My husband told “Weedman” to go out of the yard. My husband went and bathe. When he done he ask me for $10,000. I gave him $10,000.

“When he was leaving the yard, I told him that he must call me so that I could know where he is. He said that he will call me.

“My mother deh also send $160,000 with Western Union. I collected the money at Vreed-en-Hoop “My husband carry away the blood clothes. The police came at my house and bring me at Leonora Police Station along with my brother and sister.”

Mr. Glenn Hanoman is appearing for the number one accused Bissondial Mahadeo, while Senior Counsel, Mr. Bernard De Santos, is representing the other three accused.

The hearing continues today.

GUYANA CHRONICLE Thursday January 9, 2014

Rohee argues minimum wage an issue of affordability

By Vanessa Narine

THE issue as to whether the minimum wage paid to workers is sufficient is not a yes or no question, according to General Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party(PPP), Mr. Clement Rohee.

“It is a question of affordability, what the economy can afford to give,” he argued at a Freedom House press conference on Monday.

Rohee said that, as Government can afford it, consistent yearly increases have been made to the salaries of public servants and billions invested in the provision of social services, education, health and water, among others.

“All those things Government is investing heavily in to help to offset what a wage and a salary would have had to buy if all of these things were privatised or were in private hands.

So we cannot look only at wages and salaries in isolation. “….there are some members of the public who are politically motivated who are crying out for political reasons that salaries and wages that some sections are receiving are not enough, but to say that this is a

He posited that what the average public servant makes would be very sufficient to put the basics on the table and, as our statement said, enable them to acquire some of the material goods every family wants.”

Nadir explained that public servants, in addition to having the benefit of the free or subsidised costs of social services, have opportunities for training which improves their earning abilities.

He pointed out that an in-service teacher, after training, could make as much as $90,000 a month.

“Today, as a result of sustained increases in wages and salaries and benefits, coupled with the enabling financial environment created, workers are in possession of much more disposable income to utilise for their families’ development and the free acquisition

of assets,” Nadir stated.

The Member of Parliament (MP) maintained that Government’s commitment to public servants led to the 2009 Arbitration awarding public servants a 33 percent increase, while the value of all wages and salaries was eroded by 18 percent, owing to the devaluation of the Guyana dollar.

Nadir echoed Rohee’s point in underscoring the affordability and the commitment to consistent pay hikes and improvement of the lives of the Guyanese people.

Public records indicate that Government has been increasing wages and salaries for public servants every year, even during a period when many countries were forced to do the opposite, in the face of financial constraints.

When the current administration came into power in 1992, a public servant’s minimum wage was $3,137 and, by 2005, the figure had risen to $23,204.

Last year, public servants received a five percent pay hike that they deemed insufficient, giving rise to protest action led by the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU).

“We recognise that we need to do something immediately to revive the CAIC; and as a result, we have had an ongoing campaign over the years, led by Dykon Consulting Company in Trinidad, to renew and increase the membership of the CAIC,” he disclosed.

The new President of CAIC said their membership consists of about ten Caribbean and CARIFORUM countries, and that Guyana has been a member of the association for a long time, through the Guyana Manufacturers and Services Association and the PSC. Representations at the CAIC have been done through those bodies over the years, he said, underscoring, “At this point in time, I represent the PSC on the CAIC board; so, therefore, the PSC of Guyana holds the Presidency of the CAIC. The next meeting of the CAIC will be held from January 27 to 28, 2014 in neighbouring Suriname, he said, “to springboard this resuscitation effort of the Caribbean private sector”.

He said they have learnt of the establishment of an Economic Commission of the Caribbean, expressing, “It is our hope that we can also be considered for representation

on that economic commission”.

Additionally, Dookhoo said they are looking at boosting the finances of the CAIC as they move ahead.

The association’s vision is the creation of a Caribbean Private Sector that is internationally competitive and cohesive in its approach to dealing with opportunities and challenges.

CAIC started in 1955 as a private sector mission of the West Indian Incorporated Chambers of Commerce; and in 1970, it was named the Caribbean Association of Industry and Commerce.

Today, CAIC is an umbrella organisation for private sector representative bodies. It is a supporting voice at the regional level for national representative bodies and seeks to impact upon the development, growth and competitive positioning of the Caribbean business environment through partnership activities.

lives of the Guyanese people.

Nadir said: “I go to the market every Sunday. I know what it takes for a family of four or five to put food on the table, to put shelter and so forth.”

VERY SUFFICIENT

Minister Clement Rohee national cry across the country, I would question that,” he said.

Former Labour Minister, Mr. Manzoor Nadir also commented, adding that public servants earn above the minimum wage.

He contended that “nowhere” does it say that a minimum wage is a “living wage”, hence Government’s commitment to continue to improve the

Ramesh Dookhoo elected new CAIC President

By Priya Ali

FORMER Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Mr. Ramesh Dookhoo, was recently elected President of the Caribbean Association of Industry and Commerce (CAIC).

During the General Assembly of the CAIC on November

vate sector in various international and regional organisations, such as in CARICOM. It is the umbrella regional organisation of the private sector. The new board is elected for 2 years.

Dookhoo, who is Chairman of the Trade and Investment Committee of the PSC, in an exclusive interview yesterday

1, 2013, held in Barbados, a new board was elected, headed

by Dookhoo from Guyana. The other members of the board are Secretary Dave Kowlessar of Dykon Consulting Trinidad and Vancouver, Canada; Treasurer Bobbi McKay of Barbados Manufacturing Association; and Vice Presidents Nigel John, Past President CAIC and Anil Padarath of Suriname Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The CAIC represents the interests of the Caribbean pri-

with the Guyana Chronicle, said the CAIC is “a very old association”, and is one of the only broad-based regional private sector associations.

Outlining some of the work to be done, he said, “There is a dire need at this point in time to have a private sector presence at COTED (Council for Trade and Economic Development) meetings and at the level of CARICOM, and for a private sector entity to be recognised

by CARICOM”.

Ramesh Dookhoo

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Old Kai: Chronicles of Guyana

Kaieteur News confirms it made no attempt to verify another scandalous attack before publishing

O

LD Kai has been vindicated once again by the Kaieteur News, popularly known as the “Once upon a time” newspaper. I am sure you can recall in the lead-up to the last elections, (quite conveniently), the Opposition and its supporters in the media, including Kaieteur News, had served to peddle the idea to the public that “Only contractors of a certain ethnicity” were being awarded contracts or for that matter, were involved in this sub-sector altogether.

The sinful allegation was premised on the argument that the PPP/C Government through the award of contracts, had “somehow skillfully” managed to sideline Afro-Guyanese from being involved in this sector since 1992.

Old Kai would hesitate to refer to the reality before 1992 when the Opposition was in Government and such behaviour was actually the case. This has already been well ventilated and as such, I will focus on the present. Kaieteur News in its Tuesday edition, quite conveniently cited one of its mysterious “sources”; however, this time around the source is described as “reliable”.

So we are to assume that the “source” of their libellous article

on the Cheddi Jagan International Airport was “not reliable”, but yet they went ahead and published these lies which served to attack the integrity of all the staff members.

But back to their new-found “reliable source” as the person identified to be attacked by Kaieteur News on this occasion is an “Afro-Guyanese” contractor executing works along the East Coast roadway expansion. And, here I was thinking that such contractors did not exist, that is if you had believed the Opposition “race hate speeches during the elections” and media houses like the “once upon a time” newspaper, which served to perpetuate this perception to members of the public.

In time, everything is eventually exposed and everyone is brought to account and here we have no other than the messenger unravelling the untruths of its previous messages and even more we are informed that the particular contractor has been awarded yet another contract. Old Kai does not know if the allegations levelled against the contractor by Kaieteur News have any merit, but “not once” is mention made in the article of any attempt to verify the accuracy of the report with either the unswerving Minister of Public

Gov’t intends to confirm acting Chancellor & Chief Justice – Opposition Leader rejects move -HPS

HEAD of the Presidential Secretariat Dr. Roger Luncheon yesterday reiterated the intention of President Donald Ramotar to fill the two most senior appointments in the judiciary.

Reporting to the media during his post-Cabinet media briefing, Dr. Luncheon stated that it is the intention of the President to fill the positions of Chancellor of the Judiciary and the Chief Justice with the persons who have been acting in the positions for several years, namely Acting Chancellor Carl Singh and Acting Chief Justice Ian Chang.

Dr. Luncheon explained that the Constitution of Guyana imposes on the President the responsibility of appointment of Constitutional post holders.

“The Constitution pro-

vides for the conditions under which the President discharges such responsibilities,” Dr. Luncheon said. He added that the Constitutional reform process of 2000 introduced mechanisms for meaningful consultations with the Leader of the Opposition for certain appointments. The reform process itself made the approval of the Leader of the Opposition necessary for some appointments, particularly that of the Chancellor and the Chief Justice.

“The president has made those intentions known during consultations with the Leader of the Opposition. The Leader of the Opposition has alternatively proposed a public application process for the filling of those two posts that would provide the security of tenure of the Chancellor and

Four in police custody after separate gun incidents

By Michel Outridge POLICE have arrested three men following a foiled robbery attempt on a family at their Haslington, East Coast of Demerara home yesterday morning.

Police reported that, at about 05:15 hrs Dularie Rajkumar, 63, of South Haslington, was in her house when a trio, one of them armed with a handgun, entered through an open door.

The robbers held up the woman and began assaulting her while demanding cash and jewellery. Her son, Deonauth Rajkumar, who is a licensed firearm holder, was alerted and ventured downstairs to his mother’s assistance.

The gunman discharged a round at Deonauth, who returned fire hitting the robber on his right hand.

The three intruders then ran away to another building some distance away, where they were, subsequently, nabbed by the police, who are continuing their investigations.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a man was also detained after a search of his person yielded an unlicensed gun and ammunition, on Tuesday, in the interior.

It happened about 16:00 hrs, on January 7, when police ranks on a roving patrol searched him at Blackwater, Cuyuni River and found an unlicensed .32 Taurus pistol with six matching rounds.

He remains in custody assisting with the police investigations.

the Chief Justice. In the face of the repeated objections and the undertaking by the Leader of the Opposition not to accept the President’s proposal for the appointment of Acting Chancellor Carl Singh and Acting Chief Justice Ian Chang, it is a fact that the substantive positions would remain vacant and the untenable situation of the highest position of the judiciary in the land being held by an officer without security of tenure is before the people of Guyana and specifically the current acting post holders,” Dr. Luncheon declared.

Dr. Luncheon also questioned why after persons have been acting for many years a public application process must be embarked upon.

“What are we saying by this proposal? After all these years, I can’t conceive going

to the two and saying that they are not fit for the position and will have to compete in an open process, what about the notion of security of tenure?”

The HPS said there is no other country in and out of the Region that has an open application process for selecting persons for the two offices, and according to him, is not the intention of the administration to be the trail blazers in that regard.

Meanwhile, Former Justice Winston Moore will soon be sworn in as the Ombudsman by the President.

Further, Cabinet has approved the appointment of Ms. Michelle Promp the Ambassador Extraordinaire and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to Guyana. The Ambassador will be resident in Paramaribo, Suriname.

Men’s Affairs Bureau to continue sensitising men, boys on being role models

THE Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s, Men’s Affairs Bureau (MAB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education will continue to help and encourage men and boys to realise their true potential as positive role models in communities across the country.

The Bureau held sensitisation workshops in various communities and schools across the country in 2013, helping men and boys understand issues relating to their gender such as anger management, and understanding the need of spouses and women, and the issue of gender equality.

These workshops targeted males who were involved in violence and other domestic issues.

According to Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Jennifer Webster, at a recent press conference, sensitisation sessions were also taken to Lusignan, Timehri and Georgetown prisons where 85 prisoners were sensitised at Lusignan, 450 at Georgetown and 35 prison officers from Timehri prison.

The MAB was launched on March 4, 2010 and is responsible for partnering, organising and coordinating the activities of men and men’s group throughout the country, so as to address issues relating to, and associated with men and masculinity.

Works or any other senior official at the ministry.

This is most alarming as our public needs to be protected from this entity which is clearly not practising “journalism” but is rather running an organised campaign for persons who wish to get even with another or who wish to attack and diminish the possible challenge posed by a competitor in a particular field. It is sounding more and more like “The Godfather” type operation.

How else can one explain the newspaper making no effort to verify very damaging allegations to the particular contractor, which could possibly impact his ability to secure future contracts, thereby affecting the future viability of his company and the security of employment of all his workers?

This callous approach bears the sign of what appears to be a new age “mob hit” rather than “professional journalism”.

Surely, that mysterious “reliable source” must be smiling in their dark corner at having the “mission accomplished” and Kaieteur News is smiling with all the money it is raking in.

Terrence Holder dies VETERAN broadcaster, Terrence Holder, who until recently held the position of Deputy General Manager of the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T), has died.

Mr. Holder died yesterday after battling with cancer. He was 73 and had retired on account of illness.

He was better known for his involvement in broadcasting as the General Manager of the Guyana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) for a number of years.

At the GBC he was well-respected for his initiative, creativity and drive, and made a name for himself through productions of well researched and presented documentaries.

After the change Terrence Holder of government in 1992, he served on the board of directors of GBC’s successor, National Communications Network (NCN).

Holder, in the late 70s, also held a senior position within the Ministry of Information (GIS), with Minister of Information, Yvonne Harewood-Benn and Chief Information Officer, Allan Fenty.

Meanwhile, he also served the Guyana Cricket Board and the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA), the latter having only last year congratulated him for his contribution to that association.

He was remembered by former GBC Programme Manager, Margaret Lawrence as someone who was liberal and allowed much leverage for creativity in radio production- his forte. “He was a very liberal manager. He knew creativity, he encouraged it and he was very supportive as a general manager,” she said.

Lawrence credited Holder for having brought many innovative ideas to the Caribbean as Secretary General of the CBU, noting that Holder was “... all about broadcasting and was an excellent producer,” Lawrence said.

She remembered him as someone who never lost the common touch and was always willing to meet with old radio colleagues.

After becoming Deputy General Manager of GT&T, Mr. Holder was struck a devastating blow with the death of his wife Yvonne Lois in August, 2007. Mrs. Lois Yvonne Holder, who was Technical Co-ordinator of the Technical Action Service Unit (TASU) of the CARICOM Secretariat, collapsed at the Johan Pengel Airport in Suriname where she was awaiting a flight to Guyana after completing a mission on behalf of the Secretariat in that country.

The Guyana Chronicle joins in extending condolences to the bereaved family members of Mr. Holder.

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Countries lagging to meet PPP has int’l obligations create names for challenge for agro-exports possible PAC nominations

By Vanessa Narine

By Vanessa Narine

THE Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the National Assembly, over the weekend, invited nominations for the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) in an advertisement.

And General Secretary of the ruling party, Clement Rohee, on Monday told members of the media that the party has possible names for the nomination.

Speaking at a press conference at Freedom House, he said, “The PPP is never barren of ideas in any area…we have names.”

He added that he is not in a position to disclose the names.

Under article 212 of the Constitution, the PPC shall comprise five members who shall have “expertise and experience in procurement, legal, financial and administrative matters”. The president shall appoint the members after they have been nominated by the PAC and approved by not less than two-thirds of the National Assembly. “…the PAC hereby invites stakeholders, political parties, civil organisations as well as individuals, who have an interest in the establishment and proper working of the Public Procurement Commission, to submit the names of persons eligible to be considered as commissioners,” the ad said.

It added that the PAC wishes that the Commission would reflect, as far as is possible, the social, gender and political make-up of the country.

The ad read, “The nominees should first and foremost be competent to carry out the required duties. The usual considerations regarding the need to be of good repute, without criminal records and no history of bankruptcy, apply.”

All submissions have to be sent to the Clerk of the Committee, Public Accounts of Committee, Committees Division, Parliament Office, Public Buildings, Brickdam, Georgetown.

A deadline of Monday, January 20, 2014, has been set.

The establishment of the PPC, according to Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, at the last sitting of the National Assembly, made it clear that the Procurement (Amendment) Bill has to come before the Commission is set up.

Members of Parliament, at that sitting, deferred the second reading of the Procurement (Amendment) Bill to a date within the next six months, following a motion moved by Government Chief Whip, Gail Teixeira – a motion moved after six hours of debate.

The Bill is an act to amend the 2003 principal Procurement Act by making changes to section 54 deleting subsection six.

Section 54 deals with Cabinet’s involvement in reviewing the award of procurement contracts and the phasing out of its functions with the establishment of a Public Procurement Commission (PPC), in the interest of de-centralising the procurement process.

Subsection six states that: “Cabinet’s involvement shall cease upon the establishment of the Public Procurement Commission, except in relation to those matters referred to in subsection one which are pending.”

The Opposition’s arguments are based on the fact that the PPC’s establishment negates the need for Cabinet’s role.

Considering the calls for amendments to the Procurement (Amendment) Bill, the Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh, maintains that the government’s position, grounded in legislative principles, was not “disputed, disagreed with, debunked or disproven” bythe joint-Opposition.

He stressed that the crux of the government’s argument is the fact that the Cabinet is “clothed” with the responsibility to be accountable to the National Assembly for public spending; and to be held accountable, the Cabinet must have a role in the procurement process.

Singh stated in maintaining Cabinet’s role in the process, the Bill makes no case for increased involvement and does not diminish the functions of the PPC, as was argued.

He also noted that similar jurisdictions have similar, and in many cases, greater powers vested in their Cabinets.

Parliament’s next sitting, where the future of the Bill can come up again, is scheduled for January 16.

GOVERNMENT has invested some $80M over the last year in advancing the work of the Pesticide and Toxic Chemicals Control Board (PTCCB), which also receives grant funding from other sources.

However, Agriculture Minister, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, in an interview with the Guyana Chronicle, explained that the successes made, in particular as it relates to the obligations under international agreements, have both its advantages and disadvantages.

He said, “While we have these international agreements, the timely implementation of those is critical. Currently it (implementation) is a problem for some countries and it creates a problem for Guyana.”

According to him, Guyana is making progress after endorsing a National Implementation Plan (NIP), under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), which listed chemicals for phased out use and others for complete banning.

“Guyana, being a signatory, has been following the rules,” Ramsammy said.

On the other hand, the minister noted that the challenge, despite the successes made, particularly with phasing out chemicals used to kill fungi that affect food crops, will be seen in the export market.

He said, “If the countries that are closely linked through export are not in sync with how they implement the Stockholm convention, we will end up with a messy situation.

“With the support of GEF (Global Environment Facility) Guyana can say we are ahead of some countries.

“All of us in the Caribbean are signatories to the Convention and we are all supposed to phase out, for example, the use of methyl bromide by 2012,

which was used to fumigate crops before we export them, so no pest will be exported out of Guyana.

“Guyana has used alternatives; but the trouble is if a country we are exporting to is

Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy not at the same stage as we are and still their regulations utilize methyl bromide and require methyl bromide, we will be in trouble.

“When we export fresh products to countries that are lagging behind and require methyl bromide, when the product arrives at their port, they are required to be fumigated with methyl bromide.

“The result is that the ship either returns to Guyana or we fumigate on board before it goes into the country.”

Ramsammy maintained that Guyana will continue its efforts to meet its international obligations.

REGULATION Asked about regulations in the sector, given the guidelines set out by the Stockholm Convention, the minister noted that 154 vendors have been licensed

…says Minister Ramsammy

as distributors of the chemicals.

He said, “The reasoning, when people hear that number is that we have 154 vendors, but no we do not have 154 vendors.

“It would be nice; but the truth is we still have unregulated vendors, which is why we have been focused on educating vendors themselves, so they are better aware of who they sell to and how to store.

“We are seeing the impacts of that education and we are also working with famers to ensure they use these chemicals more responsibly.”

He pointed out that there are a large number of chemicals that come into the country, and as indispensable as they are, they have to be regulated.

“As an agriculture country, they are indispensable yes, but they have their own dangers,” Ramsammy said. “The ministry registered 147 different pesticides for importation. This is a large group that has to be regulated.”

He added that in his view, Guyanese are still “generally reckless” in the use of these chemicals.

The minister said, “We have very little appreciation for their dangers. We have a healthy appreciation for their uses, but it is the dangers to our health and well-being, as well as the environmental impact we have to be cognizant of, and for all of these reasons we regulate their use….it is this recognition that saw us establishing the Pesticide and Toxic Chemicals Control Act.” He stated that while the chemicals allowed are being regulated and those slated for phasing out are being replaced by alternatives, others that have been banned under the Convention are the focus of talks with the Food and Agricultural

Organisation (FAO).

“Those on our hands have to be stockpiled and we are working with the FAO on building storage facility for these obsolete chemicals, and working on how these will be destroyed,” Ramsammy said.

UPGRADING The Agriculture Minister underscored another major development with the PTCCB, the $5M works in 2013 to upgrade the laboratory.

“It is the most up-to-date laboratory to ensure that the food we use and export are safe,” he said.

The laboratory is now better equipped to carry out quality control analyses for pesticides, and has an increased capability to perform evaluations of the kinds and levels of pesticides and toxic residues in plants, soils, crops and animal produce, among other functions that see the lab assisting growers to comply with established international standards, especially for target markets.

Ramsammy explained that the lab works with the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI), the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) and the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB).

“Working with these other entities, as well as the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), we are examining several other new developments to improve our output,” he said.

The minister stressed the importance of the work of the PTCCB and maintained that its functions will continue to be improved and upgraded in the interest of advancing the agriculture sector.

Majority of Guyanese refusing to pay rates, taxes - according to Local Gov’t Minister

By Savitri Laikram

MINISTER of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Ganga Persaud, has indicated that there is, indeed, an issue whereby the majority of Guyanese are refusing to pay their rates and taxes.

In a telephone interview on Monday, he said there are many reasons why citizens would not want to pay their rates and taxes, including that the ratepayers are usually dissatisfied with the services received.

He said many people are expecting the services to be provided for free and they just do not want to pay.

Minister Persaud added that the present economic situ-

Minister Ganga Persaud ation also contributes to many persons having a rather large build-up of unpaid rates and taxes.

He said one of the most

common factors is that the owners of the properties are, usually, out of the country for prolonged periods or have migrated and no one takes on the responsibility of paying their rates and taxes.

Persaud mentioned that another factor is the attitude of staff at municipalities or Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs).

He added that there are many instances where the operating hours of the local authority are the same as working schedules in the country, so payments cannot be made by persons who are not granted time off to do so.

Nevertheless, Minister Persaud insisted that it is vital for persons to pay rates and taxes,

as that money is needed for payment to deliver services, such as cleaning drains and disposing of garbage.

He urged that, no matter what the situation is, resources should be put aside for paying taxes, noting there are serious penalties for non-payment.

Persaud advised that persons consider a proper budget to make sure that, at the end of the year, there is enough money available for rates and taxes and avoid the penalties.

He pointed out that, daily, measures are being put in place to ensure better quality services are provided at the level of the local authorities and municipalities.

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Deaconess Carlotta Dodson, Generation Next administrator, dies at 66 --interment set for January 14

By Shirley Thomas

THE First Assembly of God C hu rch a t L & P Dur ba n Street, Wortmanville is currently mourning the loss of longstanding member Deaconess Carlotta Dodson, administrator of its educational institution ‘Generation Next’.

A former Assistant Commissioner of Police and Deputy Chief Immigration Officer D.S.M (W142), the 66-yearold Deaconess Dodson had also served in the Executive Leadership of the Assemblies of God in Guyana.

Following a brief period of hospitalisation, she died at a medical institution in Georgetown on Monday, just a few weeks short of celebrating another milestone, later this month.

Deaconess Dodson was, for a number of years, attached to the Confidential Registry of the Commissioner of Police. Having served the GPF with distinction, she was promoted to the level of Assistant Police Commissioner, and executed the duties of Deputy Chief Immigration Officer for a number of years; retiring on February 1, 2002 after giving more than 30 years of yeoman service to the Guyana

Deaconess Carlotta Dodson, former Assistant Commissioner of Police and Deputy Chief Immigration Officer Police Force.

After retirement, Ms. Dodson, who had been an active member of the First Assembly of God Church for well over twenty years, took up appointment as Administrator of ‘Generation Next’, a position she held to the time of her death.

‘Generation Next’ is owned and operated by

Judith Singh died from a stab wound

A POST-MORTEM performed on the body of Judith Singh of Dredge Creek, Pomeroon, on Tuesday revealed she died from a stab wound to the chest, police said.

The decomposed body of Judith Singh was found among some bushes at Dredge Creek on January 6, 2014. She was reported missing to the police on December 26, last.

Her reputed husband is in police custody assisting with investigations.

The mother of two was last seen alive after she had a conversation with a relative after which her whereabouts were uncounted for until her decomposing corpse Murdered: Judith Singh. was found.

She was at the time residing with her reputed husband whom she accused of being physically abusive to her, and she was said to be on medication since she was not so well recently.

Police yesterday said that the suspect, who remains in police custody, will be arraigned in court shortly.

the First Assembly of God Church. It is a premier Christian academic institution that ventured out as a technical and vocational school for young people; but, over the last five years, has more than fulfilled its mandate and has moved on to encompass other areas of academic studies, including science and languages.

Ms Dodson had been a deaconess for the last three years. She took up appointment as Administrator of Generation Next from the time of its inception, and just recently officiated for a final time, though least expected - at the fifth and final graduation ceremony during her tenure.

In an interview with Deaconess Merissa Massiah, who deputised as Administrator of the institution in Ms Dodson’s absence, Ms Dodson was described as a ‘valued warrior’. “She was a wonderful person -- polite, loving and caring -- who went the extra mile to ensure that not only the academic needs of her students were met, but demonstrated an abiding interest in the welfare of the students as well.

“She managed the teaching faculty of Generation Next, but had a keen interest in the welfare of the students, and was there for them every step of the way,” Deaconess Merissa Massiah said. Ms Massiah said Generation Next was literally Deaconess Dodson’s baby.

Of Deaconess Dodson’s personality, Ms Massiah asserted: “I’d say she was driven. She was visionary,

diligent, and somebody who gets things done. With a background of being in the Police Force for so many years, she brought that same type of structured militancy and order to this appointment.

“She was a hard working person, and helped a lot with the structure of Generation Next: building a data base, putting structure to ideas,” Massiah said.

News of Deaconess Dodson’s demise has left the entire membership of First Assembly of God in deep shock and great sadness. It is inconceivable that the Assembly could lose one of such an indomitable spirit.

“We have lost a very special person,” Massiah said.

“One who, after retirement, could have done so many other things with her life, but who chose to dedicate her time and energies to seeing that the next generation has a future; that the future is secure, and that they are equipped with critical life skills. Generation Next has lost a valued warrior,” she concluded.

Expressing deep sadness at her passing, Deputy Commissioner (Administration)

Snake causes a stir at the zoo

THIS live snake, approximately 3 feet in length, was discovered on the fence that protects the caimans swamp at the Zoological Park on Monday, when it was noted by a passerby.

He alerted the park security, who then took a twig and pushed the snake back into some nearby trees.

It created quite a stir among the persons present, while parents could be seen ushering their kids away and out of the zoo.

One parent was heard talking about improper safety measures at the zoo, as children usually walk closely to the fence to view the caimans, and it was lucky that someone saw the reptile before it could have caused any trouble.

The snake on the fence at the zoo

Balram Persaud said of Ms. Dodson, “She was always a cheerful person, even though a strict disciplinarian. Generally a quiet individual, she was a ‘people person’, and you could have communicated with her easily.”

Meanwhile, Ms. Dodson’s only surviving son, Travis, amidst deep devastation, said he has many pleasant memories of his mother, but one of the things that have stuck with him and will somehow help to bring him strength and courage is the manner in which she demonstrated absolute faith in God to the time of her death.

He reminisced on her final moments. “I can recall she was very prayerful, even in discomfort… I saw her just praying and praising God, even though she was in severe pain. It is something I can never forget, her fervent faith in God.” Deaconess Carlotta Dodson leaves to mourn her only son Travis, a student of the University of Guyana; three sisters, three brothers, and other relatives and friends.

Arrangements are being made for her interment on Tuesday.

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Private sector to present position on national budget soon

By Vanessa Narine

and collaborative efforts with every person, stakeholder and political party who shares our vision and our progressive plan of building a modern and united THE national budget is to be presented within a few months to the National Guyana. This has been our approach over the last 60 years.”

Assembly.

And Head of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Ronald Webster, told TRIPARTITE TALKS the Guyana Chronicle that a meeting with stakeholders is scheduled soon to formalise the sector’s position, which will be presented to Minister of Finance, On the note of the Tripartite Budget Committee, Rohee maintained that the Dr. Ashni Singh. government’s position has always been that preparation of the national budget On the issue of being consulted in the budget preparation process, Webster is the responsibility of the current administration. said: “We maintain dialogue.”

Efforts at tripartite talks were made since the commitment given by PresPresident of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), ident Donald Ramotar in 2011.

Clinton Urling, in an invited comment, added that the GCCI will be part of the However, these were challenged by the inability of parties to reach a PSC’s stakeholder meeting, so one position from the combined private sector consensus. will be presented to the Finance Minister.

The last meeting, the 2013 budget consultations, between the three parties He said: “We expect to meet soon. The norm is we (the combined private ended on a negative note and as a result the opposition parties gutted the budget sector) arrange a meeting to agree on a position and formulate one position.” by $31.4 billion from $208.8 billion to $177.4 billion.

POLITICAL CONSULTATIONS

CONSENSUS CALLS

On the matter of consultation among political parties, General Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party, Clement Rohee, acknowledged on Monday that “from all indications” the joint-Opposition is likely to cut the 2014 Budget.

At a press conference held at Freedom House, he made it clear that the government is aware of its responsibilities in the Budget preparation process and as such the PPP does not have to call for any stakeholder to be included in the consultations going forward.

ANTI-DEVELOPMENTAL AGENDA Rohee said: “From all indications, they plan to cut the budget this year and continue in every respect with their anti-developmental agenda.

“It’s our duty, however, to dialogue and consult with them. This, we shall continue to do. We hope we manage to persuade them to act in the national interest.

“The alternative is that they will continue to be a cross which every Guyanese will have to bear.”

The General Secretary stressed that engagement on what is a major policy statement and vision for Guyana must be premised on sincerity and based upon trust.

“Our 60 years in political struggle has taught us well to recognise a wolf in sheep’s clothing,” he said.

According to him, there is need to intensify collaboration with stakeholders going forward.

Rohee said: “We have always been and we will continue to pursue dialogue

Both major political parties have since made public statements on the need for stakeholders to collaborate on the way forward, in the best interest of the Guyanese people.

The ruling party’s General Secretary, at a prior press conference, made it clear that the realisation of democratic consolidation and participatory democracy, tenets of party principles, are grounded in the need to build trust at the political level and create political space for all.

He added that building trust among local political parties is a work in progress.

Rohee explained that in the years of the late Desmond Hoyte, trust among the two main political factions was being established, but the “little trust” achieved between the parties “for some reason or other” soon dissipated.

Days after his statement, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), called for a new ‘social contract’ to be agreed on in order to address Guyana’s pressing political, economic and social problems and to foster greater unity, security and progress.

The new agreement proposed by the APNU focuses on allowing major sections of society – including the government, political opposition, trade unions, private sector and civil society – to settle on a broad national programme to move the country forward, as it relates to reaching a consensus on the goals of national development; establishing a sustainable institutional architecture and creating effective policy instruments for the achievement of the objectives of the ‘contract’.

The ruling party, according to Rohee, is currently reviewing this.

Attempts by the Guyana Chronicle to secure a comment from the Minister of Finance on the status of the budget preparations proved futile.

GPL plan mainte progra

- to ensure e reliable powe

By Michel Outridge

THE Guyana Power and Light during 2014, major overhauls are s operated and maintained units.

According to the power compan by the end of July 2014, when the en-Hoop, West Coast of Demerara, The GPL in a statement added in keeping with manufacturers’ rec last for 10 days each.

It noted that they also form par gramme aimed at ensuring efficient GPL said that overhauls are exe in proper working condition to facil to their valued customers and to m result from lack of maintenance.

The power company also gave a will continue to maintain all of th country to ensure their continued rel The company expressed than port in 2013 and is encouraging co

Sea defen

THE sea defence works under way at Mosquito Hall/Lancaster, Mahaica, with staff from the Ministry’s Force Account Unit, were scheduled to be completed last evening.

Meanwhile, the contractor – M&B Construction - hired to rehabilitate a section of the earthen embankment and slope, has begun stockpiling materials [rocks and clay] to begin capping the undermined area. It is expected that within another two weeks work in that area will be completed.

As was reported previously, two major contracts involving the rehabilitation of concrete river defences at Mosquito Hall/ Lancaster were executed during the period 2011 to 2012. These works addressed problemat-

Traffic Chief urges road users to remain alert to reduce fatal accidents - 103 accidents with 112 deaths, including 10 children recorded in 2013

By Michel Outridge CHIEF Traffic Officer, Hugh Denhert yesterday appealed to all categories of road users to remain alert when using the roadways in an effort to reduce fatal accidents.

He said that the Guyana Police Force (GPF) recorded one more fatal accident for this January period compared to 2013 and even that is too much.

“This year so far we had one accident with one death while for the same period last year we recorded two accidents with two deaths,” Denhert said.

The GPF Traffic Department recorded 103 accidents with 112 deaths, with 10 being

children for 2013.

Denhert explained that with the resources at hand they have done reasonably well given the fact there is an additional 10,000 vehicles on the roads annually. However, they want to keep fatal accidents to a minimum.

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LOOK OUT FOR SCHOOLCHILDREN The Chief Traffic Officer added that with the start of the new school term road users should be on the lookout for children at all times and remain attentive at the wheel.

or far too long persons have not come forward to make reports against the lawlessness of minibus operators and they should assist the police in this regard to make the roads a safer place for all – Traffic Chief

He added that traffic campaigns will be enhanced across the country but there are some setbacks in view of understaffing, while court cases often require some traffic ranks to get time off to appear.

TARGETTING ERRANT DRIVERS Denhert is also appealing to road users to cooperate whenever the police are on the roads to ensure their safety, since they have ongoing traffic campaigns targeting errant drivers who drink and drive and even those who speed.

MINIBUSES Meanwhile, on the issues of minibus overloading and arbitrary fare increases, Denhert said that passengers need to make a report to the nearest police station, giving the licence plate number of the vehicle being cited for such offences and the police would deal with those matters as early as possible.

He noted that for far too long persons have not come forward to make reports against the lawlessness of the minibus operators and they should assist the police in this regard to make the roads a safer place for all.

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ny, seven of these overhauls are due e new generation facility at Vreed, is expected to be commissioned. d that the overhauls are performed commendations and are expected to

rt of GPL’s rigid maintenance prot and reliable power generation. ecuted to ensure that all engines are litate a reliable supply of electricity mitigate any potential risks that may

assurance to all customers that they heir generating engines across the liability to supply quality electricity. nks to all customers for their supontinued support and cooperation

Gov’t mulls enhanced incentive programme to boost tourism product - to encourage entries into entertainment industry

product. The effect was enormous and it was a logical development of the government’s aggressive policy on tourism development in Guyana,” the HPS remarked.

“I anticipate that the modest incentive package that currently exists now that we see what benefits can accrue

By Telesha Ramnarine GOVERNMENT is considering the expeditious introduction of an enhanced incentive package for Guyana and its tourism product in order to encourage more entries into the entertainment industry.

Secretary to the Cabinet, Dr Roger Luncheon made the disclosure yesterday during his usual post-Cabinet news conference at the Office of the President in Georgetown.

Luncheon, who is also Head of the Presidential Secretariat (HPS), was speaking in the context of the recent concert headlined by ninetime Grammy award winner John Legend and Reggae Icon Beres Hammond at the Guyana National Stadium which attracted over 15,000 patrons.

The patrons, according to Luncheon, were reported “to

The focus would be on removing the bottlenecks and obstacles that currently exist with regard to tourism development in Guyana.

“And if we have to wait until the budget measures provide an opportunity for that to be done, then so shall it be,” Luncheon continued.

He also expressed confidence that acting Tourism

‘Cabinet readily grasped the significance of the success of that (John Legend/Beres Hammond) promotion, specifically regarding the Guyana tourism product. The effect was enormous and it was a logical development of the government’s aggressive policy on tourism development in Guyana’ – Dr. Luncheon

Dr Roger Luncheon have been enthralled” by the entertainers.

“Cabinet readily grasped

the significance of the success of that promotion, specifically regarding the Guyana tourism

from the tourism development in Guyana, that that investment package, according to the call that was made at Cabinet, being expeditiously upgraded and specific elements directed at promoting the orderly development of tourism…”

Minister, Irfaan Ali would work tirelessly to have the incentive programme put before Cabinet and brought into play to enhance tourism development and its contribution to the national economy.

nce works at Mahaica should have been completed last evening

c sections of sea defences which were undermined and requently overtopped during pring tides.

In addition to concrete works, a total of 700m of roded earthen embankment was rehabilitated and adjaent façade drains constructd for the storage and coneyance of overtopping disharge in order to reinforce he flood defence system.

The ministry notes that major reconstruction works ave also been scheduled for Mosquito Hall/Lancaster under ts 2014 Capital Programme or certain critical sections.

Designs are currently being finalised for projects involving the reconstruction of river defences in the area which will be advertised for public tendering during January 2014.

Furthermore, the Mahaica area was recently included in a list of vulnerable coastal/riverine communities specifically mentioned in the ministry’s monthly spring tide advisory published in the local print media.

And it must be noted that there were no reports of flooding at the Mosquito Hall/Lancaster area during the recent spring tides period.

The Force Account Unit sealing the section with rocks.

Sandcrete bags being filled into cavity by Force Account Unit team.

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Outgoing passenger allegedly caught with cocaine at CJIA remanded to Jan 13

CHIEF Magistrate Ms Priya Sewnarine-Beharry yesterday refused bail to 58-year-old Edward Jones, a Canada-bound citizen (no address given) who, on Tuesday, January 7, allegedly was discovered concealing 9.545 kg of cocaine, reportedly for the purpose of trafficking, in the false bottom of his suitcase whilst at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) at Timehri, East Bank of Demerara.

Police Corporal Bharat Mangru, prosecuting, told the court that at approxi-

mately 13:45 hrs on the day in question, the defendant was a transit passenger on a flight destined for Canada when ranks from the narcotics branch asked him to step off the aircraft to undergo a routine check, during which a false bottom was observed on his suitcase. Police broke the false bottom of the suitcase and a whitish substance in transparent bags was revealed.

Jones was told of the offence and was cautioned, but he denied any knowledge of the presence of the substance

in his suitcase.

Represented by Attorn e y - a t - L a w, M r. M a r c e l Bobb, in association with Attorney-at-Law, Mr. Roger Yearw ood, J ones pleaded not guilty to the offence of trafficking in a prohibited substance.

Defence counsel, Bobb, saying that Jones was suffering from hypertension and diabetes, requested reasonable bail in relation to his client’s medical condition. The lawyer said his client is not a flight risk, since he has a “child mother” with offspring in

Guyana, and his passport is in police custody.

Prosecutor Corporal Mangru objected to bail on grounds that the defendant has no ties to this country, and during investigation and questioning, had told the police that he has no relatives in Guyana.

Bail was refused, and the matter was transferred to the Providence Magistrate’s Court for January 13.

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AROUND THE COURTS With Geeta Rampersaud

Defendant Edward Jones

Armed robbery defendant refused bail in Chief Magistrate’s court TWENTY-YEAR-OLD Wendell Austin of Lot 134 Canterbury Walk Beterverwagting, East Coast of Demerara was yesterday remanded by Chief Magistrate, Priya Sewnarine-Beharry on a robbery offence.

The accusation against Austin is that on Saturday, January 4, at Longden Street, Georgetown, being in company of others and armed with a knife, he robbed Kishan Persaud of one Toshiba laptop computer, one Blackberry Gold cellular phone, one silver band and ring, and $15,000 in cash, together valued $216,000.

Austin pleaded not guilty to the offence, but Police Corporal Bharat Mangru, prosecuting, told the court that on the day in question, at around 00:30 hrs, Persaud was proceeding along Longden Street heading to the Timehri Minibus Park when the defendant, in company of another male, placed a knife to his neck and relieved him of the articles mentioned in the charge. The matter was reported and the defendant was positively identified by the virtual complainant in an ID parade.

The Chief Magistrate asked Austin if he had any pending matter or prior conviction, and he said he had pending an assault matter in another court.

The prosecutor successfully opposed bail, citing the seriousness and prevalence of the offence, and the case was postponed to January 24.

Dredge owner assaults, shoots former employee who requested payment due

THIRTY-THREE-year-old dredge owner Ryan Couchman of Lot 1360 Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank of Demerara was yesterday granted $150,000 bail for allegedly discharging a loaded firearm at a former employee.

Couchman pleaded not guilty to the allegation that on Saturday, December 21, 2013, at Georgetown, he discharged a loaded firearm with intent

to harm or disfigure Jarred Hamilton.

Police prosecutor Corporal Bharat Mangru told the court that Hamilton had been employed with Couchman, and on the day in question, Hamilton saw Couchman and others sitting in a car, and approached him to inquire about money which Couchman had owed him.

Couchman reportedly be-

came annoyed and punched Hamilton to his mouth. Later that day, Hamilton again saw Couchman, but this time Couchman allegedly drew a firearm and gun-butted Hamilton to his head, after which he discharged two rounds at Hamilton, one of which hit him in the right leg, before making good his escape.

A t t o r n e y - a t - l a w, M r.

George Thomas, representing Couchman, requested that bail be granted at a reasonable sum, since the offence is bailable.

Thomas said his client has no reason to tamper with any witness, and is willing to report to the police.

The prosecutor did not object to bail, but asked that the sum be substantial. Bail was granted, and Couchman was ordered to report to the police every Friday at 5.00 pm.

The case was put off to February 7.

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Two and a half million

CJ to decide on right of GNBA to increase fees for TV broadcast

By George Barclay DOES the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) have the right to impose a $2.5M fee for broadcasting on television?

THE answer to the above question will be given in an upcoming decision by Acting Chief Justice, Mr. Ian Chang.

This follows a notice of motion by owners of certain television stations who have challenged the authority in court.

Justice Chang, who completed the hearing of the matter on Monday last, has reserved his decision.

The applicant, Vishnu Ramdhani, Savitree Sharma, Nyjel Fraser and Jacob Rambarran, who own and operate licensed television stations, claimed that

during the month of September, 2013, the GNBA, under Chairman Bibi Shadick, wrote to them advising them of the following fees: (a) use of channel fee of $240, 000, and (b) licence fee $2,500,000.

The applicants approached the court for a Writ of Certiorari. At the ex parte stage, they won the first round of the battle when the Chief Justice, after hearing arguments from counsel of the applicants granted a Nisi Order of Certiorari and directed the GNBA and Bibi Shadick, in her capacity as Chairman, to show cause why their/ her decision to impose a licence fee of $2,500,000, should not be quashed, as a decision which is ultra vires, null and void, on the basis that the GNBA had no authority to delegate its power to determine and prescribe fees

for the issuance of licences for television broadcasting to the Cabinet, and on the further basis, that the GNBA had no authority to impose or arbitrarily increase licence fees by 100% which imposition was excessive, exorbitant, unreasonable and without economic or other lawful basis.

H o w e v e r, t h e m a t t e r reached the inter partes stage last Monday, with Lawyer Nigel Hughes, representing the applicants and Mr. Adrian Smith representing the respondent.

The parties discussed the issue as it related to the law.

At the conclusion, the Chief Justice reserved his decision and told his hearers that notices would be served on them in respect to the date of decision.

Former SS soldier, 88, charged over 1944 village massacre in France (Reuters) - GERMAN prosecutors have charged an 88-year-old former member of Hitler’s elite Waffen SS with taking part in a World War Two massacre of hundreds of French villagers, nearly 70 years after one of the most infamous Nazi atrocities.

In the methodical June 1944 slaughter, SS soldiers took the small village of Oradour-surGlane in central France by surprise and killed nearly all its inhabitants within a few hours.

They killed 642 men, women and children.

The men were herded into barns and shot dead while the women and children were burned alive in the village church.

“The prosecution charges an 88-year-old pensioner from Cologne with (joining in) the destruction of Oradour-surGlane in France,” said Achim Hengstenberg, court spokesman in the western German city.

“He and another shooter are said to have killed 25 men in a barn with his machinegun. He is also said to have aided the burning down of the village church.”

The accused denies the charges, saying he did not fire a single shot in Oradour, according to his lawyer Rainer Pohlen.

He even said he tried to save the lives of some.

“He could have fired. He says, however, ‘I had the great luck of being deployed for something else’,” Pohlen said.

“He said ‘I heard shots, I saw people shouting, I saw the village burning. It was terrible.

It was absolutely awful. But I was not myself involved in any of the action’,” the lawyer added, quoting his client.

Hengstenberg said the charge lay with the young offenders chamber of the Cologne court because the suspect was only 19 years old at the time of the crime. He was not named in the statement. The young offenders chamber will decide whether or not to open proceedings against the aged accused.

LACK OF EVIDENCE

The SS unit decided to wipe Oradour-sur-Glane off the map as an example to French Resistance guerrillas after a vehicle carrying an SS doctor was ambushed on a road leading to the village and its occupants abducted.

Among those killed were 207 children, the youngest eight weeks old. Only five men and a woman survived the massacre.

“It’s important that we find someone even if it’s 70 years afterwards,” Robert Hebras, one of the six survivors, told French broadcaster BFM TV. Oradour is an ambiguous symbol because it represents not just the atrocities committed by the Nazis but also a post-war failure to punish the perpetrators.

Heinz Lammerding, the Waffen SS general in command of the unit that committed the massacre, was captured by Allied forces but never extradited to France and was sentenced to

death in absentia by a Bordeaux military court in 1951. He died in his bed in Bavaria in 1971.

Hengstenberg said the new charge resulted from a fresh look at a previous investigation into the events.

In 1953, 12 Alsatian soldiers who took part in the massacre while serving in the German army were sentenced to life in prison and one to death, but France’s parliament immediately pardoned them in the name of “national reconciliation”.

Their province of Alsace had been annexed by Germany in 1940 and Alsatians were deemed to have been forced to join the Nazi army, even though some clearly enlisted voluntarily.

Earlier on Wednesday, a German court dismissed a case against a 92-year-old man accused of killing a Dutch resistance fighter in World War Two when he was in the SS, citing a loss of evidence.

Aries March 21 - April 19

You may have been planning on spending some time alone tonight -- but you need to expand that social calendar! The entire day turns out to be far livelier and more packed with various shenanigans than you’d have imagined possible. Don’t worry too much about it -- your sweetheart has become quite used to dealing with last-minute situations, and has probably planned ahead. Ask about plan B.

Taurus April 20 - May 20

You can’t handle anything superficial today. The deeper side of life is all that appeals to you, so toss out the light-hearted chit-chat and surface conversation. You can experience depth, intensity and meaningful exchanges pretty easily on a day like today, and it’s not like you haven’t earned them. You’ve been handling everyone else’s issues, putting up with their plans and listening to their problems for a little too long, so take care of your own needs now.

Gemini May 21 - June 21

You’ve never had a real problem dealing with that fine line between platonic and romantic relationships, though others certainly do. It’s because you’ve never had to think twice about which side anyone happens to fall on -- not until recently, at least. You’re not supposed to feel jealous when the people we’re ‘just friends’ with show interest in someone else, right? Take time to think through your feelings.

Cancer June 22 - July 22

Remember that big secret that seemed so important just yesterday? It might be impossible to hide it again today -- if you even care any more! That doesn’t mean you can’t start the day trying, or that you can’t make it clear that you need to be consulted the next time this situation comes up. You know perfectly well that nothing stays secret forever -- and isn’t this something you really should be proud of, anyway?

Leo July 23 - August 22

Your old friend the spotlight is back in your life. You’re more than used to it, and it probably doesn’t even excite you much anymore. It might get a bit awkward, though, since you’re looking for a bit more privacy than the spotlight affords. You and a certain someone need to spend some much-needed quality time alone, so what can you do?If your fans are particularly fervent, you may just need to be patient.

Virgo August 23 - September 22

You wake up feeling quite brave this morning, and, to celebrate, you may decide to try something a bit out-there that you’ve always wanted to do. You’ve got a bigger safety net than most in place for the time being, so you really don’t have much to worry about.

Still, why not take your sweetie or best bud along for the adventure? Think of what a great story this will make to tell the kids -- or grandkids, or reporters.

Libra September 23 - October 22

Some issues just never seem to go away, no matter now hard we try. You’re facing something like that today -- for the hundredth time, most likely. The way things are looking, you’ve got your work cut out for you. The solution likely involves working closely with someone who isn’t at all tough on the eyes. After it’s over, you’ll have something to legitimately gloat about to your friends.

Scorpio October 23 - November 21

You’ve feeling kind of strange, and may have been trying to figure it out all day. You woke up on the crazy side of bed, and you just can’t shake it. Don’t be too surprised if you realise that it’s quite familiar. Your passion, is back and it doesn’t just apply to someone you find seriously attractive. There are all kinds of passion, some more convenient than others. You’re experiencing the whole range, and you should keep feeling it all day long.

Use this gift wisely.

Sagittarius November 22 - December 21

That intense ‘zing’ feeling you’ve had lately in the romance department may not have gone anywhere -- and it doesn’t show signs of going anywhere soon, either. Don’t panic!

When the one you adore draws near, don’t play hard to get, or hard of hearing, or anything else -- play it straight. Your feelings are more obvious than you’d like to think today, so just let them flow freely as much as you can.

Capricorn December 22 - January 19 For Thursday January 9, 2014 -11:30hrs For Friday January 10, 2014 -12:30hrs

Taking part in the gossip factory and building to the buzz of the day has never really been your style -- and that’s a good thing, of course! It keeps you honest and makes it easy for others to genuinely trust you. Today, though, there just might be a nugget of truth behind what you’re hearing. Not that you should get involved in the machinations behind the gossip -- but it might be worth considering a battle plan if the truth turns out to be more than just a nugget.

Aquarius January 20 - February 18

You’ve never really been a stickler for doing what people say must be done when it should be done, and you feel the urge to relax right now. Whether or not it’s authorised, you and your friends or sweetie need to chill on your own, so flee your responsibilities for the day.

By tonight, you should be in the mood to really get going and move toward some extreme fun. It’s about time -- you need a biog break!

Pisces February 19 - March 20

You’ve been seriously involved before in many different ways, and you certainly know what it’s like to care deeply for someone. At the moment, though, you’re not really thinking about the past -- only about what it would be like to be with someone new. Of course, there’s also an air of secrecy surrounding the situation, which makes it all the more appealing. You of all people know that there’s something to be said for mystery, after all.

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ACCOMMODATION ACCOMODATIONS

    rooms and apartments 1, 2- and 3-bedroom apartment, longand short-term rental. Affordable rates.

Call 227-2199, 227-2186, 227-2189.  Inn Apartments and Caral. With Jacuzzi, kitchen and hot and cold from $3 000, AC $5 000, Eccles. Tel. 679-7139, 639-4452  Resort Suites (10 minutes from Stadium on the West Bank). Rates from $40/day double occupancy, breakfast included. All units air-conditioned and fully furnished. Restaurant, bar, swimming pool, gym and entertainment. Call 264-2946-8 www.aracariresort.com JOB OPPORTUNITY

BUSSINESS/JOB OPPORTUNITY

Auto Parts business in down town Georgetown, well located with great opportunity for expansion.

Owner Retiring Contact: 227-2174,  you like to be your own boss, work flexible hours and earn up to 50% commission? Then don't let this opportunity pass you by. Become an AVON Representative today for only $1 500. For more information, call Anita on 233-2665, 624-5004.

CAR RENTAL

CAR RENTAL

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Eccles New Scheme. Tel. 6797139 , 639-4452 

COUNSELLING

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

EDUCATIONAL

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 College Forms 1-5 CXC Adult classes, morning and evening CXC classes, $1500 a subject. All Science and Business subjects, Maths classes for slow learners, trained qualified teacher. Call 231-5678, 690-5008.

     (Pursuant to Section 4, Money Lenders Act)    of Lot 91 John Street, Campbellville, Georgetown, Demerara Guyana hereby give  that I have applied to the Magistrate of the Georgetown Magisterial District for a Renewal Certificate under the Money Lenders Act, authorising the grant to me of a Money Lender's Licence to carry on the business of a Money Lender under the Title of   of 91 John Street, Campbellville, Georgetown, Demerara, Guyana. NOTICES of any objections to this application should be sent forthwith to the        , and a copy of any such Notice should be sent to the subscriber. Julius Browne Dated at Georgetown, Demerara.

This 7th day of January, 2014.

  Two young men to sell popsicles on bicycle.

Can make up to $7 500 per day.

Serious applicants. Apply only.

Call 622-0287.

     Save your life or prevent injury!, Save your vehicle from being hijacked!, Save your valuables from being robbed!, Know where your vehicle is 24/7!, Kill the engine by the owner or controller!, Get/send panic button sms messages if held up!, Know if vehicle is out of route sms messages sent, Personal Tracker available!, Personal Tracker can transfer from vehicle to vehicle by self. Personal Tracker can transfer person to person, Both Systems full mapping, Record kept for months of all movements, etc, etc. Comprehensive Insurance Discounts. RK's: 172 Light and Charlotte Streets, Bourda. Tel: 22-67521; 22-60168 (Ask for Dr. Net).

 Foundation College.

Register now Child Care 1 and 11, Care for the Elderly 1 and 11, Body Massage, Literacy for adults and children, Cake Decoration 1 an 11, Fabric Design, Starting date January 20. Contact 264-1052 or 6637930.  School of Cosmetology is enrolling students for 3 months day and 6 months evening courses in Cosmetology beginning January 6th, 2014 Mondays to Fridays, also evening and weekend classes in barbering. Basic & Advanced ha i r c u t t i n g , acryl i c nails & airbrushing, manicure, pedicure, facial, make-up artistry and body massage, Limited spaces. Body massage on Saturdays only. Visit us at 211, New Market Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown or call us on 226-4573.

LEARN TO DRIVE LEARN TO DRIVE  and Sons Driving School. Learn to drive the right way.

First Federation Building. 622-2872, 644-5166, 689-599, 615-0964.  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 EDUCATIONAL   begin soon: Training in how to start and run a business 231-4750, 646-2569.  Accounts, Business, IT, Economics, OA for students, school dropouts, adults.

231-4750, 646-2569.  a certificate in Cosmetology or Nails alone. Call Miss Jenny 225-5360, 2265904, 625-7844, 687-7566.  your child struggling and needs individual attention, then call 622-7221, 663-2426 for a personal tutor. All ages and subjects.  (194 Camp Street) CXC 2014 full-time, morning, lesson. Adult classes, Maths, English 'A' all Business and Science subjects. 683-5742, 2230604.  Royal School of Beauty: Be on the cutting edge of beauty care. Learn relaxing, cutting, skin care, nail technology and much more. Enrol today with Pamela Dillon 231-8148, 665-4565. Ask about our easy payment plan.  CADRE ACADEMY, 21 George St, Georgetown.

Contact 696-2602, 694-8968 CSEC Classes Forms 1-5 a n d A d u l t s , Business, Science and core subjects offered. Qualified teachers.

94% passes Grades 1-3. Prices start at $2 500 per subject. Register now for new term.  is fun! Register now and learn to play the keyboard, guitar, drums and do voice training. Call F o u n d a t i o n 7 on 225-1151, 617-4200.

MASSAGE                    .                Divinty Spa, 245 Sheriff St., specialise in relaxation and therapuetic massages, facials. C a l l 661- 6 6 9 4 , a s k f o r D i a n n a

NOTICE noyice

       t o r e f r i g e r a tors, washing machines, g a s s t o v e s , A C u n i t s . Te l .

666-2276, 223-7975 (Kirk).

PRIVATE INVESTIGATION PI

 spouse, polygraph testing, background checks, locating missing persons, bodyguard service , p rivate + criminal investigation, any other (Worldwide).

Contact St r a t e gic Advisory Services. Tel. 592-651-3508, 592-6689532 Email: sasmi5@hotmail. c o m M e m b e r of National Association of Investigative Specialists (USA) (All assignments treated as top secret

RENTAL / HIRE RENTAL HIRE  equipped kitchen at Julian's Restaurant and bar $ 3 5 0 0 0 w e e k l y. 6 3 8 - 4 5 0 5 , 225-4709.  an event?

Call Travelle r s S o u n d C ompany, thirty years in the business. Indian wedding, religious function, barbecue, conference, concerts (all levels).

We do stage lightin g , d i s c o lighting, parties, gene r a t o r s f rom 5 KVA to 400 KVA, PA syst e m , a l l t y p e s . Te l . 2 2 6 6527, 600-7242, 600-3122, 623-7242, 623-3122, L e o n a r d or Steven, based at Club Monaco.

PAWNSHOP

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 Jewellery and Pawn Shop, Lot 1 Durban Street Werk-en-Rust between Camp and George Streets. Tel: 2236331, 227-2307.

SERVICES

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 repair AC units, refrigerators, washing machines, gas stoves, freezers, microwaves, etc.

683-1312, 627-3206 (Nick)..

 YOU ST RUTH FOR PRAYERS ANSWERED DIANNE PERSAUD DONNA PERSAUD.

 need for someone to care for the elderly? Contact 665-3285, 218-0106.

   is asked to make contact with the Ministry of Central Housing at Brickdam urg e n t l y.

 reliable child care, under 1 year, please contact 6760646.

    is now accepting walk-in patients. You no longer need an appointment. We are located on Camp Street next to Church\s Chicken We are Guyana's number one American-style clinic"

 your payroll, NIS reports and PAYE reports.

Call 673-7572 for more information.

 out of Visa Applications, USA & Canada. Very affordable prices. Contact Caren 658-4009.

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PEN PAL

VACANCY  live-in baby-sitter, age 25-40. Must know to cook. Contact 231-5873, 694-5998.  Sales Girl. Apply In Person At Clipper Barber And Beauty 140 Camp St  Canter driver. Apply in person at Alabama, Georgetown Ferry Stelling, Stabroek.  semi-furnished apartment, electricity and water included, $70 000 monthly. Contact 678-8904.  Accountant and Accounts Clerk. Apply at Alabama Trading, Georgetown Ferry Stelling, Stabroek.  Salesgirl and a Cashier. Apply in person at Ramroop Trading, 1 'C' Orange Walk, Bourda. 227-1451, 225-5998.  experienced Business teacher and one canteen attendant.

Monar Educational Institute. Tel. 223-7226, 227-3338, 225-9128. bedroom apartment with kitchen, fully air conditioned, water included, $120 000 monthly. Contact 678-8904.  Hardware, 244 Regent Street, Lacytown., wants experienced sales clerks, porters.

Please apply in person with written application.  experienced Sales Clerk at Sharon's Boutique and Gift Gallery, 33 D\Urban Street, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown. Tel. 227-2452, 670-9944.

 Construction and Rental Service excavator, bobcat, truck, tools. Tel. 6015024, 2274536.

 Indian male, 43 years old, seeks female from USA or Canada between he ages of 30 and 43 years for relationship. Call 686-5886.

 repair AC units, refrigerators, washing machines, gas stoves, freezers, microwaves, etc. 683-1312, 627-3206 (Nick)..

 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

 for a receptionist at local hotel. Interested persons, please bring in application to Sun Flower Hotel, 229 Cummings and South Road. Tel. 225-3817 Must be 20 years and older.

 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.

 the following positions: Cashier, Waiter, Waitress, Bill Clerk and Kitchen Assistant. Send application to Kam Boat Restaurant, 51 Sheriff Street, Campbellville.

Georgetown.

 you a single, lonely, easy-going woman, non-smoking, kind and loving and looking for a serious relationship, 50 years old, independent? East Indian man is looking for someone like you. 6897007.

 Must have 5 or more CXC, English and Maths, reference, and passport size picture. Apply in person, Albert and Laluni Streets Queenstown, Georgetown.

 installation: Cutting, polishing and profiling to all your granite counter tops. Also building of cupboards and closets. Contact Rawle 611-7031, 667-7963.    can supply all parts for the following cars and motorcycles: BMW, Mercedes Benz, Audi, Ford, Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Yamaha.

Call or email us for your quote today.

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Fees USA VISA $3000, Canada $4000, Plaza Computer Service, 245 Sheriff Street, C/ville.    .

Open Monday to Sunday 09:00hrs 21:00hrs  Associates Financial Services Chartered Accountants Services: Taxation, Consultancy, Accounting, Income tax, Vehicle and Building Compliances. Office located at 190 Church Street, South Cummingsburg, Georgetown. Tel. 223-2105, 662-7 4 6 7 , or Email at joeastman2001@yahoo.com                                REPAIRS and Services: We fix all desktops, laptops and tablets. We sell laptop screen as cheap as $16 000. Set up office and business networks and internet café. Quality, reliable and affordable service, trained technician, The PC doctor 6962602, Get 20%

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 reading, other works done. For fast results - reuniting lovers, removing evil and all blockages, etc. Call 696-8873, 6731166. Disciple of Swami Dayaramdas (India), specialist in Tantra, Mantra, Yantra, Poojas and Yagiyas; solve your problems today. 604-4760, 628-1964.  works done to bring peace, finance, success, enhance prosperity, remove evil, blockage, reunite families, lovers, etc. 610-7234, 644-0058.    s p i r i t u a l h e l p i n removing evil spirit, bad luck, evil sickness, spells, reuniting lovers, bringing prosperity to business, etc. Tel: 612-6417, 220-0708, .687-5653.

VACANCY

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 male security guard.

Contact 225-8203.  Receptionist and Cleaners at Sunset View Hotel , David Street, Kitty. Tel. 223-6417.  maid must be from country and know to cook, age 35 50. Tel. 611-0200, 662-1124.

 , General Workers (both male and female). Apply in person to B.M. Enterprise Inc. Guyana Fisheries Limited Wharf, Houston, East Bank Demerara. Tel: 592227-8176/7.  General Store, 116 Regent Road Bourda. Tel. 226-3748, 223-5659 Sales Clerks experienced in hardware, plumbing and electrical, handyman to work in Eccles to care for dogs and plants.  Attendants, Handyman. Must be able to work shifts. Requirements application, reference last place of employment TIN, NIS#, ID#. Apply 233 South R o a d Te l . 2 2 5 - 0 1 9 8 . : Relief Cashiers must be able to work shift. Requirements - application reference last place of employment. TIN NIS#, ID#. Apply 233 South Road. Tel. 225-0198. Benefits. Meals allowance, uniform allowance.  Chef, male preferred, with g r i l l i n g experience, Carnegie training would be an asset. Good salary, comfortable environment. Call 2257933 or visit 172 Sheriff Street next door to Survival Supermarket.

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LAND FOR SALE

LAND FOR SALE

TO LET

TO LET

 Must be able to work shift. Requirements - application, reference last place of employment, TIN, NIS#, ID#.

Apply 233 South Road. Tel. 2250198. Benefits - uniform allowance.

Private Security Experience, exposure and qualifications.   For shift work as Dispatchers. Females also welcomed to apply. Private Security Experience; Police or Military an asset but not a necessity. General Supervisory persona or ability acceptable also. Discipline, honesty and personal organization a must.

Live in accommodation available for out of town personnel.      Drivers with car, van and lorry licenses for general security transport and supervision using company lorry, canters, cars, vans and 3 wheelers or 2 wheel motorcycles. Honesty and respect for procedures and rules a must. Excellent salary, allowances and insurances and benefits. Former employees of decency, respect and professionalism are welcome to reapply. : Team Leader and Trainer of staff for our Elite Armed Team for Cash Transport in our Air Conditioned Vehicles, specialized high ranking sites and response team. Excellent benefits, wages and conditions.   To supervise teams at various locations requiring a supervisory staff.   Guards in Georgetown, East Coast and East Bank for various quality locations. Government wages fully approved, and where applicable more is paid. Active, youthful and dynamic male and female guards required. Retired personnel also welcome for sites requiring such personalities. Part time employment also available. Contact: Mr. Desmond Leitch, GM; Mr. Raghubir, Security Cons; or Miss Abrams, Special Projects Officer;-or Mr. Roshan Khan :       

 - double prime business spot (Size 12,500 sqft) Price USD$ 1.3 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 665 7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.

 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 Acres parallel to the 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 south of Chinese Embassy, Turkeyen 1.4 acres $38M, Campbellville 80 x 60 with lots of reserve $16M, Republ i c P a r k $16M, Continental Park double lot $35M, Croal Street 75 x 50 $32M, 3 lots at 'AA' Eccles with massive unfinished structure $98M, plus reserve. Friendship $3.5M, Pearl 5 acres for gated community $45M neg. Phone , 225-3068, 2261064, 227-6863, 227-6964, 2252626.

 Park Phase 2.

681-5631, 626-7263.

 self-contained semifurnished room located in Norton Street, Lodge $18 000 monthly, electricity included. Tel. 2615611, 687-2825

exists for the following positions at : Managers, waiters, waitresses, supervisors, cashiers, bartenders, cleaners, hostesses, security personnel. Send applications to P.O. Box:101848  Must be able to work shift. Requirements - application, reference last place of employment Food Handler's Certificate TIN, NIS#, ID#. Benefits - meal allowance, uniform allowance.

Apply 233 South Road. Tel. 2250198. exist for security guards to work at Landof-Canaan East Bank Demerara. Preference given to applicants from the East Bank Area. Send written applications to May's Shopping Centre, 98 Regent Street, Georgetown. Call 667-2767 for further information.  and    for Regent and Mon Repos locations. Requirements - 2 passport size photos, written application, 2 recommendations, CXC Maths and English.

Age 20-30 years. Apply to  , 120 Regent St, Bourda.

Tel. 645-4900, 226-3950, 6980000.  Clerk, 5 subjects CXC including Maths and English. Must be computer literate, Working knowledge of "Dac Easy', Experience would be an asset. 136 Sheriff Street, Tel. 227-2486.  Staff for restaurant.

Knowledgeable about food and beverage service; must be well groomed and personable. Good command of English and basic Mathematics necessary. Apply in person to Dutch Bottle Café, 10 North Road, Bourda between 10am and 3pm. Tel# 226-9648  opportunity: Experienced customer serviceoriented person to manage apartment complex. Kindly address handwritten applications to Apartment Management Vacancy PO Box 101161, Georgetown, Guyana.  are seeking highly motivated, professional, courteous, efficient and committed individuals for the position of     Successful applicants must have excellent work ethics, good verbal skills and be serviceoriented. Applicants should send their photo and CV to the Human Resources Manager, Caribbean Smile Makers, 79 'A' Cowan Street, Kingston. , Highly motivated and energetic person with secondary education, 2 years min. experience in retail sales.

Starting at $40,000. - $45,000. per month.  . Highly motivated individual with excellent analytical abilities needed for inventory control and marketing .Diploma in Business or Marketing field is required. Working knowledge of MS Office, Quickbooks plus 1 year experience is needed.Apply to LENS DECOR, 8 Sheriff Street, G/ Town. Call: 227-0176 Email: michelle_lensdecor@hotmail.com      - With a versatile personality of exemplary leaders h i p w i t h m a t e r i a l a n d c apacity for training. Be prepared to work beyond the call of duty and have own vehicle or driver's licence. Female also welcomed to apply. Top salary, benefits, allowances. Minimum rank of Sargeant in the GDF or Police or

LAND FOR SALE

Land For Sale

 $50M Keyhomes: 223-1765 /6158734  Public Road W.C.D, 38x150, 16M, 6663619.  , Republic Drive, Betterverwagting, East Coast. No Agent. Tel. # 684-3009, 667-3953.  at 14 Kersaint Park 50 x 90, sale by owner $15M, No reasonable offer refused. 6999201.   cultivated citrus, house, fish pond, storage, 2 acres cultivated, ACRE cultivated Parika. Contact 226-7968. , road to riverside $25M neg, 245 x 40 for bond, central Georgetown $32M neg.

Tel. 611-0315, 690-8625.  Lodge, ECD 10th Street, size 50 x 110. Price $12M neg. Tel. 220-8596, 6439196, 686-1091.   100 x 50 only $14M, Call 231-2064, 225-2626, 227-6863, 615-0069, 627-0288, 226-1064.                 in Queenstown 165 x 60 over $100M. Phone Vice President Alysious Pereira 623-2591, Vice President Darandia 615-0069, 618-0000, 225-2626  land in Duncan St. for 4storey office complex, bond, school, apartment $31M. Phone 627-0288, Mr. Ramsayoe 618-0000, Mr Alysious Pereira 623-2591, Mr. Darindra 615-0069.    E.B.D(Gated community) - Size 5000 sq ft.

Price $13.5 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.

 GARDENS/ REPUBLIC PARK E.B.D (Gated community) - (Size 10,000 sqft) Price $23 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  STREET NEWTOWN- Double lot. Price $21 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 6857887, 643-6353.  GARDENS E.C.D - Triple lot. Price $58 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 6857887, 643-6353.  RD- WORTHMAN-VILLE- triple lot suitable for business, bond, etc. Price reduce to $35 million. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  ST NEWTOWNLand for commercial building, bond, apartments, etc.Size 32x135.Price $34 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665- 7400, 6857887, 643-6353.  STREET, FREEBURG - INVESTMENT corner lot . Size 11,000 sq ft. Price $77 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  STREET - Size 90 X 80. Price USD$600,000. Contact Royal Real Estate on 2257276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 6436353. ST NEWTOWN Size 31 X 135. Price 21.5 million neg.Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  STREET, NEWTOWN- corner lot suitable for apartment complex, store, bond, restaurant, etc.

Price 35million.Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  Vreed-en-Hoop double lot 80x160 on Public Road $36M, Highway land on Public Road 30 acres $15M, Providence EBD $3M, Diamond 1st Street $11M. Tel. 225-3737, 225-4893, 651-7078.  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 2252626, 618-0000, 225-2626, 623-2591, 226-1064, 227-6863, 615-0069  with 20ft driveway Dennis Street $17M, Sec. '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 V i ce President Alysious Pereira 623-2591, 2276863, 226-1064, 225-2626.    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.    with 45 cows, 1 horse, house and generator HOUSE LOTS VERSAILLES and Republic Gardens gated compound, High Street, Bel Air, Cummings Street.     lot in Dennis St, with driveway 20 feet $17M, Sec. 'M', 80 x 60, plus reserve for bond $19M, Da S i l v a S t 8 0 x 5 0 $13M, Kitty Railway Embankment 8 000 sq. ft $ 20M, land has 20 ft driveways.

V i ce Preside n t D r a n d i a 6 1 5 0069, Vice President Alysious Pereira - 623-2591, Vice President Ramsayae 618-0000, Vice President 225-2626, 2261064, 667-7812.

  to Brickdam, $75M suitable for 5-storey complex, hotel Mr Ramsohoye 618-0000, Mr Pereira 226-1064, M r.

Darindra 615-0069, 2252626, 227-6863, 225-5198\  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 re t u r n o n y o u r i n vestment $95M, talking of 5-storey complex. Phone Lady Boston 6842244, Lady Racel Jones 688-3434 , Master Darindra 615-0069, 6180000, 623-2591, 225-2626, 225-3068, 226-1064 , Email : tonyreidsrealty@hotmail.co m  Park double lot $19M, LBI large lot $14M, Happy Acres $14M, Republic Park $9M, and double $15M, Duncan Street 140 x 33 for 5-storey $34M neg, South Road between Camp And Wellington Streets 80x36 $38M, for 4-storey, Brickdam land 70x40 $60M, Charlotte Street east of Citizens Bank $46M, Section 'M' Campbellville 45x80 plus reserve $15M, Houston land $12M, Da Silva Street Kitty 140x33 $20M, Alberttown 120x30 $30M, Queenstown 8 000 sq. ft $50M, Mandela Avenue by Chinese Embassy 8000 sq. ft $58M, by Gymnasium 50x60 and reserve also with strong concrete structure $90M, D\Urban Street 120 x 100 $70M, Smyth Street 120 x 60 $75M, 1 ¼ acres Turkeyen for bond school or any other business $60M, East Ruimveldt land $7.5M, Bel Air Gardens 100x140 US$600 000, one house lot, Bank executive compound US$395 000. Phone Mr Pereira 227-6949, Mrs. Hercules 661-1952, MR. Darindra 615-0069, Mr Ramsahoye 225-2709, 231-2064, 225-2626, 225-5198, 225-3068, Mr Budram 692-3831, 226-1064, 227-6949, 669-3350.  businesses must think out of the box. They must adopt a new strategy. The Chinese are moving in so m e l o c a t i o n s t h a t l a n d 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 nese Embassy $54M for 4-storey fast food/supermarket 200car parking. 1½ acres of land in Turkeyen for hostel, school, university, bond, Buy now, be decisive. Present, you have a boss, now decide. Phone Mr. Danhandri 615-0065, Mr. Patrick Pereira 669-3350, Mr. Alysious Pereira 623-2591, 225-2709, 225-2626, 225-3068, 226-1064, 227-6863, 225-5198 Seven days of h o t m a il: tonyreidsrealty.com. to let

TO LET

Gardens $US1100 Keyhomes: 223-1765/ 615-8734  and apartments 621-5282.    Shop. Merriman's Mall. 642-6381, 223-6862.  Air Park US$600. Tel. 223-1765, 615-8734.

 top flat to rent.

Tel. 687-9450. : Furnished executive top flat with all conveniences. Tel. 225-0545. Gardens: 3-bedrooms apartment exclusive. 6139033.  three-bedroom tiled and concrete apartment for rental.

Call 234-0843, 622-5223.  spaces to rent in Kingston (size 22' x 12') Call 2261308. for salon with 3 work stations. Price neg. Tel. 2273626, 231-6972.  2-bedroom upper flat $45 000 monthly. Married couple preferred. Tel. 653-7654. -bedroom apartment in Kitty $50 000 monthly. 626-2990, 687-7566. -bedroom apartment at 88 Middle Road, La Penitence, $30 000. Tel. 615-6019.  2-flat concrete house at 30 Fort Street Kingston, 3 bedrooms top flat, kitchen and garage. Price neg. Call 225-2902, 673-1095.  two-bedroom house at 68 Section 'M' Campbellville $80 000. Fully grilled. Contact 222-2070, 650-6515.  concrete bond 87'x32, lots of yard space suitable for CarMax, etc. Public Road McDoom 233-0570 (No agents.). : New modem 5-storey building for sale or rent. Studio apartments. Tel. 2260025, 648-3171.  for rent from January 1, 2014, walking distance to UG. Call 222-6708. -room self-contained apartment. 226-5778, 613-9139, 619-2136. -BEDROOM top flat in Dennis Street, Campbellville US$600. Tel. 672-5933.  & TWO bedroom apartment in Campbellville suitable for business also. 621366 1.  two-bedroom bottom flat with inside toilet and bath.

Call 690-2758, Chateau Margot E.C. Demerara.  room and apartment $3 000, $4 000, $5 000, $6 000 daily. Call Julian - 638-4505, 225-4709.  and bar available from January 1, 2014, UG Road, also area for any kind of business. Call 623-3404.  floor and second floor space on Duncan Street. 6218198.  two-bedroom lower flat for immediate rental $50 000, 2 months security. Call 685-0659, 226-7551.  3 BB Eccles New Housing Scheme: Furnished home for decent single working girls or UG. Tel. 233-2249, 613-7488.  apartment in Bent Street, Wortmanville, US$30 per day. Contact 226-3309, 2181033, 678-4267.  office, suitable for storage, salon, computer or other.

Call 628-7589, 227-3064.  property on the corner of Fourth and Light Streets, Alberttown, perfect for business.

Interested persons, please call 617-8255.  place" Furnished, suitable for restaurant in Albert St. Tel. 621-5282. : One-bedroom apartment semi-furnished daily or monthly. 650-1471.  single-bedroom back, high house, with toilet and bath, at Vreed-en-Hoop. Rent includes water $25 000. Tel. 685-7566.

 for rental or for sale one newly built two bedroom house, one spacious self-contained bedroom. Tel. 601-0225 for more information.  2 bedroom apartment with all modern conveniences including parking in residential area US$500. Tel. 664-1070, 653-2920. , WBD: (31 bus zone), Bedroom, inside toilet, bath, $20 000. 10 minutes to Georgetown, Churchyard - 6281567, 628-5738. Bus Deryck.  & 3 BEDROOM unfurnished and furnished properties starting from US$700 638-9116, 603-0976. bedroom apartment $55 000 North Ruimveldt.

Campbellville flat house furnished US$900 neg. Alicia 6161442.  Street: One- & two-bedroom furnished apartments. with hot & cold, AC & Internet from US$20 daily. Rates neg. for monthly visitors. Phone: 227-5852/638-4404.  3-bedroom upper flat in 'CC' Eccles, parking available, Price $100 000 monthly. Contact 639-2728.  of large house, master bedroom, two guest rooms (large), telephone, etc. Call 2208770, 616-0427.  3-bedroom house, D\Urban Backlands. AB's Real Estate. 223-6524, 6280747, 666-3402.  $65 000, 1bedroom $50 000, spacious newly built apartment. Tel. 6506231, 697-0480.  two-bedroom apartment with AC, washroom, living area, kitchen at Success ECD. Price $45 000 monthly. Call 6423478, 675-9107. -bedroom (apartment), fully tiled and furnished with AC, hot and cold internet, US$25 daily (No private calls). 2316061, 621-1524.  building Shell Road, Kitty 3 bedrooms, toilet/ bath, dining upper flat, kitchen, dining lower flat $80 000. 2269548, 666-6714.  3 bedroom & 2 bedroom apt with hot & cold, ac, self contained etc. Location, Mon Repos ECD, prices $110,000 & $90,000. Tel: 6180626.  - Bottom flat suitable for storage bond size (1160 sqft). Price $100,000 neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  Gardens E.C.D semi furnished 4 bedroom house.

Price USD $1400 neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.    Fully furnished Executive 3 bedroom house. Price USD $1800.

Contact Royal Real Estate 2257276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 6436353. - Unfurnished 3 bedroom top flat can be used as office as well. Price USD $1100. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 6857887, 643-6353. E.B.D - brand new executive 5 bedroom semi furnished house. Price $2900 USD neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  STREET SECTION K C/VILLE- unfurnished 3 bedroom house can be rented as office.

Price $1700 USD.Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 665 7400, 6857887, 643-6353.

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TO LET  E.C.D- unfurnished 2 bedroom bottom flat.

Price USD $45,000. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  close proximity to Sheriff Street - brand new 3 storey concrete building. Suitable for business, school, residence etc.

Price USD $12,000. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  - 3 storey concrete building suitable for school. Building size 10,250 sq ft. price USD $4500 neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  - Semifurnished 3 bedroom house with office space on ground floor.

Price USD $1600. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  brand new executive offices.

Size per unit 1650 sq ft. Price USD $2200 neg.Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353. - unfurnished 4 bedroom house can be used as office or residence.

Price USD $1500 neg.Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.           - office space available suitable for attorneyat-law, lawyers, agents etc.Price USD $900 neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  - furnished 2 bedroom executive top flat.

Price USD $900. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  E.B.D- 4 bedroom semi furnished house. Price USD $1200. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 6857887, 643-6353. - furnished 2 bedroom executive top flat.

Price USD $1250. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.   - furnished 2 bedroom apartments for a single person or couple. Price USD $600. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 6857887, 643-6353.  - bottom flat suitable for office/residence.

Price USD $1200. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.   - 3 storey concrete building for general store/ storage bond. Size 15225Sq Ft. Price USD $10,000. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.    - 3 storey concrete building. Suitable for school, embassy, office complex, call centre, medical complex etc.

Price USD $10,000 neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353. - 5 bedroom executive house. Price USD $4500. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 6857887, 643-6353.  Street, Bourda: Fully furnished two-bedroom upper flat with AC, internet, hot and cold, all inclusive US$35 daily. Rate neg, for monthly visiting. Phone 623-9308, 227-5852. ,: Fully furnished 1- and 3-bedroom apartments, hot and cold, AC, parking, internet, etc. Suitable for overseas visitors, short term. 2265137, 227-1843.  Coast (house) $40 000, Kitty $65 000, Bel Air US$2000, Campbellville $100 000, Atlantic Gardens US$900, Greenfield Park US$1250. Diana 227-2256, 626-9382.

TO LET  furnished two-family house top flat three bedrooms $40 000 neg. Bottom flat one bedroom $20 000 neg., situated at Ruby Village near Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo. Tel. 6862800, 661-1987. /unfurnished two-bedroom apartment, AC, hot and cold, security, parking, located Republic Park $60 000/ $80 000. Phone 621-6888, BBM 22DAB38D /unfurnished newly built 2-bedroom apartment, fully tiled, grilled, insect proof, AC, parking, security cameras, located Eccles $80 000/ $100 000. 621-6888, BBM 22DAB38D  classrooms available for rental. Rent as you need. One day a week, two days week, suitable for day classes, lessons, evening classes, lectures.

Rates from as low as $10 000 monthly, 71 Croal Street, stabroek.

Tel. 624-5741.  Air Park, furnished twobedroom apartment US$700, Republic Park large 3-bedroom upper flat US$800, Bel Air Park 2-bedroom unfurnished US$650 and many more. Phone 6216888, BBM 22DAB38D.  for rent suitable for hair salon, offices, etc, located at Charlotte Street and in Kingston $50 000, $60 000, $85 000. Phone 621-6888, BBM 22DAB38D.  bottom flat apartment, kitchen and dining, hot and cold water bath and living room, with parking and overhead water at Section 'A' Great Diamond, EBD. 692-1963.  Coast $40 000, Kitty $65 000 $120 000, Campbellville $100 000, Kingston US$750, Atlantic Gardens US$900, Greenfield Park US$1250, Bel Air US$1800.

Diana 227-2256, 6269382.    2-bedroom apartment in Eping Avenue, corner property, newly remodeled, furnished or unfurnished short- or long-term, hot and cold water, split AC in both rooms, parking and much more.

671-8883, 669-1113, 696-9529.   built apartment and houses in Vreed-en-Hoop and Georgetown, fitted for a king and queen apartments, starting at $80 000 houses starting at US$1500 per month, also we have bond spaces and business locations. Call 692-3831.   : 3-bedroom unfurnished top apartment $100 000, 2-bedroom unfurnished bottom apartment $80 000, or whole house. Republic Gardens well appointed furnished house, Ogle 2-bedroom unfurnished AC, $120 000, Campbellville 2-bedroom furnished apartment. TEL. 226-8148, 625-1624.  Furnished 3-bedroom house by itself US$800, Kitty 3-bedroom unfurnished upstairs $80 000, North Ruimveldt newly refurbished 2bedroom downstairs $55 000, Eccles unfurnished 2-bedroom apartment $80 000. Call 6558361, 699-6811, Fabulous Homes Realty. -bedroom furnished apartment telephone, internet, parking, tiled and carpeted floors, Diamond, East Bank Demerara, available from January 1 2014, $60 000 per month.

Call 638-3622, 658-1523, 2318567, 216-3333 after 17:00hrs.  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, 678-6948.

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 5-bedroom concrete house with hot and cold, AC etc.

One 3-bedroom apartment with hot and cold, AC and one 2-bedroom apartment with hot and cold, AC etc. Price $200 000, $110 000 and $90 000. Location Mon Repos ECD. Tel. 618-0626.

/executive rental: Wonderful 7-bedroom property for office & residence at Atlantic Ville, East Coast Demerara.

Price US$2000. Call Mr Darin 615-0069, 225-2626, 2255198, 225-3069, 225 - 2 7 0 9 , 231-2064.

 flat house at 18th Avenue Diamond Housing Scheme. Tel. 226-5778, 6139139, 629-6351.

 Real Estate & Property Management Services 204 Charlotte Street, Bourda Tel. 225-8241, 227-4950, 226-7829, Fax: 227-1537. Ogle 5-bedroom furnished, swimming pool US$5000, Bel Air Gardens (unfurnished) US$2000, Republic Park (unfurnished) $75 000. New one and two-storey apartments in Georgetown US$1200 and US$1500 monthly. All prices are negotiable.

   have rental from US$800 in               beautiful 2-storey concrete property, 4 self-contained rooms, large den, large living room, family room, television room, beautiful kitchen, fully air conditioned, hot and cold facilities, land space.

Price US$ 2 5 0 0 , u n f u r n i s h e d .      2-storey conc r e t e property, master room, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, family ro o m , d e n , v e r a n d a h , h o t and cold facilities, semif u r n i s h e d , s e c u r i t y c a m e r as, l a nd space US$1500.              2 - s t o r e y c o n c r e t e p r o p e r t y, f u l l y air conditioned 3 be d r o o m s , u n furnished US$2000, (neg).   2-storey concrete property large livi n g a r e a , 4 self-contained rooms hot a n d c o l d f a c i l i t i e s , g e n e r a tor, unfur nished US$1500 neg.  middle floor suitable for business $175 00 0 . : Beautiful 2-storey concrete property in perfect con d i t i o n , 4 b e d r o o m s , h o t a nd cold facilities, master room, family room, den, air-conditioned, parking space for vehicle US$2500. Do call u s o n Te l . 2 2 5 - 6858, 225-7164, 688-1885 Call Te r r e n c e 6 6 7 7812. We are situated at 247 'D' Forshaw &Oronoque Sts. Queenstown.

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 Real Estate: Fully furnished 4-bedroom executive house in AA Eccles US$3500, fully furnished 3-bedroom house in Lamaha Gardens US$2200, Queenstown 2-bedroom fully furnished apartment US$1300, Eccles AA 3-bedroom house US$2200, Queenstown executive 3-bedroom fully furnished house US$2500, Bel Air Park fully furnished executive 4-bedroom house US$4500, Lamaha Gardens 3-bedroom fully furnished house US$1700, Bel Air Park fully furnished executive 4-bedroom house US$2000, D\Aguiar Park Managers' section, fully furnished 4-bedroom house with 1 acre of land as garden US$4500, Atlantic Gardens breezy executive 7-bedroom suitable for office/residence only US$1900, Greenfield Park US$1200, Bel Air Park 2-bedroom apartment S/ U/furnished US$1000, and many more. Give our professional agents a cal and make your dream of owning that perfect place a reality today. Tel. 676-8995, 611-8438, 681-0795, facebook Tropical Realestate E m a i l tropicalrealestate2013@gmail.com

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 Gardens $75M Keyhomes : 223-1765/615-8734

 furnished house located at 1134 Crane Place, South Ruimveldt Park. Rates neg. Contact 611-6880, 225-9229.

 homes $30M to $40M neg. Tel. 611-0315, 690-8625.

World #1 Realtor Miste r Terry Redford Reid 667-7812, 2256858, 225-7164, 226-1064, 2252626, 231-2068, 619-7945. Have the executive rental reduced by 35%, Prashad Nagar US$1000, Jacaranda Ave. Bel Air Park US$2000, Barima Ave Bel Air Park US$1800, Bel Ai r S p r i n g s US$1000, large bond for rental office small form US$375, 10 000 sq ft officespacefortechnologybusiness, Lamaha G a r d ens US$1500, Lama Ave, Bel Air Park US$1800, Bel Air Pa r k o n t he round about US$1000, Prashad Nagar US$1500, land from $11 million, riverside land hotel s w i t h U S $ 3 5 0 0 0 m o n t h rental a nd office space US$40 000 month propertie s from $14 million. 22 5 - 2626, 225-5198, 2261064, 623-2591, 669-3350

 Acres $45M 2231765/615-8734

 BSc h a s more than 20,000 hrs in Real Estate Investment and Economic Transformation of People Economic Gr o w t h . W e h a ve rental from U S $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$1000, apt. f r o m U S $ 7 0 0 , b o n d 8 0 0 0 sq ft, small and large office space up to 15000 sq foot; state of the art hote l a nd o f f i c e c o m plex with income o f U S $ 4 0 0 00 mo n t h l y ; 2 acres o f l and in the 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 overlooki n g t h e s e a U S $ 5 M ; another overl o o k i n g t h e sea US$1.5M, i n come US$15000; riverside land r e s i d e n t ial land at LBI - $10M; Republi c Park $8M, Diamond $7M, Sec. 'K' $20M , B e l Air Park $25M, G a r n e t t double lo t $ 4 2 M , Phone 225-2626, 231-2064, 225-2709, 226-1064, 227-6949, 227-6863, 667-7812. 619-7945.

 storey $19M, East Street. Tel. 615-8683, 225-7593.

 corner property, prime location. 681-7792.  Street $350M Keyhomes: 223-1765/ 615-8734  Street $60M and $245M Keyhomes: 223-1765/ 615-8734  property at 25 Public Road, Mon Repos, opposite market, 220-1882, 220-9889  'A' Diamond: 3bedroom house $45M. Fabulous Homes Realty. 682-4362.

 Ruimveldt Park: Two-storey concrete/wooden four bedrooms, two bathrooms, parking, etc, $26M. Tel. 618-3635.  Gardens, Ogle, East Coast: One two-storey building, double lot, residential, fruit trees. Call 642-4926, 2222783.

Real Estate and Apartments: Enterprise lot with house $6M, La Parfaite Harmonie $3.5M. 628-1567, 628-5738.  concrete and wooden building at 122 Oronoque Street between Robb and Regent Streets $50M. Tel. 641-1800, 223-5324. : $35M Church St. $75M, D\Urban St. $50M, Guysuco Gardens, New Haven, Lamaha Gardens, Bel air Park.

TEL    wooden building, Agricola Public Road $9M neg. L a n d w i t h f o u n d a t i o n $ 6 . 8 M Tel. 216-3120( o ff i c e ) , 667-6644.  you have a house, farmland or business to rent or sell?

Contact AB's Real Estate 2256524, 628-0747, 666-3402, 6917618. : Fully furnished 5-bedroom house, all rooms selfcontained, modern facilities including generator. Beautiful landscape in gated community. Tel: 592-624-8704, 592-684-9203.  and land Subryanville, 3rd Avenue corner spot, just off Embassy turn, beautiful location. Call 617-3642.  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, 6935610.  located at the corner of Pike and Lamaha Streets, parking, AC, hot and cold and fully secured, Kitty $45M. Tel. 612-9061, 668-1971.  2-storey building wooden and concrete in Norton Street, five buildings from Camp Street, second house in yard, $20M neg. Call 6280972. Ideal for two families.

Air Park $57M, Roxanne Burnham Gardens $15M, East Bank Grove (Public Road) $50M, Craig two buildings $16M, Alberttown twostorey wooden second building $13M, Etc. Tel. 618-3635, 664-5731.  20% on all executive properties $60M, 30% discount on $24M, and below, 15% discount on land $18M. Phone 667-7812, 227-7164, 225-2626 Terrence Reid.  E.C.D 2 family concrete house upper flat 3 bedroom lower flat 2 bedroom price $56 million. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  E.B.D- brand new Executive concrete house, upper flat 4 bedroom and lower flat 2 apartments Price $53 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353. BACKLANDS- 3 bedroom flat house on corner lot, repairs needed Price $14 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  W.B.D- brand new 5 bedroom executive house with extra house lot.Price $70 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  ROAD KITTY: two family concrete property suitable for business Price $45million.

Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.

 two-storey 3-bedroom wooden and concrete building in Good Hope Phase '1', ECD. Tel. 639-6306.

 REPOS E.C.D- Modern 4 bedroom concrete property inclusive of 1 master room.Price $35 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 6657400, 6857887, 643-6353.

 business and gift shop at 33 D'Urban Street, Werk-enRust, Georgetown. Tel. 347-4007851, 227-2452.

 E.B.D- Modern 2 family concrete house. Price $35 million. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.

 houses, Bel Air Park $90M neg to $55M neg, Bel Air Springs $70M neg, 611-0315, 690-8625.

 OF CANAAN- 4 bedroom concrete house just off the public road.Price $17.5 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 665-7400, 6857887, 643-6353.

 property in Alberttown on the corner of Fourth and Light Streets. Interested persons, please call 617-8255.

-STOREY concrete house in Eccles, 3 apartments downstairs $20M neg. Tel. 223-4242, 6553817.

 (land) $8.5M, 28 acres at $400 000 per acre East Coast $12M, Eccles $25M, Quamina Street $72M, Alberttown $31M, Section 'K' $55M. Diana 227-2256, 626-9382.

Large property on Light Street suitable for commercial use. Tel. 644-0530.

 house at Eccles EBD. AB's Real Estate 223-6524, 628-0747, 666-3402.

 house, La Parfaite Harmonie, WBD, fully tiled, grilled, well fenced, selfcontained room, etc neg. 6776805, 648-4271.

  Adelaide and Evans Streets Charlestown, Georgetown, Georgetown, Lot No. 41 Section 'A' Corentyne, Berbice. Contact 233-6811, 679-3448.

 nice 2-flat concrete house in Section 'K', going cheap $40M. Tel. 638-9116, 603-0976.

 at Pearl EBD. Tel. 626-4131.

, Peter Rose Street: Large two-storey concrete and wooden building. Vacant possession. Tel. 225-0545.

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 property in Bent St - $16.5M, Phone Mr. Darindra 615-0069, 226-1064, 618-0000, Mr Pereira 6232591, 225-2626. 225-5198, 231-2064, 226-1064.

 NAGAR- Investment property. 3 bedroom upper flat and 3 bedroom lower flat. Price $ 56.5 million for quick sale . Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353

 $35M, East Bank $13M, Alberttown $32M, East Coast $11M, Section 'K' $55M. Diana 227-2256, 6269382.

 STREET C/ VILLE- concrete building on double lot. Price $60 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 665-7400, 6857887, 643-6353

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 STREET, ALBERTOWN - 3 storey concrete investment property. Suitable for school, embassy, office complex etc. Price $160 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.

 constructed commercial/residential building on Water Street, Strand, New Amsterdam.

Potential wharf facility, 2 acres land zone commercial. Price $125M. Tel# 626-0017, 627-1865, e m a i l CLondon219@hotmail.com.

 Subryanville Ocean View concrete and wooden building $120M, Leonora WCD twostorey beautiful concrete building $48M, Canal No. 2 new 4-bedroom concrete building on 8 acres part cultivated farm land. Price $24M. Tel. 225-3737, 225-4893, 651-7078.

   modern Pike North Ruimveldt ranch with master room $17M, Meadow Brook Gardens $35M, Tucville concrete new $27M, Providence $25M, new ranch $13M, Bel Air Park $45M, Prashad Nagar $37M, Duncan St. $23M, Sec. 'M' Campbellville requires repairs $14M, D'Urban St. $15M, Bent St. business residence. Phone Lord Johnny Ramsohoye 225-2709, 6180000, 227-6949, 225-2626, 226-1064, 227-6949, 225-5198.

 STREET, CHARLESTOWN - 2 family wooden and concrete house, 3 bedrooms upper and 3 bedrooms lower. Price $11.5 neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.

: Saffon Street on Public Road, large commercial property on land in excess of 16 000 sq. ft with three concrete buildings thereon. Price neg. Large commercial properties with ongoing business on large expanse of land in prime area. Price neg. Tel. 225-3737, 225-4893, 651-7078.

 close proximity to Sheriff Street - brand new 3 storey concrete building. Suitable for business, school, residence etc.

Price USD $1.4 Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.

 Street, Albouystown 2-storey, 2-family front building. Vacant possession, transported, parking for 2 vehicles.

Upper flat 2 bedrooms, telephone, water pump, GPL meter; lower flat extension telephone, GPL meter, one bedroom, toilet, bathroom, back yard about 15'. Tel. 6118912.

 BABB STREET KITTY - 2 storey wooden and concrete Income Property. Price $64 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  - 3 storey Investment Property. Currently renting as apartments and offices.Price $100,000,000 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 6857887, 643-6353.  PARK E.C.D - 2 family wooden and concrete Income Property. Price $35 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  ROAD - brand new 3 storey concrete building with roof garden. Currently renting as hotel and bar.Price $115,000,000 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  - Investment property on corner lot. Suitable for any business.Price $60 million neg.

Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353. - Investment property on corner.Suitable for business, apartment complex, hotel or dream house etc. Land size 6500 SqFt.Price $85 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 665-7400, 6857887, 643-6353.  front property: Two huge houses on a size 119 x 225 feet of land, business property.

Price $187M neg, Serious enquiries only. Tel. 626-2466, 2205105, 220-5124. For sale by owner. : Three bedroom concrete building 28M; Diamond - concrete and wooden two-storey building - 16M; Guyhoc Park - two-storey concrete and wooden building- 11M. Tel # 225-3737, 225-4398, 651-7078.  and Bar Cody's Place 345 East and Middle Streets, North Cummingsburg, For sale by owner only. Tel. 656-9835, 908-456-6683.  Street $40M, East Coast $11M, East Bank $13M, South (land) $8.5M, Alberttown $25M - $32M, Campbellville $35M, Section 'K' $40M - $50M, Highway (land), $400 000 per acre. Diana 227-2256, 626-9382.  Flat concrete house beautiful, painted, grilled, tiled and with concrete fence $11M, Sophia 2-storey concrete building in 'C' Field on the main road $12M, Grove land $3.5M, for more contact 684-6266.  3 houses in livable condition, set on 88.75 sq. ft of land on the main road $90M, incomplete concrete building in Cummings Lodge $6M, Enterprise land $4M, for more contact 684-6266.          p r o p e r t y, prime location (land 200' x 50') store front 72' x 24', bond 87' x 32', extra space for 15 cars Public Road, M c D o o m . Te l . 2 3 3 - 0 5 7 0 (No agent).

 $19M, $21M, Kitty $13M, $19M, $21M, $24M, $29M. Campbellville $27M, La Parfaite Harmonie $9M, Queenstown $15M. Troy 626-2243, 694-3652.  Street $26M neg, Shell Road $20M neg, Station Street $28M neg, David Street $13M, David Street $21M, Greenheart Street $21M neg, Paradise Public Road $12M, Grove $40M, neg, Diamond $45M neg, Meadow Brook Gardens $26M neg. Alicia 616-1442.  Home Int'l Coldingen $12.5M, $16M, David Street Kitty $13M, $21M, Shell Road $20M, Station Street $28M, South Ruimveldt $18M, $20M, Land Grove $3M, $6M, Diamond $4.5M. etc, etc. Contact Theresa 648-6033.  and Land for Sale Two Storyed Wooden and Concrete House, Sixth Street Alberttown Georgetown. $35 Million Dollars Negotiable. Contact: Mr. George Teekah Tel: 231-6278 Or Dr: Thasana Teekah Tel: 626-0993  Strathspey ECD: Flat three-bedroom concrete building $6M, Eccles two corner spots, concrete buildings $25M, Canal No. 2 two-storey 4-bedroom concrete building on 9 acres of land $25M, Tel. 225-3737, 225-4398, 651-7078. : Campbellville twostorey concrete building $50M, Atlantic Ville furnished two-storey building with generator, overlooking Atlantic Ocean $55M. Tel. 225-3737, 225-4398, 651-7078.  concrete 2-flat house at 47 Happy Acres ECD, fully furnished. 3 bedrooms top flat, hot and cold bath, big yard space.

Call 225-2902, 673-1095..    property in Independence Boulevard La Penitence - $7M givea w a y, o w n l e a v i n g b e f o r e Christmas. Phone 226-1064/ 692-3831/623-2591/6150069/225-2626. EBD, new 2-storey concrete house 30 x 45, 2 self-contained bedrooms plus one and half baths, 5 bedrooms with built-in closets, spacious living and dining rooms, large kitchen with cupboards, laundry room. Carport and gazebo. Asking $40M neg.. Contact 644-1736. are) JANUARY bargains: Se c . ' K ' $23 million, Meadow B r ook $28M, and $35M , K i t t y $23, Al b e r t t o w n c o n c r e t e massive for hotel $45M, Bel Air Park in great condition $52M, Happy Acres executive $58M, Alb e r t t o w n $ 3 0 M , S e c . ' M' Campbellville $34M now, Phone 225-2626, 2255198, 227-6863, 227-6449, 2252709, 231-2064, 226-1064, 6677 8 1 2 tonyre i d s r e a l t y @ h o t m a i l . c om.

: Little Diamond EBD three-bedroom concrete building $15M, Providence EBD two buildings on land $40M, Kitty large business place $70M, Vreed-enHoop Public Road property $35 million. Tel. 225-3737, 225-4893, 651-7078.  Non Pareil ECD, twostorey concrete building $14M, Campbellville two-storey concrete building $50M, Diamond twostorey concrete buildings $32M $35M, $40M, Covent Gardens EBD on public road $38M. Tel. 225-3737, 225-4893, 651-7078.               Norton Street, Carmichael Street, North Ruimveldt, South Ruimveldt, Craig, Republic Park, Diamond, Alberttown Section 'K', Melanie Damishana, Campbellville, Thomas Street business spot, Robb Street business spot, D\urban Street business spot. LAND: Friendship land size 115 x 450 (wharf side) $65M, Meadow Brook Gardens $8.5M, Non Pareil.  HUGE 3-STOREY BUILDING WITH GOING BUSINESS AND LOTS OF LAND SPACE. MUST SEE. WITH GREAT POTENTIALS FOR STORE, FACTORY, BOND, SUPERMARKET, SCHOOL, DAY CARE, OR GOING BUSINESS AND LOTS OF LAND SPACE MUST SEE WITH GREAT POTENTIALS FOR STORE, FACTORY, APARTMENT, BOND, SUPERMARKET, SCHOOL, DAY CARE, OR APARTMENT. SERIOUS ENQUIRIES ONLY. 6843718.  $4.5M neg, Grove $8M, Non Pareil $10M, D\Urban Backlands $30M, Campbellville $35M neg, Leonora $38M, Section 'K' $40M, Shell Road Kitty $16M, Middle Road, La Penitence $12M, Rentals Republic Park, Bel Air, Lamaha Springs US$500 US$2000. Call Corretta on tel. 6977842, 671-6653, 231-7052.

 Sam's Real Estate and Property Management has the best priced properties for 2014. Grove $8M (land) Diamond $4.5M, (land) Leonora $40M neg, Brickdam $65M neg, D'Urban Backlands $30M neg, Campbellville $45M, David Street $14M, Subryanville $65M, Section 'K' $38M, Hadfield Street $36M, Light Street $21M, South Road $38M, Duncan Street (land) $32M, Rentals Subryanville US$800 US$1500, Kitty US$600, Bel Air US$750. Tel. 697-7842, 231-7052, 671-6653.   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.   built two flat concrete building at Diamond New Scheme. The upstairs consists of two self-contained bedrooms with bu i l t - i n c l o s e t s , a s p a c i o u s k i t c hen, dining and living rooms along with a large verandah at the back. The lower flat has a two-bedroom apartment and a large area that could be used as a bond or for any business.

The yard has a concrete fen c e w i t h s p i k e s a n d r a z o r wire above it. There 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.  b a r g a i n s Norton Street - $14M, Bent Street business andresidence-$16M,executivePrashad Nagar mansion double lot - $85M, 8 apt. apartment complexwas-$120M, now - $85M, Sec. 'K' Campbellvile - $23M, Alberttown concrete 5 bedrooms - $46M, other for $19M, and - $30M, South Ruimveldt Gardens - $19M, Festival City - $14M Charlotte Street business and residence byBourdaMarket - $26M, Cummings Street - $34M, Meadow Brook - $28M, D'Urban Street for double lot for 5-storey - $25M, Phone Lord Alysious Pereira - 6232591, 227-6949, 225-2709, 231-2064, 2276863, 226-1064, 227-6 8 6 3 , 2 2 5 5198, 6 6 7 -78 1 2 tonyreidsrealty@hotmail.com  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 bed rooms $12M, 4-bedro o m $10M, McDoom Solid concrete $20M, North Ruimveldt 7bedroom 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          location  Street, Kingston opposite the American Embassy. One (1) huge four storey concrete and steel building, 2 bedrooms on each flat, AC< hot water, refrigerator and stove one ach floor and fully furnished, generator. Can be used for embassy, office, apartments or residence. Price $180M. Property being sold with all equipment and furnishings inclusive. Serious enquiries 223-8634, 646-3251, 227-0464'

PROPERTYFORSALE Bargains in Guyana: Full concrete D'Urban Street business $19M, business and residence Bent Street 16M, Gordon Street business & residence $23M. Waterloo Street business and residence (new) $35M. South Road Land $36M, Charlotte Street 2 buildings 2 houses by Light $32M. Land 140 x 60 by Russian Embassy $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 Quamina Street for hotel US$599 000, Bel Air Park $49M Lamaha Gardens valued $85M now $70M. Rental of apartments from US$700, Resi dence US$1 200 upwards. Phone Lord Patrick Pereira 227-6863, 225-2709, 227-6949, 226-1064, 669-3350. 7 days a week tonyreidsrealty@hotmail . c o m   on all properties for this summer only. Sale! Sale!

Sale! Business property immediately: East of Orange Walk in Charlotte Street $28M, 3-storey business property in Croal Street requires repairs $32M, Bent Street almost new 2-storey business property $!6M, South Ruimveldt Gardens residence $16M, Ogle fully concrete new $49M, Tucvile new $26M, Prashad Nagar executive $55M, Bel Air Park $55M, Kitty business or residence requires repairs, on 8 000 sq. ft - $19M, Forshaw old house $21M, 3-storey business close to Main Street $55M, Meadow Brook $45M, fully concrete D'Urban Backlands $30M, New Section 'K' $42M, Lamaha Gardens executive $68M, one ranch-style Section 'M' 3-bedroom suites for elderly $50M, fully concrete with excellent interior work, Bel Air Gardens $130M 231-2064, 225-3068, 227-6863, 2261064, 227-6949,

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K I T T Y$ 17M , $32M&$35M, Good Hope $15.5M, Garnett St $31M, SEC K C/ville 4 bedroom self-contained $44M, Carmichael Street 2 storey back house $22.5M, Montrose $16M, Mon Repos Block CC $22M, $10.5M & $9M, Ganges St. P/Nagar - 5 Bedroom $58M, Granville Park $31M, Lusignan business property $13M, Durban St $21M, Ogle A/Strip Road $55M, Better Hope Pub Rd $37M, Cummings St $37M, New Market St $55M, East St $60M, Happy Acres $30M, North Road $70M, Bel/A/Park $60M, P/Nagar $28M, L/Gardens $75M,Regent St. $1.2MUS. Diamond - 2nd Ave, 5 Bedroom $38M. Tel. 219-4399, 610-8332  Marketing and Realty.

Middleton St C/VILLE 5 bedroom self-contained back house 15ft driveway $ 28M, Kitty business property $44M, L B I E m b a n k ment $24M, Good Hope P/Rd (land - 280x140) $ 90 M , Sheriff & Enachu Sts. $75M, Vlissengen Rd. (land) $75M, $110M, $140M, 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, $22M, East R/veldt $10.5M, Eccles $30M, $34M, A/town $36M,Triumph $14M, Agriculture Road, Triumph $20M, Sheriff St. $150M, Subryanville $58M, Brickdam $100M, Ogle brand new 2-storey, 5 bedroom house $80M, Lamaha St, Queenstown, 3-storey, corner proprty $85M. Tel. 219-4399, 610-8332  Marketing and Realty. Good Hope PUBLIC Road East Coast (land - 675 x 92) $150M, Agriculture Rd, Triumph (land 600 x 45 ft) $ 1 4 M , C h i m n e y Road, Chateau Margot - (4 bedroom self cont) $29M, Atlantic Ville 5 bedroom s e l f c o ntained $53M, Diamond 2nd Ave5 Bedroom $40M,Queenstown 5 bedroom selfcontained (back lot - 80x60) $48M, Oleander Gdns $40M, Alberttown 6th St $52M, Republic Park $40M, L/Gardens $55M, Atlantic Gard e n s $ 45M , D u n c a n S t $ 30M , A l e x a n d e r S t $ 50M, Robb St $60M,Barr St $65M, Earl's Court $35M, Meadow Brook Gardens $50M, Queenstown $70M, South Road $85M. Republic Gdns -Land (100x100) $24M. Tel. 219-4399, 610-8332.

VEHICLES SALE PROPERTYFOR FORSALE  concrete Section 'K' $44M, 7-apartment 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 Gardens $66M, Meadow Brook concrete $45M, executive Republic Park $48M, Lamaha Gardens 3 selfcontained $70M, Prashad Nagar 6bedroom $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, 3bedroom new concrete Ogle $48M, Bel Air Park $52M, Croal St. 3-storey require repairs $30M, 4 lots in AA Eccles with incompl e t e c a t h e d r a l s t y l e s t ructure requires $20M to complete, plus reserve and place for lake $90M neg. , Mr. Darendra 615-0069, Vice Presiednt Alysious Pereira 6232591, Vice President Jhonny Ramsahoye 225-2709, Vice President Darindra 615-0069, 225-2626, 225-3068, 227-6863, 226-1064, 667-7812, facebook Tony Reid Realty 7 days a week 24 hours a day all holidays and all prices are negotiable.  3-storey concrete building, Price $100M.   property in good condition. Price $18M.         b e a u t i f u l 2-storey concrete property 3 s e l f - c o n t a i n e d , 1 m a s t e r, l i brary, television room, living room, upstairs back verandah, dow n stairs den, fully marble stone tile, family room patio, garage parking space, for 3 cars, needs cosmet i c s , l a n d s p a c e P r i c e $ 9 0 M, O g l e b e a u t i f u l p r o p e r t y $90M,  $36M neg,   $120M beautiful home excellent condition in   $55M neg, Q u e e n s t o w n property $100M. Do call us at Joy Reid's Realty.

We are located at 247(D) Forshaw and Oronoque Streets, Queenstown. Tel. 225-6858, 2257164, 667-7812, email: joyreid.realty7@yahoo.com

 your year for 28% discount on all properties. Happy Acres 2-storey concrete $24M, Providence Stadium new $16M, concrete Republic Park $36M, Eccles concrete $34M, South Ruimveldt Gardens $12M needs repairs, Middle Road La Penitence 4-apartment $14M, La Penitence two-storey $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 from $19M, back with 12ft driveway $14M, Section 'K' Campbellville $40M, Garnett Street ranch concrete $38M, Owen Street Kitty concrete 2storey $39M, Camp Street business and residence. Phone Mr Darindra 615-0069, Mr Carlos Budram 692-3831, Mr. Alex Pereira 231-2064, Mr. Ramsahoye 225-2709, 2252626, 225-3068, 2 2 7 - 6 9 4 9 , 2 2 5 - 5 1 9 8 , 6 2 7 - 7 8 1 2 , 2261064.  us at Raphael's Real 204 Charlotte St. Bourda Tel. # 225-8241, 227-4950, after hours 226-7829 Fax 227-1537 Executive Ogle $115M, Diamond $20M, $13M, Queenstown, Versailles $25M, Good Hope $27M, Subryanville 7 bedrooms with swimming pool US$2.5M, Continental Park (exquisitely furnished) $70M, Wismar Burnham Drive $8M, Breda St, Werken-Rust $20M, Plaisance (2storey concrete) $23M, Dazzell Scheme $27M, Atlantic Ville $19M, John Street, Campbellville $55M, North Ruimveldt $12M, La Parfaite Harmonie $16.5M. LAND La Grange $3M, 157 acres river to Linden Highway $30M.

20 20 AGRI. EQUIP. MISC.        & R a n j a h Import and Export. For all genuine truck parts and accessories new and used for Leyland, DAF, ERF Bedford Model M and TM etc from the UK, also foreign used Cummins and Perkins engine from the UK We currently have transfer boxes (power box) for 6x6 TM. Tel. 592-660-9152, 592-610-2873.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

      tables 8'x4'x3', suitable for workshop etc. 2330570 .  set of 17" black rims with tyres. Contact Ryan 6651400.  laser printer $55 000, Contact 658-4009.  stall in Stabroek Market. Tel. 658-0115, 718-7578031.

FOR SALE  AC, 12.6 and 18 000 BTU, 220 v o l t s . Te l . 6 2 3 - 3 2 8 0 , 6 8 9 4372.  backhoe 3 CX, caterpillar backhoe, 10-ton toad roller, portable welder on wheels. Call 623-3404.  grey pit bull, two Gemini amplifiers 2000 and 3000 watts, two horns with box, two 10" speakers with box. 6542847, 686-5341. -bred red nose pitbull, 12 weeks old, vaccinated and dewormed, Short and fluffy pups, 7 weeks old. vaccinated and dewormed, Tel. 610-9454.  quality 16" Michelin (German) tyres with new American-made rims, 16" 5-hole $320 000. Tel. 626-0595, 670-4161.  table, imported and local and accessories such as cues, balls, cloth, rubber, spot chalk, etc.

Tel. 609-3311, 614-4841, 2204298.

and 625-

 new, just released in 2013 Xbox one and play Station 4. Low prices guaranteed.

Tel. 668-1906.

 brand new 6" w a t e r d r e d g e . Te l . 2 2 2 6678.

 set model D 343, 250 kva, 3 Ph, 415-240, 220/127v, AC 60 Hz. Call 2270190, 693-5610, 616-9727.

 pitbull mixed.

0345.

 165 KVA generator with very low hours. 6562350.  Frost free commercial upright freezer $90 000. Contact 622-9589.  internet café setup.

Serious enquiries only. Tel. 6772085.  Cadence G5.9 Threadmill $90 000. Contact 622-9589.  40 KVA generator $950 000, ATV 450 $550 000 Honda. Tel. 622-0445, 6857659. -AN ATV's Evinrude, Seadoo Jet Ski, new household appliances. 26-0025, 648-3171.  290 Massey Ferguson Tractor, one irrigation pump.

Tel. 658-4910.  MICHELIN tyres for sale, like new, great price. Call 611-5414.  Turnkey Business, 6 Goed Fortuin Public Road.

Phone 600-3927. Yamaha 4-stroke outboard engine, hardly used $1.3M. Tel. 621-8612. Shore with 1x3 tee straps, 9 feet plus, giveaway prices. 669-1113, 696-9529.   metal decking, over 100 pics 39" wide. Priced for quick sale. 669-1113, 6969529.  Annandale Market Road, Toyota Dyna 14B, selfloading Ransom five-sack cement. 676-5727.  Ashley sofa, one new washing machine one two door whirlpool refrigerator. For more information telephone 6010225.   Fire commercial standard, one 4x8 Valley pools table (new cloth, bumpers) cues and balls included. Tel. 621-8612.  4000 amp, deep scoop (18") Dennon jugglers, JBL/PV monitors with stand, Numark CD player. Tel. 6232923.   jack hammer to break very strong concrete and rock, can work on 320 and 324 CAT and also Kobelco and Doosan excavators. 656-2350.  and Decker 1.7 cu. ft refrigerator, 21 Precision TV, new PS3 console with games.

Contact 639-7114, 674-5625.  Games Games: Xbox 360, PS2, PSP, games and mod, starting at $500. Contact 684-3025.

 ft decking 120x39 13 shts 11', 976 ft decking 120 x 39 61 shts 16', 350 ft decking 120 x 39' 25 shts ,14'.

Tel. 696-9529, 669-1113. Price - reasonable.  cell phone, 9650 model, Blackberry Bold excellent condition (like new) $12,000. 624-6464, 675-3062.

Keith.  Galaxy Tab 3 (2013 Edition) and Beats by Dre Studios (over-ear) headphones.

Very affordable prices. 671-3320, 690-2739. 8 Channels video Security kit, with 500 GB Hard Drive and 8 Night Vision Cameras. Viewable on Smartphones and tablets, Motion activated recording; contact: 6229589.  boat, max 7 500g a l c a p a c i t y, i n b o a r d e n gine, length 55 ft. Can be converted to fishing - licensed. 5 model 'M' tyres size 14, good condition. Bore master drill rig complete with engine, drill bits, max depth 400 ft.

Tel. 615-5922.   lace mini size 'L', 1 mesh cutouts size 'S', 1 Moca black leopard print strapless, size 'M' and 1 multi zig zag print belted size 'M'. To see dresses, prices and features Email classofj@yahoo.com Te l .

220-8596, 610-7998. -PIECE dining set (wholesale/retail) $35 000/ $45 000, 30 , 3 2 , 3 4 , 3 6 purpleheart panel doors, $28 000 each, 30, 32, 34, 36 Kabakali panel doors $ 2 0 0 0 0 e a c h . Te l . 6 8 8 9712, 651-0717, 669-1448.  2004 Toyota Allion e q u i p p e d w i t h T V, r e v e r s e camera, CD, DVD, like new $2.2M. Mobile canteen/juice bar with generator, c o o l e r, cupboards, Vita mix pro blender $2M neg. 638-9116, 603-0976. OWL 8 channel surveillance camera systems with 8 out door/indoor cameras (30 feet clear night vision), DVR with 500 GB hard drive, all cables and power adaptors, remote, mouse, and software CD, internet ready with motion detection email alert. $150 000. Contact 689-1957.  by owner: Rec e n t l y i m p o r t e d To y o t a 2 0 0 0 Carina TI Myroad AT 212, PW, PS AC, AT, ABS, CS, CD, NAVI, TV. Very low mileage, 20,000 km. Excellent condition as good as new. For information, call 615-6594.

FOR SALE  items: Large flat screen TV's, ice cream maker in box, floral arrangements, universal six-hole custom chrome wheels, brand new 305 x 40 x22 fits all 4x4, wares, guard grille for 4x4 engines, Sony computer, body building creatine powders, steel grilles for windows and doors, large complete standing units with glass shelves (food warmers) with 8/9" stainless steel pans, with burners and all fittings, suitable for snackette, restaurant, canteen, brand new polarised Oakle y s u n g l a s s e s , b r a n d n a m e c o l o g n e s , inflatable new sturdy big chair bed, inflatable mattress, writing desks, living room chairs, dining room table set, cocktail centre tables, karaoke player in box, wardrobes, large stainless steel fridge (Frigidaire) with ice maker, computer desks, Pana sonic stereo complete with subwoofer speakers, large carpets, industrial standing fans (110 volts), new designer clothing, accessories Lasko fans with remote, comforter set, standing clothes rack, new hammock designer curtains for windows much more all items in excellent condition, DVD players camcorder with LCD screen. 223-1885, 642-3722.  equipment: Styling chair $40 000, shampoo chair $10 000, nail compressor $50 000, nail file and dryer $3 000, foot spa $ 6 0 0 0 , 2 s h a m p o o sinks $15 000 each, lighting sign $5 000. Tel. 652-5168.   machines: 1- large Canadian Band Saw 240v, one large De Walt Rip Saw or Cross Cut Saw with large arm and table, move in any direction- 240v. 1 Edge sander with 12 inch disc 240v, to sand wood edge, 1 Wadkin adjustable up and downcross cut saw on table - 240v, 1- Wadkin 12 inch plane with blades- 240v. All machines are in good working order. Owner leaving 664-3368.      diesel Perkins 4cylinder $580 000, Whitney American wood shaper (large) $240 000, crescent wood morticer $180 000, Hunter wheel a l i g n ment machine P611 US$3000, Monroe shocks $3000 $6000 new fits, 4x4 bus, canter, etc, large voltage regulator $90 000.

Large drill press $190 000, Hobart arc welder 6-cylinder Ford $480 000, 2 large steel doors (double) for house $60 000. Tel. 619-6863, 601-8276, 226-3883.

VEHICLES FOR SALE VEHICLES FOR SALE  Daf truck with hyab.

Tel.. 626-5706.  used R2 minibus. Tel. 694-7906.  minibus, BKK series 5413.

Tel. 612-2517.   Carina (gold) $650 000. Tel. 255-0800, 625-4028.  Corolla G-Touring Wagon. Tel. 644-0530.  Hilux Vigo fully loaded, lift kit, music system, etc. 638-8930.  minibus, AC, CD, in very good condition. Tel. 609-9848.  150 Corona, in reasonable working condition. Tel. 612-0120, 650-4900.  CRV excellent condition, PKK series $1.7M. Call 6397551, 220-4598.

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 212 PNN series, AC, CD, mags, very good condition. Call 617-9507.

 Runner. Must be seen. Bargain $1.2M. Tel. 2208770, 616-0427.

 Toyota Town Ace minibus, BMM series. Price $1.2M. 6645593.

 Axela PRR series $2.05M excellent condition.

615-7526, 653-4560.

 F 150 2000 model $2.5M. Tel. 662-7905.

 Raum $1.165M neg, rims, AC. Contact Vishal Tel. 270-4674, 621-9080.

 Spacio, music, rims, excellent condition. Tel. 689-3881.  LN 170 Hilux Pickup, excellent condition. Tel. 663-3537.   tractor, foreign-used, in excellent condition. Price neg.

Contact 644-1004.     RR 600 motorcycle, like brand new. Contact 682-0384.   bus 3Y engine, PJJ series; 1 Hilux Surf 4x4 3Y engine, PHH series. Call 610-0514.  Verossa, leather interior, HID lights, rims, TV, PPP series, $3.3M. Tel. 618-7618.  Mitsubishi Lancer, AC, mags, deck, in good condition. Tel. 662-3700.  3-ton Mitsubishi Canter late GPP series, in perfect condition. Price neg. Tel. 626-4632.  3-ton Mitsubishi Canter late GPP series, in perfect condition. Price neg. Tel. 626-4632.  double cab Nissan Pickup $700 000 neg. Tel. 233-0591, 6676644, 216-3120(office).    Hilux Surf Extra Cab 5L diesel pickup -excellent condition. 656-2350.  IST, PPP series, excellent condition, $2M neg. Tel. 649-9889, 645-3583.  No. 2 Canal Public Road, (1291 x 37) ft, $17M. Tel. 626-2628, 676-9675.  Premio NZT 260 2007 year model, unregistered, press start, TV, reverse camera, etc.

Tel. 644-0530.   350 MERCEDES BENZ. ONLY 26,000 MILES. FULLY LOADED. $12.5 MIL CALL: 6514578   TACOMA AUTOMATIC 4 X 4, EXTRA CAB. LIKE NEW, LOW MILEAGE. $4.1 MIL CALL: 2271511, 651-4578  Hilux Surf 4-Runner, AC, CD player in excellent condition $3.95M. Tel. 225-8761, 6009568.  F150 1994 model, GKK series, new pressure plate, clutch plate, clutch cylinders, battery, all documents current. $750 000. Contact 689-1957.  Carina AT 170, 1 Overlock sewing machine. Contact 619-8788, 225-6001.  long base minibus, in excellent condition $1.2M. First owner.

Call 666-4999, 698-6898.    Wagon, PKK series, $1 050 000, mag rims, ac, never worked hire, 4 BF Goodrich mud terrain tyres 33x10.50x15, 95% thread $220 000. Contact 223-8780, 669-3741.  Carina Wagon backwheel drive. Price $600 000 neg. Tel. 626-7979. DAF Hauler trucks also 1 CF Daf for parts. 656-2350.  G-Touring Wagon.

Price $900 000 neg. Tel. 664-5545.   S C R A P 3 1 2 B C AT excavator - 656-2350.

 Runx in excellent condition. Price neg. Contact No. 6609944, 679-4984.

 crashed Toyota Vios slightly damaged, sold as is. Price $750 000. Tel. 685-0659.

 new model AT 212, alarm system, CD player. Tel. 625-7416, 227-8659.

 Civic, black, mag rims, CD, AC, etc, drives very well. Tel. 220-8770, 616-0427.

 10-seater bus, BMM 1832 in perfect condition. Tel. 6142878.

192 gold, auto power, mags rims, Bargain $890 000. Tel. 2208770, 616-0427.

 black Titan 4WD, fully loaded $3.5M. Tel. 678-2814, 6992322.

 Bblue mags, loaded.

Best buy $2M. Tel. 220-8770, 6160427.

 Royal Crown, one Prado 10 000 miles, excellent condition. Tel. 625-4611.

 diesel Turbo GRR plate. Must be seen $2 5M. Tel. 220-8770, 616-0427.

 Tacoma 4x4 2006, $4.2M, RX8 Mazda 2004, $2.2M. Tel. 615-8683, 225-7593.  Nissan Sentra B13 (450) and Nissan pick-up 4-door D21 (500). Price neg 614-7293.

Must sell.  model NZE Corolla AC, TV, DVD, mags, excellent condition. Priced to go - $1.8M neg. Tel. 682-0274, 625-8775.  Wagon excellent condition, 15" rims, remote start, alarm, hid, DVD, TV, etc, $1,300,000 neg.

667-9013, 231-3709.  192, PKK series, in excellent condition, mags, AC, remote start, etc. $875 000 neg.

Tel. 609-6252, 670-8594.  212 Carina, old and new models, one Toyota IST, excellent condition with mags, AC and TV. Price neg. Tel. 6281682 .  Toyota Sprinter 100. Contact Elizabeth on 617-0016, anytime or 2276330 after 17:00hrs. Hilux pickup 4x4, long base, manual, single cab, just imported. Excellent condition. Tel. 665-2880.  Solid Def Hilux Pinckup $2.4M, 2-ton Isuzu Dump truck $2.3M, New model Raum, $2.2M. Tel. 6411800, 223-5324.  mobile canteen on wheels, well built with stove, sink, glass case. Tiled, floor and CTC. Going cheap. Tel. 6262466, 220-5124/5125.  Ninja 600cc, silver Suzuki 2009, 250cc. Both bikes excellent condition. Have 4 000 km each. Unregistered.

Make offer. 223-1885, 642-3722.  Sera sports car, mags fully powered, new shocks and struts, Honda Fit, end of PNN, mags, fully powered, excellent on gasolene. 223-1885, 642-3722.  Premio, PRR 1554, 16" mags, alarm system, fully air conditioned car, only driven 43 000. Price $2.5M neg.

Contact 657-1130.  2006 Toyota Tacoma SR-5, 4x4 manual, 3" rough country riff, DC rims, 33" Mickey Thompson tyres, $3.6M. Tel. 621-8612.  Premio PNN series, in excellent condition (ladydriven), 17" chrome rims, alarm, automatic start, ac, CD player etc. $2.3M neg. Tel. 649-2541.  new model 212 Carina motor car, one AT 176 Toyota Carina wagon both in excellent condition. Price neg.

Contact 337-4544, cell 6261525.  Mitsubishi Canter 4D32 engine (non-electronic) enclosed insolated box for cold storage purpose, $1.55M neg.

Contact 654-6166.  or selling used motor vehicles: 192, 212 Carina, NZE, Fielder wagons, Spacio, Raum, Allion, Premio, Allex, pickups and much more. Call Marketing Pro. - 619-5784.  Leyland Daf enclosed truck, GPP series, Ac, CD deck, power windows etc. in excellent condition, Price $3.7M. Tel 663-4979, 6744724.     Silver Premio dark blue 2003 Raum with alloy wheels, TV/nav, excellent condition.

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FIFA: No decision made on 2022 Qatar World Cup move FIFA has moved quickly to play down claims from its own general secretary that the Qatar 2022 World Cup will not take place in the summer.

The sport’s governing body stressed no final decision will be taken until after the 2014 World Cup and only after lengthy consultations.

It comes after Jerome Valcke told Radio France: “The dates for the World Cup will not be June-July.”

He suggested it could take place between November 15 and January 15.

F I FA p re s i d e n t S e p p Blatter had already said the tournament would take place in November or December, with organisers in Qatar still hopeful of hosting it in June and July.

Following Valcke’s Radio France interview, a FIFA spokesperson said the general secretary had only been expressing “his view”.

The spokesperson added: “The precise event date is still subject to an ongoing consultation process which involves all main event stakeholders, including both the international football community FIFA confederations, member associations, leagues, clubs, players - as well as FIFA’s commercial partners.

“The consultation process will not be rushed and will be given the necessary time to consider all of the elements relevant for a decision.

“No decision will be taken before the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil as agreed by the FIFA executive committee.”

The Qatar 2022 Supreme committee said they “will be ready to host the World Cup regardless of the outcome of the consultation.”

Britain’s FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce said he was “totally surprised” at Valcke’s statement and confirmed the decision had to be taken by the executive committee.

The scheduling of the tournament has been debated since it was controversially awarded to Qatar in December 2010.

Fears have been raised that the summer heat in the Gulf emirate would be dangerous for players and fans alike.

Valcke said: “If you play

between November 15 and the end of December, that’s the time when the weather conditions are best, when

FIFA GENERAL SECRETARY JEROME VALCKE you can play in temperatures equivalent to a warm spring season in Europe, averaging

25 degrees. That would be perfect for playing football.

If the World Cup does go ahead at the end of 2022, it could pose problems for the Africa Cup of Nations, which is scheduled for January 2023.

Blatter said two months ago that a firm decision on dates for the 2022 World Cup will be made in December 2014.

Qatar organisers have indicated it would be happy to switch to a winter World Cup. Failed bidders Australia have vowed to seek compensation from FIFA if the 2022 World Cup is played in winter.

None of the 19 World Cups to date have ever been played outside the months of May, June or July. (BBC Sport)

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really had any reaction time.”

Morton was the first person to succeed in the competition, which had staked NZ$100 000

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From back Page fencing and kitchen facilities in the initial phase and was to be constructed in a manner that will accommodate future developments such as floodlights etc.

In March last year, then acting president of the GFF Franklyn Wilson informed that the federation received another US$500 000 from FIFA that will go towards the completion of a training facility.

Wilson had said that a meeting held on March 18 in Zurich and which he attended, “Guyana secured the grant among other recipients under the GOAL Project and in another two weeks the Federation will be advertising for the retendering of the Project.”

Wilson had also revealed that the world governing body for football has also increased the Funding from US$400 000 to US$500 000 and that already US$130 000 had been spent on the project from the initial US$400 000 delivered to the GFF. Wilson had added that due to dissatisfaction with the works of the contractor the GFF had no other choice but to bring a halt to all works at the site at Orangestein.

In September last year, McIntosh said FIFA will continue to support Guyana’s GOAL Project.

“The performance in relation to the goal programme, which was a programme put together as far back as 1999

by FIFA with some specific objectives that is to get each of the 209 associations to first and foremost have a head office and second a technical centre.”

McIntosh had said.

“In the case of Guyana we have had a goal project that has been around for that amount of time; unfortunately in the Caribbean that has been the performance record - very poor,” McIntosh had noted.

for the first one-handed catch by a fan at each of the 12 limited-overs matches against West Indies (five ODIs and two T20s) and India (five ODIs).

The closest anyone had come to taking a catch was in the third match in Queenstown when several members of the crowd, who were required to wear a branded T-shirt to be eligible for the prize, were diving all over the bank and advertising hoardings in attempts to snare the

ball.

New Zealand hit 22 sixes in that match with Corey Anderson belting 14 in his world record fastest one-day international century. West Indies added another four.

Morton, who told Sky television he regularly sat in the same spot for cricket matches at the ground, said he would need to discuss with his wife how to spend the money.

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From back Page ing through a tough time, but it was important for me and the coach to back them,” Bravo said.

“They have done great things for us in the past, and the way Powell started put pressure on New Zealand straightaway.

Then Edwards came in at No. 3, under pressure, and took the opportunity by getting a maiden century”.

The two teams will now face-off in a two-match Twenty20 series, beginning on Saturday in Auckland.

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Pacy Sri Lanka skittle Pakistan for 165 in second Test (REUTERS) - Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews was vindicated for surprisingly deciding to field after winning the toss when his fast bowlers skittled Pakistan for 165 in the first innings of the second Test in Dubai yesterday.

Sri Lanka then lost opener Dimuth Karunaratne (32) to reach 57 for one when bad light brought an end to the day’s play. Kaushal Silva and Kumar Sangakkara (both 12) were the unbeaten batsmen at the crease.

Ahmed Shehzad (three) was the only batsman out in the morning as Pakistan reached 57 for one at lunch after Mathews became the first captain in six Tests to put the opposition in at the Inter-

PAKISTAN first innings K. Manzoor c P. Jayawardene b Lakmal 73 A. Shehzad lbw b Pradeep 3 M. Hafeez b Pradeep 21 Y. Khan c P. Jayawardene b Eranga

13 Misbah-ul-Haq c P. Jayawardene b Eranga 1 A. Shafiq c Silva b Lakmal 6 S. Ahmed c P. Jayawardene b Pradeep 7 B. Bhatti not out 24 S. Ajmal c Silva b Herath 8 R. Ali lbw b Herath 0 J. Khan lbw b Herath 2 Extras: (lb-7) 7 Total: (all out; 63.5 overs) 165

national Stadium.

But the plot changed quickly in the afternoon session as Pakistan slumped from 78 for one to 127 for six with the Sri Lanka pace trio picking up two wickets apiece.

Pakistan opener Khurram Manzoor (73) survived some nervous moments before completing his sixth half-century in Tests and added 50 for the second wicket with Mohammad Hafeez (21).

Nuwan Pradeep was impressive on his recall to the Test side after a year and finished with three wickets for 62 while Shaminda Eranga picked up the prized scalps of the experienced Younus Khan (13) and Misbahul-Haq (one).

Younus and Misbah departed in the space of an over in similar fashion, edging Eranga to wicketkeeper Prasanna Jayawardene.

Sri Lanka’s other fast bowler, Suranga Lakmal, accounted for Manzoor and Asad Shafiq (six) while left-arm spinner

Rangana Herath polished off the Pakistan tail to pick up three wickets, having given up a total of 26 runs in the innings.

Pakistan failed to capitalise on some dropped catches by the Sri Lankan fielders and lost their last eight wickets for just 58 runs.

Fall of wickets: 1-28, 2-78, 3-107, 4-109, 5-118, 6-127, 7-129, 8-151, 9-151.

Bowling: Lakmal 21-6-45-2, Eranga 14-4-25-2, Pradeep 18-2-62-3, Herath 10.5-3-26-3.

SRI LANKA first innings D. Karunaratne lbw b Junaid

32 K. Silva not out 12 K. Sangakkara not out 12 Extras: (lb-1) 1 Total: (one wicket; 16 overs) 57 Fall of wickets: 1-40 Bowling (to date): Junaid 7-1-261, Rahat 7-1-28-0, Ajmal 1-1-0-0, Bilawal 1-0-2-0.

Shaminda Eranga’s dismissals of Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq in successive overs helped Sri Lanka skittle Pakistan for 165 in Dubai.

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The eight-furlong race is for horses classified `F1’ and Lower and the winner will earn $400 000, while the second-, third- and fourth-place horses will receive $200 000, $100 000 and $50 000 respectively.

The seven-furlong race is opened to horses classified `H’ and Lower. The winner will earn $250 000, the second-place finisher will get $125 000, while the third- and fourth-place finishers will receive $63 000 and $32 000 respectively.

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Vaughan convinced Pietersen and Flower are in dispute FORMER England captain Michael Vaughan is convinced there is an issue between England coach Andy Flower and Kevin Pietersen.

Yesterday, Flower denied he issued an ultimatum that would see either he or Pietersen, 33, quit the team But Vaughan says the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Pietersen should “bang their heads together” to ensure they remain in the setup.

He said: “There’s clearly an issue between Kevin Pietersen and the team.”

In an interview with BBC Radio 5 live, Vaughan added: “Andy Flower has seen all the headlines. He might not have said exactly what is reported, but there is clearly an issue between him and Kevin Pietersen.

“The best player, the maverick, the X-factor player is stood on the boundary during games. He is never involved in any of the team discussions.”

Flower has committed his future to English cricket and Pietersen stated he has no intention of quitting Test cricket.

The batsman said: “I wish to repeat my strong desire to continue playing for my country and to help us regain the Ashes in 2015.”

Now Vaughan, who captained Pietersen during England’s 2005 Ashes win, is calling on the ECB to demand the pair hold a clearthe-air meeting.

He added: “Give it a week or so and take a little bit of time to breathe, then have a mature meeting.

“Let’s get them both together and try and get English cricket moving forward because it will be a great shame if Kevin Pietersen never represents England again.

“The dust needs to settle then people need to bang heads together and get them in a room together and get it sorted out.

“It would also be a shame if the management can’t manage that sort of person to make sure he is an important member of the side. They need to give him a bit of responsibility and say, ‘right we need you until the end of 2015. We want to get these Ashes back’.

“The two can carry on. Both of them and the team need space away from each other because it has been such a pressurised tour.”

But former South African captain Clive Rice is convinced Pietersen is being made a scapegoat for England’s Ashes humiliation and fears he may not return to the Test arena.

Rice, 64, played a key role in bringing South African-born Pietersen to England when persuading him to join Nottinghamshire in 2001.

All-rounder Rice had spent 12 years with the county from 1975 to 1987, twice leading them to the County Championship title.

He revealed he spoke to the batsman early in the Ashes.

“I told him to make sure he performs because he will be made a scapegoat if England lose the series,” BBC Radio 5 live.

“Certainly my predictions to him are coming true right now because they are looking for an excuse for the losses and I think you can’t kick out your best player because of that.”

Rice feels Pietersen has been singled out because of his unwillingness to conform to the ECB’s rules.

He added: “They may think if they do that, they can have everyone acting as they want them to do,” he added.

“But he is the match-winner and a world beater, and you can’t just ignore his talents.”

He lost the captaincy of the England team when he demanded former coach Peter Moores be removed from the England setup in 2009.

And he was dropped from the team in August 2012 after sending text messages to South African players that were reportedly critical of then captain Andrew Strauss.

Vaughan added: “Kevin has had problems in the past and I’m sure there will be things coming out about this tour that will relate to Pietersen and I am sure, at times, he will have been a bad influence around the team But he can’t be the only one. It can’t just be Kevin Pietersen’s fault that the team were hammered 5-0. He got more runs than anyone else. He played Mitchell Johnson as well as anyone - none of them played him well.

“I think it is sad we can’t get the best out of someone like that. It would be a great shame if the one player that people would turn up to watch him play, and the one player that excites crowds for good and bad reasons, he never plays for England again.”

Vaughan also suggests Pietersen will need to make changes to his own persona if he wants to remain in the England line-up.

“Kevin will have to do things differently but mainly it is the management that will have to change how they deal with that kind of character,” he added.

Captain Alastair Cook is being urged by Vaughan to get involved in the dispute as part of a push to take more control of the England side.

“Cook needs to say, ‘This is my team, this is where we want to go, this is how we want the team to play’, and then go and pick the players to play that brand. I really think Alastair Cook has a big role to play in this.” (BBC Sport)

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Edwards, Bravo set up Windies crushing win over NZ … Edwards 123 not out, Bravo 106 put together a 211-run stand for the fourth wicket

HAMILTON, New Zealand (CMC) - Kirk Edwards hit his maiden One Day International (ODI) hundred and Dwayne Bravo his second, as West Indies crushed New Zealand by 203 runs in the fifth and final ODI to draw the series two games each.

Edwards was undefeated on 123 while Bravo scored 106, highlighting a superior all-round performance by the Caribbean side to climax the series on a high at Seddon Park in Hamilton here yesterday.

Opener Kieran Powell set the Windies off to a flying start by racing to a 44-ball 73, and setting the tone for their total of

363 for four, their highest ODI total but the Black Caps had no answer to an outfit on fire and imploded for 160 in 29.5 overs.

Powell hit 12 fours and two sixes to dominate an opening stand of 95 with Johnson Charles in 12 overs.

His knock included a six which was caught by a fan, who won $100 000 offered by a beer company for a one-handed catch.

Edwards and Bravo came together at 143-3 to consolidate then accelerate after Powell fell leg-before to spinner Nathan McCullum and the run rate slowed after his departure.

They added 211 for the

WEST INDIES innings (50 overs maximum) K Powell lbw b N. McCullum 73 J. Charles run-out (NL McCullum) 31 K. Edwards not out 123 L. Simmons Williamson b Anderson 9 DJ Bravo c NL McCullum b Williamson 106 A. Russell not out 6 Extras: (lb-4, w-11) 15 Total: (4 wickets; 50 overs) 363 Fall of wickets: 1-95, 2-116, 3-143, 4-354.

Bowling: Southee 10-0-64-0, McClenaghan 8-0-64-0, McCullum 10-0-64-1, Anderson 10-1-77-1, Mills 8-0-60-0, Williamson 4-0-30-1.

NEW ZEALAND innings (target: 364 runs from 50 overs)

M. Gu b Bravo 6 J. Ryder c Simmons b Holder 17 K. Williamson lbw b Holder 16 R. Taylor c Ramdin b Miller 9 B. McCullum c Charles b Miller 6 C. Anderson c Bravo b Russell 29 L. Ronchi hit wicket b Miller 15 N. McCullum c Ramdin b Russell 18 K. Mills run-out (Holder) 26 T. Southee c Bravo b Miller 9 M. McClenaghan not out 0 Extras: (lb-6, w-3) 9 Total (10 wickets; 29.5 overs) 160 Fall of wickets: 1-21, 2-37, 3-45, 4-50, 5-65, 6-94, 7-123, 8-125, 9-151.

Bowling: Holder 5-0-35-2, DJ Bravo 5-0-12-1, Miller 10-1-45-4, Narine 5.5-0-31-0, Russell 4-0-31-2.

Gayle pulls out of South Africa’s Ram Slam T20 Skipper Dwayne Bravo registers just his second ODI hundred of a 154-match career.

Kirk Edwards moves to his maiden ODI hundred as West Indies’ total mounts.

fourth wicket, West Indies’ third-highest stand in one-day internationals, surpassing the previous best of 360 set against Sri Lanka in 1987.

Edwards’ 108-ball knock included 12 fours and four sixes while Bravo’s entertaining innings featured 12 fours and three sixes.

New Zealand never built momentum in their run chase as the five frontline batsmen were dismissed with the score on 65.

The big-hitting Corey Anderson was caught on 29 as the Black Caps tumbled to 94-6 while Kyle Mills led some lower-order resistance before he

was run-out for 26.

Left-arm spinner Nikita Miller finished with 4-45, while Bravo followed up his century with a miserly 1-12 off five overs to be named man-ofthe-match.

Jason Holder and Andre Russell each picked up two wickets.

West Indies’ overwhelming display, following poor performances in the two previous ODIs, resulted in New Zealand’s second heaviest ODI defeat.

The two teams now play a two-match Twenty 20 series starting in Auckland on Saturday.

Corentyne Schools get cricket gear from FFP, SFCD ST. Francis Community Developers [ SFCD] , a Berbice based Non Governmental Organisation which has been in existence for over a quarter a century, along with its national partner, Food for the Poor [ FFP] Guyana Inc , yesterday donated a quantity of cricket gear to two Corentyne based secondary schools in Berbice.

At the handing over ceremony, held at the NGO’s Annex at Port Mourant, President Alex Foster who happens to be the local representative of FFP , said, the gifts , which includes several balls, pads, bats , and gloves among other items, are to be used to create a revolution in the game in which will result in players becoming ‘feeders’ for the Berbice Cricket Board, the Guyana Cricket Board, and subsequently the West Indies Cricket Board .

‘With proper utilisation, it is our wish that cricketers of international standards will be birthed’, emphasised Mr Foster , who has recently received a fifth international award for his work in community development.

However , Corentyne Comprehensive High School Teacher .

Karl Vanier , while accepting the donations appealed to the officials of the Guyana Cricket board to reintroduce cricket into the school system, while, another recipient Rohan Etwaroo promised that the gifts will be used in an organised manner .

Regional Educational Officer Ms Volika Jaikissoon , also

attending the mid afternoon presentation, expressed gratitude to the two organisations for their timely gesture .( Jeune Bailey Van-Keric.)

In photo from left : Alex Foster hands over cricket gear to school teacher Karl Vanier of Corentyne Comprehensive High School, while

SYDNEY, Australia, (CMC)- Chris Gayle has been forced to pull out of South Africa’s domestic Ram Slam T20 Tournament because he would not recover in time from a torn hamstring, which occurred during an ODI against India in November.

Gayle has announced that he would not be travelling to Durban but instead would focus on making a return for West Indies’ regional 50-over competition, which begins at the end of January.

This is the second time Gayle has withdrawn from the South African side, Dolphins, after a similar situation two seasons ago.

“I am devastated not to be able to join up with the Sunfoil Dolphins this year,” said Gaye in a statement released by Dolphins.

“It’s the second time I have been unable to play with them because of injury so it’s extremely frustrating”.

Gayle originally signed with Dolphins for the 2011-12 tournament but did not play a game after arriving in South Africa carrying an injury.

This time around the West Indies opener was initially expected to be out of action for up to five weeks, but has still not returned to full fitness.

CHRIS GAYLE “I put everything into my rehab programme and really hoped I’d be given the all clear. I know how much planning had been done by Jesse Chellan and Lance Klusener which makes this even more disappointing,”he said.

“I wish the guys all the best with their campaign and hopefully it’s third time lucky should I have the opportunity to play for the Dolphins in the future.”

Gayle took no part in West Indies’ ongoing series against New Zealand and has also been ruled out of the T20 series which start on Saturday.

“We received confirmation from Chris’ agent today that his rehab and recovery has not progressed as well as they had hoped.

Estimates are that he will only return to full fitness by early Feb. It’s a real pity for all concerned,” said Challan, the Dolphins CEO. “Our players and fans alike were really looking forward to seeing this global star in action in Durban. But this is part and parcel of international sport. We wish Chris a speedy recovery and every success in the year ahead.”

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Competition will make Windies a stronger force, says skipper Bravo

HAMILTON, New Zealand (CMC) - West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo says competition in the squad augurs well for better performances following their 203-run lopsided victory over New Zealand in the fifth and final One Day International (ODI) yesterday.

Kieran Powell, who opened in place of the injured Chris Gayle, slammed 73 off 44 balls while Kirk Edwards, who also came into the XI after a spate of injuries, hit his maiden ODI ton.

Bravo, who also scored his second ODI century, attributed total team effort to West Indies handing New Zealand their second-biggest ODI defeat.

“I can’t single out anyone, it was a great team effort,” said Bravo.

“We always want this competition. The coach says that we should make more options available. This will put us in a great position.”

The West Indies win, which drew the series two games each, follows poor performances in back-to-back losses against New Zealand and after coach Ottis Gibson had expressed disappointment in the replacement players.

Gibson had accused the players of failing to grab the opportunities in the absence of the injured first-choice players saying it was the reason West Indies found themselves 2-1 down after winning the first game of the series.

New Zealand were shot out for 160 runs in reply to the West Indies mammoth 363 for four.

“The openers (Johnson) Charles and Powell were go-

Lendl Simmons steadied himself under a high catch to remove New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder

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GFF eyeing Leonora for GOAL project

… in talks with Ministry of Sport

GFF PRESIDENT CHRISTOPHER MATTHIAS

By Michael DaSilva THE Guyana Football Federation (GFF) is hopeful that government will give the goahead for its GOAL project to be shifted from the current location at Orangestein on the East Bank of Essequibo to Leonora, West Coast Demerara.

In an exclusive interview with Chronicle Sport on Tuesday, GFF president Christopher Matthias said his Federation has been having discussions with the Ministry of Sport regarding the acquisition of 11 acres of land, north of the synthetic track that is currently under construction at Leonora.

According to Matthias,

the discussions have been favourable and once the Federation gets the green light, it will construct a three storied building along with two training pitches on the 11-acre plot of land.

The building which Matthias said would be a Technical Centre would have a conference room, rooms for national and visiting teams, a kitchen, dining room and Gym among other things.

Matthias said FIFA’s Development Officer with responsibility for Guyana, Jamaican Howard McIntosh, was here last year and inspected the sites at both Orangestein and Leonora and is excited about the shift to the Leonora site.

In May 2009, then president of the GFF Colin Klass revealed that the world governing body for football FIFA had approved Guyana’s request for the long-awaited GOAL Project.

According to Klass, Guyana was granted approval in May that year and had the directive to tender for contractual work to begin, at Orangestein, East Bank Essequibo.

According to Klass then, the GOAL Project was expected to contain dormitories, training facility, a ground,

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Fan catches lucrative prize in NZ-Windies one-dayer

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (Reuters) - Catches, as cricket aficionados remind us, win matches yet one taken

by Michael Morton during the fifth one-day international between West Indies and New Zealand yesterday earned the spectator NZ$100 000 ($82 800).

The 28-year-old Morton took a spectacular one-handed catch while sitting on the Seddon Park bank off a Kieran Powell six to win the prize as part of a local beer brand’s competition at New Zealand’s limited-overs matches.

“He smashed it pretty hard, so it was going pretty quick,” Morton told Fairfax Media in Hamilton.

“My dad was sitting next to me and he yelled out, ‘Michael’. I stood up and then I thought it was going to drop down in front of me, but it sailed straight into my hand.

“They’re pretty short boundaries, so I knew it was going to go pretty fast.

“If it was a skyer, plenty of people would have had a chance to get underneath it, but it was pretty flat, so no-one

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