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President Donald Ramotar, holding a copy of the ‘Health Vision 2020 National Strategy’ which he received from Health Minister Dr. Bheri Ramsaran (second right). Also in photo are Chief Medical Officer Dr. Shamadeo Persaud (left) and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health Mr. Leslie Codogan (second left).

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GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday December 31, 2013

350 acres of rice cultivation under threat

- in flood-hit areas on the Essequibo Coast

OME 350 acres of already sown rice lands are, currently, under water in Region 2 (Pomeroon/ Supenaam). According to President of the Rice Producers’ Association (RPA), Mr. Dharamkumar Seeraj, that happened following the breach of the conservancy in Airy Hall on the Essequibo

Dharamkurmar Seeraj, RPA General Secretary Coast. He said: “Farmers in the region, usually, sow early and sowing has been completed for some time now. The rice under water presently is about one month old and it is in a critical state right now.” The RPA Head explained that, depending on the variety planted, the rice can withstand major damage for up to 36 hours. “Not all the rice lands were flooded immediately, so we still have to see how the crop will fare,” he said. Seeraj added that, because of the terrain, efforts have been made to manually patch the breached canal but the “high pressure” of the water proved those efforts futile, as the manual work was soon undone. He said they are continuing to ensure that losses are minimised. (Vanessa Narine)

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday December 31, 2013

President launches National Health Strategy for Guyana - underscores need for a better managed sector

NOTWITHSTANDING billions of dollars of investment in Guyana’s Health Sector, there still remains significant room for improvement, according to President Donald Ramotar. The President also underscored the need for the strengthening of management and the inculcation of a different type of attitude within the public health system which would entail selecting suitable persons for positions. “The medical profession is a special one; it is a profession that is strongly rooted in humanitarian convictions,” the Guyanese head of state said during the official launch of the ‘Health Vision 2020 Strategy’ at the Guyana International Conference Centre (GICC) at Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown. Minister of Health, Dr. Bheri Ramsaran, at yesterday’s launch of Health Vision 2020: A National Health Strategy for Guyana, titled ‘Health for All in Guyana’, presented a copy of the 113-page document to President Ramotar. In his address, President Ramotar had kudos for the strategy, but, putting aspects of the Vision side by side with what obtains, in some areas at the Ministry of Health and Georgetown Public Hospital, had cause to haul Management officials over the coals. PROPER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT The Head of State explained that everything is interconnected and as such, if there are problems in one sector, then other sectors are affected. He reminded too, that resources are not unlimited since the country has other needs that should be focused on, especially in the hinterland. “I can’t imagine that we spend billions of dollars to buy drugs to ensure that our people

President Donald Ramotar delivering the feature address at launch of the Health Vision 2020 National Strategy yesterday

have access to resources, yet many times, when I go around the country, I am confronted with people complaining about shortages,” he lamented. When the resources are not properly managed, then the Government is forced to procure emergency supplies, while at other times, millions have to be written off as a result of drugs being expired. He pointed out that the Health Ministry has been in existence for decades and those in charge should know by now what are needed and how they should be purchased and used. These issues, the President said, are unacceptable and must be addressed. “These are things that we have to correct, we are a poor country, and although it is true that we have made tremendous strides in achieving some of the Millennium Development Goals in cutting poverty… a lot more

needs to be done, and could be done if we do not have this kind of wastage,” President Ramotar declared. The Government has been partnering with other international bodies to provide specialised training for public health personnel at great cost to the taxpayers of the country, and for this reason the President said that the sector needs to work harder to ensure that citizens access the level of service they deserve. MATERNAL DEATHS Turning his attention to occurrences of maternal deaths, the President said that when young women, in particular, die the country suffers a major loss in terms of development. He recognised that while every medical case is unique, much more attention should be paid to this issue with a view to minimising such incidents.

NCDs Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are the largest killers in Guyana, and the President said that most of the hospital beds are occupied by people suffering from them. He called on the Ministry of Health to adopt a more aggressive stance in advocating prevention. “Now that you have a plan, you must ensure that theory and practice go together…you now have a vision, and I hope that the implementation of this vision can constantly keep focus on the direction and we can provide for our people, a service that is second to none in the region and hopefully can reach world standards in the not so distant future,” President Ramotar posited. He also spoke of the contributions that a healthy workforce can make in terms of increasing production and productivity.

Meanwhile, Minister of Health, Dr. Bheri Ramsaran, in his remarks, said that nothing in the strategy is written in stone, but rather it is just a guide that would require tweaking as its implementation progresses. The minister assured the President that the strategy is worth any funding that will be requested. He challenged the young management team of doctors that will be tasked with the strategy’s implementation to ensure that spending is done in a very cost-effective way. Health Vision 2020 targets the vision that the people of Guyana are among the healthiest in the Caribbean and the Americas. It is underpinned by the values of human rights, equity and solidarity in health, as well as principles and approaches that emphasise individual empowerment, social participation, evidence-based planning, primary health care, and sustainable development. The strategy embraces the World Health Organisation’s definition of health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The ceremony was attended by a large gathering which also included PAHO/WHO Representative, Dr. Zoila Fletcher-Payton, and a high powered delegation of key health and administrative officials, as well as other medical practitioners. Chief Medical Officer, Dr Shamdeo Persaud gave an overview of Health Vision 2020. He also gave a review of the National Health Sector Strategy 2008 - 2012, highlighting ‘Chal-

lenges in the Implementation of the Plan and Performance Drivers for Health Vision 2020’. Meanwhile, PAHO/WHO Representative Dr. Fletcher-Payton, in her remarks to the gathering tendered apologies for Engineer Adrianus Vlugman, who was unavoidably absent, on account of having to travel to the East Caribbean to assist St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines in responding to the ravages of their recent flooding disaster. Dr. Fletcher-Payton referred to the launch as a significant milestone in the development of health services in Guyana, and considered it a pleasure for PAHO/WHO to be present at the launch. She also said that the PAHO/WHO Country Office is proud to have collaborated and provided technical support to the development of this strategic document, guiding the nation until the end of this decade. Health Vision, she said, is the culmination of a broad inter-sectoral coordination and collaboration with active participation from the health sector. A wide range of governmental agencies, multi-sectoral stakeholders, private sector, local and international non-governmental and developmental organisations participated under the guiding leadership of the Ministry o Health to produce Vision 2020.

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Ramjattan’s pursuit of Public Procurement Commission seems more of From crime to cigarettes, Bloomberg his mark on New York a vendetta againstleaves companies

Ellen Wulfhorst FIRST By of all, I wish to make it absolutely clear that this PPP/C has no NEWGovernment YORK- (Reuters) objection to or thehate establishLove him him, one ment of istheforPublic thing sure: ProcureNew Yorkment Commission (PPC). In ersone willmust not recall forgetthat outgoing fact, it is Bloomberg theMayor PPP/CMichael Government that sought to rein in tremendous anytime soon. and extensive reforms ofbillionthe As the independent financial system and sector in aire politician bids farewell relation to governance, transto Cityand Hallaccountability. by touting his acparency, The modernisation complishments during of 12our years procurement system and urban the in office, academics, comprehensive overhaul and planning experts and political reforms within the procurepundits say was the mark hethis made ment system led by on New York is indelible PPP/C Government at the timeand when we had the majority in strong. Parliament. is, therefore,final a WhileItBloomberg’s misnomer for Mr Ramjattan term was marred by a failed to question this Government’s attempt to to outlaw large sugary commitment accountability, transparency and,furor in this drinks and the overparstopticular case, policing, the establishment and-frisk he stands of as theone PPC.of the most successful However, as has been stated mayors in New York history, time and again, the Government contend. hasthey certain responsibilities guaranteed in the Constitution and the Procurement Act 2003. The Government also has a fiduciary responsibility to ensure that it provides oversight of the expenditure of public funds. It is important that we understand that Cabinet’s “No Objection”

The formerrole WallisStreet or “Objection” NOTexecutive andwith founder of a media synonymous an “Award” of company a contract.that bears his name This fact clearly estableaves a cityis with lower crime lished under the Procurement rates, more parks, and new Act 2003. According to Section urban landmarks such as the 54(4) Cabinet is NOT authoBarclays Center, an indoor arena rised to award a tender to suppliers contractors. Thetrain power builtorover a Brooklyn yard. granted to Cabinet theas, “This will gounder down Procurement Act 2003 is limited without of the merely to aquestion, review of one the promost influential andfollowed successful curement procedures bymayoralties the procuring in entity. the history of the In Mrsaid Ramjattan’s article dean in city,” David Birdsell, theofMonday 30 December 2013 the School of Public Affairs edition of the Stabroek News, City University of New he at hadthe this to say in the opening York’s Baruch College. paragraph: “Cabinet being able to make a complaint- against an Bloomberg a longtime award to the Public ProcureDemocrat who became a Rement Commission (PPC) which publican in on 2001 get on will then rule it.”toHere it isthe ballot, and later isdropped that Mr Ramjattan ignoringhis theparty powers granted -toranked CabinetNo. affiliation under Constitution and the 2 onthe a list of the greatest New Procurement Actpublished 2003. recently York mayors Article 212AA(1) of the by City & of State, a website Constitution Guyana speci-that government politics. fiescovers the functions andand responsibilities of the Public procurement Commission and NONE of the thirteen (13) functions and responsibilities listed under Article 212AA(1) empowers the Public Procurement Commission to award or approve or grant a No Objection to

tactic, seen as targeting young minorities, amounted to “indirect racial profiling.” Overall crime rates fell by a If the contract is signed, third during Bloomberg’s three reimbursement by the Bank a decrease reflected of terms, any payments made by the in once-blighted Borrower under neighborhoods the contract prior loannow signing is referredand thattoare blossoming, to as retroactive financing is tourism rates settingand record only permitted within the limits highs. in the Loan Contract. specified “That’s a fundamentally Rule 2.6 - … Thethat’s Bankhad positive aspect of life may agree with the effect,” Borrower very far-reaching said to expand or reduce a short John Mollenkopf, director of list; however, once the Bankthe Urban Research hasCenter issuedfor a “no objection” to at the City New York Graduate a short list,ofthe Borrower shall notCenter. add or delete names without the Bank’s approval. Firms that expressed interest, as well as STEERING any other firm thatTHROUGH specifically DISASTER, so requests, shallRECESSION be provided the final short list ofguided firms. New Bloomberg York through the years after the * Caribbean September 11,Development 2001, attacks, Bank (CDB) Procurement amid fears that the shaken city’s Guidelines 2006 economy could be devastated. Rule 1.13: CDB does not finance“Itexpenditures for goods, is easy to imagine ways works that aand lessservices strategicwhich mayorhave could not been procured in accordance have in provisions the way of inthat with thegotten agreed Birdsell. and therecovery,” Financingsaid Agreement as further elaborated in the as Bloomberg is credited Procurement 15/ In suchthe well with Plan. helping steer cases, willthe declare a miscity CDB through recession that procurement, and it is the policy 2007.that Yet, his effort of began CDB toincancel portion of capitalize on allocated that success thetoCDB Financing to thebygoods, works arguing he and wasservices uniquely thatsuited has been CDBdeto misprocured. remain mayor may, in addition, exercise other spite term limits rankled some remedies provided for under thepeople. Financing Agreement. Even after the is aawarded He contract engineered change in andtheafter obtaining a term “no obvoter-approved limits jection” CDB run mayfor law infrom 2009 CDB, so he could still declare a misprocurement term, but gave if ait third concludes thatvoters the “no him a remarkably slim objection” was issued onmargin the basis of incomplete, inaccuof victory. rate, or“That misleading information affected his legacy, furnished by the Recipient of because people CDB Financing or thewill termsalways and remember as the person conditions of him the contract had been without CDB’sthe whomodified got a third term against approval. peoples’ will,” said Norman Siegel, a civil liberties attorney and A perusal of the above Rules from the various international financial institutions indicate that the main objective of the retention of the “No Objection” clause is to ensure that proper procurement procedures have been followed and further that the Beneficiary Country does not alter with or modify any terms of conditions of the contract. Further, there is emphasis on capacity of the recommended entities and the issue of conflict of interests in relation to consultancies.

former head of the New York Civil Liberties Union.

- rather than the institutional role of the PPC

contracts. This is a fundamental Further, under Article 212AA(1) point that Guyanese must be (h) of the Constitution the Pubaware of and which Mr Ramjatlic Procurement Commission tan very skilfully avoid. is empowered to investigate Mr Ramjattan continues complaints from suppliers, conto create the misperception tractors and public entities and that the PPC would be an propose remedial actions. overriding and awarding proNow, the Constitution outcurement mechanism, but lines what will be the roles of according to Article 212AA(1) the PPC in relation to an Obof the Constitution of Guyana, jection made by a supplier of the PPC does not have the contractor. So indeed the PPC right to give an Objection, would have that overarching a No Objection or grant an role in relation to the review or Award or Non Award of coninvestigation of any complaint tracts. made to the PPC, but it does not The contention that the have any power to grant an Obpresent procurement system jection or No Objection which does not allow for a supplier or is necessary in the oversight contractor who is dissatisfied to mechanism for the procurement request a review is also flawed. system as is in the case of hunThere areYork a number of safedreds of jurisdictions. New Mayor Michael Bloomberg walks from guards the present procureis important to note that the in podium after deliveringItthe 2014 city budget ment that can be utilised Cabinet’s to grant a in system the Blue Room of New York’sauthority City Hall, in this by file any supplier or contractor in No Objection is not something photo from May 2, 2013. relation to any dissatisfaction that is unique to Guyana. In If ahave tie were Experts can tick off a as long they may withpermitted, the pro- he fact, numerous jurisdictions curement followed. For well financial wouldprocess have tied with top-ranklistasofinternational accomplishments. The example, the present systemsaid institutions as the IDB, ing Fiorello LaGuardia, 10-year-oldsuch anti-smoking camallows for a dissatisfied supplier World Bank and the European Birdsell to who helped compile Bank paign credited with and some or contractor request a review forisReconstruction the City & Stateentity list. LaGuardia, 10,000 fewerretains deathsthe andpowserved by the procuring within Development legendary thatthenot just an er as fivesodays following publito agrant a No for Objection to blueprint other cities; cation of the award. grantthan or loan they airport but acontract Broadway musical anymore 850that acres ofare land took his name, governed the city financing. was added to city parks; and A brief synopsis of these during the Great Depression and rules theare decade-old 311 call center as follows: World War II. has grown to Bank handleformillions * European Reand Development – “Rarely are individuals in construction of non-emergency requests any field recognized among Procurement each year. Policies and Rules Rule 3.31: The client shall the greats of history during submitCrime is down, a success to the Bank a report contheir own lifetimes, so the fact taining that Bloomberg in part the results ofcredits the tender that our panel ranked Michael evaluation and its Police recommento the New York Departfor stop-and-frisk the award of thestrategy. conBloomberg nearly at the top of dation ment’s Bank will review this list while he is still in office tract. ButThe a judge earlier thisthe year findings and recommendations is striking,” City & State wrote. as ruled that the the final step in controversial establishing the eligibility of the contract for Bank financing. * Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Procurement Rules – Policies for the Selection and Contracting of Consultants financed by the Inter-American Development Bank. Rule 1.12: ADVANCE CONTRACTING AND RETROACTIVE FINANCING The Borrower may, with the Bank’s approval, wish to proceed with the selection of consultants before the related Loan Contract is signed. In such cases, the Borrower undertakes such advance contracting at its own risk and any “no objection” issued by the Bank with regard to the procedures, documentation, or proposal for award does not commit the Bank to make a loan for the project in question.

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‘CEO MAYOR’ Section 54(2) is specified – Bloomberg’s most telling “…the Cabinet may object to legacy may be, in one sense, the award of the procurement himself, Tom Wright, ONLY IF it said determines that theexprocuring entity failed comecutive director of thetoRegional plyPlan withAssociation, applicable procurement an urban reprocedures. “ search and advocacy group. When he firstto rannote for office, It is interesting that MrBloomberg Ramjattan would was ancontinuunlikely ously, and in with an unashamed andexcandidate no political unbiased manner, name com-He perience or constituency. panies and attack companies more $100 million in spent relation to than the PPC. This is of his own fortune to part win of in 2001. indeed a bias on the Mr Ramjattan. One cannot call for he Throughout his tenure, theshowed PPC and then demonstrate a continued willingness that the PPC would be a correcto back his policy priorities with tive mechanism for perceptions thathishepocketbook. has. It seems as though Mr Ramjattan “He wasbelieves elected that as a the CEO PPC, which nota be made of mayor whowill ran on platform upkeeping of any politician butbalancing comes crime down, from a pool of professional the budget, take people, would and be a trying board to with control ofthat the operates schools. And a vendetta underthat thewas perception kind of it. or Heperceived really didn’t notion Mr Ramjattan havethat much,” said Wright.seeks “Now, to purport. here he is leaving 12 years later, Mr Ramjattan’s revelahailed as an urban visionary.” tion in relation to the way he seeks Bloomberg to use the moves PPC isonvery to his interesting. As Minister with new consulting firm Bloomberg responsibility the private Associates, for designed to help sector, I find it disturbing other cities worldwide that a public official, inachieve this the same accomplishments particular case, Mr Ramjattan, as would seekYork. to use the PPC to has New fulfil City his personal voters putvendetta their own against companies, naming stamp on Bloomberg’s and accusing companies oflegacy all by of electing Billin derelation Blasio, to who sorts breaches public will procurement. be the first Democratic This shows he has mayor in 20that years anda real could bias and a clear agenda in relascarcely be more different than tion to what he wants out of the Bloomberg, said Doug Muzzio, PPC. It is, therefore, necessary of politics public forprofessor all citizens and theand private sector of Guyana to College. notice the opinion at Baruch double“New standard and hypocrisy Yorkers elected a in Mr Ramjattan’s position on mayor who presented the PPC. He continues to himself misand wasthecorrectly perceived represent role of the PPC as to well the objectives setting beas a repudiation in of many ways upof the(Bloomberg),” PPC. Muzzio said. MrVoters Ramjattan’s obsession may well have tired with certain companies of the of Bloomberg’s approach, such private sector – an obsession as his to bar restaurants, with his effort own propagandistic lies can theaters set theand PPC onbusia movie other bad footing. remind nesses from May sellingI large sodas Mr Ramjattan that the PPC and other sugary beverages. should be an independent and The proposal in court, professional bodyfailed as opposed to which one with bias said political Bloomberg hadand overpolitical thinking that are stepped his authority. based “He on perception and, that in had this idea some cases, downright lies. he knew what was best for everybody,” said Siegel. “I IRFAANthe don’tMOHAMED think he respected ALI, ability MP average New Yorker’s Minister of Tourism, to figure outand what was in their Industry Commerce best interest.”

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IAC urges Dharmic Sabha condemns authorities to arson, vandalism at mandir ‘spare no effort’

PRESIDENT of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha, Dr Vindhya Persaud, along with other executive members, are disturbed over the apparent vandalism carried out on one of their places of worship. The interior of Shree Krishna Dharmic Mandir at Parika was burnt over the weekend. In fact, there was severe damage to a wall, the ceiling and the altar section, Persaud announced in a press statement. “It is a reprehensible act, one which the Sabha strongly condemns. This mandir was a sanctuary to many in the com-

munity and was constructed with much dedication and prayers. It also served as the venue for routine sabha activi-

the relevant authorities to find the perpetrators so that they may face the law swiftly so as to send a message to

‘It is indeed a sad day when a mandir; our place of worship and sanctuary to many is burnt.’ – Dr Vindya Persaud ties. Special Birthday Satsangh was held for the late Pt. Reepu Daman Persaud, annually, at the mandir. Places of worship should be sacrosanct and respected and never be subject to acts of vandalism and destruction.” The Sabha is calling on

everyone never to descend to such depths. “Let us all continue to love and respect each other and each other’s beliefs and places and modes of worship. Decades of this respect have made Guyana distinctive in the world. The Sabha calls on all

Four Brazilians confirmed dead in Guyana’s gold-mining interior By Shirley Thomas FOUR Brazilians have been confirmed dead following incidents of what appear to be homicide in the gold-mining interior of Guyana over the last few days. According to Secretary of the Brazilian Mining and General Association, Antonio Szalo, the dead have been positively identified as follows: Joao Veloso do Nascimento and Aidlene Fernandes dos Santos (a couple) whose decomposed bodies were discovered at Sand Hills, Demerara River and brought out to Bartica by police. The bodies are currently lying outside the Bartica Mortuary in an advanced state of decomposition, with ice being packed on them daily, Szalo said.

Murdered Brazilian couple: Joao Veloso do Nascimento and Aidlene Fernandes dos Santos

Shot and killed: Antonio Da Silva

The third person is businessman Antonio Da Silva who was shot at Aramu, Cuyuni River. At the time Silva came under attack he was at his business place with a friend; and after the gunman opened fire, the friend fled and contacted by phone the Brazilian Mining Association in Georgetown. Da Silva’s body is also currently at the Bartica Mortuary. The fourth person, one ‘Branco’, was said to have been the lone person shot and killed when a boat containing Brazilians and Guyanese came under gunfire on Monday. As the bodies await post-mortem examinations, the Association is attempting to make contact with relatives of the dead over in Brazil to be able to determine funeral arrangements.

to join with us in condemning this disrespectful and wanton act. “It is indeed a sad day when a mandir; our place of worship and sanctuary to many is burnt. My prayers and heart go out to the President Bhai Krishna Samlall and devotees of the Shree Krishna Dharmic Mandir of Parika who arrived at the mandir only to find that parts of the interior had been burnt. “I have been closely associated with that mandir for many years and always derived great joy attending many activities there. It is an affiliate of the GHDS. I know of the love poured into the construction of that mandir, the huge satsanghs held there and team spirit which exists among all there. “It is my fervent wish that the cause of fire be unearthed and more importantly that the Hindu community join hands to support the devotees so that the mandir could be rehabilitated in the shortest possible time to its former splendour. This mandir was easily one of Guyana’s most beautiful places of worship,” Persaud said in the release. The mandir was reportedly set on fire, over the weekend, by unknown persons who are believed to have gained entry into the building by breaking a window.

to bring mandir arsonists to justice

THE Indian Arrival Committee (IAC) has forthrightly condemned the recent arson attack on the Shree Krishna Dharmic Mandir in Hydronie (Parika), East Bank Essequibo. “This attack on a sacred house of worship must be seen as an act of sacrilege committed on our Hindu brothers and sisters and the perpetrators must swiftly be brought to justice,” the IAC said in a statement yesterday. Further, the IAC believes that this unprovoked and callous act is counter-productive to the enviable religious tolerance Guyana is known for. The country’s religious and cultural diversity has been the hallmark of tolerance, peace and tranquility in the co-habitation of its peoples. The participation and celebration in each other’s cultural and religious observances has been the pillar in the fostering of nationhood. The IAC said such acts have the potential to pose challenges to the harmony and exemplary religious forbearance that exist across the length and breadth of our country. It is in this context that the IAC urges the authorities to “spare no effort” and to be “relentless in pursuing those responsible for this despicable act and to ensure that they be made to face the brunt of the law”. This act evokes painful memories of the trauma suffered when devotees of the Alexander Village Mandir and residents in the vicinity were bombarded with firecrackers. Relief was only possible following the intervention of the law enforcement agency. While this is welcomed, the IAC believes that the stringent measures adopted by the authorities to prevent a recurrence, remain necessary. Such a situation, unfortunately, symbolises the level of intolerance and hatred in the hearts of a mischievous few. The IAC said it would also like to express the profound sense of sadness it feels following the arson attack on the Mandir and urges the devotees to remain resilient despite the current challenges.

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Ramjattan and 30 pieces of silver

EDITORIAL

No more of this ‘nonsense’ in 2014

GUYANESE will be spending the final hours of 2013, engaged in a variety of thoughts and assessments of their personal achievements and what they should have done, with regard to those goals that eluded their grasp. For those, who fell short, perhaps they did not effect the efforts necessary for success, or maybe circumstances were an obstacle. Obviously, they are going to re-commence such efforts with renewed vigour and resolve come 2014. It can only be re-emphasised again, that the only remedy for success and achievement is very hard work. We wish all Guyanese of this dear land, the best of every success, for 2014. Now we must focus on our parliamentary Opposition parties - A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC). Can we as a people and nation truly conclude that these elected men and women honestly, conscientiously, and patriotically discharged their sworn duties in the interest of the country that they profess to love? Have they truly been representatives of the people? Even their staunchest supporters will resoundingly shout a loud NO! First of all, one measures lawmakers’ performance by the practical efforts and contributions made towards nation building. This means promoting initiatives that go towards improving the socio-economic standards of the people, including those whom they represent. What the entire nation would have witnessed and endured for a second consecutive year is a pattern of parliamentary conduct, concertedly orchestrated, contrived, and designed by both parties, to embarrass a government that has the best interests of the nation and its peoples uppermost as they continue to implement solid programmes and initiatives for each citizen’s good. It has to be a parliamentary precedent that after an opposition motion has been ruled as unconstitutional by judicial process, it has still been used for a further similar action – another budget cut. Is this not the summit of all lawlessness, coupled with a deliberateness that can only be described as intended to sabotage the nation’s process? How can any responsible, even reasonable, opposition party explain and rationalise budgetary cuts that goes to the heart of the national interest – the Cheddi Jagan International Airport Project, a much needed expansion that Guyana needs because of its on-going economic transformation and its strategic location as a transit route for flights to Africa and as a potential for attracting investors, among other benefits; the cut to the proposed building of the Specialty hospital that will save those Guyanese who need specialised medical intervention, the need to seek such treatment abroad, apart from the training opportunities that will be available to younger medical practitioners; Then there is the Low Carbon Development Strategy that encapsulates programmes for Hinterland communities’ socio-economic development and the nation in the process. Even the State’s right to promote and disseminate information on its numerous national development programmes,

I OBSERVED with great alarm the furor generated in the press in respect of the demolition of a businessman’s fence on the East Coast of Demarara, which the Government contends is constructed on state land. My research reveals that this land was owned by the Government since 1972 and it is shown on several plans recorded at the Guyana Lands and Surveys Department. I understand that the businessman took the Government to court where the matter spent nearly two years. Two weeks ago, the Chief Justice dismissed the case, clearing the way for the demolition to take place. During those two years, the Government has been unable to proceed with the expansion of the East Coast road. As a result, thousands of commuters are inconvenienced and discommoded; millions of dollars in labour is wasted as workers are delayed in traffic. The ultimate net effect is a dent on the national economy. After all, this roadway remains one of the Nation’s main transportation arteries. Additionally, based upon information published in the press, the Government is exposed to liabilities to the tune of millions of US dollars, all because of the selfishness of a single individual. Unsurprisingly, the businessman’s lawyer is Mr. Khemraj Ram-

jattan, the leader of the AFC. Once again, rather than stand on the side of the thousands of Guyanese who are affected; rather than stand on the side of national development; rather than stand in defence of state property; he again stands on the side of the self-interest of his client, presumably, for 30 pieces of silver. Once again, the nation sees the quality and calibre of persons who masquerade as political leaders aspiring for the throne. I remind the people of Guyana of what my grandmother used to say: “wha you see in braad daylight, na wait fu see in dark night”. SUNDAR NAUTH

Taxi drivers’ life could have been saved

I AM in pain and shock, even tears again for the senseless murder of a hardworking and ambitious Guyanese, who worked night and day to pay the installments of his car, and to maintain his family as the sole bread winner. This is not the first taxi driver to be killed for his car and yet many more have been seriously injured, some maimed physically and mentally for life. The criminals have no appreciation for those who work, those they will steal from. If they steal and rob the drivers, why injure them? Why kill them? Imagine the pains and anguish of the families of the hardworking, handsome man. His mother must be in bitter tears, as is his father and siblings. Oh Gosh!! Imagine the for the public’s knowledge, had been challenged as a result of cuts to its arms - the Government Information Agency and the National Communications Network. These are just a few of the numerous programmes that have been affected, because of such an arbitrary and illegal action to the 2013 budget. This particular action exposes the clear and unmistakable hypocrisy of the two Opposition parties that have often accused the government of being “undemocratic”. Just look who is making such an accusation! Surely, this nation would not have forgotten what the People’s National Congress (PNC) government did to this country and its peoples, during those long, dark years! Hypocrites, for want of a better description! So power crazed, and unconscionable has this Opposition cabal been in the continuous use of its combined majority, and politics of spite, that it has continued its vendetta against the person of the Minister of Home Affairs, refusing to support very important measures he has introduced – the Reform of the Security Sector; and Firearms (Amendment) Legislation, that are for the good and benefit of the nation. How does one fathom a situation where the leader of the main Opposition party, a constant critic of the security environment, refuses to support initiatives aimed at remedying the very ills he has so often mentioned? This has to be an unnatural precedent for the leader of any Opposition party! Yet again, the refusal to support the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Bill, and the monumental project of the Amaila Falls Hydro Project – the first, perhaps the most critical piece of legislation within modern times; while the second, the most important socio-economic initiative that, when concluded, will effectively cement our modernisation as a nation. Which Opposition that truly represents the aspirations of its country and people that it professes to love, will ever be so anti-national? Let us as citizens of this beloved country understand this truism: that politics will always be adversarial; but not the type that has to be filled with dangerous grudges, and spiteful intentions, all aimed at impeding national progress. As citizens of this country, we all have a duty, especially those who are supporters of these two parties, to tell them in a clear loud voice: ‘We will not accept their irresponsible and dangerous acts again in 2014. Enough is Enough!’

pains of the wife, and his children, the sufferings they have to face through life. His children seeking education will suffer the difficulties having lost the father who could make that possible. The wife has to seek employment, and when women are divorced or their husbands die, people (men) usually disrespect them. Further, taxi drivers, construction workers, conductors, usually do not pay into the National Insurance Scheme; I hope he did. I encourage all people in the various industries to also take out a life insurance policy, and to please get covered by NIS. Persons employed as groups, even as contractors can take group life/accidental insurance for unnatural deaths, and even include life insurance on it with the facility to move. They are very cheap actually, and should be looked upon as an investment. One has to invest for the sake of one’s children, as death is definite, and with the criminals out there, it can come anytime. A SPECIAL NOTE: It always amazes me that people will purchase vehicles valued minimum $1.5 - $30 million at times, and in between, but they find it hard to install a Satellite Tracking System costing maybe under $60,000 with a small monitoring fee monthly. One could also have a panic button to alert the base and relatives by SMS messaging. The map will show the location, it could be tracked on any smart phone or computer. If the installed method is chosen, the vehicle can be ‘killed’ by the base or the relatives. Even the personal tracker has a panic button (but cannot ‘kill the engine’). It can be transferred from person to person, or vehicle to vehicle instantly without installation. Mr. Editor, I am asking you to please publish this letter so we can educate taxi drivers, owners of private vehicles, parents of children driving, etc. A simple device such as this can save lives and prevent a lifetime of heartache, guilt feelings and misery. Places like hotels, taxi services and airports should make it mandatory for all drivers to have such a system if they wish to work with that hotel or airport or any organisation. The vehicles can be tracked constantly for safety, and the panic button used to send alerts if they feel they are being targeted or followed or actually held up. Car rental agencies, wholesale, manufacturing and retail businesses and manufacturers still do not see the merits of the tracking system. Dishonest drivers and employees can also be caught. I extend deepest sympathies to the wife and children, the parents and relatives of the Late Rudranauth Jeeboo, and to all taxi drivers who were hurt or killed in the past. I remember a very pretty lady on the East Coast who was murdered by some youngsters. I just wonder how people can take another human life so easily. ROSHAN KHAN RK’s Dragnet Satellite Tracking and Asset Recovery

Best ever education pass rates recorded in 2013

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday December 31, 2013

- Minister Manickchand says Guyana on track to achieve universal secondary education by 2016 By Clifford Stanley

HE Education Sector, with one or two exceptions, in 2013 achieved the best pass rates ever in Mathematics, English, Social Studies and other academic courses, both at the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) Examinations and the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE). This was revealed by Minister of Education, Ms. Priya Manickchand during a performance review yesterday at Cara Lodge Suites in Georgetown, in the presence of Permanent Secretary, Ms. Delma Nedd and Chief Education Officer, Mr. Olato Sam. The minister also anChief Education Officer Olato Sam nounced plans by the Edthe ministry had secured the measures for making learning ucation Ministry to seek services of two specialists, one Mathematics accessible and assistance from the World of them a special Mathematics interesting. Bank, among other agencies person as a senior education She said that, in 2014, every to improve on the pass rates in officer in the secondary sector effort will be made to improve Mathematics and English and and the other a Mathematics the pass rates in Mathematbetter the quality of learning ics and English so that provided by hinmore of school children terland schools in can matriculate. 2014. “We are in the best Manickchand place we have ever reported that, in been. The numbers 2013, Guyana had are getting better but done more at evstill too slowly for ery single level of us,” Manickchand dethe sector than it clared. had previously as She said the Mina country. istry of Education “The results intends to achieve were very encouruniversal secondary aging. You might education before the have one or two first term of President exceptions but in Donald Ramotar’s ad2013 we are, withministration comes to out a doubt, at the an end in 2016. best place we have The plan is that ever been, historimore schools will be cally, regarding pass built and extensions rates,” she insisted. made with the intent S h e e m p h a - PS Education Ministry Ms. Delma Nedd that every single child sised that she was of secondary age will totally unhappy be able to access a five-year specialist in the National Cenwith a 43 percent pass in secondary education in each tre for Educational Resource Mathematics at the NGSA region of Guyana. Development (NCERD), tolevel in 2013 but noted that This situation, she said, has wards improving pass rates in it marked a 400 percent been achieved in some regions Mathematics. increase on the 8.4 percent but some more work has to be pass rate recorded in 1993 done in Regions 1 (Barima/ NEW MEASURES and the 53 percent higher Waini), 7 (Cuyuni/Mazaruni), than the 28 percent pass rate 8 (Potaro/Siparuni), 9 (Upper The ministry is also colrecorded in 2003. Takutu/Upper Essequibo) and laborating with the World Manickchand said that with a general secondary eduBank to introduce some new

Minister cation along the coastland. The minister said some of the regions, for example Region 1 did not need new school buildings but support in the form of transportation for the schoolchildren to and from school and the ministry was working, consciously to achieve this. She declared that hinterland education is one of the interesting unsung stories in the education sector with more children enrolled and more trained teachers delivering education in the hinterland. The ministry will, in 2014, take steps to improve the quality that is delivered and those will include the replenishment of the dormitories of the secondary schools in the hinterland as well as the living quarters of teachers, thereby improving the quality of life in the schools and their environs. She said every single sheet, pillow case, pot, spoon cup, plate necessary will be in every single dorm and that ‘house parents’ will be suitably qualified and trained with the belief that improving the quality of the residences will result in an improvement in the quality of results. She said, at the moment, all the schools in Region 9 have micro science kits so they

of Education Priya Manickchand literate by the time they exit can, by 2015, do single science Grade Four. subjects that they could not She reported, too, that the have done before. ministry had been very pleased She said that improving to introduce extra-curricular results in hinterland schools is activities aimed at providing a one of the areas she is looking rounded education to children forward to tackling because at all levels. much had been achieved in “ We a r e i n c r e d i b l y this area and what is needed pleased that, having stabilised there is a final push to make our results we have managed sure that there is true equity to introduce extra-curricular within the education sector. activities which have made Another big project of the changes in the children exministry for 2014 will be the posed to them.” improvement of literacy rates The extra-curricular activamong children at Grade Four ities included the introduction primary school level. of the steelpan into schools The ministry had comand opportunities for honing pleted a study of the primary the debating skills of others. sector grades one to six which The initiative had sucattempted to assess where priceeded in strengthening the mary schoolchildren are with access of the schools to such respect to meeting internationactivities that are not necesal literacy standards. sarily part of the academic programme. REGARDING The 2008-2013 five-year LITERACY strategic plan of the Ministry of Education comes to an end The ministry is in the protoday and the intention is to cess of drafting what the nareview progress from 2008 and tional plan of action will be consult with all stakeholders regarding literacy, what specific for publication of the new five actions need to be taken and year plan 2013-2018 by the costing them to ensure that end of January 2014. more children are literate by The ministry also plans Grade Four. to lay a draft Education The objective is that in Bill before the National Asfive years time, 80 percent of sembly. primary schoolchildren are

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday December 31, 2013

AFC continues to engage in politics of deception, trickery and lies - says Housing Minister, who again calls on Ramjattan to apologise

HOUSING and Water Minister, Irfaan Ali has once again lashed out at the Alliance For Change (AFC) for continuing to “engage in its politics of deception, trickery and lies”. Minister Ali said the AFC’s issuance of a press release yesterday is yet another attempt by its hierarchy to pull more wool over the eyes of Guyanese from the substantive issues that were raised at the ministry’s press conference on Friday last. “It is no doubt another sordid and last ditch attempt to create distractions from the issue at hand which is the party’s deliberate fabrication, distortion and misrepresentation of the facts surrounding the allocation of land to private investors along the East Bank of Demerara,” Ali said in a response to the AFC statement. The minister stated: “Clearly, the leader of the party, Khemraj Ramjattan has come in for heavy criticisms from the general public and his political colleagues for his verbal attack on an innocent public servant and the disrespect shown to a Minister of Government. “As Housing and Water Minister, I am unaware that the government has instructed the tapping of Ramjattan’s phone or those belonging to the ministry. Additionally, the AFC’s attempt to draw extraneous matters in relation to the wiretapping of phones, legality of the same and other security issues has not escaped my attention.” According to Minister Ali, the exact words uttered to the media were: “We are hoping that we can make a request of GT&T to have a recording of this also”. He said this comment was made in direct relation to “Ramjattan’s wanton and dastard attack on an ordinary and innocent Public Servant in my office”. It is on this note, that Ali said he wishes to dismiss the AFC’s scaremongering, lack of political maturity and integrity. “The party has shown that it lacks the ability to justify its public positions by advancing evidence and facts that could stand the test of scrutiny. The press statement by the AFC (yesterday) also exposes its unwillingness to upbraid its members who hold high

offices when their conduct is less than favourable and appropriate,” the minister stated. Ali said he stands by his earlier statements on Mr Ramjattan’s lies and distortions, as well as the earlier statements on his attack

Minister Irfaan Ali

Khemraj Ramjattan

on the public servant. “I therefore, reiterate a call for Mr Ramjattan to issue an immediate apology for his lawless, loud, abusive, unprofessional, unethical, immoral and highly offensive abuse of a public servant. This is the only ethical and moral thing that any human can do for such an abuse of power,” the minister declared. He said no amount of dodging, shifting of the goal posts, smokescreen, red herrings and other distractions will cover the wrong that Ramjattan has done. “If Ramjattan and his party fails to do this then it proves him not

only unfit to hold public office as President for which he desperately aspires but it proves the AFC an unworthy political entity govern by a lack of ethics and standards,” Minister Ali charged. BACKGROUND Minister Ali, having taken umbrage at the Christmas Day Kaieteur News Headline: ‘Eccles to Providence hijacked by private developers’, presented the media with the facts of the case at a press conference he hosted on Friday last. Alliance For Change (AFC) leader Mr Khemraj Ramjattan had told the Kaieteur News that hundreds of acres of land in central areas on the East Bank of Demerara had been distributed to a number of private developers in what appeared to be very unclear circumstances. Minister Ali consequently invited Ramjattan, via email, to the press conference; but when the minister’s secretary called to remind Ramjattan about the press conference, she was told: “How can that ‘chap’ demand me to come to his press conference? Tell him to haul his ass!” The Housing Minister said he had been affording Ramjattan the opportunity to publicly ask as many questions as he wanted before the press. “This is a man who talks about being upright, morally straight; and this is the way he speaks to an ordinary public servant who was merely doing her duties. I find this to be disgusting, lawless, and an abuse of power by Mr. Ramjattan,” Minister Ali declared. “This is a man who speaks about transparency, openness, accountability and about professionalism; and this is the way he responds. He can tell me to ‘haul my ass’, I am a politician; but do not ever believe that you can humiliate a professional public servant who sits in my office and disrespect her the way he did. And I am calling for him to offer a public apology for the disrespect of this public servant! Nothing short of a public apology (will suffice),” the minister remarked.

NDIA providing expertise to seal dam breach at Airy Hall

THE Government’s initiative to bring in 28 mini-excavators in 2013 and to deploy them along the coast has helped immensely to mitigate the impact of the heavy rainfall that has been experienced during the rainy seasons and over the last nine days in Regions 2, 3, 4 and 6. This was the view of Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Ganga Persaud as he updated the media on the situation at Airy Hall, Essequibo. High water level and saturated land are being experienced along several villages on the coast following frequent showers that were experienced over the last few days. This resulted in the breaching of the Airy Hall Conservancy Dam in Region 2 and the flooding of the rice lands in the community. Minister Persaud yesterday reported that the Region 2 community continues to be under threat as the dam which was sealed around 6 pm on Sunday was again breached around 03:00 hrs yesterday morning, undoing much that was done. He reported that works were in progress to “get as much discharge as we can into the Atlantic Ocean with the deployment of pumps.” The water remains high in the Charity area and also in Pomeroon, but the minister reported that a collaborative effort to address the situation was underway among the Ministries of Agriculture, the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), Local Government and Regional Development and Public Works, the NDC, and the RDC “to bring relief as fast as we can to affected areas and residents in the areas.” He reported that four mini-excavators were delivered to Essequibo Coast yesterday morning while a pump was deployed to the Charity area. Meanwhile, Chairman of Region 2, Mr. Parmanand Persaud has

said the Regional Administration, in collaboration with the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), is working round the clock to have the breach sealed in the dam of the Airy Hall conservancy. Mr. Persaud said work is ongoing at the site to bring the situation under control. The Chairman said a contractor, Mr. Manboardram Sukhai, has already driven wooden piles and was expected to seal the breach by late yesterday. The Region 2 Chairman, who visited the area several times since the breach occurred, said fields with young rice plants and the entire housing area in Airy Hall sands are flooded. Reports said the dam of the conservancy ‘bucked’ after water rose to dangerous levels during

Minister Ali Baksh

Lionel Wordsworth

extreme rainfall over the past days that created an eight-feet breach. This caused a large volume of water to flood rice fields, cash crops and the houses in Airy Hall sands. Mr. Persaud said the night the breach occurred the NDIA was informed and actions started immediately to get a contractor on site

to seal the breach. The Chairman said desperate efforts were made to prevent water from flowing to the housing area and the fields with young rice plants by the contractor but all the efforts failed because of the extremely high level of water in the canal. Many farmers reportedly came out to help the Regional Administration in its fight to stop the water and save the community and a second attempt was made on Sunday to seal the breach but during the night the force of the water pushed away everything that was placed across the breach and large volume of water from the conservancy rushed out and covered rice fields, farms and the housing areas. Water was said to be as deep as eight feet in many areas. Mr. Persaud said while the breach is being blocked, the administration along with NDIA will focus on getting the high build-up of water off the land. He said portable pumps will be set up to help drain the area. Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer of NDIA, Mr. Lionel Wordsworth and Region 2 Vice Chairman, Mr Vishnu Samaroo were at the site yesterday afternoon inspecting work that was in progress Regional Chairman, to seal the breach. Parmanand Persaud Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. Ali Baksh was also on site and met farmers and residents whose fields and houses were under water. The minister also inspected the breach and the conservancy dam. Rajendra Prabhulall)

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday December 31, 2013

Old Kai: Chronicles of Guyana

US Ambassador exposed by the Doctor - owes all Guyanese an apology for misleading this nation

OLD Kai’s grandmother always loved to use the old adage, ‘moon a run till day ketch am’ at any and every opportunity. In this case, the apple has not fallen far from the tree as it is now fitting for Old Kai to use it in the context of the recent exposure of United States Ambassador to Guyana, Mr. Brent Hardt by the man popularly referred to as the ‘doctor’ or ‘de lunch man’. Clearly, the US Ambassador’s credibility has been shattered by the recent revelations of Dr. Roger Luncheon in a letter to the press. Ambassador Hardt has publicly contended all along that the Government of Guyana was consulted from the inception of the

How can deliberately misleading a host nation, casting aspersions on that nation’s top officials which are later contradicted or disproved, publicly announcing that you will ignore the decision of the legitimate authority in your host nation and rather move ahead with your sinister mission and refusing to divulge critical information be tied to ‘improving Governance’ in a country? Rather than improving democracy isn’t this more like encouraging anarchy? ‘Governance project’. However, we are yet to see him respond to Dr. Luncheon’s statement that, “The project was conceived by the American authorities. The project was funded by US Congress. A bid was tendered, the US organisation, International Republican Institute, won that bid and was awarded the contract to implement

the project. It was subsequent to those actions by the American authorities that the US Ambassador approached the Government of Guyana.” This revelation confirms that there is something sinister about this US funded project and justifies Cabinet’s rejection. The fact that the US Ambassador has also refused to divulge

US Ambassador Brent Hardt

Dr Roger Luncheon

certain details regarding the project to the media simply confirms the obvious. How can deliberately misleading a host nation, casting aspersions on that nation’s top officials which are later contradicted or disproved, publicly announcing that you will ignore the decision of the legitimate authority in your host nation and rather move ahead with your sinister mission and refusing to divulge critical information be tied to ‘improving Governance’ in a country? Rather than improving democracy isn’t this more like encouraging anarchy? Well

clearly this is the US Ambassador and some of his colleague’s brand of Democracy for nations which they wish to impose their ‘imperialist will’ on. They have done it before in Guyana and it appears the Ambassador thinks they can do it again. He can never be more wrong as the Guyanese people are in no mood to relive the destruction of their country all over again. Old Kai is also heartened that the Progressive Youth Organisation (PYO) has joined the growing list of Opposition against the ‘US Governance project’ for Guyana. Their statement also makes a telling revelation regarding the grouping which was awarded the contract to execute the project, “The PYO also recognised that the American organisation, International Republican Institute (IRI)….has a reputation to interfere in the internal politics of a country. They have been implicated in the overthrow of (the democratically elected) Aristide in Haiti. Have supported the 2009 coup in Honduras (against a democratically elected President), and have created political coalitions’ in Poland, etc. These activities have been in direct violation of the principles of self-governance and self-determination.” The PYO also noted that “The use of such an organisation and the public stance of the Ambassador can only lead to the conclusion that there is an active attempt by the Ambassador to usurp democracy in Guyana.” Against this backdrop, there is only one option for the US Ambassador and that is to offer this nation a sincere apology after withdrawing the project in its entirety. It may be too much for him to provide all the sinister details of the project and the extent to which the Opposition in Guyana is willing to go in undermining our democracy and economic progress to suit their political agenda.

REDOUBLE EFFORTS TO FIGHT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - PPP urges civil society, other stakeholder groups

By Vanessa Narine CIVIL society and other stakeholder groups have intensified efforts to tackle the scourge of domestic violence, particularly as the attendant consequences affect children involved, as per the recent spate of domestic violence. PPP/C party member and Parliamentarian, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, told reporters yesterday that innocent children are the ones made to face the brunt of the consequences of domestic violence. She said: “The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has noted with a grave sense of sadness the unfortunate and continuous loss of lives resulting from domestic issues, following the most recent spate last week. These incidents not only culminate in severe grief, but result in broken homes and related trauma brought to bear on surviving family members.” Dr Persaud said the incidents of domestic violence are “seemingly unabated”, despite the wealth of educational material available and support that is easily accessible through the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security and non-governmental organisations. “While those who continue to advocate for a domestic violence-free environment must be commended, the party believes that clearly there is much more work to be done in this regard,” she said. Dr Persaud urged civil society, religious organisations, community groups, village leaders, and whoever is in a position to assist to intensify their efforts at educating on the dire consequences of domestic abuse, and the vital need for amicable resolutions to those circumstances. “The party believes that this is crucial in comple-

menting the national effort to stamp out domestic abuse…Those responsible for law enforcement are also urged to remain responsive, and not to take for granted any call for assistance.” CHALLENGE Dr Persaud acknowledged the dilemma brought on by fear of repercussions victims face in advancing prosecution of domestic violence perpetrators. Those repercussions can be meted out either by the abuser or by family members and the extended society. Nevertheless, she made it clear that there is support for those affected by domestic violence, and those persons must be empowered in this knowledge. Dr. Vindhya Persaud She pointed to the recent introduction of the Cop and Faith Community Network (CFCN) and those involved in the system. The Home Affairs Ministry recently launched CFCN, in collaboration with the Guyana Police Force (GPF), the clergy and the faith-based community in Guyana, to bring peace within communities seeking to eliminate minor offences such as cruelty to animals, domestic violence, threatening behaviour, and threatening language of persons; and damage to property and other

offences. The programme was rolled out in 10 selected communities located in Regions Four and Six: Sophia, Agricola/McDoom, Plaisance, Buxton/Friendship, Kilcoy/Chesney, Fyrish/Overwinning/ Glasgow, Edinburgh, Angoy’s Avenue, Port Mourant and Rose Hall Town. Dr Persaud said that support from the network extends to the point where the victim can be accompanied to court to facilitate prosecution proceedings. “Change takes time,” she acknowledged, but stressed that firm action is one way to address this complex problem that has claimed the lives of 23 women this year. Dr Persaud added that even before the situation escalates to the level of the courtroom, mediation support is also made available. She lauded the efforts of religious groups, particularly since those efforts place communities in a better position to act, given that the programme is community-based and shares closer ties to families affected by domestic violence. She said: “Those who feel trapped in situations of domestic abuse must endeavour to acquire the strength to access the services to empower them(selves) and to bring the perpetrators to face the law. It is the party’s fervent wish that, with the combination of the efforts of all, our society can be free of domestic abuse, thereby reducing the related societal ills which can pose challenges to the country’s continuous development.” On behalf of the ruling party, Dr Persaud expressed deepest condolences to those who suffered the loss of a loved one during the regrettable incidents of domestic violence.

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday December 31, 2013

NDIA collaborating efforts following another breach of drainage canal in Region 2 By Telesha Ramnarine

Government are also, consistently,

anticipated over Regions 5 (Mahaica/Berbice) and 6 (East

working along with the relevant

Berbice/Corentyne).

FOUR mini excavators and a pump were delivered to the Esse-

Neighbourhood Democratic Coun-

quibo Coast yesterday morning following another dam breach

cils to render relief.

of the main drainage canal in Region 2 (Pomeroon/Supenaam).

Persaud said he is hoping

The situation was remedied a few days ago, but Minister of Local

and praying that those efforts

Government and Regional Development, Mr. Ganga Persaud told

will minimise the difficulties

reporters that one more breakage occurred about 03:00 hrs yesterday.

that are being experienced by residents.

Speaking at a press conference in his Fort Street, Kingston, Georgetown Ministry, he said, as a result, the surrounding commu-

Meanwhile, the Ministry

nities are under serious threat.

of Agriculture has advised

A Ministry statement said areas for attention, include Black Bush Polder and villages of Lower and Central Corentyne and Canal Polder, Pomeroon and a number of villages along the Essequibo. The NDIA, Regional Officials and NDCs are closely monitoring the situation, the release said. It added: “We are cautioning residents, especially in low-lying regions to take precautionary measures against flooding. The Ministry of Agriculture will continue to monitor and bring you updates as the situation unfolds.”

So far, a team from the National Drainage and Irrigation Au-

of frequent showers that are

Contact can be made on hotline telephone numbers 227-

thority (NDIA) is at the location to provide expertise on how to seal

expected along the coastal

5049, 223-7291, 643 4369 (SMS ONLY) to report any flooding

the dam and the Ministries of Agriculture, Public Works and Local

Minister Ganga Persaud regions, with heaviest rainfall

or breach, the Ministry advisory said.

Whittaker reports...

Haags Bosch received 110,000 tonnes waste in 2013 By Telesha Ramnarine

site were put in place and 825 garbage bins were procured,

the same time, the work was progressing satisfactorily.

Whittaker pointed out in the presence of the other Minister,

Gilkes disclosed that the location is intended to occupy 64 of

A TOTAL 110,000 tonnes of waste was received at the Haags

Mr. Ganga Persaud and Permanent Secretary, Mr. Collin

the 100 acres behind Eccles and the facility is being built in four

Bosch Sanitary Landfill Site, aback Eccles, East Bank De-

Croal.

stages, each stage or cell, is to occupy 16 acres.

merara, for the year 2013, Minister within the Ministry of

Meanwhile, Head of the Georgetown Solid Waste Manage-

Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Norman

ment Team, Mr. Gordon Gilkes told the Guyana Chronicle, earlier

Whittaker reported yesterday.

this month, that though designed to receive 6,000 tonnes of solid

Speaking at a press conference in the Fort Street, Kingston,

waste per month, the same landfill site is currently processing

Georgetown Ministry, he told reporters that some 50,000 tonnes,

more than 10,000 tonnes per month and its construction is still

not originally catered for, was included.

a work in progress.

But during the year, several improvements to the

He said, despite the pressure of operating and constructing at

The landfill is located between Plantation Peter’s Hall on the southern side and Agricola on the northern side, behind Eccles. PREMATURE START “We are, at the moment, at about 60 percent of cell number one. It should be remembered that the operations of the landfill were started prematurely, because of the situation at Le Repentir. The thing is that the operation and construction is being done at the same time,” Gilkes explained. The landfill commenced operating on February 1, 2011 and has been receiving waste for about 33 months. Up to earlier this month, the landfill had received in excess of 340,000 tonnes. The site is supposed to last for 26 years but, at the current rate of usage, it may last far less. “There are other technologies which can reduce the amount of waste that goes into landfills. Utilizing those, it is hoped, should extend the life of the site as close as possible to 26 years,” he said. Ongoing work includes the construction of an Administration Building housing offices, canteen and workshop; a scale and scale-house, to weigh the incoming waste and categorise it; construction of internal access roads, and a storm-water management system. A landfill gas management system is on the cards for some time in the future, because the facility is, at the moment, still too young to start producing gas. There are also plans to install a composting facility to help reduce the amount of bio-waste which goes into the landfill. The site is financed, to the tune of US$7.7M, through a loan agreement entered into between the Government of

The Haags Bosch Landfill site aback Eccles, East Bank Demerara is currently accepting almost double the waste it is designed to accommodate

Guyana (GOG) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) which took effect from February 22, 2007.

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday December 31, 2013

Minister Whittaker inspects several education projects in Region 5

– tells contractors action will be taken for failing to meet deadlines

MINISTER in the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr Norman Whittaker, accompanied by Region Five Chairman Mr Bindrabhan Bisnauth and Regional Executive Officer (REO) Ashford Ambedkar, on Friday last visited and inspected works ongoing at the Novar Primary and Secondary Schools, Mahaicony Secondary School, and the Fairfield Community Centre, all in Region 5. At Novar, $15.67M was invested for an extension which is expected to accommodate 180 students. This contract was awarded to S.A. Associates and was expected to be completed during a sixmonth period. At Mahaicony, a new wing is being built at a cost of $20.97M to accommodate 200 students and that contract was awarded to TB Construction. Both projects were expected to be completed before the new school term in January, but the contractors are not on schedule and from all reports the works would not be completed within the given time.

Minister Whittaker warned that if the contractors do not deliver in a timely manner, the regional administration will have no alternative but to terminate the contracts. “The region is in favour that the contract be terminated which I think is a fair way to go because the regional administration has been assisting and engaging the contractors to find out the difficulties, but to this end it was discovered that no one will be able to deliver,” Minister Whittaker pointed out. In the case of Novar, Minister Whittaker said the contractor continued to extend the completion date. However, he has promised that the work will be completed by January 6. “The slow pace of implementation has been a challenge and with schools scheduled to be opened within another week is a concern for the region, the ministry and the Government at large,” Minister Whittaker added. He highlighted that the region has completed 100% of its other programmes and commended the regional administration for monitoring those works and ensuring that they are successful.

“We would not wish that those two projects under the education programme take away from the success that they have achieved under the other programmes,” he stated. Bisnauth, who also expressed disappointment that the works are not yet completed, said that the regional administration made several attempts to assist the contractors, and they were given the assurance that the projects will be completed within the scheduled period. Notwithstanding the two projects, he said that all the other 2013 capital projects were successfully completed. Meanwhile, Fairfield Community Centre was rehabilitated under the President’s Youth Choice initiative to the tune of $4.5M. The works include three sanitary blocks. Ambedkar said that particular contractor was delivering and he was satisfied with the work that has been done thus far. Once completed, he said the centre will benefit hundreds of youths in computer training, home economics and sewing classes. Similar programmes are also on stream in two other areas. (GINA)

Works in progress at the Novar Primary school, Region 5 Minister Norman Whittaker, Region 5 Chairman Bindrabhan Bisnauth and Regional Executive Officer (REO) Ashford Ambedkar engaging Quacey Amsterdam, the contractor at the Novar Primary School, Region 5 on Friday last. The extension at Mahaicony Primary School, Region 5

Work in progress at the Fairfield Community Centre

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday December 31, 2013

Confrontation & threats must give way to political dialogue, maturity - Rohee - says New Year always brings with it a renewed sense of optimism and hope for a brighter future By Vanessa Narine BUILDING trust among local political parties is a work in progress, according to General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Mr Clement Rohee. “In a society like ours, which has a difficult history, we cannot ‘not do this’ (continue to build trust),” he said. Addressing the issue of democratic consolidation and participatory democracy – tenets of party principles – at the PPP’s final press conference for 2013, held yesterday at the party’s Freedom House headquarters, Mr Rohee said: “One such core principle is the issue of democratic consolidation and participatory democracy. These principles were echoed in an address to the National Assembly on December 17, 1992 by former President, Dr. Cheddi Jagan immediately after the victory of the PPP/C in the elections of October 5, 1992, after twenty-eight years of PNC dictatorial rule, when he said: ‘We have already embarked on a policy of involving the people at all levels. The new government has started to work in a new spirit of having discussions with all those concerned before taking decisions. The way forward will be through public discourse and consensus’. Mr Rohee said that realisation of this vision is grounded in the need to build trust at the political level, and create political space for all. “Confrontation and threats must give way to dialogue, and the good of the country should remain paramount in all our political engagements and discourse,” he said. Rohee explained that, in the years of the late President Desmond Hoyte, trust among the two main political factions was being established, but the “little trust” achieved between the parties, “for some reason or other”, soon dissipated.

democracy, and has always sought to ensure that Opposition parties are not treated with disdain. “There has never been harassment of Opposition politicians, as happened in the past. The attainment of political power by democratic means will be recognised as a legitimate objective which is the right of every political party.” Mr Rohee extended a “hand of friendship” to those who subscribe to the aspirations of a free and democratic society within the broad framework of a national democratic state based on the principles of national sovereignty, a tri-sectoral economy, good governance, rule of law, and a working class orientation. “This will be a state of all MINISTER CLEMENT ROHEE Guyanese, where the interest of all classes and strata of society will not only be protected, but advanced to higher levels,” Mr Rohee stressed.

Mr Rohee added that past President Bharrat Jagdeo was “no less explicit” in terms of the way forward. In an address to the opening of the Eighth Parliament on May 4, 2001, Mr Jagdeo had said: “Mr. Speaker, my party sought, and has been granted, the mandate to pursue this journey and to lead this process. This is a great honour as it is a profound responsibility. It is, however, a journey that none -- in spite of capabilities and experience -- must or dare undertake alone. Nation building demands the involvement of all of us.” Mr Rohee pointed out that this point was re-emphasised by President Donald Ramotar in his speech at the Opening of the Tenth Parliament, on February 10, 2012. On that occasion, the current Head of State said: “Indeed, the makeup of this new Parliament dictates that we seek consensus and compromise and resist the temptation to believe that any party can ride roughshod over another. Any such attempt may see us missing the historical opportunities that this new composition offers. “I urge that we work assiduously to find common ground within and outside of this hallowed chamber. Within my administration, there exists the political will to do so.” Mr Rohee maintained that, in line with that party’s programme, which calls for establishment of a national democratic state that represents the interests of all classes, groups and social strata as part of an inclusive state, a decision was taken by the party to work towards the creation of a ‘broad left, progressive and democratic nationalist front’ comprising representatives of all sections of the working people, farmers, intellectuals, professionals, the business community, NGOs and all Guyanese who share a common vision of the national democratic choice. TRANSFORMATION

OPTIMISM DIALOGUE When asked about current efforts to restore that trust, particularly considering the political Opposition’s request for exchange of information on major projects and the establishment of a Tripartite Budget Committee, Mr Rohee said the political will to build trust is present, and the Opposition members have only to request the relevant information to be in possession of it. He added that every request has, to date, been honoured. With regard to the Tripartite Budget Committee, Rohee said the Government’s position has always been that preparation of the National Budget was the responsibility of the current administration. Efforts at tripartite talks since the commitment was made by President Donald Ramotar in 2011 have been hamstrung by the inability of parties to reach a consensus. The last meeting, the 2013 budget consultations between the three parties, ended on a bad note, and, as a result, the Opposition parties gutted the budget by $31.4 billion, reducing it from $208.8 billion to $177.4 billion. Mr Rohee acknowledged that the Opposition has warned of increased scrutiny of the Budget if not included in the preparation process, but he has made it clear that increased scrutiny is not a problem for the Government. Mr Rohee, however, maintained that the search for a political solution that meets the expectations of the Guyanese people must continue. He said: “It is clear from the standpoint of the PPP that there is a strong political will to find common ground. The PPP/C administration has always recognised the importance of multi-party

He pointed out that the PPP party and the PPP/C government have always been, and will continue to remain, faithful to the vision of its founding leaders to create a society in which there is racial and working class unity, participatory democracy, and inclusive governance. Rohee said: “A new year always brings with it a renewed sense of optimism and hope for a brighter future. The PPP shares this feeling of optimism, which is grounded on the measurable progress the country has made over the past two decades under the visionary leadership of successive PPP/C presidents, all of whom have articulated their own style of leadership that have defined their individual legacies. “Despite their own leadership styles and personalities, which they have all brought to bear on the national psyche, it is also true that they have all been guided by the basic tenets of party policies and ideological underpinnings based on the core values and principles of the party.” Mr Rohee thinks a re-affirmation of these principles was expressed by former President Janet Jagan during an address to the National Assembly on February 26 1998, when she said: “As a nation we have to constantly move forward. We cannot turn back. We have to live with our history. It is ours, and the most we could do at this point is to learn the lessons that history has taught us. “Our past should not divide us, but give us strength and deepen our commitment to pursue boldly the interest of the nation and the people. We must understand our unique cultural experience and realise that our oneness as a nation transcends the sum of its parts.”

Mr Rohee stressed that, in more than two decades, the impact of the efforts made by successive PPP/C administrations cannot be doubted. He said: “There can be no doubt that the political, social and economic landscape has been transformed under the PPP/C administration. Guyana today is a proud and respected member of the international community. “As stated in the party’s political declaration which emanated from its last Congress, the PPP recognises, and is proud that, as a nation under successive PPP/C Governments, we have established a formidable record of improving the lives of thousands of people, in particular our children. “To name only a few: providing the opportunity for the first time for thousands of ordinary men and women to own their own homes; for the first time thousands of Amerindian children are receiving secondary school education; providing thousands of laptops to low income households in one of the most innovative projects executed by a government in the world to reduce the digital divide and enhance equitable access to new technology.” However, he acknowledged the remaining challenges that mark the political arena. “It behooves us all, moreso as elected representatives of the people, to put the national interest ahead of narrow partisan interests,” Rohee posited. He echoed the contention of President Donald Ramotar, who said: “The important thing is how we move forward in resolving our positions. To move forward will call for maturity if we are to avoid gridlock and inertia. Political cooperation in the interest of the development of Guyana must exist.”

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday December 31, 2013

Firefighters given kudos for containing spread as…

Early morning fire devours Waterloo St mechanic shop By Leroy Smith GUYANA Fire Service (GFS) ranks yesterday engaged a veritable inferno in a desperate battle to save several buildings on the west half of Waterloo Street, Georgetown when an early morning fire devoured a mechanic shop and seriously threatened to consume the other buildings in close proximity. The fire reportedly started just about 03:30 hrs, and Tajmaul Drepaul, owner of the mechanic shop, said he was at home on the lower East Coast of Demerara when a caller informed him that the business was on fire. By the time he arrived on the scene, the destruction was complete. Asked if he had any issues with anyone, the man responded in the negative. He said that last Saturday he had noticed that a fire

had been set to the back of the business, and he had been forced to spend three hours extinguishing it, since the fire service did not respond to his calls. He estimated his losses at approximately half-a-million dollars, but said that figure is subject to adjustment since he still has to do an assessment of what exactly were some of the things he had had on the premises. That fire also scorched at least three buildings and one vehicle which were nearby. Drepaul told this publication that he does not own the property; rather, it’s his friend’s place, and he has been operating there for the past decade. There is no registered name to the business, the man related. He also pointed out that he had not been paying a rental to operate his

Mechanic Tajmaul Drepaul spoke to the Guyana Chronicle yesterday morning

The yard, in the foreground, where the mechanic shop operated; while the damaged doctor’s office can be seen in the distance

Some of the broken glass from a window in the doctor’s office can be seen in this Leroy Smith photo

business at the location. Meanwhile, a doctor who operates a clinic next door said his business suffered exten sive water damage and some amount of fire damage, both of which were evident yesterday. Notwithstanding, the doctor praised the Guyana Fire Service for timely response and diligent work, which saved the other buildings that had been threatened by the fire. He said the GFS came with an adequate amount of water and also used water from the nearby canal to aid in the fire fighting. He tallied his losses as a result of the fire and water damage at just about five million dollars. The doctor afforded this reporter a walk-through of the facility, which revealed a sheet of water on the lower flooring, while windows were shattered and ceilings were scorched and burnt.

Yesterday morning’s fire extensively scorched the left side of this vehicle

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday December 31, 2013

These are the hottest spots at which to break the New Year!!! By Alex Wayne

Palm Court set for magical transformation with lavish ‘New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball’ COME New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2013), the Palm Court entertainment joint is set for a magical transformation when its ‘New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball’ is staged. VIP accommodation to this event will cost $25,000, with the inclusion of snacks and dinner. That apart, patrons can also enjoy, for $5,000, regular deals that include breakfast. Then there is the exciting ‘ball drop moment’ that will showcase local singer Megan Vieira popping out of a large shiny ball to perform ‘Auld Lang Syne’ for patrons. What a perfect way to welcome the New Year! ***********************************************************************

Gravity Lounge presents ‘This is London’ CULMINATING its end-of-year events, the Gravity Lounge would be staging its lavish Old Year’s Night party called ‘This is London’. As the name suggests, it will be heavily influenced by the rich history and social customs of Jolly Old England in both cuisine and decor. Guyanese will be taken aback by the amount of detail the Gravity Team will be putting in place, and the experience would surely be a night to cherish. Join the Gravity family as they bid adieu to the old and celebrate the new in grand style and with enticing elegance and exhilarating energy! Music will be provided by the HJ 94.1 boom DJs, Energy and Bevaughn. Tickets are $25,000 all-inclusive of dinner, breakfast and drinks; or $15,000 for drinks only. The festivities begin at 21.00hrs. Tickets can be purchased at King’s Jewellery World, Oasis Cafe, Footsteps Mega Store, and Gravity Lounge.

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‘De Hunter’ stalking the Pegasus New Year’s Ball

L A S T y e a r, R u p e e brought down the house when the Pegasus Hotel hosted its Old Year’s Night festivity; and this year, two Trinidadian heartthrobs in Rick Ramoutar and De Hunter will be performing. Rick Ramoutar and De Hunter both promise to rock de house. Each is slated to perform for an hour, which will see them belching out some of their signature tunes to definitely put patrons in ‘de party mood’. Also making an appearance is Deejay Sparks from Jamaica and our local Deejay Bevaughn. The event is called “2014 Live New Year’s Eve”, and will be held at the Pegasus poolside. Apart from all the performances, there will be the breathtaking fireworks display that will last for at least 30 minutes; and then there will be dinner! Patrons who want to be a part of the dinner and party can pay $13,000; but those who just want to boogie down at the party can pay $8000. Lighting and sounds will be provided by the Pegasus Hotel. ***********************************************************************

‘Free-up Fete’ for Aracari Resort’s Old Year’s Night

THIS time around, the Aracari Resort at 160 Versailles, West Bank of Demerara is doing things a bit differently in that it will be hosting an Old Year’s Nite ‘Free Fete’. This event will allow patrons free access to the venue and the event, which will be hosted at the resort’s Poolside Auditorium. Interested persons can call 264-2947 to book tables in advance; Old Year’s dinner and other choices can be ordered on arrival. The event will feature fireworks and great festivity, and the CEO, Sase Shewnarain, will address the gathering before the venue explodes in a ‘party frenzy’ and staff and supporters welcome the New Year in grand style! ***********************************************************************

‘Club Nite Fantasia’ for the Edge Nightclub THE thermometer will get a scare from the heat at the Edge Nightclub (Hotel Tower Building) as folks there do things just a bit different from the others. Come Old Year’s Night, fans will be converging at the club in large numbers to usher in the New Year, but in a more reverberating and pulsating manner. Always striving to be different, the venue will be promoting a ‘Club Nite Fantasia’, featuring a ‘musical mix’ that would leave patrons reeling from its provocative intensity. Of course, fans will be waiting with bated breath to welcome the New Year with great joy and jubilation. Those desirous of a more subtle ambience can soak up the glitz and glamour at the Hotel Tower Poolside, and enjoy cocktails as they listen to soothing music.

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Monaco Night Club will host a Masquerade Ball this Old Year’s Night RING in the New Year by partying to the best sound and at the best New Year’s Eve party this year. Where? At Club Monaco of course!! Entertainment will be provided by Gully Ras of Fusion International, entertainer Ryon and Selectors Carl and Diamond of 94.1 FM. Everyone will receive complimentary masks, hats and noisemakers, which will add to the celebration as Club Monaco ushers in 2014. ‘Party-holics’ will benefit from bottle specials all night long wherein they can purchase any bottle of liquor and get the second at half price. Ladies will be admitted without charge until 23:00hrs. General admission costs $3000.00, while VIP will cost $4000. VIP cards will be valid for the evening.

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday December 31, 2013

CJ grants seven petitioners a total of $1.455M bail

C.J. granted bail totaling $4.1M to 16 Petitioners By George Barclay

- pending determination of their cases

ACTING Chief Justice Mr. Ian Chang, S.C., recently granted bail totalling $4,280,000 to 16 offenders, pending the hearing of their cases.

CHIEF Justice, Mr Ian Chang, SC, on Friday last, granted seven petitioners a total of $1.455M bail pending determination of their cases. Particulars follow: For possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, John Baptist was granted $175,000 bail; Abdool Razif Raleel was granted $100,000 bail; Ion Smith was granted $500,000 bail, and Dexter Griffith, $400,000 bail. For simple larceny, Bharrat Sankar was granted $30,000 bail; whilst for the offence of break & enter and larceny, Syad Rahaman Ali was granted $150,000 bail, and Laris La Rose $100,000 bail. (George Barclay)

Following are the offences, the offenders and the amount of bail granted to each offender: ** Possession of Narcotics for the purpose of trafficking: Mark Wong - $60,000; Paul Douglas - $150,000; Josephene Grenale â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $500,000; Selijine Cordis - $200,000; Simple Larceny: Jasohdra Bahadur - $40,000; Bin Chaintal $200,000; ** Robbery Under Arms: Legaim Paddy - $300,000; Romel Bollers - $300,000; Kelico Persuad - $300,000; Colin Homics -

$300,000 ** Larceny: Collara Manson Hing - $250,000 ** Assault & Threatening Behaviour: Alon Mc Gusty $150,000 ** Asaullt, causing actual bodily harm: Lalbachand Doodnauth - $80,000 ** Causing death by dangerous driving: David Da Silva - $750,000 ** Break & enter: Herbert Khan - $400,000 ** Unlawful possession of firearm and ammunition: Ashika Mohamed - $300,000

Chief Justice Ian Chang,S.C.

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday December 31, 2013

Despite setback…

Minister Webster reports overwhelming response to WOW

By Leroy Smith THE Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has reported that single parent women are at the top of the list seeking assistance to acquire skills. At her end-of-year press conference, in the Ministry’s

- says single parent women at top of list seeking assistance to acquire skills Boardroom, Minister Jennifer Webster said that, for the year 2013, women have tapped into the ‘Women of Worth’ (WOW) programme which assists mostly single mothers to secure other resources, as well, to become self-sufficient.

She said, among the areas in which they have shown keen interests are cosmetology, catering, poultry rearing and information technology. M i n i s t e r We b s t e r a c knowledged that the ministry failed to stick to its plan of implementing the scheme in

Local Gov’t Ministry to focus on conditions under which vendors operate during 2014 By Telesha Ramnarine THE Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development will, for 2014, be zooming in on conditions existing at markets and tarmacs, which authorities have spent millions of dollars to provide and, in some cases, rehabilitate. Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr Norman Whittaker yesterday told reporters that there must be transformation when it comes to unhygienic conditions existing at some markets. Speaking at a press conference held in the ministry’s boardroom at Fort Street, Kingston, Georgetown, Minister Whittaker said emphasis will be placed on ensuring that there are washroom facilities, adequate drains and gutters at these places of commerce. “The whole idea is to make the conditions hygienic,” he stressed. To this end, several market management committees will be established in 2014 that will consist of, inter alia, representatives of the Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs) and vendors. Whittaker further informed that market funds will be managed in a separate account. He said the Local Government Ministry welcomes the US$1M made available to Guyana under a Solid Waste Programme, of which $55M will go towards municipalities so that they can have such works done. Whittaker also spoke to the issue of illegal vending across the city, which he said will also be addressed in the coming year. Just last month, he told a news conference that persons engaged in the practice at roadsides are not doing so under proper sanitary and healthy conditions. In fact, most of those vendors sell consumer items, and as such they are required to do so in a proper sanitary facility. The ministry has moved to establish either a tarmac or a market place in every neighbourhood for the convenience of sellers. Roadside sellers, he said, impede the flow of traffic and allow criminal elements to penetrate certain areas. He reiterated that the tarmacs and other facilities provided in the neighbourhoods are there for persons to sell in an orderly manner, and he noted the recent acquisitions by those at Corriverton in Berbice and at Timehri on the East Bank of Demerara, who were relocated to the extended facilities constructed for their use. Minister Whittaker said those sellers were able to remove their businesses from operating on the road shoulders and they will now vend in an orderly manner in facilities prepared for them.

Minister Jennifer Webster Regions 1 (Barima/Waini) and 7 (Cuyuni/Mazaruni) due to unforeseen circumstances which it encountered. However, despite that setback, there was still over-

whelming response to the programme by the other regions which saw several new loan recipients and second and third time borrowers, through the collaboration between the ministry and the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI). To date, the ministry has been able to service 1,326 women who have accessed loans and, in some cases, even expanded their operations under what the minister described as a revolutionary micro-credit scheme which allows women to access collateral free loans ranging between $100,000 and $200,000. Of the total number of people who were able to secure loans for the year, 447 were single mothers who were

trained and certified in skilled areas. Giving a breakdown, Webster said cosmetology courses were done by 10 persons from Region 2 (Pomeroon/Supenaam); 34 from Region 3 (Essequibo Islands/West Demerara); 58 from Region 4 (Demerara/ Mahaica); 20 from Region 5(Mahaica/Berbice); Eight from Region 6(East Berbice/Corentyne) and 10 from Region 10(Upper Demerara/ Upper Berbice). Garment making saw 26 from Region 3, 43 from Region 4, nine from Region 5, sixteen from Region 6 and 15 from Region 10. Forty-nine persons in Region 3, 51 in Region 4, 11 in Regions 5 and 6 in Region 10 took the catering course.

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday December 31, 2013

Security guard blames employer for non-receipt of NIS - Roshan Khan rubbishes claim, stakes reputation on the line

By Michael Khan F I F T Y- N I N E - Y E A R - O L D Surendralall, an employee of RK’s Security Service for the past four years, is peeved over the treatment meted out to him, allegedly by staff of the company’s Head Office in Georgetown, over a recent claim for National Insurance Scheme (NIS) sickness benefit. The armed guard, who is posted at a foreigner’s residence in Mr Roshan Khan, CEO Vryman’s Erven, New Amsterdam, of RK’s Security Inc Berbice, said he also served as a supervisor under RK’s Regional Contract with the Government from 2009 to 2012. He told the Guyana Chronicle that, back in 2010, he had an eye surgery and was given 30 days sick leave to recuperate, by a doctor at New Amsterdam Hospital and claims were, subsequently, sent to RK’s Head Office for the necessary processing before being forwarded to the NIS. But, to date, he is yet to receive any payment. Surendralall related that, on October 3, this year, he took ill and was hospitalised for 11 days and upon his discharge, he prepared a claim. “On October 17, I took my NIS claim to the RK’s Office in New Amsterdam and handed it over to the Area Manager who forwarded it to the Georgetown Office. After I did not receive any response, I decided to investigate Security Guard and found out that my claim never Surendralall got to the NIS, as a result of a lapse by the personnel responsible for addressing such matters,” he complained. The guard alleged that the New Amsterdam Area Manager was apprised of the situation and she made a call to the Georgetown authorities and was told that, when workers are close to the age of 60, they are not entitled to NIS benefits. “This is preposterous and I find that very difficult to believe, although I am not au fait with the NIS laws,” he declared. FEARFUL Surendralall, who will celebrate his 60th birthday on January 3, 2014, is fearful that, once again, he may not be able to receive any form of compensation from the NIS due to the lackadaisical conduct of the staff at RK’s Headquarters. “I even called the General Manager and he promised to look into the matter but it seems as though no one is interested in the welfare of workers because I have not heard from him since,” he lamented. The guard is appealing to the management of RK’s Security Service to pay attention to the plight of the company’s ‘foot soldiers’. Meanwhile, in an invited comment, RK’s Area Manager, Ms. Amelia Roopnarain told this newspaper that the matter is out of her hands, since all claims are, usually, sent to RK’s Headquarters to be processed. “I did my part and I don’t know what happened in Georgetown. I can’t do anything because NIS deductions and contributions are done there. We have a representative there who is tasked with such (NIS) matters. I really can’t explain the reason for such procrastination,” she maintained. Surendralall said, as he approaches his 60th birth anniversary, he anticipates victimization and as such decided to involve the media in a situation that has plagued him twice over the past three years. When contacted yesterday afternoon, CEO of RK Security Inc; Mr Roshan Khan dismissed the allegation as “utter rubbish”. Mr Khan even challenged the disgruntled employee, the NIS and the Chronicle to visit the company’s head-office in Georgetown to have a first-hand look at its “impeccable records”. “Come check my records, we are always on the ball, 100 per cent of the time....if there is any problem, then it has to do with the inconsistencies of NIS in maintaining their records,” Mr Khan declared. “My name, honour and reputation are on stake…and on the fact that all my employees are fully covered (by NIS),” Khan said. He maintained that the NIS offices in New Amsterdam and in Georgetown are both in “a terrible state of confusion”, especially as it relate to record keeping. In a subsequent telephone call to this newspaper yesterday afternoon, Mr Khan said he had just learnt that Mr Surendralall’s NIS claim is somewhere in the system being processed.

Condolence books opened for dead Chief Librarian GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday December 31, 2013

Chief Librarian, Gillian Thompson

THE National Library has opened books of condolence for its Chief Librarian, Ms. Gillian Thompson, who died in a motor vehicle accident on Christmas Eve Day. The public is advised that the books will be available at its central branch Main and Church Streets, Georgetown; Corriverton and New Amsterdam, Berbice and Linden branches daily from 09:00 hrs. Funeral arrangements for the late Chief Librarian, slated to be held on Friday, will be announced shortly. Ms. Thompson was killed when the Library minibus, in which she was a front seat passenger, collided with a speeding motor car at the corner of New Garden Street and North Road, also in Georgetown. The driver of the minibus, PDD 4017, John Beveney is hospitalised. The occupants of the car were, however, taken into police custody after the head-on collision which saw the car ending up partially submerged in the nearby canal while the bus came to a standstill after it crashed into a concrete bridge.

Thompson, 47, of Lot 3476 Jackson Street, Postel Housing Scheme, North Ruimveldt, in the city, too, was pronounced dead on arrival at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH).

At the time of the accident, she was on her way to distribute Christmas gifts to friends, staffers and others before going shopping. Meanwhile, investigations have resulted in Odedo Underwood, 24, of Guyhoc Park, in Georgetown, being charged with causing death by dangerous driving, breach of insurance, unlicensed driving and taking

a vehicle without the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consent. He appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry where he pleaded not guilty to the causing death and guilty to the other charges. The defendant was put on $500,000 bail and has to make another court appearance today. (Michel Outridge) Â

Gov’t, Private Sector set to launch national

fundraising appeal

- to assist in recovery efforts of Eastern Caribbean countries hard-hit by flooding THE Government of Guyana will be launching a national fundraising appeal in collaboration with the Private Sector to assist in the recovery efforts of the countries of the Eastern Caribbean that were affected by the torrential rains and high winds which caused deaths and severe damage to property and infrastructure over the period December 23 to 25. A statement last evening from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said further details will be announced shortly.

GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday December 31, 2013

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Your newest relationship is going well, but you need to take things a little bit more slowly, now. If you act impatient or try to rush this other person, you will only create more stress for yourself -- relax, and trust that things will be what they are destined to be. Let things unfold at their own pace. There are some small details around the house you can take care of while you are waiting for this person to respond to your actions. Keep yourself busy!

Leo July 23 - August 22 for Tuesday December 31, 2013 - 14:30hrs

Beware of being too impulsive right now -- especially in terms of your shopping habits! Being spontaneous at the shopping mall could lead to more financial commitment than you had initially anticipated. Try to avoid making any purchases whatsoever today, even if that means packing your lunch or bumming a ride. Saving more money is not only good for your bank account, it’s good for your ego. Prove to yourself that you have the discipline to do it!

Virgo August 23 - September 22

Today is a great day to formulate your plans and organise a list of things you need to do in order to prepare for a new work project or opportunity. You need to start putting more effort into growing your career and pushing yourself to reach for goals that are a little bit higher than you are comfortable with -- you need to stretch! Remember that your boss is a human being, and sometimes a simple casual conversation can lay the foundation for your future.

Libra September 23 - October 22

A friend or partner needs your guidance right now -- they are in the midst of making a decision, and they need to have a sanity check with you. Make time for them! Be prepared for long conversations that don’t go anywhere but around in circles. As a friend, you need to be a good listener and a good cheerleader -- just like they have been for you in the past. Stay patient and positive. You can help them just by being yourself and being there for them.

Scorpio October 23 - November 21

You’ll have a strong sense today that there is something going on that no one is telling you about -- are you being left out of a secret? That remains to be seen. Walk a little more slowly by people in hushed conversations and see what you pick up. Before the end of the day, you’ll probably be able to put the pieces together and get a loose idea of what is really going on. Luckily, it’s not going to be anything you have to worry about. People are being more secretive for their own reasons.

Sagittarius November 22 - December 21

An authority figure in your life who sometimes verges on being a real friend might stir up some difficult emotions for you, today. Your first urge will be to talk it out with them, but it’s much wiser to hold on to what you are feeling for now. The line between your personal and professional relationship is too blurry -- and asking them to navigate it with you is way too risky of a proposition. Hold on to your feelings for a few days. Wait for the right moment to broach the subject.

Capricorn December 22 - January 19

One of your friends might have an interesting social opportunity for you, but you need to do some research on your own before signing on or committing yourself in any way to it. If your friend is truly a friend, they won’t mind in the least if you do your due diligence before associating yourself with their little scheme. And if they get defensive about it, then you know for sure that something is up! You can afford to be honest and open up to this person about your concerns.

Aquarius January 20 - February 18

You have the right philosophy for staying grounded and in synch with all the important people today -- you just have to have faith! To cultivate your confidence in your people skills, get as social as you can as early as you can. The sooner you can make someone smile, the sooner you will get a clear sense of the power of your personality. Recent setbacks aren’t a sign that you are losing your mojo. You’ve just got to get back out there and try again.

Pisces February 19 - March 20

The people you love could use a reminder of that fact -- try to show as much affection as you can for them today. Have confidence that your friendships are real and strong, because they are. You are in a very healthy phase in terms of communicating and connecting with others. Others are trying to distract you from your friends, but you know what is important -- never forget that the people who are there for you now will always be there for you.

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NOTICE

ACCOMMODATION ACCOMODATIONS

    rooms and apartments 1, 2- and 3-bedroom apartment, longand short-term rental. Affordable rates. Call 227-2199, 227-2186, 227-2189.  Inn Apartments and Caral. With Jacuzzi, kitchen and hot and cold from $3 000, AC $5 000, Eccles. Tel. 679-7139, 639-4452  Resort Suites (10 minutes from Stadium on the West Bank). Rates from $40/day double occupancy, breakfast included. All units air-conditioned and fully furnished. Restaurant, bar, swimming pool, gym and entertainment. Call 264-2946-8 www.aracariresort.com JOB OPPORTUNITY

BUSSINESS/JOB OPPORTUNITY

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

CAR RENTAL

Inn Apartments and Car Rental. Premio, Vitz. Eccles New Scheme. Tel. 6797139 , 639-4452 

COUNSELLING

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

EDUCATIONAL

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 tutoring: English as a second language, English, Portuguese. Tel. 667-3829. CADRE ACADEMY, 21 George St, Georgetown. Contact 696-26 0 2 , 6 9 4 - 8 9 6 8 C S E C Classes Forms 1-5 and Adults, Business, Science and core subjects offered. Qualified teachers. 94% passes Grades 1-3. Prices start at $2 500 per subject. Register now for new term.  School of Cosmetology is enrolling students for 3 months day and 6 months evening courses in Cosmetology beginning January 6th, 2014 Mondays to Fridays, also evening and weekend classes in barbering. Basic & Advanced hair cutting, acrylic nails & airbrushing, manicure, pedicure, facial, make-up artistry and body massage, Limited spaces. Body massage on Saturdays only. Visit us at 211, New Market Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown or call us on 226-4573.

LEARN TO DRIVE

LEARN TO DRIVE  Driving School Lot 2 Croal Street Stabroek and enjoy our Anniversary special between 19th October to 30th November 2013 fee reduce by 20% Call 227-3869, 227-3835, 227-7560, 622-8162.  Institute of Motoring Learn to drive at an affordable cost. Professional, Courteous and Patient Driving Instructor. For more details contact Annmarie/Vanessa at 172 Light and Charlotte Streets, Bourda. Te# 227-5072, 226-7541, 2260 1 6 8 . www.rksinstituteofmotering.webs.com

SERVICES

NOTICE

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

                 

 Receptionist and Cleaners at Sunset View Hotel , David Street, Kitty. Tel. 223-6416. male Sales Clerks, previous experience would be an asset. Please bring written application to Mike's Pharmacy, 56 Sheriff Street, Georgetown.

RENTAL / HIRE RENTAL HIRE

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

SERVICES

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 Construction and Rental Service excavator, bobcat, truck, tools. Tel. 6015024, 227-4536.  repair AC units, refrigerators, washing machines, gas stoves, freezers, microwaves, etc. 683-1312, 6273206 (Nick)..  lawn mowing, hedging, potted plants/soil, wreaths, lawn grass, landscape renovation. Call 655-0755, 227-2612.  installation: Cutting, polishing and profiling to all your granite counter tops. Also building of cupboards and closets. Contact Rawle 611 - 7 0 3 1 , 6 6 7 - 7 9 6 3 .

 REPAIRS and Services: We fix all desktops, laptops and tablets. We sell laptop screen as cheap as $16 000. Set up office and business networks and internet café. Quality, reliable and affordable service, trained technician, The PC doctor 6962602, Get 20% off for December.

PRIVATE INVESTIGATION PI

 spouse, polygraph testing, background checks, locating missing persons, bodyguard service, private + criminal investigation, any other (Worldwide). C o n t a c t St r a t e gic Advisory Services. Tel. 592-651-3508, 5 9 2 - 668-9532 Email: sasmi5@hotmail.com M e m b e r of National Association of Investigative Specialists (USA) (All assignments treated as top secret  PEN PAL you match: find lifelong partners, friends; confidential rules apply Tel. 592223-8237, 592-648-6098 8:30 am - 5 pm daily; both phones same hours.

TAXI SERVICE TAXI SERVICE  RUNNINGS Taxi Service, 46 Sheriff Street - 2256926, 231-5808, short drop $300.

   Associates Financial Services Chartered Accountants Services: Taxation, Consultancy, Accounting, Income tax, Vehicle and Building Compliances. Office located at 190 Church Street, South Cummingsburg, Georgetown. Tel. 223-2105, 6627467, or Email at joeastman2001@yahoo.com

 land at Phase 2 Martyrsville, Mon Repos ECD. P r i c e $ 3 M n e g . Te l . 6 2 9 5300.  high income, residential house lot (53 ft x 100 ft) Phase 1 La Parfaite Harmonie. Price $2.6M. Phone 697-5378.

          

, Wood-Mizer Sawmill Operator, Grant Manager, Chain saw Operator, Moulder operator, one Skid operator. Call Richard 6097675, 233-2614.  Minimum 5 years' experience, PORTERS and WATCHMAN- Apply with written application to Patsan - Sheriff &Johnsmith Streets, Campbellville.  exist at Survival Shopping Complex, 173 Sheriff Street, Campbellville, for cleaners and drivers. Persons must send in application along with a passportsize photograph. For more information, contact 227-5286-89.  exist for Sales Clerk, Bond Clerk, Accounts Clerk and Pharmacist at Roy's Pharmacy. Interested persons can send in applications along with Curriculum Vitae and one passport-size photograph to Roy's Pharmacy Stall #3233 and 64-65 Bourda Market. Tel. 2260693, one cleaner call Samantha 2236072.  opportunity: Experienced customer serviceoriented person to manage apartment complex. Kindly address handwritten applications to Apartment Management Vacancy PO Box 101161, Georgetown, Guyana.

  of lease land at Yarrokabra. Tel. 601-9297, 616-8193.  in Eccles 50 x 100, $6M neg. Tel. 616-6000.  Public Road W.C.D, 38x150, 16M, 6663619.

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

  100 x 50 only $14M, Call 231-2064, 2252626, 227-6863, 615-0069, 627-0288, 226-1064.

 female to work in grocery and general store, between the ages 18 and 30. Call Ameer 695-5815.

LAND FOR SALE

SPIRITUALITY

  cultivated citrus, house, fish pond, storage, 2 acres cultivated,    ACRE cultivated Parika. Contact 226-7968.

 at Friendship EBD eastern side of the road, no reasonable offer refused, dimension 305 x 72 sale by owner. Tel. 639-7045, 666-6255.

Land For Sale

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 commercial land on the East Coast Public road. Tel 671-1997

 for a van driver, and a canter driver. Excellent salary and commission. Apply in person with police clearance, a copy of your driver's license, and 2 recommendations. Tel # 226-5473.

 Manager - Wharf facilities. Requirements: 5 subjects CXC, must have minimum of 3 years experience in similar position, preferably over 35 years. Salary based on qualification and experience Address to Transportation Services, 171 'A' Light Street Bourda Georgetown.

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 , Republic Drive, Betterverwagting, East Coast. No Agent. Tel. # 684-3009, 667-3953.

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

PAWNSHOP

 works done to bring peace, finance, success, enhance prosperity, remove evil, blockage, reunite families, lovers, etc. 610-7234, 644-0058.

VACANCY

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

 an event? C a l l T r a v e l l e r s S o u n d C ompany, thirty years in the business. Indian wedding, religious function, barbecue, conference, concerts (all levels). We do stage lighting, disco lighting, parties, generators from 5 KVA to 400 KVA, PA system, all types. Tel. 226-6527, 600-7242, 600-3122, 623-7242, 623-3122, Leonard or Steven, based at Club Monaco.

LAND FOR SALE

 spiritual help in removing evil spirit, bad luck, evil sickness, spells, reuniting lovers, bringing prosperity to business, etc. Tel: 612-6417, 220-0708, .6875653.

MASSAGE

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

SPIRITUALITY

 No. 2, 3 lots, 5 acres, 138 ft x 1720 ft, $15M. 227-7734.  in Atlantic Ville, 90 x 55, sale by owner. No reasonable offer refused. 697-0631.  Ville & Friendship ECD EBD. No price will be refused . Tel. 689-9388,

 in Queenstown 165 x 60 over $100M. Phone Vice President Alysious Pereira 6232591, Vice President Darandia 615-0069, 618-0000, 225-2626  land in Duncan St. for 4storey office complex, bond, school, apartment $31M. Phone 627-0288, Mr. Ramsayoe 618-0000, Mr Alysious Pereira 623-2591, Mr. Darindra 6150069.                   for bond, hotel, apartment complex, Blygezight 120 x 60 - $36M, neg, Austin St. 134 x 56 - $36M, Kitty 8 000 sq ft - $22M, Phone Vice President 2252626, 618-0000, 225-2626, 6232591, 226-1064, 227-6863, 6150069 only South Road land for 3-storey office complex, 65x32 front, $38M neg. Mr Darindra, 6150069. Mr Budram 692-3831, 2252626, 225-3068, 225-5198, 2252709, 231-2064, 227-6949, 6180000, 627-0288.     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.     land in Bel Air Village for hotel, bond, 5storey, students' dorm - $42M. P h on e Vice President Patrick Pereira 669-3350, Vice President Ramsohoye 618-0000, 623-2591, 227-6863, 2252626, 667-7812. lot in Dennis St, with driveway 20 feet $17M, Sec. 'M', 80 x 60, plus reserve for bond $19M, Da S i l v a S t 8 0 x 5 0 $13M, Kitty Railway Embankment 8 000 sq. ft $ 20M, land has 20 ft driveways. V i c e Preside n t D r a n d i a 6 1 5 0069, Vice President Alysious Pereira - 623-2591, Vice President Ramsayae 618-0000, Vice President 225-2626, 226-1064, 667-7812.

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LAND FOR SALE   to Brickdam, $75M suitable for 5-storey complex, hotel Mr Ramsohoye 618-0000, Mr Pereira 226-1064, M r. Darindra 615-0069, 2252 6 2 6 , 2 2 7 - 6 8 6 3 , 2 2 5 - 5 1 9 8\  land is going to solve your business need, in Smyth close to Brickdam 120 x 60 the only land available for $55M neg All lands that would give you the same re turn on your investment $95M, talking of 5-storey complex. Phone Lady Boston 684-2244, Lady Racel Jones 688-3434 lady Davi Dyal 697-9377, Master Darindra 615-0069, 618-0000, 6232591, 225-2626, 225-3068, 2 2 6 1064 , Email : tonyreidsrealty@hotmail.com  businesses must think out of the box. They must adopt a new strategy. The Chinese are moving in some loc a t i o n s t h a t l a n d for bond/ factory is cheap, 20 000 sq ft land close to the Chinese embassy for bond. $58M, 8 000 s q . f t o n the main road close t o t h e C h i nese Embassy $54M for 4-storey fast food/supermarket 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. Danhandri 6150065 , M r . P a t r i c k P e r e i r a 6 6 9 - 3 3 50, M r. Alysious Pereira 623-2591, 225-2709, 2 2 5 - 2 6 2 6 , 2 2 5 - 3 0 6 8, 2 2 6 1064, 227-6863, 225-5198 Seven da y s of h o t m a il: tonyreidsrealty.com.  wish to advertise all land was made by the creator for different purposes. Go as high as you can to enjoy economy of height. Earl's Court LBI double lot 120 x 90 - $17M, Happy Acres parallel to the Main Road 100 x 50 - $16M, for business or 4-storey apartment land for bonds on the East Coast $28M, Kitty 8 000 sq. ft $20M, Da Silva St 70 x 35 - $14M, 9 000 sq. ft on Main Road 500 yards south of Chinese Embassy, Turkeyen 1.4 acres $38M, Campbellville 80 x 60 with lots of reserve $16M, Republ i c P a r k $ 1 6 M , C o n t i nental Park double lot $35M, Croal Street 75 x 50 - $32M, 3 lots at 'AA' Eccles with massive unfinished structure $98M, plus reserve. Friendship $3.5M, Pearl 5 acres for gated community $45M neg. Phone cell 697-9377, 225-3068, 2261064, 227-6863 , 2 2 7 - 6 9 6 4 , 225-2626. to let

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 and apartments 621-5282.  bottom flat at Tucber Park, New Amsterdam. 333-3838, 626-9002.  3-bedroom house at Herstelling New Scheme. Must sell,, deal $85M. 688-1657.  furnished apartments, 1 and 2 bedrooms. Longand short-term Contact 645-0787  space - 2500 square feet- Lamaha and Carmichael Street. Call 225-8915 (office). : New modem 5-storey building for sale or rent. Studio apartments. Tel. 226-0025, 648-3171.         f o r r e n t from January 1, 2014, walking distance to UG. Call 2226708.

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25 GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday December 31, 2013 PROPERTYFORSALE    property in Independence Boulevard La Penitence $ 7 M g i v e a w a y, o w n l e a v ing before Christmas. Phone 226-1064/6923831/623-2591/615-0069/ 225-2626.  Marketing and Rea l t y. K I T T Y$ 17M , $32M&$35M, Good Hope $15.5M, Garnett St $31M, SEC K C/ville 4 bedroom self-contained $44M, Carmichael Street 2 storey back house $22.5M, Montrose $16M, Mon Repos Block CC $22M, $ 10.5M & $9M, Ganges St. P/ Nagar - 5 Bedroom $58M, Granville Park $31M, Lusignan business property $13M, Durban St $21M, Ogle A/Strip Road $55M, Better Hope Pub Rd $37M, Cummings St $37M, New Market St $55M, East St $60M, Happy Acres $30M, North Road $70M, Bel/A/Park $60M, P/Nagar $28M, L/Gardens $75M,Regent St. $1.2MUS. Diamond - 2nd Ave, 5 Bedroom $38M. Tel. 219-4399, 610-8332  Marketing and Realty. Middleton St C/VILL E 5 bedroom self-contained back house 15ft driveway $28M, Kitty business property $44M, LBI Embankment $24M, Good H o p e P / R d (land - 280x 1 4 0 ) $ 9 0 M , Sheriff & Enachu Sts. $75M, Vlissengen Rd. (land) $75M, $110M, $140M, Sherrif St, $50M, S o u t h Ruimveldt $16M, Diamond $9M,$12M, $22M, East R/ veldt $10.5M, Eccles $ 30M, $34M, A/town $36M,Triumph $ 1 4 M , Agriculture Road, Triumph $20M, Sheriff St. $150M, Subryanville $58M, Brickdam $100M, Ogle brand new 2-storey, 5 bedroom house $80M, Lamaha St, Queenstown, 3-storey, corner proprty $85M. Tel. 219-4399, 6108332  Marketing and Realty. Good Hope PUBLIC Road East Coast (land - 675 x 92) $150M, Agriculture Rd, Triumph (land 600 x 45 ft) $ 1 4 M , Chimney Road, Chateau Margot - (4 bedroom self cont) $29M, Atlantic Ville 5 bedroom self contained $53M, Diamond 2nd Ave- 5 Bedroom $40M, Queenstown 5 bedroom self-contained (back lot - 80x60) $48M, Oleander Gdns $40M, Alberttown 6th St $52M, Republic Park $40M, L / G a r d e n s $55M, Atlantic Gardens $ 45M , D u n c a n S t $ 3 0 M , Alexander St $ 50 M , Robb St $60M,Barr St $65M, Earl's Court $35M, Meadow Brook Gardens $50M, Queenstown $70M, South Road $85M. Republic Gdns -Land (100x100) $24M. Tel. 219-4399, 610-8332.  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 ranch $13M, Bel Air Park $45M, Prashad Nagar $ 3 7 M , D u n c a n S t . $23M, Se c . ' M' Ca m p b e l l v i l l e r e q u i r e s r e pairs $14M, D'Urban S t . $15M, Bent St. busin e s s residence. Phone Lord Johnny Ramsohoye 225-2709, 618-0000, 227-6949, 225-2626, 226-1064, 227-6949, 225-5198.  us at Raphael's Realty, 204 Charlotte St. Bourda Tel. 225-8241, 227-4950 after hrs 226-7829 fax 227-1537. Timehri hotel $60M, executive Ogle $100M, $115M, $170M, Diamond $21.5M, $26M, Queenstown $65M, $75M, $120M, Kitty $60M, LBI $43M, Versailles $25M, Westminster WBD $24M, Republic Park $40M, Nandy Park $40M, South R o a d . 3 - s t o r e y b u i l d i n g . $ 2 2 0 M , B r i c k dam $180M, Hop e E C D $ 2 5 M , Lamaha Gardens $125M, $200M, Meadow Brook Gardens $50M, Louisa Row $44M, Lamaha St Alberttown $85M, Subryanville $500M. LAND for s a l e L a G range $3M, Smyth St. $60M, Bel Air (ECD) $42M.

PROPERTYFORSALE          Norton Street, Carmichael Street, North Ruimveldt, Bel Air Park, South Ruimveldt, continental Park, Craig, Republic Park, Diamond, Thomas Street business spot, Robb Street business spot, D'urban Street Business spot. LAND Friendship land size 115 x 450 (wharf side) $65M, Meadowbrook Gardens $8.5M Non Pariel

  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 2312064, 225-3068, 227-6863, 2261064, 227-6949, 225-2626. built two flat concrete building at Diamond New Scheme. The upstairs consists of two self-contained bedrooms with bu i l t - i n c l o s e t s , a s p a c i o u s kitchen, dining and living rooms along with a large verandah at the back. The lower flat has a two-bedroom apartment and a large area that could be used as a bond or for any business. The yard has a concrete fence with spikes and razor wire above it. There is also a laundry and a generator room downstairs along with a fully tiled carport. A complete water supply is available including six tanks and pump. Asking price: $42M. Interested persons can contact owner at 693 2531.  b a r g a i n s Norton Street - $14M, Bent Street business and residence - $16M, executive Prashad Nagar mansion double lot - $85M, 8 apt. apartment complex was - $120M, now - $85M, Sec. 'K' Campbellville - $23M, Alberttown concrete 5 bedrooms $46M, other for - $19M, and - $30M, South Ruimveldt Gardens - $19M, Festival City - $14M Charlotte Street business and residence by Bourda Market $26M, Cummings Street - $34M, Meadow Brook - $28M, D'Urban Street for double lot for 5-storey - $25M, Phone Lord Alysious Pereira - 623-2591, 227-6949, 2252709, 231-2064, 227-6863, 226-1064, 227-6 8 6 3 , 2 2 5 - 5 1 9 8 , 6677 8 1 2 tonyreidsrealty@hotmail.com  Homes International Realty: Coldingen $14M neg, Rasville $14M neg, Enmore $8M neg, Campbellville $15M neg, Diamond 2 for 1 deal $15M neg, Cove and John 2 homes 5 bedrooms $12M, 4-bedro o m $ 1 0 M , M c D o o m S o l i d concrete $20M, North Ruimveldt 7-bedroom fixer upper, Nismes $6.5M, La Parfaite Harmonie $8.5M, 6-bedroom apartment (4 2-br, 2 1-br) only $21M neg), corner lot 89x80 Albouystown. Ready to go now! And many more, call Ahaziah 613-3018

PROPERTYFORSALE : One fivebedroom two-family property on 50 x 80 land fully furnished, four bedrooms, fully furnished, property in residential area, one fours t o r e y b uilding comprising 7 rooms, 5 self-contained. Six-bedroom, two-family property, top flat furnished i n r e s i d e n t i a l a r e a , one furnished hotel with restaurant, dining area and bar, two 2 flat buildings on 50x80, one twoflat concrete and wooden building with derelict building aback on 31 x 118 ft, four-bedroom property (2 master rooms) on large land in residential area, one 3-bedroom concrete and wooden property on 50 x 80 ft land. Wills Realty 227-2612, 223-1877, 627-8314, 655-0755.

 location  Street, Kingston oppos i t e t h e A m e r i c a n E m b a s s y. One (1) huge four storey concrete and steel building, 2 bedrooms on each flat, AC< hot water, refrigerator and stove one ach floor and fully furnished, generator. Can be used for embassy, office, apartments or residence. Price $180M. Property being sold with all equipment and furnishings inclusive. Serious enquiries 223-8634, 6463251, 227-0 4 6 4 '        Bargains in Guyana: Full concrete D'Urban Street business $19M, business and residence Bent Street 16M, Gordon Street business & residence $23M. Waterloo Street business an d residence ( n e w ) $ 3 5 M . South Road Land $36M, Charlotte Street 2 buildings 2 houses by Light $32M. Land 140 x 60 by Russian E mb a s s y $30M. Land at Turkeyen 140x60 $32M. L0 Ressovenure Land 126x60 $20M. Campbellville flat house needs repairs $13M. Section K $19M needs repa i r s , 3 - s t o r e y Quamina Street for hotel US$599 000, Bel Air Park $49M Lamaha Gardens valued $85M now $70M. Rental of 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, 227-6949, 226-1064, 6693350. 7 days a week tony r e i d s r e a l t y @ h o t m a i l . c o m  Sam's Real Estate and Property Management has the best deals on properties this Christmas: Alberttown (land) $35M, Tucville $30M, South Ruimveldt Park $21M, $25M, $32M, Continental Park $60M neg, West Ruimveldt $15M, Leonora $40M neg, Camp Street $38M, Shell Road Kitty $16M, Grove (land) $8M, Diamond (land) $4.5M, Non Pareil $13M neg, Punt Trench, La Penitence $12M neg, Camp St. $38M, Shell Road Kitty $16M, Grove (land) $8M, Diamond (land) $4.5M, Non Pareil $13M neg, Campbellville $40M neg, Prashad Nagar $80M, $65M Section 'K' Campbellville $45M neg, Lanaha Gardens $65M, Plaisance (land) $7.8M neg, Land of Canaan $16M, Charlotte St (land) $40M, Rentals Duncan St. US$600, Atlantic Gardens US$3000 (furnished), Kitty US$500, Republic Park US$1200, D\Urban St US$700, Call us now on 697-7842, 671-6653, 2317052.

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PROPERTYFORSALE  $4.5M neg, Grove $8M, Non Pareil $10M, D\Urban Backlands $30M, Campbellville $35M neg, Leonora $38M, Section 'K' $40M, Shell Road Kitty $16M, Middle Road, La Penitence $12M, Rentals Republic Park, Bel Air, Lamaha Springs US$500 - US$2000. Call Corretta on tel. 697-7842, 671-6653, 231-7052.  concrete Section 'K' $44M, 7-apartment William St. concrete building reduced from $60M to $50M, Kitty house requires. repair on 8 000 sq. ft $19M, Middle Road La Penitence $16.5M, almost Regent and Oronoque St. $36M, Charlotte Street East of Orange Walk $28M, South Ruimveldt Gardens $66M, Meadow Brook concrete $45M, executive Republic Park $ 4 8 M , L amaha Gardens 3 selfcontained $70M, Prashad Nagar 6bedroom $58M, business 3-storey Quamina Street $85M, Bel Air Gardens on double lot $140M, Subryanville $58M, Alberttown concrete business $40M, New Haven 4 self-contained $80M, 3-bedroom new concrete Ogle $48M, Bel Air Park $52M, Croal St. 3-storey require repairs $30M, 4 lots in AA Eccles wi t h i n c o m p l e t e c a t h e d r a l s t y l e s t ructure requires $20M to complete, plus reserve and place for lake $90M neg. , Mr. Darendra 615-0069, Vice Presiednt Alysious Pereira 6232591, Vice President Jhonny Ramsahoye 225-2709, Vice President Darindra 615-0069, 225-2626, 225-3068, 227-6863, 226-1064, 667-7812, facebook Tony Reid Realty 7 days a week 24 hours a day all holidays and all prices are negotiable.  3-storey concrete building, Price $100M.   property in good condition. Price $18M.    beautiful 2-storey concrete property 3 self-contained, 1 master, library, television room, living room, upstairs back verandah, downstairs den, fully marble stone tile, family room patio, garage parking space, for 3 cars, needs cosmetics, land space Price $90M,Ogle beautiful property $90M,  $36M neg,   $120M beautiful home excellent condition in  $55M neg, Queenstown property $100M. Do call us at Joy Reid's Realty. We are located at 247(D) Forshaw and Oronoque Streets, Queenstown. Tel. 225-6858, 225-7164, 667-7812, email: joyreid.realty7@yahoo.com   on all properties for this summer only. Sale! Sale! Sale! Business property immed i ately: East of Orange Walk in Charlotte Street $28M, 3-storey business property in Croal Street requires repairs $32M, Bent Street almost new 2-storey business property $!6M, South Ruimveldt Gardens residence $16M, Ogle fully concrete new $49M, Tucville new $26M, Prashad Nagar executive $55M, Bel Air Park $55M, Kitty business or residence requires repairs, on 8 000 sq. ft - $19M, Forshaw old house $21M, 3-storey business close to Main Street $55M, Meadow Brook $45M, fully concrete D'Urban Backlands $30M, New Section 'K' $42M, Lamaha Gardens executive $68M, one ranch-style Section 'M' 3-bedroom suites for elderly $50M, fully concrete with excellent interior work, Bel Air Gardens $130M 231-2064, 225-3068, 2276863, 226-1064, 227-6949,

AGRI. EQUIP. MISC.  180-90 4x4 tractor, Fiat 110-90 4x4 tractor, Ford 7740 4WD tractors, 416 Caterpillar 4x4 L/ backhoe, Cherry picker lifts 45ft, . Tel 666-2518, 671-1809, 6392789, 666-2518.  & Ranjah Import and Export. For all genuine truck parts and accessories new and used for Leyland, DAF, ERF Bedford Model M and TM etc from the UK, also foreign used Cummins and Perkins engine from the UK We currently have transfer boxes (power box) for 6x6 TM. Tel. 592-660-9152, 592-6102873.

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      Projector, 1 receiver amplifier. Contact 642-0078.  WATER: DRINK EVER PURE WATER, DELIVERY. Call 442-1952, 442-1656.  stall in Stabroek Market. Tel. 658-0115, 718-757-8031. Frost free commercial upright freezer $90 000. Contact 622-9589.  female pit bull 16 months, fully vaccinated, powerful build. Call 654-5461.  Cadence G5.9 Threadmill $90 000. Contact 6229589. -AN ATV's Evinrude, Seadoo Jet Ski, new household appliances. 26-0025, 648-3171.  MICHELIN tyres for sale, like new, great price. Call 611-5414.  MALE pure-bred German Shepherd, 7-week-old pups. 6295289, 254-0608 after 18:00 hrs.  room chairs: $30 000, and one long carpet. Tel. 223-4649, 668-5449, 223-5033.  Games Games: Xbox 360, PS2, PSP, games and mod, starting at $500. Contact 684-3025.

FOR SALE  new queen size spring-filled mattress with box spring $125 000, brand new RCA LED TV 32" $75 000, vehicle dashboard video recorder camera $25 000, brand new. 621-7728, 609-7257.  phones accessories with warranty, wholesale, and retail unbeatable prices: screen protector, charger, ear phones, batteries, cases, memory cards, flash drive, etc. Contact 649-5232.  110 volts energy saver, 13 watts bright like 60 watts; we give warranty $500 each wholesale; we also have beautiful LED lights. Check us out at Azelea Store, 111 Regent Road, Bourda. Call 623-0290 or 619-7211.  4-cylinder engines (4236 model), factory rebuilt and beaded with radiator, key start, oil, water temperature and battery charge gauge,, very powerful. Contact 604-5819.  OWL 8 channel surveillance camera systems with 8 out door/indoor cameras (30 feet clear night vision), DVR with 500 GB hard drive, all cables and power adaptors, remote, mouse, and software CD, internet ready with motion detection email alert. $150 000. Contact 689-1957.  ASCO 200 amps and 100 amps automatic change-over switch, 2 New Q see bullet 1080 TV lines camera, 1 Speco technologies 1080 TV lines, HD Dome camera, 1 Bosch 16-channel DVR 600 series. Tel. 694-7817, 6121351.

 Akitas, one male and female adult dog, mating pair. $600 000. Tel. 6398924, 227-4674.  AC, 12.6 and 1 8 0 0 0 B T U , 2 2 0 v o l t s . Te l . 623-3280, 689-4372.  in Alberttown for sale. Household items (vanity and fridge). Call after 5 pm. Tel. 6247906.  Terrier: 10 weeks old, fully vaccinated, and dewormed. Tel. 617-9476, 660-4003.  backhoe 3 CX, caterpillar backhoe, 10-ton toad roller, portable welder on wheels. Call 623-3404.  quality 16" Michelin (German) tyres with new American-made rims, 16" 5-hole $320 000. Tel. 626-0595, 670-4161. table, imported and local and accessories such as cues, balls, cloth, rubber, spot chalk, etc. Tel. 609-3311, 614-4841, 220-4298. ft decking 120x39 13 shts 11', 976 ft decking 120 x 39 61 shts 16', 350 ft decking 120 x 39' 25 shts ,14'. Tel. 6969529, 669-1113. Price - reasonable.  cell phone, 9650 model, Blackberry Bold excellent condition (like new) - $12,000. 624-6464, 675-3062. Keith.  Galaxy Tab 3 (2013 Edition) and Beats by Dre Studios (over-ear) headphones. Very affordable prices. 671-3320, 690-2739.             new, light blue fibreglass bath tub US-made $40 000, 2 hot and cold water sinks with fittings UK-made $10 000 each. Owner migrating 616-5340. ball guns, balls and accessories. Alpha black, Tippman Project Salvo, Kingman MRX Spyder, Spyder stormer. Call 670-9606.  Ferguson parts, Perkins engines, tractor's complete front, gear box, square back leg and many more Bedford 330 and 500 engine, spring, gear box and many more. Tel. 339-3608. 8 Channels video Security kit, with 500 GB Hard Drive and 8 Night Vision Cameras. Viewable on Smartphones and tablets, Motion activated recording; contact: 622-9589.

 opened Azelea top brand Store at 111 Regent Road, Bourda, Georgetown. We have Aeropostal, American Eagle, Calvin Klein, Hollister, Guess, Abercombe and Fitch, American exchange, H.M., Forever 21, Nike, Addias, Lockers, etc.; original brands at unbeatable prices. Contact 619-7211.  Rover County, 4 cylinders, Turbo 4x4. Diesel (very economical) $3.5M, Mitsubishi Canter 1.5-ton box truck (hardly driven) $3.5M, Mitsubishi Lancer, 2004 Model $1.2M, Mitsubishi Shogun just finished 50 000 miles $5.8M All vehicles are in excellent condition. Inspect before you buy. Contact 227-2174, 226-0351, 227-7865  radiators for 6- or 4cylinder (1) red engine 2 x 2-1/2 ft in good condition $50 000 excellent. Large commercial vacuum cleaner 120v, 60 Hz, 10 A, stainless steel, on trolley for car wash or industrial purposes, Hp 4.2 shop vac, wet/dry $60 000, 4 new 650-16 tyres Goodyear nylon 10-ply rating $21,000 each, 5 used mag rims for Toyota Land Cruiser 5-hole, 17 tyre $120 000. Owner leaving 616-5340.   large table lamps antique with shade 110v $15 000, toaster oven with glass door 110v$4 000, coffee percolator with glass mug 110v $4 000, antique half round small table and antique stool $15 000, Milkshake machine 3-speed, 3-pint cup stainless steel good for home or business 110v (Hamilton Beach) made $20 000, new 4-speed Premium blender with large mug 110v $5 000. Owner leaving 675-8008. , paints, paints: top brands American and Canadian made paint for concrete, wood, metal, floor, ceiling, and anti rust. Starting from $1 900 up per gal. Contact 623-0290 or 2704650.

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 and mirrors foreign-used, screw on antenna, Japanese-made for all types of vehicles also rear view mirrors original, 192, 212 Honda and many more. $6 000 per pair and antenna $5 000. Tel. 616-5340.

 new catridges and Hp ink in box, cheap. Owners leaving 2 Xerox ink cartridges 113R 634 $30 000 each, 5 Xerox ink cartridges 113R 321 $30 000 each, 8 Hp Laser Jet ink cartridges 98X 92298S, 3 Hp Laser Jet ink cartridges 13X $6 000 each, 4 Hp Laser Jet ink coloured cartridges 4193A $5 000 each, 3 Canon cartridges NPG H toner $4 000 each. All prices are neg. Owner migrating 616-5340.

   PNN series, very good condition. Call 617-9507.

  Silver Premio dark blue 2003 Raum with alloy wheels, TV/nav, excellent condition. 624-7684/ 617-2378

-by-side large refrigerator and freezer hardly u s e d 11 0 v g o o d c o n d i t i o n $180 000, 32-inch Sony TV, coloured curved screen 110v with remote $50 000, Inverter 140-watt power invertors DC 12 volt to 110 volts with fuse system $20 000, Detecto scale large for measuring height and weight of patient, good for doctor\s clinic or any medical organisation, UKmade $45 000. Owner migrating 675-8008.

 heavy duty Kolbe German made band saw 4340 MM to 450 MM model B 63, 240, 208 and 440 volts 50/60 Hz could also tilt the table. Large De Walt industrial cross and rip saw on large metal table, could move in any dire c t i o n w i t h 4 f o o t original, 208, 240 and 440v, 50/60 Hz, 2825 to 3425 R P M 3 H p m o t o r, s l i d i n g o n arm adjustable to tilt or turn to any direction, 12-inch disc sander for sanding edge of any furniture 110-240, electric Mac tool brand parts washer 110v with 25-gal drum that holds wash fluid at the bottom and square metal bin 2ft by 3 ½ ft at the top with cover to wash engine parts, etc All machines are working. Make an offer for 1 or the lot. Owner leaving 614-9432.  dish for communication or TV station or anything that you want to set up. 50 pieces of 10 feet dish width at $100 000 complete each, 10 pieces central air conditioner units large 240v complete with motor $50 000 each, large fuel tank metal on stand with gauge 2000 gallon $60 000, large Kholer generator housing to keep noise low while generator working $50 000, 10 sturdy metal cages with door to secure air conditioner units, water pumps, etc.Could place a lock on door for security purposes $15 000 each, 2 large 2400 BTU air conditioner evaporator complete wall unit 240v $50 000 each with all brackets complete. Owner leaving. 6758008.

 F150 1994 model, GKK series, new pressure plate, clutch plate, clutch cylinders, battery, all documents current. $750 000. Contact 689-1957.                      

 equipment: 1 used Xerox work centre photocopy machine with scanning kit, all cards, manual CD available with machine, excellent condition, hardly used, also spare ink available $325 000. 4 Printers Laser Jet Hp 4200N, 4300 series $30 000, 2420 $10 000, Hp Laser Jet $20 000 and Lexmark 253 $6 000. All 110v and in good condition. Owner leaving 616-5340.  for office: Paper cutter guillotine hand type 18x30 USmade $10 000, 1 set office wall divider UK-made to set up two to three offices with glass door $40 000, office paper shredder 110V fully automatic to destroy documents $10 000, Whirlpool dehumidifier on wheels 110v for office, home or patio, filters clean air $15 000, large new APC smart uninterruptable power supply 120 vac along with all fittings and new laptop and manuals, CD instructions $90 000, 10 large flat screen computer monitors 60 Hz 110v $15 000 each 14'x16', 10surge protector and battery back ups ES 750, 120v, 60Hz, $10 000 each, 2 large automatic v o l tage regulator, s tabiliser 110-240v input 110-240 output AR 2000 - $12 000, and A$ 3000 $15 000 with breaker protection, large wooden writing desk 5 drawer $10 000, Avanti hot and cold water dispenser with cup storage at the bottom and 5-gal bottle 110v $20 000 new model, hardly used. Owner leaving 616-5340.

 Jeep ML 320, in outstanding condition, drives superbly, CD/TV. Lots of extras 611-0735

 Ceres AE 100 good working condition, reasonable offer accepted. Tel. 601-0225.  Nissan Titan, GMM series, $2M neg, one Toyota Extra Cab Hilux, 3 VZ (V6) winch, steel rims, ideal for off road. Tel. 685-5100.  Wagon, PKK series, $1 050 000, mag rims, ac, never worked hire, 4 BF Goodrich mud terrain tyres 33x10.50x15, 95% thread $220 000. Contact 223-8780, 669-3741.

 ITEMS large flat screen TVs, Ice cream maker in box, wares, floral arrangements, universal six holes custom chrome wheels brand new 305x40x22 fits all 4x4, guard grill for 4x4 e n g i n e s , S o n y c o m p u t e r, body building creative powders, steel grills for windows and doors, large complete standing unit with glass shelves (Food warmers) with 8/9 stainless steel pans, with burners and all fittings suitable for canteen, snackette, restaurant, 100 lbs cylinders new designers clothing and accessories, brand new polorised Oakley sun glasses, brand name colognes, inflatable new sturdy big chair bed, inf latable mattress, writing desk, cocktail and centre tables, karaoke player in box, decorative standing floral arrangements stands, wardrobes, large stainless steel fridge Frigidaire with ice maker, computer desk, Panasonic stereo complete with subwoofer and speakers, large carpets, industrial standing fans (110 volts), ice box, much more all items in excellent condition. 223-1885, 642-3722

VEHICLES FOR SALE VEHICLES FOR SALE  Daf truck with hyab. Tel.. 626-5706.  Hilux Vigo fully loaded, lift kit, music system, etc. 6388930.  10-seater bus, BMM 1832 in perfect condition. Tel. 6142878.   A-4 2007 model, excellent condition. Asking $4.7M. Tel. 661-6161.  Camry, AC, mags, alarm, music. Price $975 000. Tel. 661-2391.  LN 170 Hilux Pickup, excellent condition. Tel. 6633537.     RR 600 motorcycle, like brand new. Contact 682-0384.  Silver Honda CRV PMM series, year 2001, $3M n e g . Te l . 6 4 1 - 5 6 7 0 , 6 7 7 7666.   bus 3Y engine, PJJ series; 1 Hilux Surf 4x4 3Y engine, PHH series. Call 610-0514.   Carina; AE 100 Corolla. Contact City Taxi Service 660-1100.

 Tacoma 2011 4x2 automatic fully loaded, excellent condition. Extended cab. Price neg. Tel. 671-8883, 696-9529, 669-1113 .  Tacoma 2008, 4x4, TRD fully loaded automatic, dark blue colour, with cargo high top.Extended cab. Tel. 671-8883, 696-9529,669-1113.  AUTO BLOWOUT SALE! Unregistered Mazda Axela $2,295,000 Pioneer CD, crystal lights, remote start alarm. 6436565, 226-9931.  Tacoma 4x4, TRD 2005, automatic cherry red, excellent condition fully loaded.Extended cab. Price neg. Tel. 671-8883, 6969529,669-1113.  Carina Wagon backwheel drive. Price $600 000 neg. Tel. 626-7979.  series Super GL minibus, fully loaded in excellent condition, VVTI engine. Tel. 6280513, 611-9336.   Wagon excellent condition, 15" rims, remote start, alarm, hid, DVD, TV, etc, $1,300,000 neg. 6679013, 231-3709.  Ceres in good condition $575 000 neg, Honda CRV in excellent condition $2.8M neg. Tel. 698-7632.  Hiace BRR1, RZ Super Custom Hiace, PKK. both excellent condition, never worked hire. Tel. 612-1718, home 325-3057.  RZ minibus in excellent condition in Berbice, rims, music, etc. Contact 326-0971, 649-0950.  Toyota Camry in excellent condition, mags, music, AC, alarm etc. Price neg. Tel. 680-0212, 218-5515.  192, PKK series, in excellent condition, mags, AC, remote start, etc. $875 000 neg. Tel. 6096252, 670-8594.  Toyota Voxy GSS, AC, DVD, TV, remote, chrome rims and 2 sunroofs, 15 000 km. Call 688-1657.  Premio PNN series, in excellent condition (ladydriven), 17" chrome rims, alarm, automatic start, ac, CD player etc. $2.3M neg. Tel. 649-2541.  Leyland Daf enclosed truck, GPP series, Ac, CD deck, power windows etc. in excellent condition, Price $3.7M. Tel 6634979, 674-4724.  sale unregistered TOYOTA IST $2,295,000 body kit, TV camera, spoiler, fogs, HID, alarm. 6436565, 226-9931.

 Auto Dealership: 2008 Toyota IST (silver), 2008 Toyota Belta (white), 2008 Nissan Bluebird Sylphy (gold), 2007 Toyota Allion, press button start (black). 648-9566.  cargo van to be registered in 'G', 2004 Toyota I S T, 2 0 0 6 & 2 0 0 2 To y o t a Ta c o m a , A l l u n r e g i s t e r e d , p r i v a t e s e l l e r.            Mitsubishi Galant $1.5M negotiable, good condition, bought from M i t s u b i s h i d e a l e r, o r i g i n a l owner. C o n ta c t 6 7 1 - 6 2 9 6 o r 624-4388  Ninja 600cc silver Suzuki 2009 250cc. Both bikes excellent condition. Have 4 000 km each, unregistered. Make offer. 2231885, 642-3722.  Sera sports car, mags, fully powered, new shocks and struts, Honda Fit end of PNN mags, fully powered, great on gasolene. 223-1885, 642-3722.  Tundra 2005, bubble tray with hard cover with rims, leather, interior, 4-wheel drive. Clean & excellent condition. Going cheap. Contact: 643-5306, 685-2099.  Mazda RX8 6-port 6speed manual,, body kit, immaculate condition $1.9M, one Kawasaki Ninja 636 206 model in excellent condition C F 6 9 7 9 $ 1 . 4 M n e g . Te l . 685-5100.    p r i v a t e To w n A c e bus $ 1.2M, one Toyota Raum 2000 model $1.4M, one Mercedes Benz Smart $2.5M, one Honda Zest Sport unregistered $2M. Contact Peter 6642100, 260-4323.  T/Tacoma, four cylinders, 44 000 miles, sun roof, manual transmission, 4x4, 4WD, TRD package, tray cover, bedliner, tow package, step-up rails, very clean, fully powered, sturdy, excellent condition. 2231885, 642-3722.  hard-to-get vehicle parts including windscreen, computer box, doors, lights, engines, front half, back half, mirrors, etc for Toyota, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Honda Isuzu, Fuzo, etc. at unbeatable prices. Contact Tel. 645-7800, 001-597-866-6358.    N i s s a n Va n e t t e small minibuses, privately used - PEE series, driving condition, stick shift gear, disc brakes, mag wheels, $325 000; PDD series not driving, needs minor work to drive $225 000. Double sliding door, disc brakes, stick gear good. Owner leaving - 616-5340.                 We buy and sell used cars and trade in your car for another all prices are negotiable USED RZ bus #850 000, range over Des 5L eng sold deff $5M, Land Cruiser $4M, Honda Accord $1M, 318 BMW $2.9M, Nadia $1.7M, Toyota Gaia (7 seater) $1.7M, Allion $1.150M, Lancer $1.2M, Honda Civic $1.2M, Mitsubishi Gallant $1.3M, Caldina Wagon 3S Turbo/5 speed manual $2.6M, small bus $1M, AT 192 $950 000, 210 Corolla $1.4M, A E 11 0 C o r o l l a $ 1 , 0 5 0 , 0 0 0 , 212 $1,250,000, Vios $1.6M, Rumh $1.250,000 new model Rumh $1.7M, Primo $2.8M unregistered, Tundra, bubble back 4 wheel drive $3.4M, tundra square back $2.4M.

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Schumacher battles Santos, Slingerz for life after ski fall advance ...

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into the lead with an 8th minute goal, while Christoff Wensley found the target for Santos in the 57th minute. GDF’s lone goal was scored by Kennard Simon in the 42nd GRENOBLE, France - (Reuters) - Seven-time minute. Formula One world champion Michael Santos stole the march on the army side after the ball was Schumacher was fighting for his life yesterday played from the middle of the field to the right side and passed on after suffering severe head injuries in a skiing to Santos guest player Abrams who did nothing wrong in placing accident in the French Alps resort of Meribel, it neatly into the net. doctors said. With a slim 1-0 deficit, GDF upped the ante and raided the “We can say that his condition is life-threatopposition’s goal on a number of occasions, directing at least six ening,” Jean-Francois Payen, head anaesthetician direct shots to goal and three that went wide. They also forced at the CHU hospital in the eastern French city of seven corners, none of which was converted. Grenoble, told a news conference. In the much anticipated feature match which was witnessed by “For the moment we cannot say what Mia huge crowd, Slingerz who played tremendously well throughout chael Schumacher’s future is,” he added. “We the tournament narrowly secured a 1-0 victory through a BK Westare working round the clock - we are trying to ern Tigers’ own goal in the 71st minute after the two teams were win time.”The retired motor racing great, 44, locked 0-0 at the end of the first half. slammed his head on a rock while skiing off-pisSantos secured their place in the final by registering a 10-1 te on Sunday morning in the French Alpine resort win against Houston Stars in the first round, a 2-0 victory over where he has a vacation home. Buxton United in the second round, a 1-0 win against 2012 “His helmet did of course protect him at least champions Sunburst Camptown in the quarter-final round and partly. Someone who had suffered a similar acSunday’s 2-1 victory against GDF. cident without a helmet would not have made it Slingerz, on the other hand, recorded a 3-1 win against Couhere (to the hospital),” Payen said. gras in a first round fixture, a 5-3 win against Monedderlust in a Philippe Quincy, the Albertville public prosecutor, told Reuters an inquiry had been launched Ferrari Formula One world champion driver Michael Schumacher penalty shoot-out after the two teams were locked 1-1 at the end on Sunday to identify the causes of the accident. of Germany waves to supporters at the end of the second free of regulation and extra time, a 4-0 victory over Den Amstel in the Initial findings indicated the blow was so hard practice session for the Italian Grand Prix at the Monza race quarter-final round and Sunday night’s 1-0 win against BK Western track in northern Italy in this September 10, 2004 file photo. Tigers to reach the final. that Schumacher’s helmet had shattered. “We know that the accident took place in an The winning team in tomorrow’s final will receive $4M off-piste zone where rocks were partly or totally retirement from Ferrari at the end of 2006. He lives in Switwhile the second-, third- and fourth-place teams will earn hidden by snow,” Quincy said, adding that Schumacher had zerland with his wife and two children. $2.5M, $1.5M and $1M respectively. likely been thrown off balance by one of them. Schumacher was initially conscious as he was transported to a local hospital in Moutiers and then to Grenoble. However, his condition deteriorated sharply afterwards. English Neurosurgeon Stephan Chabardes said an emergency brain Lingfield scan carried out on Schumacher had revealed internal bleeding 08:00 hrs Prime Exhibit 08:30 hrs Why Not Now and injuries including contusions and lesions. He said they had 09:00 hrs Irish Tears operated to treat the internal bleeding. 09:30 hrs Leitrim Pass Doctors said Schumacher had been placed in an artificial By Ian Ransom five-wicket innings-haul at Coulter-Nile and all-rounder 10:00 hrs Planetoid coma but, contrary to an earlier French media report, said they the MCG and Peter Siddle James Faulkner also in reserve. 10:30 hrs Lions Arch had not carried out a second operation during the night and were MELBOURNE, Australia also making timely contriAustralia’s batting lineup 11:00 hrs Street Power not planning any further interventions at this stage. (Reuters) - Australia are exbutions. has been less dependable than 11:30 hrs Novabridge A spokesman for German Chancellor Angela Merkel said pected to keep the successful “All five of them have the team’s bowling unit and she was shocked to hear the news. Uttoxeter attack that has carried them bowled very well,” former Test was routed for 204 in the first “We hope that he overcomes his injuries and can recover,” 08:40 hrs Cheltenian to a 4-0 Ashes lead for the bowler McDermott said. innings in Melbourne. the spokesman told a regular briefing in Berlin. 09:10 hrs Lean Burn final Test against England in The scrutiny is especially 09:40 hrs Lord Of House Sydney, bowling coach Craig fierce on number six George HOPES AND PRAYERS 10:10 hrs Boston Blue McDermott said yesterday. Bailey, who was handed his 10:40 hrs Massena Paceman Ryan Harris and Test debut this series on the 11:10 hrs Goodacres Garden In Germany, Schumacher’s accident topped news bulletins, all-rounder Shane Watson strength of his form in one-day 11:40 hrs Definitly Red with the bestselling tabloid newspaper Bild reporting on its bowled sparingly in the secinternationals, but has managed website: “Schumi fighting for his life”. ond innings of the fourth only 136 runs for the series at Warwick Schumacher is under the care of Professor Gerard Saillant, Test win in Melbourne as an average of 27.20. 08:50 hrs Mudita Moment a brain and spinal injury expert who is also president of the they managed respective knee His figures are the lowest 09:20 hrs Kilrush International Automobile Federation (FIA) Institute. Saillant 10:20 hrs Badgers Cove and groin complaints, raising for any specialist batsman on told the news conference he was there as “a friend” and gave 10:50 hrs Mrs Jordan doubts about their fitness. either team, barring England’s no further details on his condition. 11:20 hrs Shalamiyr “As I keep saying, you Jonathan Trott, who left the Bild reporters said Ross Brawn, the Briton who worked with 11:50 hrs Rascal don’t play Test cricket without tour after the first Test in BrisSchumacher at Ferrari and Mercedes as technical director and getting sore,” McDermott told bane. team principal respectively, had arrived in Grenoble. South Africa Racing Tips reporters in Melbourne. An experienced number Leading names in motor racing reacted with shock on Clairwood “I fully expect we’ll have three in first class cricket, 08:20 hrs Windhoek Twitter. the same team - or the same Doolan would be expected to 08:55 hrs Captain Lars “If anyone can pull through, it’s him,” said Britain’s triCraig McDermott bowling group - in Sydney ... slot into Watson’s spot if the 09:35 hrs Target Five ple Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti, who is still walking on I’m very confident that will all-rounder proves unfit, but 10:10 hrs Kitco crutches after a crash in October that ended his racing career. happen.” “We’ve been in a couple of Bailey could also make way to 10:45 hrs Inspector Casey “Come on Michael, give us one of those race stints at pure “Watto (Watson) proved little ... holes here and there, allow wicketkeeper Brad Hadqualifying pace to win through, like you used to. You can do it,” (his fitness) yesterday - he ran but good sides (work) through din to move up to number six Irish Racing Tips said Schumacher’s former Benetton team mate Martin Brundle. Punchestown between wickets pretty well. that. and bowling all-rounder James Former Ferrari team mate Felipe Massa, who suffered a near 08:45 hrs Marlbrook “He’s not the fastest mov“Certainly the last Test Faulkner to come in at seven. fatal head injury at the 2009 Hungarian Grand Prix, said he was 09:15 hrs Troll D’oudairies er at the best of times. He got match turnaround from where “Obviously it’s pretty spepraying for his friend. 09:45 hrs Boston Bob through; he bowled in the we finished in the first innings cial times, 4-0 with one to go,” Red Bull’s quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel, 10:15 hrs Indian Icon second innings as well. I don’t batting-wise, just proves we McDermott said. Schumacher’s friend and compatriot, expressed his shock and 10:45 hrs Gilgamboa think there will be any drama have a really good side - a great “I’m looking forward to a support for the family. 11:15 hrs Getoutwhenyoucan with Watto.” side in the making.” 5-0, from my side of it ... It’s 11:45 hrs Ballychorus Schumacher is the most successful Formula One driver of Having skittled England’s A u s t r a l i a ’s s e l e c t o r s a great achievement from the all-time with a record 91 race victories in a career spanning second innings for 179 in two named uncapped batsman side and all the staff.” American Racing Tips more than two decades. sessions and wrapped up the Alex Doolan, a disciple of Australia squad: Chris Aqueduct He won his first two titles with Benetton in 1994, the year match before tea on day four, fellow Tasmanian and forRogers, David Warner, Shane Race 1 Kate Is Ten when Brazilian triple champion Ayrton Senna died in a crash at Australia’s pacemen, led by mer Australia captain Ricky Watson, Michael Clarke (capRace 2 Father Johns Pride the San Marino Grand Prix, and 1995. Race 3 Start Jumping man-of-the-match Mitchell Ponting, in a 14-man squad tain), Steve Smith, George The German then took five in a row with Ferrari between Race 4 Sun and Moon Johnson, have an extra day to for Sydney yesterday. Bailey, Brad Haddin, Mitch2000 and 2004 in what now seems a golden age for the Italian Race 5 Moments Notiz recover. The 28-year-old Doolan ell Johnson, Peter Siddle, team who named a square after him outside Enzo Ferrari’s old Race 6 Frost Jordan All have performed well replaces fast bowler Doug Ryan Harris, Nathan Lyon, house at their Fiorano test track. Race 7 So the Freud in the series, with spinner Bollinger in the squad, with James Faulkner, Nathan Schumacher left the sport last year after a less successful Race 8 Fortify Nathan Lyon enjoying a uncapped paceman Nathan Coulter-Nile, Alex Doolan. three-year comeback with Mercedes following an earlier Race 9 Bloddy Caesar By Morade Azzouz

Australia unlikely to change bowlers for Sydney Test

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South Africa crush India as Kallis bows out DURBAN, ASouth Africa (Reuters) - Captain Graeme Smith scored the winning runs as South Africa knocked off a modest 58-run target to beat India by 10 wickets in the second Test at Kingsmead and win the two-match series 1-0. The top-ranked nation achieved victory soon after tea on the last day to complete a highly satisfying result against their closest challengers in the world Test rankings. “India are always a big challenge and it was always going to be important for us to do well against them,” Smith said at the postmatch presentation SA pacer Dale Steyn picked up two wickets in a fiery It was also fitting spell on the fifth morning. He finished with three for 47 farewell for South Afrito earn the man-of-the-match award and slso became ca all-rounder Jacques the second fastest player to 350 Test wickets. Kallis who made a cen-

Kallis knew it was time to quit Test arena

DURBAN, South Africa (Reuters) - Jacques Kallis said he knew the time was right to quit the Test arena as he bowed out after an 18-year career with victory over India at Kingsmead yesterday. The 38-year-old all-rounder, regarded as South Africa’s finest cricketer, scored a farewell century on Sunday to help his side to a 10-wicket win and a series

players. “It was a tough call but people say there comes a day when you wake up and you realise it is time to quit,” he told reporters. “I felt it was the right time and to finish it off in this manner has been incredible, the way the people have come out to support me, the way Cricket South Africa have made it a special game, my

South Africa’s Jacques Kallis takes a lap of honour as his Test career ends after the fifth day of the second cricket Test match against India in Durban, yesterday. .(Credit: Reuters/Rogan Ward) triumph in the meeting between the two top-ranked Test-playing nations. His 115 in South Africa’s first innings also took him into third place on the list of alltime Test batsmen, with 13 289 runs from 166 Tests, behind only Sachin Tendulkar (15 921 runs) and Ricky Ponting (13 378). Kallis surprised many with his decision to quit, catching the cricketing world unawares on Christmas Day with a statement saying the second Test against India would be his last but that he would continue in the limited overs format. Usually it has been the other way round for top

team mates have made it a special game. I couldn’t have hoped for a better exit.” Kallis was lifted briefly on the shoulders of his team mates as he made a post-game lap of honour around Kingsmead, waving to the crowd and at one point stopping to down a can of beer. FITTING DEPARTURE All his South African team mates wore a tee-shirt with his picture on the front and inscribed on the back was: “The only player to score 10 000 runs and take 200 wickets in Test cricket”. Later they posed for individual pictures with him in a mark

of the esteem in which he is held. It was fitting he departed in Durban on the same ground he where he started his Test career in 1995. “I sat here the day before the game and as I looked out over the field, I realised nothing much has changed (in my 18-year Test career). I’ve just got a little bit older. I still had the same butterflies and nerves.” Kallis was greeted before he went out to bat on Saturday with a guard of honour from the Indian fielders, similar to the one they produced for Sachin Tendulkar when he finished his Test career against the West Indies last month. “Thanks to the Indian team for that guard of honour, that was really special. I’m glad I wasn’t facing immediately because it gave me a few seconds to gather my thoughts. It was a really emotional moment,” he added. Kallis shed a brief tear too on Sunday when he reached his 45th Test century, a figure bettered only by Tendulkar’s 51, a departure from his usually stoic and quiet demeanour. “I suppose I’ll miss the cricket, but mostly the friendships, the winning times and the tough times. All that goes on in the change room,” he added. Kallis now turns his focus to the limited-overs game, with his only remaining ambition being success in the one-day World Cup, where South Africa have often been among the favourites but picked up a tag of ‘chokers’ after several dramatic failures. “I still have a lot of hunger to push South Africa to that World Cup in 2015 if I am fit and performing,” he said.

tury in his final Test. South Africa were 59 without loss in their second innings after India had been bowled out for 223 earlier in the day, failing to offer much resistance after being precariously placed at 68 for two overnight. Only Ajinkya Rahane offered a bright spot for the Indians, coming within four runs of his maiden Test century. He was the last Indian wicket to fall, just after lunch yesterday, swinging wildly on 96 with only the last tailender Mohammed Shami left in support. South Africa took just 11.4 overs to knock off the required runs with Alviro Petersen 31 not out and Smith unbeaten on 27 after a six and a four from the last two balls of the game. Spinner Robin Peterson emerged as the unlikely match hero, overshadowing his fast-bowling colleagues with a four-wicket haul in India’s second innings to add to the brisk 61 runs he scored on Sunday, batting at number nine in South Africa’s first innings.

SECOND FASTEST But nine wickets in the match for fast bowler Dale Steyn earned him the man-ofthe-match award and he became the second fastest player to reach 350 Test wickets. On his last day of Test cricket, Kallis, regarded as South Africa’s finest cricketer, was not troubled in the slips and did not bat in the second innings. “Last day of Test cricket for me,” he tweeted before play. “I have so many wonderful memories and stories, thanks to my family, friends, team mates and fans. Tough day.”

INDIA first innings 334 South Africa first innings 500 INDIA second innings S. Dhawan c du Plessis b Peterson 19 M. Vijay c Smith b Philander 6 C. Pujara b Steyn 32 V. Kohli c de Villiers b Steyn 11 R. Sharma lbw b Philander 25 A. Rahane b Philander 96 MS Dhoni c Petersen b Peterson 15 R. Jadeja c Morkel b Peterson 8 Z. Khan lbw Peterson 3 I. Sharma c de Villiers b Steyn 1 M. Shami not out 1 Extras: (b-4, w-1) 6 Total: (all out, 86 overs) 223

But there was more of a clinical edge than heavy emotion yesterday as South Africa went about their task with business-like efficiency to emphasis their status as the top-ranked Test team. Kallis was taken by his team mates on a lap of honour, waving to the crowds and being forced at one stage to down a can of beer. The win ended a run of four successive Test defeats in Durban for the hosts, who last weekend came desperately close to a world record fourth-innings chase before settling for a draw in the first Test in Johannesburg.

Fall of wickets: 1-8, 2-53, 3-68, 4-71, 5-104, 6-146, 7-154, 8-189, 9-206. Bowling: Steyn 21-8-47-3, Philander 16-4-43-3, Morkel 16-634-0, Peterson 24-3-74-4, Duminy 8-2-20-0, du Plessis 1-0-1-0. SOUTH AFRICA second innings A. Petersen not out 31 G. Smith not out 27 Extras: (w-1) 1 Total: (for no wickets; 11.4 overs) 59 Bowling: Shami 2-1-4-0, I. Sharma 5-1-29-0, Jadeja 4-0-16-0, R. Sharma 0.4-0-10-0 Bowling: Shami 2-1-4-0, I. Sharma 3-1-11-0, Jadeja 1-0-4-0.

Wenger banking on Arsenal solidarity and spirit By Mike Collett

LONDON, England (Reuters) - Arsenal can complete a quick double over managerless Cardiff City and consolidate their position at the top of the table when the relentless Premier League holiday schedule continues on New Year’s Day. While players and fans in other countries have a rest from football over the Christmas holiday, tomorrow’s matches will be the fourth in little over 10 days in England. With the campaign at the halfway mark after 19 matches, Arsenal, with 42 points, lead the table at the start of the new year for the first time since the 2007-08 season. They are followed by Manchester City (41), Chelsea (40) and Everton (37). The race is so close that Liverpool, who were top at Christmas, are now fifth on 36 points after two defeats in four days at Manchester City and Chelsea. Brendan Rodgers’ side, who are at home to Hull City, are only two points clear of both champions Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur who meet at Old Trafford tomorrow. The situation is even tighter at the other end with only seven points separating 11thplaced Swansea City (21) and table-propping Sunderland, who gained a point at Cardiff on Saturday in a 2-2 draw after scoring

Arsene wenger twice in the last eight minutes. MENTAL TOUGHNESS Cardiff, back in the top flight for the first time in 51 years, are down among the strugglers, too, and it will be a huge upset if they take even a point from the Emirates against an Arsenal team who beat them 3-0 in Cardiff at the end of November. Since then manager Malky Mackay has left after a protracted dispute with owner Vincent Tan, who seems set on replacing him with Norwegian Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Meanwhile. caretaker David Kerslake will try and motivate his men to an improbable victory. In his weekly letter to supporters yesterday, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said there was “something special” about his current team and praised their mental strength which, he said, was “something that has previously been questioned many

times.” “We showed that at West Ham when we were 1-0 down and came back to win 3-1 and we showed it again at Newcastle when we had our backs to the wall in the last 15 minutes. “There’s a great solidarity and a great spirit in the side. “In terms of challenging at the top of the table, we believe in ourselves ... I hope it will be enough but there’s a long way to go and it’s still too early to talk about the title.” Wenger is talking from experience. Arsenal are one of only three teams in the last 10 years to have led the table at the start of the new year and failed to win the title. SERIOUS CHALLENGERS Manchester United, in 2003-04, and Liverpool in 200809 are the others, and if Arsenal slip up there will be no shortage of serious challengers for this year’s crown. Manchester City, who have won all 10 league games at home, have been less impressive away from the Etihad. Like Arsenal they face Welsh opposition tomorrow when they visit Swansea, whom they beat 3-0 on December1. C h e l s e a a re a w a y a t Southampton while Everton visit Stoke City, who have been thumped 5-1 by Newcastle and 3-0 by Spurs in their last two matches.

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Among England’s darkest days … the daily rounds of what the UK papers are saying

A NEW Year may be approaching but there is scant optimism among the UK newspapers, which have instead preferred sad reflection on recent events and dire forecasts about what lies ahead for 2014. The hot topic of Alastair Cook’s captaincy garnered plenty of attention, though few were as blunt as Sir Ian Botham, who was reported in The Times as saying: “If a football manager lost four games like that he wouldn’t have a job. “(Players) almost seem scared of their own shadows. They are timid. Why? What has been put into their heads? They are obviously under some pressure from within because they are all scared to play a shot.” In the Mirror, Test legend Bob Willis savaged retired spinner Graeme Swann. “In many people’s mind he will be the bloke who got smashed around Australia and chucked it in with two games left,” Willis wrote. “He got the whole thing totally wrong and the episode was pathetic. “It is one thing if the medics say you risk permanent damage – and he clearly had problems with this elbow – but this all smacked of giving up. “He probably had been given the nod that he would not be playing in the current Test in Melbourne, but what message does jumping ship send out to his colleagues? “The same blokes who have helped him in the nets all these years and ferried drinks on and off the pitch for him when he was centre stage. More broadly, the mood reflected the malaise that appears to have affected the England team in general. “Even though the little urn was surrendered by crushing defeats in the first three Tests, this was the most dispiriting loss of the lot on this tour,” wrote John Etheridge in The Sun. “Shortly after lunch on day three, England had an overall lead of 116 runs with all ten wickets in fact. Before tea on day

four, they had lost the match. “At times during that period, England resembled a village team with their pathetic batting, terrible fielding and flawed tactics. “Captain Alastair Cook looked like a broken man, surrounded by men with a submissive body language, and apparently unable to lift his troops. “It was nothing short of shambolic. “Few would bet against the Aussies winning again in Sydney because they have all the confidence and momentum, while England are a confused rabble. “The way this England team has unravelled since winning 3-0 at home last summer has been incredible.” BBC Sport’s Tom Fordyce sang a similar tune. “With the final Test in Sydney starting in four days’ time and England having been dismantled in every match so far, the odds on a 5-0 scoreline to match that of seven years ago must now be short,” Fordyce wrote. “What could have been a thrilling final battle was instead by the end an annihilation, another black day in a series of almost unremitting gloom for the shambolic tourists.” The Daily Mail was merciless in its slamming of the national side, with two huge lines above a photo of Cook and co screaming: ‘Look at this sorry bunch! Pathetic England staring at a whitewash after drops and batting collapse pile on yet more Ashes misery’. Paul Newman’s article went on to state: “This was the worst yet. A wretched, gruesome numbing defeat that not only leaves an Australian Ashes whitewash very much on but also signals, more than the other three emphatic thrashings, the end of a great era for this England team. “Australia’s easy, no-nonsense eight-wicket victory within four days at the MCG is a new low simply because England threw the game away in the most culpable manner, as shamefully as anything seen in the darkest days of English cricket.” (CA)

By Sidharth Monga in Durban

which took Rahane from 90 to 96, is not what many have seen in a Test in Durban. Rahane might have missed out on the hundred, but he showed versatility: resolute defence, concentration, firmness to farm strikes with seniors, willingness to look ugly in the pursuit of scoring runs, and big hitting when needed. Rahane was India’s only highlight on a bleak final day of what had otherwise been a decent series for them. “Rahane batted really well,” captain MS Dhoni said. “(While) he was with us on the bench, he kept working hard on fitness and technique, and how he wanted to approach his game. So when he got his chance, the most important thing was to accept it and do well. In this Test series he has batted really well, looked quite compact in all the innings. That’s a big positive for us.” Rahane finished as India’s third-highest run-getter in the series, but he was in the most precarious position of all before the series began. He is not picked for ODIs, which gives him no buffer if he fails in the Tests. He has had no soft launching pad. Like Kohli in the West Indies and Australia, he has had his first real series in testing conditions. Kohli was dropped after that West Indies tour in 2011 after he had some trouble with the short ball. Kohli has previously said that axing was a big lesson for him. This 96 has made sure Rahane will not have to bounce back like Kohli had to. Especially not if he keeps wearing those blows as medals and keeps coming back up for more. (ESPN Cricinfo)

Santokie hoping for JA Super50 recall KINGSTON, Jamaica - Left-arm swing bowler Krishmar Santokie is looking to establish himself as a regular in the Jamaica 50-overs set-up. The wily bowler is keen on making the final cut after the national cricket selection panel, led by chairman Wavell Hinds, chose a 45-member training squad ahead of the upcoming Super50 and Four-day regional competitions. “We have some trial games coming up, so I’m trying to keep myself fit and stay focused,” Santokie said. “I’m hoping to be in the final 14 for the Super50. If I get in, I’m looking to deliver,” he added, moments before entering the practice nets at Sabina Park on Saturday. Santokie was the country’s top bowler when Jamaica won the Super50 title two years ago. However, last season -- though Krishmar Santokie present in the squad -- he played no part as Jamaica lost in the semi-finals to eventual champions Windward Islands. The 29-year-old told the Jamaica Observer that he has put that 50-overs disappointment behind him. “I was definitely disappointed, knowing that the tournament where we won I was the leading wicket-taker for Jamaica, and I didn’t get a chance the following season. But I have used it as a stepping stone to push myself to do well,” he said. The most prominent pace bowler in the regional Twenty20 (T20) format in recent years, Santokie has troubled batsmen with his swinging full-pitched deliveries and crafty slower balls from a low, sling-like action. The left-arm bowler also excelled in the inaugural Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 tournament held in the summer, while representing the eventual runners-up Guyana Amazon Warriors. “I guess in some ways it (the 50-overs disappointment) worked for me in the CPL, because we all know the outcome. I was Player-of-the-Tournament,” chirped the former Glenmuir High student. He hopes that good form stays with him. “I’m definitely looking to take over the form into the Super50 because there is not much of a difference between T20 and One-day (50-overs) cricket. I’ve done it before and I don’t see any reason why I can’t do it again,” he said. Santokie has taken two wickets in a pair of T20 International matches for the West Indies. He has claimed a total of 82 wickets in 44 T20 outings at a cost of 11.92, including a best of 5-24. (Jamaica Observer)

Rahane showcases his No. 6 mettle

ON this trip to South Africa, Ajinkya Rahane has taken blows from Dale Steyn bouncers that have not got up as expected, making his ducking technique look ungainly. He has also shown too much deference to a senior bowler who has shown scant respect for the specialist batsmen batting at the other end. He has paid for it, being stranded on 51, and possibly with a series defeat. Rahane also got India two run-outs to save the team in Johannesburg. He also cut Vernon Philander for a six at Durban. For a man who had spent many a tour and series warming up the bench, carrying drinks, wondering when his opportunity will come, he has taken his chance with both hands, even though it arrived in the most difficult of conditions to bat in. Over the past 10 days of cricket, you can see Rahane has grown as a batsman. India knew they had Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara. Rahane might just be their biggest gain from this Test series. Rahane has gone about his work in a quiet unassuming fashion. Much like his batting. Most importantly, though, he has shown ticker. Even when he was taking those blows in the first innings from Steyn, and the verbals that came with it, Rahane didn’t play a soft shot. He battled on, though it was questionable to give Zaheer Khan the strike with five deliveries to go in a Steyn over. Sure enough, two wickets fell in those five balls, including a dreadful swipe from Zaheer first up. It made you wonder if No. 6, a position which requires a strong personality and big-hitting when batting with the tail, was the place for him. In the second innings, Rahane showed it was. He was clear in raising his hand to Zaheer, who wanted to take the singles, sending him back to the non-striker’s end. When the need arose for the big hits, Rahane got them successfully away even with eight fielders back. That cut for six,

Ajinkya Rahane is resolute when needed, but also hits out when required.

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UDFA/GT Beer knockout tournament

Milerock shatter Shattas 3-1, Winners Connection topple Topp XX 2-1 to reach final

By Joe Chapman CBR Milerock disposed of Silver Shattas 3-1 but Winners Connection scored an upset win over Bakewell Topp XX by a stunning 2-1 score-line, as the two teams moved through after the semifinal clashes Sunday night, to the final of the inaugural Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA)/GT Beer knockout football championship at the Mackenzie Sports Club ground. Playing on the adjacent field due to an overworked regular pitch which became unplayable due to the inclement weather Milerock posted their win as they first netted in the 8th minute after Randy Jerome was fouled just outside the 18-yard box. The resultant free kick taken on the left side by Andre Phillips rocketed goal-wards but a defender deflected the ball eventually for an own goal and a 1-0 Milerock lead. As Milerock sought to assert their dominance with a better playing field than in recent matches they were rewarded as Mark Moses sent a cross for Ron Fiedtkou to score in the 40th minute. Just when it seemed that the first half would end with a 2-0 advantage for Milerock, Silver Shattas reduced the lead through Leon Clement one minute into added on time. As Milerock pursued a comfortable win they increased their grip with a goal when Moses got into the act with a drive which pierced through to score in the 58th minute. This score remained to the end as Milerock now play Winners Connection in the championship game tomorrow at the MSC ground.

Winners Connection’s Rawle ‘Boney’ Gittens left and Marmalaque Davidson right. The Winners Connection earned the right to play in the final as they eliminated their more favoured opponents Bakewell Topp XX in what was a shocker. From the opening whistle the Winners Connection seemed hyped up for the occasion and just one minute into play Steve Brewley sent a through pass to Rawle ‘Boney’ Gittens who was on target as the underdogs took a 1-0 advantage.

Slingerz not taking things lightly; focused on winning – Charles Pollard

“SO far so good, but we have ‘West Side’ team pair up with a job to do still, which is to Alpha United, but fate had it win on January 1,” declared planned otherwise, since the Charles ‘Lily’ Pollard, coach ‘Hammers’ were ousted by the of the Slingerz Football Army and along came the tourClub who will take on Sannament’s dark horses; Santos. tos in the final of the third No one ever thought of Georgetown Football Association (GFA)/ Banks Beer Knockout tournament on New Year’s Day. Slingerz got the better of Western Tigers 1-0 while Santos eased past Guyana Defence Force (GDF) 2-1 in a dramatic twist of events. From the preliminary stage, Slingerz FC were always tournament favourites and so far, they’ve lived up to that billing and are now one game away from claiming the competition’s $4M first prize. However, pundits Slingerz Football Club coach were hoping to see the Charles `Lily’ Pollard

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Santos even as a contender but their steady improvement has caught the attention of Pollard, with the former Guyana national captain stating “You can’t take a team like that for granted because they have been playing well and improving in each game. We (Slingerz) will not be thinking that it’s a walkover for us because they didn’t buy their way through the tournament, they played.” Pollard, once Guyana’s most feared defenders, was keen to point out that Santos difference-makers are National keeper Richard Reynolds and the club’s striker from Suriname. Meanwhile, asked if he’s comfortable with how his players are performing, Pollard opined that “right now our team got like a one million coaches, but it’s all good because they (the fans) are showing interest in the team. But at the end of the day, it’s up to me and my coaching staff to put the best possible team on the pitch.” He added “We started off a little slow but I think it’s because we didn’t play any competitive football for like over two months and we’re not in the premier league. But I like the way the team is playing right now. All the guys are focused and are committing themselves to the team and want to win this tournament for a number of reasons.” This is Slingerz’s first time participating in the tournament. (Rawle Toney)

Milerock’s Ron Fiedtkou at left and Mark Moses right. The Winners Connection continued their up tempo game and despite attempts to trade offensive forays with their opponents Topp XX never really settled in. By the 24th minute Connection connected once more as young promising striker Marmalaque Davidson made the best use of a lax defensive play and punished Topp XX, sending the ball to the back of the net by uncorking a drive from on top the 18-yard box. A frustrated Topp XX side laboured in vain to get on even terms and failed to reach the final as the Winners Connection, though in the final minute must have felt robbed of a chance when it appeared that there was a handled ball in the box by a Topp XX defender but the referee was unmoved. The final whistle came with Winners Connection celebrating their advancement at the expense of Topp XX and now will match skills against CBR Milerock for the first prize of $1M with the losers carting off $750 000. Topp XX and Silver Shattas will play for third place with the winners receiving $500 000 and the losers $250 000.

Jehue Gordon (right) won four awards at the SOSA awards

Jehue Gordon steals the spotlight at SOSA awards PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) - 400m hurdles World champion, Jehue Gordon, has captured Trinidad and Tobago’s prestigious title of Sports Performance of the year. Gordon also won three other awards during the Spirit of Sports Awards (SOSA) ceremony held here over the weekend. He grabbed the titles of Male Athlete-of-the-Year, Consistent Performer-of-the-Year and Breakthrough Performance-of-the-Year. “It is amazing to be here and to receive these gifts. You know it is hard for some of the athletes. I for one am hardly around my family six or seven months of the year,” he said, pausing to wipe tears from his eyes. “Thinking about it is very emotional for me.” Gordon also received the keys to a duplex from the Housing Development Corporation and a cheque for $800 000 for his golden run in Barcelona earlier this year. He beat a strong field in the race for the Sports Performance-for-the-Year award, including ace swimmer George Bovell, Dylan Carter (silver in the men’s 50m butterfly at the FINA World Youth Swimming Championships), cyclist Njisane Phillip (silver in the First UCI World Cup Series in Manchester) and Paralympic swimmer Shanntol Ince (four gold at the Paralympic Pan American Championships). Bovell accepted his $250 000 cheque for his FINA World Swimming Championship Men’s 50m freestyle bronze medal effort in Barcelona. Ince was the next most heralded athlete on the night, taking home two trophies for Athlete with a Disability and Emerging Athlete-of-the-Year for her four gold medal sweep at the Paralympic Junior Pan American Championship in Argentina back in September. Top youth swimmer Carter also received one award for Record-breaking Performance-ofthe-Year to add to his Junior Male Athlete-of-the-Year award.

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T&T footballer dies in Hungary B U D A P E S T, H u n g a r y (CMC)- Trinidad and Tobago footballer Akeem Adams, who suffered a stroke in Hungary earlier this year, has died, his uncle Ivan Dick has confirmed. His club Ferencvaros also said Adams, 22, died yesterday after suffering a brain hemorrhage on Saturday. He had been hospitalised since the heart attack and his left leg had been amputated to alleviate circulatory problems. Adams, who played as a defender, passed away shortly after his mother Ancilla decided against taking the player off life support. Adams, who joined Ferencvaros in August, played just a handful of games for Hungary’s

most popular team. His last game was September 22, a 3-1 victory over Ujpest, Ferencvaros’ traditional rivals. Adams has undergone at least four operations at the Varosmajori Heart Clinic in Budapest, including the insertion of a mechanical heart and the amputation of his left leg from below the knee in late September and early October respectively. His health improved in November and doctors were fairly confident he would have been strong enough for a heart transplant before Christmas. But the anticipated heart transplant never materialised as doctors continued to fret over the slow recovery of Adams’

Spurs’ Parker apologises for making anti-Semitic gesture

SAN Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker apologised yesterday after a three-year-old photo surfaced of him making the same anti-Semitic gesture that has landed former France striker Nicolas Anelka in trouble. Known in France as a “quenelle,” the gesture is said to be a reverse Nazi salute and has been made famous by French comedian Dieudonne, who started using it in 2005. “While this gesture has been part of French culture for many years, it was not until recently that I learned of the very negative concerns associated with it,” Frenchman Parker said in a statement released by National Basketball Association’s Spurs. “When l was photographed making that gesture three years ago, I thought it was part of a comedy act and did not know that it could be in any way offensive or harmful. “Since I have been made aware of the seriousness of this gesture, I will certainly never repeat the gesture and sincerely apologise for any misunderstanding or harm relating to my actions.” The photo of Parker, a French national team member and three-time NBA champion, shows him making the hand gesture with Dieudonne. Anelka made the controversial gesture after scoring a goal for his English Premier League soccer team West Bromwich Albion on Saturday. He is facing an FA investigation. (Eurosport)

left leg. On Boxing Day, he spoke to friends and relatives in Trinidad and said he was in good spirits and that doctors expected to perform the transplant in February. Adams played nine times on Trinidad’s national team and started three matches for the Caribbean country at the Under-20 World Cup played in Egypt in 2009.

Akeem Adams has undergone at least four operations at the Varosmajori Heart Clinic in Budapest.

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Santos, Slingerz advance to GFA Banks Beer final … with wins over GDF and Western Tigers respectively By Michael DaSilva SANTOS marched past Guyana Defence Force by a 3-2 margin while Slingerz edged BK Western Tigers 1-0 in the two semifinals of the Georgetown Football Association (GFA)/ Banks Beer Knockout Cup Tournament at the GFC ground on Sunday night. The two winners (Santos and Slingerz) will meet in the grand final tomorrow night at the GCC ground (tentative), while BK Western Tigers and GDF will face each other in the third place playoff. In the opening game, Anthony `Awo’ Abrams sent Santos See page 27

A Guyana Defence Force defender (with ball to his feet) takes the ball from the danger area but is being pursued by a Santos striker. (Sonell Nelson photos)

WICB sends condolences to Windwards

Part of the action in Sunday night’s semi-final of the GFA/Banks Beer Knockout Cup tournament between BK Western Tigers (in gold uniform) and Slingerz FC at the GFC ground.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) - The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has sent condolences to persons in the Windward Islands affected by recent heavy rains which caused flooding, landslides and claimed lives. A statement from the WICB said President Dave Cameron has offered sympathies to the affected islands of the sub-region on behalf of all members and stakeholders of the West Indies Cricket Family. The rains and strong winds are being blamed for deaths and damage to roads, bridges and houses, especially in St Vincent and the Grenadines, where at least 15 were confirmed dead. “We have heard about the deaths and we…have seen the magnitude of the devastation which has affected our brothers and sisters in St Vincent & the Grenadines, St Lucia, Dominica and also in Grenada,” Cameron said. “This is the time of year when everyone is full of joy, but that is not the case with some members of our Windies Cricket family who have been dealt a hard blow.” St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves says his country suffered estimated WICB President Dave Cameron damage in the region of EC$150 million as a result of the December 24 storm. “I want to offer our deepest sympathies to those who lost loved ones and also reach out to those who are in need at this very difficult time,” said Cameron. “We want them to know that the WICB and the West Indies Cricket family are by their side and we want to bring some cheer as we close out 2013 and prepare for the New Year.”

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