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Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh, presenting the 2014 National Budget in the House yesterday during the 2014 Budget presentation (Adrian Narine)

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GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday March 25, 2014

Continuing building a modern, prosperous Guyana By Vanessa Narine A record breaking $220B 2014 Budget was presented to the National Assembly yesterday by Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh, under the theme: ‘A better Guyana for all Guyanese’ and includes a menu of measures to benefit the average Guyanese man and woman. He said: “Budget 2014 seeks to continue the work this government has been doing to build a more modern and prosperous Guyana. “It seeks to promote both the creation of employment and business opportunities and to better equip our citizens to avail themselves of those opportunities. It seeks to expand our physical infrastructure and improve linkages with our neighbours. It seeks to improve the quality of our social services and address the concerns our citizens have about the cleanliness of their physical surroundings. It seeks to further improve the competitiveness of our business environment and strengthen our institutions.” The minister’s announcement that no new taxes will be introduced was much welcomed, as was his announcements that: old

Opposition Leader, David Granger, in the National Assembly yesterday

Remembering Cheddi

"It may be true chronologically, I may be justly called an old man - but I am an old man whose visions are as fresh as the day when I first conceived the idea that we, the descendants of slaves and semi-slaves, could become a free people - a people free to pursue our dreams and to grow both in the individual as well as the national sense - and I promise you here today that I will spend whatever years, I mean them to be long years that remain to me in trying to create a situation where the dreams of every Guyanese can be converted to reality - once they pursue those dreams without trampling on the rights and dignity of others." Oct 5, 1996

age pensions would be increased from $12,500 to $13,600 – up from $3,500 in 2006; old age pensioners would receive an annual electricity assistance of $30,000, an increase from $20,000; and a $10,000 allowance for each child in the public education system. Among other measures Singh announced were-the allocation of $3.2B to meet the cost of maintaining the electricity subsidy in Linden and Kwakwani, Region 10 (Upper Demerara/Upper Berbice) the allocation of $100M to advance technical and other assessments for capital works to Port Georgetown; and $1B for rehabilitation of critical interior roads, including the Linden to Lethem road. Allocations to other major sectors saw an increase in this year’s Budget and include: $3.7B to the Guyana Power and Light Company, to support critical capital expenditure and avoid increased tariffs for consumers; $1B for rural enterprise development; $6B for the sugar sector, to achieve a badly needed reversal of fortunes; an injection of $500M into the rice sector to support efforts to increase competitiveness and resilience; $200M for advancement of efforts in other agricultural areas; and an investment of $800M into the tourism industry for the establishment of a Hospitality Institute. New this year was the announcement of a ‘Clean Up Guyana’ campaign, which attracted an allocation of some $1B, $500M of which will be dedicated to immediate efforts to clean up the capital city. INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE The largest percentage of the 2014 Budget went to the Education sector with an allocation of a whopping $32.3B, while Health received an allocation of $21.5B. The security sector attracted an allocation of $19.5B. According to the breakdown of the allocations training will be conducted for the Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) Unit and a sum of $382.6M has been allocated to train the joint services; while $413M is budgeted to train and equip community policing groups countrywide in an effort to restore safe neighbourhoods to citizens. Training will also commence with staff at the forensic laboratory on chemical analysis, drugs analysis, toxicology and court room procedures. A sum of $1.2B has been allocated for the completion of the forensic laboratory and the fire training school and the continuous upgrading of physical infrastructure across the joint service in locations across the country. A sum of $1.1B has been allocated to support land, air and sea operations of the joint services while another $1.1B is allocated to effectively equip our forces to serve and protect our citizens. Also in 2014, a sum of $1.8B has been budgeted to consolidate the advances already made within the justice sector. Housing received $4.4B and Water received an allocation of $2.5B, while Sanitation received $544.6M. Under vulnerable groups and other targeted interventions, $382.5M was allocated to consolidate efforts made in the delivery of childcare and protection services; over $960M was allocated to the sector of which $344 million is expected to be spent on continuing works at the Leonora athletic track and the warm-up pool at the National Aquatic Centre and another $300 million is expected to be spent on the grounds enhancement initiative

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Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh, makes his way to the Parliament Chamber, where he made his 2014 Budget presentation, three minutes shy of three hours, yesterday

AFC Leader, Khemraj Ramjattan, and Health Minister, Dr. Bheri Ramsaran

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday March 25, 2014

AFC walks out on Finance Minister’s budget speech By Vanessa Narine

THE Alliance For Change (AFC) yesterday walked out on the Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh’s 2014 budget speech. In a statement issued to the media, the AFC noted that its absence was a move to register its protest against the “violation of the Constitution” by the Government of Guyana in not holding “meaningful” consultation of the Budget when it had time to do so. The party said: “Article 13 of the Constitution provides that the principal objective of the political system of the State is to establish an inclusionary democracy. In this regard, government-opposition consultation is not only useful political behaviour, but promote the type of democracy that Guyana needs. “Unfortunately, in keeping with the misguided ‘winner takes all’ posture, this government tries to reduce the role of the majority Opposition from an active participant in national decision making to one of a passive listener.” According to the AFC, the party has no reason to believe that

the Finance Minister would make a “sober” presentation and condemned what was described as “padding” of the Capital Estimates with high-profile projects. “The AFC thought it best, therefore, not to dignify the speech with our presence in the National Assembly. This budget is being presented by a minister, who is accused with disobeying the decisions of the National Assembly and, in disregard of those decisions, restore funds that were not approved by the said Assembly, for which acts he has been placed before the Privileges Committee of the National Assembly,” the party said. BUDGET CUTS While the AFC reiterated its position, expressed at several public fora, on the restoration of funds cut by the Budget – a matter that the Acting Chief Justice (CJ), Ian Chang ruled on in January this year. At the time of the massive budget cuts, the Speaker of the

House, Raphael Trotman, ruled in favour of the Opposition on the basis that the National Assembly can amend the budget by reducing expenditure. While the Opposition was clearly elated, the Government resigned itself to respecting the Speaker’s ruling at the time. Justice Chang ruled that the National Assembly has no right to cut the national budget, in favour of the Government. He handed down his decision in the High Court on January 29, with the Opposition planning to appeal the decision, citing errors in the ruling. The Government of Guyana had taken the Opposition to court following the slashing of the 2012 National Budget by $20.8B claiming it was unconstitutional. In the preliminary ruling given in June 2012, the Chief Justice (acting) had ruled that the National Assembly had a role to either approve or disapprove of the National Estimate, not to cut them. In January’s final ruling, the Chief Justice maintained his sentiments made in the preliminary ruling. The AFC has since appealed this decision. The party said: “The AFC, while we respect the ruling of the courts, we reserve our right to abide with the people’s mandate to guard the national purse and to fight ‘squandermania’, waste and corruption by whatever means available to us under the Standing Orders of the National Assembly, in the Committee of Supply.” SUPPORT FOR THE PEOPLE

The empty AFC benches after the party’s MPs walked out on the Finance Minister’s budget presentation

The AFC stressed that it is a “patriotic and national” movement, as the party has a vested interest to support the increased allocations for the social sectors, including education, health, housing, water, environment and security. It said, “AFC will demand more dollars for wages, pensions and social assistance. We support subventions to organisations that promote assistance to the vulnerable in the society.” At the end of last year’s debates the National Assembly approved an amended $177.4B Budget, which was under the theme ‘Overcoming Challenges Together, Accelerating Gains for Guyana’. Government’s 2013 Budget was cut by a whopping $31.4B. Of the $208.8B estimates, $5.2B was slashed from the $10.2B allocated to the Guyana Power and Light (GPL); the entire allocation of $1,250.000B towards the Specialty Hospital Project was cut; the entire Transport Programme Allocation of $5.63B under the Ministry of Public Works was gutted; the allocation for the Government Information Agency of $135.858M was reduced to $1; the National Communications Network’s allocation of $81.337M was also reduced to $1, and the Low Carbon Development Programme allocation of $20B was reduced to $1B. However, government managed to secure support for several measures for different sections of the population including mortgage relief, increase in pension, and electricity subsidy for Linden, income tax reduction and property and individual tax reductions. The AFC is contending that its ‘walkout’ is justified.

GUYANA CHRONICLE TUESDAY March 25, 2014

Malaysia says missing plane crashed in Indian Ocean north of the Equator to an increasingly narrowed stretch of rough sea in the southern Indian Ocean, thousands of miles from the original flight path.

Relatives were told that none of those on board survived

(Reuters) - MALAYSIA Airlines Flight MH370, which disappeared over two weeks ago en route to Beijing, crashed thousands of miles away in the southern Indian Ocean, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said on Monday, citing new satellite data. All 239 people on board were presumed dead, airline officials said. Analysis of satellite information from British company Inmarsat had shown that the Boeing 777’s last position was in the Indian Ocean west of Perth, Australia, Najib said in a statement. “This is a remote location, far from any possible landing sites,” he said. “It is therefore, with deep sadness and regret, that I must inform you that, according to this new data, Flight MH370 ended in the southern Indian Ocean.” He added that the families of the passengers and crew had been informed.

“For them, the past few weeks have been heart-breaking. I know this news must be harder still,” he said. Relatives of those on board received the news in a Malaysia Airlines SMS message which said: “We have to assume beyond all reasonable doubt that MH370 has been lost and none of those on board survived.” After the message, there were hysterical scenes at the Beijing hotel where many of the relatives of those on board are staying. More than 150 of the passengers were Chinese. People wailed, cried and dropped to the floor. One woman shouted out: “It’s not possible, it’s not possible.” A Reuters reporter on the scene saw at least four people being carried away on stretchers. China’s government immediately demanded that Malaysia share all information and evidence which showed the plane went down in the Indian Ocean. Najib’s comments came as an Australian navy ship was

close to finding possible debris from the jetliner after a mounting number of sightings of floating objects that are believed to parts of the plane. The search site is about 2,500 km (1,550 miles) southwest of Perth, in icy sub-Arctic seas that are in one of the most remote parts of the globe. The objects, described as a “grey or green circular object” and an “orange rectangular object”, were spotted on Monday afternoon, said Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, adding that three planes were also en route to the area. Flight MH370 vanished from civilian radar screens less than an hour after taking off from Kuala Lumpur for Beijing on March 8. No confirmed sighting of the plane has been made since and there is no clue what went wrong. Attention and resources in the search for the plane had shifted from an initial focus

FLOATING OBJECTS Earlier on Monday, Xinhua news agency said a Chinese Ilyushin IL-76 aircraft spotted two “relatively big” floating objects and several smaller white ones dispersed over several kilometers. In a further sign the search was bearing fruit, the U.S. Navy was flying in its high-tech black box detector to the area. The so-called black boxes the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder - record what happens on board planes in flight. At crash sites, finding the black boxes soon is crucial because the locator beacons they carry fade out after 30 days. Investigators believe someone on the flight shut off the plane’s communications systems. Partial military radar tracking showed it turning west and re-crossing the Malay Peninsula, apparently under the control of a skilled pilot. That has led them to focus on hijacking or sabotage, but investigators have not ruled out technical problems. Faint electronic “pings” also detected by Inmarsat suggested it flew for another six hours or so, but the initial analysis could do no better than place its final signal on one of two vast arcs, the north and south corridors.

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(Reuters) - MORE than 100 missing-persons reports have been filed with various agencies in Washington state in the aftermath of a mudslide in which eight deaths have been confirmed, county officials said on Monday. The landslide was triggered after rain-soaked embankments along State Route 530 near Oso, Washington, about 55 miles northeast of Seattle, gave way on Saturday morning, washing away at least six homes. In all, at least 49 homes had some level of damage from the slide, said John Pennington, director of the Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management. The search for victims resumed early on Monday after treacherous quicksand conditions forced rescue workers to suspend their efforts at dusk on Sunday. Some workers, mired in mud up to their armpits, had to be dragged to safety. A spokesman for the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office said eight bodies had been found by Sunday evening in the square-mile (2.6 square km) disaster zone of tangled debris, rocks, trees and mud. Another eight people were

injured in the landslide. On Sunday night, officials put the number of missing at 18 or more, but on Monday morning Pennington said various agencies had collected reports - some specific and others vague - of 108 people who remained unaccounted for after the disaster. Pennington said that number was likely to decline as survivors initially reported as missing eventually make contact with loved ones and local authorities, or as some reports turn out to overlap with others. But authorities cast growing doubt on the chances of finding anyone else alive in the tangle of debris and mud that is up to 15 feet deep. “The situation is very grim,” said Travis Hots, Snohomish County District 21 Fire Chief. “We’re still holding out hope that we’re going to be able to find people that may still be alive. But keep in mind we haven’t found anybody alive on this pile since Saturday in the initial stages of our operation.” Washington state Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen has declared a state of emergency in Snohomish County.

Egyptian court sentences 529 Brotherhood members to death

(Reuters) – AN EGYPTIAN court sentenced 529 members of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood to death for murder and other offences on Monday in a sharp escalation of a crackdown on the movement that is likely to fuel instability. Family members stood outside the courthouse screaming after the verdict, which defense lawyers called the biggest mass death sentence handed out in Egypt’s modern history. Turmoil has deepened since the army overthrew Egypt’s first freely elected president, Mohamed Mursi of the Muslim Brotherhood, in July. Security forces have killed hundreds of Brotherhood members in the streets and arrested thousands. Human rights groups said Monday’s verdict suggested the authorities intended to tighten their squeeze on the opposition. State television reported the sentences without comment. A government spokesman did not immediately respond to calls

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and several government officials said they could not comment on judicial matters. “The court has decided to sentence to death 529 defendants, and 16 were acquitted,” defense lawyer Ahmed al-Sharif told Reuters. The condemned men can appeal against the ruling. Most of the defendants at Monday’s hearing were detained and charged with carrying out attacks during clashes which erupted in the southern province of Minya after the forced dispersal of two Muslim Brotherhood protest camps in Cairo on August 14. “We did not expect such a brutal sentence. But at the same time this military regime just wants to kill anybody who wants to express an opinion,” said Sayaf Gamal, one of the Brotherhood members sentenced to death, said by telephone. He is on the run. “They are willing to kill everybody so that there is no freedom of expression.”

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Islamist militants have stepped up assaults on the police and army since Mursi’s ouster, killing hundreds and carrying out high-profile operations against senior interior ministry officials. The Muslim Brotherhood, which has been largely driven underground, responded by calling for the “downfall of military rule” on its official website. Mohamed Mahsoub, who served as minister of legal affairs under Mursi, used his Facebook page to describe the court’s decision as “a ruling calling for the execution of justice”. Supporters set fire to a nearby school in protest, state television reported, though security officials said they had received no reports of unrest. The charges against the group on trial in Minya since Saturday include violence, inciting murder, storming a police station, attacking persons and damaging public and private property.

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GUYANA CHRONICLE TUESDAY March 25, 2014

T&T happy as UK cuts passenger tax English lessons for Jamaica (Trinidad Express) THE Ministry of Tourism is welcoming the United Kingdom’s reduction of the Air Passenger Duty (APD) announced yesterday in UK Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osbourne’s budget speech. “We are very grateful this has happened. At the end of the day... every dollar the traveller saves will be spent somewhere else in the economy,” Tourism Minister Chandresh Sharma told the Express at his Port of Spain office yesterday. From April 1, 2015, the tax paid by UK tourists coming to the Caribbean on long-haul flights between 4,001 and 6,000 miles will be reduced by £14 per person, while those over 6,000 miles will be cut by £26. Those flying in premium economy, business class or first class will save twice as much. Under the new proposal, the new Band B will be charged at the planned rate of £71 for reduced rate passengers and £142 for standard rate passengers. Osborne, UK newspaper the Telegraph reported, said the tax “hits exports, puts off tourists and creates a great sense of injustice among our Caribbean and South Asian communities here in Britain”. APD is currently calculated by measuring the distance between London and the final destination’s capital city, with different contributions divided into four “bands”. Band A covers flights of less than 2,000 miles, B covers those between 2,001 and 4,000 miles, C applies to those between 4,001 and 6,000, and D to those farther than 6,000 miles. This format meant flying 4,400 miles to Port of Spain cost £300 in APD, while travelling 7000 miles

to Hawaii was £240. Come April 2015, the system will be two-tiered: Band A for short haul flights less than 2,000 miles from London, and Band B for long haul flights over 2,000 miles. Osborne announced a change to the banding rules so all long-haul flights will now carry the same tax as a flight to the US. Permanent secretary in the Ministry Julianna Boodram said yesterday since an increased tax had been announced in 2013, the Ministry had been very vocal in its lobby to have it reformed. “We met with the Finance Secretary at the World Tourism Market in London and gave some good arguments. It’s been an ongoing battle. At every opportunity we have been lobbying for this tax but we were able to show that increasing the tax also meant fewer people passing though the UK, since many people who visit us pass through UK airports. They have taken all this into consideration and reduced the tax,” she said. Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) was also “delighted” with Osbourne’s announcement. “This is a complete victory for the Caribbean, which, led by the CTO, has been lobbying against the unfair system which charged a higher rate of APD on flights to Barbados than Hawaii and placed the United States at a competitive advantage,” CTO chairman Beverly Nicholson-Doty said in a release yesterday.

Activists worried as 200 pitbulls abandoned (Trinidad Express) More than 200 pitbulls have been abandoned over the past year and animal activists fear there will be more if Government does not communicate clearly with stakeholders on the impending legislation contained in the Dog Control Act. In an interview last week, Sita Kuruvilla, president of the Trinidad and Tobago Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (TTSPCA) and an Animal Welfare Network (AWN) committee member, expressed concern over what she described as “a fear-inducing” full-page advertisement in the daily newspapers calling for support of the legislation. “We were a bit concerned because we saw the full-page ad in the paper and it is basically seeking support for the Dog Control Act...it was pretty alarming. We had a couple of problems with it—we find that the Government is taking an approach that is...it is either you are for the Bill or you are against the Bill, or you are for responsible ownership or you are not for responsible ownership. Our organisation, the TTSPCA as well as Animal Welfare Network fully support legislation that promotes responsible dog ownership. “We have made a record of all the pitbull cases we have dealt with and last year, 130 pitbulls were given up to the TTSPCA shelter in Port of Spain by owners, but besides the ones who were given up, over 80 pitbulls were also rescued after they were found roaming the streets or just abandoned and dumped all across the country and, so far for this year, we have had 14 cases. People weren’t sure what was in the legislation, all they knew that there were

these huge penalties, there was massive insurance that they would have to pay.” Kuruvilla said many of the dogs were healthy, well-adjusted family dogs, but the problem with the pitbulls is that nobody wants them because the owners really don’t know what’s happening with the legislation. “So there is almost no alternative for these animals but euthanasia, because people don’t know exactly what they are going to have to commit to and they have become worthless to their owners, which is why we had requested more detailed public information. “Instead of that fear-inducing advertisement, we would like to see an adver-

tisement that says this is what pitbull ownership would mean under this legislation...these are the requirements. There needs to be more specifics so that the owners know what it will mean to comply and what services the Government will be putting in place, alongside with the passing of the legislation, in addition to the time frames in which they have to get them done,” she added.

…British Council project to help local educators, students (Jamaica Observer) THE British Council of Jamaica will, in a matter of weeks, roll out an international programme to help local educators better prepare students to speak and use the English Language effectively as it has now been determined that Jamaica is not quite an English-speaking country. In fact, Jamaica is the only so-called English-speaking nation in the world to benefit from the programme and only one of two countries in the Caribbean, the other being Cuba, whose official language is Spanish. The programme, which is dubbed “Teaching teachers to teach English”, will see the British Council of Jamaica partnering with the Ministry of Education to improve English-speaking skills in schools. The programme has already been introduced in more than 100 countries spanning six continents. Project manager at the British Council, Morland Wilson, said the idea to launch the programme in Jamaica came about as a result of a discussion between Jamaica’s Education Minister Ronald Thwaites and regional director for the council, Christopher Wade, at which time the minister expressed concerns about challenges with teaching English in local schools. Consequently, three language consultants were brought to the island last month to do an assessment of the situation and a report is currently being done to see how

Teacher s must not be cer tified as competent to teach in any subject unless they have the requisite standard of English

to address the existing challenges and to formalise the implementation of the project. “One of the challenges they found was that for English to work effectively and for kids to learn English, they have to be immersed,” said Wilson. “In some schools, everyone speaks to each other in standard English, while in the schools that we have the challenge, the teachers don’t speak in English, they actually speak in the local language, which poses a problem. Generally speaking, when the kids go home, their parents speak to them in Jamaican patois and they communicate 90 per cent of their life in Jamaican patois, so when they are in the school environment, they should have had a sterile environment in terms of learning English or speaking it properly. “The challenge is that they don’t speak it as much in school,

so they don’t understand it and the only exposure they have, is during the half-an-hour session they have or the one-hour session that they encounter when it is formally taught,” he said. Wilson asserted that while Jamaica is considered an English-speaking country, the current struggle with the language suggests otherwise. “We really are not an English-speaking country and that came out of the study as well and that is well recognised by the ministry and I think most of the entities operating within the education circles have all agreed that that this is the case,” he noted. The education miniser, meanwhile, admitted that he is concerned about the inability of some students to pass English Language in regional examinations such as the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC). Jamaica’s pass rate for the 2013 sitting was 52 per cent. “A number of the grade 11 students do not, in fact, sit the CSEC English, because they are not considered ready and that’s where the problem is,” he told the Jamaica Observer yesterday. “It is a deficit that is there and it causes a great deal of challenges when people want to go on for tertiary education or for further studies or for employment. Competences in the English Language is not negotiable; we must all have that competency and the schools must be prepared,” he said.

EDITORIAL

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday March 25, 2014

GUYANA

The silent killer: High cholesterol PATTY woke up one night in excruciating pain. Her entire left side down her arm to the back of her hand was aflame with unendurable pain. This was a woman who works even when ill and who takes pain in her stride, but this night she laid down on her bedroom floor and cried. For two days she thought that she had injured her left arm and shoulder somehow when she tried to clean her yard a couple of days prior. Normally someone who shunned drugs, Patty started swallowing pain killers every couple hours, yet the pain remained, albeit reduced to levels where she could work; until one night she was so immobilised with the pain that she found it difficult to even get out of bed, when she realised that she was in trouble, so she eventually visited the doctor. After several tests she was discovered to be perfectly healthy, except that her cholesterol was at a level that transfixed the doctor. Patty’s cholesterol read at 654 mg dl, when the normal is 140 – 200; her triglycerides were at 290 mg dl, when normal is 30 – 150; her glucose levels were 233 mg dl when the normal was 70 – 110; her SGOT was 44 u/l when normal was 0 – 40; her VLDL was 58 when normal was 0 -50. The high cholesterol precipitated all the other high levels. The doctor did not mince words. She had never seen anyone with such a high cholesterol level who lived. The highest she had seen was 400-odd, and the patient had not lived, but suffered a major heart attack shortly after her examination. Patty was under immediate threat of death by heart attack or a severe stroke. According to the doctor, who tried to use un-alarming words to describe an alarming, even deadly health crisis, with impending – even immediate death unless drastic measures were taken and lifestyle changes were made; and even so her chances of not succumbing were slim, Patty was a walking miracle. Cholesterol is a fat (lipid) which is produced by the liver and is crucial for normal body functioning. Cholesterol exists in the outer layer of every cell in our body and has many functions. It is a waxy steroid and is transported in the blood plasma of all animals. It is the main sterol synthesised by animals - small amounts are also synthesized in plants and fungi. Cholesterol builds and maintains cell membranes (outer layer), it prevents crystallization of hydrocarbons in the membrane, it is essential for determining which molecules can pass

Medical College plan by the Patil Group is good news

THE announced Medical College plan by the Patil Group is good news, as a good private international college would provide another alternative for both Guyanese and others to get an education at less cost than may be available elsewhere. However, once more the news seem to be somewhat clouded as one newspaper simply provided a headline more or less, while another spoke of the plans to expand to other colleges in a later phase, including Engineering, Allied Health and a Master’s in Business Administration. All of this is welcome providing that the government ensures that any degree programme offered will meet internationally accepted standards. Responses to many questions regarding the price paid for land, any tax incentive given etc. need to be provided. Once more government must be aware that any project they announce will be scrutinised, hence the need for as full a disclosure as possible to the public. Any official or personal relationship between the group and government or any PPP/C member makes it more critical that the Patil Group do not appear to receive any special favours. The statement by the Patil Group that Guyanese labour and skills will be used, should have been exploited instead of muted by government. It is time to add to the Minister of Information duties to include giving out faster and better information instead of just waiting for public requests. Just saying, let’s not kill the messenger. N. AUGUSTUS

into the cell and which cannot (cell membrane permeability), it is involved in the production of sex hormones (androgens and estrogens), it is essential for the production of hormones released by the adrenal glands (cortisol, corticosterone, aldosterone, and others), it aids in the production of bile, it converts sunshine to vitamin D, it is important for the metabolism of fat soluble vitamins, including vitamins A, D, E, and K, and it insulates nerve fibres. Cholesterol is carried in the blood by molecules called lipoproteins. A lipoprotein is any complex or compound containing both lipid (fat) and protein. The three main types are: LDL (low density lipoprotein) - people often refer to it as bad cholesterol. LDL carries cholesterol from the liver to cells. If too much is carried, too much for the cells to use, there can be a harmful buildup of LDL. This lipoprotein can increase the risk of arterial disease if levels rise too high. Most human blood contains approximately 70% LDL - this may vary, depending on the person. HDL (high density lipoprotein) - people often refer to it as good cholesterol. Experts say HDL prevents arterial disease. HDL does the opposite of LDL - HDL takes the cholesterol away from the cells and back to the liver. In the liver it is either broken down or expelled from the body as waste. Triglycerides - these are the chemical forms in which most fat exists in the body, as well as in food. They are present in blood plasma. Triglycerides, in association with cholesterol, form the plasma lipids (blood fat). Triglycerides in plasma originate either from fats in our food, or are made in the body from other energy sources, such as carbohydrates. Calories we consume but are not used immediately by our tissues are converted into triglycerides and stored in fat cells. When your body needs energy and there is no food as an energy source, triglycerides will be released from fat cells and used as energy - hormones control this process. The amount of cholesterol in human blood can vary from 3.6 mmol/liter to 7.8 mmol/liter. The National Health Service (NHS), UK, says that any reading over 6 mmol/liter is high, and will significantly raise the risk of arterial disease. The UK Department of Health recommends a target cholesterol level of under 5 mmo/liter. Below is a list of cholesterol levels and how most doctors would categorise them in mg/dl (milligrams/deciliter) and 5mmol/liter (millimoles/liter). Desirable - Less than 200 mg/dL Bordeline high - 200 to 239 mg/dL

High - 240 mg/dL and above * Optimum level: less than 5mmol/liter * Mildly high cholesterol level: between 5 to 6.4mmol/ liter * Moderately high cholesterol level: between 6.5 to 7.8mmol/liter * Very high cholesterol level: above 7.8mmol/liter High cholesterol levels can cause: * Atherosclerosis - narrowing of the arteries. * Higher coronary heart disease risk - an abnormality of the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. * Heart attack - occurs when the supply of blood and oxygen to an area of heart muscle is blocked, usually by a clot in a coronary artery. This causes your heart muscle to die. * Angina - chest pain or discomfort that occurs when your heart muscle does not get enough blood. * Other cardiovascular conditions - diseases of the heart and blood vessels. * Stroke and mini-stroke - occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery or vein, interrupting the flow to an area of the brain. It can also occur when a blood vessel breaks. Brain cells begin to die. If both blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels are high, the risk of developing coronary heart disease rises significantly. The average person often is not aware of these risks; nor that they should seek blood testing on a regular basis, especially as they age, until it is too late. High cholesterol is a silent killer, and a major cause of preventable death or stroke. The good news is that this is reversible with diet and lifestyle changes, especially for persons with sedentary jobs, which make high cholesterol an occupational hazard.

Some medical personnel at Suddie Hospital are unprofessional ON Sunday March 16, 2014 at about 10.00 a.m I decided to go for my monthly dressing and medical checkup at the Suddie Public Hospital. On arrival I was courteously greeted by two porters, who know me well before my accident. I booked my name and proceeded to the dressing room and the two porters helped me to get on the dressing bed which I estimated to be about 6 feet in length and 18 inches in width. Which would be very difficult for someone to balance and lie on, especially a disabled or aged person. There was one trainee male nurse in the room and a trained female nurse who thought that she was doing me a favour and was very unprofessional. After I left the dressing room, I decided to take a checkup on my blood pressure and I met another female nurse sitting at her desk texting on her cell phone. I told her that I wanted to check my pressure and she told me to wait for five minutes, however, about 20 minutes after she was still texting as the line of patients got longer. I told her that five minutes was long gone, but she continued her texting so I called the same trainee male nurse from the dressing room to give me a checkup which he did. Editor, the government and the Ministry of Health regularly conducts education programmes for creating awareness about efficiency towards patients and the department is fully equipped, but some nurses at this hospital are lackadaisical. This kind of burden on a sick patient his/her family and the community at large is an enormous one. Whether the handicap, be it a physical or mental one, it always ends up being an emotional and a financial drain. Do some of these nurses and doctors realise that this hospital should consistently provide safe, excellent. high and quality care and the best possible medical treatment for patients? With all the billions of dollars spent on this hospital it should offer a

significant service in terms of quality of treatment, competence of nurses and doctors, level of care and effectiveness as I have seen in India. MOHAMED KHAN

GT&T very slow in fixing customer’s telephone lines I am using my smartphone to pen this very short letter since both of my landlines are down thus paralysing me a lot. In addition to not having any telephone service, I had no DSL internet service over the weekend. I telephoned GT&T customer centre and the lady took my report and gave me a long reference number. She said they will fix it within 3 to 5 working days. That’s what they said when one of my landlines was down all of January and most of February! Look, I am making an urgent appeal to this company to fix my landlines. I cannot do without my internet service due to me being a student etc. And their phone internet to which I subscribe, sucks! I don’t know if both my landlines being down has anything to do with a group of GTT technical persons fiddling on a telephone utility poll Friday just where my lines are connected. LEON SUSERAN

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday March 25, 2014

APNU says 2014 budget divorced from reality

By Clifford Stanley LEADER of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Mr. David Granger said last night that the 2014 budget presented by Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh was divorced from reality. He charged: “It is not a development budget; it does not substantially affect the lives of the masses. I do not have faith that it can create the jobs for the young people; I do not have any inkling that the measures there can reduce poverty.” He said the five percent increase in old age pensions was one example of the lack of connection of the budget with the realities of the people on the ground. He said that the APNU appreciated the increase, but what may sound okay in Georgetown is definitely not the same thing for people living in the remote

areas, where a gallon of gasoline costs $3,000 and a pound of chicken costs $800. “It is a different reality there, so giving people a 5% more on the old age pension is not going to change their lives.” He added that instead of the education grants for children, he would have liked to see the provision of school buses and school boats rather than a financial grant, especially in the riverine areas. He said provision of such facilities would have been more beneficial, since many children in the riverine areas do not go to school because of lack of transport. He also charged that the computer literacy programme was in many cases another disconnect with reality. “At the Paramakatoi Secondary School there are many computers, but no electricity. The computers are mere ornaments. So I don’t

know what the budget is all about. On the ground we don’t see any development, we don’t see any change.” Shadow Finance Minister Mr. Carl Greenidge also harshly criticised the budget. He said that expenditure is neither growth nor development, especially in a country where corruption is so rampant. He said: “As you look at the priorities, it is very difficult to escape the impression that not enough careful thought was given for this budget. The primordial emphasis is given to capital projects, which seem to be generated in a random way or are pet schemes of Government officials.” This, he said, is cause for worry, since the benefits most times go to contractors rather than to the intended beneficiaries. He said the 5% increase in old age pension is a joke

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which aims at upgrading selected sports grounds countrywide; and $796M has been allocated for the continuation of Youth Entrepreneurship and Apprenticeship Programme (YEAP). The energy sector was allocated $7.7B, INFRASTRUCTURE In 2014, an amount of $13.7B is budgeted to improve our roads and bridges network, of which $12.9B will be spent on roads and $844.2M on bridges. The four lane access road to the CJIA and the East Bank of Demerara four-lane highway are slated for completion this year and will alleviate much of the current traffic bottlenecks and improve safety. Works are also expected to commence on the West Coast of Demerara Road and will include pavement rehabilitation, pedestrian and cycle lanes in selected high traffic areas, and street lighting. The widening of the East Coast Highway will continue and road reconstruction works for the upgrading of Better Hope to Belfield will commence. Construction of the Parika/Ruby back dam roads will begin, thus opening up access to over 330 farming households and over 2,000 acres of mixed crop farming. Engineering designs for the Canal Polder Number One and Two roads and feasibility studies and designs for the extension of the highway from Diamond to Timehri will be undertaken. On the East Bank of Berbice, studies and designs will be completed and the complete reconstruction of six kilometres from Stanleytown to Everton and upgrade of 11.5 kilometres from Belle Vue to Light Town will commence. Also a total of $6.6B has been budgeted for the CJIA. The relocation of the Guyana Defence Force engineering division at Timehri is targeted for completion to facilitate construction works on the new airport terminal building. Another, $231.1M is allocated for the rehabilitation and maintenance of hinterland airstrips and a further $773.9M is budgeted for dredging equipment, ferry vessels, and spares and for the rehabilitation of stellings. The sum of $1.9B is budgeted to ensure the further strengthening of our sea and river defence infrastructure. Critical works will be done in Regions 2 to 7. Some of $6.9B is allocated for the completion of drainage and irrigation structures for the Northern Relief Channel Project, the completion of Hope/Douchfour public road bridge, the construction of nine new drainage pump stations at Windsor Forest, Canal Polder, Pine Ground, No. 66 Village, Paradise, Gangaram, Eversham, No. 43 Village and Lima and the rehabilitation of intake structures and sluices at Ann’s Grove, Hope, Annandale and Nancy in addition to other works. A new project is being designed with targeted interventions for drainage works to reduce potential future flooding particularly in connection to the East Demerara Water Conservancy. BETTER GUYANA The Finance Minister stressed that Budget 2014 is all about creating a better Guyana, a Guyana of greater opportunity, for all Guyanese. He said: “It might be somewhat ironic for me to say it now, but had brevity not been a paramount consideration, the theme of this year’s budget could equally have been By All Guyanese, A Better Guyana, for All Guyanese.” Singh made it clear that the provisions in the Budget addresses issues that matter to Guyanese and the country as a whole. He said: “They include ensuring that the climate and environmental services provided by our standing forests are adequately remunerated by the global consuming community, thereby generating revenue for our country while preserving our endowment of nature. “They include attracting the inflows of private capital to make Guyana self-sufficient in clean energy and an exporter of renewable energy to our neighbours, thereby reducing the cost and improving the reliability of power domestically while earning inflows from energy exports. “They include producing more food for domestic consumption and for export to the Caribbean, reducing our import bill and creating growth opportunities for our agricultural sector. “They include making Guyana a major exporter of services in the global business process outsourcing industry, creating technology based jobs for our young people. “They include making Guyana a destination of first choice by the global tourist looking for forest and nature adventure, thereby creating business opportunities in our hospitality sector. “They include ensuring that every single young Guyanese person is sufficiently well educated and equipped with the skills required to enter and succeed in the world of work, thereby earning an income for themselves and contributing to the national productive effort. “They include ensuring that every citizen has access to a safe and clean environment, thereby contributing to their own wellness and wellbeing.” The debated on the 2014 Budget is scheduled to begin on March 31.

compared to revenue increases, which by the minister’s own admission have been substantial. He charged that for all the ‘enormous growth which began in 2006’, Guyana still has the highest rates of suicide as well as the highest rate of ‘out’ migration in the Region. He charged that unemployment among the young is in excess of 40%, and there is a variety of issues of this type which have not been addressed. He said: “If the approach were a serious one, we would have been able to see how the particular policies he has identified will impact in some quantitative manner on the different

Mr. David Granger areas of concern to us.” Greenidge also decried what he called the government’s cavalier approach to consultations and dialogue. He said that the failure of the Government to take on board the concerns of people other than itself is reflected in the fact that the main productive enterprises, such as the Guyana Power and Light and GUYSUCO, continue today to face the same difficulties that they did last year. “They faithfully promised

Mr. Carl Greenidge in 2012 that they were going to fix GUYSUCO. Today GUYSUCO is worse off than it was then. They are asking for $6 billion now, and later in the year they gonna come back for more. It is the same thing with the GPL,” he said. He said the long list of things that the government intends to do actually need to be reflected in more meaningful projects and undertakings. The debate on the 2014 Budget begins on March 31.

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday March 25, 2014

Dr Ramsammy assures efforts being made to address rice farmers’ concerns

By Vanessa Narine SEVERAL rice farmers demanding better prices for their paddy protested outside Public Buildings yesterday as Budget 2014 was being read; and Agriculture Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, noting the protest, gave his assurance that the ministry is continuing its efforts to address the concerns in the rice industry. Dr Ramsammy said, “The concerns expressed by these farmers have also been raised by farmers who have chosen to speak directly to the Ministry of Agriculture. We have continuously engaged farmers and other stakeholders in addressing relevant concerns.” The minister acknowledged the right of any citizen to peacefully protest, but stressed that meaningfully working together, as thousands of farmers are doing, is a better option. Dr Ramsammy said, “The views of those who chose to present those views in the form of public protest are seriously considered. Among the concerns are the prices offered by millers for paddy. The Ministry of Agriculture has been working to expand market opportunities and to enter profitable markets. We will continue to work with farmers and millers to ensure farmers are paid a fair price for

paddy.” OUTSTANDING PAYMENTS He maintained that the money owed to farmers remains a concern, but pointed out that Government has moved to assist famers by facilitating payment to them on behalf of millers. Some $400M were paid out to farmers for paddy sold to millers in the 2013 second crop. Dr Ramsammy explained that the ministry is in a position to make the payments because the millers who owe famers are suppliers to the Venezuelan market, and once shipping to the neighbouring country commences, the monies paid would be recouped. “We will deduct the money from the millers’ payment once we start shipping rice to Venezuela,” he said. The agreement to have the Agriculture Ministry facilitate payments to the farmers followed engagements with both rice farmers and millers in Guyana’s rice producing regions. Dr Ramsammy said, “At this time, no farmers are owed. We continue to work with farmers to enhance their productivity (whilst) lowering their cost of production. “Government (is) providing low cost urea, higher yielding varieties, coupled with im-

Rice farmers protesting outside Public Building for better prices proved management practices (which) would have equipped farmers to weather the market fluctuations by improving their efficiencies and cost of production. “We ask farmers to work with us to protect and promote the welfare of farmers and the industry. We urge all stakeholders for us to work together and resist the temptation to politicize the issues of concern in the rice industry.” UNFAIR Minister Ramsammy added that blaming Government for a number of issues is unfair.

According to him, the Ministry of Agriculture and its agency, the Guyana Rice Development Board, operate within the laws of Guyana. “We cannot fix paddy price, as this will be against the law. But we urge millers to pay a fair price,” he said. “We have no paddy-purchasing capacity, and thus cannot influence the price of same. Farmers need to remember that it is this Ministry and Government that started exporting rice to Venezuela in 2009, when the prices were lower ($2,000). “ We c o n t i n u e t o u s e the Venezuela market as an ‘arm-twisting’ tool in influenc-

ing the millers to pay higher prices, and this will be done again in 2014. Priority will be given to millers who pay better prices. “We have engaged millers, and some of them have agreed to make their base price between G$3,500 (and) G$3,700. The increased production over the years has contributed to the reduction of the percentage sold to premium markets. “While the Government cannot control world market prices, we are working with farmers in reducing cost and improving productivity; import fertiliser and other inputs and

sell it at low prices. In 2013, a shipment of 7,000 bags of Urea under the PetroCaribe Agreement was done, and immediately the price from the private sector reduced from in excess of $7,000 to $5,000. The industry uses about 300,000 bags of urea per season, and this will translate to a saving of G$600M to the farmers.” Dr Ramsammy maintained that efforts are ongoing to support farmers and the rice sector as a whole; and he urged the farmers with concerns to engage the ministry, as other farmers have done.

Ruling party is fully behind President Ramotar -- Rohee --Jagdeo already declared he is not interested in third term

GENERAL-SECRETARY of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Mr Clement Rohee, has made it clear that the ruling party stands “squarely” behind President Donald Ramotar. Responding to questions yesterday over speculations that former President Bharrat Jagdeo is favoured for a third term of office, Rohee said: “The PPP is fully behind President Donald Ramotar. The PPP has always stood behind President Ramotar, and we remain behind President Ramotar. The question with the state media and the interaction with the Office of the President, I would believe that is a house-keeping matter that will have to be dealt with at that level; but as far as the undermining of the Ramotar presidency in concerned, the PPP stands full-square behind President Ramotar. “I think I heard former President Jagdeo announce some time

ago that he (was) not interested (in running for a third term). Our party policy is not determined by what best friends say. Best friends can say anything, that’s quite ok; but I have heard President Jagdeo say he is not interested.” Rohee stressed that the incumbent is doing a “pretty good job in representing the country” overseas, as well as domestically. “The PPP stands full-square behind President Ramotar,” he reiterated, and the ruling party is resolved in its “push of support” for President Ramotar. Asked if he was interested in the post of Head of State were snap elections to be called, Rohee’s only response was that his “smile” indicates his position on the matter. Yesterday’s press conference was held at Freedom House on Robb Street, and is a weekly feature in the party’s calendar of activities.

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday March 25, 2014

Old Kai: Chronicles of Guyana…

President Donald Ramotar: The ideal leader at the ideal time OLD KAI is happy at the failure of an effort meant to sow division within the leadership of the PPP over who will be its next presidential candidate. It is an unnecessary distraction and a non-issue. President Donald Ramotar does not need defending; his record so far after two years in office speaks for itself. He has proven to be a wise, compassionate and capable leader. His ability to seamlessly interact and understand the issues affecting Guyanese of all strata is reminiscent of the legacy of Dr. Cheddi Jagan. His humble persona also must not be mistaken for a lack of tact and awareness of his political environment. President Ramotar has brought his own unique leadership style to the helm of our nation, and after he has completed his two terms in office, I guarantee that Guyanese will be sad to see him move on and hand the reins of Government over to another PPP leader. However, this is an essential part of our evolving democracy. A most fundamental aspect of our democracy since 1992 was when the PPP/C piloted in the National Assembly the law governing term limits of a Head of State, and former President Bharrat Jagdeo assented to it. He must be commended for knowing that he was signing into law legislation which would limit his time in office; and in so doing, Jagdeo demonstrated that he placed the interest of our country’s future ahead of any personal sentiment. The former leader served his two elected terms with distinction, and his place in our history is assured. He had also dismissed speculation that he was interested in serving again when the opposition media first started their speculation of a non-existent third term scenario prior to the 2011 elections. However, in hindsight, the opposition’s seeming infatuation with the former president may turn out to be a good political strategy for the PPP. The more APNU and AFC leaders run around obsessing over Bharrat Jagdeo, the less time they have in trying to obstruct President Ramotar’s plans to accelerate our development. The opposition has clearly given up on any chance of winning

an election in the near future. This is easily observed by their robust efforts to discredit recent polls which indicate significant loss of support for their parties. However, while trying to discredit the polls, they embarked on a mad rush around the country, like headless chickens, trying to shore up support in their bases and attempting to stoke divisions within the PPP strongholds. Both of their plans failed miserably. Interestingly, the very NACTA poll indicates that under President Donald Ramotar, if the PPP were to call elections now, they would win and reclaim their majority in the National Assembly over the combined opposition. It is no surprise, as, with just over two years into his Presidency, Mr. Ramotar is already battle hardened by the numerous obstacles thrown into his path by the opposition. Their ploy is to have the President devote most of his energy into addressing issues conjured up by them, so he will have less time to address issues which genuinely affect our people, and this will advance the opposition’s interest. This plan has also failed because, as can be observed daily, His Excellency is moving ahead with his Government’s business, but has also kept an open door in case the APNU and AFC leadership have a change of heart and decide to get serious and stop playing their petty political games, with the citizenry as their pawns. Old Kai is not that confident in the ability of the opposition to work in the national interest. These are people who thrive on division and animosity. The only way the PNCR/APNU remains relevant is its 99% dependency on race-based voting, and the only way it could ensure that this status quo continues is to constantly create an environment of ‘we against them’. This is confirmed by the fact that APNU only managed to win 3 of the 10 regions in the 2011 elections, with the AFC winning one and the PPP/C winning 6 and coming very close behind in the other 4 regions it did not manage to win outright. The recent announcement by the APNU’s economic tsar, Carl Greenidge - the man who oversaw our economic ruin under the PNC

- that the 2014 national budget will be ‘a bloody war’ further confirms this ingrained mentality of division and destruction. This man and his party have refused to participate in the budget negotiations despite numerous invitations being sent to them by Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh, yet they go on the television and shed crocodile tears that they were not consulted on the budget. Then, without knowing what is included, they have now revealed their mindset of premeditated disruption by threatening ‘a bloody war’. This policy ties in with the one articulated by the AFC leadership in 2012 -- of ‘collateral damage’. You will notice the similarities in their plan of economic destruction for our people. Remember, these are the people who constantly preach that they are now interested in ‘National Unity’. Granger recently lectured Berbicians to “…commit (themselves) to national unity and racial reconciliation, and renounce thoughts of retaliation and recrimination…” But, a few days later, he now finds it convenient to let loose Greenidge to launch a blistering attack on the nation by warning of a “bloody war”. Is this how APNU and Granger intend to promote National Unity? This is the kind of irrational and anti-national behaviour that President Ramotar has had to deal with, and this is the type of mentality with which he is expected to negotiate in good faith. That is precisely why Old Kai maintains that the President has done a remarkable job thus far, as, while he has refused to give into these bullying tactics, he has proven that he is not averse to work with the opposition if their demands are reasonable. His political maturity, statesmanship, and inclination to always put the interest of his country above himself is what makes our leader stand out from those who wish to take his place. But, at the same time, he is not waiting on them to make up their minds; he will not be sidetracked, which is why Guyana has continued to experience economic growth under his leadership; and, no doubt, the 2014 budget will reveal that this trend is set to continue.

Ganger’s ‘sailing’ on infrastructure advances GENERAL-SECRETARY of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Clement Rohee, yesterday dubbed comments by the Opposition Leader, David Granger, as “tantrums” and concluded that the official is “sailing” on the issue of Guyana’s infrastructural advances. He said: “The PPP finds amusing the recent tantrums displayed by David Granger concerning the current state of the country’s infrastructure. “At a recent APNU press conference where he was obviously sailing, Granger referred to “poor infrastructure” and how “roads, bridges, stellings, canals and other amenities have degenerated” under the Peoples Progressive Party. “The PPP cannot help but insist that Granger continues to be a stranger to the truth and can only wonder in which country he is really living.” “This soldier/historian turned politician has obviously contracted amnesia resulting in his inability to recall the state of the country’s infrastructure which his PNC regime bequeathed to the people of Guyana.” According to Rohee, Granger needs to be reminded about the

trail of destruction and degradation which occurred during the years of PNC dictatorship. He said, “The People’s Progressive Party finds it necessary to jolt Granger’s memory, especially concerning the PNC’s track record and to remind him about how far we have come as a nation as regards physical and social infrastructural development. “The PPP finds it necessary to remind Mr. Granger about the dilapidated, physical infrastructure and social amenities which his party presided over during its 28 years in Government. “…if we are to lend the proverbial ear to Granger’s claim then we must conclude that it was the PNC dictatorship that was the cause of the destruction of our country’s social and physical infrastructure.” The General-Secretary underscored the fact that ‘Time to Rebuild’ was the theme under which the PPP/C started to rebuild Guyana’s social and physical infrastructure. He said, “The PPP/C is proud of the work that successive Administrations have done and without boasting about it. In this regard; 1,200 schools have been built or rebuilt; hundreds of miles of roads have been built in villages all around the country;

bridges that will stand for the long term have been built from Supenaam to Charity, from Rosignol to Georgetown; and from Georgetown to Timehri. “Under the PNC less than 20,000 vehicles used our roadways, today there are over 150,000 vehicles utilising the roadways of our country; the Ogle International Airport and the Berbice River Bridge are testimonies to what Public/Private Partnerships can accomplish in infrastructure development under the PPP/C Administration.” Rohee acknowledged that as a Nation, Guyanese must look to the future and plan to ensure that what we build is maintained and that we continue with our expansion programmes. “Faced with challenges such as APNU/AFC budget cuts resulting in the denial of funds for airstrips, the expansion of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, the Amaila Falls Road and Hydro Project as well as the expansion of electricity and internet connectivity, the PPP/C urges the Government to press ahead with the Nation’s interest for the benefit of all Guyanese,” he stressed.

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday March 25, 2014

PPP flays Lincoln Lewis for political ramblings

THE People’s Progressive P a r t y ( P P P ) , y e s t e r d a y, blasted President of the Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC), Lincoln Lewis, for sullying the union’s name as a result of “puerile political” out bursts. General Secretary of the party, Clement Rohee speaking at a press conference yesterday held at Freedom House said: “A few weeks ago, the PPP expressed the view that the Guyana Trades Union Congress is no longer a voice of the workers. “In fact it has been hijacked by a selfish few who regrettably have transformed that body into a political forum for grand-standing. “In the last few weeks we have witnessed the morphing of the GTUC into a puppet of its General Secretary in pursuit of his political and personal agenda. The statements emanating from Mr. Lewis purportedly on behalf of the GTUC, confirms the narrow, selfish political agenda which the organisation is pursuing.” Rohee noted that Lewis in

his recent “avowals” has: condemned the National Assembly because of the Motion on the Critchlow Labour College (CLC) it adopted unanimously; embarked on a confrontational rather than a negotiated course with the bauxite company RUSAL; and rudely and unreasonably intruded into the privacy of former President Bharrat Jagdeo. He said: “It is to be noted that none of Lewis’ fulminations has anything to do with workers’ representation; rather they are solely matters that advances Lewis’ personal political agenda. “It is sad to note that sections of the media make it their business to paint a rosy picture of Lewis under the guise of facilitating the GTUC and at the sometime gives wide publicity to his attacks against the Government and the ruling PPP/C.” “The PPP notes that as regards the workers at Rusal and their issue over the collective agreement with the company, this matter has been engaging the attention of Ministry of

Labour. “The ministry has sought for a number of years to bring the parties together with a view to arriving at a consensual conclusion. While engaging in negotiations Mr. Lewis would regularly and publicly accuse government officials of being racial. He went as far as to lodge an official complaint with the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC). The complaint was investigated and the allegations found to be without merit. After exercising considerable patience, arbitration was imposed by the Ministry of Labour. Rusal went to the courts and challenged the decision. Resort to the courts is a redress open to anyone. “Lewis’ agenda is not reflective of workers’ interests otherwise he would have awaited the ruling of the court, instead lashing out at the company and attacking all and sundry.” Rohee added that Lincoln Lewis’ swift condemnation and failure to accept the unanimously agreed motion by the National Assembly is another

indication of the personal agenda rather than workers interests. He said, “One would have thought that the GTUC would have brought its executives together, consult with whatever membership it has and engage its allies (APNU and AFC) as a minimum before going public with a position. “The PPP wishes to remind Guyanese that while Mr.

Lincoln Lewis boasts that he speaks on behalf of organised labour, and is famous for citing Article 13 of the Constitution of Guyana regarding “meaningful consultation” and hypocritically chanting the mantra of “good governance”, he is not prepared to walk the walk. This is but a far cry from how a trade unionist should be working in the interest of the workers, rather in pursuance

of personal egos bigger than life,” Rohee declared. The General-Secretary maintained the PPP’s position on Lewis’ political agenda is that his comments are clearly another manifestation of Lewis’ political extremism and his anarchist predisposition – a serious danger to the maintenance of the peace and good order in Guyana.

No having conductors…

15-seater drivers will no longer be charged A TRAFFIC officer of Anna Regina Police Station on Essequibo Coast has told scores of drivers that those who drive 15-seater minibuses will no longer be charged for not having conductors on board. In the boardroom of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) last Thursday, Corporal Matthew Greg said, while that may be good news for members of the Essequibo MiniBus and Hire Cars Association, the drivers should put more focus and attention while driving on the public road. He recalled an accident that occurred on the Land of Plenty Public Road recently, where an overseas-based Guyanese and his son were killed on the spot by a speeding hire car, because the driver of the vehicle involved was not paying attention and attending to his cell phone when the fatality occurred. Greg reiterated that drivers must pay heed to every road user and implement the five Cs while driving. He said some are misusing the signals on the roadway and driving with headlamps on during the day. MAIN CONTRIBUTORS Addressing the issue of speeding, the corporal said it is one of the main contributors to accidents on the public road and called for drivers to observe the speed limit in various areas and never be in a hurry. Chairman of the MiniBus and Hire Cars Association, Mr. Nazmul Mohamed lamented that one of the main problems faced by hire car operators on Essequibo Coast is competing with private cars. According to him, the private cars are allowed to work as hire cars at the park, play loud music and the police do nothing to stop the lawlessness. Mohamed also lashed out at young inexperienced drivers who are mostly women. He said police officers need to go to church and learn some courtesy, because many traffic ranks do not practice any with drivers. Mohamed also called on the police to move vehicles that are illegally parked and vendors who are obstructing traffic on the road to Anna Regina Market. He said vehicles and vendors are causing serious traffic problems and the police are not doing anything to address them.(Rajendra Prabhulall)

Hire car operators meeting with ‘c’ Division police

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday March 25, 2014

Tourism is the future of Guyana’s economic growth – Minister Ali

By Rebecca Ganesh-Ally

ACTING MINISTER of Tourism, Industry & Commerce, Irfaan Ali, has described the tourism sector as the backbone of the future economic growth and development of Guyana. At a recent press conference, he disclosed that 2014 has begun very aggressively for the Tourism sector, with two international endorsements for the country. The National Geographic Traveler magazine has listed Guyana among the top 20 places to visit in 2014, while the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) listed Guyana among the top five destinations. Each endorsement, he said, is worth millions of dollars in advertisements. The minister revealed that many new initiatives have been planned for the sector to create new opportunities. The “Challenge Caribbean” will be launched in collaboration with Kanuku Tours, which will include hiking along the Shamrock Point mountain range in the Kanuku. This will be marketed in Jamaica and Trinidad, to bring regional tourists. University of the West Indies students will also be targeted for ‘backpack tours’ in collaboration with Essequibo tour operators. Work is ongoing to get at least 200 students to come in for a four-day period, the minister stated. Speaking on international shows in Guyana, he said they will continue, even as Easter and Rodeo are continuing to be marketed comprehensively in Jamaica and Suriname. Discussions are making headway with Fly Jamaica for a comprehensive tour package to encourage Jamaicans to come to Guyana. The ‘Gold Festival’ will be launched to draw visitors to Guyana to engage in “panning for gold”. This will involve small gold miners and registered jewellery houses coming together to showcase the El Dorado and encourage regional participants into Guyana. It is expected to be launched during

the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Cricket period in Guyana. Persons will be taken to a mined out area where they would be exposed to activities for the panning of gold. Four cruise ships are expected, with the first being the ‘Minerva’, which arrived with over 360 passengers. Additionally, the annual Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) meeting is also slated for this year, with more than 200 Caribbean officials expected to arrive. A Tourism Market is being planned along the Lamaha Canal, where a section can be set aside for local craft, culture and food, and it is expected to attract tourists from cruise ships. Minister Ali also spoke about the beginning of construction of the 18-hole golf course on the Linden/Soesdyke Highway. More than 50 visiting yachts arrived in Guyana in 2013, and already over 10 have visited for this year. It is hoped that the yachting rally 2014 would attract more than 50 yachts. Plans are also underway, through a proposal from an international investor, to build a marina in Guyana. The investor is expected to present his proposal before the end of June 2014. Minister Ali also welcomed the exciting launch of new investments, including night clubs, restaurants, the golf course, and hotels such as Park View and Marriott. The latter is slated to open its doors by the middle of the year. He also mentioned hotels in Lethem, and another international brand hotel which will be coming to Guyana this year. He especially commended the Tuma Sàlà, Guyana’s first indigenous cuisine restaurant, and urged local support for it. He commended the new flight services to Guyana, such as COPA and CONVIASA, which would enable more travellers to visit the country. Arrivals in Guyana increased to date by 6.3% this year, he observed, and “We will continue our aggressive mar-

keting in the regional markets of Suriname, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago,” the minister declared. The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) is also to be reworked and reorganised to become more proactive, aggressive and efficient in the delivery of its service. The Government has designated tourism as a priority sector of the economy. It is contributing approximately seven percent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and providing directly 2,000 to 3,000 jobs. With the wealth of world class natural tourism attractions, including vast trails of wilderness, rainforests, river systems, mountains, and a variety of cultural and historic recognition of the country’s abundant natural resources, Guyana’s tourism product continues to grow and attract significant interest from investors and visitors alike. Over the last 10 years, visitor arrivals have been increasing significantly to Destination Guyana; and in 2013, it was one of three countries in the Caribbean to record a double-digit growth with an 11.7 percent increase, which represents visitors from across the Caribbean region, especially from Suriname, Brazil, and Jamaica. This is a result of several initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Tourism, along with the GTA, including familiarisation trips, British Birdwatchers’ Fair in London, and Trade Shows in New York and Canada.

Speaking at the press conference on Tourism Update are Director of GTA, Mr. Indranauth Haralsingh, and acting Minister of Tourism, Industry & Commerce, Mr Irfaan Al

Cyclist killed after being struck by Tundra By Shirley Thomas A FIFTY-THREE-YEAROLD pedal cyclist was early Saturday morning pronounced dead at the Georgetown Public Hospital after being struck down by a Toyota Tundra pickup on Friday night on the West Ruimveldt Backroad. Dead is Franklyn Earl Austin, also called ‘Dracula’ of Sophia, Greater Georgetown, a

Dead: Franklyn Earl Austin former member of the Guyana National Service and Guyana Defence Force. He was at the time of his death, employed with the Guyana Police Force Special Constabulary as a handyman. The accident happened around 19:30 hrs Friday, shortly after Austin had left a nephew’s home in Albouystown, and was

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Handgun at private school was just a toy - Police By Leroy Smith

The Tundra pickup that allegedly struck and killed Franklyn Austin heading to his sister Coreen in a hit-and-run accident on the a cold case. Grant’s home at North East La Stanleytown Public Road, West Franklyn Austin leaves Penitence. Bank of Demerara. To date the to mourn his wife Roxanne Eyewitnesses said that motorcycle he was riding has Austin and two sons, Antoine while in the vicinity of the Mulnot been recovered and the fatal Anthony Austin and Franklyn tilateral School, Austin who was accident seems to have become Ezekiel Austin. riding his pedal cycle, swerved to avoid a heap of sand that was strewn on the roadway, and was struck by a Tundra pickup, GPP 8328. A post-mortem yesterday morning determined that Austin suffered rib spinal, head injuries, and a broken neck. The family of eight siblings is now mourning the death of By Shirley Thomas the brutal beating and robbery the second of two sons - both of a 60-year-old woman at Patby motor vehicle accidents. On FOUR men were yesterday entia, West Bank of Demerara. July 4, 2012, their other brother, taken into custody, assisting the Reports say the woman, Stephen Grant, 43, was killed police with investigations into known as ‘Auntie Baby’ lives alone, but has a son and daughter-in-law residing in the United States, who would normally send money for her. On Sunday, shortly before midnight, bandits entered the woman’s home and battered her for almost two hours, banging her head while demanding that she must say ‘where the money is.’ But as the woman insisted that she did not have any money, the beatings continued until she lay unconscious on the floor. Fearing that she was dead, the men fled the scene. The woman was discovered early yesterday morning by neighbours who thought it strange that she had not gotten up and commenced moving around. On checking they found the badly bruised and battered woman in her house. She was rushed to the West Demerara Regional Hospital. Police are continuing their investigations.

Four suspects in custody over brutal beating, robbery of Patentia woman

THE handgun which was taken to Mae’s Private School some two weeks ago by a seven-year-old girl was in fact a mere toy, according to a source close to the investigation. According to the source, teachers at the school were told that a student was carrying a gun, and the matter was immediately investigated. The initial report was that the student had a gun and was chasing her classmates around. However, the Guyana Chronicle was told that when the teacher investigated and found that the gun was a toy, the student was allowed to continue playing with it, even as other students still believed it was a real weapon. Meanwhile, when the police heard that there was a gun incident at the school and turned up to investigate, they were turned away as the school denied any such incident. The teachers later explained that the investigators were turned away because it was thought that since the issue involved just a toy gun, there was no need for the police. In the meantime, a relative of the seven-year-old girl told the teachers that the toy gun only had pellets and not bullets. The gun was taken to the school two Wednesdays ago and parents were alerted about the matter by other students who identified the student during a school tour two days after the incident. Last week a concerned parent told this newspaper that when the gun was taken away from the student, the child’s parents were informed about the incident. This newspaper understands that subsequently the child’s father visited the school after being invited by the management to sort out the issue and raise concerns. At that meeting this publication was informed that the man behaved in an arrogant manner and was not receptive to the concerns of teachers. And speaking with at least two parents of students who attend the school, this newspaper was told that they were calling for the girl’s expulsion. Last week Friday, Crime Chief Seelall Persaud told media operatives that the incident with the gun at the school was unconfirmed, but when he heard of the matter he sent the divisional crime officer over to the school. The deputy police commissioner pointed out that when his officers visited the school there was an outright denial of the incident. Sources within the Criminal Investigation Department said the police returned to the school and were told that the incident never occurred.

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Eleven-month old toddler killed by minibus POLICE on the Essequibo Coast are investigating the death of an eleven months old child, who was struck and killed by a minibus on a street in Dartmouth Village last Sunday afternoon. According to reports, the boy, Javell Andron Peters was picked up in an unconsciousness condition by his parents and rushed to Suddie Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead on arrival. The driver of the vehicle involved is in police custody assisting with investigations.(Rajendra Prabhulall)

St. Monica, Karawab still needs boat service REGION 2 (Pomeroon/Supenaam) Chairman, Mr. Parmanand Persaud has reminded Councillor, Mr. Wazir Latiff that it was the Opposition parties that voted together to cut the National Budget last year and deny Amerindian residents of St. Monica and Karawab, in Upper Pomeroon River, of a needed boat service to transport their produce to Charity Market. Persaud was replying to a call from A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Councillor for a boat service for the two villages. He said the St. Monica/Karawab communities had applied for the Presidential Grant in 2013 to establish the service between Charity and their villages, so as to transport produce from their farms to market on the coast quickly. But the concession was denied by the opposition APNU and Alliance For Change (AFC) whose vote cut the National Budget and inflicted the hardship on the Amerindian residents. The APNU Councillor said he had visited the areas and is very pleased with the Ministry of Agriculture and Region 2 Administration agricultural development project in the Amerindian communities. Latiff said he has seen some 160 acres being developed for agriculture and commended the Government for its effort to develop and open up the virgin farmlands in the interior, so as to help residents with farming. However, he maintained that the boat service is important and pleaded with the RDC to provide it for farmers.

Agricola murder case…

PI into GDF woman soldier charge May 6 THE preliminary inquiry (PI) into the murder charge against Guyana Defence Force (GDF) private Abiola Jacobs will commence on May 6. Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry set the date yesterday when the accused made her third court appearance. Police Corporal Bharat Mangru, prosecuting, complained to the Chief Magistrate that the prisoner has been making contacts with relatives of the deceased by way of letters and phone calls. The complaint caused the Chief Magistrate to advise defence counsel Adrian Thompson that the woman desist from making such contact if any has been made. Jacobs, 22, of Lot 55 Evan Phillips Park, Agricola, is charged with murdering 55-year-old villager Donna Taylor, on January 31 last, on Agricola Public Road, Greater Georgetown. Police reported that Taylor’s body was found aback of her home on Friday, January 31, with her throat slit and hands bound behind her. MULTIPLE INJURIES The cause of death has been given as shock and haemorrhage due to multiple injuries, according to the official results of a post- mortem done by pathologist, Dr. Nehaul Singh, on February 3. Samantha Sabat, Taylor’s friend who had been a guest at her home when the incident occurred, was injured as she jumped from a window of the Lot 16/17 two-storey house in Agricola after persons had invaded the property. Sabat, a United Kingdom (UK) citizen had been hospitalised after she was found lying unconscious in the yard with bruises about her body, particularly her head. She has since been discharged from hospital and has, allegedly, gone into hiding.

Litterbug ordered to do commnunity service SOOKRAM Ramnarine, another litterbug with no fixed place of abode, was convicted of littering by Magistrate Geeta Chandan-Edmond yesterday. He pleaded guilty to the charge, particulars of which said on Thursday, March 20, at Merriman Mall, in Georgetown, he deposited one large net orange bag containing a quantity of corn skins in a public place. City Constabulary Corporal James Garnett, prosecuting, said, Constable Persaud was on duty at the mall when he saw the convict depositing the waste. Ramnarine was ordered to perform 30 hours of community service between Croal Street and South Road, also in the city, with the alternative of 20 days imprisonment.

Deborah Backer funeral this Friday FORMER Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and executive member of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Deborah Backer will be laid to rest on Friday. This was announced yesterday by the PNCR during a press conference where it was stated that books of condolence will be opened in all 10 Administrative Regions. On the day of the funeral, the body of the late former executive member of both the PNCR and APNU will lie, briefly, in the forecourt of the Public Buildings before it is taken over to St. Andrews Kirk opposite, also in Brickdam, for the funeral service, thence to the place of burial, at Le Repentir Cemetery, in Georgetown too. APNU had made the announcement of her death last Friday, after she battled with cancer for a short period, during which she was flown overseas for treatment. However, her condition worsened and she returned home and died. Yesterday, the PNCR launched the first book of condolence at the party’s headquarters in Sophia, following the press conference and it was signed by Mr. David Granger, who is also Opposition Leader. Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Chairman of the PNCR, Mr. Basil Williams as well as General Secretary, Mr. Oscar Clarke, were among other senior members of the party who affixed their signatures. The party said, too, that there will be several activities to reflect on the life and work of the former political powerhouse, including a PNCR sponsored wake at the Backer’s home, a night of reflection at the West Demerara Secondary School, documentaries on several television programmes and others which will be planned and held over the next few days. The Guyana Chronicle has received information that several more organisations to which Backer was connected will be doing their own bit to reflect on the life and contributions of the political heavyweight. Deborah Backer has served the PNC for almost three decades and was recently honoured on International Women’s Day for her service in the National Assembly.

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Guyana receives energy report critical to economic advancement By Vanessa Narine THE Energy Resource Institute (TERI) of India, in collaboration with the Government of Guyana under the framework of the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), yesterday handed over a completed report on an energy audit of this country’s industrial agricultural sector. Coincidentally, at the presentation, Agriculture Minister, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy emphasised that the focus on energy efficiency is a “huge step” for Guyana, particularly since it represents a critical part of the nation’s economic advancement. He was speaking at the Guyana International Conference Centre (GICC), where the presentation took place, to the participating groups, including the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB), the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) and the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA). TERI’s energy auditing was part of phase two of its work in Guyana, under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government, which was signed in 2012 and has seen the Institute providing technical support to assist this country improve its energy efficiency across the productive sector. According to Ramsammy, ignoring the role of energy and its efficiency would be “foolhardy”, considering the potential in this area; one of which is the increased competitiveness of good services when it comes to the cost saving factor and two, the opportunity for development of other related areas. DEVELOPMENT TRAJECTORY “No responsible country should ignore this,” he declared, adding that energy efficiency bolsters the development trajectory of Guyana’s LCDS. The minister emphasised that Guyana is determined to move beyond the label of “underdeveloped” and move towards becoming a high-middle income country, an advance that can be supported by increased focus on energy efficiency. Ramsammy pointed out that improving the livelihoods of the Guyanese people cannot be separate from improving the country’s industrial base. He underscored the fact that agriculture is the largest manufacturing sector in the country and noted that, when it was being developed, the focus was on food security. But in the last several years, that has expanded to include nutrition security, medicine and fashion potential, furniture manufacturing, environmental protection and non-renewable energy. Ramsammy said that ethanol production in Guyana, is ongoing on a small scale but any expansions in this area will not be done at the expense of sugar production. Advisor to the President on Climate Change, Mr. Shyam Nokta, also made remarks on the occasion, pointing out that Guyana’s engagement with TERI has seen invaluable support. THIRD PHASE He announced that this engagement will be extended to a third phase, which will see the expansion of the focus on energy efficiency in social and productive sectors of society. Nokta said energy efficiency has to be a lifestyle and behavioural approach, a concept that is also advanced under Guyana’s LCDS. He also lauded the TERI team’s commitment to the groundwork. Senior Specialist and Leader of the TERI team in Guyana, Dr. Narsimha Rao outlined the outcomes of their undertaking and the recommendations in the compilation, some of which are already being implemented. He revealed that, in the sugar industry, a three-year plan has been completed to take on board the recommendations that came out of the study. Rao explained that what was recommended were categorised between short, medium and long-term, so as to prioritise efforts to improve energy efficiency.

Senior Specialist and Leader of the TERI team in Guyana, Dr. Narsimha Rao

A cross section of the stakeholders at yesterday’s meeting (Photos by Sonell Nelson) “The savings we will have is equal to a year’s operations of one of the factories,” he asserted. Rao added that, in the rice sector, three millers are part of a pilot to implement a ‘Best Practices Manual’. “We presented the case study and findings to millers at a meeting. So far, 10 more millers have come forward to say they want to be a part of the programme,” he reported. The specialist said, in the forestry sector, changes have been recommended and the appropriate officials are looking at making them to improve the sector’s efficiency, particularly in the area of gasification techniques. He explained that, in the big picture, the focus of energy efficiency is to increase output, with reduced input and less costs. Rao said energy efficiency has also been cited, most recently in a World Bank compendium, as being the most effective in combating climate change, through reducing carbon emissions by as much as 65 percent. He warned that ignoring the potential of energy efficiency will

Murder at Dragon Night Club…

Accused allegedly made oral confession to the crime By George Barclay

THE judge and jury at the Demerara Assizes yesterday heard that a dancing girl whose infatuation with her girlfriend had been so severe that it resulted in her death. Sonobia James is dead, and her close friend, Tiffany Clarke of Georgetown is facing trial for her murder. The trial continued yesterday before Justice Navindra Singh and a mixed jury. Tiffany pleaded not guilty to murder and is being represented by Attorney-at-Law, Mr. George Thomas, who is seeking to have the oral confession set aside on the ground that it was not the product of his client; but the prosecutor Ms. Dhanika Singh called to the witness stand Police Constable Ms. Mallisa Gilkes, who testified that the accused had made the confession to her. Gilkes said she was at the Georgetown Hospital Police Outpost

Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, speaking at yesterday’s meeting

on the night in question when two Negro men and an unidentified woman approached her and told her about a wounding that had occurred at the Dragon Night Club. Witness said she went to the hospital and was told something. She added: “I examined James’s body and saw what appeared to be a stab wound to the lower left side of the neck. I then returned to the said police outpost, where I contacted Tiffany Clarke and I said to her: ‘You, on Saturday 26, February 2011 stabbed Sonobia James at the Red Dragon Night Club (on) Robb Street, Georgetown, which resulted in her death’ and I cautioned her, saying: ‘You are not obliged to say anything unless you wish to do so, but whatever you say may be put into writing and will be given in evidence.” According to Gilkes, Tiffany Clarke replied saying: “Me and Sonobia went to Red Dragon. We went dancing for a while, and

result in greater risks, in particular for developing countries. According to him, while inefficiencies in the energy sector is a global challenge, Guyana’s efforts can better position it to battle the devastating impacts of climate change. PUBLIC AWARENESS Rao challenged the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) to better its public awareness on the issue of energy efficiency, considering both the related benefits and risks. He also committed TERI’s support to Guyana going forward. The work of TERI was lauded by GMSA President, Mr. Clinton Williams, who highlighted the need for focus to be placed on the multiplying effect of the work in improving energy efficiency and the involvement of additional stakeholders. A monitoring unit is expected to be set up soon to assess the progress of the implementation of the recommendations coming out of the energy audit.

then we went and sit down and drink some beers. It had a red skin girl dancing same time with we. Then she Sonobia get up and say ‘Baby’ I going and tell this girl she panty get blood, because like she ent know, and it looking bad. I sit down looking, I ent see she come back. When I look, I see she and the girl laughing and talking. Then they go outside; and when she come back in, she go to the toilet. I go behind she and say, ‘Baby’ wha is all of dah?’ and we start to argue about the girl. “I tell she I love she, but we still argue more. She push me and we start fighting, and I stab she. She fell down and I said ‘Baby, I sorry. Get up’. Then nuff people come and we brought she to the hospital.” Gilkes said the accused, Tiffany Clarke, made the oral statement of her own free will, but when Gilkes asked whether she wished to put same in writing, Clarke replied: “Not now.” In answer to cross examination by defence attorney Thomas, Gilkes said she could not recall whether she had recorded the oral statement in the Station Diary or in any of the books at the police hospital outpost. Gilkes also said that no one was present to witness the oral confession made by Clarke. She, however, denied a defence suggestion that the alleged oral confession had been fabricated. The hearing continues on Monday March 24.

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Cruise ship Minerva departs Guyana after 3-day visit

By Rebecca Ganesh-Ally

THE cruise ship Minerva, which visited Guyana from March 23 with 350 passengers on board leaves today from the Guyana National Shipping Corporation (GNSC) Wharf, where it had been docked. During the Minerva’s sojourn in Guyana, its passengers were exposed by different aspects of Guyana’s culture. Some 84 passengers went on a tour to Arrow Point nature Resort at Kamuni Creek, while some invested their interest in tours of Georgetown city, visiting

craft shops, sampling the local cuisine, and even going for a quick trip to the majestic Kaieteur Falls. Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), Mr. Indranauth Haralsingh officially welcomed the officer in charge of the Minerva, Captain Alex Dudov, and crew on behalf of the Minister of Tourism, Industry & Commerce, Mr Irfaan Ali and expressed “hope that the ship will include Guyana as a destination more often, and not have the gap of almost 10 years. “Cruise ships’ visits to Guyana are very important to us, and presently the government is

Mr. Indranauth Haralsingh presents a book, ‘Rupununi’ to Captain Alex Dudov

looking to address the possibility of (erecting) a cruise terminal here at Port Georgetown, which will certainly attract more cruise vessels,” Haralsingh disclosed. Captain Dudov replied: “We are on a South American tour, and will proceed to Barbados. I was reading about Guyana in the Explore Guyana. I must say it is (a) very beautiful country, and my feedbacks from guests are excellent. And in our future planning, we will definitely lobby to revisit Guyana.” Mr Eddie Thomson, Hotel Director, related that the reaction from the passengers was superb, and they have expressed

interest to visit again and experience more of what Guyana has to offer. Thomson gave the media a grand tour of the ship, and said the ship has nine levels, carries 174 crew members, and weighs approximately 11,500 tonnes. Claudette Burnette, the lone Guyanese on the cruise, said: “The cruise is fabulous. It’s the second time I am on it. I am Guyanese born and bred, but I live in London and have been residing there for the last 50 years; and I chose this cruise because it was stopping in Guyana.” The first Minerva was not a cruise ship. Built in 1989, it was originally intended as a Soviet research vessel, the Okean. The ship was purchased in 1996 and renamed Minerva. Minerva sailed with Swan Hellenic until its lease ran out in 2003; and then it briefly sailed with Saga Cruises as the Saga Pearl. It was then chartered to Abercrombie & Kent as the Explorer II, making voyages to Antarctica and South America from December to April with up to 198 passengers. In July 2007 it was announced that the ship had been acquired by the relaunched Swan Hellenic line, and the name was reverted to the Minerva.

Claudette Burnette, the only Guyanese passenger on the Minerva

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In Berbice…

Dr. Jagan eulogised at commemo By Michael Khan

THE People’s Progressive Party (PPP), collaborating with Red House in Georgetown and the New Amsterdam, Berbice branch of the National Library launched

an exhibition last Thursday in memory of the dead former President of the Republic, Dr. Cheddi Bharrat Jagan. The exhibits, on show until March 28, were unveiled in the public reading facility in the presence of 50 persons, includ-

ing students from St. Therese’s Primary, Berbice High, New Amsterdam Multilateral and the Tutorial Academy, also a secondary school. The speakers on that occasion were Chairman of Region 6 (East Berbice/Corentyne)

MPs pay tribute to a fallen comrade…

Deborah Backer will be remembered for many things

and Central Executive Committee (CEC) member of the PPP, Permaul Armogan, Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O) of the Berbice Regional Health Authority (BRHA), Member of Parliament (MP) and also PPP CEC member, Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo and the Region 6 Education Officer and PPP member Volika Jaikishun. They all highlighted the importance of knowing the role that the late Dr. Jagan played in the restoration of democracy in Guyana and gave brief recollections of his life. Cheddi Jagan was born on March 22, 1918 on the Port Mourant sugar plantation in Berbice, the son of indentured sugar workers. His mother, Bachoni and father Jagan had

arrived in then British Guiana as infants with their mothers from the district of Basti in Uttar Pradesh, India. Both his grandmothers came as indentured immigrants in 1901 and were bound by five-year contracts to different sugar plantations in the county of Berbice. Life was very hard and both his parents had to start working in the canefields at a young age to supplement the family income. “As students, you all need to know this part of the history of a man who rose from humble beginnings to become an internationally recognised leader of a developing country,” Armogan said. He said Jagan’s mother never went to school but his father

was a bit more fortunate, attending one for three years and, by working very hard, earned the reputation of being the best cane cutter and was promoted to the post of ‘driver.’ Armogan related that, even though his pay was very small because he was non-white and there was no further avenue of promotion, he saw the need for formal education, and made sure that his son, Cheddi Jagan attended primary school and had two years of secondary schooling in his area. At the age of 15 years, Cheddi’s father decided to send him to Queen’s College (QC) in Georgetown, the highest secondary institution at the time. In the city, Cheddi found life very different from at home where poverty had been intense and he often had to stay away from school to work in the

By Vanessa Narine THE Speaker of the National Assembly, Raphael Trotman, yesterday moved for Members of Parliament to observe a moment of silence in remembrance of a fallen comrade, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) MP, Deborah Backer. Trotman noted that Mrs. Backer served in the National Assembly since 1998, from the seventh Parliament through the 10th Parliament, until her resignation of February 7, 2014. He recalled that the APNU front-bencher served in several capacities, including Deputy Speaker, from 2012 until her resignation; Chief Whip for the APNU; and a member of several Parliamentary committees. Mrs. Backer’s final move in the National Assembly was the motion for the second reading of the Married Persons (Property) (Amendment) Bill 2013, which would amend the principal Act, the Married Persons (Property) Act. The Government had indicated its support for the Bill. According to the Speaker, the MP wrote him last Wednesday to indicate that her colleague, Volda Lawrence, will pilot the bill on her behalf. Trotman added that her work in the National Assembly saw her being honoured as an outstanding female MP at the last observance of International Women’s Day.

DEBORAH BACKER

REMEMBERED Leader of the Opposition, David Granger, registered condolence to Mrs. Backer’s family, on behalf of the APNU and the People’s National Congress (PNC). “She was a dear friend, comrade and party member…she will be remembered for many things,” he said. Granger pointed out that Mrs. Backer was a “serious” Parliamentarian, as well as an accomplished lawyer for over 30 years and an individual that was deeply concerned for the rights of women and children, interpersonal violence and living conditions of the

ordinary Guyanese people. He said, “Much of her work in and out of Parliament focused on this…she was a committed Member of Parliament who worked for the greater good of her country….we in the APNU and PNC feel a deep sense of loss.” The Opposition Leader added that Mrs. Backer was truly a “Guyanese citizen” given her mixed heritage, which she was proud of. As an APNU front-bencher, Mrs. Backer’s last portfolio was that of Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister. The Alliance for Change (AFC) MP, Cathy Hughes, added her party’s condolences and stressed that Mrs. Backer served Guyana beyond the call of duty. She lauded Mrs. Backer’s approach to work in the National Assembly, especially her focus on working to reach tripartite agreements on important issues. Hughes said, “This was her example…she was about moving Guyana forward, coming to compromise and negotiating so ordinary Guyanese would be better served by this House…she was staunch in her faith and believed that wes as MP, can do better.” The AFC MP stated that the National Assembly has lost a “great person” and a “friend” who was committed to her cause and, by extension, the cause of the Guyanese people. “It will not be the same without her,” she said. Prime Minister, Samuel Hinds, added his words of condolences on behalf of the ruling party and the Government and acknowledged her contributions to Guyana. “She represented her cause and party well,” he said. The Prime Minister praised her debating skills and quipped that Mrs. Backer’s heckling managed to put off quite a few Government’s MPs. “Her death is a great loss to country,” Hinds said. In recognition of her contribution to the National Assembly, the House is expected to host a night of remembrance on Wednesday. Mrs. Backer will be laid to rest on Friday after a funeral service at St. Andrew’s Kirk . There is to be a brief viewing on Friday at the forecourt of the Public Buildings, after which her colleague MPs will act as casket bearers to take her to the church across Brickdam for the funeral service. The national flag at Public Buildings is being flown at half-staff.

PPP - CEC members Dr Vishwa Mahadeo and Mr Permaul Armogan seated at the head table with Ms. Volika Jaikushun

Part of the gathering at the N/A Library

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orative exhibition

A visitor is advised on personal health care

Berbice High School students viewing exhibits on the life of the late Dr Jagan rice fields and cut and fetch cane. almost impossible and the Civil SIMPLE CEREMONY He also helped his mother keep Service was closed while to be On August 5, 1943, he married Janet Rosenberg, whom a kitchen garden and sell produce a school teacher, you had to he had met only six months from it, the proceeds from which become a Christian, something before, at a simple ceremony in she allowed him to keep for his that his Hindu parents would the Chicago City Hall, without share of the work. have none of and his father the consent of parents on either Cheddi Jagan wrote that he could not bear the thought of side. Their only wedding picture was taken in a 25 cents booth learnt the elements of finance from him working on the plantation. that shot automatic photos. his mother and acquired many of Finally, his father decided In October 1943, he rehis leadership qualities from his fato send him to the United States turned home and his wife Janet, ther, who was bold and flamboyant. (U.S.) to study dentistry at arrived in British Guiana just Howard University in Washingbefore Christmas of that year. ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE ton D.C for where he departed “After his return from the Trying to find a job after gradin September 1935, with two United States, he shaped the uating from high school, became friends and returned to British history of Guyana with his Guiana in October 1943. He political ambitions and, as an individual, he was on the road had lived in Washington D.C for to transforming his nation after two years and took a pre-dental winning the 1992 elections until course, worked two summers the time of his death, five years in New York and spent the last later,” Armogan narrated. five years in Chicago, Illinois at Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo deNorthwestern University. scribed Dr. Jagan as a role modHe was a dedicated student el since his father was an associand his hard work earned him a ate of the former President. free tuition scholarship for his “Dr. Jagan was an ideal son second year at Howard and in of the soil through his political works and, during his time as 1938 entry into Northwestern a dental practitioner developed University for a four years strategies in dealing with bad dental programme. However, teeth, that we now apply in he was not satisfied to become modern practice,” Mahadeo only a dentist but wanted to find pointed out. out more about things going Dr. Jagan died on March 6, on in the world and enrolled in 1997 in the United States, after social science classes. When he being air-dashed to the Walter graduated from Northwestern Reed Medical Complex. University in 1942, with his DeThe co-founder of the Peogree in Dental Surgery (D.D.S), ple’s Progressive Party (PPP) he also received his Bachelor of was instrumental in securing Science (B.Sc.) degree. international assistance that is According to the narrative, contributing to the continuous because his parents could not afdevelopment of Guyana. ford to support him financially, Ms. Volika Jaikishun Cheddi Jagan had to work while urged those in attendance at attending school and had many the memorial to take note of jobs, including tailoring which the proceedings and encourhe learnt from a friend back aged other members of the home, selling patent medicines, public to visit the exhibition and learn about life the life dishwasher, delivering evening and works of the dead Dr. newspapers, presser in a laundry Jagan. and an elevator operator.

A visitor to the health fair has his blood sugar checked

Region 3 Health Visitor Ms. Lydia Marks fills up a vaccination record card

Central Seventh Day Adventist Church, MoH host Health Fair

THE Central Seventh Day Adventist Church collaborated last Sunday with the Ministry of Health (MoH) to host a health fair on premises of the church, located at Church and Oronoque Streets in Queenstown, Georgetown. Adventist Youth (AY) Assistant Mellissa Delph-English said the fair was the church’s effort to create in the general public an awareness of common health issues, and this effort was facilitated by staffers of various hospitals, who were available to offer free blood sugar and hypertension testing, as well as vaccinations for measles, yellow fever, tetanus, rubella and mumps. The MoH provided one hundred vaccinations for the venture. Visitors were also offered counselling on care and medication, were medicated when necessary, and were given health care information packages. The church intends to host a health fair every month. (Michelle Gonsalves)

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday March 25, 2014

Expectations of people from National Budget 2014

DIFFERENT views were expressed on Sunday when the Guyana Chronicle solicited comments from the man in the street on this year’s National Budget. Vendor Joseph Freeman

JOSEPH FREEMAN said: “I think it’s best to raise

salaries. They ain’t talking bout salaries; they just talking about raising other things; they got to talk about the salaries. The salaries need uplifting. Everybody’s salaries need uplifting. Things getting much more worse. We don’t know what the Government will decide to do.”

Public Sector worker Ganesh Persaud: “The focus on the lower class of people, especially single parents, widows, pensioners and people working for small amount of money, is good. “The other main thing is public transportation, because, right now, certain times of the day they does exploit you when

it comes to catching bus for going to and from work. They does really exploit you. That’s

GANESH PERSAUD one of my main issues when it comes to the Budget. They really should look into the public transportation crisis. Sometimes

you get off work at 3pm and get home at 9pm. When you leave home at 7 o’clock in the morning, the bus drivers watching faces and picking up people and you got to wait hours, at times, to get a bus and people reaching to work late and all of that putting pressure on normal citizens who takes the bus. I would like to see the Government re-implement the big bus system. It has got to be easier for normal class people, so that these private minibuses wouldn’t exploit people.” BALANCED BUDGET Photographer Ivan Bentil: “As to the outcome of the Budget, what I would like to see is that it must be reflective of whatever citizens are looking

very low and I think they should look into that first, where the public servants have to pay the most tax and I think they should step up on the Private Sector. The people with the large companies, increase taxation so as to facilitate public servants.”

Prison Officer Barbara Davi: “Whoever got to make the decision on the Budget, got to make the final analysis. It should support us, the poorer ones and Government workers. “It’s a lot of stress we does go through and every day you working and risking your life at the prison. So, I do hope we will benefit in the end.”

BARBARA DAVI IVAN BENTIL for. It must not be a biased budget but it must be a balanced budget. A budget that reflects the wishes of the people.” Self-employed Karen Benjamin Jeffers: “I would like for the Budget to be for the public servants because they are the people standing up and I don’t

“We the junior ranks cause all the major ones to benefit. The income tax I pay a month, when that is taken out, I barely end up with anything and the rent has to be paid, bills and transportation. So whatever they do, I hope it benefits us.” RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Musician Shaquille McKenzie: “They need to build more

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think they are being properly paid because the salary alone is

stadiums and more recreational facilities. And fit in a studio.

Because there are a lot of musicians out there that can’t do anything because of lack of facilities. Place emphasis on entertainment because everybody wants to see the local artistes go forward and it doesn’t make sense keep bringing people. We need to keep people in the country who have the talent. So we can benefit. “Everything else is good with the country.” Salesperson Andrea George: “If they are raising things on the Budget, they need to raise the salaries because no need they raise the prices and

ANDREA GEORGE don’t raise the salaries because poor people going to punish more. And I have children, too. It is going to be hard on them. I want to see wages increase.” Vendor Judy Deonarine: “The major issues of all are that they should reduce tax and increase public servants’ pay because five percent in these times is very hard. “I am self-employed and it is very hard, because we depend on public servants for us to get

JUDY DEONARINE pay. And the Budget cut would be too drastic. It is too drastic what the Opposition is doing. They have to come to some agreement.” UG student Berachah Garette: “The Budget has to focus on the social aspects, particularly the education sector as it relates to me.

BERACHAH GARETTE “The establishment of a Legal Education Certificate in Guyana should be manifested through the Government’s commitment in fostering hope for a better educational system. “The education system should be one which encompasses and facilitates foreign students which would, in turn, enhance the human resources since this is a vital element in the development of any country.”

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday March 25, 2014

UG gets funds to aid research on cancer-fighting properties of carila

Dr. Emmanuel Cummings signs the research agreement for his team to examine and isolate the cancer-fighting properties of the carila plant. Also in photo are Vice-Chancellor Professor Jacob Opadeyi and Education Minister Priya Manickchand

A local team headed by University of Guyana (UG) Senior Lecturer in the School of Medicine, Dr. Emmanuel Cummings, and comprising Professor Jaipaul Singh and Guyanese Pharmacist Kareshma Jeeboo, is conducting studies to find out if a chemical extracted from the carila plant can aid in the fight of a variety of the deadly disease cancer. The study began after Doctor Cummings reported discovering some anti-cancer properties in the carilla. The investigation would cost some US$49,000 over the next two years, and would be done at the British University of Central Lancashire, where cancer cells pertaining to the brain, prostate, breast, and liver, among other areas of the body, would be grown and tested with the carilla properties. Dr. Cummings hopes that a breakthrough can stimulate Guyana to explore the medicinal properties of other local plants. . The research team hopes to develop a new cancer treatment originating from Guyana, as this would allow the University of Guyana (UG) to get the patent for the new treatment, and would put Guyana on the map in the universal fight against all forms of cancer. UG Vice Chancellor, Professor Jacob Opadeyi, has said that the UG would hold exclusive rights in this initiative, while the researchers and their surviving beneficiaries would benefit from royalties if the discoveries are commercialized. A batch of some eight researchers was selected from eighteen entries that were reviewed before the final selection was arrived at. UG is about to issue another call for proposals as part of efforts to boost Science and Technology at the institution. The World Bank is also expected to fund the development of laboratories and human resources as part of that overall thrust.

GPL to carry out extensive line maintenance works for March 25/30 - apologises for recent power outage in Queenstown/Newtown area By Shirley Thomas THE Guyana Power and Light Inc. on Sunday carried out extensive maintenance works in sections of Queenstown and Newtown, Georgetown, resulting in power being out in those areas between 08:30 hrs and 15:00 hrs. But at the end of the day, the exercise made for an improved and greatly efficient service to consumers, while also eliminating possibility of exposing members of the public to electrical fires and risks associated with defective poles. A senior GPL employee said works undertaken included upgrading and servicing switches, jumpers, and main and primary conductors; and changing defective poles. With a workforce of about 15 men, work was executed on about nine power poles at the following locations: Lamaha Street, Newton; Lamaha Street, Queenstown; Irving Street, and Vlissengen Road, Queenstown. The Guyana Power and Light would like to apologise to residents of the affected areas for any inconvenience caused as a result of power outage during the period of maintenance works. Additionally, GPL has announced its line maintenance schedule for the period March 25 to March 30, 2014, which is as follows: * Georgetown, on March 25, 2014, from 08:00hrs to 16:00 hrs: Sheriff St, between David Street & Campbell Avenue; Sheriff & John Streets; environs & National Cultural Centre. * East Bank of Demerara, on March 25, from 09:30 to 13:30 hrs: Mocha to Nandy Park. * East Berbice, on March 26, from 08:00hrs to 16:30 hrs: Black Bush Polder, Corentyne. * Georgetown, on March 29, from 08.00hrs to 16:00 hrs: Industrial Site to Houston; East & West Ruimveldt; Roxanne Burnham Gardens; Shirley Field Ridley; South Ruimveldt Gardens; Guyhoc Gardens; Stevedore Scheme; Industrial Estate and Namilco. * East Coast of Demerara, on March 29, from 09:30hrs to 16:30 hrs: Success to LBI * Georgetown, on Sunday, March 30, from 08.00hrs to 16:00 hrs: Duke St. Kingston.

GPL linesmen carrying out maintenance works on power poles in Queenstown and Newtown

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday March 25, 2014

GDF refuses to clarify if latest rank to die by drowning was on duty By Asif Hakim THE Guyana Defence Force has refused to confirm if Private 21066 Dellon Nero was on duty when he met his demise on Sat-

urday afternoon in the New River on the Corentyne in Berbice, where he was posted to perform defence duties. Private Dellon Nero had been working with the GDF for the past seven years, according to relatives. He reportedly drowned when a

Private Dellon Sancho who met his death when the boat he was in capsized in the New River boat in which he was travelling toppled in the river. This publication was unable to confirm whether Nero was alone in the GDF boat, but the craft was reportedly in the area where ranks would usually carry out their security and patrol operations. The Guyana Chronicle was told that the father of one was not a swimmer. When this publication contacted the Guyana Defence Force yesterday, a senior communications officer would not confirm if the rank was on active duty when he died, but would only say that the young man was posted to the area. It was further communicated to this newspaper that a team of investigators from the GDF are in the area, and it is only when they return to the city that the facts surrounding the death of the private would be known. Speaking with the Guyana Chronicle, Nero’s sister Shonette Sancho, 22, said his death has really affected her, but she would have to hold up until the funeral. She said she had received a phone call which informed that her brother had drowned. “I saw him (in) December. He is a person that loves his job and loves to explore. I’m very disappointed at his death. He don’t know to swim,” Shonette Sancho revealed. Nero was said to be the only son of his mother, June Sancho, and the only brother of his sister, Shonette Sancho. Asked how Nero’s mother felt about his death, Shonette said she dropped to the floor and couldn’t believe the news. His mother has been devastated by the news. She was speechless and in mourning when this publication approached her. All she could manage to mutter was, “Dellon is my only son”. Nero’s body was recovered early Sunday morning, and flown into Georgetown later that day. Investigators from both the Guyana Defence (GDF) and Police forces (GPF) were flown to the area where the incident occurred to investigate the matter. On Phagwah Day, a GDF rank plunged into a creek on the Linden Highway and fractured his spine. His friends saw him floating and thought he was OK, but when their suspicions were aroused, his body was taken out of the water and artificial respiration was performed on him. His pulse was there, and his heartbeat was apparently normal; but after there had been no response from him, his friends decided to take him to the Diamond Hospital. He succumbed to his injuries in the village of Supply EBD.

A GDF bus makes its way to the home of the late Private Dellon Nero

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday March 25, 2014

Uncle charged with cutlass assault on nephew remanded

WILLIAM Baptiste, of Lot 62 East La Penitence Housing Scheme, Georgetown, was remanded to prison yesterday, by Magistrate Geeta Chandan-Edmond on a charge of unlawfully assaulting his nephew, Ojay Vallet. He pleaded not guilty to the offence, particulars of which said, he committed it on Wednesday, March 19, at East La Penitence Housing Scheme. Police Corporal Jomo Nichols, prosecuting, said, that day, the defendant became annoyed after the virtual complainant fell asleep and left on the television. He started to use indecent language to Vallet and dealt him 10 lashes across his back with a cutlass, the prosecutor said, successfully objecting to bail, on the ground that both parties reside at the same address and, if granted pre-trial liberty, Baptiste may tamper with the witness. The case was put off to April 14.

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If you’re not moving anywhere, it doesn’t matter how much drive you have! Today is a day for making the most of your potential. There is too much at stake right now to let other people take control or to let other people tell you what to do. You have a goal, and you have the skills you need to get there. Have confidence in your gut, and trust it to help you make the right choices. Stop looking to other people for guidance about things they don’t even care about.

Taurus April 20 - May 20

It might feel as if you are losing some of your idealism today when a harsh truth hits you square in the face, but do not lose sight of your hopes and dreams. You can see the better side of people if you choose to, so don’t give up. Sure, every once in a while someone will disappoint you with their actions, but that doesn’t make them a bad person. If you care about someone, you need to give them a second chance. You will be very glad you did.

Gemini May 21 - June 21

You need to slow down right about now. Why are you trying so hard to rush past everyone else? Why get ahead of them? You haven’t stopped to realise than once you zoom right by everyone, you’ll be all alone! There is much more value to being in sync with the pack right now than in crossing some sort of finish line before the rest of them. You can’t think of it as slowing down for the sake of others -- think of it as keeping yourself in touch with what everyone else has got going on.

Cancer June 22 - July 22

Today is a great time for you to look ahead toward your future. Start putting some new goals into place, and try to get a little bit more aggressive about achieving them. It’s very wise to create attainable goals, but it’s only the loftiest goals that can inspire you to stretch yourself in new ways. Time is going to move forward whether you are aware of it or not, so you need to make every day count. Creating an awareness of where you are now versus where you want to be will help you do just that.

Leo July 23 - August 22

You shouldn’t speak or act too quickly today because you are going to be around people who are quick to judge -- and slow to listen. Not only could they misinterpret your goals, they could start talking to other people and spread news or gossip around that isn’t accurate. Also, while your confidence is healthy and well-managed, it could come off as arrogance if you are not careful. You need to know your audience -- and then you can avoid saying things you’ll regret.

Virgo August 23 - September 22

Today, any first impressions you are going to make will be very important, and your ambition requires you to play along with some political games. Use a classic combination of calm and cool to help you take advantage of a gigantic opportunity when it appears in front of you later in the afternoon. Don’t show how enthusiastic you really are right away. Save that for when you are celebrating later with friends. An objective demeanour will be called for most of the day.

Libra September 23 - October 22

You may really want to help a friend or coworker who is struggling to keep up right now, but there are limits to what you can do. Don’t beat yourself up if you can’t make their world as bright as you feel it should be. Everyone goes through tough times, and this person will get through it. More than anything, they just need your support right now. You might not be able to change anything for them, but you can be their friend -- and that’s priceless. So just aim for that.

Scorpio October 23 - November 21

Your healthy ambition needs to get a little bit more exercise to stay on top of its form -so how about putting it to work in your personal life? This is a great day to start making powerful improvements in the romantic arena. If your love life is nonexistent, it’s a great day to start one! Whether you create an account on an online dating site or ask a fascinating person out on a date, make sure the actions you take are bold, bright and confident!

Sagittarius November 22 - December 21

A battle is brewing between your more cautious and conservative side and your more outrageous and radical side today. No matter which side comes out on top, you’ll still be fine -- so don’t worry, this day will be a win for you. You’ll even start to enjoy how your mood swings between being quiet and calm to being boisterous and ready to the hunt for the next party. Your unpredictability is making you very attractive to a certain someone -- pay attention!

Capricorn December 22 - January 19

If you’re putting negative energy into a tricky situation at work or school, then how on earth are you going to ever have a positive outcome? You have to work for the good of everyone, not just yourself, right now. Acting out of spite, jealousy or greed might get you an instant payoff, but farther on down the road it is going to cost you big. So be altruistic in every situation and try to consider others. When you do that, they will consider your needs later.

Aquarius January 20 - February 18

You have to listen to your body today. If you are feeling tired, then go get some rest. If you’re feeling antsy, then go get some exercise! Do whatever your body craves and it will lead you to fulfillment. It’s too easy to lose sight of what’s best for you when you are always so busy helping others. For a change, how about letting other people cater to your needs? They really would be happy to do it. You merely have to ask them once in a while.

Pisces February 19 - March 20

Today could be a very productive day, thanks in no small part to all of the generous friends and coworkers who are offering their helping hands. Are you going to accept their contributions? Don’t let your ego get in the way of doing something that makes sense, such as calling in some favours or accepting the help that’s offered! These people want to help you, so why not let them?

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, pedicure for the elderly and those who are interested. Tel. 615-6220.  Services: Rocots buildings by design, over 30 years US experience. 667-2535, 639-8101. ASSISTANT: Are you busy and would like someone to pay bills, buy groceries, etc., then call 649-9363.       specialise in tap and die, hot and cold water systems, bathrooms, toilets, sinks and gutters, etc. Call 6530422, 682-6004.  : We build your dream homes, we repair. Have to pay for estimates. Contact Mark - 689-6033.

 girl seeking decent male between the ages 30 and 39. Tel. 690-8724.

 Indian man seeking slim, fair woman under 30, no children, no tattoo, to come in Trinidad for work. Please call 1-868-3935538, BBM 79BF85F5. Hassin Khan from San Fernando Trinidad. Yahoo: 888khan008@yahoo.com.

PHARMACY

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

Indian male from USA looking for a female for friendship. Please email to ksuresh78@yahoo.com

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

PAWNSHOP

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

 technician services for all refrigerators and electrical appliances, air condition, ice makers, cold storage, freezers, ice cream machines, dish washers, washing machines, dryers. Chris 6399848, 645-7744.  car detailing and carpet cleaning: wash, polish, wax, interior steam cleaning, vacuuming, all sizes of carpet and rug cleaning, lawn mowing (prepared lawns only), brush cutting. House calls available on all services - 6263126 Mervin.

 .        

       Divinty Spa, 245 Sheriff St., specialise in relaxation and therapuetic massages, facials. C a l l 6 6 1 - 6 6 9 4 , ask for Dianna

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

 you have a clean Allion or Premio? Driver needs clean Allion or Premio to work and keep, $21 000 per week. Tel. 686-2350.  Project Management: Electrical Installation and Maintenance Services by certified and experienced electrician. Tel. 231-5876, 646-0336, 675-6647.  Tech Solutions! Home and Business Security surveillance, remote monitoring computer repairs and upgrades. Tel. 652-5668. and spares to refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, air condition units, car AC and stove repairs and servicing. Contact Nick 683-1312, 627-3206..\  Pressure washing: you won't believe the difference, 592-696-5424 (Kevin Blyden).We clean homes, driveways, decks, gutters, parking lots, businesses, equipment, machinery, cars and anything else with dirt and grime.

 reading, other works done. For fast results - reuniting lovers, removing evil and all blockages, etc. Call 696-8873, 673-1166. spiritual help in removing evil spirit, bad luck, evil sickness, spells, reuniting lovers, bringing prosperity to business, etc. Tel: 6126417, 220-0708, .687-5653.  works done to bring peace, finance, success, enhance prosperity, remove evil, blockage, reunite families, lovers, etc. 610-7234, 644-0058.  work done in Suriname. Love, marriage, sickness, pregnancy, removes evil, prosperity, business. Readings. Call 674-8603, 597-851-9876. TOURSTOURS  , Labor Day, Indian Arrival Holiday, May 1 to 5. Book early. 644-0185, 6392663, 665-5171, 227-8290.   Fans, come enjoy tour to Bon Fin Moco Moco Falls, etc. April 17 to 21. 644-0185, 639-2663, 665-5171, 227-8290.

VACANCY

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 female clerk. Call 231-5171.     to work in snackette. Call 644-7720.  general assistant cook, must know to clean surroundings as well.. Please call 628-8599.  Guard at Sunset View Hotel, Lot 1 David St, Kitty. Tel. 223-6416.  live-in maid, must be from country, age 35 - 45. Tel. 6621124, 611-0200. hotel housekeeper, age 35-55. Apply to Operations Manager, 65 Peter Rose/ Anira Streets, Queenstown.  and kitchen assistant. Day and night shifts (female only). Tel. 231-5108. exist at Survival Shopping Complex, 1`73 Sheriff Street for the following: Sales girls evening shift, bond attendant/porters. Call 227-5288. General Store, 116 Regent Road Bourda: One general domestic to work in Nandy Park. one lorry driver, must be from Georgetown. Call 6247718.  Operator for interior location. Applicants must be experienced with verifiable references. Beginners need not apply. Call 618-2020.  Guards, age 3055 years, attractive salary, meals allowance, uniforms provided. Comfortable work environment. Tel. 225-0198 , porters, lumber clerk Woodmizer, band saw, and moulder operator, timber grant manager, to work in Eccles Industrial Site, EBD. Call Richard 6097675, 233-2614  Press Operator: Requirements - minimum subjects, Mathematics and English with Grades 1-3, two character references. Must have Police Clearance. P.O. Box 10501.  and Office Clerk to work in Trinidad between the ages of 25 to 35, single female preferred, experience will be asset. Call or text +1-868-745-6214 for more information.  you want to live and work in Canada? Get trained, (Canadian standards) as a live-in caregiver also care for the elderly and care for children. Training available. 592-227-4881, 416-6747973.  male Pharmacy assistant to work in pharmacy located at Mahaica. Person applying must have experience working in a pharmacy. Interested persons please call 641-3240, 609-9829 for more information.  Graphic Artist: Requirements - Knowledgeable and experienced with Corel 15, Adobe CS5 Suite, National ID, TIN certificates, NIS Card, two character references, including one from last employer. Apply PO Box 10501.  soon, Singh's Roti Shop! We are looking for individuals to fill the positions of cooks, cleaners, helpers, servers, cashiers, pastry chef and Chinese cook. Please call 6807999 for details.  Representatives for Regent Street and Mon Repos locations, 2 passport photographs, written application, age 25-30 years. Apply to Cell Point 120 Regent Street, Lacytown. Tel. 226-3950, 645-4900, 698-0000.

VACANCY  self-motivated female Assistant: Knowledge of Marketing, Bookkeeping, computer-literate, can work with little supervision. Age 25 - 40 years. Tel. 671-8883, 614-0949. email: sharonsbuilding@aol.com Staff for a dine-in restaurant. Knowledge of food and beverage service a plus. Good command of English and Mathematics necessary. Must be well groomed and possess a pleasant personality. Apply to Dutch Bottle Café, 10 North Road, Bourda between 10am and 3pm. To schedule an interview, telephone: 226-9648 or 2316561.  trained teachers needed to do remedial teaching maximum of 18 hours per week, subjects English, Mathematics, Building Technology, Motor Mechanic, Welding, Electrical Installation, Sewing , Agriculture. Call 256-0492, 2560576, 641-1439.  Clerk: Requirements - Must have completed CAT examinations, at least 5 CXC, including Maths and Accounts, must have excellent knowledge of Quickbooks posting - setting up of company file, daily postings and producing reports, must be able to work independently without much supervision, previous experience in a similar position is a plus send resumé and CV to. Human Resource Manager, Khaliludeen and Company, 5 Avenue of the Republic & Robb St or email renulw@gmail.com Applicants will be shortlisted and contacted for interview.

LAND FOR SALE Land For Sale  house lot for sale at Unity Village ECD. Tel. 227-3355.  lot in Lamaha Park $14M. Tel. 611-6632, 664-3488.   45' x 80' - $9.5M. Call Carol 6129785. with property, located 810 Fort Ordnance, Berbice. Tel. 694-0110.  road side land for sale. Contact 6711997.  Parika Stelling near GBTI Bank, land Enmore road side 200x200 land and hours Bonicka Creek. 688-7224.  Land Owners| Have your land work for you from Timehri - Success. Call now 1-868-318-3604.  10 acres with creek and farm house. Call 261-5500, 643-1861.  cultivated citrus, house, fish pond, storage, 2 acres cultivated, ACRE cultivated Parika. Contact 226-7968.  at 20 Philippi Corentyne, includes house lots and farm land. Call 333-3717, 225-1938.   100 x 50 only $14M, Call 231-2064, 225-2626, 227-6863, 615-0069, 627-0288, 226-1064.   , Highway and East Bank Demerara Junction.     ROAD - CORNER LOT. Price $33 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.

GUYANA CHRONICLE CHRONICLE,TUESDAY , MARCH 2014 GUYANA Tuesday March 25,25, 2014 LAND FOR SALE  Georgetown $95M, Dennis Street 50'x125' $55M, South Ruimveldt gardens 8300 Sq ft - $18M. Real Deal Realty - 647-0856, 668-4781.  in Queenstown 165 x 60 over $100M. Phone Vi c e President Alysious Pereira 623-2591, Vice President Darandia 615-0069, 6180000, 225-2626  GARDENS/ REPUBLIC PARK E.B.D (Gated community) - Size 5000 sq ft. Price $13.5 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  STREET- double lot prime business spot (Size 12,500 sqft) Price USD$ 1.3 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 665 -7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  GARDENS/ REPUBLIC PARK E.B.D (Gated community) - (Size 10,000 sqft) Price $23 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  STREET NEWTOWN - Double lot. Price $21 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  GARDENS E.C.D - Triple lot. Price $58 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 6857887, 643-6353. RD- WORTHMAN-VILLE- triple lot suitable for business, bond, etc. Price reduce to $33 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  STREET, FREEBURG - INVESTMENT corner lot . Size 11,000 sq ft. Price $77 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353. ST NEWTOWN Land with concrete fence. Size 31 X 135. Price 21million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  STREET, NEWTOWN - corner lot suitable for apartment complex, store, bond, restaurant, etc. Price 35 million. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 665-7400, 6857887, 643-6353.  NEW SCHEME E.B.D - Price $7 million. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  E.C.D - Land with foundation for 2 storey house. Land size 52 X 84.Price $ 6.5 million. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353. HASLINGTON, NEW SCHEME - Size 80 X 42. Price $2.5 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353. - Size 45 x110. Price $1.4 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  ST NEWTOWN Double lot. Size 31 X 135. Price 18 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.   ST NEWTOWN CORNER LOT -Size 70 X 70. Price 24 million. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.   - CORNER LOT. Price $42 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  Da Silva Street front land with plan for 3-storey multiple business and residence, close to Bel Air Park $15.6M. Phone Mr Boodram 692-2383, 623-2591, 2312064, 225-5198, Lady Abundance 661-1952, 225-2626, 225-3068, 615-0069, 227-6949, Mr. Darindra 626-4180, 226-1064.

LAND FOR SALE than 600 acres of land located on upper ECD, caretaker's quarters, storage for seedling, paddy and fertiliser storage canal. Serious enquiries only. Tel. 609-8452, 678-1454.  for bond, hotel, apartment complex, Blygezight 120 x 60 - $36M, neg, Austin St. 134 x 56 - $36M, Kitty 8 000 sq ft - $22M, Phone Vice President 225-2626, 6180000, 225-2626, 623-2591, 2261064, 227-6863, 615-0069  land in Duncan St. for 4-storey office complex, bond, school, apartment $40M. Phone 627-0288, Mr. Ramsayoe 6180000, Mr Alysious Pereira 6232591, Mr. Darindra 615-0069. to Brickdam, $75M suitable for 5-storey complex, hotel Mr Ramsohoye 618-0000, Mr Pereira 226-1064, Mr. Darindra 615-0069, 225-2626, 227-6863, 225-5198\  land deal! Adventure, Linden Highway, road to river 152 acres, $240 000/acre. Norbert A De Freitas Associates. 592-6092302/6516, 645-2580 Email defreitasassociates@gmail.com 30' x 65' - $11M, Kitty 77x39 - $16M, Vista del mar 65x120 - $15M, Mon Repos 40x80 - $6.5M, Republic Gardens $12M, Republic Park 60x120. Call 6842244. Email kerronboston@yahoo.com the only double lot in Continental Park in excess of 7 000 sq ft plus reserve $22M neg. Phone Sir Boodram 692-3831, Sir Darindra 615-0069, Sir Louie Pereira 623-2591, 231-2064, Lady Super Abundance 661-1952, 225-2626, 225-5198, 225-3068.  Street: Commercial, between Camp and Alexander Streets 117' x 31' $53M neg.. Norbert A. De Freitas Associates 592-609-2302/6516, 645-2580 Email defreitasassociates@gmail.com    land in Bel Air Village for hotel, bond, 5stor e y, s t u d e n t s ' d o r m $42M. Phone Vice President Patrick Pereira 669-3350, Vice P r e s i d ent Ramsohoye 6180000, 623-2591, 227-6863, 2252626, 667-7812.  with 20ft driveway Dennis Street $17M, Sec. 'M' 90 x 50 plus reserve $17M, Kitty 8 000 sq. ft - $19M, one house in McDoom close to main road $9M. Phone Mr Darindra 6150069, 618-0000 Vice President Alysious Pereira 623-2591, 2276863, 226-1064, 225-2626.  wish to advertise all land was made by the creator for different purposes. Go as high as you can to enjoy economy of height. Earl's Court LBI double lot 120 x 90 - $17M, Happy Acres parallel to the Main Road 100 x 50 - $16M, for business or 4-storey apartment land for bonds on the East Coast $28M, Kitty 8 000 sq. ft $20M, Da Silva St 70 x 35 - $14M, 9 000 sq. ft on Main Road 500 yards south of Chinese Embassy, Turkeyen 1.4 acres $38M, Campbellville 80 x 60 with lots of reserve $16M, Repub l i c P a r k $ 1 6 M , C o n t i nental Park double lot $35M, Croal Street 75 x 50 - $32M, 3 lots at 'AA' Eccles with mass i v e u nfinis h e d s t r u c t u r e $98M, plus reserve. Friendship $3.5M, Pearl 5 acres for gated community $45M neg. Phone , 225-3068, 226-1064, 227-6863, 2276964, 225-2626.  land is going to solve your business need, in Smyth close to Brickdam 120 x 60 the only land available for $55M neg All lands that would give you the same r e t u r n o n y o u r i n vestment $95M, talking of 5-storey c o m plex. Phone Lady Boston 6 8 4 - 2244, Lady Racel Jones 688-3434 , Master Darindra 6150069, 618-0000, 623-2591, 2252626, 225-3068, 2 26-1064 , E m a i l : tonyreidsrealty@hotmail.com

23 LAND FOR SALE  Parfaite Harmonie (100ft x 50ft) $1.8M, with foundation (30ft x 20ft) $1.5M, Parfaite Harmonie $1M, $1.2M, Herstelling $3M, Schoonord $1.8M. 675-7292.  Middle income first street $9M, sixth street $6.2M Atlantic Garedens, Thomas street Cummingsburg 40 by 242ft 70M, Hadfield street Lodge 45 by 171 ft, 38M, Campbellville fenced built up 50 ft by 18 60M, Kitty Shell road back land with drive way 12M, Kingston fourth street 60 by 120 ft 60M, Robb street 110 ft by 32ft, 56M, Bel Air Village House on double lots, 40M, E a r l ' s Av e n u e 5 0 M , S h e r i ff street 120 by 45ft, 130M, Mentore/Singh Realty 2251017, 623-6136.  businesses must think out of the box. They must adopt a new strategy. The Chinese are moving in some locations that land for bond/factory is cheap, 20 000 sq ft land close to the Chinese embassy for bond. $58M, 8 000 s q . f t o n the main road c l o s e t o t h e C h i n e se Embassy $54M for 4-storey fast food/ super m a r k e t 200-car parking. 1½ acres of land in Turkeyen for hostel, school, university, bond, Buy now, be decisive. Present, you have a boss, now decide. Phone Mr. Danhand r i 6 1 5 - 0 0 6 5 , M r. P a t r i c k P e r e i r a 6 6 9 - 3 3 50, M r. A l y s i o u s P e r e i r a 6 2 3 2591, 225-2709, 225-2626, 225- 3 0 6 8, 226- 1064, 227-6863, 225-5198 Seven days of h o t m ail: tonyreidsrealty.com.  lot in Dennis St, with driv eway 2 0 f e e t $ 1 7 M , Sec. 'M', 80 x 60, plus reserve for bond $1 9 M , D a S i l v a S t 80 x 50 $13M, Kitty Railway Embankment 8 0 0 0 s q . f t $ 2 0 M , l a n d has 20 ft driveways. V i c e Pre s i dent Drandia 615-0069, Vice P r e sident Alysious Pereira - 623-2591, Vice P r e s i d e nt Ramsayae 6180 0 0 0 , Vice President 225 2 6 2 6 , 2 2 6 - 1 0 6 4 , 667-7812. to let

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Eccles furnished house US$1000, 611-0315, 690-8625. fully furnished five-bedroom house, Atlantic Gardens. Call 681-3131, 653-6570.  Rooms, selfcontained and furnished $75 000 monthly. Call 226-9798. Gardens: 3-bedrooms apartment exclusive. 6139033. -bedroom furnished apartment in Georgetown $60 000. 622-8109.  rooms for single, working male. Tel. No. 6132647.  apartment at Triumph Village ECD. Tel: 2207937, 625-5257.  space: North Road top floor $70 000. Tel. 619-2525, 668-7230.  mixers to rent, long and short term periods. Call 6802723, 226-5351, 690-3484.  space 2500 sq. feet, Lamaha and Carmichael Streets. Call 225-8915 (office).  for single person only, Agriculture Road, Mon Repos. Tel. 684-4193.  4-bedroom house in Diamond New Scheme. Tel. 2654161.   2-bedroom fully furnished apartments, long and short term. Contact 645-0787. : Executive office space with air condition and parking. Tel. 642-0636. upper flat and 3-bedroom lower flat at Atlantic Gardens. Phone 650-4649, 2278858. Prices neg.

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 room and apartment $3 500, $4 000, $5 000, $6 000 daily. Call Julian 638-4505, 225-4709.

 apartment at Success, East Coast Demerara. AC, washroom, kitchen, dining. No parking. 642-3478, 675-9107.

 kitchen at Julian's Restaurant, Bar & Guest House $35 000 per week. Call 638-4505,, 225-4709.

 upper flat apartment at 62 Sandy Babb Street, fully furnished. Parking available. Tel. 621-8034, 679-8265.

 Air 2-bedroom furnished $110 000, Alexander Village 1-bedroom furnished $60 000, business spot on Norton Street $130 000. Raul 655-8361, 699-6811 Fabulous Homes Realty.

     

 spacious 3 bedroom apt. upstairs in residential area, US$120 per day and more apartments. 222-7986, 638-7232.

 furnished apartment in gated compound, 1-, 2- and 3bedroom self-contained AC, with fridge, stove, washer, dryer, hot and cold water, 24 hours security. Tel. 222-6681, 685-5940.  Lumber processing factory (i.e Woodmizer mill, band saw moulder etc), Eccles Industrial Site E.B.D., Middle Floor, Camp Street Area for office or business. Call Richard 609-7675, 233-2614.  and clean oneand two-bedroom, fully furnished apartment at Seaforth Street, Campbellville US$35 and US$60 daily, $80 000 and $100 000 monthly. 650-5354, 621-3094. - and two-bedroom unfurnished apartment at Cummings Street $60 000 and $80 000 monthly. Call 650-5354, 621-3094.  friends & relatives from overseas? Don't have enough space? Call 629-5138 for accommodation.  space, North Road/ downtown. Top floor. Price $70 000, Tel 619-2525  at 52 Hague Front, WCD. Call 644-4951.  2-bedroom apartment, 27 Liliendaal ECD. Contact Shim. Tel. 222-3475.  2 bedroom bottom flat fully grilled, 94 Shell Road Kitty. Tel 600-2735 No parking.  one bedroom apartment to let $50 000, $45 000. 650-6231, 697-0480.   upper flat to rent in Eccles, price $80 000.Contact 639-2728.  Street store Charlotte Street store space Berbice car park, property Jacaranda Avenue, Bel Air Park owner 688-7224, 2252319.  2-bedroom bottom flat with toilet and bath, Lot 73 Eccles, Old Road. Tel. 697-2883.  bond $500,000. Large Storage space Regent St. $500 000, monthly. 626-1150, 231-9181. 2-bedroom flat in Bel Air area US$$325, Queenstown US$900, Ogle US$500. 663-1728.  3-bedroom, AC, security, etc, fully furnished 3-bedroom AC, security, etc. Call 688-4321, 216-2782. -bedroom apartment with toilet and bath, located in Cummings Lodge. Single person only, student or worker, Tel. 2229123. -BEDROOM upstairs in Prashad Nagar close to Police Outpost 225-5045, 641-1852, 664-7945. : unfurnished and furnished executive apartment with all conveniences and parking. Tel. 225-0545.  two-bedroom top flat with all conveniences. Price $60 000. Contact Krishnadat Raghubir Tel. 6420636. -bedroom lower flat (3 steps up) at 340 East Street, Georgetown back house - $45 000 monthly. Contact Trudy 2254712, 696-2435.  2-bedroom concrete cottage (building in the yard), Block 8, Mon Repos, ECD, $40 000 monthly neg. Tel: 231-7568, 643-5797.

front business space, 12ft x 19ft - $100 000 at Julian Restaurant in Cummings Street, Georgetown. 225-4309, 6384505.  rental or sale approximately 3 acres land and building at Enmore Estate Road. Seriously enquiries only. Call 231-4172, 231-7839. -bedroom upstairs in Newtown Kitty, preferably decent working person, university student or Christian. $60 000 neg. Tel. 227-1354, 618-9117. -EN-HOOP Junction: Suitable for business, games station, stationery shop, photo-copying and printing centre, internet, lessons. Call 680-9905.  concrete bond 87'x32, lots of yard space suitable for CarMart, etc. Public Road McDoom 233-0570 (No agents.).         Office space, fully furnished. 1200 sq.ftUS$2000.     Palace and Restaurant, 344 and 345 Middle and East Streets. For sale by owner only. Contact 656-9835, 1-908-456-/ 6683.  Street: One & twobedroom furnished apartments, hot & cold, AC, Internet, US$20 daily. Rates neg. for monthly visitors. Tel: 2275852/638-4404.   bottom flat two bedroom apartment amount $100 000 including water and electricity. Call 227-4910, 6823813.  3-storey property at David Street between Alexander and Vlissengen Road dimension 100 ft by 30 ft. Tel. 646-0336, 675-6647, 231-5876.     ,          2-bedroom apartments, fully furnished at 6 Seaforth Street, Campbellville. Price US$35 & US$60 daily. Call 650-5354, 621-3094.  'D' NON PARIEL (Ocean Front)- New 2 bedroom property- $45,000. JEWANRAM: 227-1988/ 623-6431/ 626-5260/ 657-8887.  AA/ LAMAHA GARDENS- Spacious and Secure unfurnished property.-US$900. JEWANRAM: 227-1988/ 6236431/ 626-5260/ 657-8887.  Vegetarian shop at Merriman's Mall. Tel. 223-6862, 642-6381.  Nagar US$800 fully furnished, Lamaha Springs $140 000, studio apartments $60 000, D\Urban Street fully furnished $140 000. Call 684-2244.  2-bedroom apartment, fully grilled with AC, Enachu Street Section 'K' available from April 15 $90 000 monthly. Contact - 227-4992 between 08:00hrs and 17:00hrs. $60 000 - $100 000 - US$1200, Section 'K' US$1200, Atlantic Gardens US$600 - US$800, Subryanville US$1000, many more. Diana 2272256, 626-9382.  three-bedroom bottom flat and top flat, front house, hospital vicinity, on East Street, fully grilled, has air conditioner, overhead tank, parking facilities, phone line. Phone 225-3756, 678-1913.

 Gardens semi furnished 3 bedroom house, AC, security system US$950 Norbert A De Freitas Association -6092302, 609-6516, 645-2580, E m a i l : defreitasassociates@gmail.com  fully furnished studio apartment, situated in a secure and gated compound, suitable for a couple or a single person. short-term and long-term rental. Call 699-6891,  (Gas Station Road)- Spacious lower apartment. 2 bedrooms -$55,000; 1 bedroom$45,000. JEWANRAM: 2271988/ 623-6431/ 626-5260.  Margot, East Coast, Demerara 1 furnished/unfurnished 2-bedroom with toilet and bath and kitchen. Serious enquiries only. 660-0943. : Newly renovated onebedroom apartment fully grilled, 24 hours water system and surveillance camera. Call 650-1471.  bottom flat for any kind business, was a Chinese restaurant and liquor bar, one 2-bedroom house needs good tenant at 6 Uitvlugt, West Coast, Demerara. Tel. 277-3415, 664-6099.  apartment in Bent Street, Wortmanville, US$30 per day. Contact 226-3309, 2181033, 678-4267.  to rent close to U G, shared accommodation call: 625- 8585 also to rent, one five bedroom house .  bottom flat 2 bedroom apartment, Betterhope ECD Tel:609-3311, 614-4841.  and tiled apartment AC, hot and cold, internet, US$25 daily. 231-6061, 621-1524. No private call. Monthly neg.  2-bedroom bottom flat with inside toilet & bath, located at Chateau Margot ECD. Tel 6902758/686-7137.  Acres, Bel Air Springs, Atlantic Gardens, Kitty, South Ruimveldt, Eccles, Diamond. Atlantic Gardens apartment. Tel. 227-3582, 642-7613 nugenhomes@hotmail.co.uk -bedroom apartment furnished or unfurnished, hot and cold, AC, Bel Air Park. Tel. 6691114, 614-0949.  concrete 3-bedroom bottom flat, spacious living quarters, telephone, parking, toilet and bath, EBD. Decent working couple. Tel. 668-5384, 6483342.  and rooms daily, weekly, business space. Tel. 621-5282.  prime three-storey commercial building with car park, located on North Road, between Oronoque and Albert Streets. Contact 626-6909, 6427963, 669-0855.  (2) bedroom apartment, fully furnished, AC included short term or long term, Tel. 225-0071 home, cell 6005473, 724-7420, 115 Thomas Street Kitty, Georgetown.  $90 000, Section 'K' US$1200, Queenstown US$800, Bel Air US$900, Atlantic Gardens US$600 - US$800. Many more Diana 227-2256, 626-9382. QUEENSTOWN - Bottom flat suitable for storage bond size (1160 sqft). Price $100,000 neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 2257276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 6436353.

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 GARDENS Fully furnished Executive 3 bedroom house. Price USD $1800. Contact Royal Real Estate 2257276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 6436353.

 ground floor for business $75 000, ideal for doctor\s clinic, money transfer, teacher\s lessons, electronic gadgets, boutique, barber ship and hair salon, etc. Call 225-0571, 638-0787.

         

 AND REGENT STREETS - Commercial space on ground floor. Size 1645 sq ft. Price USD $2400 (as is). Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.

 spot: Could be used as boutique, bond, cell shop, church, snackette, wholesale/retail shop, drinks shop, pharmacy, internet cafe, etc. Contact 646-0668. Call from 15:00hrs to 18:00hrs.  STREET SECTION K C/VILLE- unfurnished 3 bedroom house can be rented as office. Price $1700 USD neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 665 7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  close proximity to Sheriff Street - brand new 3 storey concrete building. Suitable for business, school, residence etc. Price USD $12,000. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  - 3 storey concrete building suitable for school. Building size 10,250 sq ft. Price USD $5000. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  - Semifurnished 3 bedroom house with office space on ground floor. Price USD $1600. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353. , ECD: One 3bedroom upper flat apartment with all conveniences, quiet and secure neighbourhood, with space for parking. Decent Indian or Amerindian family preferred, $35 000 monthly. Tel. 229-6691.  - bottom flat suitable for office/residence. Price USD $1200. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.     (Ocean Front)- New 2 bedroom property -45,000.      - Spacious 3 bedroom property with parking for small vehicle- $90,000       , E.C.D- 3 bedrooms upper apartment $40,000.                STREET, ALBERTOWN - 3 storey concrete building. Suitable for school, embassy, office complex, call centre, medical complex etc. Price USD $6,000 neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  STREET brand new executive offices. Size per unit 1650 sq ft. Price USD $2200 neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 6857887, 643-6353.   GARDENS - unfurnished 4 bedroom house can be used as office or residence. Price USD $1500 neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.         , GEORGETOWN - office space available suitable for consultants, accounting firm, lawyers etc. Price USD $900 neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  GARDENS Fully furnished Executive 5 bedroom house. Price USD $3000 neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.

 STREET - furnished 3 bedroom house. Price USD $1350. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  STREET, BOURDA - 3 storey concrete building. Suitable for store, restaurant and bar, etc. Price USD $10,000 neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  NAGAR - furnished executive flats with modern amenities. Price $1500 neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 2257276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 6436353.  STREET, NORTH CUMMINGSBURG - furnished 3 bedroom top flat Price $150,000 and unfurnished 3 bedroom bottom flat can be used for business, apartment, office etc. Price 150. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  Street 1 bedroom $50 000 neg, Duncan Street 2 bedroom $120 000, Alberttown 3 bedroom unfurnished $100 000, Durban street furnished $120 000 and 1 bedroom $45 000. Call 6628969, 644-5128.  wooden house $70,000, Agricola Public Road. 2 bedroom house in Diamond $90,000. Brand new 5 bedroom house in Diamond $ 2 0 0 , 0 0 0 , various business space, $100,000 Tel. 2163120(office), 667-6644.  STREET, NORTH CUMMINGSBURG - furnished 3 bedroom top flat Price $150,000 and unfurnished 3 bedroom bottom flat can be used for business, apartment, office etc. Price 150. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  furnished house in immaculate condition at Lamaha Gardens suitable for residence and office US$2500, AC, hot and cold, parking, etc, one modern 3bedroom apartment at Campbellville US$1300, AC, hot and cold, parking, etc, one bond 135 000 sq. foot at BV US$10000. Call 219-4535, 661-7169.       B S c h a s more than 20,000 hrs in Real Estate Investment and Economic Transform a t i o n of People Economic Gr o w t h . We have rental from US$1500, in Bel Air P a r k , a m b assador's residence in University Gardens Le Resouvenir, Lama Ave with pool, Jacaranda Ave. with large lawns US$2000,Prashad Nagar US$100 0 , a p t . f r o m U S $ 7 0 0 , b o n d 8 0 0 0 sq ft, smal l a n d l a r g e o f f i c e s p a c e up to 1500 0 sq foot; state of the art hote l a n d o f f ice c o m plex with income of U S$40 000 m o n t h l y ; 2 a c r e s o f l an d i n t h e city for hotel, and any complex MainStreet 2 ½ acres US$5M, Water Stre e t 4 a cres for hotel, hotel on 5 acres of land overlooking the sea US$5M; another o verl o o k i n g the sea US$1.5M, income US$15000; riverside land residential land at LBI - $10M; Republi c Park $8M, Diam ond $ 7 M , S e c . ' K ' $2 0 M , B e l Air P a r k $ 2 5 M , G a r n ett double lot $ 4 2 M , Phone 2252626, 231-2064, 225-2709, 2261064, 227-6949, 227 - 6 8 6 3 , 6 6 7 - 7 812. 619-7945.

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 Street, Kitty: 3-bedroom front house, 1 self-contained room, tub, washroom, hot and cold, 2 washrooms, 2 AC, ceiling fans in all rooms, breezy verandah and all rooms beautifuly lacquered fully grilled, private driveway for 3 vehicles. Suitable for foreigners. Call 225-3262, 676-6948.  World #1 Realtor Mister Terry Redford Reid 667 - 7 8 1 2 , 225-6 8 5 8 , 2 2 5 - 7 1 6 4 , 2 2 6 1 0 6 4 , 2 2 5 - 2626, 231-2 0 68, 61 9-7945. Ha ve the executive rental reduced by 35%, Prashad Nagar US$1000, Jacar anda Ave. Bel Air Park U S $ 2 0 0 0 , 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$3 75, 10 000 sq ft office space for technologybusiness, Lamaha G a r d ens US$1500, Lama Ave, Bel A i r P a r k US$180 0 , B e l A i r P a r k o n t h e round about US$1000, Prashad Nagar US$1500, land from $11 million, ri v e r s i d e land hotels with US$35 0 0 0 m o n t h rental a n d office space US$40 000 month properties from $14 million. 225-2626, 225-5198, 226-1064, 623-2591, 6693350            US$3000; -US$3000, US$1500; (Executive 3 bedrooms furnished property, parking, hot/cold etc) US$2000; US$2500/ US$1500/ US$1000;   US$2000/ US$1000;- US$1200;   (furnished)           (3 storied commercial)-US$14,000/ US$10,000/US$3000;  US$5,000;  : New Commercial B u i l d i n g ;                  - Fully furnished office space- US$2000; - US$1500;  (Manufacturing building, 5000 sq. ft)US$1500;   US$800;   $100,000/ $70,000/$50,000;                                 - US$1000/ US$950/ US$600;   US$750;KITTY- (Furnished)$ 1 6 0 , 0 0 0 / $ 6 5 , 0 0 0 ;   US$500;        $90,000;  (2 bedrooms lower)- $45,000;    (2 bedrooms l o w e r ) - $ 5 0 , 0 0 0 ;      (1 bedroom)- $40,000;  (Lower)- $55,000;     $45,000.                   (furnished)US$1500; (2 bedrooms fully furnished lower)US$1100;    furnished-US$900/ unfurnished US$600;   US$500;   $90,000;- (Upper Furnished)$150,000/ Lower unfurnished)$65,000;  (2 bedrooms lower- $45,000/ $55,000;    (Lower)- $50,000;   (1 bedroom)$40,000.               

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PROPERTY FOR SALE

 have rental from US$800 in    beautiful 2-storey concrete property, 4 self-contained rooms, large den , l a r g e l i v ing room, family room, t e l e v i s i o n r o om, beautiful kitchen, fully air con d i t i o n e d , h o t a n d c o l d f a c i l i ties, land space. Price US$ 2 5 0 0 , u n f u r n i s h e d .              2s t o r e y c o n c r e t e p r o p e r t y, master room, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, family ro o m , d e n , v e r a n d a h , h o t a nd cold fac i l i t i e s , semi-furnished, secur i t y c a m e r a s , l a nd s p a c e US $ 1 5 0 0.    2-storey concrete property, fully air conditioned 3 bedrooms, unfurnished US$2000, (neg).  2-storey concrete property l a r g e l i v i n g a r e a , 4 self-contained rooms hot a n d c o l d f a c i l i t i e s , g e n e r a t o r, u n f urnished US$1500 neg.  middle floor suitable for business $175 0 0 0 .  : Beautiful 2-storey concrete property in perfect con d i t i o n , 4 b e d r o o m s , h o t a nd cold facilities, master room, family room, den, air-conditioned, parkin g space for vehicle US$2500. Do call u s o n Tel. 225-6858, 225-7164, 688-1885 Call Te r r e n c e 6 6 7 7 8 1 2 . W e are situated at 247 'D' Forshaw &Oronoque

2 flat house in Eccles, 3 bedroom upper flat, 2 bedroom lower flat $30M. 639-2728.

 bedroom furnished Bel Air Park apartment $80 000, one fully 3 bedroom Bel Air Park US$120, ground floor business space 30 x 30 ft Charlestown $140 000 neg, 1st floor two rooms office space, Albertotwn in secure environment US$1200, two bedroom top flat apartment Campbellville $40 000, three bedroom executive house AC, hot and cold, filtered water, new modern furnishings, etc US$3000 neg, one bedroom apartment fully furnished, secure, phone, parking in residential area US$700, one bedroom apartment Queenstown unfurnished $35 000, two bedroom apartment furnished secure, phone, etc $100 000, two bedroom apartment furnished secure phone etc $120 000 neg, three bedroom top flat in quiet area fully furnished $150 000, three bedroom bottom lat unfurnished for business $150 000 ideal for doctor, dentist, consultant, etc whole building available for one tenant as well, three bedroom bunglow Parfait $45 000, two bedroom unfurnished, Bel Air Park USD$1000, one bedroom semi furnished apartment Lamaha Gardens $65 000. 227-2612, 2231877, 627-8314, 655-0755.  and unfurnished 3-bedroom top flats in Queenstown and South Ruimveldt Park. Call 644-2099. /executive rental: Wonderful 7-bedroom property for office & residence at Atlantic Ville, East Coast Demerara. Price US$2000. Call Mr Darin 6150069, 225-2626, 225-5198, 2253069, 225-2709, 231-2064.

PROPERTY FOR SALE PROPERTY FOR SALE

 to rent, sell, buy? Room, house, floor space? Call 687-8168.  in Alberttown, corner lot. Price neg. Tel. 6178255.  house, 6 self-contained rooms on EBD, swimming pool, roof gardens, etc, US$600 000 neg. Tel. 623-9015.  EBD: Two-storey concrete and wooden property. Tel. 655-3817.  NORTH East Street Lodge, South half back building. Tel. 644-9743. -bedroom house, corner lot, Section A Block Y Golden Grove, EBD. Call 226-3562, 6455523. Front land with a small wooden house in East Coast Demerara. Contact 657-8086.

 2-storey concrete building (30x40) land (50x80). Price $8.2M neg. Contact Sanjay on 662-3842.   Sukoo St. Berbice new structure (two houses) neg. Contact 665-5776.  farm at Yarrowkabra, house and land at Windsor Forest, WCD. 10 acres at Moblissa. Call 686-4994, 225-3070.                   house in 1st Bridge, Diamond and one in 4th Bridge, Herstelling New Scheme. Call Narine 688-1657.  two-storey house in Republic Park. No Agents. Only serious enquiries. Tel. 681-6066,614-7929. -BERDROOM,               property, prime location (land 200' x 50') store front 72' x 24', bond 87' x 32', extra space for 15 cars Public Road, McDoom. Tel. 233-0570 (No agent).\  property, 25 Mon Repos Public Road ECD, opposite the market, seaside corner. Price $70M neg. Call 220-9889.  wooden and concrete house at 34 Lyng Street, Charlestown. If interested, come in person.  buyer only - $5.5M, D'Urban Street, near Mandela. Call 610-8282, 671-9614. and lands, for sale and rental. Call with your request. Call Neil 610-8282, 671-9614. -BEDROOM, 2-storey house at Good Hope ECD. Price neg. Tel. 699-9636, 234-1182.  St. US$1.5M, Camp and Lamaha Streets US$2M, North Road $80M. Real Deal Realty - 647-0856, 668-4781.  concrete 2 flat house at 47 Happy Acres ECD, fully furnished 3 bedrooms top flat, hot and cold bath, big yard space. Call 2252902, 673-1095.  two-storey concrete 5bedroom property, parking for 3 vehicles, in Georgetown $48M neg. Contact Mr Alexander Pereira 669-0943, 231-2064 or Mr Louie Pereira 623-2591.  three-storey business property @ Middle Street Georgetown. 2 business properties on Whim Public Road, Berbice. Tel 619-7134, 2256481 farm, 20 acres at Yarrowkabra, 8 fully equipped chicken pens, 4 workers' houses, storage bond. Attractively priced. Call 220-2599, 22-4975. -STOREY concrete house, 3 bedrooms, 1 self-contained with AC, laundry room, located at Mon Repos, ECD $33M. Tel. 642-2116  3-storey Robb Street store, 4-store store Charlotte Street, 4-storey store North Road Lacytown. 225-2319, 688-7224. Owner.  3 lots $26M, Providence $30M and $29M, Land of Canaan $15M, New Grove $20M no repairs Queenstown $65M. Call 662-8969, 644-5128.  2-storey business property, 3 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartment, 5 rooms in upper, flat shop at lower flat, transported $39M neg. Naresh Persaud 225-9882, 6812499, 660-0023.  & Oronoque Business property between Regent and Robb reduced from $45M to $39M. 641-1800.

PROPERTY FOR SALE  Market: Double, front stalls facing Regent Street, for electronics cellphone p h a r m a c y, j e w e l l e r y, c o s m e t i c s . 6 4 1 1800.  Park corner lot 3 bedrooms upper, 2 bedrooms lower, 53'x25' lot 90'x60', $38M Norbert A De Freitas Associates 609-2302, 609-6516, 645-2580. E m a i l defreitasassociates@gmail.com Key bar/lounge guest house: 5 bedrooms AC, kitchen, bar and entertainment equipment deal $36M, Norbert A De Freitas Associates, 609-2302, 609-6516, 645-2580 Email defreitasassociates@gmail.com OF CANAAN profitable and popular bar lounge/snackette/ store. Building 59' x 50', 111' x 144' - $90M neg. Norbert A De Freitas Associates 609-2302/6516, 6452580 Email defreitasassociates@gmail.com  and Land for Sale Two Storyed Wooden and Concrete House, Fifth Street Alberttown Georgetown. $40 Million Dollars Negotiable. Contact: Mr. George Tel: 231-6278 Or Dr: Thasana Teekah Tel: 626-0993  Street $25M, Guysuco Gardens (UG) $45M, Bel Air Park $55M, Lamaha Gardens $40M, Brickdam $75M, Thomas Street opposite Prashad Hospital $65M, Sheriff Street (business) $155M, Ogle wit h s w i m ming pool $135M, Thomas Street land (150x40) $75M, Robb Street land (110x32) $60M, North Road $70M, Camp Street land (200x75) US$1.5M. Call Vish Realty - 612-7377. Ideal for two families. property in Bent St - $16.5M, Phone Mr. Darindra 615-0069, 2261064, 618-0000, Mr Pereira 6232591, 225-2626. 225-5198, 2312064, 226-1064.     A d e l a i d e a n d Evans Streets Charlestown, Georgetown, Georgetown, Lot No. 41 Section 'A', NO. 53 Village, Corentyne, Berbice. Contact 233-6811, 679-3448.  St, S/C/ burg 2-storey house on land 250ft x 38ft, ideal for big investment $72M neg. Nasresh Persaud 225-9882, 681-2499.  Street, Georgetown 2-flat residential commercial lot, size 69'x38' was $58M now $55M Norbert A. De Freitas Associates 6092302, 609-6516, 645-2580, E m a i l defreitasassociates@gmail.com  Park, gated, 3-bedroom flat house was $18M, now $17M for quick sale. Norbert A. De Freitas Associates -609-2302, 609-6516, 645-2580, E m a i l defreitasassociates@gmail.com house 194 x 184 ft - $16M, 3-bedroom house West Bank Demerara, $22M Alberttown $55M, Berbice $45M, Eccles $18M, Renell Odetta Jordon 663-1728.   20% on all executive properties $60M, 30% discount on $24M, and below, 15% discount on land $18M. Phone 667-7812, 225-6858 , 225-2626 Terrence Reid.  wooden building, Agricola Public Road $9M neg. Land with foundation $6.8M, One domectic/commercial semi- four storey - Albertown $ 1 5 0 M . Tel. 216-3120(office), 667-6644.             ( 2 building require work) $25M, near Regent Street $35M, Mc Doom $19M, Lamaha Gardens $55M, East Coast Public Road $130M many more Diana 227-2256, 626-9382.

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 2 buildings need repairs $25M, near Regent Street $37M, East Coast $20M, McDoom $19M, Herstelling $10M, Lamaha Gardens $55M, Continental Park $65M. Diana 227-2256, 626-9382.

 BABB STREET KITTY - 2 storey wooden and concrete Income Property. Price $64 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 6857887, 643-6353.

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

 WBD: almost brand new 5 bedroom house for sale, mast e r r o o m a n d all rooms self-c ontained with AC and fans, open concept kitchen/ dining/living room, large walk-in pantry, office/ library room and a powder room. Beautiful landscape and wrap around patio. Priced to sell- $75 Million. Tel. 59 2 - 6 2 4 - 8 7 0 4 , 5 9 2-6849203.

 2 family concrete house upper flat 3 bedroom lower flat 2 bedroom. Price $56 million. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 665-7400, 6857887, 643-6353.

- 3 storey Investment Property. Currently renting as apartments and offices. Price $100,000,000 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 2257276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 6436353.

 E.B.D - brand new Executive concrete house, upper flat 4 bedroom and lower flat 2 apartments Price $53 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 665-7400, 6857887, 643-6353.

 ROAD - brand new 3 storey concrete building with roof garden. Currently renting as hotel and bar. Price $115,000,000 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 6857887, 643-6353.

 BACKLANDS 3 bedroom flat house on corner lot, repairs needed Price $14 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.

 ST, KITTY - Investment property on corner. Suitable for any business. Price $55 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 665-7400, 6857887, 643-6353.

 W.B.D- brand new 5 bedroom executive house with extra house lot. Price $70 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.

 HOPE E.B.D (Gated Community) - Executive modern four bedroom concrete houses with swimming pool. On single lot $30 million, with double lot $36 million. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.

 STREET, NORTH CUMMINGSBURG - land with a wooden and concrete building. Size 38 X 242. Price $72 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353. OLD ROAD E.B.D - 2 family wooden and concrete house repairs needed. Price $16 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 6857887, 643-6353.  DAZZLE HOUSING SCHEME, E.B.D - 2 family house upper flat 4 bedroom, lower flat 2 bedroom apartments. Price $4 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353  ROAD KITTY: two family concrete property suitable for business Price $45 million. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  REPOS E.C.D- Modern 4 bedroom concrete property inclusive of 1 master room. Price $34 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 2257276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  E.B.D - Modern 2 family concrete house. Price $35 million. Contact Royal Real Estate on 2257276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353. OF CANAAN- 4 bedroom concrete house just off the public road. Price reduce to $14.5 million. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  NAGAR - Investment property. 3 bedroom upper flat and 2 bedroom lower flat. Price $ 56.5 million for quick sale . Contact Royal Real Estate on 2257276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 6436353  - Investment property on corner. Suitable for business, apartment complex, hotel or dream house etc. Land size 6500 SqFt.Price $85 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 225-7276, 665-7400, 6857887, 643-6353.  STREET, ALBERTOWN - 3 storey concrete investment property. Suitable for school, embassy, office complex etc. Price $150 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 2257276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 6436353.  close proximity to Sheriff Street - brand new 3 storey concrete building. Suitable for business, school, residence etc. Price USD $1.3 Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 643-6353.

 E.B.D - 2 family wooden and concrete house upper flat 4 bedroom, lower flat 2 bedroom apartment repairs needed. Price $16 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 2257276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 6436353. E.B.D - unfinished 3 bedroom house. Land size 58 X 120. Price $21 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate on 2257276, 665-7400, 685-7887, 6436353.  STREET, KITTY Income Property upper flat 3 bedroom, lower flat two 2 bedroom apartments with 8FT driveway. Price $36 million neg. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 6657400, 685-7887, 643-6353.  S T R E E T, BOURDA - 2 wooden building on double lot. Price $140 million. Contact Royal Real Estate 225-7276, 665-7400, 6857887, 643-6353.  for sale Rasville brand new $11M, Kitty $25M, $28M, $35M, Kingston $18M, South $18M, Meadow Brook Gardens $65M, fully furnished, Kitty $17M, Call 684-2244 Email kerronboston@yahoo.com  (2 buildings require work) $25M, near Regent Street $35M, McDoom $19M, Lamaha Gardens $55M, AA Eccles $56M, East Coast Public Road (business) $130M, West Coast (new) $27M. Diana 227-2256, 626-9382.   JOHN 609-9233 Campbellville 6-bedroom $22M,, Tucville huge $28M, Alberttown 5-bedroom with two extra lots $55M, Ocean Front lands $15M neg, Campbellville 4-bedroom $22M, Houston Garden US$1.5M, La Parfaite harmonie 3-bedroom $7M.  house in Diamond $9M and one land in Continental Park 102 x 53 plus reserve $22M, for a mansion. Phone Mr. Boodram 6923831, Mr. Darindra 615-0069, Lady Abundance 661-1952, 2252709, 231-2064, 225-2626, 2253068, 226-1064, 225-5198, 2276949. -storey property in good condition at Lot 3-9 Sophia, Georgetown close to Liliendaal 101x 51 ft - $30M, front property at 59 Public Road Kitty Georgetown with small white wooden cottage $18M, corner lot at 82 Robb and Light Streets, Georgetown with two-storey concrete and wooden building, suitable for business and residence, reduced to $85M. Contact Trudy 225-4712, 696-2435. No agents

 in business environment. One two-storey concrete and wooden with derelict building behind on land, 31 x 118 ft $60M. New Amsterdam - concrete building factory 75 x 62 ft on land 12,768 sq. ft with additional land of 4 704 sq. ft - $60M. Wills/Vasco Realty and Lanscaping 227-2613, 223-1877, 627-8314, 655-0755.  609-8233: Vryheid's Lust 2 properties $11M neg, Bougainvillea $18M, Golden Grove 7 bedrooms $12M, Diamond 5bedroom $35M, Campbellville $21M, South 5-bedroom $21M, Eccles $60M, Enmore 5-bedroom $13.5M. Land 15M - 12M, Ocean Front. Park 3-storey house, 6 self-contained rooms with Jacuzzi, swimming pool, roof gardens with sauna and semi furnished kitchen with modern amenities $120 000 neg. Call Justin 664-7000.  Homes Realty, 51 Fourth Street, Alberttown, Georgetown 592-227-3582, 592-6427613 nugenhomes@hotmail.co.uk Eccles, South Ruimveldt, Mon Repos, Campbellville, Ogle, Blygezight Gardens, Alerttown, Atlantic Gardens  $2.5M (land), Enterprise $13.5M, Rasville $12M, Eccles $24M, Nandy Park $45M neg, Bougainvillea $18M Vryheid's Lust $11M neg, Campbellville $21M. Alicia 616-1442.  street business spot, Craig, Republic Park, Thomas Street, Diamond, Eccles Public Road $55M, Carmichael Street, Kitty $45M, East Ruimveldt, Sheriff Street, Robb Street. Land: Friendship size 115x450 (wharf side) $65M, Non Pareil, South Road, $55M, Alberttown. Tel. 227-0265.  location  Street, Kingston opposite the American Embassy. One (1) huge four storey concrete and steel building, 2 bedrooms on each f l a t , A C < h o t w a t e r, refrigerator and stove one ach floor and fully furn i s h e d , g e n e r a t o r. C a n b e u s e d f o r e m b a s s y, o f f i c e , apartments or residence. Price $180M . P r o p e r t y b e i n g sold with all equipment and furnishings inclusive. Serious enquiries 223-8634, 646-3251, 227-0464'    modern Pike North Ruimveldt ranch with master room $17M, Meadow Brook Gardens $35M, Tucville concrete new $27M, Providen c e $ 2 5 M , n e w r a n c h $13M, B e l A i r P a r k $ 4 5 M , P r a s h a d N a g a r $ 37M, Duncan St. $23M, Sec. 'M' Campbellville requires repairs $14M, D'Urban St. $15M, Bent St. business residence. Phone Lord Johnny Ramsohoye 225-2709, 618-0000, 227-6949, 2252626, 226-1064, 22 7 - 6 9 4 9 , 2 2 5 5198  Homes International Realty: Coldingen $14M neg, Rasville $14M neg, Enmore $8M neg, Camp b e l l v i l l e $ 1 5 M neg, Diamond 2 for 1 deal $1 5 M neg, Cove and John 2 homes 5 bedrooms $12M, 4-bedro o m $10M, McDoom Solid concrete $ 2 0 M, North Ruimveldt 7bedroom fixer upper, Nismes $6.5M, La Parfaite Harmonie $8.5M, 6-bedroom apar tment (4 2-br, 2 1-br) only $21M neg), corner lot 89x80 Albouystown. Ready to go now! And many more, call Ahaziah 613-3018

 Sam's Real Estate and Property Management has properties in David St, Subryanville $58M, La Parfaite Harmonie $19M, Kingston $20M, Princes St $11 . 5 M , O r o n o q u e St . L a n d $28M, Grove $7.5M, Bel Air Park $35M, Non Pareil (land) $8.5M, Diamond $4M (land) Rentals: South Ruimveldt Park $60 000 monthly, David St (Upper half), US$1500 monthly, Bond: 55ftx75 ft. Industrial Site Eccles. Tel 231-7052, 697-7842, 671-6653. HOMES INT'L NORTH $9M, Rasville $12M, Vryheid\s Lust $10M neg, Diam o n d $ 11 M , $ 2 7 M n e g , Lusignan $12M, Mon Repos $36M neg, Ogle $60M neg Land, Non Pareil $3M neg, Enterprise $4M neg, Annandale $7M neg, Mon Repos $5.5M, Eccles $7M. Co ntact Theresa 648-6033.

PROPERTYFORSALE  on all properties for this summer only. Sale! Sale! Sale! Business property immediately: East of Orange Walk in Charlotte Street $28M, 3-storey business propert y i n C r o a l S t r e e t r e q u i r e s repairs $32M, Bent S t r e e t a l m o s t new 2-sto r e y business property $!6M, South R u i m v e ldt Gardens resid e n c e $ 1 6 M , O g l e fully concrete new $49M, Tucville new $26M, Prashad Nagar executive $55M, Bel Air Park $55M, Kitty b u s i n e s s o r residence requires repairs, on 8 000 sq. ft $ 1 9 M , F o rs h a w o l d h o u s e $21M, 3-storey busin e s s c lose to Main Stree t $55M, Meadow B r o o k $45M, f u l l y concrete D'Urban B a c k l a n d s $ 3 0 M, New Section 'K' $42M, Lamah a G a r dens executive $68M, o n e r a n c h - s tyle Section 'M' 3-bedroom suites for el d e r l y $50M, fully concrete with excellent interior work, B e l A i r Gardens $130M 2 3 1 - 2 0 6 4 , 2 2 5 - 3 0 6 8 , 2 2 7 -6 8 6 3 , 2261064, 227-6949,

     Lot 185 Charlotte & King Streets, Maraj Builidng Tel. 227-0265, 227-1881, 6278057 D\Urban Street business spot, Craig, Republic Park, Thomas Street, Diamond, Eccles Public Road $55M, Carmichael Street, Kitty $45M, East Ruimveldt, Sheriff Street, Robb Street LAND: Friendship land size 115 x 450, wharf side $65M, Non Pareil, South Road $55M, Alberttown.  3-storey concrete building, Price $100M.  property in good condition. Price $18M.   beautiful 2-storey concret e p r o p e r t y 3 s e l f - c o n tained, 1 m a s t e r , l i b r a r y, television room, living room, upstairs ba c k verand a h , d o w n s t a i r s den, fully marble stone tile, family room pati o , g a r a g e p a r k i n g s p a c e , f o r 3 cars, needs cosmet i c s , l a n d s p a c e P r i c e $ 9 0 M, O g l e beautiful p r o p e r t y $90M,  $36M neg,  $120M beautiful home excellent condition in   $ 5 5 M n e g , Queenstown property $ 1 0 0 M . D o c a l l u s a t J oy Reid's Realty. We are located a t 2 4 7 (D) F o r s h a w a n d Oronoque Streets, Queenstown. Tel. 225-6858, 225-7164, 66778 12, email: joyreid.realty7@yahoo.com  are your own 20% Bent Street two family business $17M . Land in Da Silva Street 140x33 $16.8M, Meadow Brook ranch $12M, Lodge Scheme $14M, AA Eccles on double lot $78M, Lamaha Gardens Executive $64M, land in South Road 75x33 $38M, Charlotte Street $19M, S e c . M L a n d 80x60 $15M, Da Silva St Land 90x32 $16.5M, Smyth Street Land 120x60 $65M, Bel Air Park need repair $50M neg, Prashad Nagar $38M. Newtown corner land for fast food $36M, Mandela Ave 150x60 for Fast food by the Gymnasium $85M with 3-storey concrete building, Duncan Street corner land $35M, R o b b S t r e e t land $50M, LBI double lot $15M, D'Urban Backlands $20M. Phone Mr Boodram 692-3835, Lady Abundance 661-1952, 2312064, Lady Cameron 2252626, 225-2709, Mr Ramsohoye 615-0069.

  26% 26% 26% discount: Two-family concrete business and residence in the front of Happy Acres $32M, Dowding Street, Kitty wi t h d r i v e w a y $16M, BB Eccles $16M, South Ruimveldt Gardens $!6M, Light Street $21M, Second building with 12 ft drive way $!4M, David Street Subryanville wi t h 1 4 f t driveway $16M, West Ruimveldt c o n c r e t e flat house $4.9M, Dazel l H o u sing Scheme $11 M , L a P e n i tence bu s i n e s s a n d r e s i dence with reserve for 20 cars $11M, Meadow Brook old house $12M, L o d g e $ 1 4 M , Middle Road La Penitence with 20ft driveway 4 apartments $15M, second ranch concrete $38M, Garnett St. business and r e s i d e n c e $ 3 2 M . P h o n e M r. Budram 6 9 2 - 38 3 1 , Mr D a r i n d r a 6 1 5 - 0069, Mr. A. Pereira 623-2591, Mrs Hercules 661-1952, 225-2626, 225-2709, 225-5198..  3-storey con c r e t e building, Price $100M.     property in good condition. Price $18M.   beautiful 2-store y c o n c r e t e p r o p erty 3 self-co n t a i n e d , 1 m a s t e r , l i b r a r y, t e l e v i s i o n r o o m , living room, upstairs ba c k v e r a n d a h , d o w n s t a i r s d e n , f u l l y m a r b l e s t o n e tile, family ro o m p a t i o , g a r a g e p a r k in g s p a c e , f o r 3 cars, needs cosmet i c s , l a n d s p a c e Price $ 9 0 M,O g l e b e a u t i f u l p r o p e r t y $90M,  $36M neg,   $120M beautiful home excellent condition i n       $ 5 5 M n e g , Queenst o wn property $100M. Do call us at Joy R e i d ' s R e a l t y. W e a r e l o cated at 247 (D) Forshaw and Oronoque S treets , Q u e e n s t o w n . Te l . 2 2 5 - 6 8 5 8 , 22 5 - 7 1 6 4 , 667-7812, e m a i l : joyreid.realty7@yahoo.com

PROPERTYFOR FORSALE VEHICLES SALE built two flat concrete building a t D i a m o n d N e w Scheme. T h e upstairs consists of two self-contained bedrooms with bu i l t - i n c l o s e t s , a spac i o u s k i t c hen, dining and living rooms along with a large verandah at t h e b a c k . T h e lower flat has a two-bedroom apartment and a l a r g e a r e a that could be used as a bon d o r f or any business. The yard has a conc r e t e fen c e w i t h s p i k e s a n d r a z o r wire above it. T h ere is also a laundry and a generator room downstairs along with a fully tiled c a r p o r t . A c o m plete water supply is available including six tanks a n d p u m p . A s k i n g p r i c e: $42M. Interested p ersons can contact owner at 693 2531.  on all properties for this summer only. UG Gardens $140M, Republic Park $30M, Nandy Park 4 apartments $32M, Middle Road La Penitence land size 140 x 60 $17M, second Street Alberttown business and residence $45M, 5th St. Alberttown massive concrete $48M, Eccles $14M, Kitty Sandy Babb St. two properties on double lot $38M, Lamaha St Queenstown apartment complex $58M. Phone Vice President 231-2064, 225-3068, 2 2 7 - 6 8 6 3 , 2 2 6 - 1 0 64, 2276949, 225-2626.  Street three stories concrete building 1.8M US, Thomas street, Cummingsburg three stories 80M, Middle street, Cummingsburg, three stories near hospital 120M, Lamaha street,Cummingsburg three stories wooden and concrete 155M, Sheriff street business 150M, Quamina street, commercial 160M, Broad street triple lots with building 170M, Queenstown three stories Colonial building need repairs 75M, Charlotte Street near Oronoque concrete 25M, AA Eccles 70M, Garnett street C/Ville 50M, Republic Park, B e l A i r Vi l l a g e H o u s e o n double lots 40M, New Hope gated new executive house with swimming pool 42M, South Ruimveldt Garden concrete 30M, others Mentore/ Singh Realty 225-1017,6236136.  concrete Section 'K' $44M, 7-apartment William St. c o n c r e t e b u i l d i n g reduced from $60M to $ 5 0 M , K i t t y house requires . r e p a ir on 8 000 sq. ft $19 M , M i d d l e Road La Penitence $ 1 6 . 5 M , a l m o s t Regent and Oronoque St. $36M, Charl o t t e S t r e e t E a s t o f Orange Walk $28M, South Ruimv e l d t Gardens $ 66M, Meadow Brook concrete $45M, executive Republic P a r k $ 4 8 M , L a m a h a Gardens 3 self-contained $70M, Prash a d N a g a r 6 - b e d r o o m $58M, busine s s 3 - s t o r e y Quamina Street $85M, Bel Air Gardens on double lot $140M, Subryanville $58M, Alberttown concrete b u s i n e s s $40M, New Hav en 4 selfc o n t a i n e d $ 80M, 3-be d r o o m new concrete Ogle $ 4 8 M , Bel Air Park $52M, Croal St. 3-storey require repairs $30M, 4 lots in AA Eccles w i t h i n comp l e t e c a t h e d r a l style structure requires $ 2 0 M t o c o m p lete, plus reserve an d p l a c e f o r l a k e $90M neg. , M r. D a r e n d r a 6 1 5 - 0 0 6 9 , Vic e P resiednt Alysious Per e i r a 623-2591, Vice Pre s i d e n t J h o n n y Ramsahoye 2 2 5 - 2 7 0 9 , V i c e President Darindra 615-0069, 225-2626, 225-30 6 8 , 2 2 7 - 6 8 6 3 , 2 2 6 106 4 , 667-781 2 , f a c e b o o k To n y R e i d R e a l t y 7 d a y s a week 24 hours a day all holidays and all prices are negotiable.

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 b a r g a i n s N o rton S t r eet - $14 M , Bent Stree t b u s i n e s s a nd resid e n c e - $ 1 6 M , e x ecutive Prashad Nagar mansion double lot - $85M, 8 a p t . a p a r t m e n t c o mplex was - $120M, n o w $85M, Sec. 'K' Ca mpbellville $23M, Alberttown con crete 5 bedrooms $46M, other for - $19M, and $30M, South Ruimveldt Gardens - $19M, F e s t i v a l City - $14M Charlotte Street business and resid e n c e b y B ourda Market $26M , Cumming s S t re e t - $ 3 4 M , Me a d o w B r o ok - $28M, D 'Urban Street for double lot for 5-storey $25M, Phone Lord Alysious Perei ra - 623-2591, 227-6949, 225-2709, 231-2064, 227-6863, 226-1064, 227-6 8 6 3 , 225-5198, 6 6 7 -78 1 2 tonyreidsrealty@hotmail.com

 breed Labador pups. 625-0345.

 your year for 28% discount on all properties. Happy Acres 2-storey concrete $24M, Providence Stadium new $16M, concrete Republic Park $3 6M, Eccles concrete $34M, South Ruimveldt Gard e n s $ 1 2 M n eeds repairs, Middle Road La Penitence 4-apartment $14M, La Penitence twostorey $11M, D\Urban Backlands concrete $28M, Meadow Brook $ 1 2 M , D\Urban Street concrete residence and business $28M, Lamaha Gardens executive $68M, Prashad Nagar 8000 sq ft land $60M, Lama Avenue, Bel Air Park $ 8 3 M , B e l A i r Park $45M Dowding Street Kitty $29M, and $19M , D a v i d Street Subryanville fr om $19M, back with 12ft driveway $14M, Section 'K' Ca m p b e l l v i l l e $ 4 0 M , G arnett Street ranch concrete $38M, Owen Street Kitty concrete 2storey $39M, Camp Street business and residence. Phone Mr Darindra 615-0069, Mr Carlos Budram 692-3831, Mr. Alex Pereira 231-2064, M r. R a m s a h o y e 2 2 5-2709, 2252626, 225-3068, 227-6949, 2255198, 627-7812, 226-1064.

 warn 8 000 lb winch, Toyota Tacoma, $2.4M to $2.8M. 233-2488.

Bargains in Guyana: Full concrete D'Urban Street business $19M, business and residence Bent S t r e e t 1 6 M , G o r d o n Street business & residence $23M. Waterloo Street busin e s s a n d residence (new) $35M. South Road Land $36M, Charlotte Street 2 buildings 2 houses by Light$32M. Land 140 x 60 by Russian E mbassy $30M. Land at Turkeyen 140x60 $32M. L0 Ressovenure Land 126x60 $20M. Camp b e l l v i l l e flat house needs repairs $ 13M. Section K $19M needs rep a i r s , 3 s t o r e y Q u a m i n a Street for hotel U S $ 5 9 9 0 0 0 , B e l A i r P a rk $49 M Lamaha Gardens va l u e d $85M now $ 7 0 M . R e n t a l of ap a r t m e n t s f r o m U S $ 7 0 0 , R e s i dence US$1 200 upwards. Phone Lord Patrick Pereira 227-6863, 225-2709, 2276949, 226-1064, 669-3350. 7 days a week tonyreidsrealty@hotmail. c o m

 new Skilcraft pool table with cues and balls - $275 000. Tel. 618-5605, 697-0082.  generator set 500 KVA, 625 KVA, model VT A2 8 - Gi, like new. Tel. 6616161. -breed Cane Corso Italian Mastiff puppies, Contact 665-4082,612-5203, 623-9099.        a n d 2 G e r man Shepherds. Call 613-4398.   16 ft decking, $900 per foot. Tel. 671-8883, 614-0949.  name clothing at giveaway prices. Owner leaving. Call 681-2883.  Kenmore 32 cubic double door with bottom drawer freezer $250 000. 624-6069.

 new paint ball gun market set Alpha Black, Spyder Mrx $75 000. Tel. 670-9606.  from as low as $18 000. Tel. 220-6639, 626-8141, 664-1109.   box used in mining US$28 000.For information, call 680-7999.  962H 2007, 3000 hrs, never used in Guyana US$175 000. For information, call 680-7999  enclosed steel cage suitable for snackette, storage, etc. 12' x 51/2'x7'. Phone 233-0570.   set for sale (6 bass), RCF speaker, QSC AMP, etc. Tel # 614-8282  welding plantMiller big blue 400D- excellent condition. $1.1M, Tel # 220-4791/613-0103.  -used generator (Kohler), one 125 KVA $2.2M and 65 KVA $1.5M. Contact 6252685.  Labador pups, 7 weeks old, vaccinated and dewormed. Tel. 627-1360.  model 'M' truck with winch. Price $5M neg. Tel. 6010763.   Large shoe racks, queen bed, windows, doors, zincs, kitchen cabinet, glass case, boutique racks, kitchen sink, mannequins and others. Call 650-1471.  speakers and boxes, compressors, jugg l e r, s t e p - u p t r a n s f o r m e r, horns and drivers, etc. Tel.698-5180.   fishing boat, 1 year old. No ice box. Serious enquiries only. 645-5592, 671-1533, 690-1643, 216-3213.   360, PSP Games, modding of systems also available. Contact 6843025.

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 steel buildings to your order. Please contact Annie or Ram. Tel. 2333512.

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

 China cabinet an d d i n i n g s e t , s t o v e a n d fridge, pair wing chair, Honda EX generator. 688-7224, 2252319.

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 & plucked chicken. Tel: 650-4421, 220-9203  pools table and HP printers. 233-2488..  Rottweiler pups. 6508496. delivery to spot. Call 641-6248.  articles. Contact 231-1268, 642-1359.  flat bottom boat. Call 604-0038.

 Jet Ski. 12 000 kva generator, gen set, complete washing machine, 3 sling glass doors 688-7224, 225-2319.   318i parts and back lights, Land Cruiser front and back lights Titan front and back lights. 225-2319, 668-7224.   ply $4 000, decking 16", 13', 14 ft - $900 per ft, BRC - $6 000. Tel. 6691113, 671-8883. -used Massey t r a c t o r, 2 - 6 0 H p t r a c t o r s $1.6M00 each, 75Hp tractor $2.4M. Call 627-4148

FOR SALE  lavatory sink tops, double or single bowl with face basin or we can make to order. Contact Rawle - 611-7031, 667-7963.  John Deere engine, built on tank 63 KVA on wheels, low hours. Tel. 667-1116, 220-5526, 619-5400, for details.  old model Toyota Raum, $1M, as is, one cooking gas cage (up to 40 bottles) $100 000. Tel. 640-0692. Deere engine 163 KVA, built on tank, very low hours. Call 619-5400, 667-1116, 220-5526 for more details.  USA: Xerox colour paper, various sizes. Dura craft 14 feet aluminium boat with trailer. Call Brian 677-4310.  poodle mixed with Tibetan terrier puppies, 6 weeks old. Call 616-8005, 661-1720, 2236463. Guyana: For your favourite designer fragrances at affordable prices. Parade Street Kingston. Tel. 223-5555/7766. CARS AUTO ACCESSORIES: In stock at blow-out prices alarms, HID kits, carbon fibre, vinyl fuses, bulbs and many more. Tel. 679-3140, 615-1199.  pups, vaccinated and dewormed blue bodyline stocky, energetic nice temperament. Contact 6185557, 696-4410.  rebuilt Perkins, Deutz engines, Lincoln generator welder, Honda ATV bikes, model 'M' with winch, 320 BL excavator. Call 691-2921.  6500 watt generator, music equipment Behringer 4000 watt amp, monitors powered and non-powered, bass boxes, amp rack, tweeter boxes, 3 Dennon jugglers with mixer and original case. Tel. 623-2923.  250-gallon plastic totes, ideal to transport fuel to the interior also oil paint and concrete paint, 5 gallons and 1 gallon,, marine paint also. Phone 220-1014. 18ft GEC American-made refrigerator 110v, excellent condition, newly sprayed. No reasonable offer refused. Tel. 225-9441, 6099830, 233-2734.  iron: Reasonable quantity, solid steel surplus, office desks. Tel. 225-9441, 609-9830, 233-2734. " - 17" Apple Laptop, Iphone 5 64 GIG, Samsung S4, Surface 2, Ipad 4G and mini, Crown 4000 power amplifier, drive rack, pioneer Denon juggler, RCF Celestion speakers, Sony Smart TV, 1200 turn tables. Tel. 623-2477.  6500 watt generator, music equipment Behringer 4000 watt amp, monitors (powered and non-powered), bass boxes, Amp rack, tweeter boxes. Tel. 6232923  off/ on road tires, fits 05 Toyota Tacoma. ONE crash Altezza car, 1 miller 120v mig welder, 1 set 17" 5 hole rear alloy wheel, drive wheel with or without tyres, brand new all prices negotiableCall 614-2166.  2200 watts generator $200 000, 1 -6 ft long food warmer with display case, and pans with covers complete $100 000, 1 - 2000 watts sound barrier house amp $50 000, 15" blast king speakers in box $15 000.Tel. 614-9078.  at Paul Camacho Auto Sales, 111 Croal Street, Stabroek, Georgetown now in stock Tacoma, Pickups, freezer truck, Canter, Runx, Allion and more. Contact 225-0773, 656-4104. Low down payment, trade-in available. - dining set ( w h o l e s a l e / r e t a i l ) $35 000/ $45 000, 30, 32, 34, 36 purpleheart panel doors, $28 000 each, 30, 32, 34, 36 Kabakali panel doors $20 000 each. Tel. 688-9712, 651-0717, 6691448.

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday March 25,2014 2014 GUYANA CHRONICLE, TUESDAY , MARCH 25, VEHICLES FOR SALE  Perkins, diesel 12.5 KVA $375 000, ARC WELDER Hobart gas engine $325 000, wood shaper 1¼ - $190 000, wood morticer $145 000, drill press $225 000, pump 3Hp/3Ph extreme duty $70 000. Tel. 601-8276, 619-6863, 226-3883.   amplifier used, QSC 1450 amplifier used, Spin 3300 amplifier new, Spin 330 amplifier used, Dennon 1500S mixer and pair Dennon 3500 CD player used, DBX 1231 equalizer used, DBX 120 x Sub harmonic used, Rane 23A crossover used. Tel. 6133846.

VEHICLES FOR SALE VEHICLES FOR SALE 2007 model, PRR series. Tel. 661-6161.  Corolla AE 81. 6838013.  Allex. 625-7416, 227-8659.  60, 1 Laverda Combine 152. Contact 688-0144, 625-1370.  Hilux Pickup, Raum, NZE, Spacio. Tel. 643-9235. TOYOTA 4x4 Tacoma, Call 670-3328 for more information.    C e r e s P G G s e ries, Call 690-9292, 2257131  Vigo, GNN 429 - $3.6M neg. 652-6576, 609-7609, 6180879.  Toyota IST, new shape, automatic, fully powered, mag rims, DVD, etc Tel. 667-8299.  Spacio $1.4M, Toyota Passo excellent condition. $1.8M. 624-6069

VEHICLES FOR SALE  192 PKK 7668 (yellow) $725 000. Tel. 628-8354.  Lancer, late PMM series, excellent condition, lady-driven, $2.1M. Call 614-4151.  TOYOTA Ractis, 2003 Toyota IST and Toyota BB fully loaded. Call 614-2331, 697-6096.    To y o ta A E 9 1 Sp r i n t e r, p r i c e $ 4 5 0 0 0 0 . Contact 627-7261.  AT 192, HB 3910, fully loaded, alarm, mages, etc. Price $900 000 neg. Call 672-0415, 668-0619.  Corolla AE 110 crystal lights, mag rims, alarm, CD player, very good condition. Tel. 623-2923.  Rover (SUV 4x4) also Jaguar XJ6, BMW 318i like new also Ford Explorer(4x4 SUV) 688-7224, 225-2319.  Hilux 2004 diesel 4 doors, 4x4 pickup stick shift also Nissan Titan (LE 4x4) loaded. 225-2319, 688-7224. Toyota Allion, PRR series, asking price $2M, excellent condition. Owner leaving county. Call 643-8625, 6712422.  Toyota GX80 Mark II Cresta, excellent condition, automatic, fully powered, PEE series, Price $700 000 neg. Tel. 623-7684, 665-3131. , 212, NZE, Fielder, Premio, Allion, Mazda Axela, Fielder X-Trail, CRV, Rav-4, Pick ups and much more. Call 6195784.

 Mazda Axela, owner leaving country. Free tablet with manual. 675-6061.

 Toyota Tundra 2004 square back $4M neg. Owner leaving country Contact Chris Tel. 621-7767, Georgetown.

 AT 192 in good condition. Price $650 000. Tel. 2160616.

AT 192, CD, deck, fully powered, must be sold. Tel. 6995396, 610-0418, 220-7885.

 2RZ minibus Zone 44, hardly worked, very low mileage, excellent condition. 628-0532.

Toyota Hilux Surf, excellent working condition, $1.6M. Tel. 614-7568, 2269504.

   owner leaving country, PRR series, $2M neg. Contact 629-7444. Hilux pick-up, 5L diesel, manual transmission, excellent condition. Tel. 623-3894.  Raum, PLL series, AC< CD, DVD, rims, alarm, auto start. Call 610-0514.  minibus in excellent condition, AC, CD, BPP series. Cell 6869516.  Corolla 100 G-Touring Wagon, first owner. 622-2061, 681-3766.  Ford pick-up, 2005 model, GRR series with hard cover tray, $2.3M neg. 628-1682. model Raum, AC, CD, 15'' mags, PPP series, $1.65M. 6281682.  RZ hardly used immaculate condition, $1.6M. Rocky 225-1400, 621-5902. Mitsubishi Canter, tray 22 ft in length, $2.8M neg. Tel. 668-6707.  Avensis, PPP series, fully powered, one owner. Must be sold, C/ville. 679-9486. Corona, AC, mags, deck, in excellent condition. Tel 643-3375.  318i, 2004 PLL grey, 65K, excellent condition $3M. Tel. 225-1540.   $1.6M neg, and 212 - $900 000 neg. Contact 6639592.  Rush SUV, 2006 PRR, 29K, grey, mint condition $3.5M. Tel. 225-1540.  SV-40 Toyota Camry in e x c e l l e n t c o n d i t i o n . Te l . 6 4 4 5931.  Double cab pick up, $700,000 Tel. 216-3120(office), 6676644.

 AT 192 Carina automatic, fully powered, AC, mags, CD, private $1.2M hardly used. Contact Rocky 225-1400, 6215902.  AT 212 Carina automatic fully powered, AC, CD, immaculate condition $1.3M, Contact Rocky 2251400, 621-5902.  RX7 sun roof, Bose sound system, 18" racing rims, 3" competition exhaust, twin turbo and many more. Tel. 642-1137. Avensis, immaculate condition, 18" rims, HID, alarm, AC, leather interior, TV, PRR series, $3.35M neg. 6097259, 621-7728, 602-5794. Auto Sales: 2006 Toyota price $2.85M, Belta 2002 $2.3M, Toyota Spacio, 2002 Toyota Premio $2.55M. Price neg. Tel. 689-5020, 6141333.  cab, PFF series 4WD Nissan, pick-up, good condition, first owner. Toyota AE 170, PFF series, AC, very good condition, second owner. Call 223-9636, 623-5321, 6873146.  AE 110 Corolla, $650 000 neg. Owner leaving country. Phone 679-0094. 2010 Corona $1.1M neg, Red Toyota AE 10-0 GTouring Wagon $1.3M neg, (recently sprayed), mags, etc. Contact Carter 623-0060, 225-8610.  A4, year 2005, and Ducati Monster motorbike, year 2011. Call 615-7706 for more information.  RZ minibus, BLL series, excellent condition, cat eye. Price $1.15M. 216-0367, 673-6948.

VEHICLES FOR SALE  Toyota Caldina Wagon, one Toyota Raum both vehicles in immaculate condition. Price neg. Contact 337-4544, 626-1525. F150 V6 in working condition $700 000. Tel. 256-3749, 681-5422, 692-0526.  BMW 316I, mag rims, music, AC, etc. Price $2.1M neg. Tel. 649-7005.  Toyota Fielder, TV, rims, reverse camera. 654-2036, 663-2700.  212 new model, mags, AC, etc. Contact 648-0494.  Raum PLL series, $950 000 neg. Tel. 6199991, 686-2601, 686-2601.  Corolla (silver) 2002, AC, deck fully loaded, in excellent condition. Tel. 693-9980, 663-6158.  Escudo mags, keyless entry, lady driven, in excellent condition, price $4.8M. Tel. 647-3702.  Avenisis 2005, mags custom paint, low milage, in excellent condition, price $2.9M. Tel. 647-3702.   tractor, foreignused, in excellent condition. Price neg. Contact 6709 3 9 3.  Lancer car, PJJ series $800 000 neg, AC, CD player. Tel. 692-1195, 622-7558.  black Toyota Lexus 2003/2004- IS 200, good condition, Price $2.7M, Tel. 699-8189.  Sale! Toyota Hiace pit bull grand cabin, 19 seats, unregistered, $3.9M. Tel. 652-5668.   Unregistered 2002 Toyota Reguis minibus, 11 seats, P/S P/W, AC, Navi, TV $2M, 1999 Toyota Rav $2.6M. Call 6245617.  Honda Civic, stick shift, mags, AC, alarm, deck, leather interior, in excellent condition. Must see, Tel 696-4659     3 Y, G G G s e ries, in good condition. Must sell. No reasonable offer refused. Tel. 625-3265, 618-2317.  RZ hardly used immaculate condition, $1.6M. Rocky 225-1400, 621-5902. Raum, hardly used, automatic, fully powered, AC, CD player, $1.2M. Rocky 225-1400, 621-5902.  Extra cab pick-up (22R engine), manual (EFI) 4x4, GPP series, $2.5M. Rocky 2251400, 621-5902.  Pickup, excellent condition, 5-speed transmission. Asking $2.2M neg. Contact 683-0658, 693-7635                           Camry SV-40 good condition, mag rims, power door and windows, manual transmission. Asking $750 000 NEG. Tel. 612-5467.  Noah BSS, mags, flair kit, crystal lights, $2.2M, Toyota AE 100 Corolla Wagon $950 000. Tel. 611-6632, 6643488.  212 Carina, new model, PKK series, automatic, AC, alarm, etc. $825 000. Toyota AE 100 Levin, 2-door Sports, sold as is, $375 000. Contact 2277252, 644-1004.  minibuses BMM and BNN, CRV new model, AT 192, 212, NZE, AT 170, Toyota Hilux Surf, 06 Tacoma, family van (7seater) canters, Tacoma, Nissan Cefiro wagon and cheap cars. 680-3154.

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday March 22, 2014

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GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday March 25, 2014

Steyn and Duminy steer S. Africa to thrilling win (REUTERS) - Dale Steyn and JP Duminy led South Africa to a thrilling two-run win over Group One rivals New Zealand yesterday that kept them in the hunt for a semi-final spot at the World Twenty20 in Bangladesh. South Africa, who lost their opening match to Sri Lanka, struggled early on and needed a blistering unbeaten 86 off 43 balls by Duminy to reach 170 for six. New Zealand seemed to be cruising in their reply thanks to Kane Williamson’s 35-ball 51 and Ross Taylor’s 62. They needed 31 off 24 deliveries with seven wickets in hand but a brilliant two-over

spell from Steyn (4-17) turned the match on its head. The fiery paceman dismissed the dangerous Corey Anderson for seven in the 18th over and then picked up two for four in the last over with the Kiwis, who beat England in their first match, requiring seven for victory. Taylor, needing three off the last ball, was run-out. “I was thinking all the time, Dale is my trump card and I need to bring him back in the game because he was bowling beautifully,” South Africa captain Faf du Plessis, who missed the Sri Lanka match with injury, said at the

presentation. “But with the way they were hitting the ball ... it was a fantastic effort from Dale. “We were in huge trouble at the start. JP took his time and then hit it sweetly at the end. Fantastic effort and one of the best innings I have seen him play.” Leg-spinner Imran Tahir also played a key role, taking two for 27, but paceman Morne Morkel had a day to forget as he went for 50 in three overs. “Credit to South Africa for the way they hung in there ... We probably should have won it pretty easily,” New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum said. JP Duminy takes a few balls to get his eye in but is soon attacking the New Zealand bowlers with some unorthodox strokeplay in his unbeaten 86.

“But you can’t probably take it to the last over against such a quality bowler like Dale Steyn. “Little bit of luck today and we would have got across the line but credit to South Africa for their performance.” Earlier, Hashim Amla (41) and Duminy fought back with a 55-run stand after South Africa had slumped to 42 for three. The fourth-wicket partnership was broken in bizarre fashion when Amla thumped a ball from Anderson and it hit Duminy’s bat at the non-striker’s end before spooning up for the bowler to complete an easy catch. Duminy was full of improvised strokes, bludgeoning 10 fours and three sixes as his side added 70 runs in the last five overs.

Hapless Netherlands shot out for 39 by Sri Lanka … Netherlands fold for record low total

(REUTERS) - Sri Lanka skittled qualifiers Netherlands for 39, a record low total in Twenty20 Internationals, to romp to a nine-wicket win and close in on a semi-final place at the World Twenty20 yesterday. Paceman Angelo Mathews blew the Dutch top order away with a three-wicket burst while spinner Ajantha Mendis mowed down the lower order as Netherlands folded in 10.3 overs. Sri Lanka lost Kusal Perera (14) but chased down the target in five overs to top Group One with four points after their second successive victory in the tournament. It was also the biggest victory in Twenty20 Internationals in terms of balls to spare. “We let a few people down here tonight,” losing captain Peter Borren said at the presentation ceremony, terming it “just shocking batting” by his team. “We are representing more than just us here. We’re representing the associates and we’ve to regroup pretty quickly.”

Ajantha Mendis finishes with figures of 3 for 12. Put in to bat at Chitt a g o n g ’s Z a h u r A h m e d Chowdhury Stadium, the Dutch, who stunned Ireland in their previous match to qualify for the Super 10 stage, offered little resistance to a Sri Lankan side eyeing their maiden World Twenty20 title. Nuwan Kulasekara dismissed Stephan Myburg with his third delivery before the sorry Dutch could open their

account and Mathews came up with a three-wicket burst to reduce the minnows to nine for four in four overs. The Dutch gloom was reflected in a partial floodlight malfunction in the second over that held up play for a short while. Lasith Malinga’s double strikes further pegged back the Dutch before Mendis (312) wrecked the lower order to complete the rout. For Netherlands, only Tom Cooper (16) reached double figures while five of his team mates were out for ducks. Kenya’s 56 all out in 18.4 overs against Afghanistan in Sharjah last year was the previous lowest score in Twenty20 Internationals. “This is not something we saw coming ... I bet the guys there (in dressing room) are pretty embarrassed, as I am now,” said Borren, admitting this kind of performance would not do any good to the aspirations of cricket’s second-tier nations.

Serena, Sharapova again on Miami collision course By Steve Keating MIAMI, Florida (Reuters) - Sixtime Miami champion Serena Williams and five-time runner-up Maria Sharapova remained on another Sony Open collision course after each recorded fourth-round wins yesterday. While Williams and Sharapova clashed in last year’s final there will be no championship rematch on Saturday at Crandon Park with the American and Russian on the same side of the draw and closing in on a semi-final showdown. After getting her title defence off to a slow start world number one Williams, who lives an hour’s drive from the

Crandon Park Tennis Center and considers the event her home tournament, stepped it up a gear against Coco Vandeweghe sweeping past the young American qualifier 6-3, 6-1 in 79 minutes. Fourth seed Sharapova got a much-needed wake-up call after sleep-walking her way through the opening set of her match before dispatching Belgian Kirsten Flipkens 3-6, 6-4, 6-1. German fifth seed Angelique Kerber also needed three sets to get by Russian Ekaterina Makarova 6-4, 1-6, 6-3. Williams, a minority owner of the National Football League’s Miami Dolphins, once again stepped onto the

court dressed in her team’s turquoise and orange colours and kicked off the match by claiming the only break of the opening set for the early lead. In the second set, Williams simply blitzed Vandeweghe, overpowering the 22-year-old who managed to hold her serve just once against the 17-time grand slam winner. Sharapova, playing the first match of the day on a drowsy and overcast centre court, appeared to have trouble getting up for her fourthround contest, as did many of the ticket holders with only a few hundred spectators sprinkled across the quiet stadium as play began.

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday March 22, 2014

Adventure take inaugural Regal Stationery and Computer Centre title By Calvin Roberts HAVING scored a mammoth 126 to overcome Die Hard in their semifinal fixture earlier in the day, Adventure inflicted a commanding nine-wicket victory over Golden Fleece, to take the inaugural Regal Stationery and Computer Centre title at the Golden Fleece ground on Sunday. Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Golden Fleece, who had earlier defeated a very confident Cotton Field Wild Oats lineup in their semifinal fixture, were bowled out for a meagre 65 in 8.5 overs, Leyland McDonald (3 for 22), Ravindra Baljodha (2 for 3), Govindra Sharma (2 for 10) and Selwyn Greene (2 for 17) did the damage with the ball for Adventure. Watched by a vocal and supportive crowd, which also included chief executive officer of Regal Statio-

A smiling Nandevi Sookdeo, wife of the tournament organiser Patrick Rooplall proudly hands over the winning trophy and cash prize to Adventure’s victorious skipper Govindra Sharma, as CEO of Regal Stationery Mahendra Hardyal (2nd left) and PRO Calvin Roberts observe. Inc. Lance Adams, Advennery Mahendra Hardyal and ture on the back of unbeaten vice-president of the Georgeinnings from Baljodha and town Softball Cricket League

Stag Beer/EBFA Div. One League

Agricola arrest Soesdyke; Diamond needle Mocha ON a sunny Sunday afternoon in the village of Grove on the East Bank of Demerara, Agricola Red Triangle maintained their excellent form in a performance that ensured that they take back the lead in the Stag Beer/ East Bank Football Association (EBFA) division-one league with a solid 5-0 win over Soesdyke Falcons in feature play of a double-header at the Grove Playfield. The day’s curtain-raiser saw Diamond Football Club record their first win of the league when they needled Mocha Champs to seal their first points of the competition. Agricola, a very offensive-minded side, maintained that billing with another compact performance. They opened the scoring in the 15th minute after being awarded a corner which was taken by Travis Welch. Welch’ shot sailed across the goal and past all the Soesdyke players to find a lurking Gordon Grant at the last post. Grant’s first time volley quickly settled at the back of the nets as goalkeeper Javier Greene had no chance to avert the goal. It was the first of three for Grant. Constant pressure by the Agricola side resulted in a penalty being awarded 35 minutes on. Grant was entrusted with the shot and did not disappoint as he buried the shot past Greene. Welch’s hard work paid off for him with a goal of his own five minutes into the second half to increase the lead, 3-0. Soesdyke have only themselves to blame, they were just not able to get it right in the attacking third while their opponents ensured that they were clinical in that department. Such was the pressure on the Soesdyke lads that they gave away an own goal in the

to the latter’s, plus 6. The Diamond/Mocha Champs clash was a keen tussle between two sides that were chasing their first win of the league. The exchanges were even throughout as neither side allowed the other any leverage in the final third. But it was Diamond who shone bright when it mattered and took the opportunities when they came their way to score. Lenardo Cottam who was a constant bother to the Mocha defenders nailed his opportunity in the 58th minute to give his side the lead. As it turned out, that was the golden goal of the match that brought Diamond their first points and second goal of the season. As the competition heats up more action is set for Sunday at the same venue.

Gordon Grant 77th minute, compliments of Collin Holder. Agricola were just not satisfied with a 4-0 win and continued to take the attack to Soesdyke. Grant was unstoppable again with ten minutes to full time with another well-taken shot that sailed into the back of the nets across the flat-footed Greene, Agricola 5 Soesdyke 0. The win took Agricola to 9 points, the same as Timehri Panthers but the former have a better goal difference of plus 14 P

Teams Played Won Lost Draw GF GA GD Points Agricola 3 3 0 0 15 1 +14 9 Timehri Panthers 3 3 0 0 6 0 +6 9 Kuru Kururu 3 2 1 0 6 3 +3 6 Grove Hi Tech 2 1 1 0 6 5 +1 3 Soesdyke Falcons 3 1 2 0 9 9 0 3 Diamond 3 1 2 0 2 4 -2 3 Mocha Champs 3 0 3 0 0 7 -7 0 Herstelling 2 0 2 0 0 14 -14 0

Brian Mangal reached 71 for 1 from 4.4 overs. When Golden Fleece batted, Shivu Hurrilall struck two sixes in his 14 and was supported by V. Mohan with 12, but no other batsman reached double figures, as the Adventure bowlers kept a tight rein on things. In their reply, the eventual champions lost Shaz Grovesnor off the first ball of their innings, but Baljodha, who was later declared the Manof-the-Match and Mangal, steered them home without much trouble, adding 71 for their unbroken second-wicket partnership from 4.3 overs in fading light. Earlier in the day, Die Hard died easily in the first semifinal against Adventure, scoring 124 for 2 from their 10 overs with Jainanand Lall hitting 12 sixes and one four in his unbeaten 91, as he added 81 for the first wicket with Khalid Baksh who contributed 27 (2x6, 2x4). Grovesnor struck four fours and a solitary six in his topscore of 46, which together with 21 (2x6, 1x4) from Mangal

and Brijodha’s 21 that was decorated with three sixes, guided Adventure to 126 for 3 from 8.3 overs with Sasepaul Deodatt taking 2 for 23 for Die Hard. In the second semifinal, Cotton Field Wild Oats, who, along with Regal XI, Wolf Warriors and Trophy Stall, are ranked within the top bracket of the sport in Guyana, had broad smiles after posting 134 for 5 from their 10 overs against Golden Fleece. Dion Wallace led their batting with an unbeaten 52 (6x6, 1x4) and got support from skipper Ramesh Narine who made 48 (5x6, 3x4), with G. Singh taking 2 for 17 for the home team. Hurrilall struck four sixes and one four in his unbeaten 35 which together with an unbeaten 22 that included three sixes from P. Singh, erased the smiles from the Cotton Field Wild Oats players as Golden Fleece reached 135 for 4 from 9.2 overs, even as Ravi Singh took 2 for 22 for the losers. In the exhibition matchup between Regal XI and an Essequibo Select XI, the visitors won the

MILO/PETRA Under-20 SCHOOLS C’SHIPS

Lawrence hits hat-trick as defending champions humiliate Tucville … Bishops’, Christ Church and Queenstown also in final 8 DEFENDING champions St George’s Secondary made their intentions clear in this year’s Milo-sponsored Petra Organisation-organised Under-20 Schools Football Championships when it comes to the defence of their crown, with an 11-2 drubbing on Tucville Secondary last Sunday. Playing at the Ministry of Education ground in the final match of the day, St George’s Secondary got goals from Quincy Lawrence who scored a hattrick in the 16th, 51st and 53rd minutes of play, coupled with a brace from Adolph George in the 43rd and 45th minutes. Okeri Codrington 19th, Seon Taylor 26th, Ozeal Small 28th, Niante Northe 54th, Jamal Brown 57th and Joshua Williams 59th also found the back of the net for the champions, with Calvin Peters (65th)

and Keifer Brandt (68th) responding for Tucville. In the first game of the day, Bishops’ High and North Ruimveldt Secondary played to a 3-3 draw, with Nathaniel King (12th) , Joel Morrison (34th) and an own goal off the boot of Elroy George in the 64th minute being responsible for Bishops’ goals. Tyrese Rowley (19th), Jamal Europe (36th) and Shamar DeSouza (54th) were the goalscorers for North Ruimveldt Secondary, who lost the contest 4-3 on penalty kicks. Christ Church also used penalty kicks to dispose of Chase Academy out of the tournament, after they held their more illustrious opponents to an enterprising 2-2 draw. Shemar Barrow opened the scoring for Chase Academy in the 21st minute with

Sukhu powers Diamond to another win INDEBTED to a typical robust innings from their skipper Terrence Sukhu, Diamond Sports Club defeated Uprising Sports Club by 25 runs for their fourth consecutive win, in their East Bank Cricket Association (EBCA)-organised Neville Sarjoo Memorial T20 Competition fixture at the Everest Cricket Club ground last Saturday. Winning the toss and opting to take first strike in hazy

conditions, Diamond, through Sukhu’s 76 (8x4, 4x6), scored 154 for 5 from their 20 overs, with Sukhu receiving support from Chandrika Shivpersaud who struck two fours in his 13 and D. Jones with 11. N. Ram took 2 for 24 for Uprising, who in reply managed to score 129 for 8 with R. Ramsundar and M. Baksh being their principal scorers with 43 and 37 respectively,

toss and chose to bat first, rattling up 117 for 4 from their 10 overs, thanks to Patrick Rooplall’s 41 (4x6, 1x4) and 28 (2x6, 1x4) from Chien Gittens before they both retired and an additional 24 (3x6) from Safraz Esau. Greene took 2 for 28 for the Essequibo Select XI, who were smothered by Mohammed Ayume and Ricky Sargeant who took 3 wickets each for 13 and 16 runs respectively while Esau took 2 for 5, to be restricted to 88 for 9, as Grovesnor struck five sixes in his 38 and Jai two sixes in his 14. Managing Director of Romaine Car Wash the burly Romaine Ramkellawan, who played as a guest r on the Regal XI, held two catches at short midwicket off the bowling of both Sargeant and Ayume, while Esau was named Man-of-the-Match. For their win, Adventure took home $100 000 and a trophy, leaving Golden Fleece to be content with the runner-up prize of $25 000 and a trophy. Both Esau and Brijodha received a trophy for their Manof-the-Match efforts.

as former national Under-15 off-spinner Jagdesh Bishun spearheaded Diamond’s attack with 4 for 22, receiving valuable support from pacer Asif Ishak and Lookeshwar Mahabeer with two wickets apiece. The following day, Diamond faced North Soesdyke Sports Club at the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) ground on Thomas Lands and

reduced their opponents to 107 for 9 from their 20 overs, with R. Sirju topscoring with 24 (4x4, 1x6), while I. Primo made 17 (3x4). Ramotar Bissoon took 5 for 20, A. Dindyal 2 for 16 and Ishak 2 for 21 for Diamond, who in reply reached 108 without loss from 10 overs, with Clement Archer contributing 62 and Naipaul Ragunanand 29. (Calvin Roberts)

the first of his two goals, before Andre Trotz responded for Christ Church with his 32nd-minute strike, leaving the scoreline at 1-1, when the players left the field at lemon time. Kadeem Blackman give Christ Church the lead with his 45th minute strike, but thanks to Barrow’s second goal in the 48th minute, Chase Academy, who were favoured to take the contest, nullified that lead before going under 4-2 in the penalty kicks shootout. No penalty kicks were needed when Queenstown Secondary faced Carmel with the former coming out on top 3-1, as they were indebted to a brace from William DeSouza (21st and 42nd) and a solitary strike from Nicholas McArthur (46th), while Moses Gritten pulled one back for Carmel in the 44th minute. All four teams have advanced to the quarterfinals with their win, with St George’s playing Bishops’ High on Thursday at the same venue in the first game at 14:30hrs, followed by the Queenstown versus Christ Church matchup that kicks off at 16:15hrs. Tomorrow’s quarterfinals action will kick off at the Carifesta Avenue ground and will see Charlestown face their nemesis Dolphin in the first game at 14:30hrs, followed by Lodge against giant killers Queen’s College in the second at 16:15hrs. (Calvin Roberts)

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday March 25, 2014

Bounty Farm 15s rugby wins Delroy Fraser’s five-goal for Caribs and Pepsi Hornets spree enables GDF to THE Bounty Farm 15s rugby tournament continued at the National Park over the weekend with Caribs grabbing a 47-22 victory over the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) on Saturday and Pepsi Hornets destroying University of Guyana (UG) Wolves by 38- 0 on Sunday. The Caribs/GDF encounter brought out the best in both teams. The first try of the game was scored by Carib’s Carl Lewis in the 7th minute, followed by Theo Henry 15 minutes later which give Caribs a 10-nil lead. GDF responded through Avery Corbin five minutes later, after he broke through the Caribs defense twice to even the score at ten just before the halftime. Henry was the first to score a try in the first minute of the

Caribs and GDF in action at the National Park (Sonell Nelson photo) Cloyd Prowell. Three minutes second half then approximately later Charles scored a try four minutes later, Lewis again which gave Caribs a 42-17 scored a try, followed by anothlead. er from Claudius Butts, Kevon R e v o n Wi l l i a m s t h e n David and Akeem. upped GDF 42-22 with his try, The game became fierce Charles again scored which when Corbin scored a hatwas converted by Butts, ending trick of ties which saw the the game 47-22. conversions being made by Pepsi Hornets showed that

they were too strong for UG Wolves with the Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL)-sponsored team’s tries coming from Rawle Cole, Mark Massiah, Jose Felicien, Delroy Gordon and Elwin Chase. Cole was the first to score in the first half and the conversion was made good by Greaves giving Hornets a 7- 0 win. In the second half the scoring was opened by Chase, which was followed by Felicien Gonsalves converting it, giving Hornets 21-nil, after which Massiah scored a try which was again converted by Gonsalves ,Felon Thompson also chipped in, which was followed by Gordon to end the game, crippling UG Wolves 38 - 0. Tho action will continue this Saturday at the National Park.

Magical Dottin gives Windies winning start

SYLHET, Bangladesh (CMC) – The mercurial Deandra Dottin produced one of her moments of brilliance, rocking England Women with an incisive spell to set up a nine-run victory, as West Indies Women made a winning start to their World Twenty20 campaign here Monday. Defending a moderate 133 for seven at the Sylhet Stadium, West Indies restricted England to 124 for nine, with Dottin snatching a career-best four for 12 from four outstanding overs of seam. With captain Charlotte Edwards anchoring the run chase, England seemed to be en route to victory at 80 for two in the 12th over but Dottin’s spell spectacularly turned the game on its head. She quickly knocked over Edwards for 44 off 37 balls as England lost five wickets for 17 runs in quick time, to lose their way. Requiring 18 from the last over, England got a four from the first ball but then lost two

… Sri Lanka beat India by 22 runs

wickets, as any hopes of victory disappeared. Earlier, Stafanie Taylor top-scored with 56 from 45 balls and Kycia Knight made 43 from 42 deliveries, as they got the Windies Women up and running with an opening stand of 87, after being sent in. The prolific Taylor stroked three fours and two sixes off 45 balls while Knight, the more sedate of the two, faced 42 balls with an identical boundary count to that of Taylor’s. West Indies were kept quiet in the opening overs before Taylor broke the shackles by clearing the ropes with Anya Shrubsole off the final delivery of the third over. They kept the scoreboard ticking over, upping the ante in the 11th over when both batsmen cleared the boundaries with 19-year-old left-arm pacer Jodie Dibble, in an over that

CRICKET QUIZ CORNER

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Deandra Dottin of West Indies celebrates the wicket of Natalie Sciver of England during the Women’s World T20 match at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium yesterday. (Photo by Pal Pillai- via Getty Images) success when she bowled Sciver cost 14 runs. Once Knight fell to seamer for seven with her fifth delivery. She then struck with the Jenny Gunn in the 13th over, however, West Indies innings first ball of her next over, went into terminal decline. Tay- removing the dangerous Tamlor and Dottin struck a few lusty my Beaumont for two but it blows in adding 21 from 14 was with the final ball of her deliveries for the second wicket, third over that she got the but Dottin’s demise for nine in big breakthrough, having the 15th over saw the Windies Edwards caught at the wicket at 94 for five. lose six wickets for 29 runs. Two more quick strikes Seamer Natalie Sciver was England’s best bowler with saw England further stumble to 97 for seven in the 18th over, three for 18. England then got a strong and West Indies then held their start from the experienced duo nerves to formalise the result. I n y e s t e r d a y ’s o t h e r of Edwards and Sarah Taylor (17), racing to 42 off 32 balls. Group B game, Sri Lanka Even when Taylor was run-out beat India by 22 runs after through good work from Dottin winning the toss. Chamari and Lydia Greenway (14) fol- Atapattu (43) and Eshani lowed at 63 for two in the eighth Lokusuriyage (34) helped over, England were still in the Sri Lanka post 128-8 from their 20 overs, before left-arm hunt as Edwards stood firm. However, Dottin entered seamer Udeshika Prabodhani the attack in the 12th over of took 2-9 from her four overs the innings and had immediate as India finished on 106-9.

climb points standing

… Buxton United also in winners’ row A FIVE-goal spree from the boot of Delroy Fraser enabled the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to climb the points standing in the Guyana Football Federation (GFF)/ Banks Beer National Premier League, while Buxton United also secured a victory on Sunday. Playing at the #5 ground, West Coast Berbice, GDF thrashed Rosignol United 6-0 through Fraser’s goals in the seventh, 83rd, 87th, 89th and 91st minutes and a single from William Europe in the 36th minute. The win for the soldiers is their ninth from 13 matches and they have progressed to 31 points where they stand third in the points standing, eight behind points leaders Alpha United who to date have not lost any of their 13 matches. The Army side have lost one of their matches and drawn three, one of which they went

on to win in penalty shoot-outs. They have so far scored 34 goals and conceded 12. Rosignol United, on the other hand, have played 13 matches. They have won three, lost six and drawn four all of which they won through penalty shootouts and have 17 points. They have scored 19 goals and conceded 40. At Buxton Community Centre ground, East Coast Demerara, Keoma Sullivan netted a double in the 75th and 91st minutes while Donver Dennis, Esson Haymer and Romel M a r t i n s c o re d o n e g o a l each in the 54th, 89th and 90th minutes respectively to give the East Coast team a 5-0 win against Young Achievers. The win for Buxton United has propelled them to 26 points in the standing with eight victories to their name from 13 matches.

NSW on brink of title after rainy day NEW South Wales (NSW) are effectively one day away from lifting the Sheffield Shield after most of the fourth day of the final against Western Australia was washed out in Canberra. The Warriors began the day needing something miraculous from their bowlers to skittle the Blues cheaply and set up a chase. What they got instead was 1 for 13 from a dour 13.4 overs before the rain set in for the rest of the day. The only wicket to fall was that of Ben Rohrer, who edged behind off Jason Behrendorff for 27, and when the wet weather arrived New South Wales were 3 for 59 with captain Steven Smith on 31 and Kurtis Patterson yet to score. Their lead had moved along to 326 and as the hosts of the final, they had no need to push for a victory; a draw would be enough for them to claim the title. Even the most optimistic Western Australia fan would struggle to work out a way for them to win the match from this position. They would need to run through the remaining seven New South Wales wickets in the first hour of the final day to even attempt a chase. (ESPN Cricinfo)

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday March 22, 2014

Windies standing by aggressive approach for Bangladesh

DHAKA, Bangladesh (CMC) – Defending champions West Indies remained bullish ahead of today’s crucial World Twenty20 clash against hosts Bangladesh, refusing to be daunted by Sunday’s defeat to India that triggered criticism of their running between the wickets. Head coach Ottis Gibson told reporters here yesterday the Caribbean side were still in good spirits, and would not suddenly rearrange their entire approach to the tournament simply because of one loss. West Indies produced a lethargic performance in their opening game to go down by seven wickets to India and with their power-hitters shackled by accurate Indian bowling, new questions are being raised about the Caribbean side’s over-dependence on boundaries. “Some teams have players that can’t clear the rope easily so they hit the ball into spaces and run and some teams have guys that can clear the boundaries easily so it works both ways. Based on what happened (in the last game) people will start to make assumptions but the reality is that India bowled well and yes, we didn’t get a lot of singles but we don’t normally get a lot of singles, but that’s the way it goes sometimes,” Gibson contended. “It is about playing to your strengths. We are blessed with players who can hit the ball in the stands. I’m sure most people would love to see Chris (Gayle) standing there hitting the ball in the stands than trying to take a quick single and pull a ham-

Head coach Ottis Gibson string.” He continued: “When you look back at the game, most of our best players – Chris Gayle, Marlon (Samuels), Sunil Narine, (Dwayne) Bravo, (Darren) Sammy – they’ve all played a lot of IPL cricket and the Indians know them quite well and a lot of plans they had, worked for them. They seemed to come out of the IPL. “Bangladesh is a different opposition and we look forward to that challenge tomorrow. We know we have to begin to win from here on if we want to remain in the competition and that’s all we

are focusing on tomorrow.” West Indies struggled badly in the early overs against India’s seam attack and were then derailed by spin, as they limped to 129 for seven off their 20 overs. Gayle’s top score of 34 required 33 balls, proof of the difficulty in scoring which the Windies experienced. Gibson, however, argued that the Windies just needed to improve on how they read situations in the middle, instead of abandoning their aggressive batting style. “If we are aware of what an opposition is most likely to do, you need to adjust your mindset

Windwards beat Jamaica by three wickets KINGSTON, Jamaica, (CMC) – Windward Islands defeated Jamaica by three wickets on the final day of their fourth round encounter in the Regional Four-Day Championship at Sabina Park here yesterday. Scores: JAMAICA 194 all out

(Carlton Baugh Jr 56 not out, Nkrumah Bonner 38, Jermaine Blackwood 36; Shane Shillingford 4-61, Liam Sebastien 2-23, Delorn Johnson 2-41) and 275 (Carlton Baugh Jr 89 not out, Jermaine Blackwood 67, Nkrumah Bonner 34; Shane Shillingford 7-114) WINDWARD ISLANDS

216 for nine declared (Romel Currency 76 not out, Tyrone Theophile 73, Sunil Ambris 23; Jamie Merchant 2-21, Brian Buchanan 2-22, Nikita Miller 2-60) and 256 for seven (Sunil Ambris 81, Tyrone Theophile 30, Devon Smith 29, Romel Currency 22; Nikita Miller 3-59, Tamar Lambert 2-37)

CCC beat Guyana by seven wickets THE Combined Campuses and Colleges (CCC) inflicted a seven-wicket defeat over Guyana on the final day of their fourth round encounter in the Regional Four-Day championship at the 3Ws Oval last night. Guyana starting the day at 82 for 1 collapsed dramatically to be all out for 173, leaving the CCC just 46 for victory. Tagenarine Chanderpaul was Guyana’s top scorer with 43. Final scores: Guyana 265 and 173., CCC 391/9 declared and 51 for three.

to counteract that. We’re not going to go from a team that apparently don’t run singles – and we do sometimes – to hitting the ball and running singles,” he said. “We need to adjust our mindset, we need to be a little bit more situation-aware and take the singles that are there for us. I would rather see some of your best players not get run-out and be there. The runout with Chris (against India) sort of changed the game. If Chris had batted all the way to the end, we could have gotten another 30, 40 runs.” Like India, Bangladesh are expected to employ a spinbased attack, with the likes of left-armers Shakib al Hasan and Abdur Razzak, along with off-spinner Mahmudullah, expected to play leading roles. Gibson, who led the Windies to their T20 triumph two years ago in Sri Lanka, said West Indies did not have a problem with playing spin and expected his batsmen to approach the Bangladesh with their customary confidence.

“Our focus is one step at a time, one game at a time, one opposition at a time so our focus now is getting ready for Bangladesh. We know they’re going to come with spin and we just have to get ourselves in a position to play the spin perhaps better than we did (in the last game),” he explained. “And if it is hitting it in the stands, then that’s what we need to do and we just need to be a little bit more aware of the situation that is presented to us at the time in the middle. We have a lot of faith in the guys that we’ve brought here, the batsmen especially; all of them have got scores when we played against England. The batsmen are full of confidence and we’re not going to let one defeat dent that confidence.” He continued: “Spin in this format has not always been a problem for us. There have been some instances where we’ve played spin very well. The Indian spinners did bowl well, I think the whole Indian bowling attack bowled well and that proved to be the difference.

“Today gives us an opportunity to look at what happened last night (Sunday) and try and make whatever adjustments we need to make to our mindsets of playing the spin, whether it will be looking for more singles or being more diligent in trying to get the ball over the ropes.” SQUADS: WEST INDIES – Darren Sammy (captain), Samuel Badree, Dwayne Bravo, Johnson Charles, Sheldon Cotterell, Andre Fletcher, Chris Gayle, Sunil Narine, Denesh Ramdin, Ravi Rampaul, Andre Russell, Marlon Samuels, Krishmar Santokie, Lendl Simmons, Dwayne Smith. BANGLADESH – Mushfiqur Rahim (capt.), Tamim Iqbal, Anamul Haque, Shamsur Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan, Mominul Haque, Nasir Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Mohammad Mahmudullah, Abdur Razzak, Sohag Gazi, Mashrafe Mortaza, Farhad Reza, Rubel Hossain, Al-Amin Hossain.

IBBF Pro-Bodybuilder Jeff Beckham thrills students and teachers of Chase Academy STUDENTS and teachers of Chase Academy were yesterday left in ‘awe’ after an impromptu visit by IBBF Pro-bodybuilder Jeff Beckham who arrived in Guyana ahead of the Hugh Ross Classic which is set for this Saturday at the National Cultural Centre. The visit was scheduled by Hugh Ross, in whose honour the ‘Hugh Ross Classic’ is held and, with Chase Academy coming on board as an official sponsor of the event, the students were schooled about living a healthy lifestyle and the importance of keeping their bodies in shape. A look of astonishment gripped the faces of the students who were mostly from Forms 3 – 5, when Beckham walked in. Displaying a front double-biceps pose and wearing a broad smile, Beckham received loud cheers from the teachers and students. He was the centre of attraction for the moment as they all hurried to get photographs with the bodybuilder. But before the flashes from the cell phones and cameras, Beckham pointed out that he’s thrilled to have an opportunity to be in Guyana – a place he’s visiting for the first time. “I’ve heard so much about this place and the people that I always wanted to come. So I’m very happy to be here and I’m hoping to make the best of it,” Beckham said. However, the bodybuilder said that “as much as I’m here and want to have as much fun as possible, I want to encourage everyone to come out to the show because it’s going to be fun. I know the local guys have

been training hard and I promise that you will not be disappointed when you get there”. The Hugh Ross Classic is in its fourth year and is said to be Guyana’s premier bodybuilding event, featuring the country’s top male and female bodybuilders competing for cash incentives and other prizes. The Miss Figure category will be for athletes who are

for the softer and more feminine eye pleasing type of figure. The male categories are: Bantamweight – up to 65kg (143lb), Lightweight – up to 70kg (144-154lb), Welterweight – up to 75kg (155165lb), Light Middleweight – up to 80kg (166-176lb), Heavyweight (176 and over). The respective category winners will then compete in the overall event when the winner

Even Hugh Ross himself is thrilled at seeing IFBB Pro Jeff Beckham after he makes a visit to Chase Academy yesterday. Beckham is in Guyana as a Guest Poser at the fourth Hugh Ross Classic set for this weekend. symmetrical and toned while will be crowned Mr Hugh the Miss Bikini contest will be Ross Classic 2014.

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Windies standing by aggressive approach for Bangladesh (See Story on page 31)

Dyna’s Ravens crowned National Club Champions … Colts trample Jets 71-48 for third place

The Ravens sing after winning their GABF Road to Linden. behind not only Kanhai’s known By Joe Chapman brilliance but also the excellent contributions from guards RodAN All-Star performance well ‘Kobe’ Fortune, Dominic from Akeem ‘The Dream’ Vincente and Ryan Stephney as Kanhai and sharp shooting well as centre/forward Jermaine from Dominic Vincente helped Slater. Georgetown’s Dyna’s Ravens The final began well for to not only whip Retrieve the Raiders who asserted themRaiders of Linden 85-57, selves with a 13-9 lead after but also to have the National the first quarter ended and then Champions title etched to continued their good showing to their names, as the curtain end the first half leading 26-23. came down on the GABF It was obvious that both ‘Road To Mecca’ basketball teams were searching for their tournament last Sunday at the best form but Ravens gained Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. the advantage from the start of In fact, both clubs were the third quarter and, with Raidseeded fourth by their respective ers failing to adequately find associations coming into the replacements for their strong tournament but for Ravens, the players led by Dwayne ‘Brown win now puts to rest the arguSugar’ Roberts and captain Neil ment of who is the best Division Marks in the front court, it took One Basketball Club in Guyana. its toll later on their mining It was long coming for town opponents. the Ravens who in 2011 had Ravens accelerated in the also reached the Guyana Ampivotal third quarter and one ateur Basketball Federation wondered how much longer (GABF) National Club chamwill be the feeling out process. It pionship final against Trintook longer than many expected ity Grid Holdings Pacesetfor Ravens to find their niche. ters, but that final was never But they did. played. Raiders maintained their This time Ravens made the grip with a basket from Roberts best of their chances in securing to make it a 32-25 lead with four the ‘top club’ billing locally

out a rebound for Vincent to nail one from beyond the arc. Then Kanhai buried another for a 20-point lead by Ravens, 69-49 with 3:52 left. Kanhai then with a two-handed jam and Vincente hit a ‘trey’. Kanhai then iced the dominance with another from 3-point territory as Ravens held a 30-point cushion 81-51 with 1:10 left before the end finally came with Ravens romping home 85-57. In fact Ravens employed a good strategy with a 35-22 scoring in the final period which effectively squandered any chances of a Raiders recovery as Kanhai and company never really eased their press of the accelerator. It ended with Kanhai scoring 21 points, eight rebounds, three assists and five steals, Fortune 18 points, four assists and one steal, Slater 17 points and 16 big rebounds and a pair of steals and assists while Dominic Vincent who nailed in five three-pointers getting 16 points and three steals.

Raiders best players were Roberts who had 14 points and 14 rebounds while Marks got 14 poiints and 15 rebounds with Dwight McKinnon adding 12 points. In the third place playoff game Colts handed Amelia’s Ward Jets a 71-48 loss as Shelroy Thomas led their rout with 20 points, six steals and four rebounds, Nikkoli Smith got 15 points and four steals and three rebounds as Dave Causway netted 11 points, six steals, five assists and four rebounds while for the losers Allister Webster had 12 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks, Shane Webster 12 points and 11 rebounds and Joel Webster 10 points and two rebounds. In the other game the Diplomatic Corps got a 78-59 win against the Media as Sheon Young netted 19 points, Marvin Durant 16 and Devon Cameron 14 while for the Media side Yannick December had a game-high 29 points and Yannick Charles 13.

Mecca final last Sunday night against Raiders of minutes to go but the Linden club had an unforced turnover which allowed Ravens to trail by one point 31-32 before Jermaine Slater with back-to-back baskets broke a deadlock at 32 to a 36-32 advantage with 3:14 to go. This paved the way for a scoring blitz on transition baskets as the Raiders defence crumbled under pressure, triggering a 14-03 run as Ravens ended the third quarter 50-35 ahead. On the way Fortune, Kanhai and Dominic Vincente displayed their abilities to its fullest as Roberts and Marks tried valiantly to respond and get their team back on track. With the die seemingly cast going into the final period, Marks’ 3-point shot and a follow-up lay-in gave the Raiders hope, as they were adrift 42-55. However, the Raiders were caught looking on defence for the entry pass thus giving Kanhai who was on the arc a chance to motor in for a ‘Tomahawk’ dunk and a 57-47 lead. With 5:39 remaining Vincente landed a three-pointer Ravens point guard Rodwell ‘Kobe’ Fortune executes a slick reverse lay-up to give the Ravens a 64-47 to evade Raiders’ Dwayne ‘Brown Sugar’ Roberts during their 85-57 points win in the GABF Road to Mecca final last Sunday. cushion and Slater to toss

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TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014