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EDITORIAL
Another Food Crisis? There have been reports in the local press of the International Poultry Council (IPC) warning that rising prices of chicken feedstock have led to skyrocketing prices for chicken. Local housewives were ahead of the IPC on this bit of bad news; having suffered through first a chicken shortage and then the high prices. But the rise in prices of chicken feed is but one indicator of a worldwide rise in the price of food that experts believe might lead to another food crisis. Chicken itself has become the most widely used source of protein in the world and the latest price hike which is sure to escalate will have wide repercussions. The current world grain shortage has been triggered by prolonged drought in the soybean and corn producing regions in the United States, coupled with excessive rains in Northern Europe. Global commercial poultry production depends on feeds produced from corn, soy and other grains, all of which are important inputs. Because of the U.S. drought, global corn and soybean supplies are insufficient. Poultry production consumes 44 per cent of the world’s supply of animal feed. As usual, financial speculation has worsened the situation, sending corn and soy prices to record levels, as well as driving up the price of alternative feed crops, such as wheat. This is the third time in the past five years that the world is facing a food crisis. The last two crises, in 2007-08 and 2011, led to food riots in many countries. So it is not just high food prices, increased hunger, localised famines and widespread increase in deprivation that are possibilities. The US drought, their worst, in almost half a century will evidently not end anytime soon. July was the hottest single month in the country on record, and the first seven months of 2012 were on average the warmest since records began to be kept in 1895. Between July and August, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) slashed its estimate of production from the standing corn crop by 2.2 billion bushels to 10.8 billion bushels. Half of the corn crop is assessed as being in “poor” or “very poor” condition, which is the worst assessment since 1988. The output of soya is also expected to be the lowest in five years. These production shortfalls are significant for three reasons. To start with, the U.S. is the largest producer and exporter of corn. It accounts for nearly half of the world’s exports of corn and about one-third of the exports of soya. This implies that the effects of the shortfall on supply and prices will be transmitted quickly to global markets for this important grain. Second, corn has alternative uses besides directly entering the food chain. It is estimated that 40 per cent of the crop is absorbed by the ethanol companies and about a third is used as feed by the meat and poultry business. So, when output falls, demands from competing sources tend to drive prices up further. Finally, even if the worst production shortfalls are in corn and soya, other commodities, such as wheat, will also be affected since they can substitute for expensive corn. Thus, there are fears that wheat production will be diverted for feed production, affecting supplies available for direct human consumption. Drought conditions have affected wheat production in the Black Sea region (Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan), which accounts for a quarter of global exports. Adverse weather is also expected to lower production in Australia, Argentina and China. All of this will exacerbate the price rises. The Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Food Price Index rose 6 per cent in July, driven by grain and sugar prices. Cereal prices rose 17 per cent in June relative to the previous month, maize prices by close to 23 per cent and wheat prices by around 19 per cent. In Guyana, we have not moved since 2007 to develop the potential of our intermediate savannahs to produce soya and corn. And we will have to face the consequences.
Friday August 24, 2012
Letters... Where your views make the news
The government expects 100% from us, but disregards our legitimate concerns DEAR EDITOR, In response to the editorial published on Saturday, August 18th, “Where are the doctors?”, I would like express how disappointed we as students are that of the 250-plus medical students who finished their fifth year in Cuba and were scheduled to return this year to Guyana to complete their medical internship, the government only sent for 69. The government said that there are not enough f a c i l i t i e s a n d doctors/specialists to teach
us for that year, so we have to spend another gruelling year in Cuba to complete our internship. We were told that the 69 were selected by the Cubans based on geographic locations and academic performances; however, it was clearly based on favoritism and political association with the Guyanese government. The Cubans have no idea about our geographic locations and the need for doctors in specific regions. Plus, students who had lower GPAs were selected even though other students from
the same region had higher GPAs. Over the years the government has treated us like we never existed. Only recently did they remember that it was time for the students to return home, just to realize that it was too late to put measures in place for us. The government expects 100% from us, but disregards our legitimate concerns, and treats us like second class citizens. You would think the government wants the students to migrate as soon as possible, causing more brain drain, instead of addressing the problem.
I would like for the government to send for the remainder of students who they left behind in Cuba, to complete the internship in Guyana. This way the students can familiarize themselves with the Guyana health care system, since here is where we will be practicing physicians. Furthermore, it will allow us to transition from Spanish to English before we become full-fledged doctors and strive to transform the health care system in Guyana. Frustrated student in Cuba
Patriotism, Evil and Freddie Kissoon DEAR EDITOR, There is evil in the land. There is patriotism in the land. Corrupt politicians rule the night. Patriots rule the future. Evil knows no end. I am prompted to write because of the recent and also the prior attacks against the crusading columnist, Freddie Kissoon. The verbal attacks have been unrelenting and since evil knows no end, have now become physical. Today it’s Freddie Kissoon. Tomorrow it could be you. If you haven’t been a victim yet, don’t worry, it soon come. There are no winners when there is evil in the land. And the faces of evil are legion. Take corruption. Take exploitation of people. Take sexual abuse and h a r a s s m e n t . Ta k e suppression of the press. Take lack of economic opportunity. Take murder. Call it what you want. Its victims are many. When you have to bribe a customs official, a police officer or a government worker to get them to do their job, you are a victim. When you pay taxes to get decent roads and schools and medical care and most of the money goes to a corrupt ruling class and its allies, you are a victim. When fear takes away your civic responsibilities, you are a victim. Over and over, day in and day out, you are a victim. Guyana has been blessed with great patriots; men and women who have risked their lives for the cause of freedom, peace and justice in Guyana. I lived through the dark days when we lost Walter Rodney, Father Darke and others. Today there is a call for more patriots to step
forward and defeat the evil in the land. Patriotic leadership is more about example than it is about position. And there is no defence in claiming personal innocence, when
you are a part of the corrupt leadership. It is time for patriotic members of the ruling class, if there are any, to take a stand. People’s lives are in your hand. Silence is the next best ally
of evil. To Freddie, I say stand firm. To Guyanese patriots, I say, stand with Freddie. Stand for freedom of the press. Stand for Guyana’s future. Arthur McKenzie
Olympic Games are not only about medalling DEAR EDITOR, I would agree with anyone who says that the current government of the day can afford to do some more for sports in Guyana, but at the same time, sports associations/committees should take some responsibility for the decline of sports. I am a strong supporter of anyone who has great vision/s for development because in my books, that represents upward mobility. I will not support anyone or group who sits by and expects the government of the day to hand them everything on a platter without making an effort to fend for themselves. How many active fundraising sports committees are currently in operation? Can any sports association/committees who receives funding of any sort from their respective world sports body say publicly how much they receive annually for the development of their respective discipline? C a n s p o r t s associations/committees share with the public via the dailies their forensic and audited financial reports done by accredited audit firms? This also applies to the National Sports Commission. The Guyana
Olympic Association is excluded due to the fact that the current President, Mr. K. Juman Yassin has publicly cleared the air in a past/recent Stabroek News publication. I used to be very critical of the current government of the day for not doing enough for sports, but when Chartered Accountant, Mr. Christopher Ram’s report surfaced, I now view situations very differently. Respectfully to the Director of Sport, Mr. Neil Kumar, I welcome your published GC report dated August 12, 2012 and headlined, “A Red Letter Day,” but I will not agree with you that the Guyanese 2012 Olympians performances can be described as miserable or embarrassing. I believe they made a great effort with the best of their potential on the d a y s o f qualifying/competition and hopefully they will continue to grow with that experience from London in whichever way they choose to continue their respective journeys. May I also remind all that “The Olympics” are not only about achieving a medal/s, one’s participation is very important. Mr. Neil Kumar, are you at liberty to educate the public of which sports fraternities recently
received funding for their qualification and participation at the London Olympic Games? Are you also at liberty to educate readers of the chosen journalists who only suckup to certain sports administrators? After reading the reports of the press conference with regards to the London Olympics in the dailies of the above date, I will echo what I have said in the past, that under these current conditions/situations of the sports sector and the sports commission/ministry, Miss Kadecia Baird will never have a fruitful track career representing The Golden Arrowhead. I sincerely wish that an avenue could be opened up for her in her adopted home and she represents the flag of the USA. T. Pemberton
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Glaring errors in article on Laurie Lewis’ funeral DEAR EDITOR, It is with great regret that I am compelled to write to point out glaring errors in the news article on the funeral of the late Commissioner of Police Laurie Lewis, D.S.M, D.S.S. published in the Kaieteur News of August 22, 2012. I am a Queen’s College alumna and served on the executive of the Queen’s College Old Students’ Association (QCOSA) with Laurie as President in 1994. The alumni association is NOT the Queen’s College Old Boys Association as you mistakenly reported. I also attended the funeral service on Tuesday though your article opted to mention only the QC old boys who attended.
This is very unfortunate and reeks of male chauvinism. Girls entered Queen’s College in 1975 and many have gone on to excel in their respective fields and this year the NY Chapter of the Queen’s College Old Students (not Old Boys) saw it fit to honour the first female (I would be doing her a great injustice if I called her old) Dr. Maya Trotz. One would’ve assumed that with two known Queen’s College alumni at the editorial level this would not have happened. I sincerely hope that a mistake of such gravity is not repeated. Reginae Collegium. Queen’s, Queen’s forever. Dawn A. Holder Queen’s College Old Student
A layman’s perspective DEAR EDITOR, One of the country’s top legal officials has told Kaieteur News that once it is established that the shooting was unjustified, all of the policemen who opened fire, as well as the one who ordered his colleagues to shoot, should be charged. According to the official, once the ranks had acted in consort, it would not be necessary to ascertain which ranks fired the shots that killed the three protesters. “Once the action is in consort…even if the bullet missed they should all be charged,” the legal official had said.
What are the military\police implications of not obeying an order given by the Officer in Command??? Court martial! The ‘Drills’, ‘Left, Right, Left, Right’ et al that are routine in military and paramilitary training, are designed to elicit a conditioned response, to commands such as ‘Charge,’ ‘Fire,’ ‘Take cover,’ etc. Individual thinking is subsumed. Your top legal official is indulging in subterfuge, trying to stymie the course of justice. The buck stops at the person(s) giving the order to fire. Danny
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Woman burnt with ‘canari’ of hot oil succumbs - relatives call in the police The police on the East Coast of Demerara are reviewing the circumstances surrounding the death of 33year old Kumarie Beharry called ‘Shanta’, who succumbed at the Georgetown Hospital three days after she suffered severe burns about her body. The police review is stemming from the arousal of suspicions among the woman’s relatives, while they were preparing her for burial yesterday. Family members observed that the woman’s body bore extensive burns contrary to what was reported to them. This is coupled with the fact that they were only told about her condition two days after she was admitted to the hospital by the persons who were eyewitnesses to her burning. In fact, it was not until the relatives were made aware of her condition that a report was made to the police. Beharry who resided at Mon Repos, with her husband, wor k e d a s a kitchen hand in a food business in the same village, making egg balls and pholourie. Relatives were initially told that on Friday last a huge
‘canari’ full with hot oil fell on the woman, burning her from the hip down. Her brother, Rakesh Singh, told this newspaper that he learnt of his sister’s plight on Sunday and he immediately went to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, where he learnt that she was in a critical state in the Intensive Care Unit. He subsequently reported the matter to the police at Beterverwagting and Vigilance on the East Coast of Demerara. “De people wha she ah wuk with nah report de matter. Dem say dem nah know dey had to do it,” Singh told this newspaper. Singh did not get to see his sister that day but returned the following day and saw her briefly. A few hours later Beharry succumbed. According to Singh, relatives were told that Beharry’s foot had struck a fire wood under the ‘cahari’ and it overturned on her with more than two gallons of hot oil. Following the post mortem examination, relatives were told that Beharry received burns to her lower body, but it was not until they
Kumarie Beharry were preparing her for cremation yesterday that they realized the actual damage to her body. “Dem tell me she get burn from she hip go down, all two foot burn out. But I see she belly burn, she neck burn, all pon she ears and nose burn,” Singh explained. This newspaper confirmed their concerns with photographs taken of the woman’s body. They said that they also observed what appeared to be black and blue marks as well as evidence of a broken right hand. Interestingly, the dead woman’s husband, who belatedly turned up at the funeral parlour yesterday, recalled the woman’s last words which could incriminate one of the persons who was an eyewitness to last Friday’s incident. He claimed that his wife had blurted out the name of the persons, saying that they will go to jail since she would not survive. “This whole thing sound fishy and people gat fuh talk wha really happen,” said Singh, who as well as other relatives, are not convinced that Beharry was burnt by accident. The police were quickly summoned and they assured that they will review the matter and prepare a report.
Friday August 24, 2012
Guyana Times claims it is a challenge to Kaieteur News - ‘Bobby’ Ramroop Dr. Ranjisinghi ‘Bobby’ Ramroop, best friend of former President Bharrat Jagdeo, has filed a writ in a New York court claiming that Guyana Times has become a formidable competitor and a rival to Kaieteur News. In the writ filed in the New York court, Dr. Ramroop says that Guyana Times, a newspaper in which he says he has some financial association but is not the owner, has been developing and increasing its market share serving Guyana and the diaspora around the world. However, the record shows something else. Publisher of Kaieteur News, Glenn Lall, said that one does not have to be a rocket scientist to know the truth. One simply has to ask any newspaper vendor about the ratio of the papers he or she sells daily - the Kaieteur News, Stabroek News, Chronicle and Guyana Times. People closely associated with Guyana Times report that the newspaper prints 3,800 per day. The bulk of this,
about 75 per cent, is distributed to the government offices. The taxpayers have to pay for this. “President Donald Ramotar allows this to continue. Office of the President continues to be one of the major buyers of the paper with taxpayers’ dollars,” Lall said. These very offices are rarely allowed to subscribe to the independent Kaieteur News and Stabroek News. According to the Kaieteur News’ Publisher, Guyana Times never got off the ground and its circulation figures alone nail Dr. Ramroop’s lie that his newspaper is a formidable competitor and rival to Kaieteur News. Responding to the claim that he is on a campaign to cripple the newspaper, Lall said that it is impossible that he would waste time and energy to wage a campaign designed to destroy the Guyana Times which was never a threat and will never
Dr. Ranjisinghi ‘Bobby’ Ramroop be. “Nobody reads the newspaper.” Asked to comment on the allegation that his newspaper is out to defame the reputation of Dr. Ramroop, the Publisher said that it was Guyana Times that set out to tarnish his (Lall’s) reputation. That newspaper, without checking, published comments by former President Jagdeo which said that Lall was involved in human smuggling, without any investigation and evidence being offered.
Flawed primary school exam papers used to assess pupils Cases of incorrect instructions and questions with no solutions have been found in at least two primary school assessment papers, an issue which has left some teachers convinced that some pupils might have been deprived of placements at top secondary schools. According to one official who yesterday brought to the attention of this newspaper, National Grade Four and Grade Six Assessment papers which were flawed but were yet used to assess pupils of the country’s primary schools. This newspaper was informed that the first
...CEO insists remedial measures were taken mentioned assessment for this year’s Literacy Paper 2 A contained an incorrect instruction for question number two. The paper had a total of five questions. The instruction stated “This Booklet contains TWO questions. You must answer BOTH questions.” However, it was revealed to this newspaper that some schools were furnished with papers that had three questions with some students opting to answer all three questions instead of two as was stipulated by the instruction. It was revealed too that some pupils as a result were penalised for not answering all three questions with some losing as much as five marks. The paper qualified students for a total of 20 marks. Meanwhile, it was revealed that Question One of a Grade Six Assessment Mathematics Paper was in fact incorrectly prepared thus there was no logical solution that pupils could have derived. This newspaper understands that the
assessments are usually prepared by officials at the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD) at Kingston, Georgetown. The errors, it was revealed, was detected by teachers who were tasked with marking the papers and were brought to the attention of the NCERD officials. This newspaper was told that in the case of the English Paper, pupils did score full marks if they did not answer all three questions correctly while in the case of the Mathematics question pupils got part marks since there was no way they could have gotten a correct answer. “I am thinking that if these children lost these marks it could have caused them to miss out on some better school placements...it could have been a difference of a few marks,” the source lamented yesterday. However, while Chief Education Officer, Olato Sam, acknowledged that there were discrepancies in the two papers identified, he did note (Continued on page 24)
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Obama campaign unleashing ‘the More flooding hits Diego Martin Big Dog’ in battleground states Thundershowers trigger flash flooding and fresh landslides Do you look back fondly on Bill Clinton’s time in office as an era of prosperity? President Barack Obama’s reelection campaign hopes you do — because it will be unleashing the gifted politician, sometimes known as “the Big Dog,” in battleground states. “I anticipate that he’ll be one of our principal surrogates in the fall,” a senior Obama campaign official told several dozen reporters at a briefing held in Washington. The session, which included six top Obama campaign officials, was held on condition that they not be named. “Obviously, President Clinton has extraordinary credibility on these issues of how you build a strong economy,” the official said. “He faced some of the same forces when he was president that president Obama is facing now, the same opposition to dealing with a fiscal challenge by taxing the wealthy to pay a little more, the same opposition to the kind of investments we need to make in order to grow the economy.” His hopes for a second term weighed down by the sour economy, the current president frequently invokes Clinton in his stump speech and paints the ObamaRomney choice in November as being between Clinton’s economy and George W. Bush’s. And Clinton appears to have set aside any bad
President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton blood from the 2008 campaign, when Obama beat Hillary Clinton in a frequently harsh campaign. Clinton has starred in Obama campaign ads, helped Obama raise funds and defended Obama in media interviews. (It hasn’t always gone perfectly. Republicans gleefully seized on Clinton’s description of Romney’s business record as “sterling.”) Next up, Clinton will play a starring role at the Democratic convention— formally nominating Obama for re-election and defending his economic policies. To hear the Obama campaign aides tell it, Clinton will play such as big role that the fall campaign may start to feel like an Obama/Biden/ Clinton ticket. “We want as
much of his time as he’s willing to give. And he’s been very generous so far,” said the official. “He’s indicated to us that he’s willing to give us a significant amount of time moving forward.” Clinton’s broad appeal— a July 2012 Gallup poll found 66 percent of Americans regard him favourably, against 28 unfavorably—includes many white working-class voters, a demographic Obama sometimes struggles to reach. (The Ticket)
Trinidad Guardian - A second round of flash flooding hit Diego Martin and other neighbourhoods in northwest Trinidad yesterday morning, after the feeder bands of Tropical Storm Isaac produced several hours of thundershowers and steady rainfall. Yesterday morning’s events came as a harsh blow to residents and businesses still recovering from the earlier disaster-level flooding and landslides. On August 11, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar declared the north-west peninsula a disaster area after landslides claimed the lives of two Diego Martin men, leaving roads impassable in many areas and knocking out basic utilities in others. Chairman of the Diego Martin Regional Corporation, Anthony Sammy, at that time estimated the cost of damage and infrastructural loss in the Diego Martin area and surrounding communities to be over $100 million.
CEO of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM), Dr Stephen Ramroop, yesterday morning warned commuters not to travel into Port of Spain, as flash flooding had caused heavy traffic along major roadways to the capital. Works Minister Emmanuel George advised Diego Martin residents to stay indoors for their personal safety. Eyewitnesses across Trinidad reported heavy rains, flooding, land slippage and severe traffic congestion. At Morvant junction, the Malick and Morvant rivers broke their banks from as early as yesterday 5 am. In downtown Port of Spain, early commuters were reportedly stranded in the City Gate transit centre, unable to get to work or return home until about 9 am. In Barataria, a fallen tree downed power lines near the roundabout in front of Maritime Plaza. T&TEC linesmen were seen working
on the downed line at about 10 am. The Port of Spain to San Fernando fast ferry service was also cancelled yesterday morning, as sea conditions were deemed to rough to travel as a result of the weather activity caused by the TS Isaac. However, T&T is not under any tropical storm threat, watch or warning, the Met Office has advised. TS Isaac is now in the Caribbean Sea, barreling down on the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba and Florida, according to the US National Hurricane Centre.
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No evidence provided that ‘blood diamonds’ coming to Guyana -Govt. - says review of certification system shortly Following the publication of an article by Time World claiming that the so-called conflict or ‘blood diamonds’ are smuggled to Guyana from neighbouring Venezuela and becoming legal, the government yesterday said that it will be ordering a review of its certification process. The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment also insisted that to date there has been no evidence provided which categorically demonstrates illicit movement. Below is the full text of the Ministry’s statement: The Editor, Time World Dear Sir/Madam, The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment (MNR&E) and its regulatory agency, the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) have
duly noted the article published on your website on 20th instant and accordingly proffer this response. Guyana became a part of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) in 2003 and joined many other countries in this voluntary international initiative. Constant vigilance and compliance are the main areas which undergird a system of traceability and transparency in the movement of rough diamonds from source to destination. Guyana strengthened its already extant export of precious stones’ procedures, and thus enhanced its compliance with the requirements of the KPCS. These regulations and procedures were further endorsed as KPCScompliant in a peer review conducted six years ago. Guyana has remained faithful to the established
process and internal procedures employed. In addition, circa 2010, Guyana’s KPCS system was recommended by the Diamond Development Initiative (DDI) to other KPCS member countries as one of the best and most useful for consideration and emulation. Representatives from Guyana met with representatives of several countries to share experiences and offer insight. Guyana’s KPCS system is subjected to constant review in – house by GGMC, and as recently as May, GGMC met with exporters to discuss concerns and make adjustments where any may be possible or prudent. It is recognized that there will be concerns raised from time to time with respect to possible cross – border movement of minerals (which may include rough diamonds), in particular
among Guyana, Brazil and Venezuela. It is also, however, important to bear in mind that smuggling must first be established and not be speculated on. GGMC jurisdictionally deals with the movement of minerals from operation (source) to point of export, and collaboratively with GRA / CTA, certifying rough diamonds for export without which certification such diamonds would not be accepted at the proposed destination. To date there has been no evidence provided which categorically demonstrates illicit movement. Pursuant to standard procedures, rough diamonds which do not accord with Guyana’s well – documented and researched mineralogy and characteristics and for which documentation is unsatisfactory, are not sanctioned and certified for export. This approach is consistent and exporters who have not been compliant have received appropriate sanctions, and some have since ceased to conduct business, with KPCS being
informed through reporting requirements. In due course and not distant future, Guyana will be requesting its second peer review and will expect to be accommodated as the KPCS schedule allows. Guyana has never shirked its responsibility with respect to the KPCS and
will continue to honour its obligations. Your accommodation of this response with equal prominence is looked forward to. Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment & Guyana Geology and Mines Commission
Missing barmaid’s body found The body of 30-year-old barmaid, Roxanne Brewster, was recovered at about 09:50hrs yesterday from the Berbice River, a day after her disappearance. Police are investigating reports that Brewster, of Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, fell into the River on Wednesday, while attempting to board a vessel moored at Everton, East Bank Berbice. Other reports indicate that the woman had left her place of employment, the Rainbow Bar, also in New Amsterdam, in the company of two sailors.
The two men including the captain of the MV Alexander, which is docked on the bank of the Berbice River awaiting a load of cement, are in custody. The men have reportedly told police that after “drinking” they had invited the woman to their vessel and it was while crossing the gang plank that she fell overboard. They claimed that they spent about 15 minutes searching the river in the dark but did not locate Brewster. The captain then made a report.The woman is survived by a six-year-old son.
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The second corruption debate If the opposition had a strong basis for accusing the government of sinking in corruption, then the opposition does not need access to any more information before it can take part in the seven part debate series on corruption which is being hosted by the National Communications Network (NCN). By retreating into making excuses about information, the opposition may be underrating its own performance in the two debates so far, and more especially the second debate when the AFC representative, Mr. Khemraj Ramjattan, was in vintage form. The AFC leader held his own against a powerful lineup of government speakers and a representative from the private sector. The fact that the panel was imbalanced cannot be blamed on the organizers. The main opposition, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), did not turn up and therefore left it all to the AFC to hold off the tigers from the government side. The AFC representative held his own. Had Glenn Lall been present, the government’s case would have fallen to pieces. Glenn Lall would have been too much for the panelists to handle, especially when it comes to his pet peeve, the Marriott Hotel Project. Glenn Lall believes that he knows what is behind that project and he has had the courage to make that known publicly. He was, however, not given that opportunity to be on the panel despite his newspaper being the one that has systematically exposed corruption and malfeasance within the government and done so consistently, and despite him being invited on a previous panel discussion where he was able to bring the debate back to focus when the government was engaging in all manner of irrelevancies. However, the AFC representative despite not having the support of APNU and surprisingly not having his views shared by the private entrepreneur on the panel, still managed to convincingly debunk the arguments made by the government side. The AFC’s position was simple. It does not support the hotel project because it is not commercially viable and the government should be using the monies that it is investing; in other projects- for example a bridge across the Demerara River. The government, in turn, tried to argue that the project was commercially viable pointing to the endorsement of the project by the Marriott grouping. The problem with
this argument is that the Marriott Hotel is not endorsing or pronouncing on the financial viability of the project. The Marriot chain is simply branding the hotel and they will be paid a fee for this. So the Marriott is not going to lose as a result. If standards fall and the hotel runs broke, Marriott can make a seamless exit without affecting their overall brand. There is little risk to the Marriott Grouping branding this hotel. The Marriott’s participation cannot therefore be used as a sign that this investment is viable. Viable or not viable, Marriott will not lose. On the other hand the taxpayers of Guyana have a great deal to lose. The bearers of the greatest risk are the taxpayers whose funds are going to be invested into this highly suspect project. The government side was very weak in establishing that the hotel was viable. The AFC pointed out the poor hotel occupancy rate for hotels in Guyana and wondered how, given this reality, the hotel project could be feasible. The government kept insisting it was, without providing any convincing evidence. The government side kept referring to a feasibility study which because it contains sensitive commercial information cannot be made public. However, the government was willing to share the information in a closed-door session. The AFC should take the government up on that offer because it would be interesting as to just how a hotel of this nature can be profitable when so many other hotels are struggling for survival at the moment and have been doing so for a number of years. The AFC also damaged the government’s case when it argued that if the hotel project was so viable as the government is claiming, why were private investors not investing in this project? Why if this project is so feasible was it necessary for the government to invest rather than foreign, regional and local investors? The explanations offered by the government were very disturbing. The first explanation was that the local private sector did not have the capacity to raise the funds for a project of this nature nor the experience in putting together financial consortia to build the hotel. This is not so at all. The financial capability is there. The commercial banks are highly liquid; the nonbanking financial sector is also keen on investments that would guarantee a fair rate of return. So the money is there.
And the ability to form consortia is also there. Was it not a consortium of local private investors, along with the government, that invested in the Berbice River Bridge? So how come now there is no such capability? What is missing is not the capability but the political will to involve the wider private sector and even the average citizen in investing in this very “viable” hotel project. The second excuse for government substantial investment in this hotel project was that while the project was viable it was not
sufficiently viable to generate the desired rate of return for the private investors. As such government had to come in with its investment. Is this argument, suggesting that the taxpayers’ investment in this project is going to cross-subsidize the other private investors so that these syndicated investors can enjoy a favorable rate of return while the taxpayers are offered a less favorable return on their investments? The government needs to clarify just what is the rate of return for the government on their
investment. The government also needs to explain what is going to happen if this hotel project fails. Is it a case that the syndicated investors are going to have a first lien on the assets and the taxpayers whose contributions has been deemed as being so vital will have to absorb the losses. Is this what the government is saying? While the government is at it, it needs to make public during the next series of debates on NICIL just what has been the rate of return for the government’s investment in the Berbice River Bridge
and whether any dividends have been paid to the government and if so does this rate of return compare to what the private investors have been earning? In that debate, it is hoped that APNU will join the AFC in demanding accountability on these and other issues and not opt out with some feeble excuse. To be continued.
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THE FREDDIE KISSOON COLUMN
A country’s poisonous chalice The opposition politicians are really in a bind. One can go so far as to say their situation is most tragic. But of course, they are hardheaded people. They will not embrace independent minds and listen to their views. And this goes for the small WPA party which has a glorious past and which should be the last party you would expect that kind of selfishness from. So what is wrong with our opposition politicians? They live in a world of selfdelusion. Whether they want to break out of it is debatable. Everywhere in this country that our Parliamentarians from the Opposition go, they would receive a nice, generous reception from a warm and friendly people named Guyanese. The tragedy comes in because within this generosity lies something that cannot be neatly described at the
moment, but briefly, here it is. Opposition politicians are told how good they are doing, that their efforts are admired and they must keep up the fight. That is not the inner truth coming from the Guyanese population who speak to them. It can be put in sociological language; “These people just being nice.” The persons who know this more than the politicians are the journalists and the independent activists. The way they speak to us, they don’t to our politicians. I am on the vigil and People’s Parliament on High Street, outside the National Assembly since it began on Wednesday, August 15. It was while leaving that vigil on Thursday midnight that I was attacked. People - and I mean lots of people - would stop and talk to me at the vigil, and the criticism of the AFC and APNU, particularly APNU,
would be sarcastic and tremendously cynical. Would the AFC and APNU listen to me? No, they wouldn’t. That is not in the nature of our political culture. Remember I am Freddie Kissoon, an independent mind that they will not embrace easily because I am not one of them. I will discuss two phenomena in the rest of this essay - the one-year completion of Parliament and the Linden crisis. I was a speaker in many fora in Linden on the intended rise in the electricity rate before the crisis broke out. I spent time in Linden during the conflagration and spoke at several huge rallies. I was at the funeral. I can tell the APNU leadership in the most truthful language; the Linden people did not and do not see their role in the controversy as being an admirable one. All Lindeners would tell
you that the Linden people did their thing and not the politicians. Sharma Solomon and Aubrey Norton were accepted as their leaders. I don’t know what will become of Norton in the APNU hierarchy, but Norton is going to be hard-pressed to deliver Linden to APNU in both local government and national elections, particularly if there are powerful competitors to take on APNU. Subsumed under this is the unbelievable frustration Georgetown had with APNU over mass protest in the capital city to aid the struggle on the Linden front. I may not be a great analyst, but I believe I am a competent one, and my reading in Georgetown of the passion is that Georgetown and Buxton would have responded to mass calls by APNU. I have been told that APNU chose not to engage the PPP because that is
exactly what the PPP wanted in order to create an Indian reaction. I do believe this is a plausible explanation, but it still leaves APNU and PNC constituencies asking questions about the future of Guyana. Now for Parliament: Parliament is now in recess (My God, for two months). Countless persons have said to me that they have not seen what Parliament has achieved for democracy and freedom since the combined opposition achieved a oneseat majority. Writing as a commentator, I would agree. The one-seat majority has become this nation’s poisonous chalice. The AFC and APNU are imbued with a Parliamentary spirit. They have a majority and they feel it is the key to unlocking the future of Guyana.
Frederick Kissoon Energies are now taken up with Parliament. The People’s Parliament outside the real Parliament has not had a visit by any real Parliamentarians except for Desmond Trotman of the WPA. Sharma Solomon did the wise thing and turned up after the signing of the Linden pact. The new Parliamentary configuration and the oneseat majority may be the undoing of the combined opposition if they do not read what their supporters want. The opposition is thinking that it may win in a snap poll. I wonder! Really!
Dem boys seh... Barbie Jagdeo and Bharrat Ramroop is two gadaha Old people always seh that is a bad thing when people think too much of demself. Bharrat Ramroop use to think he is gawd and he buddy pardner Barbie Jagdeo think he is next to gawd. Is really dem get confuse between gawd and gadaha. Dem boys seh that dem a gadaha because of de weight dem pulling. Fuh people who don’t know, gadaha is a Hindi word fuh jackass. Dem boys want to know how he de Barbie Jagdeo can think that he got a reputation wha people want fuh damage. He got fuh be a complete or full out gadaha. Even monkey does think highly of heself. Show de monkey one mirror and whole day he parade heself in front de mirror thinking he better than a human being. Whole day he does watch he face. De same thing Barbie Jagdeo and Bharrat Ramroop does do. De only thing dem does sit down and do different whole day is fuh watch de Waterfalls paper fuh see wha it does seh bout dem and dem kavakamites. Barbie Jagdeo fool heself that he got a newspaper that is de best in Guyana and how people want damage that newspaper. Dem boys seh that people can’t destroy wha come in people face stink and dirty. Dem greedy, selfish and thiefing ways destroy everything. You know wha dem boys talking about? Ask stink BB Kwame. When people got fuh lie to mek a point then things really bad. Wha dem don’t know is that in a court once you tell one lie then de judge got de right fuh seh that everything is a lie and that is wha gun happen in New York. Talk half and don’t smell the other half.
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Shot Grove man remanded after admitting he picked handcuffs Two men yesterday faced Magistrate Hazel OctiveHamilton at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court for escaping from police custody. James Hutson, who was shot in his right foot, had escaped while receiving medical attention at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). He had been under guard at the time. The other man, Randolph Pereira, in a separate matter, reportedly fled from the East La Penitence Police Station when police ranks allegedly threatened to strike the man’s private parts with a firearm. Hutson, 40, of 255 Grove Squatting Area, East Bank Demerara was first before the Magistrate to face three criminal charges. Apart from escaping the police on August 20 while at GPHC, the defendant heard that on August 14 at Kaneville Access Road, East Bank Demerara, he had in his possession an offensive weapon. On the same day at Third Street Grove, the police claimed that Hutson assaulted a police officer with the intent to resist arrest. Hutson was not required to plea to the escape charge. He pleaded guilty to having the offensive weapon and not guilty to assaulting the police officer. Police, acting on a report, had gone to Third Street, Grove Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara where they were confronted by the defendant. Prosecutor Burgett Grant alleged that Hutson attacked one of the officers and tried to take away the rank’s firearm. She said the police officer sought assistance from the other ranks on patrol and the defendant was detained. A search on the defendant’s person, Grant claimed, led to the discovery of a screw driver in his pants pocket. He was later charged. In his defence, Hutson claimed that he does electrical work and on the day in question was heading to his aunt’s house to work. He said while walking, a white car passed him, and about 40 feet away, it stopped and three CID police ranks that he recognized emerged. Hutson said the ranks shouted for him to “go down on the ground” and he refused, asking the police “if is just so people does hit the
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ground.” With that, Hutson said the police shot him in the leg. The defendant showed his badly wounded leg to the court. Hutson denied that the police searched and found any weapon on him. The defendant said he was at the time receiving treatment at the Diamond Diagnostic Centre when the doctor noticed that he had something in his waist. He said he told the doctor it was a screwdriver and handed it over to the doctor. Hutson did admit to escaping custody while he was being detained for an alleged robbery under arms matter. He said he did not see any police guard when he was discharged from the hospital so he picked the handcuffs and went home. The man did say that he returned the very next day. The court asked to see the police officers’ statements since the prosecution had not disclosed whether the defendant was asked why he had the screw driver. It was later revealed that the prosecution’s facts were in complete contrast to the arresting rank’s statement. The Magistrate said the arresting rank had stated in his police statement that a scuffle ensued with the defendant after he attempted to resist arrest. The rank in the statement claimed that Hutson tried to take away the policeman’s gun before he was seen going to his waist. The police statement said that Hutson was then shot in the foot and the screw driver was taken away. The court however pointed out that nowhere in the statement was it written that the defendant was asked why he had the screw driver. On that charge, Hutson was reprimanded because the police could not dispute the defendant’s claim that he had
the screw driver for electrical repair purposes. In the assault and escaping matters, Hutson was remanded to jail until October 2. The Magistrate said that Hutson was in custody for one offence and committed another while detained by police. In another escaping matter, Pereira, a former policeman, 43, of 1677 Diamond Housing Scheme was accused of, on August 17, escaping from the East La Penitence Police Station while he was being detained to facilitate investigations into an alleged rape. Attorney-at-law Paul Fung-a-Fat represented the defendant. He asked for reasonable bail for the married father of three and said that his client is the owner and operator of the Dynamics Security Force. The lawyer claimed that a disgruntled employee was making the allegations against his client and the police had threatened to hit his client with a gun on his private parts. That, Fung-aFat said, caused his client to escape. The court placed Pereira on $200,000 bail and ordered him to return to court on October 1.
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To Sir with Love’ author receives surprise National Award
President Donald Ramotar bestowing the Cacique Crown of Honour on Mr. Edward Ricardo Braithwaite, author of the world famous, ‘To Sir With Love’. Edward Ricardo ‘E.R.’ Braithwaite, author of the book that was made into the popular 1967 film starring Sidney Poitier “To Sir With Love,” was yesterday conferred a National Award when President Donald Ramotar performed the duty of affixing him the Cacique Crown of Honour (CCH). “I am surprised because I did not expect an award. I don’t know that I have done anything to deserve the award but, I am grateful for what the award represents,” said Braithwaite, who served as a diplomat in the formative years of Guyana’s independence. He was at the time speaking with members of the media following a simple inv e s t i t u r e ceremony at the Office of the President. The award comes the
morning after Braithwaite joined a live audience to witness a Guyanese reenactment of the play at the National Cultural Centre (NCC). He spoke with admiration about the instrumental way in which the play was tailored to suit the Guyanese audience and hailed the director and cast for an admirable job. The book is based on Braithwaite’s experience as a schoolteacher in the East End of London some years after he attained a bachelor’s degree and a doctorate in physics at the University of
Cambridge. Braithwaite, a former student of Queen’s College, and then the City College of New York, was honoured for his outstanding contribution in the field of literature and effective service as a diplomat. President Ramotar said he was honoured to bestow the Cacique Crown of Honour on “a man who has made us proud and has made Guyana’s name famous by his writings.” He also made reference to Braithwaite’s tenure as a diplomat and the distinction with which he served.
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Friday August 24, 2012
Unrest turns nasty at NOC…
Armed inmates set dorm, tailor shop on fire Panic continued to grip the Essequibo Coast as inmates of the New Opportunity Corps (NOC) at Onderneeming intensified their rampage, setting fires to a dormitory and other buildings in the compound last night. This was after dozens, who broke out from the facility on Wednesday, returned voluntarily yesterday afternoon. The fire was started around 19:30 hours and by the time firefighters brought it under control near 21:00 hours, the female number three dorm, which housed about 20 inmates, and the tailor shop were completely destroyed. It is still not clear what caused the sudden outrage last night, but authorities are hoping to get to the bottom of it before the situation escalates. Last night’s actions by the students took on a more violent approach as this time around they armed themselves with cutlasses and other dangerous instruments from the facility’s tool room, which they had broken into. The inmates first set fire to the Female Number Three dorm, and managed to keep public-spirited persons and fire fighters at bay and from accessing the burning building.
Armed police ranks were deployed and they too were in for a surprise from the young inmates. A few rounds were discharged into the air in an apparent attempt to scare the youths into submission, but they responded by shutting down the electricity supply to the facility. This tit-for-tat scenario continued as the inmates turned their attention to the tailor shop, which housed uniforms, bed sheets and other similar materials. Aided by a strong wind coming in from the coast, the fire briefly threatened other dorms, including those housing the youngest inmates. However, authorities managed to free the little ones averting a possible catastrophe. Eventually, the fires were brought under control and the police settled down to the task of rounding up the marauding inmates. They subsequently managed to round up several of them who were armed with an assortment of makeshift weapons. SURRENDER But the task of capturing the ring leaders proved more difficult as about 16 of them who were armed with cutlasses had holed up in the sports room, daring the police to enter.
The New Opportunity Corps, Essequibo Coast. This led to the police contemplating the use of tear gas to force them out. However, this was not necessary as the inmates, minus two, surrendered shortly before 23:00hrs. Chairman of the Regional Democratic Council Region Two, Parmanand Persaud, who was at the scene last night declined to comment on what was taking place at the time. Reports reaching this newspaper indicated that the authorities were warned that there was something major brewing ever since personnel from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport visited the facility. A source at the NOC informed that one inmate who
was considered a ‘cochore’ by the others, had hinted that the ring leaders had procured gasoline and matches, with a view to setting fire to the buildings. A search was carried out, but the authorities failed to unearth anything. “I don’t know what is the motive for this sudden outrage. These children are so comfortable. They get three square meals,” the source said. Up to late last night police and NOC authorities were still trying to restore calm to the facility. On Wednesday night the inmates, both male and female, overpowered guards at the juvenile detention centre, badly beating guards, after breaking down doors and smashing windows in their frenzied bid to flee the facility, which normally has a population of over 200. However their freedom was short-lived as they all returned to their dorms by late Thursday afternoon. Some were captured while the vast majority, aware of the hunt by police and the army, and braced with hunger, returned voluntarily.
According to reports, on Wednesday night, one of the inmates managed to avoid lockdown and waited for the wardens to retire before shattering the locks of the various dormitories, letting his fellow inmates out. WELL PLANNED A source said that from all appearances the breakout was well planned as all the inmates who were in six separate dormitories, simultaneously began freeing themselves. One terrified staffer at the NOC told this newspaper that around 19:15 hours, he heard loud banging coming from the locked dorms, and he decided to investigate. However by the time he got close to the area where the noise was coming from, it was too late the inmates had already broken free and came charging towards him. The staff who is known in the NOC as ‘Sargie’ received a sound thrashing from the delinquent youths, some of whom stormed their way out of the compound. ‘Sargie’, a Supervisor, recounted that the whole incident evolved from an
argument between a male juvenile and another Supervisor, Noel King, over a broken kitchen door. “After the males were successful in freeing themselves, they went over to the female dorm and assisted the females to escape. Boys started to lash the female locks, breaking it off.” Sensing trouble ‘Sargie’ said that he and another guard called Deo ran to the back of the dorm. He added that while they were on their way, they noticed a “flock” of boys who circled and viciously attacked him. “They beat, cuff, kicked me in my head, stomach, all I could have done was run.” The other supervisor, Deo, managed to run into the Medex Quarters. The frustrated man said as the boys continued their vicious attack on the security guards, at some point he escaped from his hiding place and went to inform the Administrator about what was unfolding. But the rampaging youths were not done. They attacked (Continued on page 24)
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Man flees, leaving wife, as bandits terrorise Coldingen neighbourhood isfied with the way the police treated the piece of vital information. “He would normally come one and two time at the shop. Well, I don't know, the police get to his house and the mother is telling the police that they can't search she house and the police just back off,” Abdool told this newspaper. However, police returned yesterday and searched the house but did not find the suspect. Wednesday night's ordeal was a vivid reminder of
Nazim Abdool stands in his ransacked living room. Fear has once again gripped the quiet community of Tract A, Coldingen on the East Coast of Demerara after bandits attacked a businessman forcing him to flee his premises with his two children, leaving his wife behind. Nazim Abdool, popularly called 'Fish Man' probably managed to save himself from a beating by running away but that did not stop the bandits from holding his wife at gunpoint and ransacking his house before making off with an undisclosed amount in cash and other valuables. The attack occurred just after 21:00 hours on Wednesday, and it sent shivers up the spines of neighbours and other residents who have had their fair share of criminal attacks dating back to the 20022008 crime wave, when gangs invaded their community at will. The bandits had gained entry into Abdool's yard by cutting a hole in the chain link fence at the back and waylaid the businessman and his family who had been out for the entire day. Abdool, who operates a shop at the front of his yard, told this newspaper that upon returning home, he opened the gate and was driving in his car when he heard his dogs barking incessantly. His wife who had already come out of the car went ahead to the stairs to open up the house. “How the dogs behaving, my wife who was in the yard said 'like somebody deh in this yard.' By time she reach the first step deh, dem say “shut you sk#@t and stop talk.” And they held her up. I didn't see them because the place was dark,” Abdool said. Realizing that his two
daughters, ages 11 and 10years old, will have to live through a horrifying ordeal, Abdool grabbed them and ran out of the yard. “I start screaming 'Thief! Thief!' I had me cell phone in me pocket and I call the police while running down the street. I run around and get some people to know what was going on,” the shopkeeper explained. The bandits did not pursue him but they held a cutlass to his wife's neck and ordered her to open up the house. They even threatened neighbours who had peered out when Abdool raised the alarm. The businessman's wife was not at home yesterday when this newspaper visited, but he recalled what she told him. According to Abdool, the men took his wife up the front stairs and demanded the keys to the door. They were handed a bunch of keys but they got frustrated when they tried unsuccessfully with several of them to open the front door which they eventually kicked in. “She say two of them had gun and three with cutlasses. Two of them went inside de house, while one ah dem with
a cutlass bring she down back and carry she to the backyard and keep she down deh and gat de cutlass on she neck.” According to Abdool, the bandits in the house spent about 15 minutes ransacking the interior, carting off valuables such as cash, a DVD player and other items which Abdool could not ascertain at the time. Meanwhile, his wife kept her cool while the bandits demanded money and gold. “When dey bring she down, the one get the cutlass to she neck say, “you know how long me want kill you.” The woman subsequently managed to break free despite one of the bandits holding on to her hair. “She just run and holler fuh de neighbour and that is when dey start firing de shots, three rounds,” Abdool stated. After ascertaining that his two children were safe at a relative's nearby house, Abdool only returned to his place when he saw the police patrol in the area. He eventually took the patrol to the house where they discovered that the entire interior had been upturned. The businessman said that his wife had recognized one of their neighbours among the gang of bandits. However he is not too sat-
a similar attack Abdool and his family endured exactly two years ago. On that occasion, he and his family were held in their house while the bandits raided his grocery shop, even tending to unsuspecting customers in the process. Residents said that every day at sundown, they are forced to lock themselves in out of fear for similar attacks leaving those who have to make their way home at night to the mercy of bandits.
“I never see a police patrol, but like how this thing happen, you would see de police for two or three days. Nobody don't care about we in Coldingen,” one neighbour said. “We come out fuh help last night and you know wha de bandits tell we? 'Go inside and lock y'all door.'” Yesterday, detectives were taking statements from several residents with a view to obtaining clues about the identity of the bandits.
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Second child murder Armed inmates set dorm... rocks Berbice Two persons are in custody and the police are hunting another as yet another brutal child-murder rocked the county of Berbice in two days. The badly battered and bruised body of 12-year-old, Joshua Chunilall, of Letter Kenny, Corentyne, was discovered around 13:30 hrs yesterday in a fish pond near his parents’ farm at John’s Village, Port Mourant. A police release said that his body bore marks of violence to the head, feet and hands. Kaieteur News understands the lad’s tongue appeared to have been burnt and there were cut marks to various parts of his body. When Kaieteur News visited the parents’ residence at Lot 195 Letter Kenny, Corentyne around 21: 00 hrs on Thursday evening, they were still at the Whim Police Station giving statements to
investigators. The slain boy’s grandfather, Bhagwan Samaroo, called “Bro Ram”, told Kaieteur News that his son, Mark Samaroo, a cane harvester, lives with his wife, Kowsilla Chunilall, and four children at their home. The man stated that on Tuesday morning his son sent Joshua to the garden which is situated less than a mile away. Around 14:00 hrs, the man returned home and headed to the garden but did not see his stepson. Searching and calling frantically for the boy, the step-father eventually found the child’s boots. Eventually, he saw footprints which he followed for awhile before abandoning the search after it became dark. The missing boy’s parents then headed to the Whim Police Station, where police allegedly locked up the
father. According to the elder Samaroo, his son was held in custody until Wednesday afternoon. They continued their search on Wednesday but it was not until at around 13:30 hrs yesterday that the gruesome discovery was made. Relatives and friends are of the opinion the boy was tortured and killed elsewhere before being dumped at the spot where he was found. Police, acting on information, quickly arrested two known characters from the area. A third man is being sought. Joshua is the second Corentyne boy to be found murdered in days. Sevenyear-old Saheed Muknauth of No. 68 village, Corentyne was reported missing on Tuesday after leaving home with a villager since Monday. He was found dead on Wednesday behind a rice mill in Number 68 Village, Corentyne with marks of violence about the body. A 21-year-old villager of Number 67 Village has since been charged.
(From page 12) another supervisor, Mr. Dover, who had no other alternative than to scale a fence. A concerned resident of Onderneeming told this newspaper last night that the youths went to an abandoned property, and after arming themselves with paling staves which they ripped from the fence, they broke up into several gangs creating terror in the communities they traversed. The resident believes that the rampaging mobs were trying to seek out specific wardens who reside in the nearby communities, since they were overheard planning attacks on persons whose names they shouted. The resident, however, informed that the police were alerted and jeep loads of ranks were seen traversing the Essequibo Coast trying to round up the escapees. In the wake of the mass breakout, the first of its kind, Minister of Culture Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony under whose portfolio the NOC falls, announced that a Commission of Enquiry will be set up to examine the circumstances that led to the
Flawed primary school... (From page 6) that remedial measures were taken following the assessments. He claimed that with regards to the English Paper, pupils were graded based on the two questions they answered best. As such he noted that they were not penalised for answering only two. In the case of the Mathematics paper, he said that no student was given a mark for that question since it was recognised that there was no solution. However, a teacher close to the marking of the examinations has refuted these claims by the CEO. “We know what happens because we mark the papers and it is very worrying that something like this was allowed to happen.” According to the Education Chief, the Ministry has in place an Examination Committee which is tasked with addressing all anomalies that are detected during assessments and is usually responsible for making evaluations and/or adjustments if any problems arise.
Two of the beaten NOC guards.
break out and to make recommendations. PROBE ORDERED Speaking on a television programme yesterday, Dr. Anthony said that the Commission will include personnel from his Ministry, the Ministry of Human Services and other stakeholders. The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport commended members of various Essequibo communities, the Joint Forces, its own staff of the New Opportunity Corps (NOC) and the Ministry’s Young Entrepreneurs Skills Training (YEST), the division with responsibility for the NOC, for their overnight collaborative work to recapture the students. The Ministry rushed a top management team to Essequibo, led by Assistant Director of Youth Devanand Ramdatt to monitor the situation and manage the recapture and rehabilitation of the escapees, as well as to lay the foundation for an immediate enquiry into the incident. Upon the arrival of the Georgetown team by 09:00 hrs on Thursday, the students were already being shepherded into their
respective dorms for questioning and debriefings. By Thursday midday, the situation was under virtual control and no one anticipated what was to follow later in the evening. “Not one of the returned escapees has so far come up with a valid reason for their actions on Wednesday night,” Ramdatt reported. He hinted that the NOC is indeed in need of additional staff. “An early enquiry into this incident must result in urgent implementation of recommendations to ensure no recurrence of such escapes. Students’ concerns and complaints are to attract active consideration,” the Ministry of Youth and Culture said in a statement. According to Dr. Anthony, the New Opportunity Corps is not designed to be a prison but a facility where delinquent children can get a new lease on life. At the NOC, apart from disciplinary measures, the children are tutored in trade and academics, and in most cases they are enlisted to sit the Caribbean Examination Council O’Level examinations.
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WANTED Aracari Resort wants : Housekeepers, receptionist, cooks, bartender, waitress/ maintenance, Apply 160 Plantation Versallies, WBD 264-2946-8 Taxi and Bus drivers Princess Hotel Call: 6165419, 265-7076 Experience roti/puri cooks, Pastry makers, Counter servers, Cleaners, Apply Hack’s Halaal Restaurant 5 Commerce Street. Refrigeration A/C, Washer trainee Call: 231-0655, 6838734 One Cosmetologist helper required Call: 223-5451, 2274799 Skilled carpenters and mason Call: 615-7526 One live in nanny, mature with Secondary Education, Age 30-50 years Call: 2269279, 614-6564 1 Security to work nights, age: 40 – 55 years, working hours: 7pm – 7 am. Contact: 231-6721/674-8300 Experience hairdressers to work at Misikko Salon. Contact Mrs.Trecia Bathija on 666-5153 Live in/live out domestic Call: 668-3985, 264-3356, 253-3149 1 Experience person to look after layer birds in interior Call: 677-0610 Live in/ Live out Babysitter/ Domestic Call: 225-0188, 2256070 1 Experience cook to cook for family in interior Call: 6770610
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WANTED 1 Male shop attendant, age 18-25 yrs, interested only Call: 225-7794, 679-1151
We refill HP cartridges for $1800 Call: 650-7699
Experience males to pluck chicken, attractive salary Call: 628-6160, 227-8998
We repair fridge, freezer, AC, washer, dryer Call:2310655,683-8734 Omar
Urgently needed live in waitress to work in bar, reasonable salary offered Call: 259-0574
Mahadoe’s Construction, reliable services for your building, contact Tony Tel 618-3523, 669-7376. For free estimates and plans.
Sewing machines operators, clippers/pressers/porters Call: 222-2541 Carpenter/ Mason with own tools $5,000 daily, Apply 68 Robb Street Nutcentre 1 Cashier, computer literate, Phatz Style Boutique 16 E ½ Durban Street. Apply in person Call: 227-0501 Dear Gold Investment. Jet & marack man, female shop keeper Call: 231-3159, 6264053 Mason, porter, carpenter, canter driver, ½ day cleaner, must be from W.C.D Call: 6848231
One CLEANER to work 3 days, Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday between Enmore to Unity area Call: 623-3231 or 259-0953
Aracari Resort caters special events. Weddings, Anniversaries, Re-Union, Conferences & Retreats. Small &Large groups Call: 264-2946-8 Do you need an experience car/van driver? Call: 615-5609
Responsible hire car drivers Call: 231-7475 Survival Shopping Complex, Sheriff Street needs male bond attendants and bag packers Call: 227-5286-90 1 domestic maid Call: 6663569, 226-5793 1 carnegie trained cook, age 18-45 Call: 614-4358
EDUCATIONAL ACADEMIA: CXC lessons forms 1-5 & Adults. Only $1000 per subject per month. Call: 600-3775 Princeton College, Forms 15, CXC adults classes for slow learners, reading classes for children Call: 6905008, 611-3793
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
One 15HP Yamaha (Long foot) Call: 689-5254, 643-0332
Victoria Secret Body Mist & Butter, Elizabeth Arden eyeshadow (Single & Duo). Tel: 669-8374.
Honda pressure washer, Dewalt grinder & camera, Makita & Dewalt drill (cord less) Call: 266-5831, 690-2174 (Marcia) 2005 Tacoma 4 cylinder, call: 651-8870, 233-6161
Register now at Community College $15,000 per term at Form 1 Call: 227-0218
Diving Suit, call: 613- 5158, 265- 3449
Learn Spanish easy Call: 673-1232
American Eagle T-Shirt men & women Call: 266-5831, 6902174
VYC, IDCE/UG presents Business Development Training, in Marketing, Financing and Communication. Contact 227-1011-13 Register Now
Pressure washers : Dewalt 4200 PSI, John Deere 3800 PSI, 13HP, 4gpm Call: 639-1423 Caterpiller backhoe model 426c. Call: 651- 8870, 233- 6161
Imperial College- Register Now. CXC 2013. Fulltime/ Lessons/Adults classes. Excellent Results Call: 6835742, 227-7627
1 miller new 8000 current plan welder, 1 Lincoln 10,000 portable welder cheap Call: 610-2696, 676-3189, 220-6338, 649-0962
CXC Physics lessons Call: 615-2881
Used generators, 1 65 KVA, IPH, 120-240 Volts, Deutz Air Cool Genset, 1 194 KVA Onan Cummings Genset Call: 6223940
Register Now for Windows 7, Office 2012, Quick Books etc, MicroGraphics Technology Parika (Bollywood Building) 264-3057 Advanced Diploma in computer for 2012 CXC Student, MicroGraphics Technology Vreed-en-Hoop 264-3057 Register Now for computer classes, MicroGraphics Technology Grove 226-3976
One housekeeper Call: 6969464
Peeking & French ducks also turkeys Call: 658-0497 1 3200 Hifonix Power Amp $160,000 Call: 678-3392 Brandnew American made Crosely 10.5 cu ft Refridgerator for sale $75,000 Call: 697-5677
CAR RENTAL
1 240 Massy Ferguson tractor, 1 10 RB Dragline Call: 687-6174
Progressive auto rental, cars from $4,000 per day. Call: 643-5122, 656-0087, www.progressiveautorental.com
2 Pure breed male pitbull pups, 11 weeks old, vaccinated and dewormed $35,000 each Call: 642-9753, 622-1217
FABS RENTAL, cars & SUV rental, call: 600- 6890 or email fabsrental@yahoo.com
2 flat 110-90 tractors, tractors in good working conditions Call Aro 641-6057
Aidan’s car, pick up & canter rental Call: 698-7807 TAXI SERVICE
FOR RENT Taxi Base rental at a popular West Side Hotel Call: 6381627
2 complete music set Call: 220-1500, 614-4626
Booths for rent in hair salon $6,000 weekly Call: 227-3273 or 696-3037 in Albert town Georgetown.
Whirlpool Washing Machine and Dryer, Like new, Used only 6 months Call: 628-6030, 602-6518
One experience tractor driver for interior Call: 6234242, 222-4529
Rental of machines : Excavator, Roller & Bobcat Call: 220-5580, 621-4786
Security/ Watchman Call: 225-6070, 225-0188
Apartments $50,000 monthly Call: 645-1208
4 Hobart/ miller welders engine driven $350,00, $595,000, wood working machinery-tablesaw, sharper, planer mortice, drill press Call: 619-6863, 226-3883
WANTED Couple (boat captain & cook/cleaner) to live in at Resort in Essequibo River Call: 225-3557
5,500 Square ft storage bond Eccles, E.B.D, Serious enquires only. Please Call: 628-6030, 602-6518 for more information.
One 225 HP $1.1M & 150 HP $950,000, Yamaha outboard engines, many more small outboard engines available Call: 699-1711
Security Officer needed, ages 30-50, salary $2,000$2,500 per day based on qualification Call: 660-2393, 680-0515
Apartments for rent Call: 6450870
Massy Ferguson Tractors, Model 188, Honda ATVS, Model 500, 2012 Call: 6886274 or 691-3851
Live in waitress, salary $50,000 monthly, boarding & lodging free Call: 6105043
General domestic, male or female, work 3 days weekly. Must have 2 recent references. Call: 628-0335 during working hours
Amen Painting-Specialist in spray painting and pressure washing of all residential/ commercial building Call: 645-1367
One nanny Call: 696-9464
Domestic Help between ages 30-45. Must be able to work flexible hours. Preferably from E.B.D Call: 226-7352
Experience general domestic to work in Georgetown, must be honest & reliable Call: 656-6388
HOUSE PLAN DRAFTING FOR ONLY $10,000 CALL: 694-9843, 227-2766
Live in family, Husband Caretaking, Wife Domestic, Driver Call: 610-2978 after 6pm.
Painters/Carpenters to work with limited supervision with own tools Call:225-0188/ 225-6070
Maid/Cleaner, Apply to P.O Box 101818 include contact number.
SERVICES Permanent &Visitors Visa Applications Professional Immigration Consultant Sabita - Room E-4 Maraj Building 225-6496/ 223-8115/662-6045.
Friday August 24, 2012
3 washbay attendants for immediate employment, must be decent & honest Call: 227-5169 One (1) 3 phase welding plan, 300-500 amps DC, Must be in good working condition Call: 679-9088 Scrap metals, 1’’-2’’ plating, 1 sq (bm) up/ 1 square foot, 2’’8’’ solid shaft (mild steel only) Call: 679-9088 1 Male shop attendant, age 18-25 yrs, interested only Call: 225-7794, 679-7751
Airport Taxi $3800 Call: 6149246
One minibus driver Call: 6644945
1 Bottom flat at 121 Lindley Avenue Nandy Park, 2 bedrooms fully furnished Call: 233-5560, 619-4824 (Cindy)
Girls to work as waitress in bar, age 18 to 25 Call: 2564096
Couple, furnished 2 bedrooms house $35,000 Call: 665-2110, 225-4771
Boat Cabin cruiser 47’ complete 48 Yamaha, saine, ice box etc, load and sail $2.8M Call: 695-3755 New Air Brush Compressor for sale Call: 666-5276
1 225 KVA Generator, 1 Hiace Canter, Premio, 3 light towers, car batteries Call:624-2000 1 Bobcat & trailor Call:6460101 Dell computers complete with 17&19 inch LCD from $50,000 Future Tech 2312206 1 Pool Table, call: 669-9927 Toyota Starlet EP71 Call:6482075 Honda pressure washer 3000 PSI, 1 Lincoln 8000 watts welding plan portable Call: 610-2696, 676-3189, 2206338, 649-0962 Quality imported new and used tools. Call: 220-3356/ 697-8411/643-3627 Imported Umbrellas 10ft & 12ft Call: 645-0870 1 42’’LCD TV $165,000, 1 LG Fridge bottom freezer $165,000 Call: 694-5371 Dachshund with Terrier mix Call: 680-0192, 629-4226 1 Gas stove $45,000, 1 bed frame $15,000 Call: 615-7132 Tiberian Terrier mixed with Dachshund, 6 weeks old Call: 225-5486, 226-7786 or 689-0486 1 324DL Caterpillar excavator, Price negotiable, for information contact Marciano 592-696-5008 275 Massy Ferguson tractor $3.5M, Four 3 dish plows stools Call Julie @ 669-9891 9 bags of coconut carbon for water filtration purpose Call: 265-3883, 682-0567 Live chicken Call: 691-8021 6500 watts generator, heavyduty drill, chainsaw, other tools, 1 new DR Brush mower, 5 HP boat motor Call: 261-2988 Spares for washer, microwaves, fridges, stove timers, gear boxes, pumps etc Call: 225-9032, 647-2943 Foreign use engines 55 DAF 332 cummings 6BT, Ideal for dredge Call: 615-3023 6 cylinder perkins with marine gearbox in very good condition Call: 652-2339 Male enhancer Viagra $4,000, 4 in pack Call: 638-1627 Sale!! Sale !! Jettoo’s Lumber yard & Sawmill, Coverden Public Road EBD, B & C Grade lumber. Price negotiable.. Call: 261-5041, 261-5042 (Continued on page 27)
Friday August 24, 2012
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Pujara steps into Dravid’s shoes
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MASSAGE American style massage service Call: 609-4036
VEHICLES FOR SALE Just arrived: Allion and Premio, tel: 624-2000, 622-1610
Relax your mind and body Call: 622-6256
SV40 Silver grey Camry Rims, A/C & alarm Call: 6171300
PEN PAL Female 30 yrs, American Citizen looking for male friend, send profile & full body picture to P.O Box 101702
Blow Out Sale!! P & A Auto Sales, Unregistered vehicles, Premio, Spacio, IST, Raum etc Call: 661-9651 or 681-8474 One Toyota Sprinter Contact Tel: 660-1141 Canter for sale GPP Series, very good condition Call: 682-4224
VEHICLES FOR SALE 1 Toyota NZE Corolla PLL series Call: 642-6664 1 Mitsubishi Lancer, 3.5 ton open back canter Call: 6269254, 264-2582 New Honda TRX500 (475cc) foreman Call: 225-0370
Cheteshwar Pujara Hyderabad: Cheteshwar Pujara’s maiden Test hundred carried India to a comfortable 307 for 5 at the end of the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Thursday. Pujara, who is often perceived to be Rahul Dravid’s rightful replacement at No.3, justified his claim on that spot with a timely, unconquered 119 (226b) that pegged a butter-fingered New Zealand on the back-foot after M.S. Dhoni had elected to bat. He and Virat Kohli (58) added 125 runs for the fourthwicket to resurrect India, furthering the case for India’s next generation of Test batsmen after Sachin Tendulkar’s dismissal had plunged the hosts to 125-3 and the stadium into a stunned silence. Having lost the openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir earlier, India were in a shade of trouble when this congregation of calm heads took over in the middle. The Pujara-Kohli duo played itself in and in the last session, turned their watchfulness on head and into full-blown attack. Although India lost Kohli and Suresh Raina – both to shots best avoided – towards close, Pujara and Dhoni (29 batting) ensured no further setbacks were suffered against the second new ball, which was taken in the 80th over. India would be satisfied with the position of relative strength that they managed to eventually attain, despite top batsmen losing out to indiscriminate shots.
Mercedes Benz S300, automatic luxury car, fully leather, fully powered 19’’ negotiable armoured $3.5M cash Call: 621-4000 2006 Toyota Tacoma 4 WD automatic, unregistered on wharf, need minor works sold as is $3.6M firm Call: 6214000, 227-3939 Grand Cherokee Loredo Jeep, automatic power window locks, projection led lights cash $1.5M Call: 6214000, 690-6000, 227-3939 2009 Trident car, brand new, never registered $950,000, Guyana Variety Store & Nutcentre 621-4000, 227-3939 Generators Mitsubishi, silent diesel with storage tank 28KVA, Key start next to new $1.5M Call: 621-4000, 6906000, 227-3939 Stretch Limousine Lincoln town car, perfect condition, perfect for rentals, weddings etc, realistic offer accepted Call: 621-4000 Mercedes Benz A 140, Automatic, fully powered PMM, 37,000km $2.6M cash Call: 621-4000, 227-3939, 6906000 Leading Auto Unregistered, Toyota Tundra 2004 Loaded Call: 677-7666/610-7666 GX620 Honda Welder Generator, 20HP, 14.9kw, 614cc, 270 amps, 2002 Toyota Tundra Call: 611-5114, 2204495 2005 Corolla NZE PNN series $2.4M, Dodge Caravan GPP Call: 615-4114 2007 Toyota Allion $3.1M, 2007 Avensis $3.8M & 2006 BMW 320i $6M negotiable, all vehicles unregistered Call: 615-4114
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FOR SALE
LAND FOR SALE
CAKES & PASTRIES
Games for PS2 $900, PSP $900, Xbox 360 $2,600, PS3 $2,600 Call: 265-3231, 672-2566
1 ½ acre, 48ftx1300ft V/Hoop Call: 627-9351
Courses in cake decoration, pastry making & cookery, tel: 670-0798. Also Wedding dresses for sale.
New Generac 2700 PSI & Honda 3100 PSI Power pressure washer Call: 6148564, 680-0862 Pallet jacks 2.5 ton, power tools, car mats, car seat covers etc wholesale & retail Call: 614-8564, 680-0862 Bridal accessories for sale or rental. Printing ribbons and making favours Call: 225-8133
Unregistered Allion, IST & PLL 212 Call: 609-8188
Trally to accommodate bobcat & excavator 8’’-10’’x175’’ Call: 644-8610, 688-0240
1 Allion, 1 IST, 1 Rav4, 1 45150 Leyland Daff, 1 55-210 Leyland HIAB Call Archie 624-1343, 664-2755
Playstation3 & Xbox360 original game dics. ‘Ninja Gaiden Max Payne 3’etc, low prices Call: 609-8132 (Max)
Unregistered Tundra tt 100 and Tacoma Call: 265-2103, 645-9860
1 Husky compressor 150 PSI, 1.5HP $120,000, 1 LG 4 Burner gas stove $110,000 Call: 6945371
2004 Mazda RX8, Body kit, Spoiler, Never register Call: 617-2891
RABBITS FOR SALE CALL: 600-0814
One IRZ long base, 2003 EFI, AT, Bus, Unregistered Call: 647-1729 602-9167 Toyota RAV4,excellent condition, fully loaded, female driven Call: 624-3350 Leading Auto, Unregistered Allion, Premio, Spacio, Runx, IST Call: 677-7666, 610-7666 Leading Technology, Toshiba Laptop-wholesale & retail Call:648-6600 G-Touring wagon, PLL series, price negotiable. Owner leaving country Call: 629-5727 Toyota Alex 2004 white, mags, never registered Call: 269-0432, 686-0323
5 clarke forklifts 2000-4000lbs lifting imported USA, need basic servicing, sold as is $400,000 & up Call 621-4000, 690-6000
1 AT 192 Car, HB series yellow, working & excellent codition, price $750,000 negotiable Call: 646-9417 One Pajero Junior, price $1.8M Call: 690-4154 1 AT 192 17’’ Rims, CD player, excellent condition Call: 6137553 or 664-5594 2005 H2 Hummer SUV Model, fully powered, leather, 22’’ rims system price negotiable 645-9977
Roraima Housing Scheme (Gate Community), Plantation Versailles, West Bank Demerara. Lot 146 27,775 sq ft $38M Negotiable Call: 618-5070 17,500 sq ft land Blankenburg Fellowship area suitable for business development $22M Price negotiable Call: 718-7571106, 675-8941, 265-6019
TOURS Suriname Summer Vacation trip, Zoo Cinema Shopping Casino, 1 to 4 September Call: 644-0185, 639-2663, 665-5171, 227-8290 2 Tour 1 price Fort Island/ White Water 26th $9,000 per person, Orealla Overnight 25,26 Joy 218-1285, 649-9059
9 Acres of land-Chicken farm completed with everything to rare 25,000 chickens, fully equipped $65M Call: 6626212 LEARN TO DRIVE Soman & Sons Driving School, First Federation Building Call: 225-4858, 6445166, 622-2872, 615-0964 Prudential Learning ‘’ Training to Pass’’ automatic also stick/manual Call: 6424827, 661-5028. We ‘re # 1.
Projection television from 40’’ to 80’’ minor problems, sold as is price $75,000, make cash offer Guyana Variety Store Call: 227-3939
VACANCY IT Manager must have degree in computer. Call: 2200401-3 or email: recuruitment guyana@qualfon.com
MAC STUDIO FIX POWDERS $7,900, SACHA 2in1 $2,000 MAKE UP – top Brands, BLACK OPAL $2,700 Tel :647 -1773
Hire Car Drivers wanted preferably from E.C.D Contact A-1 Taxi: 220-1000. Yellow cars with drivers wanted
Used landline phones for disposal. Any reasonable offer accepted Call: 225-1315 ext 2166
1 Driver salesman with lorry licence Call: 220-1500, 6144626
TO LET One 2 bedrooms furnished apartment, parking & Wifi, for foreign guests Call: 2227891, 609-9202
Survival Shopping Complex, 173 Sheriff Street needs supervisors, evening cashiers and cleaners Call: 227-5286-90
Fully furnished 1 & 2 bedrooms apartments AC, Hot water, internet US$40 nightly. Contact 231-6721 & 674-8300. Long & short term
Driver for party rental service, within the vicinity of Parka to V/Hoop, must be able to work flexible hours. Tel # 638-1627
1 Bedroom house, large living room and kitchen, suit couple Call: 688-3810 between 2am-5pm
RZ BJJ 6568 Call: 668-6956
Tractors-MF 285 $2.5M, MF 175 $1.9M, Just arrived from Canada Call: 682-5230, 6214066
Roraima Housing Scheme (Gate Community), Plantation Versailles, West Bank Demerara. Lot 7 12,596 sq ft $18M Negotiable Call: 618-5070
17 INCH RIMS & TYRES (USED) CALL: 622-0108
Toyota Corolla Wagon, PLL series, excellent condition, asking $1.6M Call: 625-2466 Pick up trucks, Toyota Tundra extended cab $1.9M, Ford ranger sports extended cab $1.9M Call: 682-5230, 621-4066
Vreed-en-Hoop House Lots, Call: 658-0115
PROPERTY FOR SALE 20X40 Two flat concrete building @ Kitty. Price $22M Negotiable to be seen Call: 668-9512, 223-2570 2 houses on one lot, transported land @ Lot 18 Parika Village E.B.E Call: 6503008 Robb Street (land) $30M, South $10M, Diamond $9.5M, Albertown $50M, Diana 227-2256, 626-9382 Beautiful middle income ranch style home in LaParfaite Harmonie W.B.D $16M, Has chicken pen Call: 682-1256, 622-8409, 611-3674 Uitvlugt WCD Call: 6780436, 269-0640
One (1) hairdresser and one (1) nail technician Call Amanda/Odessa 675-2325, 679-4954
FOR SALE / RENT American Pool Table Call: 277-0578
Gardener/handyman labours ID & NIS cards, Police Clearance, Apply Gardenland Nursery Lot 1 Brickdam Stabroek . Office Clerk, minimum 3 subjects CSEC, Apply : Avinash Water Street 2263361/227-7828 DRESS MAKING
SALON Make up courses, artist trained & certified in Trinidad: 660-5257,647-1773
6-weeks course in designing/ dressmaking. Call Sharmela: 225- 2598, 6410784
Summer special Cosmetology, Nails & Make-up Call Abby 2161950,666-5241,619-7603
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Mackeson / EDFA Senior League...
New fixtures released Following the postponement of a number of matches due to inclement weather, the Competitions Committee of the East Demerara Matches
Date
Football Association (EDFA) has released new fixtures as follows. Matches will be played at the Buxton Community centre Ground.
Time
1 Sat 25:08:12 14:00 hrs 2 “ 16:00 hrs 3 Sun 26:08:12 14:00 hrs 4 “ 16:00 hrs 5 Sun 2:09: 12 16:00hrs 6 Sat 8:09:12 14:00 hrs 7 “ 16:00 hrs 8 Sun 9:09:12 14:00 hrs 9 16:00 hrs 10 Sat 15 :09:12 14:00 hrs 11 “ 16:00 hrs 12 Sun 16:09:12 14:00 hrs 13 “ 16:00 hrs Point’s Standings Teams Played Won Ann’s Grove 5 3 Buxton Stars 5 2 BVTU 4 3 Victoria Kings 4 3 Buxton United 3 1 Mahaica 3 1 Plaisance 5 0 Golden Stars 4 0
Teams *BVTU VS Mahaica Determinations’ *Buxton United VS Victoria Kings *Ann’s Grove VS Plaisance Golden Stars VS Buxton Stars *Buxton United VS Mahaica Determinations’ *Ann’s Grove VS Victoria Kings *BVTU VS Buxton Stars *Mahaica Determinations’ VS Plaisance *Buxton United VS Golden Stars *Victoria Kings VS Buxton Stars “Buxton United Vs Plaisance *Ann’s Grove VS Mahaica Determinations’ *BVTU VS Golden Stars Lost 1 0 1 1 1 2 3 3
Draw 1 3 0 0 1 0 2 1
Goals 8 4 4 8 3 2 0 2
Points 10 9 9 9 4 3 2 1
Canada falls to Norway at U-20 Women’s WC - Hayes scores again to give US draw KOBE, Japan - Canada surrendered a pair of secondhalf goals and fell 2-1 to Norway on Thursday, leaving it with a difficult task to reach the quarterfinals of the Under20 Women’s World Cup. The result put Canada in second place in Group D with three points, same as Norway and ahead on goal difference (plus-5 to minus-1). But Canada must play its final match against group leader North Korea - which has won both of its matches by a combined 13-2 — on Monday, while Norway will face winless Argentina. After Canadian keeper Sabrina D’Angelo saved Ada Hegerberg’s penalty attempt in the 19th minute, Jenna Richardson gave the North Americans the lead a minute before halftime.
But Hegerberg atoned for her penalty miss with a tap-in goal in the 52nd minute, and her older sister Andrine Hegerberg converted with a left-footed drive from outside the area in the 79th for the winner. Canada had more of the possession but was outshot 18-13. Maya Hayes scored for the second straight game and the United States drew 1-1 with China leaving it just short of the quarterfinals with a match to play. The Americans outshot China 17-3 and had nearly twice as much possession, but had to rally after Shen Lili gave the Asians the lead in the 19th. She converted a cross from Han Jiayuan, scoring from 15 meters to put the Chinese ahead. The Americans equalized
in the 36th when Kealia Ohai raced down the left to the end line and crossed into Hayes, who used a right-footed touch to beat Chinese keeper Shen Li. It was the fourth goal of the tournament for Hayes, who had three in the United States’ opening 4-0 win over Ghana. The result left the United States in second place in Group D with four points, two behind Germany which defeated Ghana 1-0 earlier Thursday, and three ahead of China. Ghana is last with zero points. Only two from each of the groups advances to the quarterfinals. The United States will need a win or a draw against Germany in its final group game on Monday to assure itself of advancing.
Guyanese word formers draw first... From back page might have produced the required results but Gafoor was barely able to accrue 73 points that resulted in him conceding the game by a tantalizingly close 9 points margin. The local word formers will resume their efforts this morning when they tackle Barbados in the second round. The latter team boasts capable players in Orlet Bullock,
Maria Darlington Margarida DeSouza Elvis King, Richard Carter and Captain, Lorton Graham. Despite their victory over the defending champions, the local word formers will be cognizant of the volume of work still to be done. Should they lose to Barbados and should the Trinidadians prevail over the Bajans, a dicey situation will ensue where the arbitrators
will be required to examine the aggregate points. The game is therefore; still wide open entering the second round. Meanwhile, Trinidad and Tobago returns tomorrow morning to play Barbados while Collins will be hard pressed to defend his individual title he won when the countries met two years ago. The action gets underway at 09:00hrs this morning.
Friday August 24, 2012
U-19 World Cup:India enter final Townsville: India beat New Zealand by 9 runs in the semi-final of the U-19 World Cup. They will now take on Australia in the final on August 26. Defending a total of 209/ 9, the Indian bowlers did well to reduce the Kiwis to 63/4, before Robert O’Donnell (29) and Cam Fletcher (53) fought back with a 56-run partnership for the 5th wicket. Unmukt Chand’s team however held their nerve in the end, as tail-enders Jacob Duffy and Matthew Quinn
failed to rake up 18 runs in the final over from Sandeep Sharma. Baba Aparajith was declared the Man-of-the-Match. Earlier, India were asked to bat after Kiwi skipper Will Young won the toss and elected to field. Opposite number Unmukt Chand (31) was the first to go, after he failed to protect his stumps against Connor Neynens. Prashant Chopra (52) and Baba Aparajith (44) then came together for an 81-run partnership to take the score to 132/1 on a track that was
difficult to bat on. Just after completing his half-century, Chopra fell to Ed Nuttall, with Aparajith following suit as the Kiwis sent back both set batsmen in a jiffy. Vijay Zol came into bat in the 37th over, lasting just five deliveries before falling for a duck. At 139/4, India’s colts managed to score just 70 runs to finish with a total of 209/9. For New Zealand, Ben Horne finished with figures of 3/28. India have won the tournament in 2000 and 2008.
Caledonia, Marathon battle to 0-0 draw Couva, Trinidad Caledonia AIA survived a shot off the post in the second half and settled for a 0-0 draw with Marathon on Wednesday for its first point in the CONCACAF Champions League. The result left both with one point, two behind the Seattle Sounders in Group 4. Caledonia has played two of its four group matches while Seattle and Marathon have played one each. In a match with few quality chances until late in the second half, Mitchell Brown who scored three goals in Saturday’s 3-2 win over Real Espana, Marathon’s first victory of the season - had the best opportunity of the night. He reacted to a deflected ball quickly and dived to put a header off the right post in the 58th minute. Caledonia also had its best chances in the second half, twice in the first five minutes on plays that developed off the left side. Guyanese Walter Moore ran onto a diagonal ball from the
Walter Moore top of the defensive third, touched it into the area but pulled his left-footed effort wide of the far post in the 48th. Two-and-a-half minutes later, Trevin Caesar similarly had a touch just inside the area before sending his drive wide of the left post. Kerlon Ferguson came even closer in the 74th, volleying a cross from the middle of the area and sending it wide of the left post by centimeters. Caledonia had three more chances, two
by Cornelious Stewart and one by Conrad Smith that went just high or wide. The match was the first for Marathon’s new Manager Manuel Koesseian, who was announced on Friday as the replacement for Ramon Maradiaga. Maradiaga was replaced after Marathon lost the first four matches of the Honduran Apertura season and even with Saturday’s win is last in the league standings. Conversely, Caledonia is two-and-a-half weeks from start of TT Pro League season. Caledonia played without Trinidad international midfielder Densill Theobald, who reportedly has returned to the club for a fifth time but is awaiting paperwork to become eligible. He is expected for next week’s home match against Seattle. For Marathon, Honduran Olympic keeper Jose Mendoza, who played in all four games in London, made his second start of season and first since a 4-0 loss to Olimpia on August 12.
Winston Stoby & John Edwards aiming... From back page category. Now the focus will be on Edwards and Stoby, two Masters Athletes that have proven their quality at all levels, now it’s time for them to conqueror the World. Stoby (74kg Masters II) is the World No. 1 ranked contender in his weight class. The dedicated lifter missed out on a golden opportunity last year when the late issuance of a Canadian visa cost Guyana her first ever World title. The total of the athlete who won last year was nowhere close to Stoby’s totals for the past three years. However, as the old adage goes, - ‘Nothing before its time’ – so Stoby will get his chance for world glory this time around since he has already secured his American visa and is in ripping form having unofficially smashed his own World Deadlift record at the recently concluded Claude Charles Memorial Masters championships held at the Saint Stanislaus College Auditorium. Edwards (120kg Masters MI) was the Bronze medalist at last year’s Championships in Canada which Stoby missed and was ranked at #7. This year, he is holding down the #2 ranking in his weight class. He is also in excellent form coming off the
John Edwards South American Championships. According to the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) has stated that this nation is well poised to land its first ever World titles. The federation is once again appealing to Government and Corporate Guyana to rally behind, “This successful and gold medal producing Federation as it keeps the Golden Arrowhead fluttering proudly on the World Stage.”
Friday August 29, 2012
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Absent Sport Policy, Lotto Funds Yohan Blake and Usain Bolt sprint must become newsworthy topics to Diamond League victories By Rawle Welch The continuing cut and thrust being witnessed between two of the most influential administrators of sport in Guyana has shed a great degree of light about the dilemma sports is facing in this country. Since holding a Press Conference to report on Guyana’s dismal showing at the London Olympics last Monday, President of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) K. Juman Yassin and Director of Sport Neil Kumar had been engaged in some heated exchanges via the media following remarks made by the former in relation to an article that was published on August 12’ A Red Letter Day’ in the Chronicle newspaper. Yassin, in his response to the article that lambasted the stance taken by the GOA over the years not to engage the Government in discussions pertaining to the selection of athletes or its financial input for teams to prepare and travel to overseas competitions, exposed as erroneous accusations made by the Director. The GOA President’s remarks during the briefing which was carried by most of the dailies instigated a furious reaction from the Director, who while challenging some of the points made by Yassin, conceded that matters such as the absence of a constituted National Sports Commission, the use of the Lotto funds for sports development and the need for a robust plan for sports were indeed pertinent and needed to be addressed urgently. The two gentlemen have said a lot in their skirmishes about the current state of affairs in relation to the hindrances affecting sports development and it is hoped that somewhere in the near future the talk of a National Consultation will surface so that every stakeholder could have the opportunity to participate and a common objective arrived at.
The current set of officials clearly has failed this nation for over two decades and even if they survive the media blitz, they should not be allowed the same amount of leverage that they presently enjoy. The prolonged silence by Yassin about the violations by the Government agents and his admission of not being satisfied with the poor results under his 16-year reign should be enough to warrant change, while the Director’s confession of the nonexistence of a full core of members on the NSC and his repeated inability to relay accurate information ought to be sufficient to necessitate adjustments. The protracted nonappearance of the National Sports Policy must invoke an immediate chorus of disapproval, while the Lotto funding for sports must also become a newsworthy topic. One thing is certain, the die has been cast and the unanimous agreement is that Guyana will not go to the 2016 Rio Games as ill-prepared as was seen in the past. This Nation must feel satisfied that even if we do not gain a medal, those who are selected to represent us will be provided with the best preparations and equipment leading up to the Games. Our sportsmen and women must be able to benefit from well defined Policies which cater for equipment, financial, physiological and psychological assistance, while top level coaching and all the other related support to perform at the Elite level must also be prerequisites. That also includes access to funding for travel to overseas competitions providing they meet stated criteria. Guyana possesses the most naturally gifted athletes in the Caribbean, but natural talent alone will not suffice in a technologically advanced era so supplementary resources will have to be provided to augment that gift.
Yohan Blake and Usain Bolt
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ohan Blake ran the joint-third fastest time in 100m history as fellow Jamaican Usain Bolt eased to 200m victory in the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne. Blake, who won silver in both the 100m and 200m at London 2012, ran 9.69 seconds, beating American Tyson Gay into second place. Only Bolt, the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay champion in London, has ever run faster over the shorter distance. “I have been sick all week, thank God I recovered,” Blake told BBC3. “I have more races and I’m going to get better and better.” Compatriots Bolt and Blake have decided not to compete against each other for the remainder of the season, meaning the Swiss
crowd were unable to see a repeat of their showdowns at London 2012. But 22-year-old Blake added: “I would run with Usain any day, he’s my training partner. I would love to run with him, but they have to put up big money.” Blake’s time was 0.06 seconds better than his previous best and Bolt admitted he knew his training partner was going to run a quick time. “I could tell Yohan would run fast, I’ve seen him in training,” Bolt, 26, said. “I predicted 9.72, but he went a little bit faster.” Bolt himself was not troubled on his way to 200m victory in 19.58 seconds with Churandy Martina of the Netherlands second in 19.85 and Jamaican Nickel Ashmeade third with 19.94.
He added: “It’s a good run, it’s the end of season so I’m having some fun.” Elsewhere, Great Britain’s Robbie Grabarz claimed a new national record in the high jump with a leap of 2.37m as the Olympic bronze medallist finished third again. In a highly competitive event, Moutaz Essa Barshim Ahmed of Qatar jumped 2.39m to claim victory. Another Briton, Lawrence Okoye, threw 65.27m in the discus to finish second behind Estonian Gerd Kanter, who threw 65.79m. Aries Merritt of America, who won gold at London 2012, was disqualified from the 110m hurdles after false starting in an event won by compatriot Jason Richardson.
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Kaieteur News
Friday August 24, 2012
Sunrise Cricket Club to tour Parashutam, Persaud 50s as Guyana from Sept. 26 to Oct. 3 U-17 fixture ends in stalemate
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n keeping with its established tradition, the Sunrise Cricket Club (SCC) of New York in partnership with EZ Jet Airline is set to make another of its tours abroad. This year, SCC returns to Guyana after a 4 year sabbatical. Team Sunrise will tour from September 26 to October 3, during this stay, Sunrise will engage long standing cricket teams with an eye towards fostering new relationships. SCC will take on Hand Cricket Club of Albion, Windsor Forest CC, Sterling Products LLC with the final game against a
combined Georgetown Secondary School team in a T20 affair. SCC has organized this tour with an emphasis on focusing attention to reaffirm its commitment to continue building on its rich tradition of cricket tours to Guyana. Over the years, the team has enjoyed the overwhelming support of local fans in and out of Guyana. According to a release from the club, although this tour is spread over 7 days, fans in Berbice, Georgetown, East and West Bank Demerara will be able
West Dem TT Summer Camp concludes
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he West Demerara Sub-Association for Table Tennis held a one-week Summer Camp during August 13-19 at the the Goed Fortuin Community Centre under the guidance and supervision of coaches, Muniram Persaud and Kumraj Thakur. The Camp was reported to be a success with a competition being held after the event. Khemraj Goberdan won the 11-years-and-under Open title ahead of Nicholas Jordan and Bhramesh Persaud in that order. Relaldeo Griffith was first in the Under-13 Open competition with Samuel Persaud second and Jonathan Anderson third. Persaud returned to take the Under-18 title with Griffith second and Rayton Newton third. Payless Variety Store sponsored the event.
to see the players in action. However, the local teams will have the final say in the outcome of the respective cricket games. As always, on its agenda, team Sunrise will add a day of volunteering at a local charity, details have not been fully disclosed. Leading the Sunrise Cricket organization for this tour and going forward is the new Club Vice President, 25 year-old Joshua ‘Josh’ Harbajan who is known in the cricketing circles in and around Queens New York. He has taken on a much grander role in a leadership capacity of Sunrise CC. Harbajan has been involved with cricket from the tender age of 5 and took on a more active role in his own Universal Cricket Club at age 16 and has brought high level of leadership to his adopted club, Sunrise CC. Speaking to Sunrise press, Harbajan stated that his goal is to continue the family and friendly atmosphere that Sunrise has had for many years and also to continue to bring competitive cricket teams and most importantly give the youth’s exposure. The SCC selectors will be announcing the team on September 1, 2012. Vi s i t s u n r i s e @ www.sunrisecricket.com
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iddle order b a t s m e n R o c k e y Parashutam a n d Vi k a s h P e r s a u d slammed contrasting half centuries as the two innings One-Day Under-17 cricket match between Alfred Maycock X1 and South Essequibo X1 ended in a draw on Saturday last at the Z o rg C r i c k e t G r o u n d , Essequibo Coast. Maycock’s X1 won the toss and elected to bat first on a track with preparation moisture and managed 139-9 off their allocation of 20 overs. Parashutam led with 66 (7x4); Randy Rooplall, Shane Wong and Cristopher Latchman took two wickets each for South Essequibo which responded with 142-7 off their 20 overs. David Williams and Insaaf Latchman hit 31 and 23 respectively for the winners, Vikash Persaud picked up 3-21 for the losers. Maycock’s X1 in their
- Zorg SC takes U-19 honours second turn at the crease declared on 128-5 off 23 overs. Vikash Persaud stroked 56 (5x6) while Parashutam supported with 36 (3x4 2x6). Randy Rooplall grabbed 3-11 to end with match figures of 5-25. Needing to score 126 for victory with 45 minutes of play remaining in the final session, South Essequibo finished on 64-6 in 16 overs when the umpires called off play due to bad light. Isaiah Latchman made 37 while Norman Singh unbeaten on 15.Vikash Persaud claimed 2-13 and Rockey Parashutam 2-30. Former President of Bartica Cricket Committee (BCC) Edward Skeete presented one bat each to Orlando Jailall and David Williams for being the leading Under-15 and 17 batsmen respectively at the coaching clinic held in the area.
Meanwhile, in an Under19 40 over match which was organised on Sunday at the same venue, got the better of South X1 by 2 wickets. South was bowled out for 138 in 32 overs after taking first strike. Javid Azeez stroked 47 with Navindra Sarabjeet contributing 23. Elvin Narine was the leading bowler for Zorg with 4-11; Shivnarine Narine had 3-19. Zorg then responded with 140-8 in 30 overs. Raul Rooplall ended unbeaten on 38, Ravindra Singh chipped in with an attacking 28. Azeez showed his allround ability taking 4-23. Coach Forbes Daniels thanked the business community for their support and said the games were organised as part of the cricket development programme in the area. (Zaheer Mohamed)
Masters footballers invited to practice at GFC on Sunday Masters footballers are asked to turn up at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) on Sunday for a practice session in preparation for the tour of the Flimingo Veterans Football team of Suriname. Sunday’s session is scheduled to commence at 10:00hrs and two local teams
will be selected to oppose the Dutch visitors. The Flimingo veterans last visited Guyana six years ago when they lost the series to the Guyanese and this time they will face-off with a Combined Over-50 side in the opening game before battling an Ex Guyana National side in the final game.
Friday August 24, 2012
Kaieteur News
Malta Supreme Teach Them Young cycling Meet at NP tomorrow
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yclists taking part in the annual Te a c h T h e m Young Cycling Programme being hosted at the National Park by National Coach Hassan Mohamed and sponsored by the National Sports Commission will be given the opportunity to practice have they have learnt so far, tomorrow. Banks DIH under their Malta Supreme brand will sponsor another 11-race programme with the usual events planned. Most of the nation’s riders will be using the opportunity to get much needed practice in ahead of the Suriname Four-Stage race later this month. Expected to compete also
are the four junior/juvenile riders who were on their way to the junior Caribbean Championships which was called off due to the threat of Tropical Storm Isaac. The main contest will be the school boys & invitational 35-lap race where all the big guns will line up along with the leading junior, juvenile and veteran riders. Races for BMX riders raging from age 6 to open, upright, veteran under 50, over50 and 60 are also on the programme which will get cracking from 09:00hrs. Banks DIH’ Non Alcoholic Brand Manager Clayton McKenzie will be on hand to witness some of the events and present prizes.
Zak Roberts makes donation to Tennis Association
Zak Roberts hands over the items to Tessa Fraser, Executive Member from the GLTA.
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verseas based Junior tennis player Zak Roberts continued to lend support to local tennis when he made a donation to the G u y a n a L a w n Te n n i s Association (GLTA) for the third year in a row. The 16- year-old Roberts donated 2 cases of tennis balls along with two HEAD tennis bags to the Association. Roberts who presently resides in the USA and is a student of the American Heritage School in Florida also competes regularly on the ITF Junior circuit and has
participated in tournaments such as the ITF Jamaica Junior International Championships and the Coca Cola ITF Junior Tournament with some degree of success in the Boy’s Under-18 division. Te s s a F r a s e r w h o accepted the donation on behalf of the Guyana Tennis Association expressed her gratitude for the ongoing a s s i s t a n c e o ff e r e d b y Roberts and promised that donations will reach the tennis players most in need as well being utilised in the running of programmes and tournaments organised by the GLTA.
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Carib Beer Golf Tourney Tees off Saturday
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he Carib Beer Medal Play Golf tournament sponsored by Ansa Mcal Trading will tee off tomorrow at the Lusignan Golf Club. An intriguing day of golf is anticipated as several players have shown improved form over the past three weeks. Among the players in contention for Championship honours are Ansa Mcal Trading Marketing Director Troy
Cadogan, Alfred Mentore, Chatterpaul Deo, Patrick Prashad, William Walker and Mohanlall Dinnanauth. The line-up will also include John Tracey, Jerome Khan, Clifford Reis, Mark Lashley, Gavin Todd, Andre Cummings, Joaan Deo, Christine Sukhram, Carlos Adams, Dr. Ram Singh, Fazil Deo, Muntaz Hannif, Rawle Moore, Brian Hackett, Brian Glasford,
Kishun Bacchus, Mike Mangal and Mike Guyadin. Carib Beer Coordinator Nigel Worrell and Ansa Mcal Public Relations Officer Darshanie Yussuf will be on hand to present the prizes to the outstanding players. Those being rewarded are the leading three players with top net scores. There will also be prizes for the Longest Drive, Nearest to the Pin and Best
Gross. Tee off time is 12:30 hours with the usual briefing 15 minutes before the start. Registration has already started for the President Cup tournament slated for September 16 at the Lusignan Course where local and foreign players will square off for top honours. Applications are available on t h e G u y a n a To u r i s m Authority website and in the daily newspapers.
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Guyanese word formers draw first blood on day 1
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n a day of fluctuating fortunes, when words got in the w a y, G u y a n e s e w o r d formers turned back the challenge of their Trinidad and Tobago counterparts, carting off the honours, 20 points to 16 when the curtains went up on the Caribbean Scrabble Championships at the Bank of Guyana Sports Club, Avenue of the Republic, yesterday afternoon. Captain of the local team, Abigail McDonald, distinguished herself among her team mates, shrugging off a first round defeat to Troy Modeste by a spread of 38 to register convincing wins over Eugene Capriata (90), Patricia John (77), Leslie Charles (76),
Adolphus Alexander (84) and Kurt Ross (122). Much was expected of Leon Belony but the top seed endured a torrid time with the bag resulting in him surrendering his inaugural game to Kurt Ross by a spread of 38. Troy Modeste rubbed a little more salt in the wound with a decisive win by a spread of 156. Belony showed some improvement when he surrendered a close game to Charles (3) and closed off the day on a positive note with a thrilling 3 point victory over Adolphus Alexander. This was a crucial point as the local word formers were still delicately poised and had they lost that point it would have spelled curtains for them. Indeed, the high level
of play ensured that even the top local players were kept in check. Collins, who had earlier surrendered a game to Charles, engaged Modeste in the penultimate sitting and was well on his way to surrendering the set when he called on his experience after trailing by 30 points with the bag exhausted. The former national champion hooked ‘reasoner’ to ‘resiny’ to secure the game, gaining a valuable point for the pull local team. One game later, it was Krakowsky’s turn when he faced off with Brian Yates. The bag once again exhausted, the local player trailed by 31 points. Pulling the proverbial ‘rabbit out of the hat’ Krakowsky shuffled his tiles and came up with ‘aurorae’
The cheerful team of local scrabble players just after their inaugural opening day victory which netted him a crucial 74 points. An additional 32 points from his opponent’s rack placed him comfortably ahead and his team had pulled off a closely contested
first round. Moen Gafoor could have rued his fortunes after trailing Pat John in a game that the former player seemed set to win by a large
spread. The Guyanese refused to say die and eventually played a bingo, ‘snakelike.’ On any other day the play (Continued on page 28)
Winston Stoby & John Edwards aiming to conqueror the world - set to represent Guyana at the World Masters P/lifting C/ships in Texas
Winston Stoby
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ollowing exceptional performances at the South American and North American Regional Powerlifting championships respectively, this nation’s strongmen in the persons of ‘Big’ John Arlington Edwards and Winston Frank Stoby will now be seeking more glory when they don national colors at the World Masters Championships set for October 1 – 5 in Killeen Texas, USA. At the South American competition last weekend, Edwards won gold in the 120kg
masters M1 division with Vijay Rahim claiming silver in the 59kg junior category in Cali, Columbia. A few weeks ago (July 24-28) Anis Ade Thomas competing at the 10th Annual IPF/NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships held at the Westin Hotel in Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands secured a silver and bronze medal exhibiting his strength in the Men’s Junior 83 kg to 93kg combined (Continued on page 28)
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