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Parliamentary counsel completes partial draft of APNU’s proposed amendments - Opposition members fail to address counsel’s queries Page 2

AG Anil Nandlall

3 US dubs Venezuela ‘interference’ claims ‘baseless’ Page

CARICOM calls for peaceful Page 3 conflict resolution in Venezuela

The Berbice Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

CCJ bids farewell to Justice Bernard … with moving tributes at ceremonial sitting

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Berbicians eagerly awaiting historical opening of DPP Office in NA Page 18

Suriname to take Guyana’s lead and implement similar M&E ‘admin’ programmes Honoree Justice Desiree Bernard flanked by Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Carl Singh, at left, and President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Sir Charles Dennis Byron, along with other Caribbean Court of Justice judges.

- reportedly impressed with what is happening here

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GUYANA CHRONICLE Thursday February 20, 2014

Parliamentary counsel completes partial draft of APNU’s proposed amendments

By Vanessa Narine THE next meeting of the Parliamentary Select Committee reviewing the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) (Amendment) Bill is set for tomorrow, following yesterday’s session.

And Attorney General, Anil Nandlall, in whose name the Bill was returned to the National Assembly after being defeated in November, disclosed that the Chief Parliamentary Counsel’s office produced a draft of the proposed amendments by A Partnership for National Unity (APNU).

The three amendments seek to change the entire governing apparatus of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU); remove the Attorney General wherever that name appears and replace it with the FIU; and vest a police officer or customs officer with a power to seize currency from any person, anywhere in Guyana, if those officers have reason to believe that the currency is the proceeds of crime or will be used to finance crime.

Nandlall said, “The Chief Parliamentary Counsel also presented another document in which he sought further instructions, clarifications and explanations from the APNU members, with respect to parts of the proposals with which he had problems.”

According to him, the APNU members failed to address the queries of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel.

He said, “In addition he raised a number of issues, including the issue of constitu-

- Opposition members fail to address counsel’s queries

tionality, possible collisions with provisions of the Principal Act, as well as related legislations.

“There were also questions surrounding whether the proposals will meet the approval of CFATF (Caribbean Financial Action Task Force), having regard to the recommendations of

AG Anil Nandlall CFATF, which he has a copy of.

“The APNU members were unable to answer the queries raised and requested time to study them.”

CFATF VISIT The AG added that the meeting also addressed a visit from a CFATF official and the group agreed that an invitation will be made.

However, he pointed out that more than likely, the representative would request information with respect to what

he or she will be expected to speak on.

“If we have a representative visiting, we have to address this,” Nandlall said.

The AG added that, unfortunately, APNU’s Shadow Finance Minister and Committee Member, Carl Greenidge, made no indications of what specifically they would like the CFATF to address.

“We are hoping the information is supplied before Friday,” he said.

Asked about the Alliance For Change’s (AFC) stated support of the APNU’s proposed amendments, Nandlall said only that the party’s leader, Khemraj Ramjattan, has attended only one meeting.

The AG also lauded the private sector on their position on the matter, as well as their reiterated call for the enactment of the AML/CFT Bill.

He said, “I’m not surprised by the private sector’s statement of support. In fact, I would venture to say that the sentiments expressed not only accord with the government’s position, but they are also in accord with commonsense and reason.”

UNREASONABLE POSITION The AG stressed that the government remains committed to meeting the new February 28 deadline, as stipulated by CFATF. “We are committed to the deadline and the government is doing everything within its capability to meet that deadline.”

He cited the position held

by the APNU that the Bill not be sent to the National Assembly although unanimously supported until work on the three proposed amendments have concluded.

But Nandlall explained, “This is why we continue to say that the Bill approved by CFATF and to which the Opposition has no objection should be passed forthwith. The amendments which require a lot of scrutiny and discussions can be studied and refined until they are found to be acceptable to all can be addressed subsequently.”

He added, “That is eminently a more sensible and prudent course of action, where all sides

can have their views represented. What this position exemplifies is an unreasonable degree of stubbornness, which cannot be rationalised on the basis on logic, commonsense, national interest or even politics.”

The AG pointed out that the deadline must be kept in focus, as Guyana should not risk missing it.

Come February 28, Guyana’s report to CFATF has to include Guyana's plan of action to correct its deficiencies as part of the ongoing process, as well as its report of the conclusions on the AMLCFT (Amendment) Bill.

A copy of the enacted Bill is

also expected to be analysed by CFATF and correlated to the deficiencies identified by the body at its November 2013 Plenary meeting, before a report is made in May 2014.

Between February and May it is expected that there will be dialogue and discussions with CFATF and the current Administration, with regard to the preparation of the report for CFATF Plenary.

If the May Plenary is dissatisfied with Guyana's progress, CFATF’s November 2013 statement already provides the decision for the country's referral to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which meets again in June 2014.

Gov’t and Opposition at odds over Select Committee’s role

By Vanessa Narine

THE Parliamentary Select Committee reviewing the Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (Amendment) Bill met yesterday, but there remains a disagreement on the role of the Committee between Government and Opposition members.

The Committee has consensually completed its consideration of the provisions in the Bill, but the Opposition made proposals for three additional amendments to the Principal Act. The amendments seek to change the entire governing apparatus of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU); remove the Attorney General wherever that name appears and replace it with the FIU; and vest a police officer or customs officer with a power to seize currency from any person, anywhere in Guyana, if those officers have reason

to believe that the currency is the proceeds of crime or will be used to finance crime.

To this end, the Committee was unable to conclude its work as the Opposition members used their majority to vote that the Bill will not be finalised until the amendments are included.

The Government members maintain that the Opposition’s proposed amendments deal with the Principal Act and, as such, collide with the Standing Order because they are outside of the Bill before it.

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, told the Guyana Chronicle that Standing Order 95:3 is clear, but irrespective of this the “Opposition is ploughing” ahead.

He made it clear that this matter has not been resolved.

MUST BE UPHELD Chair of the Committee, Gail Teixeira, told the Guyana Chronicle that the Standing

Order that defines the remit of the work must be upheld.

The Standing Order 95:3 says, “The business to be transacted at every meeting of a Committee shall be confined to the matter referred to it by the Assembly and any extension or limitations thereof made by the Assembly, and in the case of a Select Committee on a Bill

Gail Teixeira committed to it and relevant amendments.”

The Committee Chair pointed out that the Opposition “fought” to have a majority on the Committee.

“Because of the time the proposals for amendments were made, at the last meeting what we had from the Parliamentary Counsel was a rough draft,” she explained.

A Partnership for National Unity’s (APNU) member, Carl Greenidge, told this newspaper that his understanding of the standing orders is different from the contention of the Government members.

He said, “That is not my understanding of the standing orders and for an Act to be consistent you have to look at all the elements… a law is a complete document and the Bill has to be a complete document.”

The outcome of today’s meeting remains to be seen, as Guyana faces a new deadline by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF).

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GUYANA CHRONICLE Thursday February 20, 2014

US dubs Venezuela ‘interference’ claims ‘baseless’

By Vanessa Narine

THE United States issued a statement, through its local embassy, debunking claims by high-ranking Venezuelan officials that it is supporting the orchestration of a coup d’état by the Opposition in the neighbouring state.

Venezuelan Ambassador to Guyana, Reina Margarita Arratia Diaz, on Tuesday in an interview, denounced the “destabilising actions” of the Venezuelan Opposition across the country, which are “violating” the people of the nation.

She has charged that the “fascist” Opposition is being supported via “interference” by the United States of America (USA), through the US State Department to orchestrate a coup d’état.

Speaking through a translator, Liliana Tejeda, the Ambassador explained that the USA’s support is being offered to Opposition elements through the funding and training of youth organisations, as well as civil society, to “practise acts of violence” and create chaos.

The success of a coup is unlikely, according to the Ambassador, who added that the current administration has the backing of the majority of Venezuelans.

Diaz stated that such acts are aimed at overthrowing the government, which has been democratically elected by the majority of Venezuelans.

On Monday, the three US diplomats were ordered to leave within 48 hours.

Foreign Minister, Elias Jaua, said the expelled diplomats had met student activists at private universities “for training, financing and

creating youth organisations through which violence is promoted” in Venezuela.

On the expulsion of the officials, the Embassy noted that, in accordance with Article 9 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and Article 23 of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, the United States is considering what actions to take.

The Embassy said, “We have seen many times that the Venezuelan government tries to distract from its own actions by blaming the United States or other members of the international community for events inside Venezuela.

“These efforts reflect a lack of seriousness on the part of the Venezuelan government to deal with the grave situation it faces.”

The US Embassy’s statement stressed too that the allegations against “our diplomats” by the Venezuelan government are baseless and false.

It said, “Our Consular Officers were conducting normal outreach activities at universities on student visas, which is something we do around the world as a way to improve the accessibility and transparency of the visa process.”

According to the Embassy, Venezuela’s political future is for the Venezuelan people to decide.

It said, “We urge Venezuela’s government to work to address its people’s grievances forthrightly through real, meaningful dialogue.

“The United States values its strong historic and cultural ties with the Venezuelan people, and remains committed to our relationship with them.

CARICOM gets new Deputy Secretary-General HER Excellency Manorma Soeknandan is the new Deputy Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat.

Ambassador Soeknandan, a national of Suriname, assumed duties at the CARICOM Secretariat on February 1st , 2014. She succeeds Ambassador Lolita Applewhaite.

A familiar figure in the Community, Ambassador Soeknandan served as resident Ambassador of the Republic of Suriname to Guyana from 2001 to January 2013. She was accredited as Ambassador to CARICOM and to Jamaica in January 2002. During her tenure as resident Ambassador in Guyana, she became the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps. She has represented her country, including as head of delegation, in several meetings of CARICOM’s Organs and Bodies.

Ambassador Soeknandan has extensive diplomatic experience in the international/ regional arena, with competencies in managing inter-state relations through diplomatic chanManorma Soeknandan nels; negotiating cooperation arrangements between states and institutions and negotiating with international development partners.

The new Deputy Secretary-General also has experience in a wide range of areas, such as managing human and financial resources; strategic leadership and operational management; negotiating treaties, agreements, protocols, and in the area of public awareness and public education.

Ambassador Soeknandan holds a Bachelor of Laws degree (LL B.) from Anton de Kom University and worked for twenty-seven years as a lawyer with the Government of Suriname.

She also served as head and manager of several departments with the Ministry of Justice and Police, including Manager of computerisation projects. (Vanessa Narine)

“With the OAS and our regional partners, we are working to urge calm and encourage a genuine dialogue among all Venezuelans.

There is no room for violence by either side.”

Preceding the expulsion of the diplomats, hundreds of students have spent the past week in the streets of Caracas alternating between peaceful protests by day and pitched battles with police at night, in the massive unrests fed by hardships that include rampant crime, 56 per cent inflation and shortages of basic goods.

Three people were killed in clashes Wednesday - two students and a pro-government demonstrator as the clashes ratcheted up in Venezuela.

According to reports from the Venezuelan media, the Opposition firebrand, Leopoldo López, on Tuesday handed himself in to the authorities after coming out of hiding to attend a rally of supporters in Caracas.

The Venezuelan Government issued an arrest warrant for López, who is accused of “terrorism” for his alleged role in violent anti-government demonstrations across the country.

President Maduro has also publicly claimed that López has been conspiring to overthrow the government with the connivance of university students and the backing of the US. López, a former mayor of one of the capital’s districts, has denied the accusations.

On the issue of foreign relations, other than those with the United States, the Venezuelan Ambassador assured that relations with other countries remain unaffected by the protest actions that have gripped the nation for the last week.

CARICOM calls for peaceful conflict resolution in Venezuela

By Vanessa Narine NEIGHBOURING Venezuela has been experiencing a week of massive demonstrations, which has resulted in the death of three persons, and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has issued a call for peaceful conflict resolution.

In a statement, the regional organisation said, “CARICOM calls on all parties to take the necessary steps to refrain from any further action that would hinder a peaceful resolution of the differences and a return to peace and calm in the country. “…the Caribbean Community is concerned by the confrontations which have taken place in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela over the past few days in the course of demonstrations. CARICOM deplores the deaths of three persons arising from the resulting acts of violence.”

CARICOM stressed too that the democratically-elected Government of the Bolivarian Republic must be respected.

“In all democracies, citizens have the right to air their views and differences; however this must be done within the con-

stitutional framework and not through violent demonstrations.

No democratic society can reasonably pursue disorder or any unwarranted subversion of democratic institutions,” CARICOM said.

Hundreds of students in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas have spent the past week alternating between peaceful daytime protests and night-time

battles with police in unrest fed by rampant crime, high inflation and shortages of basic goods.

Opposition leader, Leopoldo Lopez, who is fast becoming recognised as the political figurehead of resistance to President Nicolás Maduro, reemerged Tuesday from days of hiding and addressed thousands of supporters before turning himself in to police.

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West readies Ukraine sanctions, Yanukovich slams coup bid

(Reuters) - Western powers threatened sanctions on Wednesday over the death of 26 people in the worst violence since Ukraine’s independence from the Soviet Union, pressuring President Viktor Yanukovich to compromise with his pro-European opponents.

Yanukovitch, backed by Russia, denounced the overnight bloodshed in central Kiev as an attempted coup and his security service said it had launched a nationwide “anti-terrorist operation” after arms and ammunition dumps were looted.

In the western bastion of Ukrainian nationalism, a regional assembly declared selfrule and crowds seized public buildings.

European Union leaders condemned what they called “the unjustified use of excessive force by the Ukrainian authorities” and said they were urgently preparing targeted sanctions against officials responsible for the crackdown.

EU officials said Yanukovich himself would not be on the list to keep channels of dialogue open. The foreign ministers of Germany, France and Poland will visit him on Thursday, hours before an emergency EU meeting to decide on the sanctions.

The United States, going

head to head with Russia in a dispute heavy with echoes of the Cold War, urged Yanukovich to pull back riot police, call a truce and talk to the opposition.

N e i g h b o r i n g P o l a n d ’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, said Ukraine faced civil war, even partition, if dialogue fails: “What if no compromise is achieved?” he asked in parliament. “We will have anarchy and perhaps division of the

state or civil war, the beginning of which we may now be witnessing.”

Protesters have been occupying central Kiev for almost three months since Yanukovich spurned a far-reaching trade deal with the EU and accepted a $15-billion Russian bailout instead.

The sprawling nation of 46 million, with an ailing economy and endemic corruption, is

the object of a tug-of-war at a global level between Moscow and the West. But the struggle was played out at close quarters, hand to hand, in fighting through the night on Kiev’s Independence Square, or Maidan.

After night fell, fires blazed along the barricaded frontline between the protesters and riot police but there was no immediate sign of a repetition of Tuesday’s violence.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Yanukovich spoke by telephone during the night and both denounced the events as an coup attempt, a Kremlin spokesman said.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov blamed the West for encouraging opposition radicals “to act outside of the law”.

Moscow announced on Monday it would resume stalled aid to Kiev, pledging $2 billion

hours before the crackdown began. The money has not yet arrived and a Ukrainian government source said it had been delayed till Friday “for technical reasons”.

Ukraine’s hryvnia currency, flirting with its lowest levels since the global crash five years ago, weakened to more than 9 to the dollar for the second time this month.

Russia, Britain, France say possible U.N. Syria aid vote this week (Reuters) - A U.N. Security Council resolution to boost humanitarian aid access in war-torn Syria could be approved within days, Russia, Britain and France said on Wednesday, but Moscow warned against any attempts to “politicize” the issue.

Russia initially dismissed a Western- and Arab-backed draft resolution as an unjust bid to blame Damascus for the aid crisis in Syria, where the United Nations say some 9.3 million people, or nearly half of the

country’s population, need help.

Russia proposed a rival text and Australia, Jordan and Luxembourg have since wrapped some of Moscow’s suggestions into their draft, which has become the basis for negotiations.

But Western diplomats say there are still several key sticking points with Moscow to be overcome.

These include a threat to consider sanctions against those who block aid delivery, a demand that restrictions be lifted on cross-border humanitarian access and how the draft resolution describes the conflict and the weapons used, diplomats said.

“If nobody in the Security Council seeks to politicize this issue, to promote one-sided approaches, I am convinced we will be able to reach an agreement in the coming days,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told a meeting of Gulf states in Kuwait on Wednesday, Interfax news agency reported.

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Cops move Venezuelans gather for Leopoldo to soothe Lopez court hearing anger in ‘Dunkirk’ (BBC News) SUPPORTERS of detained opposition politician Leopoldo Lopez have started gathering ahead of his court hearing in Caracas.

Mr Lopez, of the opposition Popular Will party, was arrested

(Jamaica Observer) DETERMINED to prevent any further escalation of violence in the East Kingston community of McKintyre Villa, popularly called ‘Dunkirk’, the police have embarked on a community policing initiative to soothe residents’ anger over last Friday’s murder of a 17-monthold boy and a man.

The child has been identified as Trejaun ‘Treasure’ Harvey.

A man and a woman, shot in an apparent act of reprisal, are now listed as being in serious but stable condition in hospital.

Head of the East Kingston Police Division, Superintendent Arthur Brown, said all efforts would be employed to ensure peace reigns and law and order is maintained.

“We are planning a walk through the entire community on Sunday. The community was peaceful for months, but unfortunately this happened and the little boy lost his life,” Brown said.

Inspector Tomielee Chambers, who heads the East Kingston Community Safety and Security Branch, said that a meeting is scheduled with residents from all sections of the community after the walk-through on Sunday.

She said the police have enlisted the assistance of their Chaplaincy Unit and students from Northern Caribbean University who will act as grief counsellors.

Residents said the violence erupted after men from Bryden Street went to purchase ganja in the Banana Street area and a dispute developed. A gun was drawn and the men from Bryden Street retreated and promised to return.

The men, the residents said, remained true to their word and came back heavily armed and started firing wildly into a crowd of Valentine’s Day party revellers.

The child and the man were killed on the spot, metres from each other.

The death of the child drew the wrath of men from Banana Street, who kicked in a door to a house at Bryden Street and attempted to kill a two-month-old child in revenge.

They were thwarted by the child’s father who arrived on the scene and stood between his child and the gunmen who opened fire, hitting him. The child’s mother was also shot as she tried to escape.

The baby was not hurt.

“Two persons have been taken into custody in connection with the violence. We believe they can assist us in our investigation,” Brown said.

Tuesday, police presence was increased in ‘Dunkirk’, a heavily populated and often bustling community.

However, the community resembled a ghost town, with a few children, women and elderly people visible. The few young men who were seen trudged slowly by an area where the police had gathered.

Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area Four George Quallo led a team of cops on a walk-through and vowed to nab the killer of the child.

“I am not doing this because of what my job details. I am taking this very seriously. When you do something like this to a child, 17 months old, there can be no safe haven.

Anywhere you are, we will find you,” Quallo said.

on Tuesday on charges of inciting violence.

He handed himself over to police during a rally he had called to protest against the government of President Nicolas Maduro.

The hearing is expected to take place later at the Palace of Justice.

‘UNJUST DETENTION’ Mr Lopez spent the night in a military prison after being

Mr Lopez was taken to a military prison after handing himself in during a rally on Tuesday

Are you a gangster?

Anti-gang bill passed in House (Jamaica Gleaner) THE POLITICAL divide in Gordon House Tuesday coalesced as parliamentarians signalled their unanimous support for The Criminal Justice (Suppression of Criminal Organisations) Act 2014 (anti-gang bill), which the Government has crafted to dismantle criminal organisations.

Members of the House of Representatives passed the far-reaching piece of legislation with 22 amendments after a spirited debate.

In an impassioned plea to his colleagues and the country to rally behind the tough new statute, Attorney General Patrick Atkinson declared: “This society is tired of gangsters ... .

It is not just any informal group of young persons; it is this criminal organisation.”

He said the disruption andsuppression of criminal organisations is fundamental to

solving the country’s violence problem. “If we do not do it, we are lost as a people,” he added.

The attorney general made it clear that the proposed law would not exist in isolation as it was subject to the supremacy of the Constitution and the supervision of the court.

Delroy Chuck, former justice minister, in his contribution to the debate, challenged his parliamentary colleagues to dispense with political capital in order to dismantle criminal gangs.

“In this Parliament, some of us, all of us, will have to be prepared to give up some political capital to dismantle some of these garrisons. I think that we are never going to fully break up the gangs until we agree, between us, both sides and all politicians, that we must free the minds of our members in our communities so that they respect how others exercise

their vote.”

He warned against the “fostering” of corner crews, noting that these are the same persons who “come back after the election to demand of us, and it is very difficult for us to say, ‘Go about your business’”.

While Chuck addressed his colleagues, some disagreed, saying, “Speak for yourself.”

Chuck noted that even though the criminal gangs were not created by politicians, they thrived in political garrisons.

He urged the security forces not to go net-fishing when implementing this law, but to use intelligence to target criminal organisations.

detained on Tuesday.

The authorities had issued an arrest warrant for Mr Lopez last week on charges of inciting violence after three people were shot in anti-government protests.

After briefly disappearing from the public eye, on Sunday Mr Lopez posted a video message calling on his supporters to join him in a mass rally on Tuesday, during which he would hand himself in to the security forces.

After giving an impassioned speech standing in front of a statue of Cuban independence hero Jose Marti, Mr Lopez, clutching a white flower, walked up to a line of National Guardsmen and turned himself in.

Tens of thousands of his supporters watched as he was driven away in an armoured vehicle.

Following his detention, a pre-recorded video message

by Mr Lopez was posted on video-sharing site YouTube, in which he told his supporters he had been “unjustly detained for dreaming of a better Venezuela”.

“If you’re watching this video it is because another abuse has been carried out by the government, which is seeking to spread falsehoods, twisting and manipulating events,” he said.

“I don’t regret any of the things we have done,” he insisted.

The government has accused Mr Lopez of fomenting unrest by urging Venezuelans to take part in rallies, some of which have ended in violence President Maduro has called the opposition politician a “murderer” and alleged he is being paid the the US Central Intelligence Agency to topple his government.

The authorities point to Mr Lopez’s participation in street protests in 2002 which preceded a brief coup against then President Hugo Chavez, Mr Maduro’s predecessor in office and mentor, to back up their claims.

At the hearing, prosecutors are expected to announce what charges Mr Lopez will face and whether he will remain in custody.

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EDITORIAL

GUYANA CHRONICLE Thursday February 20, 2014

GUYANA

The Opposition’s outrageous proposal FEAR stalked the land. Freedom then was only a word found in the dictionary, and a concept cradled in the soul of revolutionaries. The police were enforcers rather than protectors, and the soldiers and customs officers were terrorists holding the nation ransom to a despot.

Food was a luxury: basic items were banned, and practically everyone, except for the bureaucrats, for whom nothing was restricted, became a criminal because everyone was forced to buy foodstuff on the blackmarket as a result of the most basic of necessities, including food and currency, becoming contraband by decree of the PNC’s rulers.

Housewives spent most of their days, sometimes with infants in arms, queuing up for a pound of butter, a loaf of bread, a pint of ‘kero’, or a roll of toilet tissue, and old people who tottered were lashed to stay in line by the mounted police. Babies’ milk was also banned.

Infrastructural and organisational systems had deteriorated to the point of almost complete dysfunction, so that rats were eating babies in the hospitals, and the education system became an abysmal failure as a consequence.

Children were kept out of school to look after younger ones while the mothers joined food lines that stretched for blocks, or they were forced to fetch water from long distances because GUYWA, like GPL and other utility providers, was on the brink of collapse. It was during that period of ‘Empty Rice Pots’ that education standards deteriorated, the school population declined, and the culture of children selling cigarettes and sweets on the streets evolved.

It was a time when the wages of public servants were frozen at $2,000 and, in order to keep jobs, Public Service employees were forced to march in sun and rain to glorify the Supreme Leader, to work for free on their weekends and holidays at Hope Estate, and to replace canecutters as ‘scabs’. It was a time of rigged elections, when patriots were killed defending ballot boxes, and revolutionaries were killed defending the truth.

To raise a voice in criticism of the Supreme Leader or the administration courted death, jail on trumped-up charges, or terror tactics targeting one’s family members.

Infrastructure and souls were degraded and decayed, and hopelessness held the land in a grip that wrested acceptance from a beaten people. It was into such an ethos, such a dynamic of terror that a brilliant young historian named Walter Rodney decided to join forces with the revolutionaries in the PPP who were courageously, at great risk and sacrifice, trying to unseat a monolithic monster, up to that time, with no success.

At the time, it was perilous to hold meetings, because thugs from the infamous administration-sponsored House of Israel beat and terrorized those who participated or attended. They did not even stop at murder, and many paid the supreme price, including the gentle, peaceful photographer of the Catholic Standard, Fr Bernard Darke, who was run down and stabbed with the bayonet of a rifle in plain view of onlookers; as well as the hope of Guyana’s future, Walter Rodney, who was blasted to smithereens by an assassin’s bomb.

It was the worst of times for this nation, but it was also the best of times, because courage blossomed in hearts like budding flowers. Spring of hope was in the air, and patriots were prepared to lay down their lives, and often did, for a long-cherished dream of real freedom, which had not been conferred on this nation, even after the grant of the instruments of independence by Great Britain.

Terror and fear were palpable; but so was determination. And that determination gave rise to a national avalanche that eventually swept the PNC out of the corridors of power and installed, for the first time in decades, a constitutionally elected government in October of 1992. This was indeed the dawn of a new era, and a new broom that gradually and miraculously transformed Guyana in an unparalleled dynamic of social development and economic growth, which are under threat once again by the very people who took Guyana and Guyanese to subterranean levels of international growth indices before a PPP/C Government, under the guidance of this country’s foremost freedom fighter and Father of the Nation, Dr. Cheddi Jagan, and successive PPP/C presidents, especially the “Architect of Modern Guyana” and crafter of The Poverty Reduction Strategy, the National Develoment Strategy, the LCDS, et al, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo.

Governing the nation during the last two decades and creating a growth pattern with a consistent, upward trajectory has not been an easy proposition for the PPP/C, because the PNC, in its new avatar of APNU, and its ally, the AFC, has had a continuum of destructive actions that caused much angst and retrogression in the fortunes of this nation, with many major developmental and job and wealth-creation initiatives being stymied and/or stopped cold by the combined opposition.

But the country descended into a new low with the new configuration in the National Assembly, which gave the combined opposition a majority of one seat, acquired with six votes; and today, the ugly head of the PNC is reared to strike once again into the heart of the nation.

Non-compliance with FATF regulations regarding the countering of money laundering and terrorism in the world would visit recalcitrant nation states with such punitive ‘blacklisting’, it would take them into semblances of Guyana under the PNC’s administration.

Unfortunately for Guyana, this nation is being held to ransom by a vengeful combined opposition, which refuses to support the vital passage of the Anti–Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Bill.

Their power-drunk and vengeful grandstanding has reached a level where their conditions for support of this vital Bill has put this nation between the devil and the deep blue sea: that the Government accepts their recommendations for amendments, which will revert Guyana to the days of the Draconian rule of the PNC; or else non-support of the bill with a consequential blacklisting by FTF, which will transpose this nation again to a socio-economic landscape and ethos of want, hunger and hopelessness.

The amendment the opposition proposes seeks to give police and customs officers the power to seize currency of over $2M (US$10,000) in cash, cheques or value, such as money orders, jewellery, gold, bills of exchange, negotiable instruments, precious metals and gems, etcetera, and arrest persons if it is suspected that it is the proceeds of money laundering.

These officers would also be vested with the power to invade homes and business places, at any hour, to ransack private spaces for what would then be contraband, as in the good old days of yore under the PNC’s Draconian rule, when almost every householder became a criminal.

As Roshan Khan observed in the letters column: “This is madness, as prohibition will cause wholesale smuggling of currencies out of Guyana, due to the reality that people will not have faith in the country and economy, and will wonder if next time the APNU might want to seize any money anywhere.

“The people of Guyana cannot forget the whole banning of food

items, particularly flour and like, which led to an amazing growth of illegal wealth by the smugglers, and the export of cash by every and any means.“ I ask the people of this country: do you recall the days when Guyanese, under the Burnhamite PNC, could not pass the airport with anything more than $25US? Or the time when fingers were prodded into peoples anuses and vaginas? Yes, youths who do not know. Under the Burnhamite PNC, this happened. And many were imprisoned, as some had to get money out to buy things like medicine, a gallon of paint, and building materials.

Said Roshan, “One could not go on a holiday with anything of value; not even a piece of jewellery, except the marriage ring; and that had to be small. Jewels and monies that were seized were used as bribes in order not to be charged. In the search room, people will tell the police or customs officials to keep the money and gold...It was truly a shameful era.

“And many were bribed to get money out, some with tins of smuggled sardines or corned beef, or a pound of flour, onions or garlic for Government officials’ assistance. During this time, Guyana fell on its knees as it became a basket case and the mockery state in the Caribbean. It was a time when women had to sell their bodies in Suriname and Trinidad to bring foodstuff to sell in Guyana’s markets and feed the nation. Guyanese were in shame everywhere we went. Many slept at airports and wharves.”

Then also the question of the integrity of mandated officers is in doubt, and numerous incidents abound - of monies, jewelry and other items, such drugs seized by law enforcement and customs officers with only partial, or in some instances non delivery of these items to designated authorities; the time-consuming, frustrating, expensive process of recovery, most often through the courts by the legitimate owner and/or legal authority will frustrate the process into extinction.

This does not take into consideration the dangers posed to home- owners and private entrepreneurs, and among the plethora of instances when bandits, pretending to represent a legal entity, forced entry into premises then proceeded to rob, injure and even kill their victims. One can recall the brutal death of Frank Persaud, of Bel Air, who was forced to open his warehouse to bandits posing as customs officers, only to be killed and robbed. The implications of the Opposition’s proposal to the safety and well-being of Guyanese citizens are too horrendous to contemplate.

Alternatively, the Opposition’s non-support of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Bill would mean blacklisting by FATF, which will consequence, inter alia, developmental and charitable loans and grants drying up; banking internationally will be impossible; money transfers will freeze; many will lose jobs, as industries will close or minimise operations, among other consequences no less deleterious to the national economy and Guyanese welfare and well-being.

The combined parliamentary Opposition’s grandstanding and blackmail for irrational demands to be met has stymied the passage of the amended Bill which currently sits in a Special Parliamentary Select Committee.

Nigel Hughes is not above the law TO STOP all this back and forth, which the public is disgusted of, laws must be passed so that those who hold political office must not take on private and personal court cases.

Lawyers who want to try cases in court must give up parliamentary office so that their commitment to the nation and their integrity should be actualized. Political lawyers will only take on cases that will gain them political mileage.

Then when PNC-supporting police and power-drunk unethical leaders wrong citizens, the innocent taxpayers will pay for these political lawyers’ parliamentary wages and their awards many benefits too.

You bet your life if Hughes were not into politics, he could never assemble a mob as he did on Agricola Public Road. During these rampages, during which innocent people were beaten, robbed, injured and sexually molested, the law never saw it fit to bring the masterminds to trial, because of their political connections.

Being politicians, lawyers such as Nigel Hughes, Moses Nagamootoo and Khemraj Ramjattan seem immune from the law. One fact that has been established is that Nigel Hughes did tamper with evidence at a murder scene in Buxton.

In the “Roaring Twenties”, Al Capone ruled an empire of crime in the Windy City: gambling, prostitution, bootlegging, bribery,

narcotics trafficking, robbery, “protection” rackets, and murder.

And it seemed that law enforcement couldn’t touch him.

It was widely rumoured that Capone had ordered the brutal murders of seven gangland rivals in the infamous “St. Valentine’s Day Massacre”, but federal lawmen could not get involved. Why? The killings weren’t a federal offence.Less than two months later, Capone was arrested in Philadelphia by local police for carrying concealed weapons, and was sent to jail for a year.

In the interim, Federal Treasury agents had been gath(PLEASE SEE PAGE 7)

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What’s good for the goose is good for the gander THE verdict is out and Justice Ravi Sukul has been disbarred, sacked for misleading his clients when filing appeals in a UK jurisdiction.

The facts of his disbarment tells of an attorney who takes clients’ hard-earned money, knowing fully well that he was going to court only to make an appeal for leniency. He is found guilty of not providing frank, honest, legal representation to defend his client, but would simply beg for leniency in most of his cases. He lost his licence to practise law.

Here in Guyana, such an attorney would be a mocking stock; rather, he’d be called a spineless legal practitioner, one who cannot command any legal battle for his client; one who is eager to give up the ghost. Some may say that he is a plain stupid lawyer; one who lacks toughness to fight a case. I am speaking of the ‘liar-lawyer-type’ seen ever so often in Guyana; the type who would go to any length, using every illegal act known to Man to avoid just punishment for his guilty client, but he would never be sanctioned by either the state or the toothless poodle that is the Guyana Bar Association.

The type of attorney I have described is the one that is heralded as a “good lawyer” here in Guyana. However, the legal council in England sees it differently; they categorize such attorneys as vile and corrupt, subject to disbarment. In their estimation, an attorney of such vile persuasions should not be a practising barrister in their honourable court.

Those who are familiar with British Jurisprudence would know that Mr Sukul’s disbarment was not a hasty decision-making exercise; rather, it came about after years of careful observation of this man’s conduct. It would have been based on a number of complaints brought against him, as well as those facts revealed from a series of carefully documented cases observed by the legal luminaries in London.

So, those naysayers here in Guyana who would want to make their jaundiced view public, I dare them to prove the British Law Lords wrong on this one.

I love the way some opposition members go after the Government on the Roger Khan issue, accusing them of being in collusion with the drug kingpin. However, they are deliberately hiding the

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(FROM PAGE 6) ering evidence that Capone had failed to pay his income taxes.

Capone was convicted, and on October 24, 1931, was sentenced to 11 years in prison. When he finally got out of Alcatraz, Capone was too sick to carry on his life of crime. He died in 1947.

Mr. Khurshid Sattaur has himself verified publicly that Hughes has evaded paying millions of dollars in taxes.Well, again, I will say it is the Government that is making Nigel Hughes the Capone of Guyana. Mr. Sattaur has the goods on Nigel Hughes, but failed to bring him to trial, just like the police failed to bring Nigel Hughes to trial for evidence tampering.

Government must remember always that seven million Jews were exterminated, but Hitler himself didn’t kill any of those innocent people. However, had he not died, Hitler would have been brought to trial and had his neck broken for crimes against humanity.Is it not a crime against humanity for a lawyer and politician to instigate and assemble a mob to carry out military- style locking down of a major public road then proceed to beat and injure, then rob and sexually molest one ethic group of people? And while crooked lawyers literally get away with committing the most heinous of crimes, a teenage babysitter was jailed for five years for attempting to strangle a baby. Where is the equality of Guyana’s justice system?

TED KING

fact that Khan’s attorney is languishing in prison for his illegal undercover involvement in trying to silence potential witnesses who were scheduled to testify against his client.

Simels was audio-taped saying that potential witnesses should be “neutralized”, a word used in legal circles to mean “killed”. Simmels was sure to put this plan into action, but for the timely revelation of an audio tape. This corrupt attorney is now in jail. If I am not mistaken, he was given more jail time than his client, Khan. So, even the American legal system, which is oftentimes suspect in its judgments, is telling us here that we need to measure up to a higher level.

Yet we can remember another opposition lawyer was caught on tape, along with a then police commissioner, discussing the cover-up of crimes such as murder and planting drugs on someone, with no adverse consequences to them.

So, let us focus for a moment on Guyana and the actions of Attorney at Law, Nigel Hughes, who is known to have broken every rule in the book when it comes to legal representation for his clients, chief of which is the failure to disclose his relations with a jury foreman in a high-profile murder case. Right now, he is embroiled in a bitter lawsuit with school owner, Mayfield French, popularly called ‘Mae’s’, wherein he is alleged to have misled the client into believing that a property she bought from him was free of debt when, to the contrary, said property was hugely in debt and should not have been sold.

A property that has a huge lien on it must not be sold. Hughes knows this all too well, being a practising lawyer of many years. But, he is so accustomed to carrying out these practices that it seems hard for him to stop now. It is absolutely amazing the things that are allowed, and the people that can do it in a country called Guyana. I make mention of the dastardly deeds allegedly committed by Attorney-at-Law Nigel Hughes; and why he is not disbarred or languishing in prison is anyone’s guess.

He knows he can get away with it, because those in the criminal community and the corrupt Bar Association are in collusion with him, the reasons being that Hughes is supposedly standing up for the “rights of the Black Man”. Well, I have news for them: I would like them to take a page out of the British Law Books and come up to a higher rung in the legal ladder.

The scenario I have painted earlier speaks of a legal system that has standards, and holds high the things that are considered sacred.

The British are upholders of high ideals, while in the Caribbean, we look up to corrupt attorneys and seek ways in which to accommodate them.

The Guyana system, where the discipline of rogue attorneys are concerned, paints an ugly picture; one that reeks of corruption. The more you are corrupt, the higher you go; the more you are esteemed.

It is high time for this nonsense to stop.

I close by saying this: Seeing that Justice Ravi Sukul was disbarred from serving at the local Bar here, what is the position of Nigel Hughes? What goes for Sukul should also be applied to Hughes, because no one should be above the law.

The Bar Association in Guyana is not going to do it; so I call on the attorney general to take the initiative and have this matter tabled in the High Court, and see to it that this man be disbarred, if not incarcerated. Minister Nandlall needs to see to it that some respectability is brought back into our courts.

NEIL ADAMS

Guyana, Haiti’s reversal of economic fortunes A REPORT compiled by the United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) for the year 2014 placed Guyana and Haiti ahead of all Caribbean countries with a projected growth rate of 4.5 per cent. This compares favourably with several of the stronger and more affluent economies in the Region such as Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and Barbados, with projected growth rates of 2.5, 1.2 and 1 percent respectively.

This relatively strong performance by Guyana and Haiti could be seen as a reversal of economic fortunes, since both of these countries were at one time at the bottom of the performance ladder, and were considered “Pariah” states during the period of dictatorial and quasi-military rule.

Today, both Haiti and Guyana have democratically elected governments, and have broken away from their authoritarian pasts. Guyana at one time was declared by the IMF as being “uncreditworthy”, and therefore ineligible for donor assistance.

The country was unable to honour its debt obligations to the IMF and other financial institutions.

All of that has now changed. Guyana is now free from the IMF programme unlike some other Caribbean countries which are still grappling with huge debt burdens and IMF-imposed conditionalities and austerity measures.

The PPP/C administration must be given credit for putting Guyana in the regional spotlight in terms of economic growth and social development. The country was only recently lauded by the Caribbean Development Bank for its economic management and fiscal discipline, which has resulted in low inflation rates, stable foreign exchange, healthy foreign exchange reserves and overall sound macro-economic stability.

If there is one lesson that can be drawn from the growth trajectory of Guyana and Haiti is that there is a positive correlation between democracy and economic and social development. Democracy has the effect of unlocking the development potential of a nation, as the experiences of both Guyana and Haiti have so unmistakably demonstrated.

HYDAR ALLY

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Another example of Granger’s dangerous levels of hypocrisy IT WAS commendable of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU)’s leadership to have visited the Guyana Defence Force’s Chief-of-Staff for discussions, against the background of the recent arrests of drug suspects in both New York and Italy.

Call this the hallmark of proper responsibility of national leadership, of which OBSERVER has always contended Mr. David Granger is capable. Subsequent to this meeting, he is on record as continuously criticizing the government for not doing anything about the narcotics situation in Guyana, as well as for the absence of the Drug Strategy Master Plan, for the past three years.

But how justified is he in his apparent sincerity and concerns

Citizen’s Bank to open branch in N/A in July - company urges qualified Berbicians to apply for positions

By Jeune Bailey-Van Keric CHAIRMAN of the Board of Directors of Banks DIH Limited, Mr. Clifford Reece is inviting Berbicians who are desirous of working within the banking industry to apply to fill relevant positions at the Citizen’s Bank when it opens its New Amsterdam branch on July 28.

That branch is currently under construction at Main and Kent Streets in New Amsterdam, and would be a replica of the head office building in Georgetown. Its operation would be conducted on an area of 500 square feet, and it would be fitted with eight tellers in addition to service representatives.

Speaking to the hundreds gathered at the annual Shareholders Meeting held recently in the ancient county, Chairman Reece said that while the emphasis is on qualification, he expects that only Berbicians, including children of shareholders, would apply for positions at the new entity.

Reece also said that because the company had received numerous complaints of disturbances, the operations of the Patio bar which used to sell alcoholic beverages were closed, and the Kiddies Corner, which sells ice cream products, was relocated there. The Kiddies Corner now garners monthly sales of $1M. Reece noted that, in 2013, the company’s Berbice operations garnered sales of $2.261 billion, while 1,595,000 cases of the company’s products passed though the Berbice branch.

That figure, he noted, exceeds one month’s sales for the entire company for the year.

over Guyana’s general crime scene landscape, and now, his most recent criticisms when he has refused to support the Government on the following measures, all having to do with combating serious crime?

Beginning with the non-support for the Reform of the Security Sector plans; failure to support the Firearms (Amendment) Bill on its initial presentation in the National Assembly; and the shocking anti-national act of withholding support for legislation of the all-important Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act, the enactment of which will enable action to be taken against the participants of transnational crime, on which he has also pronounced on numerous occasions.

Even the plan for the implementation of the Special Weapons and Arms Team (SWAT) he has not only deemed as unsuitable, but has also dismissed. Of course, the entire nation is aware of Granger’s security expertise, and is indeed very much surprised at his definite views towards such a special squad, which is present in most of today’s states. It is impossible to confront the nature of the existing criminal mosaic without such a force; it is akin to having one without the other.

David Granger has continued to emit a dangerous level of contradiction, and this can only be consigned to the well known category of hypocrisy, which is the true description of his political leadership.

Guyana praised for high quality recommendations at IICA forum

By Clifford Stanley LOCAL officials and stakeholders in the agricultural and food safety sectors were, on Monday, praised for the high quality of their recommendations made to the European Union (EU)-funded project which will assist Guyana’s agricultural produce to gain access into regional and international markets.

The occasion was a consultation in Guyana on the recently launched project, which also targets all other CARIFORUM countries as beneficiaries.

Held by the implementing agency -- the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation in Agriculture (IICA) -- the consultation introduced the recently launched project named the Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary (SPS) project earlier this week to local stakeholders, and also gave them the opportunity to identify local priorities to establish and institutionalize local SPS regimes which will guarantee exports of agricultural produce and fisheries products from this country into the countries in the EU, among other places, hassle free.

The favourable remarks on the local inputs was made by Dr. Robert Ahern, Manager of the IICA Agricultural Health and Food Safety Program (AHFSP), who was the main resource person at the consultation. He said: “In this EU project of capacity building, Guyana is in a much better position than some other CARIFORUM countries, because there are mechanisms already in place (in Guyana).

“There has been a lot of work done here on SPS. Guyana is well positioned to use the EU resources because of the investments that have already been made when it comes to the basic SPS capacities.”

He added: “We had a great stakeholder meeting here, and with respect to all of this information about where we are, where we

would like to be, and how we would get there, the synthesis is going to be beneficial.”

The venue was the Woodbine Room of Cara Lodge in Quamina Street, Georgetown. The local stakeholders made recommendations for EU assistance for modern SPS regimes during working-group sessions.

These working-group sessions had been preceded by welcoming remarks made by Mr. Wilmot Garnett, IICA representative in Guyana, and by brief presentations from Mrs. June Masters, Statistics & Information Analyst for the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM); by Mrs. Nisa Surujbally, Programme Manager, Agriculture and Industry, CARICOM Secretariat; and by Mr. George Jarvis, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture.

The working-group sessions had been preceded also by a presentation from Ms. Carol Thomas, Hemispheric Agricultural Health and Food Safety Specialist (HAHFSS) for IICA, who gave an overview of the project, titled: “Support to the Caribbean Forum of ACP States in the implementation of commitments undertaken under the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA): SPS measures.”

Dr. Ahren disclosed that the visiting team intends to use the recommendations of the Guyanese officials and stakeholders to construct, over the next two months, a country plan for modernization of the SPS regimes in Guyana.

He said the responsible unit will send the draft to the Government of Guyana via the Ministry of Agriculture; and once there is agreement, the IICA would immediately begin work here, with the assistance of the local IICA Office.

The SPS project for Guyana and other CARIFORUM states is being implemented with a budget of 11.7 million Euros, and will last for 42 months.

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The Nigel Hughes saga: The plot thickens!

- in dramatic turn of events

IN HIS latest attempt to survive the swirling controversy engulfing himself and party, Attorney-at-law/politician, Nigel Hughes has made a number of damaging statements which further expose him personally and professionally.

Old Kai is hoping that the Judiciary is taking keen note of his latest admission which contradicts an earlier explanation given, that he (Hughes) could not remember being previously acquainted with the Jury Foreman prior to the commencement of the Lusignan massacre trial.

We are told that “before the jury was selected and empanelled (for the commencement of the Lusignan massacre trial), the learned judge specifically called out the names of all the attorneys involved in the case, and told the entire panel that if they know or were associated with any of the attorneys, they ought to indicate and would be excused.” We are also informed that at this point, both the jury foreman and Nigel Hughes remained silent.

It was only after the relationship between the two was highlighted, and when questioned by the judge, that the jury foreman admitted he knew Hughes, and his reason for not disclosing this before the case commenced was that he did not see it as a problem.

Mr. Hughes, on the other hand, as reported in the media in October 2013, claimed that “it was impossible for him to remember all of his clients...”

However, in a most dramatic turn of events, Hughes, based on the contents of a recent statement, has apparently regained his memory with regard to the particular jury foreman.

Even more damaging is that he has now admitted being familiar with the jury foreman prior to the start of the Lusignan trial, as he is quoted as saying: “At the time of the Lusignan trial, any relationship which ex-

isted between the foreman and myself could best be described as hostile. There was nothing to disclose.”

This clearly contradicts his earlier statement to the media that “it was impossible for him to remember all of his clients (with reference to the Jury Foreman), as he has now admitted to having a ‘hostile relationship with the said Jury Foreman prior to the commencement of the trial.”

F u r t h e r, w h y w o u l d Hughes choose to stay silent if he really believed his client was innocent and his life hanged in the balance, pending an unbiased decision from the jury when, by his own admission, we are told that he shared a ‘hostile relationship’ with the Jury Foreman?

Which lawyer, or anyone else for that matter, in their right mind would not want to disclose such a relationship over fear that this individual (the lead juror) who is ‘hostile’ to you, will seek to use his position to negatively influence his peers?

Keep in mind that this is the very Nigel Hughes who was quick to attack the integrity of the Commissioners of the Linden Inquiry during those sessions, even to the point of walking out in protest and recusing himself from the case, even though all the individuals were legal luminaries, with some coming from other countries.

But here it is, Nigel Hughes claimed he shared a ‘hostile relationship’ with an individual who was chosen to be a Jury Foreman in a case where his client’s life depended on their decision, and yet he chose to stay silent, when the Judge asked for them to disclose any relationship between the Jurors and lawyers.

The mere fact that Hughes now publicly admits knowledge of the jury foreman prior to the

start of the case, and further, that they shared a relationship, albeit acrimonious, is enough to warrant an investigation.

The drama does not end there, as Hughes contends that he was also aware that the Jury Foreman was a member of the PPP, and as “part of his party duties in 2012, participated in a public picketing exercise against him (Hughes) at the Supreme Court during the hearing of the Linden Commission of Inquiry.”

We are told that Hughes even presented a photograph of the foreman on the picket line with members of the PPP. What this allegation does is that it further sinks Nigel Hughes, as, with all that collection of information about this individual, yet he chose to remain silent. His familiarity with the foreman goes even further, as he also claims the man was represented by the current attorney-general two years prior to the Lusignan Massacre trial, when he (Hughes) appeared against the said individual in the case.

What all of this information does is that it brings us right back to the silence of Mr. Hughes when it was time to disclose any relationship between the jurors and lawyers of the Lusignan Massacre case, and, more importantly, his statement to the media immediately after his relationship with the Jury Foreman was exposed, that “it was impossible for him (Hughes) to remember all of his clients...”

Our nation is now eagerly watching and waiting to see how our Judiciary, the Guyana Police Force and the Guyana Bar Association, all independent in their own right, will treat this public admission by Nigel Hughes.

Old Kai will continue with another damaging exposure in tomorrow’s edition of the Chronicle.

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AROUND THE COURTS Labourer charged for taxi driver’s murder at Soesdyke TWENTY-three-year-old Sylvester Bristol, a labourer also known as “Rambo” (no address given), was yesterday arraigned in the Georgetown Magistrates Courts before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry to answer a charge that he murdered female taxi driver, Savitiri Palmer between February 15 and 16 at Soedyke, East Bank of Demerara.

He was not required to plead to the indictable offence, and Police Inspector Michael Grant, prosecuting, requested three weeks to have the file completed.

The facts of the indictment were not read in court, and the case was put off to March 23.

Palmer’s body was reportedly discovered in a clump of bushes two miles from where her vehicle had been found at the back of a resort on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. The woman Murder accused Sylvester Bristol had reportedly left her Soesdyke home at about 20:30 hrs on Saturday night with the intention of dropping two persons at a loam pit in Timehri, and had taken along her son for the ride.

With Geeta Rampersaud

Mason remanded to March 28 for causing death by dangerous driving THIRTY-nine-year-old Floyd Archer, a mason of Lot 209 Yarrowkabra, Soesdyke/Linden Highway, was refused bail by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry when he appeared before her yesterday charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

He pleaded not guilty to the offence, particulars of which said that, on July 10, 2013, he drove motor car PPP 9053 in a dangerous manner, causing the death of Stanley Singh.

Police Inspector Michael Grant, prosecuting, said the defendant was driving his motor car at a fast rate west along the One Mile Public Road at about 19:25 hrs on the day in question, and Singh was a pedestrian walking eastward on the northern side of that road when Archer overtook a vehicle that was in front of him and collided with Singh.

Grant said that Singh received injuries when he fell to the road’s surface from the impact of that collision, and was rushed to the Diamond Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Attorney-at-law, Mr. Clyde Forde, representing Archer, made a bail application for his client. He said the deceased was known to be homeless, and had been seen earlier that day purchasing alcohol. He added that the post-mortem report showed that the deceased had alcohol in his system.

The prosecutor successfully objected to bail for Archer, citing the seriousness and prevalence of the offence. He inDefendant Floyd Archer formed the court that the defendant is presently in custody pending completion of investigations into a similar offence, committed on Sunday, February 16, and he is likely to face that charge soon.

The matter was adjourned to March 28.

Elderly father of three placed on $25,000 bail for allegedly shoplifting a bed sheet from Fabric World FIFTY-one-year-old Winston Letlow was ordered to post $25,000 bail for his pre-trial liberty when he appeared yesterday before Magistrate Faith McGusty and pleaded not guilty to the charge of stealing a bedsheet valued

at $3,000, the property of Raymond Reece of Fabric World of Regent Street, Georgetown on Tuesday, February 18.

Police Corporal Seon Blackman, prosecuting, said the defendant, of Lot 58 Howes Street, Charlestown, Georgetown, went into Fabric World store, picked up the bed sheet, placed it inside a black plastic bag and tucked the bag under his arm.

After he had exited the store, the prosecutor said, public-spirited citizens apprehended him and took him back inside with the booty under his arm; and Letlow apologized for his

misdeed, and said he would not do it again.

But Letlow said he had gone on that day to purchase a hat at the store when the sales girl approached and accused him of stealing. He denied committing the act, stating that his wife had died from cancer and had left him with three children to take care of.

The prosecutor failed to have Letlow not admitted to bail, even though he had cited the nature of the offence and the penalty it attracts. Letlow will, however, report to East Ruimveldt Police Station every Monday and Friday at 09:00hrs until February 26.

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Linden seaman recounts miraculous escape from certain death

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… during horrific accident on Aroaima trail

By Shirley Thomas

WITH his head split open, scalp and face badly bruised and peeled, it’s a miracle that 37-year-old Sheldon Bovell of Retrieve, Linden, is alive today to tell the tale of his most horrific accident while travelling in remote Berbice, two weeks ago.

And now he has vowed he will get back on track and continue “Living for Christ”, whose hands miraculously snatched him from death.

“Hadn’t it been for God, I would not be alive today,” he asserted, with an air of gratitude, as he sat up in a hospital chair, taking in everything around him.

It was the case of a leisure outing turning ugly. On January 30, Sheldon, who is a seaman and came home on vacation, was travelling from 72Km Unamco en route to Aroaima, Berbice in Region 10 (Upper Demerara/Upper Berbice).

There were four of them travelling in a pick-up, and he was seated at the front of the vehicle, along with the driver, while two others were seated at the rear.

As they were approaching Araoima, he recalled, the axle of the rear wheel flew out and the vehicle toppled on the side where he was seated and went skidding for several feet. As the pick-up proceeded along its path, Darryl’s head was literally grazing on the crude roadway until the vehicle came to a stop. But what was unbelievable was that he was the only one in the company who was injured. The driver got a scratch on his foot, but did not require medical care.

After getting the vehicle back in action, they drove to the Kwakwani Hospital several miles away with the injured and badly bleeding man suffering excruciating pain. There he was given emergency treatment and stabilised, before being transferred to the Mackenzie Hospital.

Injured: Darryl Bovell At Linden, he was immediately taken to the theatre, where the doctors did an excellent job of surgical repairs. He was admitted and warded for the next 13 days, and kept under close medical watch.

And on Wednesday last, Darryl was referred to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) for admission and further medical treatment.

His mother, Ms. Sandra Massiah, joins him and the rest of the family in expressing appreciation and heart-felt gratitude to all the medical personnel who have worked so hard in ensuring his recovery.

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Suriname to take Guyana’s lead and implement similar M&E - reportedly impressed with ‘admin’ programmes what is happening here THE initiative of the Ministry of Finance to teach and enforce the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of administration has come to the attention and met with the approval of the Government of Suriname.

This is according to Dr. Ray Rist, who is an authority on developing M&E systems for governments and co-founder of the International Programme for Development Evaluation Training (IPDET).

“Guyana has one of the strongest M&E systems in all of South America, and I’m sure in the entire Region,” Dr. Rist said Monday at the opening of

a week-long Ministry of Finance-led M&E workshop at the Grand Coastal Inn on the lower East Coast.

“They (Suriname) heard what’s going on in Guyana and called; they too want what Guyana now has,” he added.

Minister of Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, who was also in attendance, explained that these periodic workshops are aimed at making Government more accountable, transparent and efficient to the benefit of the people of Guyana.

He noted that every sector has an essential role to play in contributing to national devel-

opment, regardless of its size or budget size. “As administrators, he said, “you have to constantly examine ways in which your offices and those of your respective ministries can be managed more effectively and efficiently, to achieve the outcomes that you aim for.”

Achieving those targets, however, has to be done in a systematic and structured framework, he said. The framework at reference is part of the changes the government has made to parliamentary procedures, and legislative changes in the Constitution.

These changes to which he referred, the minister said, have

Dr. Ray Rist led to stronger mechanisms for oversight, with explicit recognition of the need to measure programme performance as outlined in the Fiscal Man-

agement and Accountability Act 2003. This, along with the inclusion of value for money audits in the Audit Act, ensures that the legislative foundation for results-based management is in place.

He however noted that while it is the government’s responsibility to ensure that the wheels of government keep turning, it also needs to evaluate how it conducts its business and consider how it can be done better.

Speaking on the issue of the government being more efficient in its conduct of business, Dr. Rist said one goal of the workshop is to show attendees how to work smarter, and not necessarily harder.

“I am very proud of what is happening in Guyana,” he

said. “You have vision and perseverance; Guyana is truly on its way.”

Dr. Rist will focus on topics which will cover steps to building and designing an M & E system. Over 35 participants from various government budget offices are attending the week-long workshop.

IPDET is an executive training programme aimed at providing managers and practitioners with the generic tools required to evaluate development policies, programmes, and projects at the local, national, regional, and global levels. It features in-depth workshops, taught by renowned international faculty members drawn from Southern and Northern organisations.

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South Africa commits to representing CARICOM at G20

THE advantage of partnering with other countries was tangibly evidenced yesterday when the newly-accredited South African Republic plenipotentiary representative to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Maureen Modiselle, committed to representing the community at the level of the G20.

Secretary-General of CARICOM, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, accepted the South African representative’s letters of credence at a simple ceremony at the CARICOM Headquarters in Guyana.

Modiselle underscored the importance of unity, particularly as it relates to representation on large platforms. According to her, united countries are better positioned to defend combined interests and facilitate development for the benefit of its people.

The South African representative added that the inroads made to date with the process of regional integration are commendable. She also assured of South Africa’s “cooperation and loyalty” in promoting the ideals and objectives of the Community.

Modiselle lauded CARICOM for the strides the Region had taken on its path to growth and sustainable development and advancement of its people.

FULL POTENTIAL The Secretary-General welcomed the newly-accredited representative’s assurances and stressed that deepened collaborations will lead to both South Africa and CARICOM Member States realising the full socio-economic potential of relations.

LaRocque stated that there are several areas where South Africa’s voice at the G20 will be invaluable to the Caribbean Community.

“We both recognise that Crime and Security, the negative impact of a protracted global, financial and economic crisis on development, and the need to reform global governance structures are but some of the defining challenges of our time. To confront them, it is necessary to strengthen partnerships with like-minded countries such as we are doing here today with South Africa,” he said.

The Secretary-General noted too that another problem on which the Commonwealth has placed emphasis is in respect of the debt and financing challenges facing small states.

He said that, “Many CAR-

ICOM Member States are Small Highly-Indebted Middle-Income Countries and are graduated out of access to concessionary financing from International Financial Institutions and other multilateral agencies due to the flawed GDP-based criteria.

It is critical that avenues be opened for renewed access to concessionary financing given our high level of economic vulnerability which contributes in

‘There are several areas where South Africa’s voice at the G20 will be invaluable to the Caribbean Community’ – Ambassador LaRocque large measure to our high level of indebtedness.”

According to LaRocque, South Africa’s strong support for positions taken by the Community in international fora on issues of importance to us, such as Climate Change and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), is highly appreciated.

He said, “Your accreditation today, along with the fact that four of our Member States have diplomatic missions in South Africa, is testimony to our mutual desire to carry our relations to a higher plane.

“We are building a platform from which to strengthen our bilateral cooperation which could be enhanced by more regular and structured political interface. This would lead the way to cooperation in a range of areas, including the fostering of trade and investment between our respective private sectors, tourism and cultural and people-to-people exchanges.”

The Secretary-General maintained that Modiselle’s accreditation is indicative of the continued and genuine desire of the Government of South Africa to forge deeper ties with the Caribbean Community, to have dialogue and cooperate with the body, to pursue a partnership based on mutual interest.

South Africa is the latest country to appoint a plenipotentiary representative to CARICOM. To date several countries have appointed a plenipotentiary

representative to the Caribbean Community. Among the member states who are accredited are Antigua, Barbados, Bahamas, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Haiti and Slovenia.

Guyana plenipotentiary representative is the Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Elisabeth Harper.

(The G20 groups the EU and 19 countries — Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Republic of Korea, Turkey, Britain, and the US. The G20 economies account for 90 percent of global output, 80 percent of world trade, and two-thirds of the world’s population.)

From left, South Africa’s plenipotentiary representative to CARICOM, Maureen Modiselle presents letters of credence to CARICOM Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, yesterday (Sonell Nelson photo)

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Berbician youth died of cerebral haemorrhage, multiple fractures

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By Michel Outridge A post-mortem performed yesterday on the body of Dinesh Harrylall, 20, of Number 11 Village, West Coast Berbice, revealed that he died from cerebral haemorrhage and multiple fractures.

Harrylall died at a friend’s home on Monday, February 17, at about 00:01hr.

Commander Brian Joseph of the Police ‘B’ Division has said that the suspect, who remains in police custody, is expected to appear in court today (Thursday).

Sleuths have said that Harrylall had been involved in an argument with another man over a sum of money at D’ Murdered: Dinesh Harrylall Edward Village, West Coast Berbice when he was stabbed and struck in his head with a rolling pin. Harrylall was pronounced dead on arrival at the Fort Wellington Hospital.

His father has said that his son had left home to visit a close friend at the friend’s home after receiving a telephone call, and that he had dropped off his son at that friend’s home. He had been awakened from sleep after midnight by the honking of a vehicle’s horn, only to be informed that ‘something had happened’ to his son.

He journeyed to the location, and was confronted with the sight of his son’s lifeless body lying in a pool of blood. His son had been severely beaten with a rolling pin, and had been stabbed several times.

The father has said that his son had gone to the friend’s house to collect some jewels he had loaned the friend, and he is uncertain of the events that had transpired there.

Jailed baby sitter granted $100,000 bail pending appeal of conviction

By George Barclay

ACTING Chief Justice, Mr. Ian Chang, S.C., has granted bail in the sum of $100,000 to teenaged baby-sitter, Fatima Martin, who has been convicted by a magistrate for assaulting the toddler child of another magistrate with whom she had been employed as a baby sitter.

Martin was allegedly left alone at home with the toddler whilst the child’s parents were out. When the parents returned, they reportedly found bruises about the child’s body; and, according to reports, when they questioned Martin, she admitted assaulting the child.

The matter was reported to the police, and Martin was charged and placed before the court, where another magistrate imposed on her the maximum penalty applicable for the offence --five years’ jail.

Martin has since appealed the sentence; and, yesterday, application for bail pending the hearing of that appeal was made to the Chief Justice on behalf of 18-year-old Fatima Martin.

Following Martin’s trial and conviction, activists from three human rights groups had lobbied members of the Caribbean Court of Justice, who were meeting in a historic court sitting at the Guyana International Conference Centre, citing the speed at which the teen had been tried and convicted, and expressing dissatisfaction with the ruling of the trial magistrate.

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Ambassador Bayney Karran accredited non-resident Guyana Ambassador to Mexico

A PRESS statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that His Excellency Bayney Karran, Guyana’s Ambassador to the United

accredited to Mexico, a country whose history and culture have greatly enriched the world, and a country of very great importance to regional and global

AMBASSADOR Bayney Karran, at left,with Mexican President Enrique Pina Nieto States, has been accredited Guyana’s Ambassador to Mexico on a non-resident basis.

The President of Mexico, Mr. Enrique Pena Nieto, accepted Ambassador Karran’s credentials at the Presidential Palace in Mexico City on February 14, 2014, and expressed the wish that the new diplomatic appointment would serve to strengthen already good relations existing between Guyana and Mexico.

Ambassador Karran indicated that he felt honoured to be

affairs. He pledged to improve the already warm and friendly relations existing between the two countries during his tour of duty.

Ambassador Karran cited a number of recent examples of significantly strengthened bilateral ties between Guyana and Mexico, such as cooperation in technical and language training, as well as the fact that a Mexican company is currently the largest private employer in Guyana.

The Guyanese envoy also pointed to the existing scope

Driver placed on $300,000 bail for causing death by dangerous driving CHIEF Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry yesterday placed 57-year-old Renson Allen of Lot 651 East Ruimveldt, Georgetown on $300,000 bail for causing the death of Stephon Bascom by dangerous driving on October 6, 2013 at Agricola Public Road, Greater Georgetown.

Pleading not guilty to the charge that he had driven motor car PRR 105 in a dangerous manner, thereby causing the death of Bascom, Allen was represented by attorney-at-law, Mark Waldron, in association with Mr. Roger Yearwood.

The lawyer said Charles Bascom, father of the deceased, and the defendant had entered a written agreement that the matter would not be proceeded with, and he showed the Chief Magistrate a copy of the agreement.

Police Inspector Michael Grant, prosecuting, requested that the file be forward to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for further advice, opining that the defendant was not in a position to make a decision in regard to prosecution. He said that, at around 19:45 hrs, the defendant was driving motor car PRR 105 proceeding west and the deceased was heading north along the Agricola Public Road when the defendant failed to adhere to the traffic light signal and collided with Bascom.

The defence counsel asked for bail to be reduced, stating that his client was already admitted to $40,000 station bail, but his request was denied. Allen was ordered to lodge his passport, and the case was transferred to the Providence Magistrate’s Court for March 7.

for bolstering relations between CARICOM and Mexico, in addition to increasing the already good level of cooperation in other multilateral

bodies, such as CELAC, the OAS, and the ACS. President Nieto, underscoring his Government’s willingness to intensify relations with Guyana in the areas of political consultation, economic coop-

eration, and cultural affairs, pledged Mexico’s cooperation with regard to matters involving these three areas.

Following the accreditation ceremony, Ambassador Karran was saluted by a mili-

tary Guard of Honour; and he made a statement to the Mexican press, conveying good wishes to the Government and people of Mexico from the Government and people of Guyana.

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CCJ bids farewell to Justice … with moving tributes at ceremonial sitting

THE curtain came down yesterday on the Caribbean Court of Justice’s (CCJ) first itinerant sitting in Guyana with a special ceremonial sitting to mark and commemorate the retirement from the bench of the CCJ its first female judge, Guyana’s very own Justice Desiree Patricia Bernard.

With an outstanding career, the distinguished Justice Bernard blazed the trail for women in the legal profession, not only in Guyana, but in the entire Region as well.

Born on March 2, 1939, Justice Bernard received a Bachelor of Law Degree from the University of London in 1963. One year later, she qualified as a solicitor and had a career in private practice spanning the years 1964-1980.

She subsequently embarked on a judicial career during which she broke stereotypes and made history. She was appointed the first female judge to the High Court of the Supreme Court of Guyana and later become the first female judge of the Court of Appeal in 1992. Four years later, Justice Bernard was appointed the first female justice, not only in Guyana, but the Caribbean.

President of the CCJ and one of the presiding judges over the three-day sittings here, Sir Charles Dennis Byron, said , “She shattered the proverbial glass ceiling once again in 2001 and 2005, becoming the first female Chancellor of the Judiciary of Guyana and the first female judge of the CCJ.” He said that Justice Bernard is the embodiment of the calibre of intellectual jurists and of the commitment of Guyana to the CCJ. She joins the ranks of other noted Guyanese who have made invaluable contributions to the CCJ. “Throughout her tenure at the court, Madame Justice Bernard has demonstrated the value of the CCJ as a dispute resolution authority for regional integration and economic development in a rule-based community, exhibiting high standards of fairness and governance, and opening up new avenues for ordinary people of the Region to have a voice, and to get justice at the highest tier of judicial authority. Her judgments have been instrumental in clarifying the laws of Guyana,” Sir Byron said.

Paying tribute on behalf of the President, Government and people of Guyana, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall said that at every stage of the hierarchical structure of the judiciary at which Justice Bernard presided, her contributions and written judgments are an exhibition of legal scholarship and pragmatism that is often absent, but very much needed in jurisprudence in the Region.

“Madame Bernard has left a legacy for us all to emulate, and it is indeed an uphill task for us to do so…we hope that she continues to serve in other capacities so that the people of Guyana and the Caribbean will continue to benefit from her education, her experience and her scholarship,” the AG said.

Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Carl Singh, said one of Justice Bernard’s most admirable qualities was her essential humanity and deep understanding of people. These qualitie, he said, were reflected in her attitude to people of all walks of life and in her judgment to all those who appeared before her.

“Justice Bernard’s legal career in a sense blazed the path for women in Guyana and the wider Caribbean who endeavoured to pursue a career in law. It marked a far shift away from the status of women historically who aspired to judicial office,” Justice Singh said.

Justice Bernard was the recipient of the Eighth CARICOM Triennial Award for Women in 2005, a recognition which singled out

Justice Desiree Bernard her role in advocating for women’s development.

CARICOM’s Secretary General, Irwin La Rocque, in his address, said that Justice Bernard has shown what women can achieve in a not so level playing field.

“Madame Justice Bernard consistently has showed her concern for women across the Region, and has worked tirelessly in calling for the cessation of violence against women, and for their equal treatment in all facets in life,” La Rocque said.

Several other moving tributes were paid by Professor Harold Lutchman who represented the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (RJLSC), Oswald Barnes from the CCJ Board of Trustees, President of the Guyana Bar Association, Ronald Burch-Smith, President of the Guyana Association of Women Lawyers Simone Morris Ramlall and Justice Stanley Moore.

Responding to the approbation of her colleagues, Justice Bernard expressed her gratitude for a most memorable send off.

She also used the occasion to call for an increase in the number of judges in Guyana, noting that while it is never easy to persuade lawyers to trade their lucrative practice even for the prestigious judicial office of judge, efforts have to be made relieve the pressure on the small number of judges if the administration of justice can effectively achieve its objective.

Justice Bernard is also the recipient of several national accolades, including the prestigious Cacique Crown of Honour (CCH) award in 1985 and the country’s second highest honour, the Order of Roraima (OR) in 2002. She was also awarded the University of Guyana Award for Achievement in Law in 1989.

(GINA)

The full bench of the Caribbean Court of Justice at the special sitting in honour of Justice Desiree Bernard

Legal practitioners in attendance at the special sitti International Conference Centre

CHILD MORTALI

– through partnership between Heal HUNDREDS of mothers now have safer deliveries and their babies are exposed to a healthier childhood through the implementation of Neonatal Intensive Care Services in local health facilities, via a partnership between the Ministry of Health and Guyana help the Kids (GHTK).

Speaking at a colloquium yesterday, titled ‘Neonatal Network-Saving our babies’ at the Resource Centre of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), Dr. Narendra Singh, founder of the GHTK, expounded on the tremendous benefits and changes that the project has brought, and will continue to bring in the reduction of under five mortality.

He said the partnership was developed by the Government and GHTK approximately one year ago, to ensure safer delivery for mothers, healthier childhood for babies and to reduce and hopefully end child mortality. The agreement between the two entities was that the ministry will construct the neonatal units and include oxygen and air conditioning while GHTK will provide all of the equipment.

It targets the five main hospitals, which are GPHC, New Amsterdam, Linden, West Demerara and Suddie hospitals.

These institutions were chosen because a survey showed that they account for 85% of babies born in the country. The service was first introduced at the GPHC and later moved to the New Amsterdam and Linden hospitals.

Dr. Singh noted that the

neonatal units at West Demerara Regional and Suddie hospitals are expected to be opened later this year.

Dr. Singh also noted that while equipment is necessary, what are most important are health personnel’s skills.

In this light, a Pediatric Residency Programme was developed through collaboration among several entities to train physicians to become qualified Paediatricians. In September 2013, history was made when

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r. Clive Bowman and Dr. Seepersaud hatterdeo wrote the Guyana Paediatrians Residency licensing exams.

There is also a Neonatal Nurse aining programme which saw 11 nursgraduating in the first batch. Currentthere are eight doctors in the Pediatric esidency Programme and 17 nurses in e nurse’s training programme.

The project also has an infection ntrol aspect, which consists of mulple lectures and demonstrations. A trospective review of log books and arts at GPHC was conducted in 2011 llowed by prospective data collection

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from January 2012. This data showed a 50% reduction in the number of deaths at the hospital within the period of a year of implementation of the neonatal project.

Also in January 2013, GHTK in collaboration with Dr. Lorna Fitzpatrick from the University of Buffalo introduced an Oncology Programme to treat babies born with leukaemia.

Dr. Singh also noted that efforts are being made to network the hospitals, so that doctors can connect with each other in cases where expert opinions are needed when dealing with critical cases.

Emphasis is also being placed on a safe transport system. Transport incubators are available at the GPHC and New Amsterdam Neonatal Units.

The Government of Guyana will eventually take up complete ownership of this programme when all the units are up and running and there are enough trained professionals to manage the units. The responsibility of sustaining the units and continuation of the training programmes along with purchasing of new equipment will solely be the ministry’s. This is expected to be achieved by 2016.

Among the gathering at the colloquium was Minister of Health, Dr. Bheri Ramsaran, Director of Regional Health Services, Dr. Monica Odwin, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GPHC, Michael Khan, both local and international doctors, staff of the GPHC and individuals from the private sector. (GINA)

STAFFERS of the Mibicuri Hospital, which serves 4,000 residents throughout Black Bush Polder on the Corentyne, are quietly making a name for themselves by serving the community in a patient- friendly environment.

During a visit to the institution last Sunday, People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Member of Parliament (MP,) Faizal Jaffarally took note of the cleanliness of the facility and lauded the staff there for their efforts. He also acknowledged the input of the Berbice Regional Health Authority (BRHA) for ensuring that the institution is equipped with medical equipment and most pharmaceutical drugs to dispense effective patient care.

“I am very pleased with what I am seeing here. This is an impromptu visit and I notice that the staff here is alert and ready to work; just a glance at the physical environment also tells a story of how dedicated the ancillary staff is, in maintaining a clean and healthy surroundings,” he observed.

The facility has a medical staff of 14, comprising 12 nurses and two doctors, who operate on a shift system.

“The PPP/C Government through the Ministry of Health has worked assiduously to raise the standards of this hospital.

We know that a lot more needs to be done and our goals would be achieved in time to come,” Jaffarally said.

However, the morgue, low-lying sections of the compound and the security hut are areas that require attention.

The medical officer in charge of the facility, Dr. Tariq Uddin pointed out that the Region 6 Regional Democratic Council (RDC), is aware of the shortcomings which are expected to be addressed this year.

“We do have our concerns that were brought to the attention of the BRHA and RDC we hope to have those matters dealt with as we continue to serve Black Bush Polder with honour,” Dr. Uddin declared.

MP Jaffarally also interacted with several residents of the Mibicuri community, who expressed satisfaction with the improvement in services offered at the hospital.

The Mibicuri Hospital Complex

MP Faizal Jaffarally and team interact with the staff of the Mibicuri Hospital

PPP/C launches 2014 Mash Band THE PPP/C, in collaboration with the Progressive Youth Organisation (PYO) and the Women’s Progressive Organisation (WPO), yesterday launched their Mash Band under the theme “Cultural Folklore; Celebrating 44?. Their contingent caters for 100 revellers. Persons wishing to participate in the band may call Freedom House at 227-2095 or 662-5825

PPP/C yesterday launched their 2014 Mash Band

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Berbicians eagerly awaiting historical opening of DPP Office in NA

The Berbice Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

MONTHS after the completion of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) at Main and King Streets in New Amsterdam, Berbicians are awaiting the historical opening of this facility which is expected to boost the administration of justice system.

The building, renovated at a cost of more than $20M, was expected to be handed over to the DPP since last November but to date the two-storyed concrete structure is yet to be occupied.

In an invited comment on October 18, 2013, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall told this

reporter that the Ministry of Legal Affairs was in the process of acquiring furniture and furnishings for the building which is expected to accommodate several offices of the DPP. In addition, it caters for living quarters and space for the Land Registry.

However, while Berbicians are pleased to have the building completed, they are eagerly awaiting the opening. In the meantime, police officers continue to travel to Georgetown to seek advice in criminal cases and this result in constant adjournments of hearings in the Magistrates’ Courts. Moreover, the almost daily travelling to Georgetown is an additional financial burden on the State, but this will be reduced significantly when there is a functional DPP office in the Ancient County.

According to Minister Nandlall, with the opening of the first DPP Office outside of Georgetown, the police in Berbice will have easy access

and can be advised in a timely manner with respect to their investigations.

The DPP office will allow Berbicians who are of the opinion that they are detained unlawfully to file Habeas Corpus proceedings in the Berbice High Court and serve it right here on the DPP. Before, they had to go to Georgetown to serve the matter, and that used to defeat the whole purpose, because Habeas Corpus proceedings are predicated upon an alleged unlawful imprisonment and if you don’t get redress in time, a person might have unlawfully been incarcerated for two to three days. Also, bail petitions can be filed and responses can be given here in Berbice and during the criminal trials, the lawyers would have living quarters as well as office facilities to which they can retire during the course of the respective trials, Minister Nandlall noted.

Sales clerk on $375,000 bail on four embezzlement charges RAPHAEL Laurie, 24, of Lot 7 Supply, East Bank of Demerara, appeared Tuesday before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry charged with four counts of embezzlement, and was placed on a total of $375,000 bail when he pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Particulars of one charge state that on July 5, 2012 at Supply, East Bank of Demerara, being employed as a clerk or servant at Bacchus Drug Store, he embezzled the sum of $5,446, taken into custody or account in the name of his employer or the owner.

The second charge related that between October 9, and November 1, 2012, at Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank of Demerara, being employed as a clerk or servant at Bacchus Drug Store, he also embezzled the sum of $393,292.

Particulars of the third Raphael Laurie charge said that on November 28, at Diamond Housing Scheme, EBD, being employed as a clerk or servant at Bacchus Drug Store, he embezzled the sum $14,320.

Particulars of the fourth offence detail that, between November 1, 2011 and March 6, 2012, being employed as a clerk or servant at Bacchus Drug Store, he embezzled the sum of $885,041.

Police Inspector Michael Grant, prosecuting, said the defendant has similar matters involving the same virtual complainant pending before another court, and other charges are likely to be pressed against him soon.

He said Laurie was employed as a sales clerk with Mohamed ‘Bobby’ Bacchus, proprietor of Bacchus Drug Store, and during that time, he conducted business and never paid in the proceeds.

The prosecutor did not object to bail, and the case was put off to March 3. (Geeta Rampersaud)

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At Demerara Assizes…

Two murder accused freed on no-case submissons JUSTICE Navindra Singh, onTuesday at the Demerara Assizes, upheld no-case submissions in a murder case and freed the two accused.

The duo, Junior Henry, represented by attorney-at-law, Mr. Basil Williams and Baldeo Seegobin by senor counsel, Bernard De Santos were facing a retrial.

At their original trial, they were acquitted because the jury had disagreed on a verdict in respect of them, who were regarded as accessories before the fact.

After conducting a voir dire (trial within a trial) to determine the admissibility of alleged oral confessions and written caution statements as well as listening to the defence arguments, Justice Singh agreed that there was no case for Henry and Seegobin to answer and directed the jury to return a formal verdict of not guilty, after the Prosecution indicated that there was no further evidence.

The indictment had said the accused, on Tuesday, November 24, 2008, murdered Ricardo Henriques.

Prosecuting for the State were other attorneys-at-law, Ms. Dhanika Singh in association with Ms. Mercedes Thompson.

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One of the insecure people in your daily life is feeling especially sensitive today, so be cautious about how you phrase things with them -- it might be easier to hurt their feelings than you think it should be. And while you don’t exactly like the idea of having to jump through hoops just for the sake of protecting someone’s ego, you’ll be doing yourself a favour by playing nice and walking on eggshells. It’s not the day to ruffle their feathers.

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When you finally meet up with that person you are dying to get to know better today, don’t waste too much time sharing your feelings with them! Communicating your real feelings right away might be a bit overwhelming for them at first, but in the end they will appreciate that fact that you’re not into playing games. When you speak in honest terms, they know that it’s okay for them to do the same. You can make a great deal of headway when everyone says what they mean.

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If you feel like you’re under the gun to make a big decision and are panicking because you don’t know what to do, just step outside for a few minutes. Get some distance from the situation and try to see it from another perspective. Once you do, you will quickly see that there is no real rush to make a choice right now at all. You can stall this situation and buy yourself some time to really think things through. Your death-defying deadline may be self-imposed.

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No one will blame you for acting a little bit selfish today, especially if you have been feeling a little under-appreciated. Considering your own needs first is not always the same as considering everyone else’s last. So if you aren’t getting the attention you want from other people, you just have to start giving it to yourself! Splurge on a nice gift, take yourself out for a nice spa day, or just reserve some quiet time alone to delve deep into a novel you’ve been dying to crack open.

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Don’t get drawn into any dramas today. Sure, juicy gossip is magnetic, but it will only pull you away from important things. Besides, most of what everyone is talking about is not true -- so why waste time pursuing more information on things that are so trivial to your life? Get serious today, and leave all the cattiness to people who don’t care about their reputation or growth. Learning about the lives of celebrities and who’s dating whom is just not stimulating enough for you.

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Today requires you to have a calm, objective demeanour -- free of drama and free of any strong emotion. No one should be able to figure out what is on your mind, because if they do they could use it against you. Despite the serious act, this day will still be full of fun times and laughter, though.

Aquarius January 20 - February 18

All of your forward momentum has been great for your progress, but you should be prepared for it to get slowed down a bit today. This will be a positive thing for you, though, so don’t worry. Having a slower pace to your day will give you the chance to look around and enjoy where you are in life right now. You have been missing out on a few really neat people who would love to sit and talk to you for a while, instead of chasing after you to get a moment of your time

Pisces February 19 - March 20

There have been some power shifts going on, and you need to make sure that you aren’t getting the short end of the stick. Do you have a voice in group activities, a vote in how things are done? If you are always deferring to what other people want, you might be a great collaborator -- but you could also be sending a message that you are a doormat to be walked all over. Don’t give up so easily today. It’s time to show everyone that you cannot be taken for granted.

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ACCOMMODATION ACCOMODATIONS

Inn apartment, furnished apartment at La Parfaite Harmony WBD as low as $5 000 per night. 694-7817, 668-0306, 602-8769.     rooms and apartments 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartment, long- and short-term rental. Affordable rates. Call 227-2199, 2272186, 227-2189.  Resort Suites (10 minutes from Stadium on the West Bank). Rates from $40/ day double occupancy, breakfast included. All units air-conditioned and fully furnished. Restaurant, bar, swimming pool, gym and entertainment. Call 2 6 4 - 2 9 4 6 - 8 www.aracariresort.com BUSS/JOB OPPORTUNITY

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

CAR RENTAL

CAR RENTAL

Choice car rental, $6 000 per day. 694-7817, 6680306, 225-6337. 

COUNSELLING

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

EDUCATIONAL

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 certificate in Cosmetology or Nails alone. Call Miss Jenny 226-5904, 225-5360, 625-7844, 687-7566.  classes: Dolphin swimming club, Thursday 05:30hrs - 06:30hrs and Saturday 06:30hrs to 07:30hrs. All ages. Tel. 669-3757, 641-2571, 690-1559.  improved grades!Individualised Tutoring for both adults and children. Register for Home Schoo l i n g o r A f t e r s c h o o l Classes-- Phonics, Reading; Composition Writing; Handwriting; Mathematics; Music Classesplay instruments, sit exa m s . E x a m p r e p a r a tionCSEC, NGSA, ABRSM. Call: 651-5220,   Academic Excellent (IAE) Register for Forms 1 - 5, CXC Repeaters, Lessons, morning and evening classes for adults, Mathematics, English A, Science and Business. Flexible time table. 683-5742, 223-0604 or visit us at 194 Camp Street (Behind Ultra Waters.).

DRESSMAKING  offers courses in dressmaking, curtains, floral, cake decoration, 153 B a r r S t , K i t t y. 6 7 0 - 2 6 5 3 , 618-1706.

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

First Federation Building. 6222872, 644-5166, 689-5997, 6150964.  Driving School.

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

LEARN TO DRIVE  Institute of Motoring Learn to drive at an affordable cost.

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

HEALTH/FITNESS  or gain weight, fat reduction power, protein powder. Call 660-2686, 625-7073.

MASSAGE MASSAGE                       .        

SERVICES  someone to care for your elderly? Please contact Louise on 649-7868. We offer the best service; we are patient and reliable at all times.  installation, cutting, polishing and profiling to all your granite c o u n t e r t o p s a l s o building of cupboards and closets. Contact Rawle 611-7031, 667-7963. construction: Professional Caribbean to international construction specialized in general work from start to finish. Roofing, pool, carpentry, plumbing, tilling, painting, electrical, masonry etc.                                         

 Service: Swedish deep tissue, therapeutic, prenatal. All massages done by qualified therapist. For appointment. call Samantha 661-2219.

 PEN PAL  male looking for a female from Guyana, Jamaica or USA. Tel. 668-5901.

PAWNSHOP

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 envelopes $5 each, and any other envelopes made to order. 671-0601.

 Pressure washing: you won't believe the difference Call Kevin Blyden 592-696-5424 We clean homes, driveways, decks, gutters, parking lots, businesses, equipment, machinery, cars and anything else with dirt and grime. construction: Professional Caribbean to international construction specialized in general work from start to finish. Roofing, pool, carpentry, plumbing, tilling, painting, electrical, masonry etc.  

 a Friend! Get educated!

Get Married! Migrate!..through the CFI. Telephone Friendship Link.

Call 592-261-5079, 654-3670, 6888293,261-6833 twenty-four hours  middle-aged East Indian man living in U.S.A is seeking pretty kind-hearted woman between 28-40 years for serious relationship and marriage, 6174806. No texting. 

 reading, other works done. For fast results - reuniting lovers, removing evil and all blockages, etc. Call 696-8873, 673-1166.

 and Nail Technology courses offered. Contact 226-0258.

 work done in Suriname. Love, marriage, sickness, pregnancy, removes evil, prosperity, business. Readings. Call 674-8603, 597-8519876.

 Indian Décor: For all your wedding decorations, make up and henna designs, contact 646-8165, 684-7362.  repair LCD, LED, Plasma washing machine microwave and stereo set. Home services provided. Tel. 693-3277, 6472677.

works done to bring peace, finance, success, enhance prosperity, remo v e evil, blockage, reunite families, lovers, etc. 610-7234, 6440058.

 services: We prepare Income/Property Tax, financial statements, VAT, Quickbooks and more. Tel. 2276355, 673-2896.

 for hire, honest, reliable and professional, in concrete, wooden structure, tiling, painting and plumbing, etc. Call 614-3564.

 of worldwide pen friends. Information? Send stamped self-addressed envelope: EFI, PO Box 12154, Georgetown.

SPIRITUALITY

MASH costumes spandex, Ttops, tights, leotards, unitards, bra, underwear, etc. To order call 6224386, 227-8538.

 your nails done for free, for one week only. Call 667-9737.

Choose your style and colour and look fabulous.

  Building Contractor: Carpentry, masonry, tiling, plumbing, painting, drawing of plans, etc, free estimates, general home maintenance, prompt, affordable and dependable. Lot 1232 6th Avenue Section "A" Diamond New Scheme, EBD. Tel. 216-0671, 622-0267, E m a i l klakeram.construction@gmail.com 692-8464.

 puri for your weddings, birthdays and other occasions. 226-8469.

 equipped kitchen at Julian's Restaurant and bar $35 000 weekly. 638-4505, 225-4709.

, television, music sets, gas stoves repairs. Call 6996307.

and Services: We fix all desktops, laptops and tablets.

We sell laptop screen as cheap as $16 000. Set up office and business networks and internet café.

Quality, reliable and affordable service, trained technician, The PC doctor 696-2602, Get 20% off for February

 made to order. Call 693-4643.

 excavator and Kubota.

Call 692-2521.

 Taxi and Transportation Service. Tel. 216-0381, 6400692.

 Visa Service. Professional Visa applications to the US and Canada. Fees USA VISA $3000, Canada $4000, Plaza Computer Service, 245 Sheriff Street, C/ville.   . Open Monday to Sunday 09:00hrs 21:00hrs

catering

RENTAL / HIRE

SERVICES

 Construction: Specialised in construction of buildings, swimming pools, renovations, bobcat rental, excavation of lands and all your construction needs. Tel. 225-1499, 628-2330 Mohamed.

CATERING

RENTAL HIRE

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TRANSPORTATION transportation

       Divinty Spa, 245 Sheriff St., specialise in relaxation and therapuetic massages, facials. C a l l 661-6 6 9 4 , a s k f o r D i a n n a

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

SERVICES

 spiritual help in removing evil spirit, bad luck, evil sickness, spells, reuniting lovers, bringing prosperity to business, etc. Tel: 612-6417, 220-0708, .687-5653.  Assistant and chauffeur for companies or family, etc, table tennis trainer to teach kids at your very home, catering services for weddings, parties and all occasions. Tel. 6877017.

 Sirr Chakra physical and spiritual yoga. Incomplete spiritualist understanding: steps of spiritual knowledge, martial arts, ju-jitsu kung fu home study. Contact 228 Camp Street N/C/burg. 225-0677.

 Transportation for Nursery School Children from East Bank to Georgetown & in and around Georgetown. Tel: 6581523/638-3622

VACANCY

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and lorry drivers, porters and fillers. 226-5473.  to work at 704 bar. Contact 223-5273/4.  Clerk Application with CV and references to: P.O. Bank 10109, Georgetown.  technicians and barbers to work in Salon. Tel. 670-1701 Cindy. male Office Clerk, must have two years experience in Payroll and NIS. Contact 656-2350  following Western Union CSR, Office Assistant, Cleaners, Cashiers. Survival Shopping Complex, 173 Sheriff Street, Georgetown. Tel. 227-5286-9.  guards to work in the interior with a mining firm. Must have military/police experience.

Contact 226-9768.  mechanics to work in the interior. Must have knowledge about Perkins engines. Contact 226-9768.  drivers: Apply in person to BM Enterprise Inc., Guyana Fisheries Limited Wharf, Houston, E.B.D.  EDUCATION urgently required able bodied handymen, cleaners, domestic workers for fulltime job and weekend babysitter.

Call 626-2080.  Factory manager, labourer, lorry driver, Wood-mizer, band saw and moulder operator, Eccles Industrial Site. Call Richard 609-7675, 233-2614.  assistants in a reputable pharmacy located in Kitty. Interested persons please call 641-3240 for more information.  Sales Representatives Best training for certification males and females.

Call 622-6932, before Monday February 24 2014 for further information. Cashier: Minimum 5 subjects including Maths and English. Apply within, with passport size photo, 79 Albert and Laluni Streets Georgetown, Nimbus Water Department  , Cook. Apply within at Sweet Point Snackette, 42 Orange Walk, Bourda. Phone 226-7147.  for one male Janitor. Apply in person at Alabama Trading, Georgetown Ferry Stelling.  Salesgirl and Accounts Clerk. Apply in person with written application at Alabama Trading, Georgetown Ferry Stelling Stabroek. exists for the following positions at : Managers, waiters, waitresses, supervisors, cashiers, bartenders, cleaners, hostesses, security personnel. Send applications to P.O. Box:101848  Manager to work at a hotel, club located on the Essequibo Coast.

Must have previous management experience in said field. Attractive salary and accommodation provided.

Contact 226-9768, 642-7963.  exist for night manager & front desk clerk. Apply in person with written application to: The Manager Regency Suites/ Hotel, 98 Hadfield Street, Werk-enRust, Georgetown.

VACANCY  Guard: Must have sound secondary education, Police Clearance, NIS and ID Cards, two recommendations, age 35 - 45 years old. Previous experience would be an asset.

Call 642-8140, 642-8650.  female Office Assistant, must have knowledge of Accounting Computer Software, good communication skills between age 20-40 years. Apply to E m a i l sharonsbuilding@aol.com tel.

671-8883, 669-1113, 696-9529. , must have a good command of English, and a pleasant personality. Experience an asset. Finance Clerk/Stock Clerk, computer-literate, Experience not necessary. Send application to:RK's Security Service, 172 Light & Charlotte Streets, Bourda Tel. 226-7541 exists for an Office Assistant. Must have a valid Motor Cycle License. Age 20 and 30 years.Sound Primary Education. Apply in person with application and reference between the hours 10hrs. and 1600 hrs. Cell Phone Shack, 176 Middle Street.  Sales Clerk must have working experience and a sound secondary education (experience in furniture sales would be an asset). One furniture factory supervisor. Must have at least one year experience. Both positions exist on the West Coast Demerara. Contact 225-8203.  World: Career opportunity - A vacancy exists for dynamic and motivated individual to fill the position of Night Computer Operator, must have minimum CXC Maths and English and must be computer-literate (including Microsoft Office). Send application to Email iworldgy@gmail.com         e x i s t f o r Sales Clerk, B o n d C l e r k , A c counts Clerk, Pharmacist and cleaners at Roy's Pharmacy.

Interested persons can send in applications along with Curriculum Vitae and one passportsize photograph to Roy's Pharmacy Stall #32-33 and 64-65 Bourda Market. one cleaner call Samantha 223-6072.  exists for the following:- (1) One (1) Senior Internal Auditor: Ambitious female to work in Finance Department. Requirements: Certified Account Technician (CAT) level 2 or AAT - level 2. Four CXC subjects or equivalent including Mathematics, English and Principles of Accounts. Must be pleasant, disciplined and of stable personality. Experience would be an asset (30 to 50yrs preferably) (2) One Junior Accounts Clerk to work in the Finance Department. Apply in Person to:- Mr. Latchmin Khan / Rajdai Raghubeer (Vashti) RK's Security Services 172 Light & Charlotte Streets, Bourda , Highly motivated and energetic person with secondary education, 2 years min. experience in retail sales.

Starting at $40,000. - $45,000. per month.                           .

Highly motivated individual with excellent analytical abilities needed for inventory control and marketing .Diploma in Business or Marketing field is required. Working knowledge of MS Office, Quickbooks plus 1 year experience is needed.Apply to LENS DECOR, 8 Sheriff Street, G/Town. Call: 227-0176 Email: michelle_lensdecor@hotmail.com

GUYANA CHRONICLE CHRONICLE, THURSDAY , FEBRUARY 20, 2014 GUYANA Thursday February 20, 2014 LAND Land ForFOR Sale SALE

LAND FOR SALE

 road side land for sale. Contact 671-1997.

 sell and buy land in La Parfaite Harmonie, Tuschen, Herstelling. Selling properties, computer repairs. Florida Road Trips 675-7292.

 Air Park (double lot) 166 x 37 - $60M. Call Carol 623-0070.

LAND in Carmichael St, US$750,000 (260x39). Tel. 2163120(office), 667-6644.  St. (business) 30 x 100 - $62M. Call Carol 6230070.  Gardens 60 x 135 - $22M. Call Carol 6230070, 612-9785.   farm land at 3 Miles in Port Kaituma. Contact Mrs Persaud 671-4381.  Parfaite Harmony 50 x 100 $2.2M, Schoonord 50'x100' - $2.5M. Call Carol 623-0070, 612-9785.  120 acres of land US$800 000. Call Carol 6230070.  of land for sale located at Ocean View Drive, Ruimzeight Gardens WCD. Call 267-2348, 694-3896.  EBD 3 acres of well built-up land with wide river frontage US$900 000 or G$180M. Call Carol 623-0070.  3rd Avenue, size 120' x 60', prime spot. Priced for quick sale - $10M. 652-5601. Hope Public Road to the line, 90 x 680. Call 612-1233, 6804180.  at 14 Kersaint Park, LBI, house lot 50x90 - $ 1 5 M . Te l . 6 9 9 - 9 2 0 1 . at Lot 21 Surat Drive, Triumph,. ECD. Contact Mr Hinds at 223-8059.  from road to river at Parika. Contact Mr Hinds at 2238059.  0.304 (nought decimal three nought four) acre. No agent. Call 675-2859.  acres of land at Blankenburg. Contact Mr Hinds at 223-8059. house and land at De Kendren $6.5M negotiable.

679-7691, 337-5592.  house lot 120x60 at Non Pareil ECD. Contact 6497258, /668-3737 anytime.   of land at Block 'G' Blankenburg. Contact Mr Hinds at 223-8059.  Gardens, ECD, 60x135. $17M neg. Tel 6392835, 223-5460.   Y with 45 cows, horse, house and generator.  land 49'x124' close proximity to CARICOM, ECD $18M, Hogg Island 54 acres $25M. Tel. 227-0613, 645-7248.  income land located in Phase 3 La Parfaite Harmonie $2.5M neg, Size 53x100. Tel. 697-5378.   cultivated citrus, house, fish pond, storage, 2 acres cultivated, ACRE cultivated Parika. Contact 226-7968.   100 x 50 only $14M, Call 231-2064, 225-2626, 227-6863, 615-0069, 627-0288, 226-1064.  with foundation at La Parfaite Harmonie WBD, second street in from Canal Road. Tel. 647-4593, 231-3940.  between 4th and 5th Avenue Diamond on Grove half.

First Bridge $5M neg. Call 6004343.   , Highway and East Bank Demerara Junction.   Island located in the Demerara River, perfect for Eco Resort. Asking US$1.5M neg.

Contact 676-8995, 611-8438.    GATED COMPOUND: Versailles (behind Aracari), Republic Gardens Eccles, Diamond and Herstelling.   

 Bel Air Park 50x80 - $35M neg, Diamond 90x100 - $10M neg, Houston 120x135 - $93M neg and many more. Tel. 676-8995, 6118438.  in Queenstown 165 x 60 over $100M. Phone Vice President Alysious Pereira 6232591, Vice President Darandia 615-0069, 618-0000, 225-2626  Real Estate: Prime business spot on Robb and Albert Streets size 40x110 $65M. Call us on 223-6218, 226-5546, 2272487, 623-7805.  GARDENS/ REPUBLIC PARK E.B.D (Gated community) - Size 50 X 100 Price $11.5 million neg. Contact 665-7400, 643-6353.  WCD 50x100, also newly built American-style house, land and property for sale in Georgetown. Call Mr Carlos 692-3831, 626-4180.        R e a l E s tate: Prime riverside land 14 acres on the East Bank US$1M, Highway land 500 acres close to Linden US$1M, Call 227-2487, 226-9951, 223-6218, 226-5546, 623-7805. , EBD: 2.8 acres with good drainage. This plot is suitable for industrial, commercial or farming purposes. For more information, call 668-3100, 615-8810.  for bond, hotel, apartment complex, Blygezight 120 x 60 $36M, neg, Austin St. 134 x 56 $36M, Kitty 8 000 sq ft - $22M, Phone Vice President 225-2626, 618-0000, 225-2626, 623-2591, 2261064, 227-6863, 615-0069  land in Duncan St. for 4-storey office complex, bond, school, apartment $40M. Phone 627-0288, Mr. Ramsayoe 6180000, Mr Alysious Pereira 6232591, Mr. Darindra 615-0069.   to Brickdam, $75M suitable for 5-storey complex, hotel Mr Ramsohoye 618-0000, Mr Pereira 226-1064, Mr. Darindra 6150069, 225-2626, 227-6863, 2255198\  land, Lot 50 Robb Street, 40 feet by 110 feet close to Albert Street. Contact Pete's Real Estate, Lot 2 George Street, Werken-Rust. 227-2487, 226-5546, 2269951, 223-6218, 623-7805..  acres of land at prime location in Parika, close to public road, ideal for housing development factory or other business. For more information, contact 696-6349, 262-0202, 2604258, 668-1295.    land in Bel Air Village for hotel, bond, 5-storey, students' dorm - $42M. Phone Vice President Patrick Pereira 669-3350, Vice President Ramsohoye 618-0000, 623-2591, 227-6863, 225-2626, 667-7812.  Babb Street, Kitty 140 x 50, $35M for business road to alley, Bel Air Village close to Big 'G' $25M neg, Phone Sir Carlos 6923831, 225-5198, Lord Davindra 6150069, Mr. Alysious Pereira 623-2591, 227-6863, 225-2626,225-3068, 618-0000, 231-2064, 626-4180.  land, 14 acres on one plot measuring seven hundred and thirty-three thousand by seven hundred and ninety-eight feet on riverside at Pearl, E.B. Dem. Price good to go Call or visit Pete's Real Estate, Lot 2 George Street, Werk-en-Rust.

227-2487, 226-5546, 223-6218, 226-9951, 623-7805.  with 20ft driveway Dennis Street $17M, Sec. 'M' 90 x 50 plus reserve $17M, Kitty 8 000 sq. ft - $19M, one house in McDoom close to main road $9M. Phone Mr Darindra 6150069, 618-0000 Vice President Alysious Pereira 623-2591, 2276863, 226-1064, 225-2626.

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 Park land 55 by 90 feet for $16.5M, Da Silva Street Newtown Kitty 31 feet by 135 feet for $18M, Da Silva DeAbreu Street, Newtown Kitty 80 by 80 feet for $24M, Contact Pete's Real Estate Lot 2 George Street, W/Rust. 223-6218, 227-2487, 226-5546, 623-7805.

 wish to advertise all land was made by the creator for different purposes. Go as high as you can to enjoy economy of height. Earl's Court LBI double lot 120 x 90 - $17M, Happy Acres parallel to the Main Road 100 x 50 - $16M, for business or 4-storey apartment land for bonds on the East Coast $28M, Kitty 8 000 sq. ft $20M, Da Silva St 70 x 35 - $14M, 9 000 sq. ft on Main Road 500 yards south of Chinese Embassy, Turkeyen 1.4 acres $38M, Campbellville 80 x 60 with lots of reserve $16M, Republ i c P a r k $ 1 6 M , C o n t i nental Park double lot $35M, Croal Street 75 x 50 - $32M, 3 lots at 'AA' Eccles with massive unfinished structur e $98M, plus reserve. Friendship $3.5M, Pearl 5 acres for gated community $45M neg. Phone , 225-3068, 226-1064, 227-6863, 2276964, 225-2626.

 apartment to rent in Da Silva Street, Newtown.

Call 227-6622, 669-2284.

 apartment in Bent Street, Wortmanville, US$30 per day. Contact 2263309, 218-1033, 678-4267.

 Park, large fenced lot $16M, Continental Park one large lot plus reserve $19M, Mandela Ave 150x80 for drive-in fast food $85M, Section M land with reserve $16M. Phone Sir Carlos 626-4180/ 225-5198, Mrs Hercules 692-3831, Darindra 6150069, 225-2709, 623- 2591, 2252626, 2256-3068.  land is going to solve your business need, in Smyth close to Brickdam 120 x 60 the only land available for $55M neg All lands that would give you the same return on your investment $95M, talking of 5-storey complex. Phone Lady B o s ton 684-2244, Lady Racel Jones 688-3434 , Master Darindra 6150069, 618-0000, 623-2591, 225-2626, 225-3068, 226-1064 , Email : tonyreidsrealty@hotmail.com  lot in Dennis St, with driveway 20 feet $17M, Sec. 'M', 80 x 60, plus reserve for bond $19M, Da S i l v a S t 80 x 5 0 $ 1 3 M , Kitty Railway Embankm e n t 8 0 0 0 s q . f t $ 20M, land has 20 ft driveways. Vice President Drandia 615-0069, Vice President Alysious Pereira - 6232591, Vice Pr e s i d e n t R a m s a y a e 6 1 8 - 0 0 0 0 , Vice President 225 - 2 6 2 6 , 2 2 6 1 0 6 4 , 667- 7812.  Rental, In Atlantic Gardens, East Coast Demerara. Main House 4 bedrooms, Guest House 2 bedrooms, both Furnished and fully air conditioned. Large private Transformer, auto switch on. Large generator (maintained and serviced), Large Swimming Pool (maintained and serviced) Access to Kitchen Garden and fruit trees in compound.

Lawn and grass maintained. Compound cleaned daily. Realtors welcome as rental property. Tel # 2277740/226-7541  businesses must think out of the box. They must adopt a new strategy. The Chinese are moving in so m e l o c a t i o n s t h a t l a n d for bond/factory is cheap, 20 000 sq ft land close to the Chinese embassy for bond. $58M, 8 000 s q . f t o n the main road close t o t h e C h i nese Embassy $54M for 4-storey fast food/supermarket 200car parking. 1½ acres of land in Turkeyen for hostel, school, university, bond, Buynow, be decisive. Present, you hav e a boss, now decide. Phone Mr. Danhandri 615-0065, M r.

Patrick Pereira 669-3350, Mr. Alysious P e r e i r a 6 2 3 - 2 5 9 1 , 225-2709, 225-2626, 2253068, 226-1064, 227-6863, 2255198 Seven days of h o t m a i l: tonyreidsrealty.com. Values Realty Property, Land and Rental Listings Land 3 lots together Diamond Main Road between, 5th & 6th Avenue $100M, Friendship river side (114x166) $6.8M, Diamond/ Grove New Scheme 2nd Bridge $80M, Grove 1st Bridge $6M, Essequibo Supenaam 25 acres $17M, Linden Highway 20 acres farming land $45M, Robb and King Street US$1.7M, Republic Gardens (50x100) $16M, Sherriff Street double lot US$1.5 M, Quamina Street $45M, Bagotstown (Road to River) $35M, Soesdyke (50x400), $40M, La Parfaite Harmonie $ 3 5 M , Shamrock Garden main road ECD $50M, Coverden (Road to River 62x600) $4M, Diamond Land with foundation and columns $4.5M, Republic Garden 7 lots together $80M, Essequibo Supenaam land $25M, North Road and King Street US$1.6M, Diamond Main Road opposite bank, commercial land US$1.4 M, 13,300 sq.'ft Te l : 2 2 5 - 8 1 0 1 / 2 2 5 - 8 1 0 2 / 6 5 8 3 9 2 8 / 6 8 6 - 3 1 5 3 Email:bettervaluesrealty222@outlook.com

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 rooms, single person only. Tel. 229-6149.  One-bedroom apartment furnished. Price $60 000. Tel. 622-8109.  3-bedroom house fully furnished in Section 'K' Campbellville. Tel. 623-8496. Gardens: 3-bedrooms apartment exclusive. 6139033.  apartment at 241 Herstelling Scheme. Call 226-0315.

 house for rent at Mon Repos. Call 220-7937, 625-5257. : Newly renovated one-bedroom apartment. Call 650-1471.  apartment bottom flat in 5th Street Cummings Lodge, UG Road. Call 222-3613, 09:00hrs to 16:00hrs.  building: 3-storey property 6 000 sq. ft, great location in the city US$7000. Call Carol 623-0070, 612-9785.  and unfurnished properties in residential neighbourhoods US$2000 US$5000. Call Carol 623-0070.  room and apartment $3 500, $4 000, $5 000, $6 000 daily. Call Julian 638-4505, 225-4709.  front bottom flat apartment two-bedroom, AC unit, living room, kitchen, washroom, Success ECD no parking. Price $50 000. 675-9107, 642-3478.  Nagar: Fully furnished 2-bedroom apartment with air conditioning, generator and security US$900. Call Carol 623-0070.  Gardens: Semifurnished three-bedroom upper flat, car park, lots of space. $160 000. Tel. 639-2835, 2235460.

 working female to sublet apartment at Ogle. Call 693-4643.

 concrete bond 87'x32, lots of yard space suitable for CarMart, etc. Public Road McDoom 233-0570 (No agents.).

-bedroom apartment at 88 Middle Road, La Penitence, $30 000. Tel. 615-6090.

 to rent. Responsible, single working female. Water and light included. Contact 618-3815.

-bedroom self-contained apartment, 629-1561, 2208826, 679-4615.

 apartment from US$500, US$800, US$1000, $US1200 and upwards. 226-1064, 669-3350.

 House, furnished apartment. Call 656-9894, 2274792.  2-bedroom apartments, in Thomas St Georgetown. Phone 645-0652, 687-2189.  to rent at 180 Charlotte Street Boruda. Call 226-5183, 227-4406.  furnished 1- and 2bedroom apartment, long- and short-term. Contact 645-0787.  bond with utilities, fully secured, located at Ketley Street. 643-3675 Desree. -bedroom cottage, Eccles East Bank Demerara - $50 000 per month. Call 688-1819.  in 6th Street, (UG Road) Cummings Lodge, 1 vacant room. Call 602-5014, 619-9006.  Inn Hall for weddings, party, conferences, etc. Call 692-2521. : Furnished executive apartment with all conveniences. Price US$400. Tel. 225-0545.  executive apartment, with internet access, generator and swimming pool.

Tel. 642-0636.  2-bedroom bottom flat apartment in Garnett Street, Newtown Kitty. Call 227-2594, 621-4762.  3-bedroom unfurnished upper flat in Eccles. Price $80 000. Contact 639-2728.  Street, Campbellville: 3-bedroom 2storey concrete house, master room, AC, etc, for residence and office US$1800. Naresh PErsaud 225-9882, 681-2499.  floor and second floor space on Duncan Street. 6218198.  apartment for working couple Cummingslodge.

Contact 669-1973.  top flat in Kitty, fully furnished, has AC, Call 6004343. Available from March 15.

  spaces and top flat apartment at 26 Garnett Street and Delph Avenue. Tel. 6870431, 658-7724, 225-7712.  Dee 2-bedroom furnished apartments, long or short terms, at Garnett Street, Campbellville. Tel. 661-7354. -storey four bedrooms, house situated in Triumph $50 000 monthly. Contact 697-8116, 220-7454.  Courida Park one bedroom apartment self contained, kitchenette, living room, paved parking. Suite Professional.

Phone 667-9367, 667-6579.   2-bedroom apartments with hot and cold, AC, selfcontained, etc location Mon Repos ECD. Price $100 000 and $80 000. Tel. 618-0626.  WILLS STREET, Republic Park, fully AC, fully grilled, electronic security system, water filtration system, etc US$1000.

Call 688-4321, 216-2782.  Street: One- & twobedroom furnished apartments. with hot & cold, AC & Internet from US$20 daily. Rates neg. for monthly visitors.

Phone: 227-5852/638-4404.  flat apartments 143B Fifth Street Alberttown, long and short terms, rentals double,24hrs surveilance/night security and single rooms US$40 and US$80 per night, wifi, AC, hot and cold. Tel. 231-6721.  wooden house $70,000, Agricola Public Road. 2 bedroom house in Diamond $90,000. Brand new 5 bedroom house in Diamond $200,000, various business space, $100,000 Tel. 216-3120(office), 667-6644. -bedroom furnished apartment in Central Georgetown $65 000 monthly. Tel. 226-2833 for further information.  Street, Bourda: Fully furnished two-bedroom upper flat with AC, internet, hot and cold, all inclusive US$25 daily. Rate neg, for monthly visiting. Phone 6239308, 227-5852.

 to rent close to U G, shared accommodation call: 625- 8585 also to rent, one five bedroom house .  3-bedroom apartment in Kitty Light, water, telephone available. Call 6527884, 645-0845, 622-5329, 2270376.  National Shipping Corporation Ltd: Prime office space for rent, situated in our annex compound at 1 Public Road La Penitence. Phone 624-0321, 226-3365.

ONE furnished apartment for overseas visitor, with AC< hot and cold, internet, US$20 daily short and long terms. All rates neg.

231-6061, 621-1524.  $40 000, Atlantic Gardens US$900, Campbellville US$1200, Bel Air US$1800, Robb Street US$900, Section 'K' US$1200. Diana 2272256, 626-9382.  3-bedroom upper flat apartment with all modern conveniences, quiet and secure residential area, with space for parking, $40 000 per month. Tel. 229-6691.  1- and 2-bedroom apartments for $40 000, $50 000, $65 000 per month and also apartments for US$25, US$40, US$65 per day. Call 6506281, 697-0480.  5 Block 'Y' Cornelia Ida, West Coast Demerara. Call 6101083 call anytime after 17:00hrs to 20:00hrs during the week, and weekends call at anytime. $45 000 monthly.  Street, Campbellville: 3-bedroom 2-storey, concrete house AC, master room, parking, room for office on lower flat, secure, etc. US$1300 neg, Naresh Persaud 225-9882, 681-2499.  prime three-storey commercial building with car park, located on North Road, between Oronoque and Albert Streets. Contact 626-6909, 6427963, 669-0855.  front, 2-storey property 3-bedroom upstairs and 2 downstairs, parking, separate entrances, $90 000 upstairs, $80 000 downstairs. Lately renovated. Tel. 268-2121.  apartments located in Campbellville, 2 modern apartments located at Campbellville, hot and cold water, etc, house located at Lamaha Gardens, hot and cold water etc. Call 219-4535.                         Pristine cul-de-sac location in secluded Bel Air Gardens, comprises one master room with study and verandah, en suite three additional bedrooms with adjacent bathroom and powder room, built-in closets, open plan dining/living room, kitchen, ground floor lounge with powder room, bar area, patio doors to garden terrace, utility room, multiple parking, suits corporate clients Serious enquiry only. Phone 6679367, 667-6579.  St, W/Rust: Large and secured bond US$1600 neg, 3-bedroom upper flat same address US$500, Bel Air Park 3-bedroom upper flat AC, 1 master room, parking, etc US$1000 unfurnished, US$1200 furnished.

Naresh Persaud 225-9882, 681-2499. apartment, central location, beautifully furnished, AC bedroom, hot and cold water, pretty garden for entertaining/ dining, wi-fi access US$550 monthly. Tel. 641-4664, 2257211.

22 22 TO LET   : Eccles entire house $180 000 or top apartment $100 000, and bottom apartment $80 000, Kitty 2-bedroom unfurnished apartment $85 000, office space East Street $50 000.     /executive rental: Wonderful 7-bedroom property for office & residence at Atlantic Ville, East Coast Demerara. Price US$2000. Call Mr Darin 615-0069, 225-2626, 225-5198, 225-3069, 225-2709, 231-2064.  fully furnished 4-bedroom executive apartment, complete with AC, DSL, hot and cold, parking. Price US$800, Public Road, Kitty. Tel. 660-0282, 6294961, 226-1769.  Street, Kitty: 3-bedroom front house, 1 self-contained room, tub, washroom, hot and cold, 2 washrooms, 2 AC, ceiling fans in all rooms, breezy verandah and all rooms beautifuly lacquered fully grilled, private driveway for 3 vehicles. Suitable for foreigners. Call 225-3262, 676-6948.  double-bedroom apartments in Subryanville, fully furnished, two ACs, mosquito meshed, fully grilled, parking, back up generator. Require overseas guests. Tel. 226-5369 Dudley.  lumber factory to rent or lease with the following equipment - bandsaw, resaw, woodmizer sawmill, Robinson moulder, edger, etc. Situated at Eccles Industrial Site, E.B. Dem. Call Richard 609-7675. -bedroom upper flat very spacious, grilled and secure, inside toilet and bath, kitchen unit, telephone, etc. Public Road. Couple preferable. Tel. 653-7654, $68 000 monthly.  Subryanville furnished two-bedroom apartment with AC, garage parking, US$500.

Liliendaal, unfurnished, two-bedroom apartment, spacious, large verandah, garage parking. Price $70 000 Georgetown. Tel. 2253737, 225-4398, 651-7078     Houses and Apartments 3-bedroom fully furnished house Bel Air Park US$2000, 4-bedroom top house Bel Air Park US$4500, 4-bedroom unfurnished Bel Air Park US$4500, 4bedroom AA Eccles semi-furnished US$3500, 1- and 2-bedroom, fully furnished apartments Oleander Gardens US$1200, US$1500 neg., 3-bedroom apartment in Queenstown US$1400 neg, 3-bedroom house in Lamaha Gardens unfurnished US$2000 and many more. Tel. 676-8995, 611-8438 facebook: Tropical Real Estate. have rental from US$800 in    beautiful 2-storey concrete property, 4 selfcontained rooms, large den, large living room, family room, television room, beautiful kitchen, fully air conditioned, hot and cold facilities, land space. Price US$2500, unfurnished.    2-storey concrete property, master room, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, family room, den, verandah, hot and cold facilities, semi-furnished, security came r a s, land spac e U S $ 1 5 0 0 .    2-storey concrete property, fully air conditioned 3 bedrooms, unfurnished US$2000, (neg).         2-storey concrete property large living area, 4 selfcontained rooms hot and cold f a c i l i t i e s , g e n e r a tor, unfurnished US$1500 neg.   middle floor suitable for business $175 00 0 . : Beautiful 2-storey concret e property in perfect condition, 4 b e d r o o m s , h o t a nd cold f a c i l i ties, master room, fam i l y room, den, air-conditioned, p a r k i n g space for vehicle US$2500. Do call u s o n Tel. 225-6858, 225-7164, 688-1885 Call Terrence 667-7812. We are situated at 247 'D' Forshaw &Oronoque

TO LET  Street 3-bedroom upstairs US$500, Diamond 3bedroom $70 000 Plaza Bridge New Mall, Business spots available US$150 - US$1000, Albertown 6 office spaces $80,000, Commercial building for rent US$2500 and above Executives Homes for rent US$1500 and above Apartment Building. & office space Bent Street $500 000 Tel:2258101/225-8102/658-3928/6863153 Email: bettervaluesrealty222@outlook.com Sts. Queenstown   BSc has more than 20,000 hrs in Real Estate Investment and Economic Transformation of People Economic Growth. We ha ve rental from US$1500, in Bel Air Park, ambassador's residence in University Gardens Le Resouvenir, Lama Ave with pool, Jacaranda Ave. with large lawns US$2000, Prashad Nagar US$1000, apt. from U S $ 7 0 0 , b o n d 8 0 0 0 sq ft,small and large o f f i c e space up to 15000 sq foot; state of the art hotel and office c o m plex with income o f US$40 000 monthly; 2 acre s o f l and in the city for hotel, and any complex Main Street 2 ½ acres US$5M, Water Stre e t 4 a cres for hotel, hotel on 5 acres of land overlooki n g t h e s e a U S $ 5 M ; another overlooki n g t h e s e a US$1.5M , income US$15000; riverside land residential land at LBI - $10M; Republic Park $8M, Diamond $7M, Sec. ' K ' $20 M , B e l A ir Park $25M, G a r n e t t double lot $ 4 2 M , Phone 225-2626, 231-2064, 2252709, 226-1064, 227-6949, 2276863, 667-7812. 619-7945.  World #1 Realtor Mister Terry Redford Reid 667-78 1 2 , 225- 6 8 5 8 , 2 2 5 - 7 1 6 4 , 2 2 6 1 0 6 4 , 2 2 5 - 2626, 231-2 0 6 8 , 619-7945. Have the executive rental reduced by 35%, Prashad Nagar US$1000, Jacaranda Ave. Bel Air Park US$2000, Barima Ave Bel Air Park US$1800, Bel Ai r S p r i n g s US$1000, large bond for rental office small form US$375, 10 000 sq ft office space for technologybusiness, Lamaha G a r d e n s U S $ 1 5 0 0 , L a m a Av e , B e l A i r P a r k US$180 0 , B e l A i r P a r k o n t he round about US$1000, Prashad Nagar US$1500, land from $11 million, riverside land hotels with US$35 000 m o n t h rental a nd office space US$40 000 month properties from $14 million. 225-2626, 225-5198, 226-1064, 623-2591, 669-3350

PROPERTYFORSALE PROPERTY FOR SALE  storey $19M, East Street. Tel. 615-8683, 225-7593.  Ruimveldt: 2-storey 2family house $13M. Call Carol 6230070.  (back with no driveway) - $15m. Call Carol 6230070.  on 120 acres of land, East Coast Demerara US$800 000. Call Carol 6230070, 612-9785.  Street: Good for business - $45M. Call Carol 6230070, 612-9785.  Gardens (new) $55M, $70M. Call Carol 6230070, 612-9785.  Ruimveldt Gardens: Large 4-bedroom house on double lot $70M. Call Carol 623-0070.  Park: New 3bedroom fully furnished with modern baths and kitchen $65M. Call Carol 623-0070.  BB: 2-storey 2amily house $35M. Call Carol 623-0070.  St: (business, business, business) $125M, $150M, $180M. Call Carol 6230070, 612=9785.  to rent, sell, buy? Room, house, floor space?

Call 687-8168.

PROPERTYFORSALE , Second Avenue: 3-storey wooden building. Call 225-8915 (Office).  flat 2-bedroom concrete house on a long lot $4.8M. Tel. 684-0134.   at Granville Park. Contact Mr Hinds at 2238059.  Front land with a small wooden house in East Coast Demerara. Contact 657-8086.  business place, newly constructed two-storey concrete building. Price neg. Tel. 642-0636.  $16M, $21M, Campbellville back house $21M, South 6-bedroom $19M. Call 6558361, 699-6811.  property located in Eccles $38M. Tel. 780-3816147 or Email: irgopaul@gmail.com  2 income properties near cricket stadium, Providence, plus parking for 4 vehicles $40M. 684-3718 etc.  unfinished two-storey building in La Parfaite Harmonie, going cheap. Call 685-9321, 2161370.  house, La Parfaite Harmonie, WBD, fully tiled, grilled, well fenced, self-contained room, etc neg. 677-6805, 648-4271.  two-storey concrete and wooden building in Dehli Street, Prashad Nagar. Tel. 686-6058, 612-9999.  St: Three-bedroom back house $16M neg. A lot more on offer on East Coast. Tel. 6392835, 223-5460.  second building in Pike Street from Sheriff street great business and residential area. $50M neg. Call 2313236 No agent.   2-storey concrete building (30x40) land (50x80) at Liliendaal, Dennis Street "A" Field Sophia. Price $8.8M. Tel. 662-3842.  property, prime location (land 200' x 50') store front 72' x 24', bond 87' x 32', extra space for 15 cars Public Road, McDoom. Tel. 233-0570 (No agent).  Street US$700 000, US$1M and US$1.5M, Regent Street US$800 000.

For more information,.call 615-8810, 6683100.  Palace and Restaurant, 344 and 345 Middle and East Streets.

For sale by owner only. Contact 6569835, 1-908-456-/6683.  Street, North Road, Croal Street, South Road, Waterloo Street, many more commercial and residential properties. 6389116, 603-0976. concrete 2 flat house at 47 Happy Acres ECD, fully furnished 3 bedrooms top flat, hot and cold bath, big yard space. Call 2252902, 673-1095.  Coast Demerara Vryheid's Lust, one flat concrete, three bedrooms, overhead tank, fenced, etc in good condition $15M neg. Tel. 618-3635.                      two-storey concrete 5bedroom property, parking for 3 vehicles, in Georgetown $48M neg. Contact Mr Alexander Pereira 669-0943, 231-2064 or Mr Louie Pereira 623-2591.  2-storey building wooden and concrete in Norton Street, five buildings from Camp Street, second house in yard, $20M neg. Call 628-0972.  Middleton Street - 2storey concrete house, 3 bedrooms top flat, 2 bedrooms bottom flat, back house with driveway. Price $28M. Tel. 668-7230.

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 flat concrete house at Anna Catherina, WCD, yard space 120 ft x 160, toilet and bath inside. Price $7.8M. Tel. 276-0712.

 Real Estate: Prime riverside land 14 acres on the East Bank US$1M, Highway land 500 acres close to Linden US$1M, Call 227-2487, 226-9951, 223-6218, 2265546, 623-7805.

  wooden and concrete buildings. Vacant possession, 178 Waterloo Street, Georgetown, $50M neg. Call 627-3994.  Street $46M, McDoom $19M, Hersetlling $10M, Republic Gardens $35M, East Coast $20M, Highway (41 acres land) $21M. Diana 2272256, 626-9382.  REAL ESTATE: Houses in Bel Air Park, Lamaha Gardens, AA Eccles, Diamond, Better Hope and around Georgetown from G$27M. Tel. 676-8995, 611-8438. 2-storey concrete building location Cinema Road entrance Non Pareil, ECD. 6 bedrooms, spacious living area, ideal income property.

Contact 648-3127, 220-2424.  building, 2storey South Ruimveldt Park, very good for business operation, located on the main road.

Call 218-1956, 697-9062.  Homes International: Shell Road $17.5M, Eccles $27M, $60M neg, Nandy Park $37M, $25M neg, Chateau Margo double lot $32M neg, Success $21M neg, Land: Mon Repos $6M, $10M, Schoonord $3M, Grove $7M. Theresa 648-6033.  Street $25M, Guysuco Gardens (UG) $45M, Bel Air Park $55M, Lamaha Gardens $40M, Brickdam $75M, Thomas Street opposite Prashad Hospital $65M, Sheriff Street (business) $155M, Ogle with swimming pool $135M, Thomas Street land (150x40) $75M, Robb Street land (110x32) $60M, North Road $70M, Camp Street land (200x75) US$1.5M. Call Vish Realty - 6127377.  Park land 55 by 90 feet for $16.5M, Da Silva Street Newtown Kitty 31 feet by 135 feet for $18M, Da Silva DeAbreu Street, Newtown Kitty 80 by 80 feet for $24M, Contact Pete's Real Estate Lot 2 George Street, W/ Rust. 223-6218, 227-2487, 2265546, 623-7805.

Ideal for two fa m i l i e s .         p r o p erty in Bent St - $16.5M, P h o n e M r. D a r i n d r a 6 1 5 0069, 226-1064, 618-0000, Mr Pereira 623-2591, 2252 6 2 6 . 225-5198, 231-2064, 226-1064.   Adelaide and Evans Streets Charlestown, Georgetown, Georgetown, L o t N o . 4 1 S e c t i o n 'A', NO. 53 Village, Corentyne, B e r b i c e . C o n ta c t 2 3 3 - 6 8 11 , 679-3448.  St, S/C/burg 2-storey house on land 250ft x 38ft, ideal for big investment $72M neg.

Nasresh Persaud - 2259882, 681-2499.  20% on all executive properties $60M, 30% discount on $24M, and below, 15% discount on land $18M. Phone 6677812, 225 - 6 8 5 8 , 225-2626 Terrence Reid.  and Howes Streets, Charlestown corner spot for business $25M neg, Charlotte Street 35x100 $55M, Camp Street for big investment 240 ft x 76 - US$1.5M. Naresh Persaud 225-9882, 6812499.  Real Estate: Prime business spot on Robb a n d A l b e r t St r e e ts s i z e 4 0 x 11 0 $ 6 5 M . C a l l u s o n 2 2 3 - 6 2 1 8 , 2 2 6 - 5 5 4 6, 2272487, 623-7805.      - s t o r e y c o ncrete and wooden needs major repairs front in Charlotte Street, Bourda for $20M, Contact Pete's Real Estate Lot 2 George Street, W/Rust 2272487, 226-5546, 623-7805.

 Street $50M, Church Street $75M, D\Urban Street $50M, GUYSUCO Gardens, New Haven, Lamaha Gardens, Bel Air Park. TEL. 226-8148, 6251624.  Street US$1.3M, Queenstown $13M, East Ruimveldt $13.5M, Diamond $11M, Grove $13M, Kitty $18M, Nandy Park $38, $26M, Campbellville $23M. Troy 6262243.  4-bedroom concrete and wooden building at 7 De Willem North WCD, 3 toilets and baths, garage for 2 vehicles, building well secured, concrete yard and fence, overhead tanks, also beautiful view to the Atlantic Ocean. Contact Parsan at 688-2532, 276-3167 (H), 276-3073 (W), Price $19M neg.   and Seco n d St r e e t s Alberttown, Georgetown corner property.

Contact Gary 225-0336, 6633633 or for more information o n F a c e b o o k u nder Gary Nauth $40M neg. Two-storey 3bedroom, toilet and bath upstairs and downstairs.  and Land for Sale Tw o St o r y e d W o o d e n a n d Concrete House, Fifth Street Alberttown Georgetown. $40 Million Dollars Negotiable.

Contact: Mr. George Tel: 2316278 Or Dr: Thasana Teekah Te l : 6 2 6 - 0 9 9 3  Real Estate: Tw o - s t o r e y , 2 - f a m i l y c o n crete in Charlotte Street $23M, three-storey wooden b u i l d i n g i n C h a r lotte Street $21M, two-storey wooden building off Sandy Babb $26M, oneflat three-bedroom in Eccles $20M. Call 226-5546, 223-6218, 226-9951, 623-7805.  Real Estate 4th Street Montrose property $5M, Sophia 'A' Field $8M, New Road Vreed-en-Hoop $9.5M, Enterprise two-storey wooden and concrete $10M, Bladen Hall line top, two-storey 2-family concrete $13M, Montrose property two-storey concrete $17M. Call 227-2487, 2269951, 223-6218. 623-7805  Real Estate Sandy Babb three-storey concrete building $40M, Republic Park beautiful two-storey concrete $35M, Lamaha Garden two-storey concrete and wooden corner lot $52M, Nandy Park two-storey concrete, six-bedroom $75M. Call 226-5546, 223-6218, 227-2487, 226-9951. are ) FEBRUARY bargains: Se c . ' K ' $ 2 3 m i l l i o n , M e a d o w B r ook $ 2 8 M , a n d $35M , Kitty $23, Alberttown concrete massive for hotel $45M, Bel Air Park in great condition $52M, Happy Acres exec u t i v e $58M, Alb e r t t o w n $ 3 0 M , S e c . ' M' C a m p b e l l v i l l e $ 3 4 M n o w, Phone 225-2626, 225-5198, 22 7-6863, 227-6449, 225-2709, 231-2064, 226-1064, 667-7812 tonyreidsrealty@hotmail.com.          location  Street, Kingston opposite the American Embassy. One (1) huge four storey concrete and steel building, 2 b e d r o o m s o n each flat, AC< hot water, refrigerator and s tove one ach floor and fully furnished, generator. Can be used for embassy, office, apartments or residence. Price $180M. Property being sold with all equipment and furnishings inclusive.

Serious enquiries 223-8634, 6463251, 227-0464'

PROPERTYFORSALE  modern Pike North Ruimveldt ranch with master room $17M, Meadow Brook Gardens $35M, Tucville concrete new $27M, Providen c e $ 2 5 M , new ranch $13M, B e l A i r Park $45M, Prashad N a g a r $ 3 7 M , Duncan St. $23M, Se c .

'M' Ca m p b e l l v i l l e r e q u i r e s r e pairs $ 1 4 M , D ' U r b a n S t . $15M, Bent St. business residence. Phone L o r d Johnny Ramsohoye 225-2709, 618-0000, 227-6949, 225-2626, 226-1064, 22 7 - 6 9 4 9 , 2 2 5 - 5 1 9 8  Homes International Realty: Coldingen $14M neg, Rasville $14M neg, Enmore $8M neg, Campbellville $15M neg, Diamond 2 for 1 deal $15M neg, Cove and John 2 homes 5 bed rooms $12M, 4-bedro o m $10M, McDoom Solid conc r e t e $20M, North Ruimveldt 7bedroom fixer upper, Nismes $6.5M, La Parfaite Harmonie $8.5M, 6-bedroom apartment (4 2-br, 2 1-br) only $21M neg), corner lot 89x80 Albouystown. Ready to go now!And many more, call Ahaziah 6133018          L O T 1 8 5 C H A R LOTTE AND KING STREETS, MARAJ BUILDING TEL. 227-0265, 2271881, 629-5178. Norton Street, Carmichael Street, North Ruimveldt, East R u i m veldt, Craig, Republic Park, Alberttown, Section 'K', Robb Street business spot, D\Urban Street business spot, Lamaha Gardens, Thomas Street, Herstelling, Diamond.

LAND: Friendship land size 115x450 (wharf side) $ 6 5 M , Meadow Brook Gardens $8.5M, Non Pareil.   on all prop e r t i e s f o r this summer only. UG Gardens $140M, Republic Park $30M, Nandy Park 4 apartments $32M, Middle Road La Penitence land s i z e 1 4 0 x 6 0 $ 1 7 M , second Street Alberttown business and residence $45M, 5 t h St . A lberttown massive concrete $48M, Eccles $14M, Kitty Sandy Babb St. two properties on double lot $38M, Lamaha St Queenstown apartment complex $5 8 M .

P h o n e V i c e President 2312064, 225-3068, 227-6863, 2 2 6 - 1 0 64, 227-6949, 2252626.  3-storey concre t e building, Price $100M.   property in good condition.

Price $18M.         b e a u t i f u l 2 - s t o r e y concrete property 3 self-contained, 1 ma s t e r, l i b r a r y, television room, living room, upstairs back verandah, downstairs den, fully m a r b l e s t o ne tile, family ro o m p a t i o , g a r a g e p a r k i n g s p a c e , f o r 3 cars, needs cosmetics, land space Price $ 9 0 M, O g l e b e a u t i f u l property $90M,  $36M neg,   $120M beautiful home excellent condition in   $55M neg, Queenstown property $100M. Do call us at Joy Reid's Realty. We are located at 247(D) Forshaw and Oronoque Streets, Queenstown. Tel. 2256 8 5 8 , 2 2 5 - 7 1 6 4 , 6 6 7 - 7 812, e m a i l : joyreid.realty7@yahoo.com  WBD: almost brand new 5 bedroom house for sale, master room and all rooms self-contained with AC and fans, open concept kitchen/dining/living room, large walk-in pantry, office/ library room and a powder room. B e a u t i f u l l a n d scape and wr ap around patio. Priced to sell- $75 Million.

Te l . 5 9 2 - 6 2 4 - 8 7 0 4 , 5 9 2 684-9203.

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GUYANA CHRONICLE, THURSDAY , FEBRUARY GUYANA CHRONICLE Thursday February 20, 201420, 2014 PROPERTYFORSALE  Street business $150M, Sheriff Street apartment building earning $3M per month - US$1M, Main Street threestorey restaurant, hotel building US$2M, Lamaha Street near Camp three-storey $160M, Thomas Street, Cummingsburg two three-storey buildings $80M each, Middle Street, near hospital three-storey building $130M, Charlotte Street concrete residential, could be converted into office building $25M, Charlotte Street four-storey new on double lots US$1.1M, Bel Air Village executive $34M, AA Eccles $68M, others. Mentore/Singh Realty 225-1017, 623-6136. built two flat concrete build i ng a t D i a m o n d N e w Scheme. The upstairs consists of two self-contained bedrooms with b u i l t - i n c l o s e t s , a s p a c i o u s k i t c hen, dining and living rooms along with a large verandah at the back.

The lower flat has a two-bedroom apartment and a large area that could be used as a bond or for any business. The yard has a concrete fen c e w i t h s p i k e s and razor wire above it.

T h ere is also a laundry and a generator room downstairs along with a fully tiled carport. A complete water supply is available including six tanks and pump.

Asking price: $42M. Interested persons can contact owner at 693 2531.  Marketing and R e alty. KITTY- $17M, $32M & $35M, Guysuco Gardens $78M, Good Hope $15.5M, Garnett St $31M, SEC K C/ville 4 bedroom self-contained $44M, AA Eccles $68M, Carmichael Street 2 storey back house $22.5M, Montrose $16M, Mon Repos Block CC $10.5M & $11.5M, Ganges St. P/Nagar - 5 Bedroom $58M, Granville Park $31M, L u s i g n a n b u siness property $13M, Durban St $21M, Ogle A/ Strip Road $55M, Better Hope Pub Rd $ 3 7 M , C u m m i n g s S t $37M, New Market St $55M, E a s t St $ 6 0 M , Happy Acres $ 30M , N o r t h R o a d $ 70 M , Bel/A/Park $60M, P/Nagar $28M, L/Gardens $75M,Regent St. $1.2MUS. Diamond - 2nd Ave, 5 Bedroom $38M. Tel. 2194399, 610-8332  Marketing and Realty. Middleton St C/VILLE 5 bedroom self-contained back house 15ft driveway $28M, Kitty business property $44M, Pike St. C/Ville $45M, LBI E m b a n k m e n t $ 2 4M , G o o d Hope P/Rd (land - 280x140) $ 90M , Da Silva St (land) $21M. Charlotte St. (land) $55M, Sheriff & Enachu Sts. $75M, Vlissengen Rd. (land) $75M, Sherrif St, $50M, S o u t h Ruimveldt $16M, Diamond $9M,$12M, $22M, East R/veldt $10.5M, Eccles $30M, $34M, A/town $36M,Triumph $ 1 4 M , A griculture Road, Trium p h $20M, Sheriff St. $150M, Subryanville $58M, Brickdam $100M, Ogle brand new 2 - s t o r e y, 5 b e d r o o m h o u s e $80M, Lamaha St, Queenstown, 3-storey, corner proprty $85M. Tel. 219-4399, 61 0-8332  Marketing and Realty.

Good Hope PUBLIC Road East Coast (land - 675 x 92) $150M, Agriculture Rd, Triumph (land 600 x 45 ft) $ 1 4 M , C h i m n e y Road, Chateau Margot - (4 bedroom self cont) $29M, Atl a n t i c V i l l e 5 bedroom self contained $53M, Diamond 2nd Ave- 5 Bedroom $40M,Robb & Ornoque Sts $46M, Oleander Gdns $40M, Alberttown 6th St $52M, Republic Park $40M, L/ Gardens $55M, Atlantic Ga r d e n s $ 45M , D u n c a n S t $ 30M , A l e x a n d e r S t $ 50M, Robb St $60M,Barr St $65M, Earl's Court $35 M , Meadow Brook Gardens $ 50M , Queenstown $70M, Republic Gdns -Land (100x100) $24M, Alexander st. & S o u t h R o ad $900,000US. Tel. 219-4399, 610-8332.

PROPERTYFORSALE   on all properties for this summer only.

Sale! Sale! Sale! Business property im m e d i ately: East of O r ange Walk in Charlotte Street $28M, 3-storey business property in Croal Street re q u i r e s repairs $32M, Bent Street a l m o s t new 2-sto r e y b u s i n e s s p roperty $!6M, South R u i m v e ldt Gardens resid e n c e $ 1 6 M , O g l e f u lly concrete new $49M, Tucville new $26M, Prashad Nagar exe c u tive $55M, Bel Air Park $55M, Kitty b u s i n ess or residence requires repairs, o n 8 000 sq. ft - $19M, Forshaw o l d h o u s e $21 M , 3 - s t o r e y busin e s s c l o s e t o M a i n Street $55M, Meadow Brook $45M, fully concrete D'Urban Backlands $ 3 0 M, New S e c t i o n 'K' $ 4 2 M , Lamaha G a r d e n s e x e c u t i v e $ 6 8 M , o ne r a n c h s t y l e Section 'M' 3-bedroom suites for el d e r l y $ 50M, fully concrete with excellent interior work, B e l A i r G a r d e n s $ 1 3 0 M 2 3 1 - 2 0 6 4 , 2 2 5 - 3 0 6 8 , 2 2 76863, 226-1064, 227-6949,

  26% 26% 26% discount: Two-family concrete business and residence in the front of Ha p p y Acres $32M, Dowding Street, Kitty with driveway $16M, BB Eccles $16M, South Ruimvel dt Gardens $!6M, Light Street $21M, Seco n d b u i l d i n g w ith 12 ft drive way $!4M, David Street Subryanville w i t h 1 4 f t d r i v e way $16M, West Ruimveldt c o n c r e t e flat house $4.9M, Dazell Housing Scheme $ 11 M , L a P e n i t e n c e b u s i ness and residence with r e s e r v e f o r 2 0 c a r s $ 11 M , Meadow Brook old house $12M, L o d g e $ 1 4 M , M i d d l e R o a d L a P e n i t e n c e w i t h 20ft driveway 4 apartments $15M, second ranch co n crete $38M, Garnett St. business and resid e n c e $ 3 2 M . P h o n e M r.

Budram 692-3831, Mr Darindra 615-0069, Mr. A. Pereira 623-2591, Mrs Hercules 661-1952, 225-2626, 225-2709, 225-5198..

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 concrete Section 'K' $44M, 7-apartment William St. concrete building reduced from $60M to $50M, Kitty house requires. repair on 8 000 sq. ft $19 M , Middle Road La Penitence $ 1 6 . 5 M , a l m o s t Regent a nd Oronoque St. $36M, Charlotte Street East of Orange Walk $28M, South Ruimv e l d t Gardens $66M, Meadow Brook concrete $45M, e x e c u t i v e R epublic Park $48M, Lamaha Gardens 3 self-contained $70M, Prashad Nagar 6-bedroom $58M, business 3-storey Quamina Street $85M, Bel Air Gardens on double lot $140M, S ubryanville $58M, Alberttown concrete business $40M, New Haven 4 self-contained $80M, 3-bedroom new concrete Ogle $48M, Bel Air Park $52M, Croal St. 3-storey require repairs $30M, 4 lots in AA Eccles with incomp l e t e c a t h e d r a l style structure requires $ 2 0 M t o c o m p lete, plus reserve and p l a c e f o r l a k e $ 9 0 M n e g . , M r. D a r e n d r a 615-0069, Vic e P r e s i e d n t Alysious Per e i r a 6 2 3 - 2 5 9 1 , Vice President Jhonny Ramsahoye 225-2709, Vice Presid e n t D a r i n d r a 615-0069, 225-2626, 225-3068, 2 27-6863, 226-1064, 667-78 1 2 , f a c e b o o k Tony Reid Re a l t y 7 days a week 24 hours a day all holidays and all prices are negotiable.

  your year for 28% discount on all properties.

Happy Acres 2-storey concrete $24M, Providence Stadium new $16M, concrete Republic Park $36M, Eccles concrete $34M, South Ruimveldt Gardens $12M needs repairs, Middle Road La Penitence 4-apartment $14M, La Penitence two-storey $11M, D\Urban Backland s c o n c r e t e $28M, Meadow Brook $12M, D\Urban Street concrete residence and business $28M, Lamaha Gardens executive $68M, P r a s h a d N a g a r 8 0 0 0 s q ft land $60M, Lama Avenue, Bel Air Park $83M, Bel Air Park $45 M D o w d i n g S t r e e t Kitty $29M, and $19M , David Street Subryanville f r om $19M, back with 12ft d r i v e w a y $ 1 4 M , S ection 'K' Campbellville $40M, Garnett Street ranch concrete $38M, Owen Street Kitty concrete 2-storey $39M, Camp Street business and residence. Phone Mr Darindra 6150069, Mr Carlos Budram 6923831, Mr. Alex Pereira 2312 0 6 4 , M r. R a m s a h o y e 2 2 52709, 225-2626, 225-3068, 2276949, 225-5198, 627-7812, 2261064.

 b a r g a i n s Norton Street - $14M, Bent Street business and residence - $16M, executive Prashad Nagar mansion double lot - $85M, 8 apt. apartment complex was - $120M, now - $85M, Sec. 'K' Campbellville - $23M, Alberttown concrete 5 bedrooms $46M, other for - $19M, and $30M, South Ruimveldt Gardens $19M, Festival City - $14M Charlotte Street business and residence by Bourda Market - $26M, C ummings Stre e t - $ 3 4 M , Me a d o w B r o ok - $28M, D ' U rban Street for double l o t for 5-stor e y $ 2 5 M , Phone Lord Alysious Pereira - 623-2591, 227-6949, 2252709, 231-2064, 227-6863, 226-1064, 227-6 8 6 3 , 2 2 5 - 5 1 9 8 , 667 7 8 1 2 tonyreidsrealty@hotmail.com  3-storey concrete building, Price $100M.   property in good condition. Price $18M.   beautiful 2store y c o n c r e t e p r o p e r t y 3 self-contained, 1 ma s t e r , l i b r a r y, television room, l iving room, upstairs ba c k v e r a n d a h , d o w n s t a i r s den, f u l l y m a r b l e s t o n e tile, family ro o m p a t i o , g a r a g e p a r k i n g s p a c e , f o r 3 cars, needs cosmet i c s , l a n d s p a c e P r i c e $ 9 0 M, O g l e b e a u t i f u l p r o p erty $90M,  $36M neg,   $120M beautiful home excellent condition in   $55M neg, Queenstown property $100M. Do call us at Joy Reid's Realty. We are located at 247(D) Forshaw and Oronoque Streets, Queenstown. Tel. 225-6858, 22 5 - 7 1 6 4 , 6 6 7 - 7 8 1 2 , e m ail: joyreid.realty7@yahoo.com

Bargains in Guyana: Full concrete D'Urban Street business $19M, business and residence Bent S t r e e t 1 6 M , G o r d o n Street business & residence $23M. Waterloo Street busin e s s a n d residence ( n e w ) $35M. South Road Land $36M, C harlotte Street 2 buildings 2 houses by Light $32M. Land 140 x 60 by Russian E m b a s s y $ 3 0 M . L a n d a t Turkeyen 140x60 $32M. L0 Ressovenure Land 126x60 $20M. Campbellville flat house needs repairs $13M. Section K $19M needs rep a i r s , 3 - s t o r e y Q u a m i n a S t r e e t for ho tel U S $ 5 9 9 0 0 0 , B e l A i r P a rk $49M Lamaha Gardens va l u e d $85M now $ 7 0 M . R e ntal o f ap a r t m ents from US$70 0, R e s i dence US$1 200 upwards.

Phone Lord Patrick Pereira 227-6863, 225-2709, 227-6949, 226-1064, 6693350.

7 days a week tonyrei d s r e a l t y @ h o t m a i l. c o m

 us at Raphael's Realty, 204 Charlotte St Boruda Tel 2258241, 227-4950 after hrs 2267829 Fax 227-1537. EXECUTIVE: Ogle $115M, Diamond $35M, $20M, $13M, Queenstown $65M, $75M, Versailles $25M, Continental Park (exquisitely furnished) $70M, Wismar Burnham Drive $8M, Breda St Werk-en-Rust $20M, Plaisance (2-storey concrete) $23M, Dazzell Scheme $27M, Atlantic Ville $19M, John Street Campbellville $55M, Water Street, Agricola $18M. LAND: La Grange $3M, 157 acres river to highway, Linden Highway $30M, Mon Repos $2.5M, Dowding St., Bel Air Park $60M, RENTAL Ogle 5-bedroom furnished, swimming pool US$4000. New one and twostorey apartments in Georgetown US$1200 and US$1500 monthly. All prices are negotiable..  4-bedroom furnished with pool $78M, Behind Plaza 4-apt double lot $30M, Lot 5 Best Road 3-bedroom flat W.C.D $17M, Diamond 2-bedroom flat $9.5M, Mon Repos 3-bedroom flat $12M, Ogle Airport 5-bedroom $65M, Charlestown 3-storey building $33 M, Republic Park 2-storey $37M, Robb and Albert $95M, Plaza bridge 3-bedroom house double lot $20M, Pike Street house top flat 2-self contained bedrooms$45M, Hot/cold shower, lower flat 1&2 bedroom apartments North Road before Camp Street (100x35) $160M Robb Street 3-storey building $160M, Agricola 2nd Street $7 & 8M. Enmore E.C.D house 4 bedrooms $17M, Queenstown business property $95M, South Ruimveldt Park 5 bedrooms, 2 baths $35M, 4-car parking garage, study etc. Section K 4 bedrooms, parking, yard space, $50M, and 3 bathrooms.

D'Aguiar Park 4-bedroom house US$1.5M, South Kaikan Street 3 bedrooms 2 baths $20M, Johnny P Supermarket Aubrey Barker & Kaikan Street $45M, Penny Lane 2-storey concrete house $35M, Ogle 2- storey concrete 55x110, 4 bedrooms 3 baths $45M, Diamond AA 2-storey concrete 3 bedrooms 2 baths $16M, Princes Street $15M, D'Urban Street between Hardina and Louisa $30M, Upper D'Urban Street two properties together $30M, Bel Air Park 4 bedrooms, 3 baths $55M, Providence (behind stadium) $18M, Mon Repos Martyrs Ville $13M, New Amsterdam $10M, South Sophia $12M, Meadow Brook Gardens $45M, Diamond Main Road property opposite Bank $90M, D'Urban Street front property $30M. Tel:225-8101/ 225-8102/658-3928/686-3153 E m a i l : bettervaluesrealty222@outlook.com

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650-4421, 220-9203.

 Rover parts. Contact 692-2521, 231-6322.  pups. Call 2225671, 641-6162. scrap 312 B CAT excavator. Contact 656-2350.   hauler trucks, 1 CF DAF. Contact 656-2350. /transformer 10 000 watts. Asking $150 000.

658-4039 Suraj.  Amps, speaker, 2 - 18" base boxes and more. 233-6337, 662-6024.  Food business for sale. Call 654-7510 for more information.

 2-bedroom wooden house 20x30 ,Enterprise.

Price $550 000 neg. Call 6861389, 645-5039.            set model D 343, 250 kva, 3 Ph, 415-240, 220/127v, AC 60 Hz. Call 2270190, 693-5610, 616-9727.  backhoe 3 CX, caterpillar backhoe, 10-ton toad r o l l e r, p o r ta b l e w e l d e r o n wheels. Call 623-3404.  Claims situated between Yarakita and Sebai, all adjoining blocks. Price $35M. Contact Johnny - 687-7834.

 3-ton white rice mill, in perfect condition. 6090648.

 caterpillar engine 3406 Di $1M. 2 set 17" mags with tyre (6 logs), 4 wheel 2 wheel drive. 6546166.

 312 short boom and 320 short boom. Contact 6562350.

 bridal dresses, latest styles, from US$200 to US$300 neg. 623-8276, 226-6636.

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 cell phone, 9650 model, Blackberry Bold excellent condition (new)- $12,000.

624-6464, 6 6 5 - 6 0 6 1 , 6 8 6 0900.. Keith.

new treadmill, BMW car, Toyota Rush SUV. Tel. 2251540, 622-8308  cracked and chipped, repair kit $90 000. Call 691-3509.  fishing boat, 5" nylon seine, 40Hp Yamaha. Call 691-3509, 267-1563.  types of pre-owned vehicles in excellent condition, universal sales. Call 690-8287.  plucking machine 240 volts. Price $80 000. Tel. 2563934, 666-9205.  concrete house 5 bedrooms, 2191 Tuschen Housing Scheme, EBE. Call 670-8865, 658-4696.  Ferguson tractor, 15speed, 4-wheel drive, in excellent condition. Call 692-2521, 231-6322.  407C (25 lb) UK-made. Call 233-0654, Monday to Friday (08:00hrs to 17:00hrs).   360, PSP Games, modding of systems also available. Contact 6843025. -old German Shepherd and pitbull mixed pups, vaccinated and dewormed. Call 695-3813.  table, imported & local & accessories such as cues, balls, cloth, rubber, spot chalk, etc. One Honda CRV. Tel. 609-3311, 6144841, 220-4298.        Te r r i e r p u p s , fully vaccinated and dewo r m e d . Te l . 6 6 4 - 5 8 2 8 , 6 6 3 1965, 222-4373.  , sale by tender, Wakenaam NDC. Closing date February 25. Tel. 7745060 .  boat 600 lb, nylon 5" seine, 15 Yamaha Engine.

Price $1.375M neg. Tel. 2341221, 653-9674.  : Japanese Shyzu mixed with poodle. Tel. 275-1122, 668-1396.  Hydraulic jack hammer for breaking very strong concrete and rocks, can be worked on 320 CAT, 324, or 330. Also Doosan, Kobelco, Hitachi. Tel. 656-2350.  Benz 300E 1992, LHD, good condition, needs repairs. Call Raza 628-8591.  ATV - TRX 500 Rubicon, like new and reasonably priced. Serious enquiries only.

Please call 674-3320, 641-9643.  jewel workshop, gold detector, 1 RZ minibus BKK 5413. All excellent condition. Call 612-2517, 220-0103.        -used Massey t r a c t o r, 2 - 6 0 H p t r a c t o r s $1.6M00 each, 75Hp tractor $2.4M. Call 627-4148

 165 Massey Ferguson tractor, one 225 Amp portable gas welder and one used marine caterpillar engine. Contact 6830172, 610-0756.  items - antique corner table, bed, antique vanity, sofa, closet, coffee tables, nibbi chairs, carpet, and much more. 227-1028.  F-350 single cab, 8ft tray, V8 Turbo diesel, manual gearbox, solid diffs 4WD, double tanks. Recently refurbished, $2.7M. Call 662-5910.  louvre doors Canadamade from $9 000 up, 25% off regular price, 37 Brickdam, East of New Thriving. Call 688-8044 Monday to Friday (10:00hrs to 16:00hrs). alarm Prestige 787C $24 000, 997C $34 500 and Viper $19 500, Pioneer car stereo with USB $19 500 - $25 000, rearview mirror reverse camera. 679-7944.  Rebel motorcycle 250cc, CG 9535 $450 000 neg, Harley Davidson motorcycle 1350cc, $2.2M neg, Samsung Galaxy Tablet (new) $75 000.Call 673-7734.  adjustable up and downcross cut saw on table 240v, 1- Wadkin 12 inch plane with blades- 240v. All machines are in good working order. Owner leaving 664-3368.   Hymac in working condition, 750 KVA generator, working construction. Tel. 2602859, cell 661-9981. 250-gallon plastic totes, ideal to transport fuel to the interior also oil paint and concrete paint, 5 gallons and 1 gallon,, marine paint also. Phone 2201014.    Hp Yamaha outboard engine, 2 - 150 Hp Marine outboard engines, 1 - Perkins 4.108 with transmission, 2 fibre glass boat with 225 Hp Mercury engine. Tel. 629-9061.  catridges and Hp ink in box, cheap. Owners leaving 2 Xerox ink cartridges 113R 634 $30 000 each, 5 Xerox ink cartridges 113R 321 $30 000 each, 8 Hp Laser Jet ink cartridges 98X 92298S. Tel:664-3368  imported! David's beautiful bridal outfit and accessories, re jewellery and purse, etc. All going at reasonable prices. Call now 225-9450, 649-4435.  radiators for 6- or 4-cylinder (1) red engine 2 x 2-1/ 2 ft in good condition $50 000 excellent. Large commercial vacuum cleaner 120v, 60 Hz, 10 A, stainless steel, on trolley for car wash or industrial purposes, Hp 4.2 shop vac, wet/dry $60 000. Tel:675-8008.

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 650-16 tyres Goodyear nylon 10-ply rating $21,000 each, 5 used mag rims for Toyota Land Cruiser 5-hole, 17 tyre $120 000. Owner leaving 614-9432.

 Lister engines, 2 generators 75 KVA and 30 KVA, with heavy duty trailer. Tel. 225-7732, 610-3043, 688-4771, 227-0173, 622-7402.

3 Hp Laser Jet ink cartridges 13X $6 000 each, 4 Hp Laser Jet ink coloured cartridges 4193A $5 000 each, 3 Canon cartridges NPG H toner $4 000 each. All prices are neg. Tel:6214928

 heavy duty Kolbe German made band saw 4340 MM to 450 MM model B 63, 240, 208 and 440 volts 50/60 Hz could also tilt the table. Large De Walt industrial cross and rip saw on large metal table, could move in any direction with 4 foot original, 208, 240 and 440v, 50/60 Hz, 2825 to 3425 RPM 3Hp motor, sliding on arm adjustable to tilt or turn to any direction. Tel: 614-9432.

 car DVD player with TV, Bluetooth, reverse camera $85 000, Vtech cordless phones $6 000, Broad Band DSL modem, wireless, router combo $12 000. Call 6895662, 619-8480.    Desktop, Skype-ready with 20-inch flat screen head set/microphone, webcam, Contact 677-4882.

Catch this steal of a deal at $60 000 N.B. only 7 left.  1- large Canadian Band Saw 240v, one large De Walt Rip Saw or Cross Cut Saw with large arm and table, move in any direction- 240v. 1 Edge sander with 12 inch disc 240v, to sand wood edge. Price $1.6M neg. Tel:621-4928  enclosed Canter containers, size large - 15L 7W 8H and 12L, 6W, 6H. Price $500 000 and $400 000. Contact Phone 689-8380, 6690277, 230 Lance Gibbs Street, Queenstown.   entral air conditioner units large 240v complete with motor $50 000 each, large fuel tank metal on stand with gauge 500 gallon $60 000, large Kholer generator housing to keep noise low while generator working $60 000.

Tel:616-5340    phaser 3300 multi-function printer (new), BROTHER Intellifax machine (new), SHARP G function calculator (new), EPSON overhead projector (new), CRV radiator 2002 (new). Tel 674-7494, 6392835. -PIECE dining set (wholesale/ retail) $35 000/$45 000, 30, 32, 34, 36 purpleheart panel doors, $28 000 each, 30, 32, 34, 36 K abakali panel doors $20 000 each. Tel. 688-9712, 651-0717, 669-1448.      E-cycle 36 volts grass mower, agriculture earth tiller, hot point water heater 170 litres, kitchen sink, air conditioner 18 000 BTU Black and Decker. Tel. 621-9385.   large table lamps antique with shade 110v $15 000, toaster oven with glass door 110v$4 000, coffee percolator with glass m u g 11 0 v $ 4 0 0 0 , a n t i q u e half round small table and antique stool $15 000. Call: 6165340  machine 3speed, 3-pint cup stainless steel good for home or business 110v (Hamilton Beach) made $20 000, new 4-speed Premium blender with large m u g 11 0 v $ 5 0 0 0 . O w n e r l e a v i n g 6 7 5 - 8 0 08.  white 2008 model Toyota Tacoma late GRR series, fully loaded, supe up engine good for drag race, automatic, AC, deck, with header, 4" lift kit, new on and off road 17" radial tyres with new motor metal mags ready for any condition. Priced to go. Contact Aaqib Tel. 6161578. -by-side large refrigerator and freezer hardly used 110v good condition $180 000, 32inch Sony TV, coloured curved s c r e e n 11 0 v w i t h r e m o t e $ 5 0 0 00, I n v e r t e r 1 4 0 - w a t t power invertors DC 12 volt t o 110 volts with fuse system $20 000, Detecto scale large for measuring height and weight of patient, good for doctor\s clinic or any medical o r g a n i s a t i o n , U K - m ade $45 000. Owner migrating 675-8008.

-size mattress with box spring, brand new $120 000, 28ft aluminum extension ladder, American-made, brand new $45 000. Used 18 cubic refrigerator $85 000, brand new vehicle dashboard, video camera recorder $25 000, used 14-ft aluminum boat with 40Hp Johnson engine, comes with steering, fuel tank and battery $1M neg. Tel. 609-7257, 621-7728.  Perkins generator 12500 watts $495 000, Perkins 1000 series 4-cylinder engine on bed with radiator $875 000 like new Welder engine driven $450 000 large American-made wood shaper $250 000, wood morticer $180 000. Tel. 619-6863, 226-3883, 601-8276.

FOR SALE 10 STURDY metal cages with door to secure air conditioner units, water pumps, etc.Could place a lock on door for security purposes $15 000 each, 2 large 2400 BTU air conditioner evaporator complete wall unit 240v $50 000 each with all brackets complete. Owner leaving. 675-8008.\  ! Brand new double door drinks cooler, Sankey white 110 volts, 6 000 watts gasolene generator, water dispenser with cooler and compressor, 32" osculating fans,. 7.5 cubic washing machine with spin dryer.

Singh's Electronic World, 136 Regent Street. 225-9156, 226-0114.

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 minibus, BRR 7853. 6565651, 642-1014.  BLL 6754. Price $950 000 neg. Contact 622-7548.   reasonable condition. Tel. 683-9312, 685-8943. seater Regius minibus.

Contact 614-2878.  , $800 000 neg.. Sold by owner. 616-6130.  192, first owner, used privately. Call 690-8004.  Raum, series PSS. Call 641-5199.

for office: Paper cutter guillotine hand type 18x30 US-made $10 000, 1 set office wall divider UK-made to set up two to three offices with glass door $40 000, office paper shredder 110v fully automatic to destroy documents $10 000. Tel:664-3368

 Mitsubishi Galant $550 000.Tel. 643-1735, 671-7076.

 dehumidifier on wheels 110v, for office, home or patio, filters clean air $15 000, large new APC smart uninterruptable power supply 120 vac, along with all fittings and new laptop and m a n u a l s , C D i n s t r u c t i ons $90 000. Tel:664-3368

 CRV, burgundy, in excellent condition. Contact 6696961.

ONE la r g e f l a t s c r e e n computer monitors 60 Hz 110v $15 000 each 14'x16', 10 surge protector and battery back ups ES 750, 120v, 60Hz, $10 000 each, Owner leaving. Tel. 621-4928.

 Corolla 110 $715 000. Contact 613-2024, 2260850 .

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Samsung Galaxy Tab3, 7", $45 000, Tab 3, 7" uses SIM card $70 000, Tab 3, 10" $80 000, Tab 2, 7" $40 000, Blue Tooth Tower speaker with remote and radio $30 000.

Tel. 690-4373, 693-3941.  large business place in the interior location, 90'x50' with general store and disco includes freezer, music set, Lister lighting plant, solar panel, caretaker quarters, slasher, fuel bond and also fruit trees, etc. Owner migrating Tel. 226-2833 for further information. ! Plants! Hibiscus, crotons, palms (red palm), Xmas trees, ixoras, ficus, mussaenda etc, also sweet tamarind plants, etc. Contact Evergreen Plant Shop, 156 Block 'X' Diamond Housing Scheme (2nd Avenue/2nd Street). Tel 216-2199, 687-5631.  dish for communication or TV station or anything that you want to set up. 50 pieces of 10 feet dish width at $100 000 complete each, 10 pieces central air conditioner units large 240v complete with motor $50 000 each, large fuel tank metal on stand with gauge 2000 gallon $60 000. Tel: 621-4928. 12-inch disc sanderforsanding edge of any furniture 110-240, electric Mac tool brand parts washer 110v with 25-gal drum that holds wash fluid at the bottom and square metal bin 2ft by 3 ½ ft at t h e t o p w i t h c o v e r t o w a s h e n g i n e pa r t s , e t c A l l machines are working. Make an offer for 1 or the lot. Owner leaving 614-9432.

 SV-40 Toyota Camry in excellent condition. Tel. 644-5931.  BMW 316I, mag rims, music, AC, etc. Price $2.1M neg. Tel. 649-7005.  canter in immaculate condition. Price: $2.5M. Tel: 660-8260.

 Toyota Allex, PLL series, immaculate condition. Price $1.5M neg. Call 684-8055.  RX8 18-inch alloy rims, leather seats, spoiler, metallic red, $1.8M. Call 220-0170.

 motorcycle, three-wheel with open tray in excellent condition. Call 220-3899. 100 Corolla 15" mags. Call 612-1233.  Premio, PPP series, excellent condition. Contact 6171777, 666-6680.  Toyota 2005 Runx unregistered, $2.45M neg. 619-2431  silver Honda CRV, PMM series, year 2002. Price $3M neg.

Tel. 641-5670, 666-3348.  TOYOTA Axio late PRR series, TV, push start, HDD etc, $2.75M neg, one 2008 Suzuki fully loaded $2.7M. Tel. 648-1000.  carry 1300 cc, 6seater with mag rims, good condition. Tel. 226-5976, 625-0631.  in good cond i t i o n . P r i c e $ 815 0 0 0 . 6 1 0 9340.        Daf truck with hyab. Tel.. 626-5706.     RR 600 motorcycle, like brand new. Contact 682-0384.  Allion, PNN series, low mileage, alarm, well maintained car. Tel. 616-2126, 6144436.  Voxy Toyota Noah, full loaded, must see. RZ bus 2000 cc. Call Narine 688-1657, home 216-3488.  base RZ minibus in working condition. Call 652-7384, 668-5062, after 14:00hrs. Nissan Blue Bird Wagon, Diesel engine 2000 cc, perfect condition. Tel. 681-1874.  AT 192 Carina, blue, PLL series, $1.2M neg. Tel. 651-0579, 646-1473.

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 TOYOTA and 2 Spacio and 250 Yamaha out board engine.

Call 615-6594.

  Toyota Carina car in very good condition, PFF series.

Contact 613-6264, 222-6026.

 Toyota AT 212, high PKK series, fully loaded, CD/DVD, alarm, $1.15M. Call 649-8395.

 Tacoma 4x4 2006, $4.2M, RX8 Mazda 2004, $2.2M. Tel. 615-8683, 225-7593.

NISSAN Double cab pick up, $700,000 Tel. 216-3120(office), 6676644.

       

 Mitsubishi Pajero, automatic fully loaded, diesel turbo, 7 seats, looks like Prado. Going cheap.

Tel. 642-6159.   Express, PMM series, low mileage, spare parts available. Contact 684-3025 for more information.  F150 V6 in working condition $700 000. Tel. 256-3749, 681-5422, 692-0526.  BMW 316I, mag rims, music, AC, etc. Price $2.1M neg.

Tel. 649-7005.  Toyota Fielder, TV, rims, reverse camera.

654-2036, 663-2700.  in excellent condition, rims, alarm, TV, body kit. Contact 617-5559, 256-3542.  model Toyota Allion, late PMM series. In excellent condition.

Tel. 616-7351.       t r a c t o r, f o r e i g n used, in excellent condition.

Price neg. Contact 670-9393.  AT 192, in good condition,music,rims,ac, alaram, $900,000 neg. Tel:625-6487  Avensis PRR 4371, in excellent condition, $3.3M neg.

Tel. 621-0429, 675-4453.  Dyna 2-tonne diesel canter, in excellent condition, $975 000 or best offer. Tel. 268-2121.  Lancer car, PJJ series $800 000 neg, AC, CD player. Tel. 692-1195, 622-7558.  Titan 4-wheel drive, fully loaded $3M neg. Tel. 6992322, 678-2814. Toyota Premio, never registered, 2002 model. Contact 2255082.    212, new model, in excellent condition. Contact 2225123, 628-3625.  RZ Hi-top minibus, IKZ diesel, auto, fully powered, extra long, rear AC. 225-6356/7.  MAZDA 6, 2300 CC, immaculate condition - $2.8M Tel. 612-9999.

  Carina AC, alarm, PLL series, excellent condition, AE 110 Sprinter $950 000 each.

Tel. 655-7839, 690-7344.  model Raum, mag, AC,,CD, alarm, excellent condition. Price $1.75M neg. Cell 685-7565.  MINIBUS, EFT, long-base, Cat eyes, AT 212 motor car, old model. Phone 268-3953, 6385301.   , excellent condition, AT 212 Carina, excellent condition $950 000 each. Tel. 690-7344, 6557839 Paul. Fielder, colour silver, HID lights, mag rims, flair, series PMM. Tel. 686-2822, 220-8114.  Spa c i o , f u l l y loaded $2.1M, To y o t a Fielder, fully loaded $2.1M n e g . Te l . 6 6 1 - 6 1 6 1 .  Custom 3Y minibus, double coil spring, mag rims, music and perfect for any hustle. Call 686-1237, 6604739, 255-0914. Auto blowout sale!

Unregistered Toyota IST $2 195 000 bodykit, TV, camera, spoiler, fogs, HID, alarm. 6436565, 226-9931. Auto blowout sale!

Unregistered Mazda Axela $2 295 000, Pioneer CD, crystal lights, remote start alarm. 6436565, 226-9931. Cami, PNN series, automatic, mags, TV, $1.6M, Premio PNN series, reverse camera, CD, DVD, mags, $2.3M. Tel. 227-0613, 645-7248.  Nissan Pick-up, engine KA20, AC, music, good working condition, first owner, GNN series.

Call 259-3158, 673-1935.  Honda Chapa PKK series, mag rims, music, AC, alarm, fully loaded, lady-driven.

Tel. 621-5582, 611-4227.

  F150 in perfect conditio, year 2009, GRR 7452, $4.8M neg. Call: 227-3728, 618-3712.

 Hilux pickup 4x4, lon g b a s e , m a n u a l , s i n g l e cab, just imported. Excellent condition. Tel. 665-2880.

400 SL SPORTS CAR $4.3M. OWNER LEAVING COUNTRY. KEM 225-9156, REGENT STREET.

 MINIBUS for sale $700 000, BGG 6255, reasonable working condition. Call 6185093.

      St a r l e t E P 8 2 PGG series, $700 000, very good condition. Tel. 227-3633, 623-2020.

 Toyota Raum, PMM series, AC, stereo, excellent condition. Owner leaving country.

Call 660-9478.

 3Y, GGG series, in good condition. Must sell. No reasonable offer refused. Tel. 6253265, 618-2317.

 ACE small bus, EFI, stick shift, 5-speed. Private Price $350 000. Phone 268-3953, 638-5301.

 FERGUSON TRACTORS. 165 AND 135 WITH SPARES. Price $1.5M and $600 000. 

 Nissan Frontier 2005, 4WD, extra-cab, autom a t i c , $ 2. 9M n e g , Ta c o m a body p a r ts . Tel. 220-7430, 647-2856.

, Beams 3S, 6-speed manual, fully powered, flair, mags, CD. Excellent condition. 225-6356/7.  Toyota Raum old model in good condition. Price $1M. 6400692.  Mazda RX8, fully loaded.

Contact 609-9829. Owner leaving country.  AE 110 Sprinter, ladydriven, owner leaving, $1.1M, also AT 170 Corona, full lights, $1M. Tel. 624-7473.    11, good condition, music set, chrome wheels, remote start, alarm, 628-2330 Chris.  Pickup, excellent condition, 5-speed transmission.

Asking $2.2M neg. Contact 6830658, 693-7635

 silver Toyota IST (2008 model), TV, navigation, backing up camera, rims, 44 000 km, PSS series, body kit. Tel. 220-7051, 6296202.  Massey Ferguson from Canada MF135 - $1.3M, MF 165 - $1.9M, MF 265 - $2.2M, MF 285 - $2.5M, Ranger pick-up $1.7M. Tel. 6825230, 628-9596.  new model, one Toyota Caldina Wagon, one Toyota Raum, All in excellent condition. Price neg.

Contact 337-4544, 626-1525.   Civic, CD player, AC, mag rims, alarm system, $780 000 neg. Ford Ranger 2003 $2.2M neg. Tel. 658-5400.

VEHICLES FOR SALE   stick shift SUP UP BJJ series, working condition, Route 44, $1.4M neg.

Contact 671-5020, 643-5548.  Ipsum, 7-seater, AC, remote start, TV, very good condition, $1.2M. Serious enquiries only. Tel. 690-4373, 6933941.  Nissan Tiida Latio PPP series, in excellent condition.

Owner migrating. MILA GE 58,000, LADY-DRIVEN Tel. 6173834.  NZE Corolla car, rims, AC, press start, alarm, music set, equaliser speakers, all four wheels disc brakes, newly sprayed, lady-driven, leather interior. Call 668-5383, 648-3342.  AT 212 Carina, $865 000 each neg, one AT 192 Carina $775 000 neg. All cars in excellent condition. Contact 6634280, 674-8995.  Surf KZN130, RZ bus, Allion, Altezza, Rav-4, Suzuki, Vitara, CRV, Land Cruiser pick-up, etc. Ray's One Stop Auto Parts, 74 Sheriff Street. 226-9109.  Premio PNN series, in excellent condition (lady-driven), 17" chrome rims, alarm, automatic start, ac, CD p l a y e r e t c . $ 2 . 3 M n e g . Te l .

649-2541.  (Suzuki Escudo/Vitara), fully loaded and in excellent condition and a Toyota Mark 11 Luxury Sedan. Vehicles must go. Call 6238172, 629-2404, 649-6410, 2203411.  Nissan Rasheen, Year 2000, PNN series - shaped featured a small Hummer. In good working condition, Fully loaded, AC, Alloy Wheel, Cd and Flash drive etc. Interested persons kindly contact - Tell# 645 6828.  Allion fully powered, 2006 model, excellent condition. Contact Leonard. 2269316, 617-1505.  RZ minibus in excellent condition, BPP series, CD deck, AC, fully long base, stick s h i f t , $ 2 . 6 M n e g . Te l . 6 2 6 1375.  Ninja 600 cc, Suzuki 2009, 250 cc, both bikes excellent condition, 4 000 km, each, unregistered. Make offer.

223-1885, 642-3722. - 110v Fridge 2 Double Beds with Mattresses; 3piece Suites; 2 Wardrobes, Entertaiment Centre, etc... No reasonable offer refuse.. 6236431/ 652-2568/ 657-8887.  Sera sports car, mags, fully powered, new shock struts, Honda Fit end of PNN, mags, fully powered. Excellent on gasolene. 223-1885, 642-3722.  Corolla AE 100 Wagon with 4A-GE 20-valve back top engine and 5-speed gear box, 4-wheel, disc brakes, stage 3 clutch, magna flow exhaust system, 15" mag rims. Call 6464519.  Tiida, 45 000 km, rims, brown leather interior, reverse and side cameras, CD and TV decks, lady-driven, excellent condition, $2M. Tel. #615-2684, 690-3786, 227-8822.   Carina mags, AC, CD, excellent condition, $1.1M neg., F150 Ford, hard cover t r a y, m a g s , A C , C D , 2 0 0 5 model, extra cab GRR series, $2.4M neg. 628-1682.   / Company Bus, (80 Passengers) Coach Bus, make: Blue Bird, miles: 15,000 only, excellent condition - 6246464, 6 6 5 - 6 0 6 1 , 6 8 6 - 0 9 0 0 .

Keith.  CRV, fully powered, sunroof, chrome mags, 89 000 km, crash bar with lights, neon under glow lights, AC< ice box, much more, excellent condition, must see.

223-1885, 642-3722.

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VEHICLES FOR SALE

VEHICLES FOR SALE

VEHICLES FOR SALE

WANTED

 T/Tacoma, four cylinders, 44 000 miles, sunroof, manual transmission, 4x4, 4WD, TRD package AC, bedliner, tray cover, tow package, step-up rails, very clean, fully powered, sturdy, excellent condition. 223-1885, 642-3722.

 Auto Parts, 6 Vlissengen Road Newtown. Tel. 227-2835. Must be sold. Tyre sizes 185x55x15, 185x60x15, 205x55x16, 235x65x16, 225x65x16, 205x60x16, 215x55x17, 225x50x17, 225x55x17, 235x60x17, 235x65x17, 235x55x17, 245x45x17, 245x65x17, 225x45x17, 235x55x18, 225x55x18.

   Allion, Corolla, Carina 212, Altezza, Raum new model, Raum old model, HIACE Pitbull, Nissan K11 March, Toyota Duet M100a, Platz SCP 11, Fun Cargo, EP91 Starlet, Passo KGC10, Vista SVC32, Allex, EP82 Starlet, Avensis, Cube Z10, Toyota Spacio, Honda Civic EK3, Honda HR-V GH3, Honda Fit GD1, Toyota Corona ST 210, Toyota Pro Box NCP 51, Mazda Familia BJ5W. Door, Fender, Engine, bonnet, trunk, rear gate, bumper, full g r ille, head light, tail light, windscreen, door mirror, door visor, door main switch Premio, Allion, Allex, Altezza, Avensis, Corolla, Fun Cargo Vitz SCP 10, Spacio, Caldina, Corona, Wish, Pro Box, Runx, XTrail, Ipsum, Mark 2 GX 110, Noah AZR 65, Succeed, Carina AT 192, Carina AT 212, HIACE, Raum N/M, Raum O/M, Vista, Duet, Sprinter Passo, Harrier, Airwave, Nadia, Demio DY5W, Gaia, Voxy, Note. and many more just arrived EDDIE'S AUTO PARTS 6 VLISSENGEN ROAD NEWTOWN. TEL.: 227-2835.

 Driver, Salesman, must have canter licence. Contact Brian 621-6880, 264-3054.

 TACOMA 2011 4 x 2, pickup with new safety features and redesigned interior, driver and passenger front air bags, seats, air bags, side curtains air bags, stability and traction control system, whiplash protection system, 4-wheel abs, tyre pressure monitoring system, emergency braking ass, extended cab. Price neg. 671-8883, 669-1113, 696-9529 with  

 Office Clerk between ages 18 and 25 residing on West Bank/West Coast Demerara.

Phone 264-2524.

   1 2002 model unregistered Toyota Regius Wagon, colour Black two tone, AC< air bag, alloy wheels powered windows, power steering, fog lights, TV, navigation price $2.3M. Contact 624-5617.

 man to spray motorcycles, should have own spray Gun apply Guyana Variety Store 38 Cummings Street, Albertown, Georgetown.

 cold storage Canter, also 4x4 four-door canter, 4x4 pickups, 320 BMW, Noah bus and vans.

61 Dennis Street, Campbellville 6935610, 227-0190 Ext 100, 623-5845, 616-9727.  shipment: Toyota Premio, Toyota Belta, Raum, Vitz, I S T, C o r o l l a , Spa c i o , To y o t a Noah, Hilux Solid Def, R.H. Auto Sales, Blankenburg, WCD - 2690794, 688-4847.  IST, PRR Series with AC, CD/DVD, Rear View Camera/ LCD, Aluminum Rims, Good interior.

Imported and Owner Driven, excellent condition, Price Negotiable Contact 619-5844.  Titan 22-inch chrome rims, power seats, rear tray cover, chrome accessories, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado GX 20-inch chrome rims, leather seat, chrome accessories, rear extra seats, Toyota Hilux Surf limited, 20-inch chrome rims, sunroof, chrome accessories.

Tel. 622-8300.  industrial Solutions (GPS) - asset tracking service for vehicles, personal cars, vans, taxis, distribution trucks/vans/buses.

Machinery:excavators, track dozers, off road vehicles, trawlers, barges, tugs. Tel. 592-691-0940.  212 good working condition $1.25M, Toyota Tundra manual transmission six-cylinder, fully loaded $4M, Toyota Premio $2M, Mini Cooper $4.5M, BMW Convertible $4.5M. Call 603-4283, 2190774.                off road package, fully loaded, automatic, bright red, excellent condition side bars, steps, extended cab 671-8883, 6 6 9 - 111 3 , 6 9 6 - 9 5 2 9 . P r i c e 3.8M. with          , Sport package, fully loaded, extended cab, dark blue, side bars, with cargo high top. Price neg 671-8883, 669 -1113, 696-9529 with      Toyota Spacio, unregistered, TV/CD, alloy wheels, dark interior and low mileage, one Toyota Wills unregistered, CD, alloy wheels and low mileage, one Toyota Runx (2005) unregistered, TV, DVD, CD, and low mileage. Tel. 650-1369.  1992 Suzuki Intruder 800 blue windshield 45 231 kilometre,, lots of chrome, shaft-driven, liquid cool, perfect condition, bike in Leguan Essequibo River $660 000 or best offer. Contact 668-3652, 416-4029834 Email for pictures or RLAKRAJ@SYMPATICO.CA  2009 (September) TX Limited Package (Black) 20 446 km, 2700 cc VVT-I, Auto Transmission, Black leather interior, 17" aluminum wheels, push button start, 7-seater, P/S, AC, PW, ABS, 4WD, 9 air bags, smart key, fog lamp, indicator mirror, side step, rear spoiler and more features. Tel. 688-5554.  hard-to-get vehicle parts including windscreen, computer box, doors, lights, engines, front half, back half, mirrors,window screen for all types of vehicles, spoiler, door visors, mud-flap for 2002 Rav-4, etc for Toyota, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Honda Isuzu, Fuzo, etc. at unbeatable prices. Contact Tel. 645-7800, 001597-866-6358.

 buy, sell used vehicles, we also trade in yours for another, Premio, Allion, Mazda 3, NZE Corolla, Raum, Vios, IST, Runx, 212 Carina, AT 192, all models of pickups, RZ buses. Call K. Persaud, Auto Sales, David of 169 Lamaha and De Abreu Streets, Newtown, under Blue Martini, 649-0329/2311841.   Ram 1500 4x4, 5.2 litres, black in colour, 158 000 kilometres just arrived from Toronto, on and off road wide tyres, with mag rims, come with spare alternator, water pump and starter motor, back rack, with four roof lights, side steps, bed rails, hitch, hood scoop, truck is raised for on and off road. Canon face off stereo with USB, Bluetooth and Aux, Rockford fast gate Amp, 2 ten-inch Cerwin Vega sub woofer, the truck has remote starter, truck is in Leguan Essequibo River $3 300 000 or best offer. Contact 668-3652, 668-3652, 416402-9834 Email for pictures RLAKRAJ@SYMPATICO.CA  ! Top quality re-condition e d v e h i c l e s Toyota Noah ;Toyota Voxy, Toyota IST (New Shape) Suzuk i S w i f t ; Daihatsu Move (660cc) Mercedes Benz C200 Compressor; Corolla AE100 Wagon; Honda CRV RD4; Land Cruiser (fully loaded); Mazda Proceed 4WD Extra-cab pickup; Toyota Hilux 4 W D E x t r a - cab pickups - 3RZ, 5L, 3L-Solid Differential; Mitsubishi Canter Trucks 3, TO NS OPEN TRAY, 2-TON 4WD; 3 - Tons Dump Truc k ; Nissan Atlas 2 Ton Truck. P r e - O r d e r y o ur units earl y and get the best prices. Full after-sales service a n d f i n a n c i n g a v ailable.                A name and service you can trust.\      LOT 185 CHARLOTTE & KING STREETS, MARAJ BUILDING. TEL. 227-0265, 227-1881, 629-5178. We buy and sell used cars and trade in your car for another. All prices are negotiable used cars and trade in your car for another All prices are negotiable.

USED RZ bus $850 000, Honda Accord $1M, small bus $1M, Vios $1.6M, Premio $2.7M unregistered, Tundra bubble back, 4wheel drive $3.4M, Tundra GRR series square back $2.4M, 318 BMW $3M, Nadia $1.85M,Toyota Rav4 $1.6M. Allion $2.05M, Cedia Lancer $1.1M, Honda Civic $1.1M, AT 192 $975 000, Corona 170 Wagon $850,000, Corona 210 $1.4M, AE 110 Corolla $1M, new model AT 212 $1.375M, Raum $1.250M,Tacoma $2.4M, Corolla Wagon $1.05M.   LOT 235 SOUTH ROAD AND LIGHT STREET BOURDA, GEORGETOWN. TEL. 629-5178, 223-8655 We buy and sell used cars and trade in your car for another All prices are negotiable.

USED RZ bus $850 000, Range Rover Des 5L engine Solid Deff $5M, Land Cruiser $4M, Honda Accord $1M, small bus $1M, Vios $1.6M, Premio $2.7M unregistered, Tundra bubble back, 4wheel drive $3.4M, Tundra GRR series square back $2.4M, 318 BMW $3M, Nadia $1.85M, Toyota Rav4 $1.6M, Allion $2.05M, Cedia Lancer $1.1M, Honda Civic $1.1M, AT 192 $975 000, Corona 170 Wagon $850,00, AE 110 Corolla $1M, new model AT 212 $1.375M, Raum $1.250M,Tacoma $2.4M, Corolla Wagon $1.05M, Corona 210 Wagon $1.4M

    Big sale now o n - To y o ta , A l l i o n , R a c t i s , CYLPHA, Vitz, 15 and 19 seats Pitbull, Belta, IST< Cami, AT 212, Axio, 9 seats Voxy, Picnic, Allex, Spacio, Passo, Vios, Avensis, IPsum, Rush, Hilux, Sienta, Alteeza, Runx, Celica, Platz, Wish, Vigo & Land Cruiser 4-wheel drive & single cab pickups, Corolla NZE 121 and Caldina Fielder Wagons, Hilux Xtra Cab, new and old models Premio BB Raum Prado, 4-Runner Land Cruiser, Pick-up Vitz Rav-4, Audi A4, Mercedes Benz E200, Mazda Demio, Rx7,. Rx8, Axela, Suzuki, Escudo, Honda Fit, CAPA, Civic, new and old models CRV, Nissan Cefiro, Murano, Tida, Latio, Datsun Pick-up 2x4, Vanette Van, x-Trail, BMW 318 and 320, Mitsubishi: Mirage, Lancer, Colt, Dingo, Pajero I.O. 2 4 4 S h e r i ff St r e e t . Te l . 2 2 7 2322, Fax 227-2330, 3 B a g o t s t o w n , E B D . Te l . 2 3 3 5151.

WANTED

WANTED

 seamstress. Contact Liz on 227-4223, 601-1591  Salesgirl to work in a cell phone store. Contact 629-1530.     h a n d a n d p a s t r y m a k e r. C o n t a c t 6 2 6 - 0 7 0 6 .           .  general domestic, must know to cook. 5 days per week, EBD. Tel. 677-3497.  Spray Painter for furniture, Handyman.

Call 225-6810.  Baby sitter to work 4 pm to 8pm must know to read. Call 644-3118, 223-5401, Rudy.  Accounting Clerk must know Point-of-Sale. Call 644-3118, 223-5401, Rudy. Maid preferably from the East Coast of Demerara. Call 6611553.  - HEAVY duty sewing machine 34 000 RPM motor. 6224386.

Maid to cook and clean.

Call between 07:30hrs and 16:00hrs. 225-6272, 227-5273. , stringers, video journalist. Apply MBC Media Centre mbc.media93@yahoo.com  Guards, urgently.

Call 661-5315, 680-0515 between 08:30hrs and 16:.  to work in Newtown area. Call Mr Budram 692-3831, 626-4180. Canter driver, 3 years experience, preferably from ECD. Tel. 621-8198.  experienced housekeeper, general domestic and cook. Suitable accommodation provided. Tel. 642-0636.  and female to work in factory, 18 years old and above.

Call 223-0090 for more information.

girls and porter boys.

Apply in person Daswaney's Sharon Building, 154 King Street Lacytown. Tel. 225-8036. male store assistant. Apply to K&B Mining and Hardware Supplies, 109 Regent Road, Bourda. Call 225-0349, 222-2475.

 all-round hairdresser at Expression Full Service Salon.

Call us on Tel. 226-7266. , Labourer and Welder to work at on ECD. Kindly contact Regency Homes, Le Re Souvenir on 226-0575.  in or live out babysitter. 225-4492, 225-6070.

Call Monday to Saturday 08:15hrs - 16:15hrs. -keeper urgently, 30 to 50 years old. Previous experience in similar capacity necessary. Contact 223-5709, 667-7888,  Dispatcher to work on shift basis. Call 231-2888, (07:00hrs - 15:00hrs). 680-0129 anytime. Training available.  worker for interior to sell in small shop. Must know to wash and cook,.Salary $80 000 monthly. Please call 6796082.\  Salesgirls.

Apply to Regent Household Electronics (big blue store) 143 Regent Road, Bourda, between Albert and Light Streets. Tel. No. 227-4402.  Security Guard living in Georgetown to work at apartment building between 19:00hrs and 07:00hrs daily. Please call 625-4328.  Taxi Drivers with and without car, Crown Cabs. Visit office at 317 East St, North Cummingsburg, Dispatchers for Kitty base. 2259698.  Gardener, $15,000 per week. Must live on the East Coast Demerara. Must be available immediately. Please call 220-2352 or 2201785 , Housekeepers and Bartenders to work at guest house 6 days a week. Attractive salary. Call 227-2186, 2277-2189.  licensed driver to work for factory located in Georgetown.

Age 25-40 years. Experience in Sales would be an asset. Tel. 2273341, 699-1212. /Mechanic to work in the interior. Interested persons can contact 625-5136 from 08:00hrs to 16:00hrs daily. Serious applicants only.

Joyce inspires Ireland to famous win ...

From back page the deep hitting to leg, and Gayle then chipped Alex Cusack to long-on for a subdued 18 off 19 balls on his return from injury.

That turned out to be the highest score of the innings, as Ireland kept a lid on the hosts for the duration.

At the halfway stage, West Indies were 58 for 2, going at less than a run a ball, and it got worse when George Dockrell had another big hitter, Marlon Samuels, stumped. West Indies were being throttled by a battery of miserly medium pace and another partnership failed to achieve escape velocity when Dwayne Bravo sliced to third man trying to hit Max Sorensen on the up.

Lendl Simmons was caught in the deep and two overs later Tim Murtagh yorked Andre Russell for 15, making him the fifth batsman to reach double figures but not pass 20.

Two more wickets fell but 27 runs from the last three overs took West Indies scrambling beyond three figures, though it looked a barely respectable score. Ireland have shown by now that respect is the least they deserve. (ESPN Cricinfo)

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advance to the second round and was down to face Ashley Khalil (minus three handicap) who defeated Karensa Fernandes (plus 12 handicap) 15-13, 15-13.

Two-time junior Caribbean champion Ben Mekdeci (minus 10 handicap) beat Anya Persaud (plus 12 handicap) 15-12, 16-14 and was down to play Stephen Fernandes (plus seven handicap) last evening.

Stephen Fernandes defeated Wayne Alphonso (plus 12 handicap) 11-15, 16-14, 15-12 in a first round fixture.

Also in winners’ row on Tuesday evening were Daniel Islam (plus 11 handicap) who beat Rohandev Persaud (Plus 13 handicap) 14-16, 15-13, 16-14; Pablo Mundini (plus seven handicap) who defeated Alex Chakes (plus 11 handicap) 15-11, 17-15; Anthony Islam (plus 12) who beat Jamaal Douglas (plus 11) 15-11, 16-14; Anthony Joseph (plus 12) who defeated Stephen Persaud (plus nine) 15-12, 16-14; and Ryan Rahaman (plus six) who beat Ashley DeGroot (plus two) 15-12,15-13.

Also listed to play last evening were Alec Melville versus Joseph, Daniel Islam versus Regan Pollard (minus 16), and Rahaman versus Robin Low. The tournament will conclude on Saturday.

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Australia, Afghanistan advance in ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2014 THREE-TIME former champions and last tournament’s losing finalists Australia and dark horse Afghanistan progressed from Group B to the next round of the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup UAE 2014 on the final day of the first round matches yesterday..

Jake Doran scored 99 not out, as Australia defeated Bangladesh by 74 runs after the Asian side were set a victory target of 245 runs, but required 231 runs to move to the next round ahead of Australia on a better net run-rate, while Afghanistan scored 130 runs in boundaries as it sprinted to the 192-run target in under 26 overs to beat Namibia by four wickets at Abu Dhabi Oval 2.

In the other matches on day six of the 16-day tournament, India and Pakistan romped to one-sided victories in Group A. Sanju Samson scored 85 and Kuldeep Yadav grabbed four for 10 as India routed Papua New Guinea by 245 runs while Imam-ulHaq scored 133 - highest individual score of the tournament to date - and Karamat Ali captured five for 36 as Pakistan brushed aside the challenge of Scotland by 146 runs at ICC Academy 2.

Following the completion of the first round matches, India, Pakistan (both Group A), Australia, Afghanistan (both Group B), South Africa, West Indies (both Group C) and Sri Lanka, England (both Group D) have qualified for the Super League quarterfinals, while Scotland, PNG (both Group A), Bangladesh, Namibia (both Group B), Zimbabwe, Canada (both Group C), New Zealand and UAE (both Group D) will now feature in the Place Championship.

Following today and Friday’s rest days, the tournament will commence on Saturday when Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka in the quarter-final at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, and India will squareoff against England at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in front of Star Sports cameras.

In the Plate Championship matches in Abu Dhabi, Bangladesh will meet Canada and Zimbabwe will face Namibia.

The Australia-Bangladesh match was expected to be the feature match of the final day, but it turned it to be an anti-climax as the Asian side lost their last seven wickets for 42 runs to be dismissed for 170 while chasing 245 for victory.

Left-arm fast bowler Ben Ashkenazi and leg-spinner Thomas

Andrews took three for 33 and three for 35, respectively to bowl their side to the top of Group A. Earlier, Doran hit eight fours in a 124-ball 99 not out to lift Australia to 244 for six after it was in some bother at 61 for four. Doran added 105 runs for the fifth wicket with captain Alex Gregory (48).

Afghanistan were on a mission against Namibia as they scored 130 out of 196 runs in boundaries as they raced to victory in 25.3 overs. Hashmatullah Shaidi slapped six fours and a six in a 43-ball 52 and Mohammad Mujtaba clobbered eight fours and two sixes in a 30-ball 50 after Muslim Musa had taken three for 35 to restrict Namibia to 192 for nine in their 50 overs.

India gave a cricketing lesson to Papua New Guinea (PNG) when they won by 245 runs.

Sanju Samson slammed a ruthless 85 off 48 balls with eight fours and four sixes and opener Ankush Bains hit a 83-ball 59 (5x4, 1x6) as India scored an impressive 301 for six with the last 10 overs producing 98 runs, including 50 off the final 30 balls.

Kuldeep Yadav, who took a hat-trick in his previous match against Scotland, then returned figures of 8.2-1-10-4 and fast bowler Monu Kumar claimed three for 13 as PNG were bundled out for 56 in 28.2 overs.

Imam-ul-Haq was on song at ICC Academy 2 when he moved to the top of leading run-getters to date (260 runs) with an attractive 133 that was punctuated with 13 fours and a six from 137 balls.

Imam, nephew of former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq, added 161 runs for the second wicket with Hasan Raza (57) and 69 runs for the third wicket with Saud Shakeel (40) as Pakistan posted a colossal 308 for seven in 50 overs.

Leg-spinner Karamat Ali then produced the best bowling performance of the tournament to date when he returned figures of 7.50-36-5 as Scotland were spun out for 162 with only opener Andrew Umeed with 65 offering some resistance.

Namibia’s Bredwell Wessells, who took four for 58 against Afghanistan, is the leading wicket-taker after the first round matches with nine wickets. Yadav is occupying second place with eight wickets, while there is a

Sanju Samson struck eight fours and four sixes in his 48-ball 85.

five-way tie for the third place with Alei Nao of PNG, Sri Lanka’s Anuk Fernando, Ray Jordan of the West Indies, Karamat Ali of Pakistan and India’s Deepak Hooda all having seven wickets.

Scores in brief In Group A, India beat PNG by 245 runs at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

India 301-6, 50 overs (Sanju Samson 85, Ankush Bains 59, Akhil Herwadkar 37, Shreyas Iyer 36, Vijay Zol 35, Sarfaraz Khan 34 not out; Alei Nao 3-46, Sakavai Gebai 2-73) PNG 56 all out, 28.2 overs (Riley Hekure 20; Kuldeep Yadav 4-10, Monu Kumar 3-13, Deepak Hooda 2-5) Man-of-the-match – Sanju Samson (India)

In Group A, Pakistan beat Scotland by 146 runs at ICC Academy 2.

Pakistan 308-7, 50 overs (Imam-ul-Haq 133, Hasan Raza 57, Saud Shakeel 40, Kamran Ghulam 34; Chris Sole 3-69, Gavin Main 2-89) Scotland 162 all out, 39.5 overs (Andrew Umeed 65, Kyle Stirling 26, Alex Baum 26; Karamat Ali 5-36, Amad Butt 2-22) Man-of-the-match – Imam-ul-Haq (Pakistan) In Group B, Australia beat Bangladesh by 74 runs at Zayed Cricket Stadium.

Australia 244-6, 50 overs (Jake Doran 99 not out, Alex Gregory 48, Matthew Short 36, James Bazley 24; Nihaduzzaman 2-32) Bangladesh 170 all out, 42 overs, (Shadman Islam 49, Litton Das 43, Mosaddek Hossain 29; Ben Ashkenazi 3-33, Thomas Andrews 3-35, Guy Walker 2-20) Man-of-the-match – Jake Doran (Australia)

In Group B, Afghanistan beat Namibia by four wickets at Abu Dhabi Oval 2.

Namibia 192-9, 50 overs (Gerhard Erasmus 84, Malan Kruger 25; Muslim Musa 3-35, Sharafuddin Ashraf 2-30) Afghanistan 196-6, 25.3 overs (Hashmatullah Shaidi 52, Mohammad Mujtaba 50, Nasir Jamal 39 not out, Ihsanullah 31, Bredwell Wessells 4-58) Man-of-the-match – Mohammad Mujtaba (Afghanistan) Saturday’s fixtures (quarterfinals): Super League: Saturday February 22 – Sri Lanka v Pakistan, Sharjah Cricket Stadium; *India v England, Dubai International Cricket Stadium Sunday February 23 – South Africa v Afghanistan, Sharjah Cricket Stadium; *Australia v West Indies, Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Plate Championship Saturday February 22 – Bangladesh v Canada, Zayed Cricket Stadium; Zimbabwe v Namibia, Abu Dhabi Oval 2 Sunday February 23 –UAE v Scotland, Zayed Cricket Stadium; New Zealand v PNG, Abu Dhabi Oval 1

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Smith focusing on South Africa’s Busta ‘Champion of Champions’ skills, not Johnson ‘hype’

By Nick Said PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - (Reuters) - South Africa have not put too much emphasis on the ferocious performance of Mitchell Johnson as they head into the second Test against Australia at St George’s Park today, Graeme Smith said.

Johnson took 12 wickets and landed Ryan McLaren in hospital and out of the second Test, with delayed concussion as he steered Australia to a crushing 281-run victory in Pretoria over the weekend.

But captain Smith said the South African batsmen have no fear of facing the left-arm fast bowler and believes they will be better prepared to tackle him in Port Elizabeth.

“It’s important not to get caught up in the hype (around Johnson),” Smith told reporters yesterday.

“Obviously we know Mitchell has bowled extremely well, bowled aggressively. We all know that creates headlines, creates stories, creates fanfare.

“Certainly there’s a huge amount of respect in our team for someone who is performing well, but it’s important not to get caught up in that, and focus on what’s important, and that’s we performing well and getting our skills right.”

Johnson got Smith out

cheaply in both innings in Pretoria, but the left-handed batsman backed himself to find a way to play the Australian.

“I’ve faced Mitchell a lot of times - times where he’s had the better of me and times I’ve had the better of him,” Smith said.

“One dismissal doesn’t make you lose credibility. There are a lot of guys who’ve been able to perform against the fastest bowlers in the world over a long time. I’ve made a career out of looking ugly. If I can keep doing that I’ll be happy.”

Smith does not believe there will be too many demons in the wicket, although it does have a healthy covering of grass which should make it quick.

“It is not a ground we come to a lot on the Test circuit, but it looks like a pretty normal PE wicket to me. We would love a result wicket,” he said.

Smith suggested that the team have put any lingering doubts from the Pretoria mauling behind them.

“It’s important you have the ability to respond and know how to respond,” he said. “Experience plays a big role there, in terms of performances to fall back on. This week, it’s about not carrying too much baggage from Pretoria and making sure we can put it into our performance here.”

Albion, Port Mourant, Young Warriors and RHTGG to clash in semifinals on Saturday

Ready for Mitchell? Graeme Smith gets a working over in the nets at Port Elizabeth, yesterday.

THE semifinals in this year’s Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club-organised Guyana Beverage Company-sponsored Busta ‘Champion of Champions’ tournament would be contested this weekend in the Ancient County of Berbice.

The two matches which promise to be closely contested will see Albion oppose Port Mourant at the Port Mourant ground while defending champions Rose Hall Town Gizmos and Gadgets would oppose arch rivals Young Warriors at the Area “H” ground.

Rose Hall Town Gizmos and Gadgets would be spearheaded by Delbert Hicks, Royston Crandon, Jason Sinclair, Dominic Rikhi, Akshay Homraj, Clinton Pestano, Khemraj Mahadeo and Eon Hooper while Young Warriors would depend heavily on Kevin Ramdeen, Linden Austin, Suresh Dhanai, Ishwar Singh, Veteran Hubern Evans, Vishal Mohabir and Kassim Khan.

Albion, if at full strength would be led by discarded West Indies opener Sewnarine Chattergoon, with support from Veerasammy Permaul, Devendra Bishoo the hard-hitting Jonathan Foo, Anthony Bramble, Shiraz Ramcharran and Kandasammy Surujnarine.

Port Mourant, on the other hand, would be hoping that Andrew Lyght Jr, Joshua Ramsammy, Yogendra Harrinarine, Devendra Thakurdeen and veteran left-arm spinner Robert Moore will turn in the same performance and even much better as they did in the first round against Bermine.

All matches will start at 09:30hrs. The date and venues for the final would be decided by the organisers after consulting with the sponsor and NCN Radio as the final would be broadcast live on radio.

Watson’s selection no longer elementary for Australia

By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE, Australia (Reuters) - The perennial fitness battles of Shane Watson are likely to rule the all-rounder out of Australia’s second Test against South Africa.

Watson’s unique ability to hog the spotlight whether playing or languishing injured on the sidelines may be unmatched in Test

Australia all-rounder Shane Watson

cricket, but another win for Australia in Port Elizabeth could put the 32-year-old’s career at a crossroads.

Struggling to recover from yet another calf injury, Watson trained apart from the team on Tuesday.

One of the game’s great survivors, the barrel-chested Queenslander has clawed his way back into the team after each breakdown, but his place in Michael Clarke’s team has rarely seemed so precarious.

Like so many times before, Watson’s injury in the lead-up to the first Test at Centurion disrupted Australia’s plans, forcing selectors to hastily reshuffle the team, blood a debutant in Alex Doolan and fly in Test exile Shaun Marsh.

Unlike times past, Watson’s replacements proved their worth as Marsh scored an important century and number three batsman Doolan a defiant second innings 89 against South Africa’s vaunted pace attack, helping to set up a thumping 281-run win over the world’s top-ranked Test nation.

The Australian public has long been accustomed to the soap opera-like intrigue surrounding the player’s fitness, but has become increasingly weary of the line that a half-fit Watson is better than no Watson at all.

“It remains an unexplained mystery why Watson, at 32 and with such an agonisingly prolonged history of injury breakdowns, can just come and go from the Australian team virtually at his own discretion,” cricket pundit Kim Hagdorn wrote in a column published

by News Ltd media.

“He seemingly walks back in whenever he decides he is fit and ahead of other contenders who have to overcome searching selection claims with performances at the minor and pathway levels to the privilege of playing with the nation’s highest profile sporting outfit.”

Australia coach and selector Darren Lehmann has declined to back Watson’s return to the side, even if fit.

“It’s very hard to fit him in if you’re winning,” Lehmann said this week. “We have to see what the wicket’s like, whether we need that extra bowling option.”

Once deemed essential to give Australia’s pace attack a rest by tying up an end and taking a timely wicket with his medium pacers, Watson took only two wickets from his 85.3 overs in the northern Ashes series.

The resurgence of Mitchell Johnson and endurance of fellow paceman Ryan Harris, also no stranger to injury troubles, saw Watson bowl sparingly in the return Ashes series Down Under.

Lehmann has cast doubt on Watson’s selection on the strength of his batting alone, however, which has yielded only four centuries from 51 matches.

Batting at number three, Watson scored 345 runs at an average of 38.33 in the return Ashes series, but the runs flowed largely when the hosts had their foot on England’s throat.

Deciding on a solid number three has been Australia’s bugbear since the retirement of former captain Ricky Ponting over a year ago, and Clarke’s lavish praise for Doolan may not be music to Watson’s ears.

“Alex certainly looked comfortable at Test level,” Clarke wrote in his News Ltd column yesterday.

“He played South Africa’s quality pace attack exceptionally well on a very difficult wicket.

“Alex knew exactly what was expected of him when we walked on to Centurion Park, and performed accordingly.”

Australia has worked hard to groom all-rounders Moises Henriques and James Faulkner, with the latter denied a possible start at Centurion after breaking down with a knee injury before the tour.

With Watson sidelined and Henriques 12th man, spectators at Centurion were treated to the novel sight of opener David Warner flinging down some medium pacers rather than his rough-and-ready leg-spin.

“They’re coming out alright,” paceman Peter Siddle said of Warner’s work in the nets.

Once condemned as “sometimes” a team player by Cricket Australia’s high performance chief Pat Howard, Watson has been studiously giving Henriques pointers in South Africa.

If Australia continue to cover their bases in Port Elizabeth, however, Watson’s contributions may be limited to the sidelines.

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Men’s squads confirmed for ICC World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014

… West Indies retain 12 players from the side that won the title in 2012; Bangladesh name six players who will feature in their fifth successive ICC World Twenty20 tournament THE International Cricket Council (ICC) yesterday announced that 15 of the 16 men’s squads for next month’s ICC World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014 have been confirmed.

Bangladesh will square off against Afghanistan in the tournament opener in Mirpur on February 16, while former champions India and Pakistan will go head-to-head in the first match of the Super 10 stage at the same venue on March 21.

The final will be played in Mirpur on April 6, while Chittagong and Sylhet are the

Darren Bravo, Fidel Edwards and Kieron Pollard.

India have retained three players who were members of the side that defeated Pakistan by five runs in the inaugural event in Johannesburg in 2007.

These players are captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Yuvraj Singh.

However, six players from the 2012 event will return to Bangladesh as India aim to reclaim the title, namely Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma and Yuvraj.

Pakistan’s side includes

The squad includes eight players from the 2012 tournament (Bailey, Daniel Christian, Brad Hogg, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, David Warner, Shane Watson and Cameron White), while five of them (Brad Haddin, Mitchell Johnson, Warner, Watson and White) featured in the final in Barbados in 2010.

Ireland have retained 13 players from the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2013, which it won after defeating Afghanistan by 68 runs at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

The only two changes are An-

Rubel Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Shamsur Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan, Sohag Gazi, Tamim Iqbal England: Stuart Broad (captain), Ravi Bopara, Tim Bresnan, Jos Buttler, Jade Dernbach, Alex Hales, Chris Jordan, Michael Lumb, Moeen Ali, Eoin Morgan, Stephen Parry, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, James Tredwell, Luke Wright Hong Kong: Jamie Atkinson (captain), Aizaz Khan, Mark Chapman, Ehsan Nawaz, Haseeb Amjad, Babar Hayat, Irfan Ahmed, Roy Lamsam, Munir Dar, Nadeem Ahmed, Najeeb Amar, Nizakat Khan, Kinchit Shah, Tanwir Afzal, Waqas Barkat India: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (captain), Varun Aaron, Stuart Binny, Shikhar Dhawan, Ravindra Jadeja, Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Amit Mishra, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin, Suresh Raina, Mohammad Shami, Mohit Sharma, Rohit Sharma, Yuvraj Singh Ireland: William Porterfield (captain), Alex Cusack, George Dockrell, Ed Joyce, Andy McBrine, Tim Murtagh, Kevin O’Brien, Niall O’Brien, Andrew Poynter, James Shannon, Max Sorensen, Paul Stirling, Stuart Thompson, Gary Wilson, Craig Young

Nepal: Paras Khadka (captain), Pradeep Airee, Prithu Baskota, Binod Bhandari, Naresh Budhaayer, Shakti Gauchan, Sompal Kami, Avinash Karn, Subash Khakurel, Gyanendra Malla, Jitendra Mukhiya, Sagar Pun, Basant Regmi, Sharad Vesawkar, Rahul Vishwakarma Netherlands: Peter Borren (captain), Wesley Barresi, Logan van Beek, Mudassar Bukhari, Ben Cooper, Tim Gruijters, Timm van der Gugten, Tom Heggelman, Vivian Kingma, Ahsan Malik, Stephan Myburgh, Michael Rippon, Pieter Seelaar, Michael Swart, Eric Szwarczynski New Zealand: Brendon McCullum (captain), Corey Anderson, Trent Boult, Anton Devcich, Martin Guptill, Ronnie Hira, Mitchell McClenaghan, Nathan McCullum, Kyle Mills, Colin Munro, James Neesham, Luke Ronchi, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Kane Williamson Pakistan: Mohammad Hafeez (captain), Ahmed Shehzad, Bilawal Bhatti, Junaid Khan, Kamran Akmal, Saeed Ajmal, Shahid Afridi, Sharjeel Khan, Shoaib Malik, Sohaib Maqsood, Sohail Tanvir, Mohammad Talha, Umar Akmal, Umar Gul, Zulfiqar Babar South Africa: Francois du

Plessis (captain), Quinton de Kock, AB de Villiers, Farhaan Behardien, Hashim Amla, JP Duminy, Beuran Hendricks, Imran Tahir, David Miller, Albie Morkel, Morne Morkel, Wayne Parnell, Aaron Phangiso, Dale Steyn, Lonwabo Tsotsobe Sri Lanka: Dinesh Chandimal (captain), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Rangana Herath, Mahela Jayawardena, Nuwan Kulasekara, Suranga Lakmal, Lasith Malinga, Angelo Mathews, Ajantha Mendis, Kusal Perera, Thisara Perera, Seekkuge Prasanna, Kumar Sangakkara, Sachithra Senanayake, Lahiru Thirimanne United Arab Emirates: Khurram Khan (captain), Ahmed Raza, Amjad Ali, Amjad Javed, Asadullah Shareef, Faizan Asif, Kamran Shahzad, Manjula Guruge, Moaaz Qazi, Rohan Mustafa, Swapnil Patil, Rohit Singh, Shadeep Silva, Shaiman Anwar, Vikrant Shetty West Indies: Darren Sammy (captain), Samuel Badree, Dwayne Bravo, Johnson Charles, Sheldon Cotterell, Andre Fletcher, Chris Gayle, Sunil Narine, Denesh Ramdin, Ravi Rampaul, Andre Russell, Marlon Samuels, Krishmar Santokie, Lendl Simmons, Dwayne Smith.

More Champions League away joy as Bayern, Atletico win SHELDON COTTERELL other two venues to be used for the tournament.

The cut-off date for the submission of 15-player squads was February 16 and all but Zimbabwe submitted their squads to the ICC before the deadline.

Zimbabwe requested an extension, which was accepted by the ICC. The cut-off date for 14-member women’s squads is February 23. The 10-team ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014 will start in Sylhet on March 23, with the semifinals and final to be held on the same day and at the same venue as the men’s.

Defending champions West Indies have retained 12 players who were members of the side that defeated Sri Lanka by 36 runs in Colombo to win the 2012 event.

The three newcomers are Sheldon Cotterell, Andre Fletcher and Krishmar Santokie, who have replaced the experienced but injured trio of

seven players from the squad that lifted the trophy at Lord’s in 2009. These players are Ahmed Shahzad, Kamran Akmal, Saeed Ajmal, Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Sohail Tanvir and Umar Gul. England have retained Stuart Broad, Ravi Bopara, Tim Bresnan, Michael Lumb, Eoin Morgan, James Tredwell and Luke Wright from the side that defeated Australia by seven wickets in Barbados in 2010.

Hosts Bangladesh could be the most experienced side going into the tournament as it includes as many as six players who also played in the first event in South Africa almost seven years ago. These players are captain Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Mashrafe Mortaza, Abdur Razzak, Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal.

George Bailey will lead Australia’s charge to become only the third country after India and the West Indies to win all three ICC majors.

drew Poynter and Craig Young replacing John Mooney and the retired Trent Johnston.

Squads: Afghanistan: Mohammad Nabi (captain), Asghar Stanikzai, Dawlat Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Hamid Hassan, Hamza Hotak, Karim Sadiq, Mirwais Ashraf, Najibullah Taraki, Najibullah Zadran, Nawroz Mangal, Samiullah Shenwari, Mohammad Shahzad, Shafiqullah, Shapoor Zadran Australia: George Bailey (captain), Daniel Christian, Nathan Coulter-Nile, James Faulkner, Aaron Finch, Brad Haddin, Brad Hodge, Brad Hogg, Mitchell Johnson, Glenn Maxwell, James Muirhead, Mitchell Starc, David Warner, Shane Watson, Cameron White Bangladesh: Mushfiqur Rahim (captain), Al-Amin Hossain, Anamul Haque, Farhad Reza, Mahmudullah, Mashrafe Mortaza, Mominul Haque, Nasir Hossain, Abdur Razzak,

By Mark Pangallo LONDON, England - (Reuters) - Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid made it four away wins from the opening four Champions League last16 first leg matches when they triumphed at Arsenal and AC Milan respectively yesterday.

Holders Bayern defeated Arsenal 2-0 at The Emirates while Atletico scraped past AC Milan 1-0 at the San Siro.

Toni Kroos opened the scoring in London for Pep Guardiola’s side when he curled a stunning right-foot shot into the top corner in the 54th minute.

Atletico Madrid’s Diego Costa (not seen) scores as AC Milan’s goalkeeper Christian Abbiati fails to save during their Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match at the San Siro stadium in Milan, yesterday.

Second-half substitute Thomas Mueller headed the second goal for Bayern in the 88th minute following a cross from Philipp Lahm.

An incident-packed first half yielded two missed penalties and a sending-off.

Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil’s weak spot kick was easily palmed away by Manuel Neuer in the eighth minute and Bayern’s David Alaba smacked his penalty against a post after keeper Wojciech Szczesny was dismissed for bringing down Arjen Robben in the area.

At the San Siro, striker Diego Costa secured victory for Atletico when his powerful header nestled in the net with seven minutes to go.

On Tuesday night, Barcelona won 2-0 at Manchester City while Paris St Germain romped to a 4-0 victory at Bayer Leverkusen.

The other four first-leg ties will be staged next week.

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Professor Seecharan thrills audience on history of Everest Cricket Club

By Calvin Roberts “FOLLOWING his return to then British Guiana in 1914 from England, where he had the distinct privilege of meeting with Ranjitsinhji, the Maharaja Jam Sahib of Nawanagar, John Aloysius Veerasawmy, he founded the East Indian Cricket Club

ce, and a Muslim, with the club first being located in Queenstown on December 13, 1915 on land leased to it by Veerasawmy, on which a pavilion was built.”

This piece of history on the Camp Road-based Everest Cricket Club was made known to the public last Tuesday night by Professor Clem Seecharan, BA, MA, PhD who

He was at the time addressing an audience that included Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr Frank Anthony, Attorney-at-Law Stephen Lewis, Honorary Secretary of the Guyana Cricket Board Anand Sanasie, Guyana and West Indies middle- order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul and well known historian Tota

100th Anniversary this year and which saw the Seecharan make the feature address, following brief remarks from Dr Anthony, Mangar and ECC president Rajesh Singh.

According to Professor Seecharan, the club’s very first executive (1915-1916) was: Thomas Flood (president), RR Kerry (vice-pres-

Here is how the Everest Cricket Club began. Professor Clem Seecharan (at podium regales his audience on how the Everest Cricket Club was founded, while at the head table from second left, Rajesh Singh, Stephen Lewis, Dr Frank Anthony, Tota Mangar and Shivnarine Chanderpaul pay keen attention.

(EICC), which later became Everest Cricket Club, with the support of prominent Indo-Guyanese.”

These included Alladat Khan, a bookkeeper from Berbi-

is a writer/historian of the Indo-Caribbean experience, born in Guyana, grew up in East Berbice, Corentyne and obtained his doctorate at the University of Warwick.

Mangar.

The occasion was dubbed ‘An evening with Professor Clem Seecharan’ and was held in the upper pavilion of the Club which is celebrating its

ident), JA Veerasawmy (secretary/treasurer), E Bacchus, RB Gajraj, Francis Kawall, JS Pariag, A. Rohomon, J. Rohomon, R. Rohoman, P. Sawh, J. Subryan (committee

Brazil prosecutors begin probe of World Cup stadium’s safety CUIABA, Brazil - (Reuters) Prosecutors yesterday began their evaluation of whether a World Cup stadium in Cuiabá, Brazil, is safe following an October fire there.

They said they did not expect to deliver a verdict until at least the end of the month.

Federal prosecutor Bianca de Britto led a group of engineers inspecting the unfinished Arena Pantanal, one of 12 Brazilian stadiums due to host games of the soccer tournament that opens on June 12.

Reuters reported on Saturday that the stadium suffered “structural damage” in the October 25 fire, according to a previously undisclosed 18-page report prepared in December by the Mato Grosso state Public Ministry, an independent judicial body.

State government officials have said damage was much more limited than the Public Ministry described, and it

has since been repaired. The secretary general of world soccer body FIFA, Jerome Valcke, said on Tuesday that, following an independent consultant’s visit, he is convinced the facility is safe.

However, Britto said data provided so far by the stadium’s builders is “not conclusive in terms of confirming the Arena Pantanal’s safety.”

She said federal prosecutors want to see a full evaluation of the structure’s soundness conducted by the stadium’s original designer, or an independent engineer, before they allow games to be played there.

The state Public Ministry is conducting its own separate investigation, which has been delayed until next week because that is the soonest that inspectors from Brasilia can come to Cuiabá, prosecutor Clovis de Almeida told Reuters.

“Only after that visit will

we know for certain the stadium’s condition,” he said by telephone.

Brazil’s World Cup preparations have been plagued by numerous construction delays and accidents that have killed six workers. The government says that despite some setbacks the tournament will bring economic benefits and enhance the country’s image as a good tourist destination and rising economic power.

Almeida and other prosecutors have said they do not trust the state government’s assurances because officials continue to play down the severity of the fire. Full disclosure of the fire’s magnitude could have slowed down construction at a time when the stadium was already badly behind schedule, the prosecutors say.

The Public Ministry’s report includes photos showing melted concrete and other damage to elements it said were part of the

Arena Pantanal’s core structure.

FIFA had said before the report’s release that it was aware only of more minor damage to insulation, piping and electrical cables, among other components, from the fire.

Alysson Sander, a senior official at the Mato Grosso state government agency overseeing construction of the stadium, said “there is no global damage to the structure.”

“Tests were done, and the Arena’s structure will support the flow of the crowd,” Sander said.

Police say the Arena Pantanal fire may have been caused by arson, but no arrests have been made.

The World Cup matches scheduled for Cuiabá are: June 13, between Chile and Australia; June 17, between Russia and South Korea; June 21, between Nigeria and Bosnia, and June 24, between Japan and Colombia.

members) and J.A. Luckhoo (captain).

Governor Egerton and a large crowd attended the first match played at the EICC ground in Queenstown, on December 18, 1915.

He added, “Initially, the club participated in the second division competition that was known as the Garnett Cup, in 1915 and was one of the four teams that tied for first place in 1919, even though they won the Garnett Cup in 1925, 1926 and 1927 - the first club to do so on three successive occasions.

In 1927 the club’s application to be promoted to the first division Parker Cup was rejected, because the Queenstown ground was not big enough, hence they acquired a lease on a large piece of swampy land on Camp Road, a few hundred yards from the ocean.

The land was quickly transformed into a proper cricket ground, with a sizeable pavilion and the new EICC ground was opened on April 30, 1928 by Governor Cecil Rodwell and the club was admitted to the first division in 1929, to compete for the Parker Cup.” Known for his historical facts, Professor Seecharan would have seen many heads within the audience nodding in agreement as he related the struggles the-then EICC had to endure in order to achieve first division status.

“Mohamed Insanally succeeded JA Luckhoo as EICC captain in 1919 and remained captain until 1927, when he was succeeded by A. Rohoman while Thomas Flood was succeeded by HB Gajraj as president and on June 24 1929, Reverend CF Andrews, a personal friend of Gandhi, addressed EICC members on the subject of Indian unity.

He was satisfied with the state of affairs in British Guiana and counselled EICC members and other Indians to recognise the unifying role and to continue supporting the club, hence in 1929 the EICC executive included HB Gajraj (president), Francis Kawall (vice-president), Ramprashad (junior vice-president), David Iloo (secretary) and Ranjit Singh (captain from 1930 to 1941),” stated Seecharan.

He added, “The EICC provided many players for matches between the Indians of British Guiana and the Indians of Trinidad, which began in 1914, with JA Veerasawmy playing first class cricket for British Guiana in 1921 and 1922 while he was an EICC member, but the club did not play first division cricket at that time.

However in 1937, Chatterpaul ‘Doosha’ Persaud, an EICC member playing first division cricket for the club, made a sensational first class debut for British Guiana against Barbados, at Bourda scoring 174 in his very first first-class innings while adding 381 with Peter Bayley (268) as British

Guiana won by an innings and 229 runs” said Seecharan, who wished the club well in their centenary observations.

Today, the ECC facility has been used for international and regional matches and was one of two practice venues in Guyana, when the country hosted matches in the International Cricket Council’s 2007 World Cup. They currently compete in Georgetown Cricket Association competitions, such as the Hadi’s Mall first division two-day competition, GCA/Carib Beer T20 and 2-innings competition and Noble House Seafoods two-day second division competition.

In addition to the above-mentioned, the club now boasts within its ranks of membership, Chanderpaul who last year became the first West Indian to play 150 Test matches, while he currently holds the record for most unbeaten centuries, along with the other records he boasts to his name.

Lewis later said the club has realised many achievements, but the most prized one is the acquisition of Chanderpaul to its ranks, one that he hopes will help improve the cricket programme at the club, while at the same time catapult them to the pinnacle of the sport in Guyana.

In his opening remarks, Singh expressed a warm welcome to the small but appreciative audience who came to celebrate with the club, saying another page in its history would have been written at the end of the proceedings.

“Professor Seecharan is probably one of if not the first individual to have put into writing, the ECC and having him back here is truly a special achievement now that we are 100 and still batting and while I would not go into much details, I do know that celebrating a milestone or an achievement is always something to look forward to and is excited about,” said Singh.

He added, “Every anniversary is important so I guess you can say that this 100th year is a golden one. To have achieved it is in itself something worthy of celebrating.

To be able to look back, not only to mere existence over years, but to years filled with success and achievements however small, is most gratifying.

This road has not been an easy one, but despite the challenges, we somehow find a way to come back through on the bright side and I wish to say in conclusion, together we achieve, so let’s all work together for the betterment of the Everest Cricket Club.”

Dr Anthony called it a milestone year for the club, even as he challenged them to document the feats of the club, so that the many young players, who are present today and even those to come in the future will have the history of the club at their fingertips.

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Antigua 17 to be highlighted during ODIs ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Seventeen national cricketers who have represented West Indies over the past 40 years will be highlighted during the first of three One Day International matches at Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Grounds.

This is according to Events Coordinator Brenda Lee Browne who said that on February 28, the day of the first ODI against England, visitors and nationals alike would have an opportunity to see all 17 of these players together for the first time.

“We are going to have 17 of them parade during the lunch break around the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Grounds so we need all of Antigua’s cricket fans and lovers to come out and support our guys,” Lee Browne

said.

“It’s also the 40th anniversary of the debut by Anderson Montgomery Everton Roberts and we’ve had 17 in the last 40 years – we haven’t even counted the Leewards – from Antigua in the last 40 years that have represented us on the West Indies.”

The 17 players are Andy Roberts, Sir Vivian Richards, Eldine Baptiste, Richie Richardson, Winston Benjamin, Curtly Ambrose, Kenny Benjamin, Hamish Anthony, Ridley Jacobs, Sylvester Joseph and Kerry Jeremy.

The other players are Austin Richards Jr, Devon Thomas, Gavin Tonge, Anthony Martin, Dave Joseph and Dominican-born Adam Sanford.

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RICHIE RICHARDSON stated that special ticketing tographer around Antigua and privileges are available to both he will take the photographs the elderly and very young. of cars and vehicles with that “Persons who are over 70 bumper-sticker. can go up to the ticket office “If we take your photograph with an ID and collect a ticket for which they don’t have to pay. It’s a free ticket. We are just asking those persons when they come to the matches just to walk with their identification because they will need to do an ID check at the gate when they come in with that free ticket to ensure that it is the same person.

GUYANA’S best golfers will Tickets are $40 for unreserved, descend upon the Lusignan $55 for reserved,” he said.

Golf Course from 11:00hrs Khan added that children on Saturday, to play in the under the age of 12 would get Heineken Cup; the first of its a free ticket when accompakind to be played under the nied by an adult with a ticket.

Ansa McAl imported beer.

Patrons, however, are reminded Heineken, known for its to enquire about the Under-12s’ sponsorship of several of the ticket when making a purchase at any of the outlets. world’s biggest sporting events, Fans can also win tickets for will be setting the bar by prothe upcoming matches by simviding great prizes along with ply applying a bumper sticker.

Heineken branded golf premi“There is a roving phoums for the top finishers with

CURTLY AMBROSE he said. and select it then automatically you win tickets and I will send West Indies will host Enyou (Good Morning JoJo) the gland for three ODIs on Febcar numbers on Friday for it ruary 28, March 2 and March to be announced here and on 5. (The Antigua Observer) .

Thursday next week as well,”

Heineken Cup Gold tournament to tee off on Saturday

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Female shooter Vidushi Persaud wins Pistol competition LEADING female pistol shooter Vidushi Persaud won the GNRA Smallbore Section of the Guyana National Rifle Association’s (GNRA) first competition for 2014 in a closely fought matchup at the TSU range at Eve Leary last weekend.

Persaud recorded 187 points with five V bulls in the .22 Precision Pistol shoot held at the five- and ten-metre ranges.

Second position went to Azaad Hassan who also recorded 187 points with four V-bulls while seasoned campaigner Ryan McKinnon was third with 184 points and six V-bulls.

Smallbore captain Dale Hing said it was the perfect start to the 2014 season as several junior shooters were featured in the competition.

“We were very pleased to see the junior shooters making full use of the competition as we prepare for a very action season,” Hing said.

According to Hing, the first major tournament, the Queensway Cup, is set for March 9 at the Timehri ranges and will feature teams of three shooters.

Starting-time is at 09:00hrs.

There will also be an Action Pistol competition on March 29 at the TSU ranges.

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the best net scores as well as longest drive, nearest to the pin and best gross.

The tournament promises to be one with a difference, as Ansa McAl is encouraging the residents of the community to come out and enjoy an exciting afternoon.

Presentations will be made immediately upon completion

of the event, after which interactive golf games will be hosted by the sponsor, giving persons an opportunity to participate in this exciting game.

The deadline for registration is tomorrow (Friday) and the organisers are asking players who have not yet registered, to do so by calling the golf club on 220-5660.

Pele FC to stage memorial match for Thorne today

THE Pele Football Club will stage a memorial football match today at the Georgetown Football Club ground in memory of one of its former players Gregory (PT Stewart) Thorne who passed away on February 2.

Thorne is a former founder member and ex-national player, and was one of five Pele players who made the starting eleven of Guyana’s 1st World Cup team in July 4, 1976.

The game will involve current Pele players and a past-players combination. Kick-off time is 19:00hrs.

Expected to be in the line-up of past players are some of PT”s former team mates: - Vibert (Durdy) Butts, Dennis (Chow) Hunte, Clive Perry, Mark Britton, Gordon Brathwaite, Terry Nichols, Exeter Raul (ovaseas) Jones, Terry Plumber, Herbert Pillew and Royston Erskine.

The current players include Shemroy Arthur, Okennie Fraser, Devon Charles, Konata Mannings, Keoma Grevsande, Jamal Cozier.

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GKRS outfits Plaisance Guardians Basketball Club … Club commissions new court

GRACE Kennedy Remittance Service (GKRS) Guyana Limited strengthened its alliance with the Plaisance Guardians Basketball Club when the entity outfitted the team with new uniforms, as the club celebrates its fourth anniversary.

GKRS Marketing Manager Natheeah King Mendonca joined Minister of Sport Dr Frank Anthony to also commission the new basketball court that was built under the President Youth Choice Initiative at the Plaisance Community Centre ground.

The club, which is registered under the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA), is being sponsored by GKRS under their Bill Express brand and according to King-Mendonca, it has been four years since the club has been carrying the brands of the company on its back, noting further that the Bill Express brand is one that the company is proud and confident of, and the members should too.

Making mention of the company’s commitment to its social responsibility, the marketing manager also said that through the brands – Western Union and Bill Express - her company stands resolute in promoting strong and friendly partnerships within the local sport fraternity.

Meanwhile speaking on the history of the club, president and coach, Junior Andrew Hercules, disclosed that the club was established with the intention to teach basketball to a few players who wanted to play the game for a team they can be identified with.

In the second year, he said the focus shifted towards growing the senior membership while in the third year, focus was on youth development.

In 2014, Hercules promised that the focus will be on building a core group of players who will hopefully be role models to their peers, the community and by extension the society.

Meanwhile, Minister Anthony also pledged government’s support in ensuring that the venue would be properly fixed with lights and bleachers.

He added that his Ministry is a strong advocate for local club development in sports, and lauded the Plaisance-based team for their initiative and for adding another playing venue for the sport, especially on the East Coast of Demerara.

Braithwaite wins first Recorded Shoot for 2014 THE Guyana NRA National Rifle Team continued their preparation for the upcoming West Indies championship with a closely contested record shoot over the weekend.

The Record Shoot was held over the 300, 600 and 900 ranges under initial overcast conditions but developed into a bright day with deceitful winds at the 600 range.

There were two possibles at the 300 range shot by Lennox Braithwaite (500.3) and Mahendra Persaud (50.5) followed by Ransford Goodluck (49.3) and Dylan Fields (49.1). However the 600 yards saw no shooter record the maximum score but Braithwaite, Goodluck and Fields shot 34 out of 35.

This intensity in the X-Class continued at the 900 yards range with Braithwaite and Goodluck shooting possibles of 35.3 and 35.4 respectively, followed

by Persaud (33.2) and Fields (33.1). In the final count in the X-Class Lennox Braithwaite won the Record Shoot with a score of 119.9V. The O-Class shooters had a keenly contested shoot also with returning shooter Leo Ramalho leading at the first two ranges having shot 48.4 and 32.1 at the 300 and 600 ranges respectfully. Close behind was Ryan Sampson shooting 47.3 and 30.0 at the 300 and 600 yards respectively.

LENNOX With Ramalho’s threeBRAITHWAITE point lead after the 600, Ryan Sampson closed the gap with a 33.1 at 900 compared to a 30.0 from Ramalho. Both shooters ended with similar aggregate scores but Ramalho (110.5) pipped Sampson (110.4) by one V-Bull to win the O-Class.

Bill Express to the rescue! GKRS Marketing Manager Natheeah King-Mendonca is surrounded by players and members of the Plaisance Guardians Basketball Club.

Reserves restrict National XI on opening day

By Calvin Roberts HAVING reached 66 without loss at lunch, the Leon Johnson-led National XI were 139 for 4 at tea before declaring their innings closed at 203 for 9 at the end of the first day of their practice match against the Reserve XI at the Guyana National Stadium, yesterday.

At the close of play the Reserve XI, who lost Royan Fredericks (4) who was bowled by Ronsford Beaton (1 for 8) in the first over, were 11 for 1 with Robin Bacchus on 4, which was struck off Beaton through mid-on, and Rajendra Chandrika 0.

Opting to bat first in sweltering heat and on a track that offered support to both the fast bowlers and spinners, Assad Fudadin (41) and Sewnarine Chattergoon (37) survived some testing times from Seon Daniels (1 for 21) and Raun Johnson up to the lunch interval.

Even the left-arm medium pace of Randolph Knights called for careful negotiation ASSAD FUDADIN from the left-handed pair,

while Zaheer Mohammed (1 for 26) toiled away from the Pavilion End, offering excellent support to the fast bowlers.

Chattergoon got boundaries off Johnson and Daniels, but after lunch he toyed at one from Knights outside his off stump and picked out Robin Bacchus at gully point in the second over after the lunch interval at 68 for 1, followed by Johnson who feathered one through to Jason Sinclair also off Knights 10 runs later.

Chandrapaul Hemraj joined Fudadin and pushed the score to 116, before a sedate-looking Fudadin wandered out of his crease to a Mohammed delivery and was brilliantly stumped by Sinclair.

The hard-hitting Christopher Barnwell (12) picked out Royan Fredericks at point off Daniels in the final over before tea which was taken with the National XI on 139 for 4, with Hemraj on 33 and Anthony Bramble 1.

After tea, Bramble was caught by Ricardo Adams at mid-on off Jonathan Foo, who also removed Hemraj via lbw for 39 (119 balls, 3x4) leaving the National XI on 166 for 6 and despite an entertaining 29-run seventh-wicket partnership between Devendra Bishoo (12) and Veerasammy Permaul (17), they were both dismissed within the space of two balls by Foo (3 for 23) and Ivan (2-0) respectively.

The National XI innings declared their innings closed at 16:42hrs when Keon Joseph was caught at cover point by Daniels off Rajiv Ivan for 1, leaving Beaton unbeaten on 3 and their team on 203 for 9 off 84.5 overs, in the face of some disciplined bowling from the Reserve XI. Play will resume at 10:00hrs, when the Reserves XI, who are being led by Chandrika, continue their reply, needing another 193 for first innings point.

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Joyce inspires Ireland to famous win over World T20 Champions IRELAND reaffirmed their reputation for giant-killing acts on the ground where they first shook up the established order as Ed Joyce’s unbeaten 40 led them to a first international win over World T20 champions West Indies.

Joyce and Andrew Poynter laid the main plank for victory during a 58-run stand, after their bowlers had done superbly to restrict a rusty West Indies, as Ireland issued another warning that they will not be in Bangladesh just to make up the numbers next month with a win over the World Twenty20 champions.

Sunil Narine, ranked the world’s No. 1 T20 bowler, had to wait until his 23rd delivery to take a wicket - deceiving Poynter with a carrom ball - and he was one of several West Indies big guns to be successfully spiked.

Chris Gayle, Marlon Samuels and the captain Darren Sammy have not played much cricket in recent weeks and their return from various injuries was painful on several levels.

Kevin O’Brien, one of two survivors from the team that beat Pakistan at Sabina Park during the 2007 World Cup, hit the winning runs but there was no exuberant celebration this time, just handshakes for the opposition and the knowledge of another job well done, another point made.

Zimbabwe, the Full Member in Ireland’s qualifying group at the World Twenty20, which begins in just over three weeks, will have been looking on nervously.

Ireland were quickly on the back foot in their chase, openers William Porterfield and Paul Stirling dismissed inside eight balls, but Joyce and Gary Wilson steadied things, adding 29 in 5.2 overs.

The required rate rose above a run a ball after Wilson was bowled, coming down the pitch and aiming a heave at Samuel Badree, but Joyce played a cool hand, ably assisted by Poynter in only his fifth T20.

They put on the decisive stand, by far the highest of the match, with Poynter hitting six boundaries - including two in an over off both Sammy and Ravi Rampaul - on a pitch that West Indies’ batsmen had struggled to master. Poynter was bowled by Narine for 32, his highest T20 score, but the target was in sight and O’Brien, like seven years ago, was still there at the end. With five balls and six wickets in hand, Ireland had change to spare.

Ireland bowlers made a solid start after West Indies chose to bat, despite Dwayne Smith finding his range with a six in each of Stirling’s opening overs. Tim Murtagh removed Smith, caught in

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Man-of-the-Match Ed Joyce collects runs during his unbeaten 40 to see Ireland to their first international win over West Indies.

GSA/Bounty Farm Annual Mash Handicap tournament

Defending champion Khalil makes impressive start to 2014 edition

DEFENDING champion of the Guyana Squash Association/ Bounty Farm-sponsored Annual Mashramani Handicap Squash tournament, Ray Khalil, made an impressive start to this year’s tournament which served off on Tuesday evening at the Georgetown Club courts.

Playing with a severe minus 22 handicap, the former Caribbean Junior champion brushed aside Medhi Ramdhani who had a plus six handicap 15-11, 15-12 to advance to the second round which was set to be contested last evening.

The 19-year-ol Khalil was down to face Matthew (plus nine handicap) who drew a bye to the second round.

Also in winners’ row on Tuesday evening was Rebecca Low

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who won the category `A’ title last year.

This year she is competing in the Open category and on Tuesday evening, playing with a plus 11 handicap, she defeated Robert Hiscock (plus nine handicap) 15-11, 15-12.

She was down to come against Lloyd Fung-A-Fat (plus seven handicap) last evening.

Fung-A-Fat defeated Taylor Fernandes (plus eight handicap) 15-12, 17-15 on Tuesday evening.

Last year’s runner-up in the Open category, Nicholas Narain who has a minus eight handicap this year defeated Happei Chang (plus 11 handicap) 15-13, 13-15, 16-14 to

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