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Guyana Gold Fields investment important to country’s economy

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––President declares during tour of mining operation

No-confidence motion places fate of AML/CFT Bill in 3 limbo Page

PSSC Chair, Ms. Gail Teixeira

––PSSC Chair, Gail Teixeira

Bee Hive man found dead 9 in self-built makeshift coffin Page

President Donald Ramotar and Minister of Public Works, Mr Robeson Benn being briefed on the progress of work by Guyana Gold Fields Inc CEO, Mr. Scot Caldwell at one of the sites at Aurora

Soyini Fraser 9 Friend finds keeps Jamzone construction worker 2014 crown on local shores Centre hanging in Wisroc Page

––snags US$10,000

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No-confidence motion places fate of AML/CFT Bill in limbo ––PSSC Chair, Gail Teixeira

By Vanessa Narine THE fate of the Anti-Money Laundering/ Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/ CFT) (Amendment) Bill is now being questioned anew, given the submission of a no-confidence motion by the Alliance For Change (AFC) to the Clerk of the National Assembly, Mr. Sherlock Isaacs.

Chairperson of the Parliamentary Special Select Committee reviewing the AML/CFT Bill, Ms. Gail Teixeira, told the Guyana Chronicle that the minority AFC and the main Opposition, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), must explain their positions on the matter.

She said, “They also have to explain their stance over the no-confidence motion. Does that mean they will not come to any committee meeting? Does that mean the bill will be left dangling there with the FATF review coming up?

They have to explain their position in light of the AFC’s no-confidence motion. And what will happen with the Committee? Are they going to let the Committee not function and put Guyana in worse trouble?”

She said that another notice for a meeting of the Committee has been responded to negatively, with no meetings having been held since June.

“The notice for a meeting on October 10 went out… I think that it is inexplicable, the non-availability, or the unavailability, of the Opposition members to respond to the request for meetings of the Select Committee,” Teixeira said.

The last suggested dates for meetings of the

Committee were July 8, 10 and 30, all three of which were rejected.

“They are fully cognisant of its importance to the country, and they have to explain to the public this kind of behaviour,” Teixeira, Chairperson of the committee, said.

Earlier this month, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) officially confirmed, in a letter dated July 9, 2014, its decision to commence a targeted review of Guyana prior to its October 2014 plenary meeting, and the international watchdog body made it clear that the purpose of this targeted review will be to examine the most significant deficiencies in Guyana’s AML/CFT framework that pose a risk to the international financial system.

FATF has said that its review will identify steps that should be taken to address those deficiencies through the development of an action plan.

FATF said in its letter: “This review will be conducted by the International Co-operation Review Group (ICRG), Americas Regional Review Group (ARRG), co-chaired by Ms. Darlene Boileau (Canada) and Ms. Maria Fernanda Garcia-Yrigoyen Maúrtua (Peru).

“In our capacity as ICRG Co-Chairs, we now request your full cooperation in assisting the ARRG to conduct this work, including by providing up-to-date information on your jurisdiction related to AML and CFT issues, as requested by the ARRG co-chairs.”

The letter indicated that Guyana would be given an opportunity to review the draft targeted review and to have a face-to-face meeting with

PSSC Chair, Ms. Gail Teixeira the ARRG, which is expected to happen sometime in September.

At its next meeting on October 20/24, 2014 in Paris, France, the FATF is expected to discuss the results of Guyana’s targeted review.

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Pakistan opposition leader calls for tax boycott in anti-government protest

By Syed Raza Hassan ISLAMABAD(Reuters) - Leading opposition politician Imran Khan urged Pakistanis yesterday not to pay taxes or utility bills as a protest against the government and vowed to force the country's "corrupt" prime minister to step down this week.

"After two days ... your time is up," Khan shouted to thousands of supporters at a rally in central Islamabad.

Police estimated yesterday that around 55,000 people have occupied two streets in the center of the Pakistani capital as part of separate protests led by Khan and cleric Tahir ul-Qadri.

Both men say they will stay in the streets until Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif,

whom they condemn as corrupt, resigns. Qadri gave him a 48-hour ultimatum on Saturday night.

Sharif's landslide election win marked the first democratic transfer of power in the history of the nuclear-armed nation of 180 million people.

But barely a year after taking power, he has struggled to overcome daily power cuts, a sluggish economy and a Taliban insurgency. Anti-Western militant groups have been growing in strength, worrying Pakistan's allies.

Khan, a former international cricket star, did not repeat a call for protesters to march on parliament, saying he did not want to provoke violence.

"We will go for civil disobedience and will not pay taxes or utility bills till the

time Nawaz Sharif resigns," he said.

Less than one percent of Pakistanis pay income tax, and the last time Pakistan prosecuted someone for income tax evasion was more than 25 years ago.

Khan alternated between urging his supporters to protest peacefully and warning authorities he might not be able to control them.

"After two days I will tell (Prime Minister) Nawaz Sharif that I will not be able hold the people back," Khan said.

Khan said on Saturday that he was struggling to hold his supporters back from marching on the "Red Zone", an enclave that is home to top government buildings like Parliament and the Supreme Court and most Western embassies.

Many of the young men at Khan's protest said they were eager to push against the fortified lines of riot police if Khan commanded.

"I told my parents, if I am martyred, pray for me," said student Muhammed Qasim, 21, his goatee painted in the red and green colors of Khan's party.

Riot police wearing body armor and carrying tear gas stacked shipping containers on top of each other and covered them with oil to prevent people climbing them behind

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Supporters of Imran Khan, cricketer-turned-opposition politician and chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political party, chant slogans while listening to their leader during the Freedom March in Islamabad, yesterday (REUTERS/Faisal Mahmood)

the stage where Khan spoke.

"INSECURE COUNTRY" The country's information minister, Pervez Rashid, told local television station Geo the government would not permit protesters to overrun government offices or the Red Zone.

"If they go to the Red Zone, will the world see it?"

Rashid asked. "This is our internal issue, but if they go into the Red Zone, the issue will be heard in capitals across the world via their embassies. And there will be alarm bells in the capi-

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tals, signaling that Pakistan has turned into a insecure country.�

Sharif's relationship with the powerful military has been poor, leading some in his government to suggest elements in the military are directing the protests to weaken the government and discourage policies it disapproves of.

Those include the prosecution for treason of former army chief and president Pervez Musharraf, who overthrew Sharif in a coup in 1999, ushering in a decade of military rule.

Despite Pakistan's history of coups, few feel the military wants to oust Sharif, however. The Supreme Court issued a warning on Friday against "unconstitutional" action.

Some analysts say the unrest has erupted because the opposition senses Sharif is vulnerable, not only over his rocky relations with the military, but also because of dithering over peace talks

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with the Taliban and failure to fill key ministries more than a year after taking office.

Qadri and Khan both arrived in Islamabad late on Friday after a two-day procession of tens of thousands of people through Punjab province, heartland of support for Sharif. Their protests have remained separate because the two have different supporters and plans for what should happen if Sharif steps down.

Qadri's supporters have set up camp on the capital's main thoroughfare, Jinnah Avenue, forcing many businesses to close. Khan's protest is on an adjacent street, in the area of Aabpara Chowk.

"We are giving 48 hours for the government to resign and dissolve the assemblies and present themselves before the law," Qadri said Saturday night.

"Otherwise the people will decide and I will not be responsible."

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Brazil crowds attend funeral of late candidate Campos

Mr Campos's widow, Renata, is consoled by three of their five children. (BBC photos)

A huge procession accompanied the coffin to the local Santo Amaro cemetery for burial

MORE than 100,000 people in Brazil have paid their last respects to the late presidential candidate, Eduardo Campos, who died in a plane crash last Wednesday.

They attended a funeral Mass and filled the streets of the city of Recife to follow the passage of his coffin.

Later this week, Mr Campos's Socialist Party is expected to appoint former Environment Minister Marina Silva, as a replacement candidate.

Mr Campos's jet crashed

He was a popular state governor for seven years and left office earlier this year to run for president.

On Wednesday, leaders of his Socialist Party will meet in Sao Paulo to make a decision on his replacement.

Party leaders have said that Ms Silva's appointment seems to be the best option.

Ms Silva, an environmentalist and devout evangelical, also fell out with the Workers' Party government and ran for president in

in bad weather in Santos, near Sao Paulo.

Investigators are still trying to establish the exact causes of the crash, which killed six other people.

Mr Campos's private plane - a Cessna 560XL was travelling from Rio de Janeiro to the sea-side resort of Guaruja, near the city of Santos.

President Dilma Rousseff, who's running for reelection in October, was among many prominent politicians who travelled to Recife for the funeral.

Part of the crowd booed

Ms Rousseff, a former political ally with whom Mr Campos fell out last year.

Opinion polls showed Mr Campos in third place in the race for president, behind senator Aecio Neves and the front-runner, Ms Rousseff.

Mr Neves, who will represent the Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB), also attended the funeral.

'Responsibility and commitment' Mr Campos, 49, came from a traditional political family in the north-eastern state of Pernambuco.

2010. She polled surprisingly well, getting nearly 20% of the vote.

During the Mass for Mr Campos, she was cheered by the crowd and encouraged to pursue his ideal.

Last October, she agreed to run as vice-president alongside Mr Campos after the Electoral Court refused to register her political movement, Rede Sustentabilidade (The Sustainability Network) as a party.

She has so far refused

to confirm whether she will succeed Mr Campos in the presidential race.

But as she arrived in Recife on Saturday for the funeral she told journalists: "I have a sense of responsibility and commitment".

The first round of the presidential election will take place on 5 October and will go to a second round later that month if no candidate receives more than 50% of the votes. (BBC)

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EDITORIAL

GUYANA

Hurting its own THIS is a historical reality of the PNC, because it was its own supporters -- right alongside other Guyanese of various political affiliations -- who suffered under the PNC dictatorial regime; and the successive budget cuts, non-support of developmental programmes, as well as congresses that invariably decimate the core leadership of that party, are indicators that the PNC leadership has no inclination to change its direction and put the nation first before egos and personal ambition.

Since the People’s National Congress (PNC) was given birth by the late Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham, that political party has been from the inception, and remains, a vibrant force in local social and political dynamics; and the leadership – initially with Burnham at the helm, then Hoyte -- has remained committed and steadfast to the core values of the party.

Enter Corbin, and with

him the slow disintegration of the second strongest political force in Guyana.

Leadership challenges began, and membership was being lost at an alarming rate; but worse was the infighting, as more and more of the executive members began feeling alienated from a political party to which they had given absolute loyalty from their youth.

So Burnham loyalists became determined to return the PNC to its glory days by removing Corbin, whom they solely blamed for the disintegration of the PNC, and replace him with someone in whom they placed their faith to restore the strength of their party.

But bit by bit the core leadership was eliminated out of the equation, with challengers to leadership claiming rigging in the internal electoral processes.

Corbin remained as supreme leader while the swathe of vengeance scythed away aspiring leaders like Vincent Alexander, Aubrey Norton, Raphael Trotman, Dr

Faith Harding et al. Those who supported opposing candidates were vengefully weeded out of the executive, and gradually the strength and vibrancy of the PNC became diluted, because those remaining became apathetic and directionless.

Then Corbin realised that if he remained he would become leader of a defunct political party. His future personal wellbeing was secure in any case, because the PPP/C Government has provided the Leader of the Opposition with wages, benefits and a retirement package almost in line with that of the President; so neither Corbin, Granger, nor any Opposition leader would ever go in want of any imaginable luxury, very much unlike the way they treated Dr. Cheddi Jagan while he was de facto Opposition leader by virtue of stolen elections.

These were the factors that propelled Corbin’s search for his successor; but instead of choosing someone who had the absolute loyalty of party members, he

went out of the box and chose someone who was an absolute political novice, which further alienated hardcore PNCites.

David Granger’s emergence as a power within PNC leadership heralded many changes, but the most shocking change was the re-structuring of the Burnham-founded PNC, eliminating executive members who had served the party with loyalty and distinction from their youth and injecting non-affiliates in a new avatar he renamed A Partner for National Unity (APNU); which key members saw as a betrayal, because none of the new affiliate parties, heads of which automatically became executive leaders of the new political conglomeration, had any membership to speak of, and all had been almost defunct, so it was an anomalous partnership.

As a consequence, disillusioned PNC membership melted away in droves. Thus

it was that when former PNC leadership contender Raphael Trotman co-founded the Alliance For Change (AFC), many former PNC members voted solidly for that fledgling political party.

The angst of party loyalists, who see newcomers who had never contributed anything to their party -like Jaipaul Sharma, Rupert Roopnaraine and others -enjoying the power, prominence and benefits that come with their appointment as parliamentarians, sidelining major players like Dr Faith Harding, Aubrey Norton, Volda Lawrence, Mervyn Williams, et al, has added to the internal corrosion of the second oldest, once powerful political party in Guyana.

The ineffective leadership, which only grandstands with sanctimonious speeches, cutting succes-

sive budgets and stymieing the development of their own support bases; and now their unyielding position of non-support of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Bill – with all the implications for Guyana and all Guyanese, which has made the APNU a mocking stock in Guyana and the world, is another factor that seems to spell doom to the once powerful brainchild of Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham who, despite everything, was one of the most brilliant leaders Guyana has ever produced.

Granger has, without doubt, presided over the demise of the People’s National Congress, and its non-support of the AML/ CFT Bill along with his ineffective leadership is its death knell.

Attack, misinformation on the forest industry and foreign investors is reckless GUYANA has the most beautiful and durable species of wood in the world.

Yet, our population at large has little appreciation of this fact. For a long period of time, the general home builders were only aware of three species, which are greenheart, purpleheart and kabukalli, out of the vast plethora of wood species that we have to offer.

If the question was posed to them what is wamara or a sample was shown, their familiarity was dim to null.

In the recent days, the media and whoever is benefiting from the attack and misinformation on the forest industry and foreign in-

vestors for one species of wood, is being reckless and is subsequently damaging the Region 10 economy and the country at large.

Over the past 2-3 years, countless individuals and associates have benefitted from the high demand of wamara. This has provided a strong chain of events in which the first and vital link has been bringing in much needed capital investment to their operation which leads to the ability to purchase extracting equipment, which, further, link to associations and individuals venturing out on their own and demanding a higher price for their produce-all the while

raising the standard and quality of life for many people.

Among the various species of wood, we must understand that wamara with its beauty and strength proves to be a very difficult wood for our local sawmillers to produce as a value added lumber. The recovery is in range of 20-30% a cubic metre. For example 21 cubic metres of processed lumber that fit in a 40-foot container will take approximately 70 cubic metres of wamara logs for the set volume. There’s no way that anyone can make a sustainable profit or stay in business by just processing this species of wood.

Guyana does not have the technology and equipment to make this valuable way forward at this present time.

We cannot jump to conclusion without getting the nitty-gritty of how the industry functions on a wide scale. For example, the boat/ ship that was reported by a newspaper outlet of transporting logs actually belongs to another Chinese company that is separate from Bai Shan Lin. This particular company has done an immense job on infrastructure work in partnership with various logging associations from Region 10, which was spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner of Forestry.

For example, in a short 5 month span the Unamco Road, which previously take 3-4 days to truck produce out, is now one of the best interior all weather roadway in the country. A regular road user can now have access up to 110 kilometres with a regular sedan.

The infamous quote that states, ‘To those whom much is given, much is expected.’

There was the great gold rush, this is our wood rush.

Rather than utilising precious time to fly over and take pictures of the various log stock piles in the several locations in Region 10, the investigators should keep a forum where stakeholders

can give their insight of the logging industry. This would be more valuable than making assumptions and falsifying information for the sale of newspaper.

We are loggers and if you venture into our domain you will see logs.

I can vouch for myself and other stakeholders in stating, we welcome foreign investors once we have fair market value for our produce and or business partnership is done in the confines of the law and blessed by the Guyana Forestry Commission.

DANE AULT MAC Enterprise

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Supplying logs to Bai Shan Where is the money collected for the construction of Lin has benefited our community tremendously One Mile Primary School?

WE, the Members of the Ituni Small Loggers and Chainsaw Operators Association hereby pen our views regarding the increased attention that the Bai Shan Lin logging operation has been getting in the media of recent.

To date, over 80% of our community is dependent on logging so we are very qualified to comment on this issue.

More than 70% of our 84 members supply Bai Shan Lin with produce. This arrangement has tremendously benefited our community for prior to this we would harvest produce and not have secured markets. We operate on 11 State Forest Permissions which was issued to our community by the Guyana

Forestry Commission, having these areas have significantly improved the livelihoods of people in the community.

Take a look today you’ll see many homes are being constructed; new businesses are being developed in the food and hospitality sectors in Ituni.

The introduction of the Chinese buyers has expanded the species market for us; we are now able to sell many species that are abundant on our concessions that were never given attention in the past, for example, kakaralli, darina and wamara.

With the steady market that we have now, there is greater confidence in operations; hence, many persons are able to invest in high end equipment such as logging

trucks, skidders and even tractors.

With this high investment in logging equipment, there is one thing that plagues all loggers, especially the transportation providers, that is the condition of our roads.

This, however, is no fault of Bai Shan Lin. We believe that it’s the Government’s responsibility to maintain our roads.

With this letter we wish to pledge our support for the Bai Shan Lin’s operation with the hope that the Government of Guyana will look into our concerns of proper roads as this too affects our access to markets, even that of Bai Shan Lin. RICHARD JAMES Chairman Also signed by 37 others

IN July of 2012, the people of Linden, at the behest of the Local Elected officials, came out in protest against the high cost of electricity rates.

This protest lasted for about one month, and unfortunately resulted in the loss of life of three innocent people. Several important buildings were also destroyed by fire, among which was the One Mile Primary School.

After the destruction of this school by fire, we, the residents on Linden were informed, by no lesser person than our very own Regional Chairman, that the One Mile School will be rebuilt by us, and he asked for our help to rebuild the school. We contributed our

money and some people their labour, chipping in our five thousand and one thousand and five hundred dollars, however much we could afford, because we want to be sure that our children are comfortable to learn.

The Regional Chairman collected all of this money, and work started on the school, but now we see that the Government is building a new school and this new building is separate from the old structure that was cleaned up, and a little work done with our contributions.

We were told that over $12M was collected from residents and other persons overseas to rebuild the school, apart from con-

tributions that people made of materials, and so we are left to wonder what has become of our contributions, since the new building is being built by the Government.

When the question was asked, the Regional Chairman talked about some audit that will be done, so I am asking if they could say how much money in total was collected and how much of this money they still have and what arrangements will they make for this money that is remaining, since the Government is now building the school.

falling under the Guyana Police Force with respect to its new approach in engaging the various communities through their leaders and representatives.

When the programme first began, the children were asked where their general interest lay in terms of

the project, and they pointed out that they preferred art and craft, which included fabric painting.

The three-month session was assisted by several senior and junior ranks of Brickdam, Ruimveldt and Providence Police Stations.

In addition, the police

commenced working with the other members of the community around the same period, to develop their play field in the area, since Agricolans had indicated that they were forced to travel to other communities to use their recreational facilities.

ERNEST JOHN Concerned resident of Linden

Agricola children to graduate from three-month art & craft programme

By Leroy Smith ALMOST sixty children from Agricola will, this coming Saturday, graduate from a three-month art and craft training programme conducted by professional art and craft designer Indira Hicken,

wife of A Division Commander Clifton Hicken.

On Saturday, August 16, the children were making their final pieces, which will be on display for the spectators and parents to see when they show up at the graduation.

The training sessions,

which were started in June, were made possible through intervention of the head teacher and several other generous persons from Agricola, as well as the business community, which has been supporting the initiative -- brainchild of Commander Hicken but

A junior police rank takes time off from policing to assist a young child with her fabric painting

Some of the children and the police and school teachers busy at work with fabric painting

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Guyana Gold Fields investment important to country’s economy ––President declares during tour of mining operation

PRESIDENT Donald Ramotar yesterday applauded the Canadian firm, Guyana Goldfields Inc., for seeing Guyana as a country worthwhile investing in.

Noting the firm’s importance to the country’s economy, in light of the administration’s continuous fight against poverty, President Ramotar said: “This also reflects the times we are living in; the globalisation that is taking place; the fact that we have not only Guyanese, but people from Australia, Peru, Canada and the United Sates. We have an international family, which, in many ways, reminds us we are one humanity, with one objective: Trying to have a better world.”

He made the observation during a tour of the Company’s Aurora Cuyuni operations with Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana, Ms Nicole Giles and several key Cabinet members, among them Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment, Mr. Robert Persaud; Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh; and Works Minister, Mr. Robeson Benn; and Chairman of the Guyana and Geology and Mines Commission, Mr. Clinton Williams.

They were all made welcome by the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Scot Caldwell and several of his managers, who took them on a guided tour of the many mine sites, which are all in the construction phase.

Buoyed by what he’d seen and heard, President Ramotar said: “Investment in our society is important for the creation

of wealth and jobs. Some of you who follow our policies... would see we invest a lot in our social sector.”

Noting further that investing in the social sector is a deliberate strategy employed by the Administration, given the many adverse conditions under which residents live, the President said: “We think this is one of the best ways by which we can redistribute wealth,.. and therefore we want to invest in such and the wealth that is created from it so that our people can benefit from it.”

Noting that a significant part of the country’s Budget is channelled into the social sector, with the hog going towards education, the President said: “It has been said, and I believe it has been proven, that the best way to enhance and improve your country is by investing in your people; and this is what we are doing, by investing in education, social services, health and housing where people are owning their own homes.”

He seized the opportunity to pledge the Administration’s continued support in whatever tangible way needed to help build the company as it seeks to benefit Guyanese.

“We will continue to try our best to offer support, so that we can have full cooperation,” he said, adding, “We welcome this investment; we think it’s a good story to tell, and I hope it can make a major contribution itself, but it benefits all of Guyana.”

CEO, Mr. Caldwell, thanked the team for showing an interest in what the Company proposes doing while here, and gave every assurance that work is progressing smoothly and on target.

Actual mining, he said, is expected to commence by July of 2015, with an expected commercial production of 14,000 to 15,000 ounces per month.

The official launch is expected to be held in June of 2015, as the company seeks to maximise this operation to the benefit of not only themselves, but the Guyanese people and economy as well.

The CEO also assured the team that the company continues to place safety high on its agenda as they operate under the strictest safety regulations.

It was also noted that the operation will be carried out using world class technology, as well as mercury free methods.

Guyana Goldfields Inc., is a Canadian based mineral exploration company, primarily focused on the exploration and development of gold deposits in Guyana, South America, where the company has been in operation since 1996.

The company is currently undertaking drilling and studies to advance and develop the Aurora Gold Project in Guyana with a current measured and indicated resource of 5.71 million ounces gold (47.04 million tonnes at a grade of 3.83 g/t). (GINA)

Rosehall man makes miraculous recovery ––after being involved in minibus accident

By Shirley Thomas

the front of the minibus. It was a miracle his neck was not broken, relatives say.

TELEVISION repair technician Dale Roach, 50, of Roache was picked up in an unconscious state and Rosehall Town, Corentyne, after being struck down first taken to the New Amsterdam Hospital where he by a speeding minibus at was stabilized and given Portuguese Quarters on first line treatment. But the Corentyne on June as his condition appeared 27 last, was hours later to be getting worse, he was rushed from New Amevacuated to the Georgesterdam Hospital to the town Public Hospital by Georgetown Public Hospiambulance around 3:00 hrs tal in a critical condition.

Saturday morning.

He sustained injuries to At the Georgetown Pubhis head, neck and shoullic Hospital, doctors began ders. His lower jaw was working feverishly on the fractured, face bruised injured man. He underand battered, and his teeth went several surgeries, and knocked out. For weeks he to the untrained eye, his was unable to eat, speak or recovery process initially in any way use his mouth. seemed long and slow, but He was fed intra-veinously the doctors were confident and was literally glued to and never gave up. his hospital bed. And even “I was surprised to find to cleaning his mouth was one day that he was trying an ordeal. But surprisingly, to feed himself with solids. weeks later he was on his I ventured closer, only to road to recovery. discover that his mouth was His sister, Debra Gilkes healed and that the maxwho resides at Linden reillofacial surgeon and/or ceived word of Dale’s injudentist had done an expert ry shortly before midnight Dale Roache, a few days after being injured by the job at repairing his mouth speeding minibus that Friday, and hurried and teeth. The silver used down to Georgetown. On to brace them back in place arriving at the hospital, she was devastated at being took on a beautiful lace design. He removed the mouth hardly able to recognize her brother. His face was swol- cover and smiled broadly, as though displaying them len and badly disfigured, as a result of the impact from

Dale Roache a few days ago with pride. That was when I knew he was beginning to speak once more,” Gilkes recalled.

Roache disclosed that the matter had been reported at Whim Police Station and the errant motorist was placed on $300,000 bail. The matter has been put down for a later date.

Meanwhile, Mr. Roach’s family would like to join him in expressing their profound appreciation to the doctors and nursing staff at the Georgetown Public Hospital for their very professional and highly efficient medical care; to the nurses especially for their patience and understanding, and for the prayer teams who prayed with him and helped him find hope. They are also grateful to the staff of the New Amsterdam Hospital where he spent a few hours before being transferred to the GPHC.

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Bee Hive man found dead in self-built makeshift coffin

By Asif Hakim

THIRTY-eight-year-old Jeewan Seenauth, aka Teddy, of Bee Hive, East Coast Demerara, was found dead yesterday morning at his home in a makeshift coffin that he had allegedly built.

Seenauth had reportedly been planning this event for a very long while, but his family members never thought he had really meant it. They were shocked and incredulous when Seenauth made good on his promise.

This publication visited the man’s home to find no one there, but a relative who arrived just as this reporter was going to speak with Senauth’s neighbours said Seenauth’s relatives had never thought he would make good on his threat because he had always been a very loving and caring person whom nobody would associate with harbouring thoughts of committing suicide.

“When I hear this man kill heself and was into some coffin he (had) made, I could not have believe it. Because me and

this man use to go out on a usual basis and have a drink; we would even chat and laugh and so! I very shocked about this. I don’t know if he and anyone had any problem, because usually he would tell me those things,” the relative said.

Seenauth’s neighbours also described him as a very easygoing man who was always willing to do anything asked of him. They said they had heard when he was constructing “something”, but they had no idea it was a coffin he had been constructing. They deemed his death a great shock to them.

“We don’t know how and why he did this thing; if he was having problems…. There is no need for him to do such. I want to know where God was when the devil made this man do this thing,” one neighbour said.

When contacted, a senior police officer from that division said all he could say at the moment was that Seenauth had been found dead in a coffin he had made, and that the police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

This publication will bring more updates of this gruesome story as details emerge from the investigation.

Public suggests GECOM work on reducing ‘voter fatigue’ ––during claims and objections period

By Derwayne Wills

cases not to find their name at all.

NO SHORTCUT Although there were attempts to publish the preliminary list on the GECOM website at www.gecom.org.gy, it would be interesting to know how many citizens actually visit this page to locate their names on the voter list. Similarly, there is an added challenge, whereby interested persons must box through close to 8,000 pages in order to find their names. There is no shortcut.

It is safe to say that GECOM has not made reasonable accommodation to ensure a user-friendly website, where, rather than whisking through 8,000 pages, OFFICIAL LIST OF a member of the elecELECTORS torate could type their GECOM is currently name and other informaconducting a “Claims Guyana Chronicle reporter boxing through the PLE tion into a search bar and and Objections” exer- for sections of Region 4 (Demerara/Mahaica)posted the results would pop-up cise, a process that is outside the Town Clerk’s Office at City Hall for his after the software has aimed at verifying the name examined the list. In the current Preliminary List dynamic world of technoof Electors to produce an Official List of Electors logical advancements, does this seem too impossible (OLE). to undertake?

As such, the elections management authority has Even a step such as this would reduce, by a small posted the PLE at prominent locations in all of the margin, the voter fatigue associated with the claims Registration Divisions or Sub-Divisions and at all of and objections period. It was reported in the media on the GECOM permanent and temporary Registration Thursday that GECOM Chairman, Dr. Steve Surujbally Offices across Guyana. had challenged the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) to Members of the electorate are tasked with going state clearly their evidence to support a claim of irreguthrough these lists with thousands of names, one by larities in the voters’ list amounting to some 78,000 new one, to find their own name and ensure that their registrants compared to the previous list used in 2011. registration is reflective of their current residence.

Dr. Surujbally rejected the claim, and indicated A reporter from Guyana Chronicle visited the that GECOM would be reviewing its data, and if Georgetown City Hall where he perused the list for such irregularities in the list are found, then correchis name. After some minutes, he found it. tive measures would be taken.

However, this is not to say that the process was As the country holds its breath for either not frustrating. It is easy to see why a voter would Local Government or Regional and Regional be discouraged to weed through pages and pag- Elections, GECOM has been asked to do its part es of electors to find their own name or in some to ensure that ‘voter fatigue’ is reduced.

WITH advancing technology significantly affecting the way we communicate in both our personal and professional lives, it appears that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) in some regards still has some catching up to do.

This publication is aware of concerns abroad that the voters list available on the GECOM website is not as user-friendly as it ought to be. Moreover, one of the contentions is that persons hardly ever access the website to find out whether their names are on the voters list. Maybe GECOM can provide such information to prove this contention wrong.

Friend finds construction worker hanging in Wisroc THE body of a male construction worker in his mid-twenties was yesterday found by his friend hanging by the neck in the shack in which he resided at Wisroc in Linden, Region 10.

Up to press time, persons in the area could not name the deceased, but indicated that he had been spotted around the area from time to time.

Police investigators observed no marks of violence on the body, and suspect that the man might have committed suicide. They cut the body loose after conducting initial investigations, but a deeper probe is ongoing.

Day of Sports at Mahdia kicks off Mining Week 2014 MINING Week 2014, which celebrates the mining sector, officially gets off the ground Saturday with a Day of Sports at the Mahdia Community Centre in Region 8 (Potaro/Siparuni).

A Day of Sports will also be held at Port Kaituma in Region One (Barima/Waini) on August 27, and the theme for this year’s activities is: “Improved recovery; reducing impact; securing the future of mining”.

One of the highlights this year will be a tour of the Guyana Goldfield’s Aurora Gold Project at Aranka Landing in Region Seven (Cuyuni/Mazaruni) by Minister Robert Persaud and a team from the GGMC. Arrangements to begin large-scale gold mining at this site are now being finalised for commencement by July 2015.

Thursday, August 28, 2014 is scheduled to be Customer Appreciation Day, an event to be held at the GGMC Headquarters in Brickdam, Georgetown.

A pre-Pork-Knocker Day exhibition is scheduled to be held on First Avenue, Bartica from 15:00 to 22:00 hrs on August 29th.

Pork-Knocker Day, the final event of Mining Week 2014, will comprise competitions in pork-knocking skills such as batelling, shovelling, jigging, tacouba crossing, warishi races and more.

This event will be staged on August 30 at the Regatta Pavillion at Golden Beach in Bartica, starting from 9am. (Clifford Stanley)

GGMC to soon roll out diversification initiative for mining sector THE Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) has indicated its willingness to actively support diversification of small- and medium-scale mining activities into rare earth minerals, such as platinum and colombite tantalite, in addition to the traditional gold and diamond mining.

Board Chairman Clinton Williams recently said the GGMC is pursuing plans to encourage miners to not only focus on gold and diamonds, but to try to find and extract other equally valuable minerals, which are undoubtedly part of their properties.

He mentioned platinum for example, and said: “The Board intends to ramp up the policy options on what other minerals we need to pursue, because non-renewable resources like gold and diamond will not be there forever.”

He said that too many miners walk away from lands mined out of gold and diamonds without appreciating the latent potential of other undiscovered minerals left behind.

The Board will very soon present to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNR&E) a short- to medium-term strategic plan for the sector, which will be focusing on this diversification initiative. (Clifford Stanley)

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GNRSC steps up road safety campaign

––amidst rising road fatalities

By Michel Outridge THE Guyana National Road Safety Council (GNRSC) recently expressed grave concerns about the alarming number of road deaths occurring on the country’s roads, citing poor driving as a major contributory factor.

Vice-Chairman of the GNRSC, Dennis Pompey told reporters on Friday at a press conference at Red Cross headquarters at Eve Leary, Georgetown, about their concerns about carnage on Guyana’s roads and highlighted the plans to reduce road fatalities/accidents in their respective divisions countrywide.

Pompey said further that pedestrians, motorists, and pedal cyclists also share the blame because they are not using the roads properly and as such contribute to the alarming number of road deaths.

He also reflected on several recent accidents which claimed the lives of several persons to highlight the point about carelessness on the

assist those young people, who are not conscious of about what is happening on our roads.”

Turning the spotlight on ‘A’ Division, GNRSC Treasurer, Bruce Haynes, who also represents that division, told reporters on Friday that habits once formed are hard to break as it relates to the attitudes of road users, particularly drivers.

He recommended that errant drivers be taken off the road and re-educated on the use of the road. He also said that education starts at home in the family to heighten consciousness on the roads in order to reduce the carnage.

Meanwhile, Chairman of the Road Safety Association in ‘D’ Division, Shahab Hack told the press that they are concerned about the spate of road accidents and deaths on the roads, adding that within the past three months they have identified some of the causes such as speeding, excessive use of alcohol and people using the roads poorly.

DRUNK DRIVING

Association, Frederica Crawford in remarks said that while they have ongoing education programmes, they are concerned about the deterioration of the roads in Region 10, which is even worse when it rains.

She stated that as such they are working with the police to fill up the potholed roads and they have ongoing driver’s seminars to educate road users and drivers even at the family level, involving non-drivers.

Representative of GNRSC for East Bank Demerara, Eric Benjamin told the press that recently 30 pedestrian crossing signs were painted from Grove to Timehri and pedestrian and child crossing signs installed at schools and pedestrian walkways.

For East Coast Demerara, he said 46 pedestrian signs were painted and in excess of 50 road signs were repaired or straightened while bush and trees blocking road visibility were cleared. Benjamin pointed out that for West Coast Demerara, 34 pedestrian and child crossing signs were painted

At the GNRSC press conference Friday roads and the result of drunk driving and speeding.

He reported that for the year 2014 so far, there were 77 accidents with 84 deaths, with 10 being children, and for the corresponding period last year, there were 61 accidents with 64 deaths, and six were children.

Giving a breakdown of the statistics, Pompey disclosed that in ‘A’ Division there were 30 accidents with 33 deaths; in ‘B’ Division there were 14 accidents with 16 deaths; ‘C’ Division - nine accidents with nine deaths; ‘D’ Division - 12 accidents with 12 deaths; ‘E’ Division - three accidents with four deaths, ‘F’ Division - two accidents with two deaths and ‘G’ Division - seven accidents with eight deaths.

Pompey said that, “we have seen an increase from last year and we are concerned and we appeal to all road users and members of the public to play their part in reducing road accidents and call on them to use the use roads correctly and to

He said that they have taken a three-step approach to that problem and they have upped their enforcement activities with the police with nightly patrols and that has seen five to six drivers being taken to court daily for drunk driving.

Hack noted that they are working along with the police in the education aspect by going to schools and targeting drivers, visiting bus/car parks and doing advertisements for radio and television to enlighten the public on the use of the roads.

He stated that they have teamed up with the police to erect road signs between Vergenoegen and Parika, East Bank Essequibo and to repair broken road signs since the place is dark at nights in that area which has seen several road fatalities. The GNRSC is also calling for inter-agency collaboration to reduce road deaths and accidents.

Acting Chairman for the Linden Road Safety

and in Linden 20 pedestrian signs were repainted.

In other remarks, GNRSC Coordinator Ramona Doorgen said that they are continuing with several training programmes as they feel they must educate and re-educate members and volunteers to do community work.

She said they have a packed agenda for the upcoming Road Safety month and they will also be visible at GuyExpo to plug road safety, besides continuing driver training and television programmes.

Meanwhile, Doorgen also called on more persons to become volunteers. The association will also be advocating for more laws as they continue their work with the police.

In conclusion, President of the Georgetown Road Safety Association, Victor Graham said that there is need for greater police presence on the roads at weekends and he also called for better roads in the city and proper parking as well.

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Guyana to get help from Mexico to develop viable coconut industry

By Sandy Agasen

AGRICULTURE Minister, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy is confident that, with the demand for coconut and coconut products increasing, good days are ahead for that industry.

Disclosing that Mexico is now on board to assist with the steady development of the coconut industry, Minister Ramsammy noted that the technical team from Mexico conducting a one-week intensive course in terms of production of coconut oil, coconut water, and the best varieties of coconut products would be visiting this country next month.

“We expect the course to be done sometime in September, and we are bringing all the stakeholders so that we can re-orient how they think and (organise) them like we have organised rice into a strong viable industry,” Dr Ramsammy said.

At a press conference held Saturday at the Guyana Rice Development Board’s (GRDB) Head Office in Kingston, Georgetown, Minister Ramsammy explained that coconut production uti-

lises the most acreage of land after the sugar and rice industries -- approximately 25,000 hectares.

It must be noted, however, that the hectares of land under coconut cultivation are old lands, and the trees are old; but work is ongoing to reinvigorate the plantations and bring new lands under coconut cultivation, he said.

VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS The Agriculture Minister indicated that, at the initial phase of the industry, the main aim was to produce the traditional coconut oil; but of late, the Agriculture Ministry has shifted its attention to production of new products in the form of coconut water and coconut oil.

He added that the coconut industry has been attracting attention of the international market, and has received requests for supplies.

“We are capturing a lot of attention. We are getting a lot of requests for supplies, and this is where we are taking the industry,” Minister Ram-

sammy disclosed.

A coconut forum was planned for July of this year, but was postponed to August. This forum was not convened because of the addition of Mexico’s cooperation in developing the coconut industry. The Agriculture Ministry is awaiting the technical team from Mexico to conduct the one-week course for the development of other value added products.

Dr. Ramsammy stressed that Guyana’s coconuts can be utilised for all purposes – production of special varieties of coconut oil, besides other products. Moreover, the by-products from the coconut impact the environment immensely.

“You travel to Pomeroon and you see millions of shells becoming a travel hazard, and so we are developing the coconut industry in a manner that takes into consideration the environmental issues, just as we are doing with the rice industry,” he said.

Dr. Ramsammy said that an effort by the Agriculture Ministry was consequently made in the rice industry to engage the millers in the

upgrading of their factories; that is, to make use of the paddy husk which, at one time, represented a waste.

The minister said the millers are now involved in converting the husk into energy for their own use; or, if large enough, for the national grid. With the waste product being used to create energy in the industry, another industry will give rise.

Minister Ramsammy noted, “The same is also being done for the coconut industry, in converting the coconut

shell not only into gasification to produce energy for factories or water coconut factories, for example, but in producing other materials so that we can convert what used to be a waste into wealth.

In one step, we can solve an environmental problem while creating another business line for people,” he said.

Guyana currently produces between 90 and 100 million coconuts per year, which approximates to some 70,000 tonnes of the product.

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GuySuCo Board appointed with Shaik Baksh as chairman

THE new Board of Directors for the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has been appointed with Mr. Shaik Baksh, former Education Minister, as chairman.

This was disclosed Saturday by Agriculture Minister, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy.

The new Board, over the last several days, has been engaged in orientation meetings with several stakeholders.

The Agriculture Min-

ister noted that the other appointees include: * Mr. Dunstan Barrow, Chairman of Board of Directors for the Linden Enterprise Network (LEN); * Dr. Dindyal Permaul, Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA); * Mr. Keith Burrowes, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Guyana Office for Investment (Go-Invest); * Badri Persaud,

Managing Director for the Guyana Oil (Guyoil); and Geeta Singh-Knight who also served on the previous board.

A c c o r d i n g t o D r.

Ramsammy, one additional board member is still to confirm acceptance, but is currently unable to. “This will be done in a few weeks,” he said.

The current CEO, Dr. Raj Singh, sits on the board as an ex-officio member.

Nine individuals had

Survivors of capsized ‘Swift Dolphin’ interviewed by MARAD THE Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has reported that following the incident in which motor tanker ‘Swift Dolphin’ capsized in the Atlantic Ocean in the vicinity of Corentyne Coast on August 12, accident investigators have since interviewed the two survivors.

The investigators also interviewed one of the owners of the vessel, and spoke to the wife of the missing Captain, MARAD

said in a press statement.

The ‘Swift Dolphin’ is owned by Swift N.V. of Paramaribo, Suriname and usually operates between Suriname and Venezuela.

The destination in this instance was Venezuela.

The ‘Swift Dolphin’ is now a sunken wreck off the coast of Guyana.

The investigation is ongoing but in the meantime, MARAD is still conducting a search for the two missing crew members and dealing with the navigation safety issues

occasioned by the wreck.

MARAD last Wednesday reported that at approximately 21:00hrs on August 12, 2014, the Guyana registered motor tanker ‘Swift Dolphin’ capsized off the coast in the vicinity of the mouth of the Corentyne River. A press release said the tanker was proceeding from Paramaribo, Suriname to Georgetown, Guyana.

There were four crew members on board - two were rescued while the other two are missing.

Search and rescue efforts are ongoing to locate the two missing crew members.

been identified to sit on the Board of Directors some weeks ago.

The life of the existing board was extended by six months to June 30 and the new Board’s appointment was scheduled to come on stream from July 1. Under new management, GuySuCo is expected to lead accelerated progress to ensure the industry’s turnaround.

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

tonnes in 2014, and a whopping $6B has been allocated to the sector in the 2014 Budget, given the industry’s important role in national development.

Among the measures to be undertaken to ensure a turnaround of the industry, which the allocation addresses, are: increased production and lower cost of production; diversified target markets, and expansion of value-added production.

In 2013, sugar ex-

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Mr. Shaik Baksh ports accounted for 8.3 percent of total exports valued at US$112.2M, and the industry contributed 3.9 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product.

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Soyini Fraser keeps Jamzone

–snags U

By Alex Wayne WHEN the 2014 Miss Jamzone International Pageant kicked off at the National Cultural Centre last Friday, it was quite obvious that the event lacked the customary glitz and sizzle as experienced years ago.

The delegate line-up this year was certainly not as exquisite as last year’s, save for the compelling presence of Miss Guyana, Soyini Fraser, Miss Trinidad and Tobago, Yaya Henry, Miss Bahamas, Lexie Wilson, and Miss Barbados, Dannyele Leslie.

However, it was the captivating Miss Guyana, Soyini Fraser who eventually fused intelligence and ‘Guyanese sizzle’ to cart off the coveted crown and the whopping US$10,000 and bragging rights associated with the pageant.

In second place was Miss Barbados, Dannyele Leslie, with Miss Bahamas, Lexie Wilson placing third. In the fourth runner-up spot was Trinidad’s Yaya Henry, with Jamaica’s Joanna Sadler placing fifth.

Miss St Vincent, Aphesha Mathews won the prize for Best Gown, Best Country Presentation and the People’s Choice Award, while the Trinidadian delegate won in the Best Smile and Miss Body Beautiful segments. The new queen won in the Best Costume Category and also scored big as she won the prize for Best Fantasy Swimwear.

LET THE SHOW ROLL ON...

After a somewhat lukewarm dance presentation by the Classique Dance Company, the audience was again tortured by Guest Artiste Diane Mc Clean when she was called to perform a sort of upbeat, somewhat ‘jazzy’ vocal piece. While her voice was excellent, the audience sighed, giggled and heckled at her lame attempts at dancing and some suggested loudly that she should have just stood center stage and sang instead of miserably trying to be the ‘J-Lo’ she may never

Guyana’s Soyini Fraser during her National Costume, Evening Gown, Country Presentation and Fan

become.

Then the stage exploded with tropical colour as the delegates made ready to showcase their national costumes.

First up was Miss Bahamas and she was quite feisty and colourful in her billowing skirts, lavish headwear infused in a majestic twinkle of gold and orange made from native straws of her homeland.

She was followed by Miss Barbados who wore a brilliant carnival-styled costume dubbed, ‘Gem of the Caribbean Sea’.

Miss Guyana came on stage to thunderous applause in a dazzling creation that depicted our water lily and mineral resources in startling colours, hues and shades that would

be long remembered.

She made way for Miss St. Lucia who displayed her national dress which was a striking ensemble with glorious flowing skirts, and ‘Caribbean prints’ with the associated trail and umbrella that depicted the ancient St. Lucian woman.

Miss St. Vincent and the Grenadines was also very impressive in her remarkable coat that depicted their national bird and their famous hibiscus flower, amongst other trademark items. And as expected, Miss Trinidad and Tobago brought to the stage, ‘The land of Carnival’ in attitude and costume. With frenzied gyration she was a dazzling blur of pink and other Caribbean

shades as she promoted the Land of the Humming Bird.

Miss USA, Kadian Collins appeared as an 18th Century Native American woman, and she was a stirring picture as she demonstrated the use of the traditional bow and arrow. This segment was closed with a scorching vocal performance

by Kross Kolor Studio’s Teneica De Freitas. She performed the original piece, ‘Think I am Crazy’.

INTRODUCTION SEGMENT This segment truly tested the delegate’s intelligence, fluency and their knowledge of their native country.

Bahamas was fluent as she stirred up the audience with the-

atrics and dances, but many felt her presentation was not enough to secure a win in this category. Barbados brought to the forum, a rich and entertaining showcase of their culture, national foods, dances, festivals, and Barbadian celebrities.

Miss Guyana was most entertaining as she chose to deliver in her native Creole language. The crowd almost laughed their heads of as she creatively sold Guyana like a genius, promoting Bartica Regatta, the luxuries and beauties of Linden, the Kaieteur Falls and many other treasures, without failing to mention that Guyanese, among other defining features, are famous ‘for giving blow’. The audience just loved her...

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e 2014 crown on local shores

US$10,000

ntasy Swimwear segments

Jamaica brought a lacklustre showcase and seemingly could not get her puppet character, ‘Fyreesha’ to bump and grind as she wanted her to.

And St. Lucia’s presentation on their customs, traditions and tourism highpoints went ‘haywire’, even as her attempts to perform Soca Temptress, Alison Hind’s ‘Roll it Gyal’ were equally miserable.

St Vincent and the Grenadines was very entertaining and dramatic as she chose to sell her country, acting the role of a tour agent representative. She did so, using ‘separate voice tones’ (both Creole and refined English) and had the gathering on her side as she sold their Botanical Gardens, Black Sand Beaches, and many native dishes.

Trinidad brought the steelpan to the stage and their delegate did an excellent job before launching into a good verbal presentation of their culture, camaraderie, and unity shared by the different races.

Quite wisely the USA was depicted by the famous Statue of Liberty and their girl spoke nicely of their esteemed industrial development, and their towering skyscrap-

Miss Jamzone International, Soyini Fraser (centre) and her happy runners-up. From left are Miss Jamaica, Joanna Sadler; Miss Bahamas, Lexie Wilson; Miss Barbados, Dannyele Leslie; and Miss Trinidad and Tobago, Yaya Henry

ers. This delegate, however, failed to connect with the audience and judges and spoilt her night when she attempted to sing ‘Riannah and Jzee’s’ ‘Let’s Hear it for New York’. She left the stage hurriedly as the audience emitted groans.

FANTASY SWIMWEAR This segment was expected to showcase the creative abilities of each delegate. While some tried their best at impressing the judges, others were just plain lazy, or lacked any creative talents at all.

Miss Bahamas was sexy and scorching in a white lacy two-piece ensemble that revealed much hips and a ‘bundle of cleavage’. The creation was fitted with a wide flowing skirt that had sections of the audience murmuring, “Eh eh! A skirt with a swimsuit fuh de beach!

She mus be crazy...!”

Barbados was on fire in a revealing piece in metallic shades that barley allowed much covering to the front or back of the swimsuit.

Guyana brought to the platter a metallic green outfit that barely covered the breast and other regions of the delegate’s figure, and a ‘mesh material’ that allowed almost full view of her left hip and buttock.

Jamaica’s sailor girl swimsuit was totally enthralling and their representative certainly modelled it well. Her flirtatious moves and her ‘sexy salutes’ totally sealed the deal for her in this segment.

St. Lucia’s wore a majestic creation made from the rice bag and worked nicely into a matching gloves and astonishing headwear.

With dazzling stones and flowers, this damsel was definitely the ‘Queen of the Amazon’ The swimsuits brought by St. Vincent, Trinidad and the USA were certainly lacking in ‘fantasy’.

EVENING GOWN Miss Bahamas was simple but stylish in a peach and black off shoulder creation with a darling slit to the left thigh. With twinkling highlights her attire was suggested by some as the perfect evening wear.

Miss Barbados wore a metallic green gown with gold highlights that showcased almost all of her back and ample cleavage. It was accentuated with a glorious flowing trail and was designed by the delegate herself.

Again Guyanese designer Olympia Small-Sonoram came in

for high praise with the mesmerizing gown she made for Fraser.

This dress consisted of a clinging brown ‘see through’ bodice with large silver highlights in just the right places without being risqué.

The sleeves were amazing and the towering ‘yester-year collar’ was simply astounding. The frothy, floating trail added a classic finish to the outfit.

Miss Jamaica was attired with a scarlet red off shoulder gown that carried a revealing slit to the left thigh. This piece was made ‘electric’ with feathers, beads and silver sequins.

Miss St. Lucia could have done better with the lime green dress she brought to the competition. While it was nicely tapered with feathers and sequins, many felt that it was just too plain and simple.

St. Vincent kept it definitely Caribbean and strutted in a gown that was not fitted with the customary dazzle and glitz associated with this pageant. It was a ‘print material’ dress, but the style was different and very impressive, as can be seen in the ‘cyan-cyan skirt effect’.

Miss Trinidad was a Persian Goddess in a figure hugging white gown that left little to the imagination. It allowed full exposure of her entire back and sapodilla shoulders and she certainly worked the piece excellently.

Miss USA was quite dreamy in a white ensemble with long sleeves that allowed just a glimpse of her back. No cleavage or exposure was allowed with this gown, which dictated that this delegate was keeping things on the conservative side.

Not long after the top five finalists were announced and in that line-up were Trinidad, Jamaica, Bahamas, Barbados and Guyana.

FINAL QUESTION All the delegates were asked one question (If you were given US$500 to make a difference in someone’s life, who would you choose, and how would you make that difference?”

While Miss Jamaica strayed entirely from the question in her answer, Miss Bahamas gave it a fair try. Miss Bahamas stayed on borderline. The two best answers came from Miss Guyana and Miss Barbados, and the National Cultural Centre was turned into wild celebration when Guyana’s Soyini Fraser was declared Miss Jamzone International, 2014.

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Corpse of woman Four males to be charged following found on Boersarie police Friday morning raids public road

By Leroy Smith

THE body of a woman believed to have been a resident of Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo was found on the Boersarie public road, on Friday last at about 23:30hrs.

Police said in a release that they “are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman whose so far unconfirmed name has been given as ‘Simone’ of Zeelugt.

The body is at the Ezekiel Funeral Parlour at Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara, awaiting positive identification and a post-mortem.

SIXTY-FIVE persons have been picked up in cordon-andsearch operations conducted on more than four dozen homes in the Police “A”, “B”, and “C” Divisions last Friday morning. Some will be profiled, and others would be questioned in relation to various crimes.

It has been confirmed that four will be appearing in court charged with offences.

The Guyana Chronicle has been reliably informed that those persons who are to be charged are from “C” Division, namely Sophia and Industry, ECD. Two of the four are to be charged with simple larceny offences while the other two are to be charged for break-and-enter offences.

The police in “C” Division have indicated that the four

had been wanted for very serious offences, but had never been apprehended.

Meanwhile, police in “A” and “B” Divisions have indicated that they have not been able to match the prints of any of the detained persons to any previous crime scene, while no one has as yet been identified in the commissioning of any crime.

During the police search conducted on Friday, guns, cocaine and other illegal substances were unearthed, and the persons in whose possession or at whose property the items were discovered have been detained.

Today, several of those persons will be making court appearances in respect to what the police had unearthed.

The police raids are usually coordinated based on intelligence regarding items, substances, persons for whom they have been looking over a period of time, and particular places or environments.

Canje River logger suffers fractured spine from falling tree FORTY-ONE-year-old Ronyel La Fleur, a private log-cutter of Rose Hall Town, Corentyne, is in a serious condition in the Georgetown Public Hospital, nursing a fractured upper spinal column, sustained on Wednesday, August 6, whilst felling a tree in the Canje River.

The father of two was not aware that the top of the tree he was cutting was entangled with another; thus when one tree fell, it brought down the other, and a branch from that tree hit La Fleur at the base of the neck, causing him spinal injuries.

The injured man remained unconscious on the ground until two other men working in the area heard him cry out and rushed to his assistance. They ferried him by boat out of the Canje River community to the Corentyne main thoroughfare, from whence they were able to get him transported to the New Amsterdam Hospital.

He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, and was later transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital, where he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit as well.

Having seen some improvement, he is currently warded at the Male Surgical Ward, where his condition remains critical but stable.

Ronyel La Fleur is the husband of Natasha La Fleur, and is the father of a two-and-a-half-year-old child and a five-month-old child. (Shirley Thomas)

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Aries - March 21 - April 19 Stop worrying. First of all, you know how you get when you're stressed; it's not pretty, and it hasn't been what most often wins you friends -- especially since your sign virtually wrote the book on the subject. Then, too, there's the fact that if you play your cards right, you can make not just a new friend, but cross paths with someone who might be exactly right for you. There now, isn't that enough inspiration to keep you calm?

Taurus - April 20 - May 20 Don't you dare ignore the phone, no matter who's been absolutely driving you crazy trying to chase you down, and how hard you've been working to continue avoiding them. If they do happen to catch you, you'll think of a reason to hang up quickly -- and if you get lucky, the person on the other end will be the one you've been thinking about for what seems like forever. It'll be worth it.

Gemini - May 21 - June 21 Your way with words is famous. It's so famous, in fact, that you can keep company with just about anyone you want to, whenever you want to. That fact will go double right now, so do yourself a favour. Don't waste this energy. Gabbing with just about everyone is what you're famous for, but save the best for that certain someone who actually responds to your wit with some pretty keen comments of their own.

Cancer - June 22 - July 22 You're not in the mood for happy hour, but if there's any way at all you can force yourself to go out after work, even if it's just for a little while, you won't regret it.

The heavens are brimming over with fun energy -- the stuff that lively, unexpected conversations are made of -- and if you've been hiding out, that might be just what the doctor ordered. Even if you haven't, get out there. Too much time alone isn't good for anyone -- especially you.

Leo - July 23 - August 22 You may not have absolutely everything you want, but you're close, aren't you?

Close enough to see that one of your major goals is about to be realised, right? Don't be overanxious. The universe is definitely on your side -- oh, and so is that certain someone you've been attracted to for what seems like forever -- but don't try to rush things along. First off, it won't work. It never does. Nothing happens until all conditions are right.

Virgo - August 23 - September 22 You're golden now -- in several departments. For starters, career matters will go along exactly the way you'd planned, provided that you stick to your plan. When it comes to relationships, the news is even better. If you're attached, stick close to home and be sure your loved one knows how precious they are to you. If you're not, don't be shy.

Get yourself out there. The person you're looking for is on the hunt, too.

Libra - September 23 - October 22 Been thinking about getting away from it all? Well, why not? You're probably overdue, for starters, but this month, you have all kinds of wonderful excuses (oops -- reasons?) to hit the highway. Here's a hint, by the way: If you're attached, heading homeward to make those introductions wouldn't be a bad idea now. If you're still single, you might be surprised at who else is, too. Like maybe the one you thought had gotten away for good?

Scorpio - October 23 - November 21 No one ever said that getting into a truly meaningful conversation with you was for the faint of heart -- and it's a good bet that no one ever will. Still, though, it's only fair that you warn anyone who gets a little too close to a subject that's especially dear to you. Think of it this way: If they don't change the subject to something lighter, and if they can actually keep up with you, the two of you may have a future.

Sagittarius - November 22 - December 20 Someone you've been just dying to confide in -- to confide your really deep, really meaningful feelings to -- is absolutely wide open to those feelings right now. The time is right for you to sit down, have a nice, long chat with that person and subtly work your way toward the topic you want to cover. Oh, and don't be surprised if they open the discussion before you do.

Capricorn - December 21 - January 19 After all the good work you've done lately, asking for that raise, bonus or promotion should be a piece of cake. You're confident that you've earned it, but as usual, you're feeling a bit on the humble side and wondering why they haven't yet offered it to you.

Well, remember that old adage about the squeaky wheel getting the grease? It's true.

Step right up, tell your superiors that you deserve this, and do it in a startling, sudden fashion. They'll admire your tenacity.

Aquarius - January 20 - February 18 That last full Moon convinced you that it was finally time to bring up the topic you'd been avoiding -- that elephant in the room that you and your sweetheart have not been able to mention. Well, here's your opportunity. Clear your throat and start, right back at the beginning. It may be tough to get the show on the road, but just imagine how relieved you'll both be when it's all finally been said.

Pisces - February 19 - March 20 If any sign is famous for being psychic, it's yours. So when someone new crosses your path -- especially if it's under coincidental circumstances, you pay special attention to everything about them. That's unless you're being distracted by something else you're famous for: Romance. Both are due to come your way today -- and yes, it may be via the same person. Stay on your toes. This is your official notice.

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Amla ton eases South Africa to one-day win BULAWAYO,(Reuters) - Opener Hashim Amla carried his bat through the innings to record an unbeaten 122 as South Africa eased to a 93 run victory over Zimbabwe in the first one-day international at Queens Sports Club yesterday.

Amla scored his 15th limited ton in helping South Africa to 309 for three in their 50 overs before they bowled their hosts out for 216 in a chase that had briefly looked on when Hamilton Masakadza and Sean Williams added 100 runs for the fourth wicket.

But when the pair were out within two overs of each other, the home side’s chances faded and South Africa were able to close out the victory with ease.

Both sides were under new leadership from the one-off test that ended with an emphatic South African win, with AB de Villiers taking over from Amla for the

Proteas and Elton Chigumbura replacing Brendan Taylor for the hosts.

Zimbabwe also handed 50-over international debuts to off-spinner John Nyumbu, teenage all-rounder Luke Jongwe and seamer Neville Madziva.

Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to field but battled for wickets on a good batting track.

Amla and Quinton de Kock (63) put on 109 for the first wicket, before Faf du Plessis (59) added another 123 for the second with the steady test skipper.

De Villiers perished for 21 trying to increase the run-rate in the final five overs before Amla a n d J P D u m i n y, w h o smashed an unbeaten 22 in 11 balls, got South Africa past the 300 with a late flurry of runs.

Amla’s 122 came from 132 balls with six fours and three sixes as he skilfully manoeuvred the ball around the ground.

Zimbabwe were soon in

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trouble at 34 for three when their leading batsman Taylor (6) chipped a catch to David Miller at long off from the bowling of left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso.

Masakadza (61) and Williams did an excellent job of dragging the hosts back into the contest with some superb hitting before the former lashed the ball straight to Du Plessis at point off the bowling of Wayne Parnell with the score on 134.

Williams (51) followed when he spooned a simple catch to Du Plessis off leg-spinner Imran Tahir, a double blow from which Zimbabwe never recovered as the runs dried up and they were all out off the penultimate ball of the innings.

Phangiso (three for 43) and Tahir (three for 44) were the pick of the Proteas bowlers.

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Rampant England seal series in style as India ripped out for 94 * England’s Root makes 149 not out

By Ed Osmond LONDON, (Reuters) - England ripped out India for 94 to win the fifth Test by a crushing innings and 244 runs at The Oval yesterday and complete a remarkable transformation by taking the series 3-1.

India capitulated inside 30 overs in another feeble batting display, Chris Jordan taking four wickets for the hosts after Joe Root’s unbeaten 149 had put England in complete control of the match.

It was a sweet moment for England captain Alastair Cook whose job was under serious threat after suffering a humiliating loss in the second match against India at Lord’s, the team’s 10th successive Test without a win.

“It was an amazing turnaround after Lord’s, the players and the new coaching staff have made a lot of difference,” a beaming Cook told reporters.

“India crumbled at the end but that was from the relentless pressure.”

Led by Root, England plundered 101 runs in rapid time on the third morning and they picked up the wickets of openers Murali Vijay and Gautam Gambhir to leave India tottering on nine for two at lunch.

Vijay was trapped lbw

by James Anderson for two and Gambhir, looking for

“Today’s batting was a reflection of a loss of confidence. It’s disappointing. The youngsters will have learned, not many will have played here. It’s important for them. Right from the start, our batsmen haven’t performed.”

England had torn into the Indian attack after resuming on 385 for seven.

Root clipped Sharma for three through mid-wicket to reach his fifth test century, celebrating with a leap in the air and flamboyant fist pump.

Jordan, on 20, edged a fierce Sharma delivery through to wicketkeeper Dhoni to end an eight-wicket partnership of 82 from 76 balls.

England celebrate their 3-1 series win at The Oval, yesterday. a non-existent single, was Broad and MS Dhoni, so throw from the boundary run out by a direct hit from often India’s saviour in and was run out trying to Chris Woakes after being this series, was caught by make a needless second sent back by Cheteshwar Sam Robson at short leg run.

Pujara. off Woakes to leave India in The procession contin- disarray at 46 for five.

SIMPLE CATCH ued after an interval extendVirat Kohli’s miserable Jordan had the final say ed by a rain delay. run continued when, on 20, to complete figures of four Pujara edged a catch to he edged Jordan to Cook at for 18 when a vicious short wicketkeeper Jos Buttler first slip and Ravichandran ball forced Ishant Sharma to give Anderson his 380th Ashwin was caught by Ian to loop a simple catch to test wicket, three behind the Bell at second slip off Jordan Moeen, leaving Stuart Binny English record held by Ian after Ballance had pushed 25 not out and the top-scorer Botham. the ball up. in the innings.

Ajinkya Rahane was Bhuvneshwar Kumar “The last three tests, we brilliantly caught one-hand- edged Jordan straight were not up to the mark. ed by a diving Gary Bal- to Bell and Varun Aaron We never competed,” Dhoni lance at third slip off Stuart failed to beat Moeen Ali’s said.

INDIA 1st innings 148 (M. Dhoni 82) England 1st innings (Overnight: 385-7) A. Cook c Vijay b Aaron 79 S. Robson b Aaron 37 G. Ballance c Pujara b Ashwin

64 I. Bell c Dhoni b I. Sharma 7 J. Root not out 149 M. Ali b Ashwin 14 J. Buttler c Ashwin b I. Sharma 45 C. Woakes c Dhoni b B. Kumar

0 C. Jordan c Dhoni b I. Sharma 20 S. Broad c Kohli b I. Sharma 37 J. Anderson lbw b Ashwin 1 Extras (b-18 lb-3 nb-11 w-1) 33 Total (all out, 116.3 overs) 486 Fall of wickets: 1-66 S. Robson,2-191 A. Cook,3-201 G. Ballance,4-204 I. Bell,5-229 M. Ali,6-309 J. Buttler,7-318 C. Woakes,8-400 C. Jordan,9-463 S. Broad,10-486 J. Anderson Bowling: B.Kumar 24-3-86-1 (w-1), I.Sharma 30-8-96-4 (nb-5), V.Aaron

Broad threw his bat at everything and raced to 37 off 21 deliveries, including a six and five fours, before he gloved a short ball from Sharma to Kohli at third slip.

Root continued to plunder the wayward attack and struck a succession of boundaries all round the wicket.

Anderson was lbw to Ashwin for one to end the carnage and Root was left unbeaten on 149 from 165 balls, including a six and 18 fours.

“It’s always nice to score runs but to finish the way we have was very pleasing,” Root said.

“To bounce back the way we have has shown a lot of character, the guys had to dig deep.”

29-1-153-2(nb-4, S. Binny 12-0-58-0 (nb-2), R.Ashwin 21.3-2-72-3.

INDIA 2nd innings M. Vijay lbw b Anderson 2 G. Gambhir run out (Woakes, Woakes) 3 C. Pujara c Buttler b Anderson 11 V. Kohli c Cook b Jordan 20 A. Rahane c Ballance b Broad 4 M. Dhoni c Robson b Woakes 0 S. Binny not out 25 R. Ashwin c Bell b Jordan 7 B. Kumar c Bell b Jordan 4 V. Aaron run out (Ali, Buttler)

1 I. Sharma c Ali b Jordan 2 Extras (b-4 lb-10 w-1) 15 Total (all out, 29.2 overs) 94 Fall of wickets: 1-6 M. Vijay,2-9 G. Gambhir,3-30 C. Pujara,4-45 A. Rahane,5-46 M. Dhoni,6-62 V. Kohli,7-70 R. Ashwin,8-74 B. Kumar,9-84 V. Aaron,10-94 I. Sharma Bowling: J.Anderson 8-3-16-2, S.Broad 10-2-22-1, C.Woakes 7-024-1, C.Jordan 4.2-0-18-4.

India captain Dhoni hints he may quit after 3-1 series defeat

What next? MS Dhoni has a lot to think about after losing the Test series 3-1 to England at The Oval, yesterday.

INDIA captain Mahendra Dhoni hinted he may stand down as skipper following his side's 3-1 Test series defeat in England.

The innings-and-244-run loss in the fifth Test at The Oval extended India's run of away form to only one win in 19 Tests.

Asked if he had taken the team as far as he can, Dhoni said: "Maybe, yes.

"You'll have to wait and watch. If I'm strong enough or not strong enough, you'll have to wait and get the news."

The 33-year-old wicketkeeper took charge of the Test side in 2008 after leading

India to the inaugural World Twenty20 title in 2007.

He has led India in a record 58 Tests and overseen a record 27 wins.

India lost only one of Dhoni's first 13 series in charge, winning eight - a run that saw them top the world Test rankings from late 2009 until the summer of 2011, a period in which Dhoni also led his team to victory in the World Cup. However, India surrendered their number one ranking with a 4-0 whitewash in England, a result that began their poor run away from home.

This latest defeat came in a dramatic slide from a 95-

run win in the second Test at Lord's, which gave the tourists a 1-0 series lead.

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on BBC Test Match Special “I don’t know what to say.

What can you say? You can get angry, say harsh things, but what good will it do? If you do not want to be playing Test cricket for India, quit. Just play limited-overs cricket. You should not be embarrassing your country like that.”

But, following a 266-run loss in the third Test at Southampton, India were twice beaten by an innings, failing to

reach 200 in five consecutive attempts that culminated in being bowled out for 94 inside 30 overs on the third afternoon at The Oval.

“The last three Tests, we were not up to the mark,” said Dhoni, who has scored 4,808 runs in 88 Tests. “We never competed.

“Today’s batting was a reflection of a loss of confidence. It’s disappointing.

“Right from the start, our batsmen haven’t performed - it was the lower order. Later on in the series, when the lower order didn’t perform, we saw there wasn’t enough runs on the board.” (BBC Sport).

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Herath takes four more as Sri Lanka edge towards victory (REUTERS) - Left-arm spinner Rangana Herath captured four more Pakistan wickets to take his match tally to a career best 13 as Sri Lanka edged closer to victory in Mahela Jayawardene’s farewell Test yesterday.

Pakistan, chasing 271 to level the series, were struggling on 127 for seven wickets by the close of the fourth day of the second test.

Sarfraz Ahmed (38) and Wahab Riaz (2) will resume at the crease on the fifth day with Pakistan trailing by 144 runs.

Sri Lanka lead the twoTest series 1-0.

Pakistan began their run chase after tea but they struggled from the outset and fast bowler Dhammika Prasad snapped up the wickets of openers Khurram Manzoor (10) and Ahmed Shehzad (8).

Herath, who took nine wickets in the first innings, continued to torment the Pakistan batsmen and had Azhar Ali (10) and out-ofform captain Misbah-ul-Haq (3) both caught at slip by Jayawardene before Younus

…Jayawardene scores 50th half century in final Test

Mahela Jayawardene waves to the crowd in Colombo on the 4th day.

Khan (8) was trapped lbw.

Asad Shafiq and Sarfraz Ahmed tried to rescue the innings with a 55-run stand but Herath managed to separate them when Shafiq was stumped by wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella for 32.

Pakistan also lost the wicket of Abdur Rehman (5) when he was given out lbw to Dilruwan Perera after failing to offer a stroke to a ball

that spun in from off stump.

“We were in a little bit of trouble with the bat today because we scored only 100 runs for the loss of (the last) eight wickets but that shows how difficult the wicket was,” Kumar Sangakkara told reporters.

“We showed a lot of fight to get to a lead of 270.

“Then the magic of Herath was back in the game, he’s been incredible for us in the

last few years. All credit to him he’s worked hard and done all the hard work for us in the middle and he is reaping the rewards of that.”

Earlier, Jayawardene signed off from test cricket with the bat with his fiftieth half-century as Sri Lanka were dismissed for 282 in their second innings.

Sri Lanka’s last five wickets added 35 runs in the afternoon session with captain Angelo Mathews remaining unbeaten on 43 when the innings ended.

Wahab Riaz finished off the Sri Lankan innings with three wickets while two batsmen were run out.

The left-arm paceman struck twice in one over after lunch to remove Dickwella (21) and Perera for a duck - both trapped lbw - and then bowled Herath, before the batsman had scored, to finish with figures of three for 76.

LUCKY TO SURVIVE Prasad did not last long after hitting a six and a four in his score of 19 as he was run out when Mathews tried to retain

City and Liverpool start new campaign with wins

By Josh Reich LONDON (Reuters) - One moment of attacking brilliance and a late Sergio Aguero strike gave Premier League holders Manchester City a winning start to their title defence as they eased past Newcastle United 2-0 away yesterday Ivorian powerhouse Yaya Toure and Edin Dzeko combined to set up Spaniard David Silva before halftime while Argentine Aguero added a second just before the final whistle.

While the performance was far from vintage, City manager Manuel Pellegrini will be pleased with the three points after last week’s 3-0 Community Shield loss to Arsenal indicated his side may have some early season rust.

Earlier, last season’s runners-up Liverpool beat a stubborn Southampton 2-1, goals from Raheem Sterling and Daniel Sturridge either side of Nathaniel Clyne’s thunderbolt ensuring the post-Luis Suarez era at Anfield got off to a pos-

Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero (R) scores a goal against Newcastle United during their English Premier League soccer match at St James’ Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, northern England,yesterday.

Credit: Reuters/Andrew Yat itive start.

On Saturday Manchester United began life under Louis van Gaal with a disappointing 2-1 home defeat by Swansea City, while Arsenal needed a stoppage-time Aaron Ramsey goal to beat Crystal Palace 2-1.

Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City and Aston Villa were other opening-weekend winners, while Chelsea play at promoted Burnley on Monday.

CITY DOMINATE The match at St James’ Park was preceded by a minute’s silence for John Alder and Liam Sweeney, the two Newcastle fans killed in the Malaysia Airlines crash in eastern Ukraine last month. After kickoff City quickly began to dominate, with Tim Krul denying Dzeko, Stevan Jovetic and Samir Nasri within the first 12 minutes.

City’s wealth of attacking options came to the fore on 38 minutes, Toure playing a ball over the top from deep, Dzeko playing a lovely backheel into the path of Silva who placed the ball past Krul.

The hosts offered plenty of industry after the break, in marked contrast to some insipid performances last season, but they generally lacked the cutting edge required to seriously threaten, other than late chances to Ayoze Perez and Moussa Sissoko.

Aguero, who missed much of last season through injury, added some late gloss to the scoreline, beating Krul after his initial effort was parried. “It was very important for us to start with a win,” Pellegrini told Sky Sports. “We talked to the squad about the ‘two hs’ we were hungry and humble.

“We need both if we want to continue winning titles and improve on what we did last season. We didn’t have any clean sheets in pre-season but we were very solid in this game.”

the strike and called him for a quick single. Last man Chanaka Welegedara was also run out without scoring.

Ajmal, who bowled unchanged throughout the day, finished with figures of three for 89 off 46 overs.

On a pitch offering bounce and sharp turn, Sri Lanka struggled against Ajmal, who took all three wickets in the morning session.

The Pakistan attack was still without paceman Junaid Khan, who did not take the field after suffering a blow on the left side of his head on the third day against Dhammika Prasad.

The visitors picked up the experienced pair of Sangakkara and Jayawardene in the first 30 minutes of play.

Sangakkara (59) had added just five to his overnight score when he pushed forward to a delivery from Ajmal that spun and bounced and took the edge to end up in the hands of Azhar Ali at silly point.

Sangakkara’s dismissal ended a third-wicket stand of 107 with Jayawardene, the 19th occasion the pair had been involved in a century stand.

Jayawardene (54) completed his fifty with a swept four to fine leg off Ajmal, bringing the

SRI LANKA 1st innings 320 (U. Tharanga 92; J. Khan 5-87) Pakistan 1st innings 332 S.Ahmed 103, H.Herath 9-127 Sri Lanka 2nd innings U. Tharanga b Rehman 45 K. Silva c Y. Khan b Rehman 17 K. Sangakkara c Ali b Ajmal 59 M. Jayawardene c Shezad b Ajmal

54 A.Mathews not out 43 H. Thirimanne b Ajmal 10

crowd on their feet.

On 53, he was lucky to survive a confident appeal for a caught behind off Wahab when the third umpire ruled in favour of the batsman after replays proved inconclusive on the authenticity of the catch held by wicketkeeper Ahmed.

Jayawardene, however, did not survive long as a run later he tried to hit Ajmal over midwicket but only managed to hit it in the air. Shehzad ran back from midwicket to hold onto a good catch.

The former Sri Lanka captain received a standing ovation from the crowd all the way back to the pavilion.

He ended his batting career in tests with a tally of 11,814 runs from 149 tests at an average of 49.84, making him the seventh highest run-scorer in the longest format.

“We had wanted to give Mahela a win to go out on and we hope that if we play well again tomorrow, we can do that,” said Sangakkara.

“The only thing that can bother us is the rain.

We’re going to come back tomorrow and make sure we try and get those wickets as early as we can.”

N. Dickwella lbw b Riaz 21 M. Perera lbw b Riaz 0 K.Prasad run out 19 H. Herath b Riaz 0 W. Welegedara run out 0 Extras (b-10 lb-2 nb-1 w-1) 14 Total (all out,109 overs) 282 Fall of wickets: 1-54, 2-79, 3-186, 4-189, 5-212, 6-247, 7-247, 8-278, 9-282, 10-282 Bowling: W.Riaz 25-3-76-3 (nb1w-1), A.Rehman35-3-97-2, S.Ajmal 46-10-89-3

The 10,000 Test runs club

15,921 Sachin Tendulkar India 13,378 Ricky Ponting Australia 13,289 Jacques Kallis South Africa* 13,288 Rahul Dravid India* 11,988 Kumar Sangakkara Sri Lanka 11,953 Brian Lara West Indies* 11,814 Mahela Jayawardene Sri Lanka 11,414 Shivnarine Chanderpaul West Indies 11,174 Allan Border Australia 10,927 Steve Waugh Australia 10,122 Sunil Gavaskar India *Kallis, Dravid and Lara played one game for an ICC

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Rooplall and Thomas hit tons as Regal teams advance to finals -to face Wolf Warriors and Parika Defenders

OPENERS Patrick Rooplall and Eric Thomas both struck unbeaten centuries at the Everest Cricket Club ground yesterday, to pilot their respective Regal teams to the finals of the Rafman Ali organised softball tournament.

Playing for Regal XI against Speedboat in their Open category semifinal matchup on pitch number one, Rooplall struck 13 sixes and five fours in his unbeaten 110, which together with an unbeaten 44 (5x6, 2x4) from Chien Gittens, steered their side to 177 for 1 off 11.4 overs.

This was after Speedboat had posted what looked like a match winning 176 for 8 off their 15 overs, led by Kishore Smith 31 (3x6, 1x4), 27 from Greg Singh and 22 each from Lennox Marks and Tyrone

The Regal XI pair of Chien Gittens (left) and Patrick Rooplall leaves the field following their match winning partnership against Speedboat yesterday.

Regal XI, who in their reply Drakes, with Drakes hitting lost Esau (02) when he was three sixes. caught at the wicket off Greg Gittens took 3 for 34, Singh at 30 for 1, following Safraz Esau 2 for 22 and Mowhich Rooplall and Gittens hammed Ayume 2 for 34 for

Serena wins Cincinnati title in final U.S. Open tune-up (REUTERS) - Serena Williams finished her last U.S. Open tune-up in style by blowing away Serbian Ana Ivanovic 6-4 6-1 to win her first title at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati yesterday.

For the top-seeded American, the win marked her first in six visits to Cincinnati and sent a message that she is in top form heading into the year’s final grand slam, where she is the two-time defending champion.

After falling behind early, Williams broke her

Serena Williams poses with her winning trophy. and then broke again four ninth seeded opponent’s games later to wrap up the serve in the sixth game of opener in 38 minutes. the first set to pull even A year removed from losing the Cincinnati final in a third set tiebreak to Victoria Azarenka, the world number one left nothing to chance in a dominant second set.

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added 147 for their unbroken second wicket partnership.

In the other semifinal, Wolf Warriors batted first and posted 162 for 6, thanks to 56 (5x6, 4x4) from Vishnu Tamenchandra and an unbeaten 48 from Safraz Karim, which included six fours and one six.

Suchan Budhan and Sachin Singh took two wickets each for 18 and 24 runs respectively for Trophy Stall, who in reply were bowled out for 132 from 14.3 overs, with Mark Dutchin 34 (4x4, 2x6), Delroy Ferreira 28 (4x4, 2x6) and Shailendra Ramnauth 26 being their principal scorers.

Khemraj Ramsundar (4 for 19) and Narine Bailey 3 for 11 bowled Wolf Warriors to a 30-run victory and date with Regal XI in this Sunday’s final which will be played at the Success ground.

In the over-40 category, Regal Masters batted first in their semifinal matchup against Sundeep Masters, and led by Thomas’ unbeat-

en 107 (9x6, 8x4), 42 (5x6, 2x4) from skipper Mahendra Arjune, 34 (4x6, 2x4) from Eon Abel and 21 (4x4) from Tony Amerally, posted 261 for 5 from their 20 overs.

D. Mohabir took 3 for 21 for Sundeep Masters, who in reply were bowled out for 122 off 15.3 overs, with Mohabir 31 (4x4, 1x6) and Talish 25 (4x6) being their leading scorers as Arjune (2 for 27), Satro Seeraj (2 for 31) and Mahendra Hardyal (2 for 35), bowled Regal Masters to the massive 139 runs victory.

In the other semifinal, Park Rangers batted first and were bowled out for 142, led by G. De Franca 39, Shaun Massiah 24 and D. Mohan Reis 18, as A. Mohammed 3 for 31 and MRK Saffie 2 for 29 did the damage with the ball for Parika Defenders, who reached 143 in 17.4 overs in reply.

This was mainly due to 41 from Kabesh, 21 from Kenrick Persaud and 13 from Mohammed, while there was a wicket each for R. Persaud,

Eric Thomas DeFranca and Ravin Singh.

The winning team of the Open category will pocket $100,000 and a trophy, while the runner-up will receive $50,000 and trophy, while in the Master’s category, the victors will walk away with $75,000 and trophy and the runner-up $50,000 and trophy.

Some of the sponsors for the tournament are Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, Trophy Stall, Memorex, Guyana Rice Board, Shatter Plus, Ramie’s Electrical and Dad Poultry Farm, just to name a few.

T&T Cricket Board calls for audit of government agency PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, (CMC) – President of the Trinidad & Tobago Cricket Board Azim Bassarath appealed to the government of the two-island republic to conduct a full audit of the operations of the Sport Company of T&T. The board of the government agency, which is for all intents and purposes the country’s national sports commission, was relieved of its responsibilities by the Cabinet last week, following the presentation of an audit into the Ministry of Sport’s controversial Life Sport programme.

“We applaud the Government for initiating an investigation into the Life Sport programme and the subsequent actions taken in the light of what has been revealed,” said Bassarath in a media release.

“However, we feel that the work is half-complete until a similar scrutiny is made of the way SPORTT

directly to the local governing body and another US $300,000 was given to various cricket affiliated organisations.

“So it is passing strange that the claim that the T&TCB has been receiving President of the funding from the Ministry Trinidad & Tobago of Sport and the Sport Cricket Board Azim Company of T&T when it is clearly not so,” said Bassarath Bassarath. disbursed its funds.”

“We have been starved Bassarath lamented and deprived of funds for the that the T&TCB’s propos- development of local cricket als and appeals for finan- for the past four years.” cial help for local cricket He said: “We are not had been ignored over the aware who received the [rest last four years by then of the money] that they inMinister of Sports Anil dicated was allocated to the Roberts. various cricket bodies affiliHe noted a newspaper ated to the T&TCB. I want report in August 2013 stated SPORTT to identify these that SPORTT had given over bodies and indicate how they US $500,000 to the T&TCB are affiliated to us.” out of a total of US $4.5 Roberts, under whose million in the last fiscal year. ministry SPORTT and the Bassarath said he chal- Life Sport programme was lenged officials of SPORTT administered, resigned from on the figure and they con- the portfolio and also as Memfirmed that just over US ber of Parliament for D’Aba$6,000 had been disbursed die/O’Meara last month.

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Guyana Amazon Warriors Management contesting outcome of CPL final THE Management of the Guyana Amazon Warriors Team has taken a decision to contest the outcome of the second Caribbean Premier League (CPL) final played between the Amazon Warriors and the Barbados Tridents last Saturday night at the Warner Park ground in St Kitts and Nevis.

In a release yesterday, the management said this decision was taken following a review of the sequence of events that took place during the game, which started at 16:03h (4:03 p.m.) under overcast conditions.

During the Barbados Tridents innings, there were two rain interruptions – one at the end of 7 overs and the other at 11.2 overs. By the end of the Tridents innings of 20 overs, they had scored 152 runs for 6 wickets.

Barbados Tridents captain Kieron Pollard with the CPL trophy after his team were declared winners on Saturday night in at Warner Park, St.Kitts.(Getty Images) the stumps were up and At the start of the Guyana nings, rain interrupted the moved, mopping up took subsequently went back Amazon Warriors innings, game at 15.5 overs with the place, and the stumps were off the field without comthe Duckworth/Lewis calcu- Amazon Warriors score at back in position, with the municating anything to the field and pitch ready for lation sheet was provided as 107 runs for 4 wickets.

Guyana Amazon Warriors play to resume.

This entire per norm. During the course After the rain interrupTeam on the position of the of the Amazon Warriors in- tion, the covers were re- process was conducted under game. the supervision of the Fourth It was clear at that stage Umpire, who also indicated that the umpires did not the restart of the game. know the new Duckworth/ Both Match Umpires Lewis calculations, which then went on the field when

Stag Beer / EBFA Division One League – 2nd Rd

Mocha earn first point; Warriors upset Soesdyke

MOCHA Champs finally recorded their first point of the Stag Beer / East bank Football Association (EBFA) when they drew 1-1 with Herstelling Football Club in the feature game yesterday, when second round action continued at the Grove Playfield.

It was their 10th game of the league for the Mocha boys who continue to show resilience despite their not too good showing on the points table. But they have come to the game with a renewed focus in this second and final round and can only get better going forward.

Mocha, who lost to the inform KuruKururu Warriors 2-3 the previous week were not in a mood to continue their winless streak and were dominant against the party crashers, Herstelling who took the lead with a stinging shot off the boot of dapper Under-17 player, Ricky Debydial in the 23rd minute.

Debydial, a nippy forward/midfield player was always nagging at the Mocha defense; his goa ahead goal was fired in just outside the box with flashing speed that hit the cross bar dipped down over the line and entered play again.

Mocha’s goalie Nicholas Adams did catch the ball on its way out and for a moment it looked like if it was not a goal but the Assistant RefereeTyrell consulted with Referee Squires who then

Cordell Johnson (left) and Rakesh Haimnauth delivered for the Warriors. blew his whistle and signaled Soesdyke Falcons 2-1. to the centre of the field.

Falcons it was that took Not to be outdone, Mothe lead in the 23rd minute cha responded almost imwhen Colin Mc Lean found mediately, the alert Sherthe back of the nets. That win Fordyce pounced on a advantage would last until loose ball from Herstelling the 30th minute when Cordell just inside their half and Johnson of KK Warriors networked his way past two ted his second goal in as many opposing players before matches to even things up. slotting the ball past goalThe combination of Johnkeeper Quazim Yusuf in the son and Rakesh Haimnauth 25th minute. Herstelling 1 did deliver for the Warriors Mocha Champs 1. against Mocha one week There was no letting up before and they did the same by either team for the remainyesterday. Haimnauth drilled der of the match and while the go ahead goal in the 41st creating some chanches at minute and that turned out both ends, no more goals to be the winning goal of the materialized. match.

There was no change KK Warriors moved to 16 son the table for neither of points and still remain in 5th the teams despite Mocha place while Soesdyle Falcons recording their first point, still occupy the second place they remain in 8th place with behind leaders Grove Hi Tech Herstelling 6th with 8 points.

(24 points) with 21 points. It KuruKururu Warriors rewas also the 10th game for corded their second win in as both teams. many matches with another Matches will continue hard fought victory, this time next Sunday at the same they upstaged second placed venue.

caused a further delay of more than 30 minutes within the stipulated match time.

At this point, an enquiry was made by the Guyana Amazon Warriors Team Manager with regard to the restart of the game. He was told that information will be provided in two minutes.

After approximately 10 minutes, with no information forthcoming, the Guyana Amazon Warriors Team Manager again approached the umpires and was told that the game will restart at 20:40h (8:40 p.m.) with the full quota of overs to be bowled.

At that stage, CPL even went on to update the fans via social media that the game will continue in full. This update can be viewed on www.facebook.com/CarnivalT20.

Suddenly, the Match Umpires at this late stage said that they were consulting with the CPL Technical Committee, which is strange in cricket, since the sole decision makers are the Umpires and the Match Referee.

Tamim, Mahmudullah inspire Bangladeshis’ warm-up win GRENVILLE, Grenada, (CMC) – Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah warmed up for the higher intensity battles with West Indies, when they set the Bangladeshis up for a 95-run victory over Grenada with purposeful batting in a 50 overs-a-side tour match yesterday.

Opener Tamim hit the top score of 91 and all-rounder Mahmudullah supported with 78, as the Bangladeshis posted 322 for six from their allocation of 50 overs in the match at Progress Park about half-hour’s drive outside of the Grenada capital of St. George’s.

Keone George led the way for the Grenadians with 62, but the Bangladeshis’ experienced attack, led by former captain Mashrafe Mortaza, restricted them to 227 for nine in their 50 overs.

The Bangladeshis stumbled to 66 for two in the 15th over, after an opening of 56 between Tamim and Anamul Haque.

But Tamim dominated a third-wicket stand of 88 with Shamsur Rahman and looked set for a confidence-boosting hundred before he was bowled by Josh Thomas in the 29th

Tamim Iqbal: hit 91 off 86 with 12 fours and two sixes. over, following an 86-ball innings that contained 12 fours and two sixes.

The Bangladeshis slipped to 171 for four when Shamsur fell to Preston McSween in the 33rd over, but Mahmudullah found his captain Mushfiqur Rahim and Nasir Hossain stable allies and they punished the Grenadian attack in the remaining overs.

Mahmudullah, whose 61-ball knock included seven fours and three sixes, added 50 for the fifth wicket with Mushfiqur and 101 from the final 50 deliveries with Nasir before he fell to Nelon Pascal from the final ball of the innings.

Mushfiqur made 44 and Nasir made 22; Thomas and

Pascal were the most successful bowlers for Grenada with two scalps apiece.

The Spice Islanders knew they were going to struggle, when discarded West Indies batsman Devon Smith, their most experienced player, was bowled by off-spinner Sohag Gazi for four in the second over.

But George came to the crease and gave the innings backbone, striking six fours and one six from 89 balls, and shared a 64run, fourth-wicket stand with Ronald Etienne.

A handful of the other Grenada batsmen got starts without carrying on – Etienne scored 31, team captain Andre Fletcher, the West Indies limited-overs player, added 29 and Heron Campbell got 23.

Mortaza grabbed 3-44 from eight overs, Al Amin took 2-34 from eight overs and left-arm spinner Abdur Razzak bagged 2-35 from 10 overs.

The first One-day International of the Dhaka Bank Cup Series between West Indies and Bangladesh takes place on Wednesday at the National Cricket Stadium in St. George’s.

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2014 Boyce and Jefford Track &Field Classic

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George wins triple; Thompson cops double sprint title

By Rawle Toney in Linden

GUYANA’s Olympian Winston George thrilled the scores of people who turned up at the Mackenzie Sports Club Ground in Linden with sublime speed on his way to win the men’s 100, 200 and 400 metres on day two of the 2014 Boyce and Jefford Track and Field Classic.

USA based Brenessa Thompson who represented Guyana at a number of International events, including the World Junior Championships, stormed her way to

both the 100 and 200 metres women’s title.

Cleveland Forde added the 1500 metres to his 5000M he won a day prior, clocking four minutes, 10.20 seconds ahead of Kevin Bayley (4:19.01) and Tyson Bentick (4:20.20).

Trinidad and Tobago’s Tonya Nero won the women’s equal of the event, running five minutes, 7.90 seconds, defeating Grenada’s Kenisha Pascal (5:14.50) and Jonnella Jonas (5:46.70).

George has long been touted as one of this country’s most successful sprint-

ers, having found success at several international events, both locally and overseas and as such, he became an instant hit in Linden with the enthusiastic crowd cheering at the every call of his name.

The Guyana Police Sports Club athlete certainly didn’t disappoint and first sprinted a time of 10.40 seconds in the 100m with Tevin Garraway coming in second with 10.60 seconds and St Vincent and the Grenadines’ Josh Hamilton third (10.90 seconds).

George returned in 200m and won easily, clocking a time of 22.00

Guyana’s Olympian Winston George, winning the Men’s 200M

seconds while Hamilton of St Vincent who also competed with the Guyanese at the Commonwealth Games in G l a s g o w, w a s s e c o n d (22.90 seconds). Davin Fraser of the Guyana Defence Force was third (22.10 seconds).

The Olympian and Commonwealth Games representative completed his triple crown performance on the day with a blistering performance in the 400m running 52.10 seconds, beating out Bevon Noble of Linden (53.30 seconds) and Guyana Police Force’s Shawn Semple

(52:00 seconds).

Thompson, who was competing locally for the second time, won the 100m (11.90 sec.), while leaving Alita Moore (12.10 sec) and Danielle Clarke (12.20 sec) to occupy the second and third places respectively.

Meanwhile Police Sports Club athlete Kevin Bayley upset Trinidad and Tobago’s CARIFTA Games Gold medalist Mark London to win the 800m.

Bayley, at the 300m mark found another gear; one which London couldn’t find and pulled away from the Trinidadian who many

thought had the race in the bag based on his track record.

Bayley ran one minute, 57 seconds while London, second, ran one minute 59.50 seconds. Ornesto Thomas of the Guyana Defence Force was third (two minutes).

Janella Jonas’ two minutes 36.10 seconds was enough win the women’s 800m ahead of Shion Boyer (2:42.90) and Shaunsel Adams (2:46.30).

Up to press time, the overall results were still being tabulated which will determine the champion club.

Overseas based National athlete Brenessa Thompson crosses the finish line to win the Women’s 200M. (Photos by Sonell Nelson)

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