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Thousands turn up to view Diwali motorcade…

A scintillating parade of lavishly decorated vehicles …with riders in costumes of spangles and clashing primary colours

Youths from the Betsy Ground Hindu Mandir portray their depiction of Diwali

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- Diwali 2014 message from First Lady Madame Deolatchmee Ramotar

First Lady Madame Deolatchmee Ramotar

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President Donald Ramotar with staff of the Office of the President

President celebrates birthday with OP staff PRESIDENT Donald Ramotar was treated to a surprise rendition by the Guyana Police Force Band as he celebrated his 64th birthday yesterday. Â The musical rendition was the first greeting for the Head of State when he arrived at the Presidential Complex for his duties during the day. Many of the staffers were on hand to offer the President best wishes on his special day. Staff of various departments of the Office of the President also posed for photographs with President Ramotar, who expressed his appreciation for the kind words and gestures. (GINA)

President Donald Ramotar receives a birthday present from members of the Guyana Police Force

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Thousands turn up to view Diwali motorcade…

A scintillating parade of lavishly decorated vehicles …with riders in costumes of spangles and clashing primary colours

By Rebecca Ganesh-Ally IT was a parade of scintillating coloured lights and lavishly decorated vehicles with riders in costumes and clashing primary colours. Last evening, as Hindus prepared to usher in Diwali, the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s annual Diwali motorcade brought a glitzy glamour to Campbellvile and Kitty, winding its way to La Bonne Intention on the East Coast Demerara for the final stage of judging. Assembling at the Shri Krishna Mandir on Campbell Avenue, Campbellville, Georgetown, the decorated floats depicting the true meaning of Diwali made their way in a procession through several city streets and on to the Rupert

Craig Highway, along which they travelled, wending their way to the La Bonne Intention (LBI) Community Centre Ground for the cultural programme and final judging. Speaking briefly with the Guyana Chronicle the Dharmic Sabha’s President, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, explained that “this is definitely the biggest motorcade put on by the Sabha.” Dr. Persaud said that she is proud that the Sabha’s motorcade is now attracting more participation from Berbice, East Bank of Demerara, West Bank and West Coast of Demerara and it is her hope to attract next year persons from Essequibo. According to Dr. Persaud, she got the opportunity to view all 26 floats and to mingle with persons that lined the streets to have a glimpse of the floats.

Hundreds of persons lined the streets with cameras, phones and other gadgets to capture the spectacular displays of lights and devotees ensconced on the trucks, canters, open back pickups and other vehicles from which blared religious melodies usually associated with Diwali celebrations. Amidst his task as a judge of the richly decorated floats, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony took some time out to speak with the Chronicle noting that this year he viewed some very beautiful and creative floats redolent with the theme of Diwali. As Minister Anthony mingled with persons viewing the floats, he said, “This year we see a lot of creativity and good craftsmanship and the competition is more competitive.” He also wished those present a Shubb Diwali. Enmore Youth Group, East Coast Demerara

ATLANTIC HOTEL INC reports on preliminary inquiry into KN’s article of 21 October. ATLANTIC Hotel Inc. (AHI), owner of the Georgetown Marriott Hotel project, has conducted an immediate and preliminary inquiry into a report appearing in the Kaieteur News, Tuesday, 21st October, 2014, headlined “Marriott’s Chinese workers caught dumping drums of waste oil at seawall.” The Shanghai Construction Group (SCG) is contracted by AHI for the design and construction of the hotel project. SCG reported that labourers

employed by SCG, without authorisation of SCG’s management, disposed of the contents of three barrels of cement retardant material, which were in storage pending removal from the site as expired material. AHI has instituted measures through its site administration to prevent the repetition of this occurring, and is fully cooperating with the Guyana Environmental Protection Agency (GEPA), whose team visited the site immediately following the publication of the report in

the Kaieteur News. The GEPA will continue to further investigate this matter. The contractual agreement between AHI and SCG requires SCG to meet minimum LEED (US Green Building Council) certification standards before the hotel is taken over from the contractor. Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) USGBC certification is recognised across the globe as the premier mark of achievement in green building

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U.S. tightens Ebola monitoring for West African visitors

(Reuters) - U.S. HEALTH OFFICIALS imposed fresh constraints on Wednesday on people entering the country from three countries at the center of West Africa’s Ebola epidemic, mandating that they report their temperature daily and stay in touch with health authorities. The move announced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) marked the latest precautions put in place by the U.S. government to stop the spread of the virus, but stopped short of a ban on travelers from Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea as demanded by some lawmakers. The CDC said that, beginning on Monday, travelers from those countries will

be directed to check in with health officials every day and report their temperatures and any Ebola symptoms for 21 days, the period of incubation for the virus. The travelers will be required to provide emails, phone numbers and addresses for themselves and for a friend or relative in the United States covering the 21 days, and the information will be shared with local health authorities. The travelers also will be required to coordinate with local public health officials if they intend to travel within the United States. If a traveler does not report in, local health officials will take immediate steps to find the person. CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden told reporters the

U.S. Coast Guard Health Technician Nathan Wallenmeyer (L) and Customs Border Protection (CBP) Supervisor Sam Ko conduct prescreening measures on a passenger arriving from Sierra Leone at O’Hare International Airport’s Terminal 5 in Chicago, in this handout picture taken October 16, 2014 (Credit: Reuters/U.S. Customs Border Protection/ Melissa Maraj/Handout via Reuters)

active monitoring program will remain in place until the outbreak in West Africa is over. The U.N. World Health Organization’s latest figures on Wednesday showed at least 4,877 people out of 9,936 cases have died in the outbreak, the worst on record. “These new measures I’m announcing today will give additional levels of safety so that people who develop symptoms of Ebola are isolated early in the course of their illness,” Frieden said. “That will reduce the chance that Ebola will spread from an ill person through close contact and to healthcare workers.” The move builds upon enhanced screening of passengers from the three countries at major U.S. airports for international travel. Be-

ginning Wednesday, travelers from Liberia, Sierra Leone or Guinea were being funneled through one of five major U.S. airports conducting increased screening for the virus. There are no direct commercial flights to the United States from those countries, but officials say about 150 travelers a day arrive in the United States on trips that originated there. Six states account for nearly 70 percent of all travelers entering the United States from the affected countries: New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey and Georgia. Officials said the new monitoring will begin in those states first and will be expanded to other states.

Canada’s parliament attacked near where prime minister was speaking, Harper safe (Reuters) – AT LEAST one gunman entered Canada’s

parliament buildings on Wednesday and many shots

were fired just outside the room where Prime Minister Stephen Harper was addressing a meeting of legislators. Harper was safely removed from the building but parliament was locked down.

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Eyewitnesses said at least 30 shots were fired in dramatic scenes in the heart of the Canadian capital. “PM (Harper) was addressing caucus, then a huge boom, followed by rat-a-tat shots. We all scattered. It

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was clearly right outside our caucus door,” Treasury Board Minister Tony Clement said. A spokesman for Harper said: “While the prime minister stated that facts are still being gathered, he condemned this despicable attack.” The suspected gunman was shot dead inside the parliament building, Ottawa police said. Minutes before the shooting there, a soldier had been shot and fatally wounded at the nearby National War Memorial in Ottawa. But the incidents, shocking in Canada’s normally tranquil capital, were not over. Ottawa police were searching for more suspects near the war memorial in central Ottawa, and on nearby Parliament Hill, a police spokesman said. Residents were warned to stay away

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from downtown Ottawa. Dramatic video footage posted by the Globe and Mail newspaper showed police with guns drawn inside the main parliament building. At least a dozen loud bangs can be heard on the clip, echoing through the hallway. Veterans Affairs Minister Julian Fantino, a former policeman, told the Toronto Sun that parliament’s head of security, Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Vickers, shot dead a suspected gunman. “All the details are not in, but the sergeant-at-arms, a former Mountie, is the one that engaged the gunman, or one of them at least, and stopped this,” Fantino said. Canadian cabinet minister Jason Kenney said a guard in parliament buildings had also been wounded in the incident.

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Ebola West Africa: Cuba leads way on medical effort

(BBC News) CUBA has sent a second group of medical staff to West Africa to help fight the Ebola outbreak. The 83 doctors and nurses will treat Ebola patients in Liberia and Guinea. Another contingent of 165 Cuban healthcare professionals travelled to Sierra Leone a few weeks ago. Cuba is now the biggest single provider of healthcare workers to the Ebola crisis in West Africa, more than the Red Cross or richer nations, the World Health Organization says. “Cuba has provided the numbers and the people,” said Jose Luis Di Fabio, the WHO representative on the Caribbean island. “There are more human resources from Cuba than from many, many NGOs [non-governmental organisations] put together.” The epidemic has killed more than 4,500 people in West Africa. ‘WE MUST ACT’

The Red Cross, which is trying to tackle Ebola in Sierra Leone, has said the scale of the outbreak is so bad that

Leonardo Fernandez was one of the Cuban doctors who volunteered to go to West Africa

it is having to retrieve more than 100 corpses a day. “We cannot see our brothers from Africa in difficult times and remain there with our arms folded,” the Cuban Ambassador to Liberia, Jorge Lefebre Nicolas, told Reuters news agency. A jet from the national airline Cubana carrying 51 medical personnel touched down on Wednesday morning at the Roberts International

Airport outside the Liberian capital, Monrovia, Reuters reports. Cuba has been praised for its response to the Ebola crisis, including by the United States. Despite America’s frosty relations with the Communist island, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry cited Cuba as an example of a small nation which sent more than larger, richer states. Its response has also won plaudits from humanitarian workers who say the international community’s reaction has been lacking. The BBC’s Will Grant in Cuba says that, for President Raul Castro, this has also been an opportunity to build on the island’s long-standing tradition of humanitarian aid to Africa. The president shook the hands and embraced the 83 doctors and nurses who waved Cuban flags as they boarded the plane for West Africa, our correspondent adds. More Cuban medics have been trained to travel there.

Petrotrin exposed T&T to Ebola, says Roget (Trinidad Guardian) OILFIELDS Workers’ Trade Union (OWTU) president general Ancel Roget says that Petrotrin could have possibly exposed the country to the Ebola virus as no medical officer screened the crew aboard the Overseas Yellowstone crude oil tanker on Monday. Despite Health Minister Dr Fuad Khan saying medical personnel gave the vessel a “clean bill of health,” at a press conference Monday Roget claimed it was a port officer at Petrotrin’s Pointea-Pierre port who boarded the vessel for 20 minutes and relied on information given by the crew. The Overseas Yellowstone, which bears the Republic of Marshall Islands’ flag, remained moored off Pointe-a-Pierre Monday. Port workers have refused to berth the vessel, which is delivering approximately 750,000 barrels of crude oil to Petrotrin, because it came from Gabon, near the west African countries which is plagued by the Ebola virus. Although Gabon is not on T&T’s watch list for the

virus, Roget said ships often bunkered at sea and that was where crews could contract the virus. He said although Petrotrin claimed the vessel was safe, its assesment was based on an old procedure that did not take the virus into consideration. He added: “The level of clearance that they would have given to the crew to berth that ship, for our employees to put themselves in harm’s way, is a health clearance certificate that has been in existence long before the issue of Ebola hit the attention of the international community. “Therefore, it is on the sign-off of a port health officer, who is not a medical officer, who is not a medical doctor, and who would have boarded the vessel on 5.20 and departed on 6.40 minutes, and gave clearance without even checking out or examining the crew to determine that none of them exhibit any symptoms of Ebola.” He added: “What if, for whatever reason, there is someone in one of those cabins that is quarantined,

It’s not necessary, say stakeholders ( Tr i n i d a d G u a r d i a n ) WHETHER Carnival 2015 is cancelled or not depends on the exponential rise in Ebola over the next month says Health Minister Fuad Khan. He was speaking at a forum on Carnival 2015 and Ebola at the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Sciences (SALISES), University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, yesterday. Saying his ministry had not taken any suggestions to Cabinet to cancel Carnival, Khan said both the Ministry of Health and the National Security Ministry continued to monitor the spread of the virus. Most of the panellists at the forum, including Trinbago Unified Calypsonian Organisation president Lutalo Masimba (Brother Resistance), president of PanTrinbago Keith Diaz, president of the National Carnival Bandleaders Association David Lopez and

lecturer in Carnival Studies Dr. Jo-Anne Tull felt cancelling the national festival was an unnecessary decision at this point. Diaz added that the NCBA had a database of mas players, both local and foreign, and was willing to work with ministries to provide necessary information, while Masimba said calypsonians were ready and willing to assist in any educational campaigns on the virus. “I am not saying the business of Carnival is more important than health or the public welfare but if we are serious about Ebola, Carnival is next February and the Ebola outbreak is happening now,” said Masimba. However, Khan challenged the panellists and the audience to ask themselves if they would cancel Carnival if over the next month the cases of Ebola increased to 10,000 cases a week. “If Ebola is not contained if it enters the country

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we are looking at a 50 per cent decrease in population,” Khan said. Khan responded to remarks made by other panellists that the country and citizens would feel financial losses if Carnival was cancelled. “We can’t look at it and say we will lose $4.5 billion but we must look at it in the public

interest because the $4.5 million that we may lose, if we have it (Carnival) no matter what we may lose our population.” He said it was not just a matter of stopping Carnival. “I love Carnival but as Minister of Health I have to watch the whole worldwide scenario. Khan said the ministry was looking at increasing activity in blood bank, one case would take about 27 pints of blood to maintain. He said the Ministry of Health also did not have enough isolation chambers. He added: “What is going on worldwide is the development of process and procedures looking at a very infectious and new disease. “The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that there is a possibility if left unchecked the virus could infect 10,000 a week. “That is what we are facing in this country and the Ministry of Health is

working on watching the international exponential rise of Ebola.”

or with high fever, or exhibiting some symptoms? They will not tell us that, and our authority, having boarded the ship for some 20 minutes, did not check that. “Therefore they have given the clearance, on the basis of some procedure, (that the ship is) free of this Ebola virus. Roget said all the union was asking of Petrotrin was to put a heightened alert and protocols to ensure the workers’ and the country’s safety. On Monday, Petrotrin president Khalid Hassanali said berthing the vessel was essential for Petrotrin’s operations.

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EDITORIAL The light within TODAY the global Hindu community celebrates Diwali – a festival whereby the Mother of the Universe, Mahalakshmi – symbolic of the enlightening attributes of mankind, the dispenser of all that makes the family of man materially richer, is venerated. But is this propitiation of the Mother of light and beauty, and dispenser of wealth on merely one auspicious occasion sufficient to earn her blessings? Symbolic also is the fact that Diwali falls on the darkest night; so Hindus light up their homes to dispel the darkness of evil; but what of the evil within?

What dispels all the dark propensities of the human nature from the heart, mind and soul? There are many persons, including heads of religious organisations, who have caused irreparable harm to their fellow human, including abuse of innocents. Envy, greed, ambition and jealousy have created devils in human form, who have no compassion for their innocent and vulnerable victims upon whom they visit calamities and tragedy of every description and magnitude, including the taking of lives. Then they put on their fancy apparel – sometimes bought with blood money,

and saunter off, or sometimes drive off in vehicles bought with blood money, to the place of worship of their choice. Some Hindus who term themselves ‘leaders’ strategise to formulate mechanisms of destruction of the very country they aspire to lead. Some Hindu businessmen oppress their employees and rob others to garner even more riches, more than they can spend in their lifetimes. Some envious neighbours spend much time and effort to harm persons who pose no threat to them. And Hindus who commit the most heinous acts compete

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with others to light up their homes and environs; but what does this prove? The light should be lit within – that lambent flame of goodness, mercy, and graciousness that the Mother of the Universe personify. Hindus are encouraged to have clean physical surroundings or else Mahalakshmi would not visit their homes; but what of sick and/or disabled persons who do not have the strength to keep immaculate surroundings, but who have done good works and cared for their fellow human all their lives? Would

the Mother’s blessings be withheld from such persons and only be bestowed on the persons who have an army of friends, relatives and servants at their disposal to clean their homes and surroundings? It is said that God – in whatever form, can see into everyone’s hearts, minds and souls; and if these are tainted by the dark forces of evil, then no amount of lights from the most bril-

liant lighting apparatus, can dispel that darkness, except a transformation from evil to good, because it is only the light within that will light the Universal Mother’s way into our homes and our lives. The Board-of-Directors, Management and staff of Guyana National Newspapers Ltd, publishers of the Sunday and Daily Chronicle, wish the nation Shubh Diwali!

Improvements in Production, Productivity, Quality and Competitiveness should be the Focus of us all I HAVE been reading Dr. Clive Thomas’s weekly column in Stabroek News of Sunday 2014-10-19 entitled, “The Minimum Wage, Trade Unions and Guyana’s Fight Against Surging Inequality and Poverty”. I would like to call on my fellow MP of the Sixth Parliament to look in a different direction, start at another end, and focus our attention on improving production, productivity, quality and competitiveness to bring about the improvements in our lives which we all want. Dr. Thomas, as he says, puts three blunt propositions, focusing mainly on distribution and redistribution of income, and a living wage, without reference to production, productivity, quality and competitiveness. His blunt propositions, I admit, constitute the ‘gospel’ for most of us, “since morning”. But this ‘gospel’ has not gotten us far. I believe (from the evidence of so many years, and in comparison with a number of countries), because it kept us

from focusing on the “mainchance” things – improving production, productivity, quality and competitiveness. In the fight against poverty we should be guided by the story of teaching a man to fish and feeding him for life. Poverty is to be fought by somehow or other organising for everyone to be working and working steadily more productively, to satisfy some needs near or far. Like a farmer sowing a crop with hopes for many bags of harvest and good prices at the marketplace, we will have expectations and aspirations; we can set targets, but earning levels, minimum wages living wages in their totality are outcomes, results of our production. I take issue with Dr. Thomas that poverty, absolute poverty is surging but income distribution may well be widening – as economic activities occur some persons may happen to be in more favourable places. How to moderate a widening income spread? Dr. Thomas in one of his earlier columns allowed that our

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budgets with our relatively high tax levels are a major means of redistribution of income. Taking account of the calls from many sides during our last elections, for lower tax levels we have probably gone as far in this direction as our society would tolerate. It has been, no doubt, natural for us to focus on the distribution and the redistribution of income, of the goods and services produced and available – but that has not got us far. To take, perhaps, the most extreme case which the Indian Arrival

Committee (IAC) pointed out a few months ago, Singapore, like us, was in the US$300.per capita GDP in 1960, while now we are at US$3500., but Singapore is at US$54,000. – there are a number of other examples where the comparisons are not so unfavourable. One of the drives in Singapore was to “provide the world a German quality workplace at about 70% of what the Germans were paid”. Improvements in Production, Productivity, Quality and Competitiveness cannot, and should not, be left to take care of themselves, or be left to others. Indeed, I have always felt that a fatal flaw of many of us of the socialist ‘left’, has been our ambiguity, if not reluctance to consistently call for, to advocate, and to celebrate steady improvements in production, productivity, quality and competiveness. It is not that fairness in distribution and redistribution is to be ignored, but they (distribution and redistribution) are very limited in the

improved lots which they can bring- a zero sum game; and the redistribution of goods and services must be coupled with the redistribution of responsibility for savings and investments, if the seedgrains needed to plant next year’s crops are not to be eaten today, with no crops in the future! I referred to Dr. Thomas as my colleague of the sixth Parliament, because of what I understood him to say in the debate on the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), that although our hourly pay was then so abysmally low, nonetheless, our low productivity, low quality, high rates of re-work, etc., led to such a large number of labour-hours in each unit of goods or services that the customer would accept and purchase, that our labour cost in that unit was among the highest of labour costs, and we were uncompetitive! I was hoping since then, and I would still like, to encourage Dr. Thomas, with his credibility and standing,

particularly with Labour and Unions, to follow upon that insight, and lead in directing our national focus to improvements in production, productivity, quality and competitiveness. It must become the major concern and task of each of us – worker, manager or business person. As Dr. Bho Tewarie proclaimed some months ago, we are equally blessed with the human imagination, the ingenuity, the innovativeness, and we are equally placed to spot and implement opportunities for improvement in whatever production in which we are engaged. We are talking, quite rightly, these days of moving along the value-added chain. Our economy is at a point where we need to spot and take profitable opportunities for the adding of value. It is not that exporting commodities is an abomination – the greatest added-value country, the U.S.A, exports a lot of commodities, including wheat, to us – it is a matter of Turn to page 7

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GRA has a Grievance Handling Procedure in place to resolve work related issues

– letter should have been sent to the Agency REFERENCE is made to a letter to the editor published in the Kaieteur News on October 17, 2014 titled ‘What will be uncovered if an audit is done on Mr. Sattaur?’ The letter was read and its content noted. We thank the author of the letter for the concerns stated. It is important to note

that the Guyana Revenue Authority is the most prestigious revenue collection agency in this country. We are obligated to provide a professional environment and assurance of the rights of all employees. Like all large organisations, we uphold the standards and best practices required to treat with and motivate staff at all levels.

Accordingly, to ensure that all staff at all levels are treated fairly and professionally, there are Human Resource Policies, such as, the Grievance Handling Procedure, where all staff are advised to channel their complaints/concerns through a systematic process. These matters are resolved with impartiality, due care and

confidentiality. Sadly, however, this was not followed in this case and it is rather unfortunate that the ‘staff’ chose such a medium to raise his /her concerns. Mr. Editor, the organisation respects your right to publish articles in the Kaieteur News. However, this right also has a commensurate responsibility that

requires you to substantiate the facts before bringing the organisation into disrepute. You are urged that in cases where letters/articles relating to staffing issues within the GRA are sent for publication, it will be prudent for you to adhere to the known principles of journalistic protocol before publishing, by allowing the GRA an opportunity to respond to these statements/conjecture which are deemed to be unfounded.

Please note that, inaccurate statements published may lead to litigation/s which would serve to defeat the purpose of your daily newsprint. Hence in future, it is requested that contact is first made with the GRA for comments before publishing those articles and/ or letters. PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE Guyana Revenue Authority

Improvements in Production, APNU meets PPP/C Productivity...

to discuss national governance agenda

Opposition Leader Brigadier David Granger

THE main Opposition, A Partnership for National Unity, earlier this week met with members of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic Administration with the aim of advancing the national governance agenda. According to a press statement, the Brigadier David Granger-led APNU team facilitated the meeting in wake of the Opposition’s year-long demand and public protest in support of early Local Government Elections. The party once again reiterated its call for President Donald Ramotar to name a date for the holding of Local Government Elections. According to the statement, “APNU also committed to collaborate on a process by which the President would assent to the Local Government Bill No. 12 of 2012; the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2013; the Fiscal Management and Accountability Act Bill No. 24 of 2012 and Bill No. 5 of 2013

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and the Former President (Benefits and other Facilities) Bill No. 29 of 2012.” While noting that the Attorney General is presently attending a Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meeting in Paris and as such was absent, APNU related that the PPP/C team deferred making a decision on the Bills and on determining a date for Local Government Elections. As such, APNU continued to press for a date for Local Government Elections and reaffirmed its commitment to support the No-Confidence Motion in the National Assembly. The APNU team which was led by Brigadier Granger was also comprised of parliamentarians Dr Rupert Roopnaraine, Basil Williams, Carl Greenidge and Joseph Harmon. The PPP/C team led by President Donald Ramotar included parliamentarians Dr Ashni Singh, Irfaan Ali, Gail Teixeira and Cabinet Secretary Dr Roger Luncheon.

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economics, and what we can make to work for us. Improvements in production, productivity, quality and competitiveness are of even greater importance, as we correctly focus on adding value, for we must add value much faster than we add cost, for if not, we would (with our uncompetitive value-added products) be wasting whatever natural advantage we might have had at the commodity-stage. We have had for many years now and, moreso, recently, much talk about banning the export of logs. There is no challenge in banning the export of logs – that is easy, with no more than the stroke of a pen. The challenge is for some of us, whilst paying competitive prices for the logs, to develop the people, the production plants, to convert the logs to wood-products which could be sold sustainably and profitably. If not, we could end up with no log sales, no added-value sales, nothing at all. We should be warned that it is not easy – we had an added-value wood-product which won prizes, which we celebrated, but which did not survive long in the market place. What would have been required to sustain it? At what pay-rate would production have been continued, and the jobs saved? What productivity and quality improvements would have been needed? And, so on. Such questions

we should have been addressing, resolving and reconciling. Let me say that with my twenty-five years of chastening experience in our bauxite industry, I know that business success does not come easily, nor does it last long. As another aside, I have been concerned that we of the socialist ‘left’ have tended to under-estimate, under-value, and even belittle, the contribution of the “capitalists”, and set ourselves up to perform differently from, and better than them – which too often we could not. About 50% of business ‘start-ups’ fail within the first two years - the answer is to have a thousand ‘startups’ – let a thousand flowers bloom! Since failure-rates are so high, we have to encourage trying, and trying again. We must learn how to comfort each other when we fail, tend to our bruises and, in good time, send ourselves back into the fray to attain competitiveness, on the basis of the production, productivity and quality of our goods and services. It should be informative and instructive to know that, at least up to some years ago, lots and lots of logs were exported from North America to, mainly, Asian countries, where they were converted to furniture and other wood-products, and re-exported to North America. We are not North Americans - can we attain the pro-

duction, productivity, quality and competitiveness-level of the Asians? We need to – we can learn from them – for it is a common way to advance along the value-added ‘train’, learning from others who are already there and are often looking to move on. Ye s , w e s h o u l d b e thinking of utilizing our commodities more, but we should not be thinking of banning the export of anything, once it is available to local producers at the equivalent price. We should be aiming at utilizing our commodities more and more, at steadily-improving levels of production, productivity, quality and competitiveness, so that, in time, there is no more commodity available for export. And indeed, then, and even before, we might be importing that commodity when, in given circumstances, it might be advantageous to do so. Steady improvements in production, productivity, quality and competitiveness, should be the main concern and focus of us all. Let us, for the next five years, shift focus away from distribution and re-distribution (we already have a good set of labour-laws, which must be adhered to) and focus, rather, on production. Samuel A. A. Hinds, O.E., M.P., Prime Minister

‘Because We Care’ distribution moves to Region 5 … more than $72M distributed

EDUCATION Minister, Priya Manickchand, along with other Ministers of Government, yesterday launched the ‘Because We Care campaign’ in Region 5 (Mahaica–Berbice) where more than $72M was distributed. Keeping pace with a hectic schedule, Minister Manickchand continues her hands-on approach to oversee the timely disbursement of the Government’s $10,000 ‘Because We Care’ grant. Accompanied by Advisor to the President on Governance, Gail Teixeira, Culture& Sport Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony, Agriculture Minister, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, Public Works Minister, Robeson Benn, Labour Minister, Dr. Nanda Gopaul, Human Services Minister, Jennifer Webster and Minister within the Ministry of Finance, Juan Edghill, the Ministry disbursed more than $72M to parents of students in the public school system. Hundreds of parents assembled at the Rosignol Secondary School to collect their $10,000 cash grants, where only last year the Education Ministry declared this school an ‘A’ list secondary school. “We only commissioned this school as an ‘A’ list school and this is the first for this region’, Manickchand said. Minister Manickchand, in brief remarks to parents, she thanked them for coming out and assured them of the Government’s commitment to the continued investment in improving the welfare of families and in Guyana’s children. Speaking with the Guyana Chronicle, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand noted that the process, even though the turnout was tremendous, was done smoothly and parents were appreciative of the grants as well as the smooth delivery of it. She congratulated her staff and other officials on the successful distribution of the grant, “I would like to personally thank them all for their hard work to make this grant a success here in Region 5.” She also commended parents and guardians for the orderly fashion in which the collection process was done. “Because of their understanding and adherence to the process, the distribution was done in a timely manner,” she said. The ‘Because We Care’ grant, the Minister noted, will continue and eventually expand to serve all of Guyana. The distribution continues today in Lethem, Region 9. (Rebecca Ganesh-Ally)

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Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand warmly greeted by a Region 5 resident Culture & Sport Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony speaks with parents on the distribution process

Parents and guardians of students attending schools in Region 5 being addressed by Education Minister, Priya Manickchand (Photos Compliments of the Ministry of Education)

Golden Fleece Mandir cops first at Essequibo Diwali motorcade By Rajendra Prabhulall THE Golden Fleece Vishwa Jhotir Mandir was awarded first place in the Guyana Dharmic Sabha annual Deepavali motorcade Tuesday night on the Essequibo Coast. According to reports, the float which depicted a clear message of Deepavali won the hearts of the judges from Georgetown and was awarded the top points of 277. The float which was dazzling with hundreds of lights depicted ways in which to stop social ills in society. A young beautiful girl dressed as Goddess Lakshmi sat in the float as it travelled slowly along the public road to the Anna Regina Community Centre ground. Reports said the motorcade which began from the Affiance bus shed brought hundreds of residents on to the public road to watch the illuminated vehicles travel to the commercial centre of the Town of Anna Regina.

Some of the floats on the motorcade were Cotton Field Mandir which came second; Perseverance third; Richmond Mandir fourth and Affiance Mandir fifth. Other Mandirs such as Cullen, Airy Hall, Queenstown, Bush Lot Hari Dwar, Reliance, Aurora, Spring Garden and Cornelia Ida Mandir were given consolation prizes for taking part in the motorcade. President of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha, Dr.Vindhya Persaud, said she was happy to be part of the motorcade in Essequibo and very impressed with the various depictions by the Mandirs that took part in the float. The President applauded the efforts made by the various temples. She called on Essequibians to use the festival of lights to ignite that light within and to recognise that divine spark among each other. Dr Persaud urged the Hindu community to come together under the Dharmic family and help foster to-

getherness. Vice- President of the Sabha, Mr. Jagmohan Persaud, also called on Essequibians to work together and not to be side-tracked.

Persaud said the turnout at the motorcade is testimony to togetherness. The programme at the Community Centre ground featured dances, skits, and

special appearances by ENetwork Emerging Voices winners Vishali Sukram, Amir Khan, Artie Sukhai and Naipaul. Also witnessing the mo-

First Prize winner of Golden Fleece Vishwa Jhotir Mandir

torcade were Region Two Chairman, Mr. Parmanand Persaud and Vice-Chairman, Mr. Vishnu Samaroo. Rajendra Prabhulall in Essequibo.

GUYANA CHRONICLE Thursday October 23, 2014

Ramjattan, Granger differ on importance of no-confidence motion LEADER of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Mr. Khemraj Ramjattan, yesterday disclosed that the main Opposition, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has indicated to him that the no-confidence motion is a “big” priority. “The APNU has indicated to me that they will not resile from their commitment to support the no-confidence motion. They have also indicated that it is a big priority for them,” he said. However, APNU Leader, Brigadier (rtd) David Granger, has made it clear that while his party will support the motion, when it comes up for consideration in the National Assembly, it is not a priority for the coalition. In a comment to a local daily, Granger, in response to a specific question, said the motion is not a priority for his 26seat coalition.

with majority support, could see Guyana heading to early general elections. There have since been calls for the APNU Leader to

LGE PROTESTS For more than a month now, Granger and APNU members and supporters have been engaged in protest action in different parts of the country, as they demand that the Government set a date for Local Government Elections (LGE). The protests followed the expiration of an ultimatum given to President Donald Ramotar by APNU Leader, Brigadier (rtd) David Granger. Mr. Granger had called on the Head of State to set a date for local government elections before September 15 or face the “mobilisation of national and international” support by the party to ensure the elections are held. Before the ultimatum, the APNU had made clear its support for the AFC’s no-confidence motion, which, if passed

DAVID GRANGER

KHEMRAJ RAMJATTAN

explain what it is his party wants, since if the no-confidence motion is debated and passed, there will be a move to general elections, and as such, setting a date for local government elections would be futile. NO-CONFIDENCE MOTION The first inkling the public had that the AFC planned moving a no-confidence motion against the Government was

back in mid-June, when party Vice-Chairman, Mr. Moses Nagamootoo hinted at it. He did so by way of an article published in the Stabroek News and headlined, “AFC considering no-confidence motion against Gov’t.” He, however, acknowledged that to do so would require the support of the main Opposition, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU). The AFC’s position was strengthened on Tuesday, August 5, when APNU Leader Brigadier (rtd.), David Granger publicly confirmed that his party was fully behind the no-confidence motion. The first page of the Motion reads: “Be it resolved that this National Assembly has no confidence in the Government.” It was seconded by AFC Executive Member and Member of Parliament (MP), Mrs. Cathy Hughes. As stated in Section 106 (6) of the Constitution: “The Cabinet and President shall resign if the Government is defeated by the vote of the majority of all Members of the National Assembly on a vote of confidence.” This is made even clearer in Section 106 (7), which states: “Notwithstanding its defeat, the Government shall remain in office, and shall hold an election within three months or such longer period as the National Assembly shall, by resolution supported by no less than two-thirds of all elected members of the National Assembly, (approve); and shall resign after a new President takes the oath of office following the election.” A date for the next sitting of the National Assembly, which came out of recess on October 10, is yet to be decided. The AFC is pressing for a sitting at the earliest, at which time it expects to have the no-confidence motion brought up for consideration.

Despite clarification from Clerk of the Assembly…

Ramjattan insists Trotman can call National Assembly sitting

THE Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr. Raphael Trotman, has no power to fix a date for the next sitting of the House, according to the Assembly’s Clerk, Mr. Sherlock Isaacs. In an extensive statement made public on Tuesday, he explained that if a date had been fixed at the last sitting before the parliamentary recess, only then Mr. Trotman could have fixed a date for the next sitting. However, Alliance For Change (AFC) leader, Mr. Khemraj Ramjattan, contends that Mr. Trotman, also an AFC executive, does have the authority to call a sitting of the House. “We differ vastly from what the Clerk has said. Mr. Trotman can call a sitting, as indicated by Mr. Ralph Ramkarran (former House Speaker),” he said, referring to an article penned by the former Speaker, in which is

reasoned that Mr. Trotman could call a sitting. Isaacs, in his statement on Tuesday, said, “On October 14, 2014, I was asked by Speaker Trotman whether he has the power, in accordance with the Standing Orders, to convene the next Sitting of the National Assembly. “I advised the Speaker that, in my opinion, the answer is “no” and that he can only fix a date for a Sitting when the Assembly is adjourned to a specified date. Standing Order No. 8(2) is clear. If a date was fixed at the last sitting before the Parliamentary recess, only then Mr. Trotman could have fixed a date for the next sitting. “When matters are not provided for in our Rules, we refer to practice and precedents. The practice is that Sittings are requested by the Government. In the Parliament of Guyana we have two

precedents, one involving Mr. Frank A. Narain, C.C.H., former Clerk of the National Assembly and the other involving Mr. Elwyn Viapree, former Clerk of the Legislature. In Mr. Viapree’s case, on 8th June, 1963, he was given the following instructions by Speaker Rahman B. Gajraj.” In both cases, the decision was the same, if a date had been fixed at the last sitting before the parliamentary recess, only then Mr. Trotman could have fixed a date for the next sitting. Numerous attempts to contact the General-Secretary of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Mr. Joseph Harmon, for a comment on the coalition’s response to the Clerk’s position were futile. Additionally, the Government of Guyana maintains that the date for the next sitting of the National Assembly is exclusively its decision,

even as the AFC is pressing for a date to be set. The National Assembly came out of recess on October 10 and the “hot-button” issue up for consideration is

SHERLOCK ISAACS the AFC-sponsored no-confidence motion against the current Administration. The first page of the Motion reads: “Be it resolved that this National Assembly has no confidence in the Gov-

ernment.” It was seconded by AFC Executive Member and Member of Parliament (MP) Mrs. Cathy Hughes. As stated in Section 106 (6) of the Constitution: “The Cabinet and President shall resign if the Government is defeated by the vote of the majority of all Members of the National Assembly on a vote of confidence.” This is made even clearer in Section 106 (7), which states: “Notwithstanding its defeat, the Government shall remain in office, and shall hold an election within three months or such longer period as the National Assembly shall, by resolution supported by no less than two-thirds of all elected members of the National Assembly, (approve); and shall resign after a new President takes the oath of office following the election.” The AFC has been press-

ing for a sitting either on Wednesday, October 22, which is now passed, or on Friday, October 24. Meanwhile, the Parliamentary Management Committee has agreed to let the party Whips, APNU’s Amna Ally and the Government’s Gail Teixeira, hold discussions to settle on a date. Clerk of the National Assembly, Mr. Sherlock Isaacs, in an invited comment yesterday, said, since the last meeting of the Committee, last Wednesday, there has been no decision from the two Whips. “The two Whips met last week and they were asked to work out a date, but since then the Parliament Office has not received word on a possible date,” he said. Prior to the House going into recess on August 10, there had been no sitting of the house since the first week in July.

GUYANA CHRONICLE Thursday October 23, 2014

RODNEY’S DEATH: AN ENIGMA BEING ANSWERED Special Report on the Rodney Commission of Inquiry by Shaun Michael Samaroo

In irrational outburst…

Williams accuses Presidential Commission of ‘attacking’ PNC - Scotland asserts Donald Rodney police statement never mentioned explosive device

WITH Crime Chief Leslie James watching the scene with a distinguished, quiet demeanor from the witness stand yesterday at the High Court, nasty verbal hostilities erupted at the Presidential Commission probing the alleged political assassination of Guyana’s outstanding scholar, Dr Walter Rodney. Counsel for the People’s National Congress (PNC), Mr Basil Williams, stormed in a sudden outburst that the Commission “attacks” the PNC, and the functionaries who held power during the period when a deadly bomb blast rocked Georgetown on June 13, 1980, instantly killing Guyana’s outstanding scholar and populist political leader, Dr Rodney. At the time that his death shocked the world and plunged Guyana into political dismay, Dr Rodney led a massive national movement opposing the dictatorial PNC Government which rigged national and local government elections, and abused

work, and in fact opted out of full participation, with Williams acting as its Counsel. Despite fulfilling a 34year old national outcry for

Williams seemed to be using his cross examinations to make “submissions”. The Chairman, a distinguished Barbadian Caribbean

Eventually, her husband, Dr Rodney, was assassinated in the bomb explosion in his car. The Commission is gath-

to 1980. But, despite full cooperation and participation from the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), the coalition na-

CRIME CHIEF LESLIE JAMES

COUNSEL GLEN HANOMAN

BASIL WILLIAMS

a Commission of Inquiry to probe Dr Rodney’s assassination after the bomb explosion in his lap as he sat in his car at around 8 pm on Friday, June 13, 1980, the PNC and its sympathisers label the Walter Rodney Commission of Inquiry as merely Government propaganda.

legal luminary, labelled one of Williams’ comments “a propaganda line from outside”, and insisted the Commission would have none of that. Commission members, Sir Richard, along with Senior Counsel Seenath Jairam of Trinidad and Tobago and Jacqueline Samuels-Brown of Jamaica, engaged Williams during Counsel’s cross examination of James, seeking to direct him in his line of questioning. Williams, in his cross examination of James, read extensively from Donald Rodney’s statement to the police after escaping the bomb blast that killed his brother, Walter. The Commissioners found Williams’ method odd. Yesterday’s session followed two days of intense testimony from widow of Dr Rodney, Dr Patricia Rodney, who wept as she recounted the dark days of Guyana’s history, when the then PNC Government had her and her family under constant surveillance and when herself and her husband feared for their lives, moving across secretive “safe houses” to avoid danger.

COMMISSION CHAIRMAN SIR RICHARD CHELTENHAM

The Commission’s work inevitably zeros in on the PNC Government, as it held State power in the period under probe, the years 1978 to 1980. But, despite full cooperation and participation from the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), the coalition national movement that Dr Walter Rodney led when he was assassinated, the PNC insists on demonizing the Commission, implying that the distinguished Commissioners may be associated with political propaganda, an implication that President Donald Ramotar has dismissed, noting the distinguished integrity and experienced professionalism of the Commission members. citizens’ rights, inculcating severe economic and social hardships on Guyanese. Since the Presidential Commission commenced its historic probe early in 2014, the PNC adopted an antagonistic stance towards its

Yesterday, Commission Chairman Sir Richard Cheltenham cautioned Williams on the Counsel’s method of asking the witness, Crime Chief Leslie James, questions during cross examinations. Sir Richard pointed out that

ering evidence from scores of witnesses, some of whom travel to Georgetown from around the world, to bring closure to the injustice that the Guyanese nation suffered with Dr Rodney’s brutal political killing. Under intense suspicion of orchestrating and carrying out the nefarious conspiracies and intelligence intrigues that resulted in Dr Rodney’s coldblooded assassination, the PNC chose to adopt an antagonistic stance towards the Commission, and opposition forces in the country insist that the Commission serves as a propaganda machine for the Government. However, Dr Pat Rodney, in her testimony, said she welcomes the Commission’s probe, noting that it would bring about necessary “healing” and closure to a cold case that has dogged her and the three Rodney offspring, Guyana, the Caribbean and the world, for decades. The Commission’s work inevitably zeros in on the PNC Government, as it held State power in the period under probe, the years 1978

tional movement that Dr Walter Rodney led when he was assassinated, the PNC insists on demonising the Commission, implying that the distinguished Commissioners may be associated with political propaganda, an implication that President Donald Ramotar has dismissed, noting the distinguished integrity and experienced professionalism of the Commission members. The Commission has stirred widespread international interest, and receives full coverage in the national media. Since its commencement, it has unearthed, through witness testimonies, damning evidence of political intrigue, widespread abusing of human rights, and nefarious State control over people’s private lives under the PNC Government during the period 1978 – 1980. These facts paint a grotesque picture of Guyana during the period that Dr Rodney was assassinated, when Guyana plunged into a dark age of political fear, when the Rodney family had to be smuggled out of their home and country to live in Barbados, and when the U.S. granted asylum to the

Rodney widow and children. They received American political asylum through the U.S. Embassy in Georgetown after the assassination, Dr Pat Rodney testified this week at the Commission. Dr Pat Rodney traveled from her home in Georgia, USA, to testify this week at the Commission. The Chronicle plans to cover her testimony in an in-depth feature on Sunday. For the past 34 years, experts, academics and commentators across the world have voiced suspicion that the PNC actively assassinated Dr Walter Rodney, and the Commission’s probe could shed light on this in a real way, either cementing those suspicions as fact, or exonerating the PNC. However, the PNC refuses to fully cooperate with the Commission, and yesterday’s verbal fracas adds intense drama to the process. Those who oppose the Commission’s probe wage a national media campaign to tarnish the reputation of the Commissioners as political propagandists, and insist on politicising the Commissioners, thus harming the noble intent of the Presidential Commission: to bring healing and closure to a dark period of Guyana’s history. This session of the Commission’s sitting resumes on Friday, with Commission Counsel Glen Hanoman hoping he would have received the records from the Frequency Management Unit’s head, Dr Valmicki Singh, identifying who was granted permission to operate a communication device on the frequency band 151.025. Hanoman is waiting for a response from Singh on this request. At Friday’s sitting, the Crime Chief will resume the stand for further cross examination from other Counsels.

GUYANA CHRONICLE Thursday October 23, 2014

THE DIWALI MOTORCADE Photos by Adrian Narine

La Parfaite Harmonie

Minister of Culture, Youth & Sport Dr Frank Anthony and his daughter at last evening’s Diwali Motorcade

Amrit Sagar, Belmonte, Mahaica

Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s President, Dr. Vindhya Persaud

Dharmic Naujawaan sponsored by Digicel

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THE DIWALI MOTORCADE Photos by Adrian Narine

Bhakti Bhawan Montrose Mandir

Bath Shri Krishna Mandir, West Coast Berbice

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Coverden Ayodhya Mandir

Youths from the Betsy Ground Hindu Mandir portray their depiction of Diwali

Cornelia-Ida Dharmic Vishnu Mandir, West Coast Demerara

GUYANA CHRONICLE Thursday October 23, 2014

Guyana inks waste management agreement with IBSA Trust Fund

By Navendra Seoraj THE Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, yesterday, signed an agreement with the India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) Trust Fund for the imple-

mentation of a Solid Waste Management Project. Present at the signing in the ministryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s compound were Indian High Commissioner V. Majilingam, Brazilian High Commissioner Lineu De Paula, Minister of Local Government Norman Whittaker and other officials of the ministry and

Minister Whittaker (centre) with the contractor who will be carrying out the projects, and other investors in the IBSA project

Indian High Commissioner V. Majilingam delivers address

Taxi driver escapes death as car topples at Sparendaam

SELF-EMPLOYED taxi driver, Steven Bux escaped death or serious injury early yesterday morning after the motorcar he was driving, HC 1351, toppled at Sparendaam in the vicinity of the Sparendaam Police Station. This newspaper was told that the man indicated to police ranks that while travelling west along the southern half of the East Coast carriageway, his car came into contact with an uneven section of the road and that caused him to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle then toppled several times, activating the air bag and causing extensive damage to the vehicle before it came to a halt on its side. Bux suffered minor injuries and visited the hospital where he was treated and sent away. Police sources in the division confirmed that the man was tested for alcohol consumption and the results were negative. The police also indicated that the documents for the vehicle which the man was driving and also owns were all in order, including the insurance. Several years back, a young lady lost her life after the Titan vehicle that she and another man were in hit that very uneven section on the road and caused the vehicle to go out of control. The vehicle eventually slammed into a utility pole which pierced the vehicle and pinned the woman inside; she bled to death while the driver of the vehicle was also injured in the smash-up. The road was also said to have been wet at the time, as was the case yesterday morning. (Leroy Smith)

members of the public. Before the official signing, Permanent Secretary Collin Croal in brief remarks recapped what the ministry had done so far to improve solid waste management in Guyana. He also disclosed the current clean-up campaign project that began on April 1 this year has so far received US$1,930,000 in funding and an additional amount of US$475,000 from the Government of Guyana. Croal stated that the project has three objectives which include procuring waste management machinery and equipment, expanding market tarmacs to curtail illegal vending and raising public awareness on solid waste management. He stated that so far the ministry has acquired US$12, 000 worth of bins, two compactor garbage trucks worth US$339,000 and two mini-excavators worth G$22.4M. He added that so far there have been repairs to the Anna Regina Market, Rosignol Market, Linden Market, Diamond Market and Lethem Market. Meanwhile, Minister Whittaker in his address noted that the waste management agreement is another step forward in terms of dealing with the solid waste management problem that is prominent in Guyana. He also stated that solid waste management is a major factor in many other countries other than Guyana and it is highly impossible to fully stop it. But he noted the contract will now allow the ministry to reduce the flow of solid waste. Some of the measures which will be taken during this project include expanding the markets and providing storage for garbage awaiting proper disposal.

Minister Whittaker delivers his address

GUYANA CHRONICLE Thursday October 23, 2014

Farrakhan representative calls for compensation from Guyana Government - in wake of arrest by CID three years ago By Derwayne Wills THREE years after International Representative to Minister Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam, Akbar Muhammad was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) here on allegations of being a “terrorist” and a “drug runner,” he is calling on the Guyana Government to compensate him for the stain on his character. At an early morning press conference at the Pegasus Hotel, Kingston, Muhammad who travelled from Jamaica on Monday gave life once again to an issue that for him has not been settled. When contacted about the request made by Mr. Muhammad, Home Affairs Minister, Clement Rohee said that he has some vague recollection of the matter. While confirming that he is the fittest person to pronounce on the matter, the Minister requested time to effectively review the case and make a pronouncement, which he said will be done over the weekend. According to Minister Rohee’s knowledge, the issue had been fully ventilated but when asked whether compensation for Mr. Muhammad was ever considered, he responded in the negative. In 2011, while Akbar Mu-

hammad was in Guyana by the request of Islamic brother Phillip Simon Muhammad, Akbar recalled the events as they unfolded after a meeting in Buxton. He said that upon returning to his hotel room at the Princess International Hotel, Providence, he heard a banging at his door at 2:30 in the morning. He disclosed that upon asking the persons on the other side of the door to state their business, they responded that they were from the CID and ordered him to open the door. Akbar disclosed that he was reluctant, but the CID officials requested his identification to which he told them that he was Akbar Muhammad. The Nation of Islam representative further recalled that he was told “you’re the one we’re looking for!” “They threatened to knock the door down,” he said, as they asked him to slip his identification under the door. After agreeing, Akbar said that they once again threatened to kick the door. However, he told them that was not necessary since he would open the door after he was fully clothed. As he stood before them, Mr. Muhammad said that he was informed upon being apprehended that his arrest was due to “word [received] from

the CIA [Central Intelligence Agency of the United States] that you are a terrorist and a drug runner.” In an attempt to convince them that he was not the man they were looking for since his name is a popular one, he recalled that he was taken to the CID Headquarters at Eve Leary. The man recalled being questioned but “the

Muhammad, I’m Mr. Farrakhan’s representative in the Nation of Islam and I’ve spent the last 50 years of my life fighting against drugs, and the last thing I am is a terrorist.” Muhammad was eventually detained along with Phillip Simon Muhammad and Tyrone Seymour after he had made contact with the two gentlemen to come

of the area, he said “water was all over the floor, there was nowhere for you to sleep, it was open bathrooms, flies and mosquitoes everywhere, it was terrible.” Muhammad said that he is demanding an apology and compensation from the Guyana Government since the actions of the CID in branding him a terrorist came “in a time when the world is

ter his arrest and release, the U.S. Embassy had revealed that they provided no such information to Guyana’s CID. Muhammad said the actions of the CID and the subsequent CNN report has affected his standing as an academic since he usually lectures at colleges where students using Google will be provided with informa-

From left are Dennis Muhammad; Phillip Simon Muhammad; International Representative to Minister Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam, Akbar Muhammad; and Tyrone Seymour

questions were totally ridiculous.” He explained to the CID officials: “I’m Akbar

to his aid. He said that all three of them were taken to the lockups. Describing the condition

fearing terrorists especially Muslims.” He expressed further concern since some days af-

tion that he was arrested in Guyana for allegations of terrorism and drug trafficking.

UG Law Society makes donation to three charities

THE University of Guyana Law Society (UGLS) on Monday last conducted a charity drive and made donations of clothing, books and toys to three institutions in Georgetown. The initiative comes against the backdrop of a newlyelected body of UGLS officials who saw it necessary to take into consideration those who are less fortunate and to commence their tenure “on the right footing”. Donations which were made mainly by the 220 students in the Law Department were distributed to The Paediatric Ward of the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC), The Guyana Relief Council and the Bless The Children’s Home in Industry Village, East Coast Demerara. BRINGING SMILES

Ms. Ronda Henry who received the donations on behalf of the GPHC expressed her gratitude for the efforts of the students. According to her, “most persons believe the best donations for the children of the ward are medical supplies, but as important as such donations are, it is also important that the children are made to smile, and the toys, stuffed animals and

story books donated will surely bring smiles to their faces.” Representative of the Guyana Relief Council, Ms. Lynette Carter also expressed similar sentiments, noting that the donations will help the council in continuing to aid individuals who have been affected predominantly by fires, by giving them a fresh start in life with much needed clothing. Rev. Surujpaul of the Bless The Children’s Home also expressed his gratitude to the newly-elected body for their expression of thoughtfulness while imploring them to continue such initiatives during their tenure. According to the President Patrice Wishart and Vice-President Devin Singh of the UGLS, the donations on Monday were just the commencement of activities of this nature since they are currently organising another charity drive which will roll out during the Christmas holidays. In an invited comment, Singh related that ”although the main aim of my tenure is to mindfully manipulate resources in order to give back to the students in the law department, I firmly believe that such activities will uplift us as students at law and build our character and appreciation for the lives that we live everyday.” (Ravin Singh)

Vice President of the UGLS Mr. Devin Singh hands over a cricket bat to a young lad of the Bless the Children’s Home, Industry ECD

GUYANA CHRONICLE Thursday October 23, 2014

Kindle the light of Love and Hope By Pt Suresh Sugrim “DIWALI” is a time for celebration, but it is also a time for reflection; a time when we must remember that there are always others less fortunate than ourselves. This holiday reminds us that we should commit ourselves to helping those in need. On behalf of the Humanitarian Mission of New Jersey Arya Samaj Mandir, Inc., and its Guyana and Canadian Chapters, I am pleased to extend “Shubh Deepavali” greetings to all my Hindu brothers and sisters in Guyana and across the globe on the occasion of this joyous occasion. At this time, we must renew our commitment to kindness; to think of all those less fortunate individuals, especially all those who are sick, invalid, lonely, abused, and our seniors. A significant event in the Hindu religious calendar, Deepavali, celebrates prosperity and showers its light over darkness. A very special occasion that is cherished and loved by many people across the world, Diwali is now

celebrated by all communities in Guyana and across the globe; it is a beautiful recognition that light is something which is universal and important and significant for every one of us. A single “diya” or lamp holds infinite beauty and hope from within us. We need to kindle the light of hope from within our personalities, so we can brighten ourselves and the people around us. From time immemorial, Diwali has been a celebration of victory over evil or darkness, and also symbolises the coming of a New Year. But if we think deeply, what is this darkness that we want to remove? How can we remove the darkness from within us? Where there is darkness, we need light; and there is tremendous darkness within each one of us, so let us kindle the light from within us. Light means to follow a virtuous path such that our thoughts are always pure; our words are sweet and peaceful and thus bring joy to the listeners. Also our actions are always beneficial, first to ourselves and to others, as well as the environment. On this Diwali, we need

to pray and get rid of all the darkness from within our society and ourselves. Darkness is when our thoughts are negative, and when these thoughts are reflected in our words or actions, they bring hurt and sorrow to others at every turn. In reality, evil or darkness does not have an identity of its own; it exists due to a lack of goodness or light. Knowledge, power, and all that is pure are very real characteristics, since they are part of us, perhaps hidden yet existing. The Festival of Lights is the fight against evil forces, and the creation of peace and happiness. As we celebrate Diwali, its message is a reminder that we are the “Deepak,” that inner being, to have that experience of enlightenment. When the light of the soul is lit, that fire brings light not only to my own life and my relationships, but also, to all the Deepaks that are in me and you. When all the Deepak and the souls are lit with love, truth, peace and respect, they create a rosary. In “Deepmala,” the rosary of Deepaks, the souls have been lit with

the light of truth and we are able to bring optimism to ourselves, the people around us and the whole world. It is clear that the world contains a lot of darkness. Every one of us are instruments that bring that light into this world of ours, so that we are able to move forward to a world that is truly loving, harmonising and bringing peace. So, instead of celebrating Diwali, let us experience Diwali in positive ways. As we clean our homes, let us clean our minds and intellects too. As we wear new clothes, let us also get rid of our old, unwanted, and disturbing habits of anger, jealousy and worries. Let our new but original qualities of peace, love, bliss and happines emerge. Tonight, we will settle our old account books and begin new ones; simultaneously, let us settle our old karmic accounts, any unpleasant relationships, and begin our relationships in a new, positive way. We are all aware of the pollution caused by fire crackers, but it is Diwali. We need to burn crackers, so why not burn all the crackers

Pandit Suresh Sugrim

of evil characteristics within ourselves. This burning will, in fact, purify our minds and the environment. As we exchange sweets, let us also exchange meaningful sweet words, good wishes and blessings. If we really experience Diwali, we will succeed in invoking (calling upon) Goddess Lakshmi. Her name comes from the word, “laksh”, meaning “the goal”. Experiencing Diwali will help us reach our ulti-

mate goal of heavenly perfection – which Goddess Lakshmi stands for. Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi is good, but what is even better is making the wealth of spiritual knowledge and qualities, a part of our life. A divine character alone can attain prosperity and peace. In an attempt to be a unifying force, the devotions during Diwali will seek to encourage greater unity, amity and understanding. “On this auspicious occasion of Diwali, let us pray for our leaders that they will confront the many challenges that are currently abounding in the society. And even as Diwali is celebrated, we pray that Maha Lakshmi brings the true wealth of peace, health, happiness, and love to all of God’s creation. May the spirit of Diwali extinguish any darkness in every human personality and illuminate their souls with the light of God. Let us all burn like Diyas – giving light and life to others, and then we can truly say that we are celebrating the festival of Light.”

Georgetown Toastmasters Club marks 90th anniversary with a speech-a-thon By Raveena Mangal

Toastmaster Donna Mercy delivering her speech

GEORGETOWN Toastmasters Club last evening commemorated Founder’s Day with a speech-a-thon held at the Red Cross Building. Among the toastmasters who spoke were Stacia Cameron who dealt with the necessity of positive thinking in our lives, and toastmaster ‘Ibi’ gave a heartfelt presentation on ‘save to make a difference.’ Toastmaster Donna Mercy spoke on the benefits of dance while toastmaster Candace

gave a very appropriate toast to Toastmasters International founder, Ralph C. Smedley. The toastmaster of the meeting was Anil James. October marks the 90th anniversary of Toastmasters International, an organisation which evolved from a small network of clubs in southern California to more than 14,650 clubs in 126 countries, with membership exceeding 313,000. The first meeting was held at Santa Ana, California, USA in 1924. Members of the first

Members of the audience pay rapt attention at the speech-a-thon

group pioneered the principles that are projected today in every club: practice how to speak, keep meetings well organised and on time, welcome new members enthusiastically and provide constructive feedback. Dr. Smedley once noted that people “learn in moments of enjoyment.” Although 90 years have passed, members around the world still have fun while learning and building their public speaking and leadership skills.

Toastmaster of the meeting Anil James

GUYANA CHRONICLE Thursday October 23, 2014

DIWALI 2014 MESSAGES

Here’s hoping for Have a Happy, Joyous peace, compromise, Diwali 2014 and collective progress

GUYANESE society, in this week of Diwali 2014, must justifiably wish that their nation, our country, experiences some grand illumination of the spirit and the soul of the nation. We Guyanese must also surely hope for the light of peace, compromise and collective progress to shine away the darkness of political rancor, parliamentary stalemates and wrangling, and the stultifying forces against national development. The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) appreciates the people’s need for evil schemes to be unmasked and banished from our Green

Land. GAWU wishes that the Diwali diyas symbolise the light of understanding and collective responsibility as it joins with Guyana’s Hindu Community in celebrating a wonderful Festival that is now a truly national event: Diwali 2014. The festival originated in rural India as a celebration of a favourable harvest produced by the working-class. It is also rooted in various mythological events which eventually were revealed to be based on actual historical facts. Always the lights are used to symbolise wisdom and knowledge, illumination over the darkness of ignorances and evil.

In Guyana, it is a heart-warming indication of happy harmony as Guyanese of various religions and races join in the celebration through viewing the motorcades and participating in melas and other cultural observances. GAWU endorses this national participation by all communities, government and the private sector. Maha Lakshmi’s light shines on the basis of prosperity, vitality and wealth. May that dimension of Guyanese existence be pursued and realised by all – inspired by another Festival of Lights – Diwali 2014. –GAWU

May the Festival of Lights be the harbinger of joy and prosperity THE Board of Directors and Members of Blue CAPS extend warm Diwali greetings to all Guyanese, especially to our Hindu brothers and sisters. This day not only marks the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil, but it is also a day of service and generosity to humanity. Our nation is built on its diversity, and we honour the symbols and traditions of

Guyanese who have made our country what it is today. Our Hindu community is an important part of our social and cultural fabric, and Diwali is a time to celebrate community, family, and hope for the future. May we take this occasion to ensure that we continue to shine a light on the causes of equality, diversity, unity and peace in our beloved country. It is up to us

as Guyanese to illuminate these just efforts, and bring about the joy and happiness that represent the true spirit of the Festival of Lights. Once again, the Board and Members of Blue CAPS wish everyone a joyous Diwali celebration. May the festival of lights be the harbinger of joy and prosperity for all Guyanese. Shubh Deepavali.

A time of great religious significance ON THE auspicious occasion of Diwali, the Alliance For Change extends greetings to all our Hindu brothers and sisters. This is a time of great religious significance in the Hindu calendar commemorating the return of Lord Rama after he had spent 14 years in exile. The message of Diwali gives us hope, and teaches us that evil and darkness will not triumph in the face

of goodness and light. It is a time for forgiveness and looking beyond differences; it is not a time for debasing and making disparaging remarks about others. On this occasion, the Alliance For Change urges all Guyanese, regardless of their religious beliefs, to pray for our nation and for each other, that each of us may be a light of hope and kindness in the life of someone else.

This Diwali, as we share in the sweatmeats and other treats, let us also share peace and kindness. Meanwhile, the AFC acknowledges its oversight in calling for a sitting of the National Assembly on October 22. Given the usual preparations and religious observances on this evening, it would have been impractical for the House to meet. A Happy Diwali to all.

THE Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG), the majority grouping of Guyanese workers, among them thousands of Hindus, join that community and, indeed these days the entire nation as the Festival of Lights (Diwali) is celebrated countrywide. From Corentyne to Charity, from Linden to Lethem and the hinterland, earthen diyas shine their little long-lasting lights in the darkest, moonless nights. Research shows that Diwali was started to celebrate harvests in rural India. The festival, it is indicated, is celebrated on the 15th day in the dark half of Kartic (October/November). It is

rich in symbolism, as light represents triumph over all that is evil, inclusive of ignorance, disease, poverty and all things negative to human existence. FITUG is attracted to quote from the poet, Khalil Gibram: “Do not let the Candle of Wisdom die out in the darkness of lust and error. For the wise man approaches with his torch to light up the path of Mankind.” Guyana needs persons, policies and leaders to be beacons and lighthouses of illumination, leading our challenged society to progress in all its aspects. Today, it might be relatively easy to identify those in leadership and decision-making positions, from

Parliament to boardrooms to workplaces which are agents of darkness and violators of development. Criticism is healthy when it is constructive; protest is empty when no alternatives are viable or even offered. The Hindu Goddess of wealth and prosperity (Light) beams her spiritual illumination for all to enjoy. May her spirit inspire us, during the 2014 Diwali observances, to seek and demonstrate wisdom and vitality, strength and understanding to compromise for peace, stability and sustained progress. A HAPPY, JOYOUS DIWALI 2014 FROM FITUG.

May the Festival of Lights brighten our collective hearts THE People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends Diwali greetings to all Guyanese, in particular our Hindu brothers and sisters. This festival signifies the triumph of light over darkness, and resonates with humanity all over the world. The message of Diwali is universal, and cannot be ignored, especially in these trying times. The current situation in the world in which there still

exists large pockets of people who suffer from oppressive and dictatorial rule renders the significance of the festival all the more relevant and timely. In our own country, dark clouds are threatening to throw the country once again into a state of backwardness and darkness. The PPP remains convinced that these destructive forces will not prevail, and that good will ultimately triumph over evil.

It is the sincere hope of the PPP that Diwali, referred to as the Festival of Lights, will serve to rekindle our hope for a brighter Guyana. It certainly will brighten our collective hearts and souls as we seek to overcome our challenges, and as we forge ahead to build a peaceful, progressive and prosperous Guyana. Happy Diwali Greetings to one and all!

Let’s celebrate a festival that brings all people together A PARTNERSHIP for National Unity (APNU) takes this opportunity to once more extend felicitations and best wishes to our Hindu brothers and sisters and the people of Guyana generally as we observe yet another Deepavali National Holiday. Of the various Hindu festivals, Deepavali, the Festival of Lights, enlivens all, young and old, men and women, rich and poor, in towns and communities throughout Guyana. It is especially a unifying and integrating force. Diffusing goodwill, joy and cheer, it brings all people together.

The religious significance of this festival is particularly illuminating. The Goddess Maha Lakshmi, the Goddess of Light, is worshipped for wealth and spiritual enlightenment. But, alas, the light in our beloved country is only flickering. Literally and metaphorically, the light and spirit of this Nation are fast disappearing. With increased corruption, violent crime and a rising sense of hopelessness, the Guyanese Nation sees the light disappearing around them. They sense a gathering storm is at hand, as the human spirit of this Nation becomes sullen and depressed.

This year’s observances are occurring at a very important moment in the history of the nation, when there is a clear need for peace, understanding and stability. These values are common to all the religions in Guyana, and assume particular significance in respect of the Deepavali celebrations. The idea of the triumph of light over darkness symbolically and otherwise carries a powerful message for the Guyanese nation. APNU, therefore, joins with the Hindu community and the rest of the nation in celebrating this important event.

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Courts hosts Diwali programme – to contribute to the occasion AS Hindus usher in Diwali, the festival of lights, Courts (Guyana) Inc. contributed to the celebration of this occasion by hosting a Diwali ceremony. Speaking briefly at the ceremony held at Courts (Guyana), Main Street Office, Roberta Ferguson, Public Relations Officer noted that the

company acknowledges the rich culture that Guyana has and has tried to focus on all aspects of this culture. “And today we would like to be part of this auspicious celebration acknowledging the triumph of good over evil,” she said, and wished all Guyanese a happy and prosperous Diwali.

DIWALI DRESS COMPETITION

The Jewan Ka Nritya Dance Group performed at the function and also played an integral part in the judging of Courts Diwali Dress Competition. Staff members of Courts (Guyana) were tasked with dressing in their Indian

Managing Director of Courts (Guyana), Clyde De Haas and Ms. Seeram of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha during the symbolic cheque handing over

outfits and were judged on originality, completeness and display of attire. Staff from all departments participated in making the event a success with authentic displays of Mother Lakshmi and their richly designed lehengas and sari. The winning competitors will be crowned best dressed male and female, with $25,000, $20,000 and $15,000 being the prizes awarded to first, second and third places respectively.

Courts Guyana also made their annual contribution of $100,000 to the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha, in aid of their annual Diwali Motorcade. During the symbolic handing over of the cheque by Managing Director of Courts (Guyana), Clyde De Haas, he noted that this is another way for Courts (Guyana) to honour their corporate social responsibility. (Rebecca Ganesh-Ally)

Managing Director of Courts (Guyana), Clyde De Haas with st

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Celebrating Diwali at the New Building Society New Building Society (NBS) staff decked out in their Indian attire for Diwali, the hindu religious celebration.the occasion Diwali

Diwali at the Agriculture Ministry

taff of Courts

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Caribbean Ministers urge medical laboratories to transform health laboratory environment

THE 19th Special Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD) held in Washington DC, from 27th-28th September, has endorsed an initiative which the Caribbean Med Labs Foundation (CMLF) is facilitating under its C A R I C O M - PA N C A P Global Fund Programme, aimed at transforming the health laboratory environment. This is a crucial development for public health in the Region, as in the face of increasing demands, Caribbean medical laboratories are being asked to do much more with less, a press statement said. A team of regional experts, with CMLF facilita-

tion, developed the Regional Framework for National Laboratory Policy to guide countries with planning and managing the increasingly challenging laboratory environment. CMLF Director-Laboratory Management Specialist, Ms Valerie Wilson, presented the framework to the COHSOD in Washington, DC, on behalf of the regional team which developed it. Country-level action on this framework is particularly urgent, as the Region is facing an ongoing challenge from the severe epidemic of chronic diseases (including diabetes, heart disease, cancers and HIV), as well as ever-increasing threats posed by communicable diseases

such as the already widespread regional epidemic of Chikungunya and the global threat of Ebola. CMLF warns that: “The environment for delivering an effective national laboratory service is unfortunately likely to become even more challenging in the short to medium term, so countries need to be even more strategic and structured to deliver. Resource challenges and current disease threats, in particular, demand maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness in providing both public and private national laboratory services.” Additionally, CMLF is stressing the urgency for developing National Laboratory

Minibus culture: From bad to worse

THE local minibus culture has evolved from bad to worse and it is a very worrying trend to the travelling public. This has not escaped the attention of the GPF Traffic Department, and as such, they will continue to step up their awareness campaign. Irving added there is always the need for constant education of all road users so they can be reminded to use the roads in a better manner. The manner in which passengers are treated leaves much to be desired and it would pain anyone to sit in any minibus while children and the elderly are verbally abused and mistreated on a daily basis. In some cases these uncouth minibus drivers are in such a rush that they do not wait until the elderly are properly seated before they drive off and children are packed into buses like sardines. In response, Irving urged all passengers to report such conduct to any police station for redress; because minibus operators must at all times adhere to the laws of the road and at no time ill treat passengers. He also appealed to minibus operators to be neatly groomed and desist from consuming alcoholic beverages while driving. Additionally, he urged them to be fair to all passengers since they are providing a service to the general public. FATALITIES Irving revealed that they have recorded 98 road accidents with 106 deaths, while for the corresponding period last year they had 76 road accidents with 82 deaths. Noting the increase in fatalities this year, Irving implored all road-users to be more attentive, drivers to reduce speed and be courteous ahead of Road Safety Month, which will be observed in November this year.

Disappearance of the ‘pot-bellied’ cop By Michel Outridge WITHIN recent times there has been a marked improvement in appearance of members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) more so traffic ranks since this publication earlier this year highlighted the “pot belly” trend which had befallen some members of the force. It was recently observed that tall, lean, and well groomed traffic ranks are strategically placed on the roads directing traffic and it is indeed a welcome sight. Acting Traffic Chief, Deputy Superintendent Irving Trotz told this newspaper that Traffic Headquarters, Eve Leary, has partnered with ‘A’ Division ranks to improve the overall outlook of the general traffic department. A marked improvement has since been recognised, since Trotz stated they have had talks with all members of the force to wear their uniforms with pride and so forth and at the same time ranks have been utilising the gyms at the Tactical Services Unit (TSU) and Felix Austin Police College. It was also recognised that some ranks who once sported “pot bellies” have long disappeared and they are in good shape and liking it. Irving said ranks were cautioned and encouraged to get fit and they did and it is a good change with astronomical health benefits.

policies to guide planning and implementation of the national laboratory structures mandated by the International Health Regulations (IHR). According to the statement, the COHSOD decision follows the initial endorsement of the framework by Chief Medical Officers in April this year. Specifically, the COHSOD endorsed the Regional Laboratory Policy Framework and requested Member States to provide leadership at the national level to support adaptation and implementation of the National Laboratory Policy Framework. So urgent is this mandate that some countries have already led the way and quite quickly and successfully with CMLF facilitation, have initiated and/or completed comprehensive drafts of their national laboratory policies using the generic framework. These are currently being

channelled through their policy approval process. The Foundation stands ready to provide continuing support for this process under the Global Fund Round 9 programme that will end

in 2015 and looks forward to Caribbean countries taking this critical step towards transforming the health laboratory landscape, the statement concluded.

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Deputy Commander enlightens stakeholders on police approach to domestic violence

By Leroy Smith

DEPUTY Commander of the police â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Division (WBD,WCD,EBE) Stephen Mansell, who is also performing the duties of Divisional Commander, on Saturday addressed stakeholders of the division on the issue of domestic violence. He was at the time addressing the gathering during a domestic violence workshop which was attended by detectives, court orderlies and general duty police officers. The event was held at Met en Meer Zorg, West Coast Demerara. The gathering also included persons from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security; The Force Chaplin; members of the religious community and other persons who have been working with the police in the division on various projects and initiatives. Mansell, who delivered the main address at the event, spoke of the guiding principles and standard operating procedures (SOPs) which the police are expected to follow when conducting investigations, making arrests, laying charges and making arguments for the denial of bail to those who commit such acts.

The senior officer pointed to the importance of the special, designated rooms at police stations to deal with persons who come to make domestic violence reports, including men. On that note, he said that no male should be afraid to report their cases of domestic violence and assured participants that the laws governing the offence is not restricted to gender and as such the same penalties apply to anyone who commits the act. He also spoke of the importance of ensuring that confidentiality is maintained when dealing with victims of domestic violence and to breach that confidentiality could put investigating officers at a disadvantage. It was also noted during Mansellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presentation that reporters have to be properly investigated and cases properly made out, to avoid being unfair either to the victim or the suspect. The police have the right and obligation to be balanced in their recording of the facts and the manner in which they deal with such cases. On the issue of court appearances, Mansell said that the police would apply to the court to have the victims protected from the abuser and this is done by way of the prosecution

and/or social workers making representation for either incarceration of the accused or that he or she be put under a restraining order with respect to how many feet he or she could get to the victim. According to Mansell, these measures are however taken with consideration given to the seriousness of the offence and the report made by the victim. In addition, in cases where the reports are made on weekends and the victim expresses fear for his or her life, the police can move to seek legal representation and/or court intervention through a judge to have the victim placed into protective custody and/or care. Mansell described domestic violence as not only physical but verbal; sexual deprivation; and deprivation of basic rights and needs as among some of the cases that all fall under domestic violence. Meanwhile, the other facilitators addressed the causes of domestic violence; how this can be brought under control with a reduction in the practice; and the role of humans in respecting each other which diminishes the likelihood of such acts occurring.

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Four in custody Woman shot after for murder of withdrawing $10,000 from bank 17-yr-old at Konawaruk FOUR men are in police custody following the brutal murder of 17-year-old Azad Potter, of Garden of Eden, East Bank Demerara, on Tuesday at Konawaruk Backdam, Potaro. Police reported that the miner was allegedly beaten by a group of men who had accused him of stealing articles from their mining camp. He however, succumbed to his injuries. Reports said Potter was working at a mining camp and it is alleged that while his colleagues were away from camp, he took a small quantity of raw gold, among electronics and other items. When the miners returned to camp and discovered their belongings gone, they confronted Potter who had been left alone to guard the camp. He had denied taking the items and during the heated argument, he was severely beaten by the group of angry men after which he died from multiple injuries right at the camp area. Police from Mahdia Police Station were dispatched to the scene to widen the probe.

SAVITRI Harricharran, a mother of three of Tucville, Georgetown, was yesterday morning shot to her side by a gunman who is suspected to have trailed her from a city bank. The Guyana Chronicle Newspaper was told that the woman was shot on Robb Street as she was enquiring about the price of a cooking utensil to be used today for the making of sweet meats for the holiday.

Her eldest son who spoke with this publication at the Georgetown Public Hospital related that he received the news about the shooting of his mother moments after he had arrived home on the East Coast of Demerara. After speaking with his mother, the young man who entertained questions from the media said that his mother told him that she went to the bank and withdrew $10,000 which she placed

into her bag. According to him, his mother was approached shortly by the bandit who grabbed her bag and as she attempted to hold onto to it she was shot. The man then fled with the bag containing a cell phone and the $10,000 into a waiting motorcar; but according to persons in the area, they did not get a chance to note the registration plate for the vehicle. Savitri is said to be the

operator of a business in the interior where she cooks and sells, while the rearing of her cattle is done at the Georgetown address. Up to late yesterday, the woman was said to be out of danger and according to her relatives, she was responding to treatment and communicating. The police have not been able to arrest anyone just yet for the shooting, but investigations are in progress. (Leroy Smith)

Four survive sinking vessel in Pomeroon River accident

THE Maritime Administration Department of the Ministry of Transport is seeking assistance from the public in locating a vessel which was responsible for an accident in the Pomeroon River last Saturday, but up to yesterday was still unidentified. The department in a press release yesterday said that the unidentified vessel slammed into the fishing vessel â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lady Pinkyâ&#x20AC;? which was anchored off the coast of Guyana in the Pomeroon River. The accident occurred at approximately 02:30 hrs last Saturday. According to the department, the unidentified vessel collided with the fishing boat, causing it to sink but the four

occupants on board were able to use their life saving devices and stay afloat until they were rescued by another fishing vessel several hours later. The men were then transferred to another vessel which brought them to Port Georgetown on Monday, where the matter was formally reported and statements taken. Efforts by this newspaper, yesterday, to make contact with the four men to ascertain what exactly happened on sea were futile since officials from the department were not willing to release that information until their investigations are completed.

Man remanded for robbing Alexander Village gold business By Leroy Smith AFTER two weeks of intensive investigation and the detaining and questioning of several persons, the police were on Monday able to place a 24-year-old before the courts for the multimillion dollar robbery at the First Street, Alexander

Village robbery two Thursdays ago. Yesterday, Oneil Calendar of Garnett Street, Albouystown appeared before Chief Magistrate, Priya Beharry-Sewnarine to answer the charges which were levelled against him. The 24-year-old was denied bail by the magistrate despite an application by his law-

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yer, Paul Fung A Fat, whose request was rebutted by the prosecution. The prosecutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s argument was that bail should be denied because of the nature and gravity of the offence, the quantum involved, the fact that a firearm was stolen and another one reportedly used in committing the crime. The notion that the young man may not return to court for his trial was also put forward by the prosecution in the application for the denial of bail to the accused. Fung-A-Fat told the court that his client lives in Georgetown and works with his father at a fish shop in another part of city. Bail was denied and the man will return to court on November 03, 2014. This newspaper first reported that a gold establishment in First Street, Alexander Village was robbed by four persons, one of whom acted as the driver for the getaway car and three including a woman, who entered the establishment and robbed the operators and other persons who were present in the shop at the time. They relieved persons of gold, diamond, firearm, mobile devices and other items including cash. The police following the robbery questioned several persons including known suspects, but none of the known suspects were identified by the victims of the crime as the persons who were responsible for robbing them.

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Aries - March 21 - April 19 This is a terrific day for you, and you will glow brightly from head to toe as you radiate your true inner self to the world. You will find profound joy in the simplest, most ordinary circumstances. If you run out of things to say, feel free to whistle a tune. This isn't likely to happen today, since you will overflow with things to talk about. Taurus - April 20 - May 20 Tap into the boisterous, light-hearted mood of the day instead of getting bogged down with heavy emotions. This is a good time to engage your mind rather than let your heart take control. Be aware of the expansive nature of the day that allows you to think clearly without getting bothered by emotions. Take the cerebral route to figuring out what you need to do to smooth any bumps in the road. Gemini - May 21 - June 21 Your optimism will be inspiring today. You will find that your lighthearted approach is perfectly suited to taking care of any issue that arises. Toss a few jokes into the mix and remind other people that it isn't necessary to take things so seriously. The Sun is shining as you proudly parade down the street with your head held high. Cancer - June 22 - July 22 Difficult challenges that have been lingering on the sidelines will probably become more prominent today. There is a strong possibility that things will come to a head. The problem was easy to overlook at first, but now that it has taken on a life of its own, you may have to consult someone who is more of an expert on these types of situations than you are. Leo - July 23 - August 22 You could be the one everyone runs to for advice today. You're the one with all the answers who can easily pull the rabbit out of a hat. Trust your judgment and intellectual know-how. Feel free to push yourself to the limit. If you go too far, you can always take a step back. If you never drive all the way to the boundaries, you will never know how far you can go. Virgo - August 23 - September 22 You may get frustrated when you find that people aren't as sensitive to a situation as you want them to be. While you're looking to make a strong connection with someone, almost wanting to take possession of his or her feelings, that person, in turn, is trying to pull back. People are apt to gravitate toward rational facts rather than intense, smothering emotions. Libra - September 23 - October 22 A small spark in a dry field is apt to whip the hill into flames. A raging wildfire may be underway by the end of the day. Know that you're one of the biggest perpetrators, but don't feel badly about it. Fire is destructive but also necessary. Clearing out brush and offering a fresh new place in which new growth can flourish is an important part of the cycle of nature. Scorpio - October 23 - November 21 Put on some lively music you can dance to and really kick up your heels. It's time to put away the sour mood and have fun with a large group of people. You will find that the more you engage in intellectual discussions, the more you will get warmed up to the idea that life should be fun, not the pain and stress you sometimes make it out to be. Sagittarius - November 22 - December 20 This is a tremendously expansive time for you, and there is very little that will stop your momentum once you get going. Your eyes are alive with a spark that says that you're ready to take on the world. Believe this about yourself and others will believe in you. There is a great deal of luck on your side today, so take a gamble in a certain part of your life. Capricorn - December 21 - January 19 This is a good time to put things in writing. Your gift with words is apt to shine today as you write a proposal, email, or love poem. You're able to communicate very well when you put your sensitive emotions aside and concentrate on what you think instead of what you feel. Expand your influence by focusing on those things that require a more cerebral approach. Aquarius - January 20 - February 18 The day's energy is apt to be lively, making it much easier to get the things done that you need to do. You will find people are more than eager to help you. The trick is to integrate your leadership abilities with the knowledge available from other people. You will create a winning combination of power and strength to put to use in just about any realm of your life. Pisces - February 19 - March 20 Obstacles that you have ignored are suddenly starting to expand beyond reasonable proportions. Be careful of what you say as a result, because your words could spread like wildfire. This is no laughing matter. Difficulties in your world are likely to crop up, and you will find your ego threatened. Try to keep some sort of emotional barrier.

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Diwali: The biggest and brightest of all Hindu Festivals

On this Diwali, let us continue to reach out to our brothers and sisters in our dear land, and dedicate our efforts towards the progress, prosperity and peace of our nation.

THE Indian Arrival Committee (IAC) extends Shubh Diwali greetings to the entire nation, especially our Hindu brothers and sisters. Deepawali, or Diwali, is certainly the biggest and the brightest of all Hindu festivals. It's the festival of lights (deep = light and avali = a row i.e., a row of lights) which literally illuminates the many Hindu homes and villages with its brilliance, and dazzles all with its joy. In each legend, myth and story of Deepawali, the significance of the victory of good over evil is trumpeted. Diwali takes us from darkness unto light; the light that empowers us to commit ourselves to good deeds,

significant and positive impact on the lives of Hindus. It has a universal message of hope, peace and prosperity. Hope for a brighter tomorrow; when we pray, we say Dhan Dayee Namastute â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oh Universal Mother, Bless us so that we can have a more prosperous future and rid ourselves of poverty in all its forms (Poverty of thoughts, intellect, wisdom). Maha Lakshmi, who is revered at this time, represents wealth, peace and prosperity, which all Guyanese share in this beautiful country. Maha Lakshmi also represents motherhood and womanhood at large that, which, the Hindus preserve, cherish, and give the highest reverence. Diwali is indeed

that which brings us closer to divinity. During Diwali, lights illuminate every corner of Hindu homes and villages, and the scent of incense sticks hangs in the air, mingled with the sounds of Bhajans, joy, togetherness and hope. Diwali brings with it a

a national festival for us in Guyana, and Guyanese of all walks of life participate in activities nationwide. The IAC hopes that the divine light of Diwali shines within ourselves so that knowledge and wisdom can be shared, and that we show greater affection and compassion for each other.

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May enlightenment prevail over ignorance! – Diwali 2014 message from First Lady Madame Deolatchmee Ramotar

terised by great symbolism wherein families light their diyas and other lanterns to mark the conquest of good over evil and enlightenment over ignorance. It is a time when Hindus de-clutter their lives of the things, both material and spiritual, that impede a closer relationship with the

First Lady Madame Deolatchmee Ramotar about to light a diya earlier this week when she declared open the Diwali Nagar at City Centre in Georgetown

IT is once again my privilege and pleasure to extend to all Guyanese, but especially to our Hindu community, greetings on the joyous occasion of Diwali. This is a very special festival in the lives of all Hindus, one that

radiates with happiness and renewal. Diwali is a celebratory festival. This festival commemorates the triumphant return of Lord Rama, his wife Sita and his brother from exile. The festival is charac-

Divine. It is a time for Hindus to reaffirm, renew and reinvigorate their beliefs. It is also a time for deepening relationships within and between families. It is a time for sharing and a time for pujas. On this Diwali 2014, I wish to remind all families of our special responsibilities to-

wards our children and especially of the need to instill in them that light of virtue. Let us do our part to ensure that our children keep on the path of virtue. Let us teach them, by word and by example, the importance of being virtuous and to avoid being tempted or led astray by the impure

thoughts, images and acts. As we celebrate this wonderful festival of Diwali, may we do so with respect for the traditions of all Hindus! May enlightenment always prevail over ignorance! May we have a peaceful, holy and joyous Diwali 2014!

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‘Let this Diwali usher in the light of knowledge – message from President of Guyana Hindu and spiritual exaltation’ Dharmic Sabha Dr. Vindhya Persaud DEEPAVALI is essentially Maha Lakshmi puja. Maha Lakshmi, the Goddess of light is the source of material and spiritual prosperity. She emerged from the churning of the ocean (saagar mathan) in response to a cosmic crisis and her inherent radiance dispelled the darkness which threatened the world. Deepavali is observed

on the 15th day of the Hindu month of Kartik or Amawasya (new moon) and has shifted from the confines of our homes and mandirs and is celebrated by our nation. Everyone is engulfed in the spirit of camaraderie and fraternity as greetings are extended and sweets are shared with friends and families. As we engage in Maha

Lakshmi Puja and we light our diyas let us understand the true significance of Deepavali which is that of rekindling the inner light of divinity within ourselves in triumph over the negative tendencies and qualities. The radiance of that inner light once found will shine as brilliantly as that emanating from the thousands of diyas which twinkle from every nook and corner

of our country on Deepavali day. Deepavali dispels darkness in all its forms and ushers in the light of wisdom, knowledge and spiritual exaltation. Let us observe this festival in its pristine form and resist all attempts to desecrate its observance. The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha wishes to sincerely thank all those who supported, sponsored and participated in its country-

Vindhya Persaud

wide Deepavali Motorcades this year as the Sabha celebrated forty years of this magnificent tradition which was the vision of its founder Pandit Reepu Daman Persaud. President of the Sabha, Dr. Vindhya Vasini Persaud wishes to thank all the Praants of the Sabha for their superb organisation of motorcades and rangoli competitions and extends Deepavali greetings to the entire Dharmic family and the Guyanese nation. She also with the greatest humility extends heartfelt thanks to the thousands of Guyanese who throng the roadways year after year for a glimpse

of the fantastic floats. She urges all to let the message of Deepavali be perpetuated beyond the day and that we continue to live in the spirit of unity and harmony with respect and understanding of each other’s beliefs, customs and traditions. May Maha Lakshmi continue to richly bless our people and our beautiful country with prosperity, productivity, spiritual upliftment, solutions to its challenges and continued development in every sphere. Deepavali ka Shubh Kaamnayea from the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha.

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 Inn Apartments. With Jacuzzi, kitchen and hot and cold from $3 000, AC $5 000, Eccles. Tel. 6 7 9 - 7 1 3 9 , 639-4452, 619-3660.

 5TH Forms CXC Economics and POB, 6th Form CAPE Economics lessons. 71 Second Street, Campbellville. Call 646-5191,

 Fashion: Other services including bulk cutting, designing, embroidery, sewing classes. We also do overalls, sheets, lab-coats aprons, curtains etc. in bulk 227-8538.

PC repairs, servicing and reloading, OS installation and activation, hardware and software installation, password and virus removal, data recovery (PC and flash drives), PC tune-up, hard drive and flash memory repairs, PC building and customisation, sale of software and games. Online shopping and shipping service. Contact: Mr Reynolds Tel: 677-4757, 614-3569.

 Palmist and Yo g a , h i g h s c i e n c e s p i r i tual healer solves all love relationship, business, court, visa, removes evil spirit, sexual, pregnancy -to be, prope r t y, a l l c h r o n i c s i c k n e s s a n d d i s e a s e s e t c . Te l : 604-6269.

 General St o r e , 11 6 R e g e n t R o a d Bourda, General Domestic. Must know to cook, Handym a n m u s t know to care for dogs and plants, to work at Nandy Park and Eccles.

BUSS/JOB OPP

BUSS/JOB OPPORTUNITY  give you a free website to earn, guaranteed US$$$$ monthly. Registration is FREE Email: proconsult_cba@yahoo.com -oriented person, with relevant experience and qualifications, to manage Apartment complex. Kindly submit applications by e-mail, addressed to info@uniquegroupgy.com  invite you to bring a friend, a family or customer and you earn immediately 2% cash for all effective purchase or rental or sale of land. Contact Mr Harold Anthony Reid 6270288 at 129A, Duncan Street, Bel Air Park. Tony Reid Realty makes many make millions. e m a i l tonyreidsrealty@hotmail.com .   #1 Realtor Prop Harold Anthony Reid B.SC Banking/Real Estate Consultant is inviting freelancers for 30% commission after training to sell real estate. Earn money at a time when Guyanese are complaining. Be prophetic that money and opportunity are always in abundance. Only people with over $500 000 savings as a testimony of their saving trend. em a i l tonyreidsrealty@hotmail.com.

CAR RENTAL

car rental

Inn Apartments and Car Rental. Premio, Vitz. Eccles New Scheme. Tel. 6797139, 639-4452, 619-3660.

EDUCATIONAL

educational

 Beauty Salon & Sewing Est.: Classes for sewing, floral arrangement and cake decoration. Call 223-1387, 697-9118.  Tutoring offered in Spanish, Chemistry and Agriculture Science. For more information, call 642-0958.  Parents! Reading and Math classes for children 7 years and older. Call 623-6026.    Forms. Small groups, adults/students CXC Ecomomics, POB, OA, POA (beginners). 183 Da Silva Street, Newtown, Kitty. Contact: CXC examiners at 661-1177, 226-4054.  College Forms 1-5 CXC adults classes $1500 a subject, Phonics Classes, Grade 4, 5, 6, 9 lessons in the afternoon. Lessons for Forms 1-5 students $1200 a subject. 231-5678, 690-5008.  now for a professional start in the following skill areas - garment construction/sewing, interior designing, soft furnishing, curtains and drapery, construction drawing. full-time and part-time - Professional tutoring 694-6825.     - Teaching individuals and small groups (adults and students). Subjects, Economics, Principles of Business, Office Administration, Principles of Accounts (beginners), Contact: CXC Examiner at 226-4054, 661-1177.

                                     now for full time school at Monar Educational Institute for daycare, pre-school nursery, primary and secondary. We have trained/ experienced teachers. Individual attention is our number one priority. Fees are affordable. Lessons are also offered for students from other schools. 223-7226, 227-3338. HEALTH

HEALTH/FITNESS

 or gain weight, fat reduction powder, protein powder. Call 660-2686, 625-7073.  Treatment for diabetes, life sores, cancer, kidney stones, chronic cold, pain, cholesterol, constipation, sexual weakness, pregnancy etc. Tel: 671-3204.

LEARN TO DRIVE  Sons and Outar Driving School, 185 Charlotte and King Streets, Maraj Building- 622-2872, 644-5166, 689-5997, 615-0964. 's 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, 226-0168. www.rksinstituteofmotering.webs.com\

RENTAL RENTAL           

MASSAGE MASSAGE  M A S S A G E . Call for appointmentsl out c a l l s o n l y. A n n a 6 6 1 - 8 9 6 9 .         Divinty Spa, 245 Sheriff St., specialise in relaxation and therapuetic massages, facials. Call 661-6 6 9 4 , a s k f o r D i a n na

SERVICES service  a break in life? Canadian sponsorship. Call 686-0779.  to cover your chairs at a reasonable cost? 682-8718, 2162230.  all your catering/ culinary needs pleas e c a l l : 2 2 6 4001,225-2780.  you have a property to rent or looking to rent? Then we have the clients. Call 220-8596, 6107998, 686-1091.   Welding and Fabricating: We do grilles, pontoon, lavador, beddings for engines etc. Quality work. Tel: 2191680, 647-6880.  pressure washing service. We pressure wash homes, yards, fences, carpets. Call Kevin Blyden 6965424.           Ta x i S e r vice: Cars needed to work day and night shift, 1 disp a t c h e r. C o n t a c t : 6 8 0 - 0 1 2 9 , 231-2900.

 Plan drafting, masonry, carp e n t r y, e l e c t r i c a l i n s t a l l a tion, plumbing, roofing, landscaping, surveillance. Contact Chromium Investment 672-4090, 225-8061.  all general cons t r u c t i on, contact Mohamed. Specialised carpentry, masonry, plumbing, power-wash, painting, troweltex, varnishing. Call 233-0591, 667-6644, (office), 216-3120.  all type of sewing plus free business advice (for young adults), nature walks, agro tourism, trucking services etc. 6144047. -IMMIGRANT Visa Service. Professional Visa applications to the US and Canada. Fees USA VISA $3000, Canada $4 0 00, Plaza Computer Service, 245 Sheriff Street, C/ville. 225-7390, 61 8 - 0 1 2 8 , 6881874. Open Monday to Sunday 09:00hrs 21:00hrs  and motivate your employees, help your people to grow, increase your income, set and achieve goals that will amaze you. Dial 600-0305 or 685-7734 today for the keys to doing these and more. Call motivational speaker , entrepreneur and renowned personal trainer Kezqueyah Yisrael. you want to increase your business profits by 25 - 30% in 12 months? Then call Motivation Unleashed now! - dial 600-0305, 685-7734.  cell phone unlocking, password removal, sim card cutting and resizing, gaming, console, cell phone, tablet repairs servicing and reloading. Online shopping and shipping service. Contact Mr Reynolds Tel: 6774757, 614-3569.  offered at Roxie's Fashion and General Designing include custom-made clothing, flower garden, mosquito netting, business suits, scrubs, evening dresses, bridal and bridesmaid clothing, alterations etc. Visit us at 301 Church Street, 4 doors before Bonny's Supermarket. Call 227-8538. & Associates Financial Services - Services: Taxation (VAT, Income & Property), Cash flow Projections, Business Development Plan, Personal Financial Adviser, Accounti ng and Consultancy - 190 Church Street, Sout h Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana (two buildings east of Austin's Book St o r e ) . Te l : 2 2 3 - 2 1 0 5 , 6 6 2 7467, joseph.je75@gmail.com .                                                                        

                - Professional repairs and servicing to all types of appliance ssuch as washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, stoves, air-condition units, convection ovens, deep fryers, coolers, heat extractors, pressure pumps, water dispensers. Installing 100-lb gas cylinder, treadmill, hot water systems, etc. Electrical installation a n d r e - spraying of appliances. We also render door-todoor service. We offer a 24hour service for restau r a n t s and hotels. So call us for free quotation countrywide. F o r i n f o r m a t i o n and location call 592-686-9995.

MEDITATION

 transcendental meditation and gain deep rest, eliminate stress, increase creativity and intelligence improve memory, reduce insomnia, reduce hypertension improve selfconfidence, improve relationship, bring inner peace and happiness. For next introductory lecture contact T.M Teacher Ashok at 233-6921, 609-3701 or Sherlok at e-mail kashorejp_68@yahoo.com - 2252243, 690-4538.

SPIRITUALITY  Spiritualist: resolving all problems, blockage, love, and money, etc Tele: 223-6834, 600-7719.  spiritual help in removing evil spirit, bad lucks, evil sickness, spells, reuniting lovers, bringing prosperity to businesses etc. Te l : 6 1 2 - 6 4 1 7 , 2 2 0 - 0 7 0 8 , 687-5653.  healing: Removal for blockage, reunite lovers, sickness, skin diseases, p r e g n a n c y, n a t u r e p r o b l e m , b u s i n e ss p r o b l e m . Te l : 6 7 4 - 5 3 1 7 .              - A s t r o l ogy is gift passed down from generation to generation. Are you disappointed? Removal of Black Magic and evil spirits, relationships, luck problems etc. - 680-6797.  work done in Suriname! Love, marriage, sickness, pregnancy, remove evil, prosperity, business, readings. Call 674-8603, 597-8519876.  of Swami D AYA R A M D A S (India) P a n d i t I n d a r, s p e c i a l i s t i n solving problems, health, marriage, love, education, court case, promotion, arguments, black magic, business, finance - 604-4760, 628-1964. Note 25th-26th October not availa b l e .

PEN PAL

 Indian male, age 39 years old, seeks female between ages 30 and 45 years for a serious relationship and marriage. Call 684-2237.

TAXI SERVICE

 Runnings Taxi Service: For all your travel needs, short drops $300. Call us today 2256926, 231-5808.

VACANCY VACANCY  - ONE Maid and gardener for residential home. Call 225-3737, 225-4398.  for Grades 1 and 2, Monar Educational Institute. Tel: 223-7226, 227-3338.      Security guard, night shift only. Contact 617-8255.  Hiring: Security Guards, if you are serious about working. Call 698-7376.  and girls. Apply Avinash Complex, Water Street, 226-3361, 227-7828. Fashion has vacancy for one computer literate salesperson Church Street, Cummingsburg, 622-4386.  Assistant with own transportation (motorcycle). Call 227-7995, 623-8732 for appointment.  for a competent Secretary, experienced computerliterate, mature person. e-mail tonyreidsrealty@hotmail.com  Clerk, Grader Operator, Accountant. Interested persons can contact us on telephone numbers 603-4094.  Cashier, must possess English and Maths Grade 1 or 2 and computer skills. Contact 2205095.  guards between ages 35 and 60 years. Apply with ID & NIS Card to May's Shopping Centre, 98 E Regent Street, Georgetown.  /Expeditor. Must have a truck license. Apply in person to. BM Enterprise Inc. GFL Wharf Houston. Tel# 227-8176/77  Between 1835yrs. Apply at, Lens Décor, 8 Sheriff Street, Georgetown Tel#: 2270176    Minimum of 5 subjects CXC, Computer literate, Sales Oriented. Call 623-8732.  Beauty Salon & Sewing Est.: Nail and Hair Station for rental. Vacancies also exist for one Cosmetologist/Hair Tech with clientele and one Seamstress. Call 223-1387, 697-9118.  Villa, Lot 95 Fifth Avenue, Subryanville, Georgetown, Guyana: One hotel receptionist to work 6 days a week, shift system. One housekeeper to work 6 days a week. 227-2199, 227-2186.

Attendants (female), supervisor (male) 28-48 years, security guards (male) 28-55 years. Apply 233 South Road, L a c y t o w n G e o r g e t o w n , Te l : 225-0198, Requirements: Application, Reference letterlast place of employment, TIN, NIS#, ID#.  invitation is sent out to enrol cutting edge/worklike/ victorious and wealth at Real Estate. Sales person to make Guyana the greatest country in the world. Baby person can apply. You must have faith like a mustard seed and see with your .mind not eyes e-mail tonyreidsrealty@hotmail.com.

LAND FOR SALE

Land For Sale

     STREET: 50'x112' - $45M neg.. Call 623-0070.  river side land 40'x 700' - $35M. Call Carol 623-0070. 80'x120' $100M. Call Carol 623-0070.  STREET: 100'x300 - $90M. Call Carol 623-0070.  furnished bottom flat for one overseas visitor. Contact 671-8363, 226-5047.  STREET: 41'x171' - $30M. Call Carol 6230070.  GARDENS 60x135 - $25M. Call Carol 6230070.  STREET KITTY 39'x117' - $30M neg. Call Carol 6230070.  LAND, EBD 3 acres US$800 000 Call Carol 623-0070.  claims 15 000 acres at Christmas Falls, Berbice. Call Carol 623-0070.  road front $15M, Kitty corner lot $26M, Non Pareil $3M. Tel: 684-6266.  2½ acres $95M neg., $30M, 320x70. Tel: 676-5537, 646-1334.  than 600 acres of land situated on the ECD. Call 609-8452, 678-1454.  for land in Lethem to buy or business front? Contact 684-6266.  Land of Canaan, EBD. Transported land. Please call 266-0014, 669-8139.  land at Golden Grove Village, West Coast Berbice, 46x144. Contact: 641-3532.   Street, Kitty, Georgetown 113'x38' immediate vacant possession. Reasonably priced. Tel: 6640829.  Public Road, WCD 38x150, 39x150 $16M each. Back Street Unity Street La Grange WBD, 85x750 $16M. Call: 666-3619. , Linden Soesdyke Highway, 23 acres, access to creek, ideal for poultry, livestock and citrus farming. Price neg. 610-1273, 218-3827.

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LAND FOR SALE

TO LET

    Public Road $19M, Coverden road to river $36M, Linden Highway to river 152 acres $36M. call: 6092302, 609-6516, 233-5711.

 land in Cummings Street US$40 000, Quamina and Carmichael Streets US$850 000, Kingston 160x60 - US$90 000 phone Tony Reid's Realty World #1 Realty 129 A Duncan Street. Call Harold Anthony Reid 6270288, Mr Boodram 692-3831, Mrs Abundance 661-1952, Mr. Pereira 669-0943, 623-2591, 2252626, 225-3068, 667-7812, 15%. Commission for introduction of buyer.

: House and apartment Working people preferred, 10 minutes to the city. Ramroop. 628-5738.

 2-bedroom concrete apartment with self-contained, hot and cold, AC, etc. at Mon Repos ECD. Price $80 000. Tel: 6180626.

 space: East Coast Demerara 11,408 sq. ft internal area, 640 sq. ft. waste room area 8,685 sq. ft. yard space US$3000. - Wills Realty 227-2612, 627-8314.

 -bedroom semi-furnished, fridge, stove, microwave and water $50,000. per month. Camp Street. Tel: # 227-0395, 665-3747.

 - Space available second floor Robb Street, prime spot whole three-storey building 30'x110' or portions thereof. Prices neg. Tel: 225-3737, 225-4398, 651-7078 .

                                     

  DIAMOND, EBD land $10M, $8M, Annandale ECD land $5M, Mon Repos land $12M, Providence $3M, Enmore public road land $25M. Tel: 2253737, 225-4398, 651-7078.  Cummings Lodge, Sophi a $ 6 M c l o s e t o U G. Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, Mr Hercules 661-1952, Mr Pereira 669-0943, 623-2591, 225-2626, 227-6863, 225-3068.  SQ. FT. in Republic Park (front section) prime location. Interested persons, kindly contact 676-8827, 629-6584, 645-6828, 697-4800.

TO LET to let          property Sheriff Street and Lamaha Streets US$2 500 - 684-6266.

Street: Well developed, fully fenced land measuring 100ft x 62ft next to Scotiabank - $150M. Serious enquiries only - call 227-5407, 6582686.

 Furnished, secured two-bedroom flat. Tel: 227-1871, 646-2939.

  park $50M, Turkeyen 60x120 $40M, Phone Mr Boodram 692-383, 667-7812, Mr Pereira 625-2591, 669-0943, Lady Abundance 661-1952, 2252626, 226-1064.

 unfurnished three bedroom top flat - in Meadow Bank, please call 623-8496.

 near Cultural Centre 8000 sq.. ft. for apartments, hostel, embassy $52M. Tel: 6611952, 623-2591, 692-3831, 2252626, 225-3068, 226-1064, 2276949, 225-2709, 227-6863, 2255198.  - LETHEM plot of land near Lethem to Brazil bridge 130'x50.' Price $8M, gated community, front residential Providence land 120'x60' Price $16M, Diamond front extra large lot $12M. Tel 2253737, 225-4398.  for sale situated at Soesdyke, E.B.D , farm land situated at Laluni 80 acre (60 acre cultivated with fruit trees and surrounded by black water creek) 1 Discovery Range Rover - Contact: 261-5027, 670-8282, 675-1711. - MINING blocks - gold bearing area Sherima 1200 acres, price $12M. Kwakwani 2100 acres price $12M. Newly opened mining areas sand pit Yarrowkabra 130 acres EPA permit available Can start operation immediately, drilling report, available price $50M. Tel: 2253737, 225-4398, 651-7078.  invite you to purchase the following land for bond , Chandra & Gange 125x120 corner lot $65M, William Street, Kitty 120x45 for bond, Gange 1 2 5 x 6 2 i n Prashad Nagar for bond. Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, Mr Pereira 623-2591, 6690943, 226-1064, Lady Hercules 661-1952, 225-2626, 2255198, 225-2709.  away land East and Quamina Streets corner 120x100 $1.2M neg., Hadfield Street opposite new expected GGMC $115M, South Road close to Wellington Street 30x112 $65M, Newtown 75x32 $14.9M, William Street 114x45 $28M, Prashad Nagar $26M, 125x62 Blygezight box 80x75 $32M, Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, 225-2626, Mr Pereira 661-1952, 225-3068, 226-1062.  than 600 acres of prim e . Av a i l a b l e l a n d w i t h storage for seeding paddy and fertilizer, caretaker's quarter, located near inland on the upper East Coast Demerara, Guyana, South America, easily accessible from main highway, empoldered with net work of independent drainage and irrigation canals and access dams, developed in 50 acres blocks, suitable for rice and cane farming, aquaculture, cattle farming, sheep and goat rearing, resort/agro tourism, game hunting and fishing close by, sold as one parcel. S e r i o u s e n q u i r ies only. Call 609-8452, 678-1454.

 flat, 234 South Road, Lacytown -for salon, barber shop, snackette or office. 616-0312.

 furnished apartment fully secured and tiled, AC, hot and cold, internet US$25 daily 231-6061, 621-1524.  two-bedroom concrete house at Friendship, EBD. $60 000. Phone 266-3992.  2-bedroom apartment at Peter's Hall $60 000. Amar, 6216037.  3-bedroom upper flat to rent in Eccles, Price $90 000. Conatct 639-2728. -bedroom apartment at Mon Repos, $55 000 monthly. Contact: 683-4315, 660-5233,  for barber $5 000 per week. Call 672-4765, 223-1569, 223-1549.  furnished, air-conditioned one-bedroom apartment, Tel: 623-2923.  3 bedrooms, Eccles 615-6865, 6229248.  three-bedroom bottom flat in residential area. Please call 227-1275 after lunch.  office space (22'x12') Tel: 226-1308, 6550897.  $55 000 $75 000, Bel Air Park - US$700, Diana 227-2256, 626-9382. -BEDROOM self-contained apartment UG area. Contact 222-4326.  one-bedroom self-contained apartment with parking. Tel: 642-0636.  spaces from 200 - 12 000 sq. ft, in Georgetown, ECD & EBD. 6846266.  Berbice Car Park area, retail space ideal for store/fast food. Very busy high-traffic location. Tel: 227-5108.  close to Law Courts, City Hall etc. Office space available, very central for business Tel: 227-5108. space, Queenstown Peter Rose Street, executive office space with parking. Tel: 6420636. -bedroom furnished apartment in Thomas Street, Kitty. Price $40 000. Contact: 6392728.

 Street, Kitty: Fully furnished one- and two-bedroom apartment US$20 daily. 2275852, 638-4404.  one-bedroom apartment located in La Parfaite Harmonie. 615-1201 $18 000 Female preferred.  2-bedroom top flat (front) $60 000, 48 Sandy Babb Street, Kitty Tel: 227-6444, No agent. No parking.  Nagar 3-bedroom bottom flat, unfurnished US$1000, Kitty 2-bedroom furnished $75 000 & US$500. Tel: 684-6266.  place Unity Mahaica Contact Bevan: 2593027, 615-3548.  and bar with roof garden, Barr Street, Kitty. Tel: 623-4700, 671-4700.  room - water, light, heat, bed etc. Reasonable rate. Single person only. 227-4422, 683-7410.  Business space on Light Street, steel shutter, security camera monitored. Parking available. Tel: 622-8529.  AIR US$700, fully furnished Lamaha Gardens US$1500 676-5537, 646-1334, 641-5670.   property in Eccles, high income area, with all mondern amenities. Contact 677-3350/603-4751. apartments on East Coast from $45 000 u p . Te l : 6 2 4 - 6 7 7 2 . : Business front and complete top flat office space. 212 Thomas Street.  Regent Street top flat, business/office space. Tel: 618-3635.  FURNISHED STUDIO APARTMENT. Contact 218-3266, 616-1965, 685-3757.  3-bedroom apartment upstairs, unfurnished, hot and cold, AC, garage parking, Bel Air Park. Tel: 614-0949, 621-2677.  Brook Gardens: Unfurnished apartment, four bedrooms, master, parking $80 000. Tel: 618-3635.   - and two-bedroom apartments at 248 Area J, Industry, ECD. - $25 000 and $45 000. Tel: 674-2639,  rentals: Rooms and apartment, AC, $8 000, fans $5 000 and $4 000 at Julian's Guest House. 638-4505, 225-4709.    Kitty $80 000 & $55 000, 3-bedroom Eccles $70 000, 4bedroom house $70 000, LBI. Tel:684-2244, 231-4041.       houses/apartments and commercial spaces and 3 storey Building to rent. Call: 216-3120, 667-6644.  and semi-furnished apartment in Kitty and Bal Air $75 000, $100 000 and $130 000. 684-6266.  building, 4 bedrooms, in LBI US$600, Agriculture Road 2-bedroom $45 000, Eccles $70 000. 684-6266.  & Hinck Streets, bottom flat and front first floor, Robb & Charlotte Street store 225-2319, 688-7224, owner.  (new) $80 000, Bel Air US$650, Camp Street US$1300. Diana 227-2256, 626-9382.

 furnished two-bedroom apartment, telephone, water, AC, A45 Barima Avenue. Tel: 227-8867, 639-9488.

 Nagar: 2-storey fully furnished 4-bedroom house US$1 800. Tel: 220-8596, 6107998, 686-1091.

: New twobedroom apartment Preferably mature working couple, 6522490.

 Street: 4-storey building, dwelling and business etc. US$4,500. Tel: 220-8596, 6107998, 686-1091.

 house at Mon Repos Housing Scheme, Block 8. Call 220-7937, 625-5257.

 furnished two-bedroom bottom flat on main road in Newtown. Tel 226-2503, 6762000.

 2-bedroom unfurnished apartment, top flat in Pike Street, Campbellville $75 000. Call Amit 231-3236 No Agents.  3-bedroom upper flat, unfurnished $75 000 monthly. Call 677-2732 during 09:00hrs to 18:00hrs.  premises approximately 1 000 sq. ft suitable for office, pharmacy or boutique, Robb & Oronoque Streets - 2278867, 639-9488.    furnished and unfurnished apartments $85 000 to $160 000. Business space.    Road: Twobedroom furnished apartment, bottom flat, long- or short-term. No agents please. Contact 6116361.  bottom flat, furnished apartment US$600, Lot 1A Station Street, Kitty. Tel: 2276046, 621-7519. , office space and roof gardens, Republic Park and Charlotte Streets. Tel: 6281203, 651-3402, 227-4263.  place Robb Street, large and fully secured ground floor. Contact: K. Raghubir. Tel: 642-0636.  place in D'Urban Street, between Hardina and Haley, suitable for office, tailoring etc. Tel: 225-1080, 601-9758.  3-bedroom at Liliendaal, US$600 top flat; bottom flat US$450, 1-bedroom self-contained new building. Call 600-4343.  Gardens: Twostorey building, unfurnished, 4 bedrooms, two self-contained US$1500 monthly. Tel: 622-6335. No agents.  middle flat, fully furnished fully, grilled, longterm or short-term 115 Thomas Street, Kitty 225-0071, 674-7420, 600-5473.  Delightful, quiet garden apartment, fully furnished, suitable single person US$550 monthly. Call 641-4664, 225-7211 for more information.  Avenue: Furnished two/three bedroom apartments with internet access, generator and parking. Contact: K. Raghubir - Tel: 642-0631.  9x12 in D'Urban Street between Creen and Bishop, just off pavement, beautiful design as boutique $60 000 neg. 226-0673, 685-4694. -bedroom independent house, Section K, Campbellville in excellent surroundings $85 000. No children Wills Realty 227-2612, 627-8314.  furnished apartment (beds, stove, fridge, suite, washer & TV). Parking available. Industry ECD. $60,000. Tel: 628-2866  unfurnished apartment, bottom flat, new - $35 000 monthly, 1-bedroom semi-furnished apartments, top & bottom, new, $60 000 monthly Tel: 6946825  Street, Alberttown: Prime business location, 4-storey concrete building suitable for business, storage, office, dwelling etc. Price neg. Contact: 226-7968.     Spacious 3-bedroom property. Parking, grilled, recently renovated $85 000. JEWANRAM 227-1988, 623-6431, 657-8887.

 and unfurnished apartments, 7-room bungalow, self-contained, Triumph ECD near public road/sea wall. Tel: 220-2130, 624-7111, 6121571, 220-2254.  ground floor business, Alexander Street, Kitty $75 000 and $40 000, for any business. Complete boutique for sale over 2000 pieces USA clothing. Call 225-0571, 638-0787.. :Fully furnished 1- and 3-bedroom apartments, AC, hot and cold, internet, cable TV, parking etc. Suitable for overseas visitors, on short term - 226-5137, 227-1843. -bedroom furnished bottom flat apartment, Lot 1A Station Street, Kitty, front building US$600. Contact 227-6046, 6217519..  Park - unfurnished 2 bedroom bottom flat. $55,000. Contact 614-0166, 601-6639  $50 000, Lamaha Gardens US$1000 & US$900, Eccles $150 000, Kingston US$500, US$650, Blyezight $120 000. Contact 628-8012. PROPERTY REGENT ROAD BOURDA, GEORGETOWN (NEAR TO CUMMINGS ST.) CALL: 223-7511 (BUSINESS HOURS)  Class near UG: 2-bedroom, clean and beautiful, furnished with wireless internet and electricity, included in rent US$600 or G$120 000 Phone 600-4343. apartment (fully furnished) US1500, Duncan Street 3-bedroom $100 000, residential properties from US$1000 to US$2000. Foundation Realty 618-0000, 615-0069.                              two-storey building, 3 bedrooms, with all modern conveniences, furnished/unfurnished, Meadow Brook G ardens.     built 1-bedroom flats (kitchenette) Diamond Housing Scheme between 9th &10th Streets, AC, hot and cold, pump system, parking, cable $60 000, $65 000 monthly. Contact: 6129061, 673-7589. -room flat suitable for offices for consultancy, internet and computer services, etc. North Cummingsburg US$1800, two-room office space for consultancy, minimal transaction, airline agency US$1000 - Wills Realty 227-2612, 627-8314.  for residential or business purpose at Carmichael Street, opposite Bishops' High School, threestorey building at Albert and Crown Streets, Queenstown. Contact 676-8827, 629-6584, 645-6825, 697-4800. bedroom house in Bel Air US1500 neg., 5-bedroom executive home, fully furnished, AC, hot and cold, cable TV, US$1800, ideal for a company/ diplomat, brand new unfurnished house in Prashad Nagar 4 bedrooms, AC, hot and cold, spacious yard US2300. Contact Mr Alexander 669-0943, 623-2591, 662-8969.

 World #1 Realtor Mister Terry Redford Reid 667-7812, 2256858, 225-7164, 226- 1 0 6 4 , 2 2 5 - 2 6 2 6 , 2 3 1 - 2 0 6 8 , 6 1 97945. Have the executive rental reduced by 35%, Prashad Nagar US$1000, J a c a r a n d a Av e . 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 technology business. 225-2626, 2255198, 226-1064, 623-2591, 6693350  one four-bedroom fully furnished house with master room suite, and fully air-conditioned Meadow Brook Square US$2500. One two-bedroom flat newly constructed, tiled, above normal ground level, Guyhoc Park $55 000. Bel Air Springs: three-bedroom, fully furnished with master, generator, maid and gardener. Married couple or single person preferred US$3000. Three-bedroom fully furnished with master room US$3000 Wills Realty 227-2612, 627-8314  large, wooden office buildings over 8 000 sq. ft. in Kingston, Brickdam, Queenstown, Lamaha Street, Duke Street 7 000 sq. ft. for embassies, old fashioned restaurant and bar. Phone Tony Reid's Realty, Mr Harold Anthony Reid B.SC, in partnership with the I AM 627-0288, Mr Boodram 6923831, Lady Abundance 6611952, Mr Pereira 669-0943, 6232591, 667-7812, 225-2626, 2253068, 225-5198 15%. introduction of buyer.   "Have Faith in Christ, Today" 2271988/623-6431/657-8887/6265260 jewanalrealty@gmail.com               2/1)-US$6000/ US$2500;   US$1500;  -US$2500/ US$1500/ US$1000/ US$600;    (furnished)- US$1200;  US$1500;       -US$2000;  -US$2500;  -US$1000;    (huge 5 bedrooms)- $85,000;'  (spacious 3 bedrooms with roof garden)-$200,000/ 2 Bedrooms lower-$85,000;   (3 bedrooms upper furnished)- US$850;  upper-$85,000/ lower-$70,000;  $95,000/ $85,000;   (3 bedrooms)$55,000;  (residence with business or separate)$180,000;  (2 bedrooms)- $60,000; ( 1 bedroom with parking)- $40,000.    "Spaces at Time Square Mall"- Ground Floor / 1st Floor/ 2nd Floor;   (residence with offices)US$3,500;      US$3000;   (Bank, etc)- US$10,000;  (bond 200 sq. ft)- US$1500;   (2 floors for schools, etc)- US$1500;            U S $ 1 0 0 0 ;   US$2000;              ( h u g e bond): US$2500;   US$700;   (restaurant): $160,000;   - Offices / Business -$320,000.

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PROPERTY FOR SALE -bedroom, 2storey wooden and concrete house in Prashad Nagar. Contact 686-6058.  Street 3-storey store also Charlotte Street 4-storey store, near Bourda Market - 2252319, 688-7224 - owner.  Third Avenue, corner lot, 5 bedrooms, unfinished building $33M neg. Conatct Lese 612-9448. house, Grove EBD, 4storey store North Road near Camp Street. 688-7224, 2252319 owner.

 3-storey 9 600 sq. ft. state-of-the-art complex in 92 Middle Street opposite Hibiscus Restaurant suitable for internal 24-hour nightly look atmosphere, block two restaurant in same atmosphere, top floor conference room for rental on a weekly basic for international investors, gold and diamond trading, 24 hours security bullet- proof glass, front parking for 12 vehicles in the compound. Call the World #1 Real Estate Tycoon from Tony Reid's Realty, Harold Anthony Reid BSC Financial and Investment Consultant. Phone 6677812, Mr Carlos Boodram 6923831, Mr Aloysious Pereira 6232591, 669-0943, Lady Abundance 661-1952, Mr Terrence Reid 667-7812, 225-2626 , 2253968, 227-6863 15%. Commission on introduction of buyer.

PROPERTY FOR SALE PROPERTY FOR SALE       ECCLES $19M NEG.. Tel: 233-3735, 669-7054.  - $30M neg. Contact 642-7898.     house and land in Vergenoegen, EBE. Tel: 6641277, 669-0824.  properties in and around Georgetown. Call Carol 623-0070.         Springs: Posh property on lots of land - $45M neg. Call Carol 623-0070.  Street, Cummingburg $65M, $75M, $85M. Call Carol 623-0070.   - $50M, NEAR AIRPORT - Call Carol 623-0070.  Exit 2-storey concrete building 4 bedrooms $20M. 684-6266.  Ruimveldt Gardens house on double lot $40M. Call Carol 623-0070.   Street, Alberttown Call 685-3568, 619-4483, 220-2723. : 3-bedroom flat concrete house. Call: 623-3348, 266-0548. Price $10.5M.  near Regent Street, existing parts store. 6411800, 220 3452.  opposite stadium, Old Road, 1 wooden house. Price $12M. Tel: 6192525, 668-7230.  Street Kitty, second house in the yard, 2-storey wooden house - $18M. Tel: 6192525, 668-7230.         Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown. Price $32M neg. Call 225-5684, Richie.  2-storey concrete house with 3 large bedrooms, 2-½ bath, excellent condition $25M. Call 669-1028.  Street building on land measuring 45x160. Price US$700 000. Call Carol 6230070.

 Posh properties US$600 000 and US$800 000. Call Carol 623-0070. Street land 50'x120 with concrete and wooden building. Price nice. Tel: 225-3737, 225-4398, 651-7078.  178 Waterloo Street, South Cummingsburg, Georgetown (second building on the lot). Price $50M neg. Call 627-3994.  Gardens: Posh 4bedroom home, fully furnished with lots of land space. Price US$600 000. Call Carol 623-0070. : One newly built 2storey house 45 x 30 with 2 master rooms, fully grilled and plenty yard space Contact: 649-0755, 624-3187.  property, ideal for any kind of business on Cummings Street. No agents. Price neg.. Contact 644-1004.  3-bedroom concrete house, Cummings Lodge area, near UG campus. Price $15M neg. Contact 226-9245.  property, well furnished, located at Lot 27 Section A, McDoom EBD. Contact: 223-0402, 264-2639, 697-8641.  Springs: Beautiful, furnished 2-storey concrete house, 4 bedrooms (master inclusive) 3 toilets/baths. Asking $60M. Call 625-1684, 226-0891.  flat concrete house, 5 bedrooms, 2 toilets and baths, concrete fence at 19th Avenue, Diamond, EBD. Tel: 641-2593, 6627732. Gardens: 2-flat, all 4 bedrooms self-contained, already furnished, extra toilet outside, large land space for 4 cars, G$66M. Phone 600 4343.  Brook Gardens twostorey concrete/wood four bedrooms, master, study, three bathrooms, overhead tank, parking. Asking $24M neg- Tel: 618-3635.  selling or renting property of land? Contact Zinctop Homes Realty. Tel: 231-4041, 6842244, 51 Fourth Street, Alberttown - www.zinctophomes.com .  ranch-style spacious, modern yard space, laundry room, overhead tank, 110-220 volts, modern kitchen etc. Tel: 602-6287, 222-2314.  two-storey house in gated community (Versailles) 3 bedrooms, all self-contained corner lot, plenty of yard space $42M neg. Tel: 675-9871, 2642306.  Road & Gordon Street (corner lot) 3-storey wooden and concrete building. Price reduced for quick sale. Contact owner 644-7152. , Mazaruni River, fully furnished 3-bedroom house 60' x 44' on double lot with shop, 2 kitchens, office, bond, solar system, freezers, generator, 9 water tanks. Call 675-3384.  concrete building bordered by 3 Main Streets in central Georgetown. Ideal for offices, school, bond, etc., 4 flats 130ft x 35 ft each, land 250ft x 50 ft. 227-0190, 693-5610.\  Street Alberttown, two-storey concrete building, excellent condition, recently refurbished. No reasonable offer refused. 639-1000.

PROPERTY FOR SALE    -storey properties (commercial/domestic) in Eccles (wooden/concrete) Agricola, Alberttown, Sheriff Street etc. Tel: 216-3120, 667-6644.  concrete building, 3 verandahs, 5 bedrooms, 2 masters, 3 bathrooms and toilet, 8-car garage, big shed in front 671-5888, 264-2304.  Street, Prashad Nagar $40M neg.. Craig Street Campbellville $27M, Prashad Nagar double lot (100x120) $50M. Earl's Court LBI 184 (property needs repairs) Foundation Realty 618-0000, 615-0069. corner New Haven property, requires improvements $60M, Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, 667-7812, Mr Pereira 623-2591, 669-0943, Lady Abundance 6611952, 225-2626, 226-1064.   REPUBLIC Park 5 bedroom concrete building price $55M, Norton Street 4 bedroom concrete building - price $22M, Princess Street 5 apartments building with shop in front price $42M Tel: 225-3737, 225-4398, 6517078.     - PRIME location, modern gas station with supermarket, presently an ongoing business. Price neg. Please call for inspection. Tel: 225-3737, 225-4398, 651-7078.  Forest 2-storey concrete building $27M, Phoenix Park (90ft. x 47ft.) land $3.5M, La Parfaite Harmonie (100ft. x 50 ft.), High Income area $2.6M. 6757292, 218-5591. bedroom property at Phase 1, Good Hope, six bedroom property wood and concrete 3rd Street Anna Catherina, property at Diamond Grove Scheme, owner migrating. Contact 231-4586, 6735546, 695-4382, 622-6448.   HERSTELLING public road two-storey concrete building, price $35M. Commercial properties Robb Street - three-storey concrete building $180M, Charlotte Street four-storey concrete building $130M. Tel: 225-3737, 225-4398, 651-7078. - LITTLE Diamond twostorey concrete building $14M. Non Pareil, ECD two-storey concrete building $14M - Tel: 2253737, 225-4398, 651-7078.  2nd building from public road, wooden building with large land space, nice for business, bond, other purposes. Tel: 225-3737, 225-4398, 651-7078.  Nagar: 2-storey 3-bedroom house on an ideal corner lot with huge parking space for taxi service etc. $65M neg, Naresh Persaud 225-9882, 681-2499.  two-storey building, 3 bedrooms, with all m o d e r n c o n v e n i e n c e s , AC, hot/cold system. M e a d o w B r o o k G ardens.       3 - b e d r o o m property in Prashad Nagar reduced from $42M t o $ 3 4 M , P e r e S t r e e t $ 3 4 M . P h o n e 62 3 - 2 5 9 1 , Mr Darindra 692-3631, 669-3350, M r A l e x 6 6 9 - 0 943, 225-2626, 225-3068, 623-2591.  - GROVE 3-bedroom concrete and wooden building $9M, Little Diamond three-bedroom concrete building $13M, Strathspey three-bedroom concrete and wooden building $14M, Windsor Forest WCD large concrete building $20M, Norton Street business $20M. Tel: 225-3737, 2254398, 651-7078.            $ 5 0 M neg, Aubrey Barker South $35M neg, Ogle $40M neg, and $55M neg, LBI $10.5M neg,, $22M neg, L a m a h a G ardens $85M neg, Eccles $25M neg, Water Street $75M neg. Ampac Real Estate. Tel. 684-1893, 610-3666.

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  2 - s t o r e y b u i l d i n g s i t u a t e d a t L o t 4 9 Parker Street Providence. Each flat contains 3 bedrooms, one selfc o n t a i ned, equipped with airconditioned living room, water, light and fully secured with grille. Parkin g a l s o available. Call 625-6227.

  Gardens $65M, $85M, K i t t y $30M, $ 4 4 M , Pike St. C/Ville $45M, David St, $55M. Shamrock Gardens $65M. Duncan St. $26M, Mon Repos $35M, Diam ond $12M, $14M, $ 19M , E c c l e s $ 30M , Thriumph ECD $28M, Sheriff St. $150M, Tel. 219-4399, 610-8332

  require repairs in Brickdam, land size 120x38 $ 4 4 M w a s $ 6 0 M . P h one Alysious Periera 623-2591, Lady Khan 225-2626, 225-2709, Lady Abundance 661-1952, 225 3068, 669-0943 Mr. Pereira.  DISCOUNT: 20% on all executive properties $60M, 30% discount on $24M, and below, 15% discount on land $18M. Phone 667 - 7 8 1 2 , 2 2 5 - 6 8 5 8 , 22 5 - 2 6 2 6 Te r r e n c e R e i d single storey, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with bungalow-style roof. Republic Park 2storey 3-bedroom with self-contained master room, 2 baths, pantry, laundry room, hot and cold. No agent. Call 614-7929, Monday-Friday, 10:00hrs-16:00hrs  concrete Bel Air Park property can be converted into a executive 3-storey apartment complex. Price $60M reduced $46M. Phone Tony Reid Realty Harold Anthony 627-0288, Mr Troy Boodram 692-3831, Mr Pereira 226-1064, 669-0943, 6232591, Lady Abundance 661-1952. After hours 667-7812, 225-2626, 225-3068.  Bel Air property on the excellent part of Sheriff Street, in excellent condition, reduced from $78M to $64M. The owner is the most successful female technocrat in the Caribbean so the karma and goodwill value $30M is excluded. Phone Tony Reid's Realty Harold Anthony B.SC 6270288, Mr Boodram 692-3831, 669-0943, Mrs Pereira 623-2591, 225-2626, 225-3068.     P a r k $ 4 7M, Nandy Park $38M & $36M, BB Eccles $31M, Somerset Court $22M, Quamina St US$1M, Regent S t U S $ 9 0 0 000, South Road US$800 000, Lamaha St US$400 000, Blygezight US$275 000, George St business $35M, Land of Canaan business $90M. Call 6092302, 609-6516, 233-5711. % DISCOUNT on all properties for this summer only. UG Gardens $140M, Republic Park $30M, Nandy Pa r k 4 a p a r t men t s $ 3 2 M , M i d d l e R o a d La Peniten c e l a n d s i z e 140 x 60 $17M, second S t r e e t A l berttown business and re s i d e n c e $ 4 5 M , 5 t h S t . A lberttown massive concrete $48M, Eccles $14M, Kitty Sandy Babb St. two properties on double lot $38M, Lamaha St Queenstown apartment com p l e x $ 5 8 M . P h o n e V i c e P r esid e n t 2 3 1 - 2 0 6 4 , 2 2 5 - 3 0 6 8 , 2 2 7 - 6 8 6 3 , 2 261064 , 2 2 7 - 6 9 4 9, 225-2626.            HOPE $1 7. 5 M , $ 12M, $15M, C H A T E A U M a r g o t - $ 28M , A t l a n t i c V i l l e $ 19M & $26M, D i a mond $38M, Alberttown $45M , L / G a r d e n s $65 M , A t l a n t i c G a r d e n s $ 45 M , Thomas St, C/Burg $ 68M , Tel. 219-4399, 610-8332.                        Subryanville $53M CAMPBELL Ave, $ 50M , G u y s u c o G a r d e n s $ 75M , Good Hope $15.5M, $12M, William St, C/ville $30M, $40M. C/ville $45M, Atlantic Ville $26M,Granville Park $31M, Cummingslodge $ 13M , $19M, Sec. K C/ville $ 58M Tel: 219-4399, 610-8332

                              Real Estate: Diamond $25M, $35M, $65M, $10.5M, $17.5M 4th Avenue, Grove $28M, $29M, $35M, $4.7M. Grove Public Road $65M neg., Herstelling $14M, $23M, $28M, $40M, $35M, Buddy's Scheme, Providence Road $30M, Zeelugt $9M, Cummings Street US$800, Enterprise Garden $10M, Queenstown $70M, La Parfaite Harmonie 27x50, Eccles $14M, $30M, $34M - 6765537, 646-1334, 641-5670.                        invite you to buy these bargains Craig Street 2-storey $45M new $34M, Dowding Street was $42M now $32M, Pere Street Kitty $34M, Section M ranch-type was $60M now $48M, Prashad Nagar $30M, South Ruimveldt $10M, Roxanne Burnham Gardens $12M, D'Urban Backlands $23M, Camp Street & D'Urban South half $30M Phone Mr Budhram 692-3831, Mr Pereira 669-0943, 623-2591, 226-1064, Lady Abundance 661-11952, 2252626, 225-3068.  are giveaway play 15% commission for the person who introduces: Roxanne Burnham $13M, Guyhoc Park $14M, Festival City $10M, $12M, South Ruimveldt $15M, Bent Street business $14M, Punt Trench Dam $11M, David Street $18M, Phone Tony Reid's Realty 129 Duncan Street, Bel Air Park, Harold Anthony B.SC, Mr Boodram 692-3831, Mr Pereira 226-1064, 669-0943, 623-2591, Lady Abundance 661-1952, 2253068, 225-2626, 667-7812.  executive property in Section M $46M, ranch Lamaha Gardens executive property $60M, land for building in Turkeyen $40M, Blygezight Gardens $30M, Republic Park $14M, Prashad Nagar 125x60 $27M, William Street Kitty 125x60 $26M, Ogle land. Phone Tony Reid's Realty World #1 Realty 129 A Duncan Street, Bel Air Park, Haro l d A n t h o n y R e i d B . S C , M r. C a r l o s B o o d r a m 6 9 2 3831, Lady Abundance 6611952, Mr Alex Pereira 669-0943 623-2591, 226-1064, 667-7812, 225-2626, 227-6863, 2253068 15%. Commission on introduction of buyer.  Five-bedroom, two-family property on land 50x80ft. fully furnished in residential area $30M, One concrete and wooden building with derelict building behind on lot 31x118 sq. ft. Lacytown $58M, Land with building on corner Queenstown (80x120ft) $105M non-neg. Prashad Nagar corner lot with building $30M neg. House on double lot in residential area $120M - Wills Realty 227-2612, 627-8314, e-mail stanleywills@gmail.com .

PROPERTY FOR SALE AND SON REAL ESTATE WE BUY AND SELL PROPERTIES LOT 185 CHARLOTTE & KING STREETS, MARAJ BUILDING, TEL.227-0265, 227-1881, 627-8057 - Duncan St., Campbellville, Queenstown, Herstelling, South Ruimveldt, Sheriff Street, Robb Street, D'Urban Street business spot, Republic Park, Lamaha Gardens, Vlissengen Road, Alberttown LAND - Friendship land size 115x450 (wharf side) $65M, Non Pareil.  Diwali Greetings! Give away Craig Street, two-flat $26M, Dowding Street $32M, South Ruimveldt $12M, Eccles $14M, Guyhoc Park $14M, Festival City $14M, Land in Newtown $14.5M, Robb Street 100x50 $48M, John Street $40M 100x50, Cultural Centre 7 000 sq. ft. $58M, South Road close to Wellington Street $60M. Charlotte Street 118x31 $50M. Smyth Street close to Brickdam $75M now $52M 125x50. High Street opposite New GGMC 90x80 $110M, Hadfield Street 120x50 - $17M, Section M 86x50 - $16M, 225-2709, 225-2626, 226-1064, 227-6949, 225-3068.               Executive Ogle $115M, Diamond $35M, Queenstown $65M, $75M, $90M, $150M, Versailles $25M, Continental Park (exquisitely furnished) $70M, Plaisance (2storey concrete) $23M, John Street, Campbellville $55M, Water Street, Agricola $18M, M/ cony $65M, Li0ght Street Alberttown $40M, Prospec t $20M, Mon Repos $35M, Enterprise $12M, $15M, LBI $80M, South Ruimveldt $30M, Hadfield Street $8M, $140M, La Parfaite Harmonie $15M, Callender Street $12M, New Amsterdam $ 1 . 2 M U S, Soesdyke $4M, Tuschen $50M, $15M, Republic Park $65M, Lamaha Gardens $80M.  157 acres river to highway, Linden Highway $30M, Garden of Eden $3M, Bel Air Park $60M, Diamond $5.5M, La Retraite 5 acres $25M, Vigilance $1.8M, Eccles $16M, Pouderoyen ½ acre $5M, Parika $95M, Queenstown $40M,  Ogle 5-be d r o o m f u r n i s h e d , s w i m m ing pool - US$4000 monthly, new one- and twobedroom apartments in Georgetown US$800, US$1200, US$1500 m o n t h l y, N e w A m s t e r d a m US$5500, US$6500, Charlotte Street 3-storey buildin g US$4000. All prices are negotiable.  in October, 2-storey Punt Trench Dam $ 9 . 5 M   wi t h l a r g e l a n d r e serve for any type of business. Business & Residence Bent Str e e t $ 1 6 . 5 M , 2 - s t o r e y G uyhoc G a r d e n s $14M, Guyhoc 2-storey concrete $14.5M, Lodge 2-storey $14M, Meadow Brook concrete ranch $13.5M. Land 130x50 Middle Road, La Penitence, new concrete Middle Road, La Penitence, Da Silva Street 85x35 Land $15.9M, Campbellville Scheme 80x50 plus reserve $15M, Hadfield Street east of Cuffy 120x50 $18M, Republ i c P a r k $ 1 4 M , Continental Park 104x54 plus 3000 sq. ft reserve all land to build dream house $22M, 7 000 sq. ft by the Cultural Centre 280 000 sq. ft, Lamaha Gardens $58M, Prashad Nagar $34M, South Ruimveldt Gardens off Aubrey Barker Street. Phone Mr Boodram 692-3831, Mr D ' A g uiar 2 2 5 - 5 1 9 8, Mr Pereira 623-259 1 , 226-1064, 669-0944, Mr Hercu l e s 2 2 5 2709, 225-3068, Lady Jones 227-6863, 225-2626.

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 Ferguson 175, 275 tractor, Fiat 110-90, Ford 7700, 4WD tractors, 416 Caterpillar 4x4 L/Backhoe, Cummings L-10 engine with gear box, crown/pinion & gear box for Fiat 140-90 tractor, 1 metal lathe. Tel: 667-3611, 699-2563, 671-1809.

 arrived! A new shipment of combine parts, Italian-made 660-0342, 222-3538, 335-3100. Bel Air 335-3434, 335-4122.

 engines 1000, 1100 and 4236 and six-cylinder complete with bed, 2320 excavators BL $14M, Lincon generator welder $850 000, pallet jacks, forklift, model M truck $4M. Tel: 691-2921.

 Toyota Alex. Tel. 6257416.

 Sports car convertible Corvette 2003, low mileage, very clean condition. Call 639-3100, 619-5400.

 AE100 Corolla car AC, mag rims, alarm, CD player, good condition. You will love it. Asking $775 000 neg. - 626-1170.

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 used cooler, 19 cubic feet (240 volts), one used upright freezer, 7 cubic feet (110 volts) Call: 233-0608.

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 PUPS. Call 671-7450, 626-5306.  for sale delivery to spot. Call 617-5536.  Rottweiler pups. Contact: 220-6879.  bully stud services (imported) Tel: 693-9228, 623-1189.  new plucking machine - Tel: 650-1015.  short base canter tray with freezer, ideal for cool room. Tel: 653-6040.  25 KVA industrial single phase 480/240/ 120V - USA. Tel: 623-9761. , 65 KVA Perkins 4236 engine. Tel: 6239761.  room suite 3-2-1 pillow back (new) - Contact: 6551296  shepherd pups and dogs, husky puppies. Tel: 625-0345.  Shitzu and Poodle, vaccinated and dewormed. Call 275-1122.  size clothing, quality American clothing starting from $600. Contact: 219-1225, 639-7114.  of head lights for Rav$ 1005 model, and all weather SUV cover Contact 227-6513, 227-6519.  and seine with 40 Yamaha engine - Tel: 667-8237 - $1M.  for sale! Comes with 2 controllers, 14 games, all cables. Top condition. Call 667-3885.  Mill (All-purpose) with motor capacity: 100 kg per hour. Tel: 647-7809.  new Michelin tyres 16" rim, American-made.Contact 652-2575, 626-0595. items: Furniture, gym equipment, sofa set, freezer. Contact: 644-7152.  Tuff tank 450 gallons $20 000 each Contact: 6126545, 220-3459.  engines, Toyota 1AZ, 3Y and 5A. Prices neg Nissan QD32 $550 000, Mitsubishi 4D56 - $575 000. Call 624-6069.  chest-of-drawers, wall-divider, cabinets, wardrobe, TV, wares, fridge, blinds. Contact 638-3203.  arrived! Used truck tyres 11-R 22.5, GRIP 6mm. Price $28 000 - $30 000 each. Call 627-4148.  pressurewasher,vacuum cleaner, BBE drive rock, music mixer. Tel: 621-0427, 677-7592.  all your icicles and beverage needs. Flavour emulsions in wholesale and retail quantities in a wide variety of flavours. Contact: 676-6963, 218-1611. 555 4x4 Ford backhoe in working condition, one hydraulic hose crimping machine. Call 697-6167, 220-1543.  brush cutter FS 55 needs repairs, one Avanti washing machine needs repairs - contact. Joey 220-7953. : ONE washing machine (not computerised) twin tub, heavy duty $180 000 neg. Contact: 225-7237, 624-2730.        B OX For To y o t a H i l u x P i c k u p , L e a f Springs, Steering Arm, Fenders and Lamps - Tel: 691-2077.  sticks (frankincense and myrrh), buckle heads (assorted) sizes, assorted colours, leather pieces - 662-6712.

-made Perkins engines 4236, 6354, 1004. Rebuilt engines on bed. Contact: 6490755, 624-3187.

 Halloween Pocahontas costume $6 000, 1 wedding dress $30 000, 1 wedding gharara $40 000. Call 602-8397.  Louvre doors, Canadian-made from $8 000 up, 25% off regular price. Call 233-0608 Monday - Friday (08:00hrs 17:00hrs.  GE refrigerator (9.76 cubit feet) (double door) in use $45 000, Hitachi jack h a m m e r 11 0 v $ 5 0 0 0 0 . C a l l 686-4999.  clothing racks, mannequins, hangers and die cut handles, plastic bags 9" x12" and 12"x15". Tel: 227-1845, 6247333.  flowers, green leaves, hanging baskets, ferns, curtains and carpets. Tel: 2271845, 624-7333.  parts 700c, 26", 20" rims and hubs, all alloy $$00. H. grip sponge $140 nickel fork, tyres etc. Tel: 2271845, 624-7333.    S a l e : U s e d p i l e , stove with free hood, yard hose, bathtub, generator, door and grille, zinc ridging, 4 dogs, BBQ grill and lots more - 121 Thomas Street, Kitty.  cabinet & dining set, office fridge, Seadoo j e t s k i w i t h t r a i l e r, s l i n g glassdoors, Honda generator 688-7224.  743B with Kubota engine $900 000 Hymac 191 19ton excavator with rebuilt Perkins 6.354 engine $1.7M - 233-3025, 690-6946.

 System Equipment: Amplifier rack with 4 amps, compressor, equaliser and 2 crossovers, four 24" scoop bass cabinets unloaded, four allin-one low-mid/high-mid/high cabinets for 15" 12" and horn. All speakers cables 624-7423.

 Honda Civic, EG 8, automatic, fully loaded $495, 000 neg. Tel: 642-6159.

  dredge (Perkins), mine lab gold detector (1000). Price $50 000. GMC tanker truck, double axle. Price $3M neg., 321 Caterpillar excavator. Price $15M neg., 2 - 6 - c y l Perkins engines on bed, 3 - 6cyl MWM air-cooled engine, Land Cruiser original wheels, n e w w i t h Dunlop tyres 140020 continental tyres. 688-8449. Owner migrating.

 Picnic, BMW, Dodge Dakota sports pickup, Land Cruiser pickup. Tel: 650-8393.

VEHICLES FOR SALE VEHICLE FOR SALE

4D-30 ENGINE $700 000 neg. 656-4266.       2RZ MINIBUS, BPP SERIES, $1.4M call 654-1382  212 CARINA, WHITE, PSS SERIES 621-2992. NZE Corolla PLL series, female-driven. 625-3117.  2006 Ford tow truck, wheel lift. 673-5813.  Toyota Raum, PMM series, CD, alarm. Call 697-5378.   

 stainless steel fridge, large Westpoint fan, 4x4 wheels 305x40x22, Panasonic home stereo, wardrobe, food warmers for canteen, snackette, restaurant 223-1885, 642-3722.

 Belta PSS 2700. Owner leaving country. Call: 684-4627.

        S u r f a c e , Iphone 4-5-55, HTC1, LG G3, Note3, Canon/Nikon SLR C a m e r a , C r o w n A m p l i f i e r, Cordless microphone, Pioneer/Denon jugglers, Macbook/Samsung 13"/17", Bose 901 speakers Tel: 623-2477.

 Toyota Cami, fully loaded, flair kit, mag, CD, etc. $1.6M. Tel: 642-6159.

 Toyota Altezza, automatic, fully loaded, going cheap. Tel: 642-6159.

 F150 4WD, excellent condition $7M. Call 663-9251.

         A C u n i t 5000w, Lexmark Printer 4-in-1, Drillmaster cordless drill 3/8, recuperating saw, 6 amp, telephone jack, coffee maker, toner cartridge. Contact 646-3099, 687-4089.

          

 parts, nose cuts, half cut, front bumpers, back bumpers, fenders, doors, head lamps, tail lamps, fog lights, computer box, engines, trunks, dashboard, door mirror, transmissions front grille, front struts, back shocks, tyres and many m o r e . C o n ta c t E d d i e ' s A u t o Parts, 227-2835, 227-5381.

 WATTS generator, Yamaha (25HP) 4-stroke outboard engine, electric guitar, Hotpoint washing machine, 688-7224, 2252319.

 jackhammer, DeWalt reciprocating saw, DeWalt nailgun & compressor, 5000 watts power inverter 225-2319, 6887224. 48 HP Yamaha Enduro outboard engine in excellent working condition $280 000 and one 15HP Yamaha outboard engine (new model) $340 000). Price neg. - 668-4562, 222-2422.

 new model 212 - $950 000 neg. PKK 8277. Call 6275079.

  A4 Turbo, exc e l l e n t c o n d i t i o n . Te l : 6 6 1 6161.

 NZE, lady-driven $1.6M. Call 226-1122, 624-3404.   320I, excell e n t c o n d i t i o n . Te l : 6 6 1 6161.  Daf. dump truck. Contact: 269-1177, 684-6282.  Caldina wagon car. Contact 681-0465, 610-9159.          OLD MODEL PMM $950 000. Call 612-3317, 2160450.  Tacoma, GRR series 4x4 first owner - $3.6M neg. Contact 685-5100.   minibuses, long base, EFI, BKK, BNN series. Phone 2683953, 665-8517.        Corona AT 170, excellent condition. $450 000. Call Basdeo, 663-0782.

, imported from USA: Office furniture in excellent condition, secretary, executive and office chairs, 2-, 3- and 4-drawers metal filing cabinets, Panasonic copier-fax, scanner and printer in one. Call: 623-3183, 625-5353, 227-1135, 220-1089.

Toyota RAV 4, PKK series $3M neg., good condition. Tel: 675-9871, 264-2306.

 3412 Caterpillar Marine engine with 7 to 1 twin disc gear box and one twin disc 5 1 4 c 2 ½ t o 1 a n d one industrial Caterpillar 3 4 06 engine. Call: 627-0231.

         

 4door Hilux King Cab and Two Hilux pick-up. Contact 665-5776.

  $500 000 neg., good working condition. Contact: 223-0640, 626-6022.

 1999 canter 8'x 17' tray with six-cylinder, turbo diesel engine. Call 673-5813.  bush truck lifted, stick, four-cylinder, four-wheel drive 95 & 94. 673-5813.

 Noah (Private), super condition, owner leaving month end, must sell. 642-4523.  Lancer. Good condition, reasonable price. Call 601-0111.  Super Custom (2RZ), BPP series. Contact 625-7283. Terms available.  Model M bush truck with winch and four-wheel Honda bike - 672-4536.  AT 150 Corona, PDD series. excellent condition. Contact 220-5095.  RX 8 and Ford F150, Priced to go. Owner leaving country. Tel: 617-2891.  Frontier extra cab, black, in immaculate condition $2.3M neg. - 663-8584. X-Trail $2.9M neg., one BMW 318 - $2.7M neg. Contact: 617-8255.  truck (LF/DAF), great working condition with solid body frame. Attractive price. Contact: 681-5988, 675-5448.  RZ, PGG series. Price $500 000. Contact: 6631776.   CRV: silver $2.5M neg year 2002, gold/beige - $1.8M neg year '97. Both in excellent condition Tel: 641-5670.  AT 192, excellent condition, owner leaving country. Call 646-8687, 611-2465.  RAV 4, complete with music system and alarm, interior excellent condition $1.85M. 685-6023.  Nissan Vanette minibus, to sell without paper. Contact: Joey, 220-7953.  Toyota Carina AT 192, immaculate condition. Price neg. 337-4544, 626-1525.

 Dodge Ram Monster pickup, very high off the ground, low mileage, very clean - 639-3100, 619-5400.  SUV PNN, BMW318i, Jaguar XJ6 car, Honda Delsol Sportcar, FordExplorer SUV - 688-7224, 225-2319.  FORD 250 Super Duty, Diesel FX4, XL 2DR luxury cab, 5.4L 8-cylinder 64 134km - $3.5M neg. Contact: 663-5770, 685-0951. pick-up, extra cab, fully loaded 3400cc, PKK series, superb condition. Price $2.8M neg. Call 627-3994. Allion, 2004 model, PRR series, CD/DVD, AC, black interior, alarm 17" rims, $2.3M neg. Tel: 648-2089.  Hilux Surf, in excellent working condition, music, mag rims, sunroof and more, PLL series $1.75M neg. 678-2298.

 :- Allion Price $1.5M neg. cash. Excellent condition. AC, music, mags, Tel: 6399914, 655-7839. CRV (2003, PNN series) alarm, AC, CD, TV, radio, back camera, tyre and spoiler. Excellent condition - 609-5963.                 model M truck, excellent condition $3.8M neg., Honda motor car, excellent condition, first owner, female driver. Tel: 662-8105.

 wagon, excellent condition, 15" rims, alarm, body kit, $1.2M neg. - 667-9013, 231-3709.  Toyota Allion fully equipped, rims, DVD/CD player, TV, remote, alarm, excellent condition etc. Tel: 629-6202.  Toyota Avensis and Toyota Allion, both in immaculate condition. Tel: 233-2939, 686-5158, 689-5802.  Hiace Super Custom bus, BSS series, AC, TV, CD, sunroof, mags. Never worked on the road. Tel: 677-8359.  RZ route 48 BLL $1M neg. 647-0834, 219-2966. Serious enquiries only from 07:00hrs to 17:00hrs.   in excellent condition. Fully loaded deck, mags etc. Owner leaving country. Call 2207378, 627-6645.  Spacio 2001 model, PPP series & Mazda Axela, Expatdriven. 664-5114, 231-2431.  Minibus, long base, BLL series in excellent condition, with mags, CD players, EFI etc. Contact 686-9516, 270-4098.  Allion new model 2008, fully loaded, remote and push button start, 17" chrome rims, HID $3.9M neg. 649-3848, 682-0372.  Land Cruiser Prado, PMM series - 219-5354. Call Monday - Friday, 08:15hrs - 16:15hrs.  Nissan Titan, 4x4 $1.8M neg, GKK series. Trading in with another vehicle is available. Contact 685-5100. F 350, food truck, glass cases and food warmers installed. No reasonable offer refused. 6129999.  Toyota Hilux V6 left hand drive, extra cab, GRR series. Price $1.7M neg. Tel: 6262466, 220-5124.

 old model 212, good condition HB series $1,05M neg. Contact: 683-0477.

 Civic, remote start alarm, new battery, rims, spoiler, performance muffler, air filter, music, needs minor work. Call 615-7473. Asking $720 000.  2003 Toyota Silver Premio late PMM series, first owner. Tel: 662-7810, 222-5211, 222-3436.  the best used Toyota Fielder wagon now! At a price you will be happy to pay. Call 6000305 or 685-7734 today. Don't wait another moment.  DAF 75 double axle with hiab, new tray, 16 000 miles, immaculate condition, no reasonable offer refused 6129999.   6, leather seats, alloy wheels, newly repainted, excellent condition. No reasonable offer refused. 612-9999.  System 200w and 300 w panel package, DC lighting kits, solar system with ac 110v outlets, batteries included. 693-1752, 226-7742.  Tacoma unregistered $3M, Honda CRV $2M, Kawasaki Ninja 600cc, Suzuki Marauder 250cc. Both bikes - $1.1M - 2231885, 642-3722.

 Toyota SV41 Camry in very good condition. Price $875 000 neg. Tel: 644-5931.  Pajero Jeep PKK, was used by female. Tel. 2250071, 674-7420, 600-5473.

   n e w m o d e l To y o ta Coaster 30-seater, automatic electr i c d o o r, f u l l r o o f v e n t , AC, high top roof, individual captain seats. Price $3.4M. Te l : 2 2 0 - 5 1 2 4 , 6 2 6 - 2 4 6 6 .

 Toyota Raum. Price $1.2M neg., Contact 665-1554, 225-3273. Call after 17:00hrs.  Lancer, dark grey, PKK series in excellent c on d i t io n , f u ll y l oa d ed $ 9 00 000, Tel: 646-2939.

 Corolla Axio, TV,DVD, reverse camera, black and chrome rims, low km, like brand new, PSS series. Price $2.7M neg. Tel: 626-2466, 2205124.

 new model silver 212 PMM series. Never went in hire. Serious enquiries only. Tel: 6602995.

 , Hilux Double cab, never reg., duty paid. 2003 - 4300km. Price $8M. Te l : 6 2 7 - 6 0 0 0 .

 Hummer 42 fully chrome, very clean condition, low mileage. Contact 667-1116, 664-9000.  Premio - PNN series, year 2003, Pioneer deck, HID lights, 17" chrome rims, $2.1M neg. - Contact: 672-6352.

 Toyota 2000 model Rav 4, PKK series in good working condition. Call 621-7859 for more information.

 loaded new model Bluebird with TV, camera, DVD etc. unregistered. Going cheap $2.6M neg. 638-9116.

 Wagon, remote start, alarm 16" mags, flair kit, CD, excellent condition. Price $1.45M neg. 626-2884.

GUYANA CHRONICLE Thursday October 23, 2014

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GUYANA CHRONICLE Thursday October 23, 2014

GABA launches National Open THE GUYANA Amateur Boxing Association yesterday launched its National Open boxing competition with a promise that fans turning up at the East Ruimveldt Community Centre ground would not be disappointed. The launching was held at the office of GABA president Steve Ninvalle and was attended by Technical Director Terrence Poole and USA-based super heavyweight Quincy `Biggy’ Small. “You can expect a step up from action seen at the National Intermediate that was held in August. We have more seasoned contenders and there is much more at stake,” Ninvalle said. The National Intermedi-

GABA president Steve Ninvalle (centre), Technical Director Terrence Poole (right) and super heavyweight Quincy `Biggy’ Small at yesterday’s launching. fighters from eight gyms ate saw a series of closely prise from Republican Gym will be battling for honfought battles resulting in and ended up having to re- ours when the competition several knockouts. The Guy- lease the Champion Gym punches off at 19:00hrs. “I view this as the preana Defence Force failed title to the latter. Tomorrow, over 50 mier event of our calendar. miserably to hold off a sur-

Anyone who is crowned champion would have the bragging rights,” Ninvalle added. The National Open would run until Sunday under floodlights and according to Poole, all eight participating gyms have been a hive of activity over the past two weeks. “Boxers have been intensifying training and I am personally pleased to inform you that it is my belief that Guyana is in for three nights of top quality boxing,” said Poole. Small, who arrived from the USA last Sunday, described being in Guyana as a dream come true, adding, “I am beyond words to describe how it feels to be home. I have not been here in over a decade. My goal

is to win an Olympic medal and the road starts here. This is a dream come true.” Small is expected to have a ding-dong tussle with Republican Jason `AK47’ Barker, who demolished Kenroy Evelyn at the last National Open. “I wouldn’t underestimate any fighter from my country but I am here to do business. My business is to move what is in the way of my getting to the Olympic and winning a medal for my country.,” Small declared. Meanwhile, Ninvalle disclosed that BK International, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, COURTS, Mike’s Pharmacy and Monty Profitt are the major sponsors of the event.

GNRA commences preparation for 150th Anniversary in 2017 THE GUYANA National Rifle Association (GNRA) has started preparations for its 150th Anniversary in 2017 and several international teams are expected to participate in a tournament to coincide with the sesquicentennial celebrations. Secretary of the GNRA, Ryan Sampson, said invitations have been sent to shooting clubs in Canada, United Kingdom and Australia, following which several English clubs have already indicated their interest in competing. Sampson who is also secretary of the West Indies Fullbore Shooting Council (WIFSC) disclosed that the 2015 regional Fullbore shooting tournament scheduled for Trinidad and Tobago has been cancelled due to the

Ryan Sampson Trinidadians inability to host the event. The focus will now be on the West Indies sending a strong team to the Palma World Long Range Shooting championships in

the United States next year and according to Sampson, a decision was made at the WIFSC Statutory Meeting in Jamaica earlier this year for the Trinidad Rifle Association (TRA) to host the event next year. Sampson has since dispatched letters to regional associations, updating them of the situation. The contents of the letter reads: “The West Indies Fullbore Shooting Council at its last statutory meeting in Jamaica in May 2014, had agreed that Trinidad and Tobago will host the WI Regional Championship in 2015. They were given until the end of August to decide if they will be accepting the offer. The alternate country was announced as Antigua

and Barbuda. We were informed by the TRA in late September that they definitely cannot host the WI Regional championship in 2015. This would give Antigua and Barbuda a very small window of time to start preparing, which would have been to their disadvantage to organise a well-run meet. We had also looked at the possibility of sending a WI Team to the World Long Range Championships and Palma Match scheduled for Camp Perry in Ohio, USA in August 2015. The possible Team Members were announced at the presentation ceremony in Jamaica. The Palma plans have developed positively over the months. The captain of the WI Pal-

ma Team, Major John Nelson, is making plans which are becoming successful. A large number of the team members have made themselves available for the Palma Match. The WI Council had decided in 2007 in Guyana, that in the year that the Palma Match is held, if there is a WI representative team, there will be no WI Regional Championship. In light of this new development, of TRA being unable to host, it has prompted the WIFBSC to make a definite decision to send a Team to the Palma Match. With this new position, the Regional Championship for 2015 was cancelled. This will allow full attendance of our shooters, as leave and financial limitations can affect the participa-

tion of the best possible WI Team at the Palma Match. I wish to therefore, regrettably inform all West Indies Fullbore Shooting Council affiliates, that the WI Regional Championships will not be held in 2015.“ Guyanese shooters named in the West Indies Palma squad are Ma hendra Persaud who is the vice-captain, Lennox Braithwaite, Ronsford Goodluck, Dylan Fields and Sigmund Douglas and Guyana will also be looking to send additional shooters to participate in the World Long Range Individual Competition. Training will intensify for the local shooters at 800, 900 and 1 000 yards ranges from January next year.

ICC says it cannot intervene in BCCI/WICB dispute DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CMC) - The International Cricket Council (ICC) says it does not have the power to intervene in the current dispute between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) unless it is asked to do so. The ICC outlined its position in a statement yes-

terday as the WICB moves to set up a meeting with the BCCI in a bid to repair the damage after its players pulled out of the Indian tour over an internal pay dispute. However, the ICC says it was concerned with the dispute between BCCI and WICB and was closely monitoring the developments arising from the recently cancelled tour of

India. “The International Cricket Council said yesterday it was concerned with the dispute between the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the West Indies Cricket Board, and was closely monitoring the developments arising from the recently cancelled tour of India,” the ICC statement, issued on yesterday, said.

“The ICC hopes that the matter will be resolved amicably, but clarified that, unless the matter is otherwise referred to it, it does not have the power to intervene in disputes resulting from a bilateral FTP tour.” West Indies players are angry with WIPA over a change in their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the WICB, which they claim results in

a drastic reduction in their earnings and the pullout has angered the BCCI and soured its relationship with the WICB. BCCI announced that it would “initiate legal proceedings” against WICB and has suspended all bilateral tours by India to the West Indies. The WICB said it was “deeply embarrassed” by the premature end to the tour, in

a release issued late Tuesday following a marathon crisis meeting of directors in Barbados. WICB says it will establish a Task Force to probe the circumstances leading up to the cancellation of the tour. The matter will be discussed at the ICC Board meeting, which is scheduled for November 10 in Dubai.

GUYANA CHRONICLE Thursday October 23, 2014

`Magic’ Khan ponders lightweight division IMRAN `MAGIC’ KHAN is currently an ambivalent boxer and with just a day left before the start of the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA) National Open Championships, Khan is undecided whether to defend his national lightweight title or to move down one division to make it a miserable competition for other bantamweights. Certainly he cannot compete in both divisions but if pushed, what would be his decision? “I think I would have to go with the lightweight. I can easily make bantamweight

… for National Open but last year I moved up to lightweight and won that title. I think that I’ll defend that title,” said Khan. The 21-year-old Khan had ruled the bantamweight division for some time but decided to make a step up to the lightweight division last year and surprised the nation with back-to-back defeats on former lightweight king, old Steffon Gouveia. “I feel really good knowing that I can fight in two divisions. I am strong as a

bantamweight and stronger as a lightweight,” the Albouystown resident who started boxing at 8 years old, declared, while adding that he is the tallest fighter in the lighter category. Back then, he was being groomed by James `Sack’ Walcott at the Harpy Eagles Gym and later became a bronze medallist at the 2011 ALBA Games, stocking up on a wealth of experience, having represented Guyana at several major international competitions

including the Commonwealth Games and the World Championship. He recently joined the Guyana Police Force and will be representing that institution at the National Open. “My goal is to win at the National Open and to be a little more focused on my training so that next year I can be on the team to the Pan Am Games. Of course, my main goal is to make it to the Olympics but I’ll be taking it one competition at a time.“ Should Khan stick to the decision to campaign as a lightweight, then a collision

with Clairmont Gibson of the Guyana Defence Force looms. “I have no problem with fighting Gibson. I have beaten him before and can do it again. I am just focused on being crowned champion at the National Open then taking it from there. I just have to move out whoever is in my way,” Khan declared. The GABA National Open is a three-day affair which punches off tomorrow under floodlights at the East Ruimveldt Community Centre ground and will see over 50 boxers represent eight gyms from around the country.

GRFU calls 36 players to trials as preparation 2014 BCB/Elizabeth Styles U-19 of NACRA 7s Championship intensifies Ramnarine, Smith see Bush Lot New By Rawle Toney

THE GUYANA Rugby Football Union (GRFU) are on a mission, one that they hope will see them reclaiming the top spot in the North America and Caribbean Rugby Association (NACRA) 7s Championship which they once held for five consecutive years. With that in mind, the national selectors yesterday released the names of 36 players, eight of whom are from overseas, to come up with an 18man squad to represent Guyana in Mexico City, Mexico, from December 3 to 4. According to the GRFU, the players were selected after a meeting last Monday, which was attended by national coach Kenneth Grant-Stuart, Lawrence Adonis and chairman of the selection committee Col. John Lewis. “There is still an opportunity for other players to be added to the training squad depending on their performances at the Yamaha Caribs’ Anniversary 7s tournament that will be run off on October 26 at the National Park. Training days will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 16:30hrs and Sundays from 09:00hrs,” the Union said in a release yesterday. The GRFU stated the national squad will be reduced to 24 players following their November 9-22 trial, from which the final 12 players and six reserves will be announced. “Competition for a place on the final team is expected to be fierce, judging from the outstanding performances and talent on display so far. No position is guaranteed,” said

GRFU president Peter Green. Among the eight overseas-based players shortlisted is Kevin McKenzie, one of Guyana’s and the Caribbean’s top wingers, who now plays for the Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles in Australia. McKenzie has played a significant a role on every history-making Rugby team thus far; so too has Dominic Lespierre who plays his professional rugby with Huddersfield Rugby Union Club in England. The 27-year-old Lespierre has an impressive pedigree following spells with UWA in Perth, South Magpies Club in Brisbane, Castleford Tigers Rugby League Club and more recently a short spell with National II North rivals Hull. Harvard Rugby Club captain in Trinidad and Tobago captain Claudius Butts is also one of the overseas players called and he has responded to the GRFU, indicating his willingness to represent Guyana in Mexico. Butts has long been touted as the Caribbean’s best winger and had captained the defunct West Indies Rugby team at several high-profile tournaments including the IRB World Series and the Hong Kong Sevens. Squad: Vallon Adams, Claudius Butts, Richard Staglon, Peabo Hamilton, Ronald Mayers, Dominic Lespierre, and Isiejah Allen, Kevin McKenzie, Kevon David, Akeem Fraser, O’Neal Charles, Mark Sobers, Avery Corbin, Dwayne Schroeder, Jermaine Prowell, Wayne King, Wayne Hudson, Ryan Gonsalves, Leon Greaves, Jason Tyrell, Christopher

Singh, Filon Thompson, Rickford Cummings, Troy Bascom, Blaise Bayley, Jason DeFrietas, Edward Roach, Rondell McArthur, Godfrey Broomes, Ryan Dey, Lance Adonis, Ossie McKenzie, Frank Joseph, Grantley Williams, Theodore Henry and Carl Lewis.

Generation through to quarter-finals

BUSH LOT New Generation defeated Achievers in their last Zone A (West B e r b i c e ) p re l i m i n a r y round match to emerge

GABA to implement use of Cavilon

T H E G U YA N A A m a teur Boxing Association (GABA) will for the first time introduce the application of Cavilon cream on Elite boxers when the National Open Championship commences this Friday at the East Ruimveldt Community Centre ground. President of GABA, Steve Ninvalle, said that the cream application before fights was made mandatory by international governing body AIBA earlier this year after the outlawing of head guards for elite boxers. Cavilon cream has been specially developed to help reduce cuts and was first used in a major international competition at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. However, it was met with mixed reception with some countries opting to use it while others did not. Guyana opted not to

use and it was reported that fighters who used the cream suffered less cuts than those who did not, hence AIBA has now made use of the cream mandatory, and has issued guidelines for its use in its technical rules. “We have sent to the USA for several tubes of the cream which should arrive shortly. This would ensure that we remain within the rules of the governing body and provide further protection for our boxers,” the GABA boss said. Youth, junior and female boxers are still required to wear head guards at the National Open which would be held over three days at the venue which in recent time has become the home of amateur boxing in Georgetown, and over 50 fighters from around the country will be participating.

as runners-up to Blairmont Community in that zone and therefore advance to the quarter-finals of this year’s Berbice Cricket Board/Elizabeth Styles Under-19 50-Over cricket competition. In the match which was played at Bath, Achievers choosing to bat first were bowled out for 127 in 12.1 overs with Renison Mitchell topscoring with 31, as Kris Ramnarine did the damage with the ball for Bush Lot, picking up 6 for 25 and Imran Khan 2 for 8.

When Bush Lot responded, Berbice Und e r- 1 9 p a c e r G r i s e a n Grant picked up three early wickets which was largely responsible for them being 27 for 4, but Shawn Smith and Winston Joseph halted the slide and saw Bush Lot home by adding 104 for the 5th wicket, as Bush Lot New Generation finished on 131 for 4 off 20 overs. Smith was unbeaten on 50 (5x4, 2x6) and Joseph 30 not out when victory was achieved, as Grant ended with 3 for 34 off 7 overs.

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GUYANA CHRONICLE Thursday October 23, 2014

Permaul heads list of players that were reprimanded by BCB RECENTLY, there has been an upsurge in indiscipline behaviour by cricketers in general at the local level and the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) will not sit idly by and condone such behaviour from any of its cricketers irrespective of who they are. In the recently concluded BCB/Berbice River Bridge 50-over final played at the Albion Sports Complex, it was marred by many instances of poor sportsmanship displayed by players from both teams, being done in the full view of the general public

Veerasammy Permaul and members of the BCB. Discarded West In-

dies spinner Veerasammy Permaul, national wicketkeeper/batsman Anthony Bramble, Jason Sinclair and off-spinner Troy Mathieson along with Jonathan Foo were mainly the players involved and were all summoned by the Discipline Committee of the BCB for a hearing. From such hearing, the following penalties were applied: Permaul – one year good behaviour bond and $15 000 fine; Bramble – one year good behaviour bond and $10 000 fine; Mathieson –

one year good behaviour bond and $5 000 fine, Sinclair – one year good behaviour bond and Foo – warning letter. In a release, the executive of the BCB said it has invested significantly over the 75 years of existence which was built on hard work and discipline from all and sundry. The BCB has produced many players who represented the West Indies and has made the difference in the lives of many others and at no time, will the BCB sit idle and allow a breakdown

Anthony Bramble in discipline among players. “Cricket is a gentleman’s

game and that must be the focus, being used to unite and not divide”. The release also stated that the BCB is worried about the poor and hostile relationship that exists between the Rose Hall Town and Youth and Sports Club and Albion Community Centre. The BCB hopes that its action would deter any player at any level from such behaviour and it is hoped that these two major clubs will stretch their hands of friendship and make peace and develop love and understanding.

20TH ANNUAL MAYOR’S CUP TOURNAMENT

Action kicks off next Saturday with triple-header at Victoria ground By Calvin Roberts FINALLY and after several hiccups, this year’s 20th annual Mayor’s Cup Football tournament, organised by known football enthusiast and former national player/coach Lennox Arthur, will kick off next Saturday at the Victoria Community Centre ground, with a triple-header from 16:00hrs. The tournament, which will be played on a knockout basis to honour the birth anniversary of the Mayor of Georgetown His Worship Hamilton Greene, who celebrates his 80th birthday on November 9, will also see the defending champions and the nation’s number one team Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United defend their title won last year when they defeated Slingerz. A total prize money of G$1M will be up for grabs in the tournament which was sanctioned by the-then Christopher Matthias-led Guyana Football Federation (GFF) before the intervention of the Fédération Internationale de Football

… Alpha set to defend title Association (FIFA) Head of Member Associations, Premo Cavaro, and CONCACAF Director of Legal Affairs, Marco Leal. The winning team will receive $500 000, with the second-, third- and fourth-placed finishers pocketing $250 000, $150 000 and $100 000 respectively, with trophies accompanying all top four prizes. In next Saturday’s triple-header, Mahaica Determinators will take on Golden Grove, Sparta United will face Ann’s Grove and Victoria Kings will match strides with Bakewell Buxton United in the feature match, which kicks off at 20:00hrs. According to Arthur, the games will be of 90 minutes’ duration and if there is no result, two halves of 10 minutes each will be used as extra time and should a winner not be decided at this stage of the game, the referees shall use penalty kicks to arrive at a winner. Each team is allowed three substitutions per game and should a player

be shown a red card or two yellow cards, he will be faced with an automatic one-match suspension and if the red card demands further sanctioning, the Disciplinary Committee of the GFF shall sit and hear the matter accordingly. A club will be allowed 22 players of which four can be guest players, providing their team is not in the competition.

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Only 18 players and four officials for each team will be allowed free entry to all matches they are involved in. The issuing of gate passes becomes the responsibility of the respective teams. All teams must provide the organiser with an official team list 48 hours before their respective game. An admission fee of $500 will be charged per entry for the first round and from quarterfinals to final, the admission fee will be $1 000.

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ANSA McAl run away with Corporate Games title WITH SLOGAN ‘We have the Ansa’, beverage distribution giant Ansa McAl Limited bettered their corporate counterparts at sports by claiming this year’s specially organised fourth annual ‘Corporate Games’ which culminated last Sunday at the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) ground. The eventual champions

came from behind to amass 40 points to win the overall title while Wartsila, who were in the lead on the penultimate day of the completion, had to settle for second place after accumulating 33 points. Noble House Seafoods, Global Technology and Qualfon and telecommunications service provider

Digicel finished, third to fifth respectively, with 32 points for Noble House Seafoods, while Global Technology and Qualfon tied for fourth on 30 points and Digicel totalled 20 points. The beverage distribution giant jumped clearly ahead to win the event when their football team defeated Qualfon 3-1 in the final,

while Christopher Hideakhan, a former national sprinter showed he still had some speed left in his legs by winning the 400 metres also for Ansa McAl. Former National athlete Ianna Graham was also in action for Global Technology but her time away from the track was clearly visible.

GUYANA CHRONICLE Thursday October 23, 2014

Team Guyana departs today for IGG final leg in Suriname WITH THE AIM of winning the overall Inter-Guiana Games (IGG) title, Guyana’s contingent of athletes and officials departed today for neighbouring Suriname where they will engage the Dutch-speaking country and French Guiana in the disciplines of Cycling, Table Tennis, Chess, Badminton and Volleyball with each component having male and female participation. The tri-nation games will get on the way on Friday, October 24 and conclude

Haifeng Su on Sunday October 26 and, Guyana, having won the first leg of the games hosted here earlier in the year will be pulling out all the stops to

ble of the four players, with Priscilla Greaves of Marian Academy and Selenas Jackman as their team members. The Ramdhani siblings, Narayan and Priyanna, will spearhead a strong badminton team that also includes their Marian Academy school mates Krystal Peters and Jonathan Mangra as

Alonzo Ambrose win the coveted title which is being held on too tightly by Suriname. The cycling team will be led by Akeem Arthur and Shaquille Agard, along with Alonzo Ambrose, Kravitz Jeffrey, Toshwanna Doris and Ronella Samuels; who have all competed at the just concluded ‘Ride for Life’ five-stage cycle road race. The Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) has selected its best juniors with St. Stanislaus College’s Elishaba Johnson and Mae’s Kyle Edghill being the most nota-

Matthews, Mohammed star as Windies Women lose second warm-up match

CANBERRA, Australia, CMC- An impressive unbeaten half century from teenager Hayley Matthews and a destructive three wicket haul from spinner Anisa Mohammed could not prevent West Indies Women from a six run loss to Cricket Australia Women’s X1 in a T20 match Canberra on yesterday. Mohammed snapped up 3 for 19 runs to unsettle the top order and restrict the homeside to 128 for five in their 20 overs at Manuka Oval, before the16 year old Mathews, in her debut year for West Indies, batted throughout the innings to be unbeaten on 62 as the visitors got to 122 for four in reply. Allrounder Ellyse Perry who opened the batting was the star of the Australian innings with a top score of 62 retired out, teaming up with Delissa Kimmince in a solid opening partnership that produced 58 runs. Perry, who faced 52 balls, hit 10 fours but did not receive adequate batting support as Mohammed ran through the top order shattering the stumps of opener Kimmince for 11, and removing Jess Cameron and Nicola Carey cheaply. Matthews, who made her T20 International debut for West Indies against New Zealand a month ago, opened the batting with a commanding display but was running out of partners as the visitors slid to 68 for four. She occupied the crease for 79 minutes facing 52 balls, smashing six fours and two sixes in the process but despite her best efforts was unable to lift the run rate before the overs expired, with captain Merissa Aguilleira unbeaten on 15. The defeat was the second for West Indies women who suffered a nine wicket loss to Cricket Australia Women’s X1 in the first game last Tuesday, even as they prepare to play Australia Women in four T20 internationals and four One-Day International matches starting November 2nd.

well as Ambika Ramraj of Queen’s College. For long, French Guiana have held a rigid hold on chess but the team of Haifeng Su, Jessica Clementson, Roberto Neto and Sheriffa Ali are all aiming to win Guyana’s first title in the sport, while much is expected of Guyana’s male and female

Volleyball teams, since their triumph is seen as a must, if Suriname is to be dethroned for their overall title. Volleyball (female): Onica Felix, Vashti Pooran, Rafaella Richardson, Kelshine Griffith, Tenisha Cort, Melisa Marks, Lisa Marks, Akeila Brown, Padmini Nankoo, Dian Mandokin and Cassie

Junor. Volleyball (male): Davendra Latchman, Anthony Fraser, Kumar Budhram, Anthony Veerapen, Muaaz Inshan, Rolwyn Heywood, Daniel Ritchie, Klondyke Rodney, Joshua Jagmohan, Ravi Rampartab, Xavier Lambert, Yoganand Dhoray and Ryon Mangrau.

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Bhagwandin, Mohamad and Tiwari receive golden golf clubs

SANJAY’S CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT

Winning rookie Mahendra Bhagwandin (left) smiles proudly as he accepts his souvenir golden golf club from Managing Director of Sanjay’s Jewellery, Sanjay Persaud after dominating last Sunday’s tournament. WINNING rookie Mahendra Bhagwandin, president of Lusignan Golf Club David Mohamad and veteran Kalyan Tiwari continued their sterling play to receive the souvenir golden golf clubs for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Best Net performance at the Sanjay’s Jewellery Classic tournament held last Sunday at the Lusignan Golf Course. The clubs were presented by Managing Director of Sanjay’s Jewellery Sanjay Persaud, who indicated that he would like to do even better next year. While KalyanTiwari has not placed first recently, he has placed in the first three, but Mohamad and Bhag-

wandin have certainly been carrying away the top prizes in several tournaments over the last two months. A spell of bad play in mid-September had discouraged Bhagwandin, who brought second in his category in the COURTS tournament last month, before going onto to cop the top spot in the N&S Mattai-sponsored tournament the following day. However, he shared that two significant things impacted his excellent performance on Sunday, “Firstly, I was coached by veteran player Avinash Persaud who encouraged and helped me to improve my drive, as my strong point was my chip and

putt, while my drive was really inadequate for great play and secondly, I had one of the most experienced caddies for my play, Harrichand ‘Baby Boy’ Dhanai, who guided me extremely well in my club selection.” Mohamad, apart from setting a record 62 net for the 19-28 handicap flight, earlier this year in the Demerara Mutual Life tournament, has either won or been in the top three, several times since then, placing second in the Captain’s tournament, while copping both the Trophy Stall and United Insurance tournaments thereafter. Persaud in his congratulatory comments, remarked,

“I am proud to see the good turnout of golfers on Sunday to support the Sanjay’s Classic tournament,” even as he pledged to sponsor the construction of an external stairway for the extension of the Golf Club building. This second Sanjay’s-sponsored tournament for the year saw some 32 golfers, many of them hopefuls for the Guyana Open, scheduled for next fortnight, competing in keen fashion, using the tournament as practice for that big weekend which is being sponsored by telecommunications service provider Digicel and will be launched tomorrow morning.

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Matthias pleased with his ‘measured successes’ … to ‘stay put’

By Leeron Brumell OUSTED president of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Christopher Matthias has been set down, but he is not out, at least not yet. He was removed as head of the GFF last Tuesday when FIFA Head of Member Associations Premo Cavaro and COCACAF Director of Legal Affairs Marco Leal met at the Le Meridien Pegasus Hotel, and will in the Christopher coming week release the Matthias names of the five persons to comprise the Normalisation Committee – to run Guy- les. Ivan Persaud an active ana’s football affairs for the executive was part of the breakaway faction. As it relates to the announcement of the Normalisation Committee last Tuesday night, Adams welcomed the setting up of same saying it was a good starting point to getting Guyana’s football ‘back on track’. “It’s like any planning, you have to have a timeline and then you will evaluate Premo Cavaro it at some point, monitor it and if they (FIFA) need to, next 11 months. Speaking to Chronicle I’m sure they will review, Sport, Matthias said he because they want to make welcomes any initiative to sure it’s done right and see develop Guyana’s football. if they need extra time and He however has one major get the football playing.” Persaud was also present concern: how will this new FIFA body run Guyana’s at the briefing and before affairs, with the same ‘con- skipping out, took the time tentious elements in the to openly thank FIFA for environment’ fighting for stepping in. Guyana in essence power and money. He said it’s ironic that missed out on being susthe Committee is going to pended from FIFA and the be tasked with the same setting up of a Normaliresponsibilities his old ex- sation Committee is not ecutive was pursuing, which a first option, but FIFA are Constitutional reform thought it best to put the and structural advancement, body in place as a ‘show of even as he met with the faith’ as they want to usher administrative staff on Tues- in ‘a new era’. Premo told the media day, hours before FIFA’s that Matthias’ removal official announcement. Matthias’ executive was should not be seen as a set back by the resignation ‘sanction’ against him or his of vice-president Rawlston executive but as a result of Adams and the suspension a ‘vacuum’ that was created of another vice-president in Collie ‘Hitman’ HercuSee Page 35 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2014