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Unrest at New Opportunity Corps…
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32 inmates detained by police for fire at facility OAS pledges support in resolving p. 13
Linden problems Body in shallow pond…
The tailor shop (above) and female dormitory were destroyed in the mayhem
‘Drowned’ C’tyne boy had mud in p. windpipe 3 - Position of corpse raises suspicion of foul play
Guyanese p.6 ringleader in major US credit card scam jailed Massive clean-up of city beginsp. today 16
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Body in shallow pond… Unrest 32 inmates detained by at NOC… police for fire at facility ‘Drowned’ C’tyne boy A total of 32 inmates (24 male and eight female) have been arrested following Thursday night’s rampage at the New Opportunity Corps (NOC), Essequibo Coast, which leveled a dormitory and tailor shop. A government delegation which journeyed to the location yesterday also announced the establishment of a committee to investigate what triggered the events that led to a mass break-out on Wednesday evening and the stand-off Thursday night which led to sections of the facility being set alight. There are now allegations of beatings of inmates and of one female being made pregnant by a NOC staffer. Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony, who was among the officials at the Onderneeming facility, during a press briefing, explained that work is being done to determine the terms of reference on the special committee before the probe can begin. Kaieteur News was told that the juveniles had been complaining about food and other issues, and the situation reached breaking point this week. According to an official,
one female alleged that she had warned police on Thursday that some of her colleagues were planning to torch the facility, but that no one took her seriously. However, police have reportedly denied receiving this information. Police officials yesterday revealed that 24 males and eight female inmates were in custody. While Minister Anthony could not immediately say yesterday what may have fuelled the dangerous stand-off during which police fired warning shots, he disclosed that from initial statements of NOC staffers, it has been suggested that since the banning of corporal punishment, inmates of the facility had become hard to control. The Minister said that the police will maintain a presence until normality has been restored at NOC. The inmates have now been placed under severe restrictions. With regards to the damage caused by Thursday night’s conflagration, Anthony explained that all of the equipment housed at the tailor shop has been completely destroyed. That facility as well as the
51% of Guyanese visitor’s visa applicants denied in 2011 More than half the number of Guyanese who applied for visas in 2011 to visit the United States for tourism or business was turned down, U.S documents showed. Under U.S. immigration law, a visa must be denied if the applicant cannot establish his or her eligibility, either because the application does not meet the requirements of an established visa category, or because there are grounds for ineligibility based on other
aspects of the visa case. A visa refusal is the formal denial of a nonimmigrant visa application by a U.S. consular officer acting pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act. The number of those who were refused the so-called “B” visa in 2011 was actually less than the previous year. The number of those who were denied the visa in 2010 amounted to 63% of all applicants. In 2009, 55% of applicants were denied the said visa.
female dorm will have to be completely dismantled and refurbished with basic household equipment because of the severity of damage sustained. Anthony said that the fire started sometime after 19:00hrs Thursday but relatively swift action from the fire service at Anna Regina prevented the blaze from spreading to other buildings in the compound. On Wednesday night over 120 inmates made a daring escape from the holding facility. It is believed that one of the inmates may have hidden away from the eyes of the security and later broke the locks to the holding areas, freeing his colleagues. On that evening, officials at NOC had said that most of the children had been accounted for, with some
returning voluntarily. Others were captured by police the following day. It was after they returned on Thursday that things got ugly. Some of them barricaded themselves, setting alight the dorm and tailor shop, which had several bolts of cloth as well as sewing machines and other equipment. Several inmates armed themselves with cutlasses and other objects, and they kept police officers at bay for several hours before surrendering. Minister Anthony’s team comprised Permanent Secretary, Alfred King; Assistant Director of Youth, Devenand Ramdatt; Region Two Chairman, Parmanand Persaud; Vice Chairman,Vishnu Samaroo; Administrator, Jagnarain Somwaru and Brian King, an officer at NOC.
Bar maid died from asphyxia, drowning - Sailors released from custody A post mortem examination conducted on the remains 30-year-old Roxanne Brewster, the bar maid whose body was fished out of the Berbice River around 09:50 hrs on Thursday, a day after her disappearance, revealed that she died from asphyxia and drowning. The PM which was conducted by Dr. Vivekanand Brijmohan yesterday at the Port Mourant hospital also revealed that the woman had bruises on her foot, which investigators suggest may have been caused by her falling. Police were investigating reports that Brewster, of Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, fell into the river sometime around 02:30 hrs on Wednesday, while attempting to board a vessel, the MV Alexander, which was moored at Everton, East Bank Berbice, awaiting a load of cement.
It was confirmed that the woman had left her place of employment at the Rainbow Bar at Republic Road and Alexander Street in New Amsterdam, in the company of two men who were said to be sailors on the vessel. The two men who were in custody since the incident have since been released. The men had 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 related that they spent about 15 minutes searching the river in the dark, but did not locate Brewster. A report was then made to the police. The woman is survived by a six-year-old son. Investigators have reportedly not yet closed the file and are still “looking at a few loose ends”.
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- Position of corpse raises suspicion of foul play How did a healthy 12year-old boy end up drowning in a shallow pond? This is the question that detectives were still trying to answer yesterday as they continue investigations in to the death of Joshua Chunilall, whose body was found on Thursday, partly immersed in a fish pond near his parent’s garden at John’s Village, Port Mourant. An autopsy performed yesterday by Dr. Vivekanand Bridgemohan revealed that death was from asphyxiation due to drowning. Mud was found in the victim’s mouth and trachea. The victim was laid to rest yesterday at the Letter Kenny Cemetery. Contrary to a police press release and claims by relatives, Kaieteur News understands that the body bore no marks of violence. An investigator said that the other apparent injuries were caused by fish and crabs that attacked the corpse. “There were areas where the flesh was missing because of crabs and fish in the area,” a source said. But there are still strong suspicions of foul play. The 12-year-old’s upper body was in the water, while his legs were on land. According to the source, it is possible that the lad, who was fully clothed, was submerged in the water until he suffocated. “His body was in the water, and his feet were on the bank. It was about two feet of water. How did he drown?”a source questioned. Relatives told Kaieteur News that Joshua Chunilall did not suffer from epilepsy or any ailment that could have caused him to fall into pond
and drown. Meanwhile, detectives were yesterday still questioning two men in connection with the boy’s death. They are reportedly trying to locate a third suspect. The boy’s father said that one of the detained men is a Letter Kenny, Corentyne, resident. Coincidentally, he bears a similar nickname (Mongoose) to the 21-yearold Number 67 Village, Corentyne man who was charged on Thursday with the murder of seven-year-old Saheed Muknauth, whose battered and mutilated body was found on Wednesday at Number 68 Village, Corentyne. Kaieteur News understands that the suspect raises cattle in the area where the body was found, and that the 12-year-old boy would sometimes chase the cows out of his parents’ farm. The boy’s father alleged that on the day his son disappeared, the suspect and another man had approached the boy, allegedly to borrow a length of rope. The victim’s grandfather also claimed that he has received reports that the men had questioned his grandson about two cows that were missing. The body of the Letter Kenny, Corentyne lad was discovered around 13:30 hrs on Thursday. He disappeared on Tuesday after being sent to tend to the family’s garden, which is located less than a mile from their home.
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Letters... Where your views make the news Printed and Published by National Media & Publishing Company Ltd. 24 Saffon Street, Charlestown, Georgetown, Guyana. Publisher: GLENN LALL Editor: Adam Harris Tel: 225-8465, 225-8491. Fax: 225-8473, 226-8210
EDITORIAL
There is a lot wrong A day does not go by without news of something untoward in Guyana. The robberies in the hinterland are now common features because the police simply cannot patrol the vast area. Indeed, with the boom in the goldfields there should have been an increased police presence. The authorities might even consider units of the Guyana Defence Force, because they are better trained to patrol the hinterland terrain and their very presence serves as a deterrent to the criminal-minded. It would seem, though, that the police have insisted on maintaining the status quo that had been there ever since these hinterland communities emerged. Most of the police stations have no more than two or three ranks, whose only role seems to be to deal with domestic issues at the various landings. Whenever there is a serious crime, the nation hears that ranks have to be flown in from the city. By the time they land, the criminals who know the area simply get lost in other mining camps. We are certain that there are people who roam the interior, as is common in mining communities, and after gleaning information about successful mining camps, they pounce. This is the result of a system that has seen a decline in morals. Parents have sacrificed their responsibilities and their children are allowed to run amok. Some believe that the absence of corporal punishment is to blame, but if the truth be told, what operates today is a lack of parental supervision. The schools have also not done much because teachers refuse to supervise. Just two days ago some disturbing news came out of the New Opportunity Corps. This is a facility for errant children, who may not really be wayward, but who may have some mental problem. In Guyana, we refuse to pay attention to children who may have a mental problem, choosing instead to label the child as dumb, disobedient and even hostile. In the developed world, where there is an abundance of psychiatrists, children are constantly evaluated and given the requisite medication. Of course, some of the medication has side effects that may make the child worse, but the fact is that children are evaluated and treated. In Guyana, if one were to evaluate some of the inmates of the New Opportunity Corps—the authorities prefer to describe these children as students or residents—one may find that they have been exposed to a host of unholy influences. Some are victims of domestic abuse, and with no one to complain to, they resort to the most anti-social behaviour. Others are victims of neglect; children who never had a stable home environment, with the result that they found comfort on the streets. At the New Opportunity Corps these children are sometimes evaluated by the matronly kind who may take a likening to a particular child. But for the greater part they are seen as recalcitrant. The people who supervise them have no formal training, they are there to earn a living as custodians of the wards of the state, and sometimes apply harsh measures which may be unnecessary. We have not been made aware of what triggered the recent mass riots, but we do know that at least a dozen of these ‘recalcitrant children’ broke out of their dorms and released their peers. We also now know that they are locked in at nights, perhaps to prevent the very escapes that occurred. These children returned to their ‘prison’ voluntarily. Something must have happened on their return, because others at the facility set fire to the dorm. It would do well for Guyana to quicken its training of psychiatrists. A psychiatrist may be in a position to avert some of the crimes that now occur with amazing regularity. However, the truth is that we do not have such a facility, so the next option is to have the teachers step up. Many are close to the children and they may very well make the best evaluators. It may be time for the Education Ministry to revamp the curriculum of the Cyril Potter College of Education. But then again, the brain drain has affected that institution to the point where it is no better than a secondary school trying to cope with adult learners.
DEAR EDITOR, We refer to a letter by Mr. M. Maxwell where he stated “This is laziness by the opposition parties, plain and simple. To take a break from August 10 to October when this country has seen nothing of substance from the opposition in fixing and changing the laws of this country to bring fairness, justice, equality and decency to Guyana is absolutely unacceptable.” Such a point of view can easily resonate with the Guyanese people since there is much evidence to suggest that the deliverables of the10th Parliament resembles a “do-little” National Assembly. The PPP must give itself a tap on the back for creating the condition for such infrequent meeting of the National Assembly which serves their vested interest best. The PPP basically only needs the House to pass the National Budget and all other supplemental spending and they have done a fine job to date in disarming and distracting the majority political opposition from their mandate to the people. Has the majority political opposition been effective at stopping the wild leadership under Clement Rohee? NO! Has the majority political opposition have been able to amend one law on the books especially the repealing of the Jagdeo pension package, saving the taxpayers millions in waste? NO! Has the political opposition been able to drive
the establishment of the Procurement Commission so that the nation can stop the PPP greed machine? NO! And the list can go on and on! What is wrong with Mr. Greenidge and Mr. Granger; are they asleep at the wheel? What role is the AFC playing in waking up the rest of the opposition? We want to remind the opposition that the late Michael Manley once said that the role of the opposition is not only to criticize or oppose but must be ready to take over the reigns of power. Manley further stated that the opposition cannot become insensitive, impotent or incapable of defending the interests of the people from a tyrannical government. We call on the opposition parties in Guyana to heed Manley’s words. For, as it is said, “a chain is as strong as its weakest link”, and a political opposition that has many weak links is considered weak. And speaking of weak links, it now appears that the opposition parties in Guyana might have committed a cardinal political sin by not bargaining with the minority PPP regime before restoring over $11 billion to the budget that they reduced less than four months ago. For the opposition to give back to the Jagdeo/Ramotar regime $11 billion out of the $21 billion they erased from the law books without scoring much in return for the people shows signs of weakness and disorder. No compensation for the
Stay out, Mr. Burke MR. EDITOR, Mr. Rickford Burke (KN–08/ 23/2012), an overseas resident, demanded that Mr. Cecil Kennard be removed from the Linden Commission of Inquiry. It is my view that as an overseas resident, Mr. Burke has absolutely no authority to dictate or to meddle into the affairs of the government of Guyana.
The President of Guyana and his Cabinet are most able to make pertinent decisions, and Mr. Burke should keep his personal and critical views to himself. America will soon have Presidential elections and non-resident Guyanese living in America should be more concerned with the local political situation. M. S. Majeed
Region 3 MPs, PPP members are dead DEAR EDITOR, It seems as though the PPP and its Region 3 Members of Parliament are all dead. The PPP has a Regional Office at Leonora, West Coast Demerara. At the front of this office there is a sign that reads something like this – “Office of the PPP Member of Parliament, the Honourable (a senior minister’s name)”. There are also two flag poles. However, on these two poles, the Golden Arrowhead has been flying there at half
mast for about three-four months now. What is most ironic is that the Minister, as well as, the Party’s organizer and other members of the PPP are often present at the said office but no one seems to notice that the flags. As a result, one can only conclude that the PPP and its Region 3 Members of Parliament are all dead. I will be waiting on the announcement of the date of the funeral. May they all rest in peace. Jagatram Tekchand
family of the Linden Martyrs. No compensation to those who were injured by the wild men under Clement Rohee. No substantial increases in wages and salaries for the workers. No new massive job creation program. No tax reform to ease the VAT burden on the mothers of Guyana. No cessation of the wholesale plundering of the Treasury under the PPP. Need we go on? Before giving the PPP $11 billion more to squander, the majority political opposition should have demanded the recognition and executive actioning of their noconfidence motion against Clement Rohee. They should have demanded the publication of the listing of all income flowing through the books of NICIL between 2000 and 2011 to expose the skullduggery in that organization. They should have demanded the publication of the Parmessar report and the bringing of criminal charges against the two PPP boys who banked the people’s money in their personal bank account at NCN. They should have demanded a full forensic audit of the procurement practices at GPL especially that contract with MACORP where GPL is paying US$7 million per year in rental for machines worth US$9 million. They should have demanded the publication of the finding of the state of the Skeldon Sugar Factory and the delivery date of a fully functional factory to ease the burden on the workers in the sugar belt. They should have demanded the publication of the finding into why the two Chinese ferries are now white elephants and by when they will become operation, bringing relief to the people of Essequibo. They should demand a full investigation into the operations of the Regional Executive Officers of Region 1 (North West), Region 7 (Mahdia, where the AFC Government is being frustrated by bad faith from the Freedom House operatives in the REO’s Office) and in Region 9 (Rupununi, where one
Freedom House big wig is being paid millions by the state as he rules with threats and domination of the people in this far flung region). We want to make it clear to the opposition that it is in the DNA of the PPP regime not to yield anything to the opposition. If they are going to make progress for the people then they have no choice but to take what is best for the people from the PPP with firm and steady hands. There are many lessons the senior leaders of the APNU/PNC and AFC can learn from Mr. Sharma Solomon as he stood with the people against the PPP only to render them powerless in the end as they had no choice but to surrender grounds that he demanded in an unyielding manner. He was practicing politics of principle since he was empowered by the people to work for them. In November 2011, the people also empowered the majority opposition but it seems they do not understand the message of the people. The time for diplomacy and tripartite meetings is over; the opposition must now launch their demand and take their positions of principle to the people in the sugar belt, in the bauxite belt, in the hinterlands and in the urban communities to sensitize them of their plan of action to bring betterment for the people at the bottom of the economic ladder. Further, we believe and protocol dictates that any talks with the PPP must be held at neutral locations such as in the Parliament building or at the Pegasus Hotel; not in the Office of the President. Unless the majority parliamentary opposition believes in “jumbie politics”, then they should know that the Jagdeo/Ramotar regime has made it patently clear that negotiations in good faith are out of the question. The opposition ought to know that they are dealing with a political beast that acts and behaves as if they are the majority. At this rate, those who voted for the majority opposition must be really asking where the change is. Dr. Asquith Rose and Harish S. Singh.
Priorities at the CJIA DEAR EDITOR, I will like you to know what the Government of Guyana is doing to promote tourism? The airport system is so frustrating and sluggish. Everyone that uses it complain that the worst thing about their trip to Guyana is the airport and how slow it is. But this frustration is only being felt by the majority of Guyana. High ranking officials
gets fast-tracked through the airport when they travel so they don’t care. Next time you are at the airport waiting to pick up someone or travelling, see how many government officials travel the same frustrating path you do. See how many persons are waiting at the entrance before Immigration with name cards to collect special person. Josh Pillay
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Corruption - A global issue DEAR EDITOR, The issue of corruption has now assumed global proportions. It is an issue that resonates with peoples all over the world and therefore has become a hot-button issue for politicians who seize upon any issue, real or imagined in order to score political points. So pervasive has corruption been globally that that there is no country in the world that has, in one way or the other, been spared the ‘corruption’ virus. According to a Reuters report, Liberian Leader, President Ellen JohnsonSirleaf, has suspended her son and 45 other government officials for failing to declare their assets to anti-corruption authorities in her drive to stamp out corruption in her country. In Cuba, three former Vice Ministers and nine senior executives were sentenced to prison for periods ranging from six to twelve years for “crimes associated with corruption during the negotiation, contracting and execution of the expansion of the Pedro Soto Alba nickel plant”. And in neighbouring Brazil, a significant number of high-profile government officials including Cabinet Ministers were relieved from their jobs on corruption allegations. In fact, Brazil is currently in the midst of its largest corruption trial in its history. Some thirty-eight individuals including current and former government officials have been accused of a variety of offences including paying or accepting bribes, money laundering, conspiracy, fraudulent management of finance institutions and other related crimes. In India, the ruling Congress Party is under intense pressure from opposition activists two of whom have resorted to hunger strike in an attempt to
draw attention to corruption allegations involving senior government functionaries. In the United States, cases of corporate fraud have now become commonplace and have resulted in quite a number of high profile charges leading to imprisonment, in some instances. Because of the global scale of corruption, Transparency International has established local chapters in almost every country in the world who monitor and provide information on perceptions of corruption which are then used to compile what is referred to as a Corruption Perception Index. The Index itself is not free from controversy and has drawn increasing criticism leading to calls for the index to be abandoned. This criticism has resulted from what is believed in some quarters to the rather arbitrary and eclectic manner in which information is obtained, based on third party interviews and surveys which may or may not reflect the true situation. As mentioned earlier, the issue of corruption has been widely used as a political weapon to castigate governments and in the process to gain political capital. Guyana has got more than its fair share of corruption allegations, with one local newspaper making it a staple diet on its publication menu. Most of the allegations are circumstantial and anecdotal but have been given so much prominence that they have assumed a life on their own. One consequence of such media distortions is that many public servants are being tainted with corruption charges which are entirely baseless and without substance. The Auditor’s General’s Report is used by opposition elements conveniently to highlight cases which are
When will our corrupt public officials be charged? DEAR EDITOR, Stabroek News and Kaieteur News yesterday (August 22, 2012) together carried five articles on corruption in other countries: “Liberia president suspends son in assets investigation”; “Former Cuban officials get prison terms for corruption”; “Guatemala sentences expolice chief for war crimes”; “Prominent Jamaica trio to face perversion of justice charge”; and “Brazil’s largest-ever corruption trial” (of 38 former and current government officials).
The question is when are we going to take similar action against public officials here in Guyana? Clairmont Lye
twisted out of context to make it appear that there were fraudulent intention on the part of accounting officers when in fact it was a case of information not readily available at the time of audit or other accounting lapses. To an extent, the current administration has become the ‘victim’ of its own success in bringing the issue of accountability and transparency in the public domain. The Auditor General’s Report is now being presented to Parliament on an annual basis which is then used by the Public Accounts Committee to interrogate Accounting Officers on accounting deficiencies highlighted in the Report. Prior to the assumption to office of the current administration, the Auditor General Report was invariably late and when presented it was of little or no consequence since most of the records were unavailable or were overtaken by time. Prior to the coming to office of the current PPP/C administration, there was no Auditor General Report for twelve consecutive years! Every society is poorer for corruption and corrupt practices especially those involving public funds. This is why every effort must be made to stamp out corruption. The current PPP/C administration has repeatedly said that it has zero-tolerance for corruption and corrupt practices and has in fact instituted several measures to prevent corruption including the establishment of the Integrity Commission which makes it mandatory for government officials and leading public figures to declare their assets on an annual basis. There is also the Public Accounts Committee, which as mentioned before, is responsible for bringing accounting officers to book. These are positive steps taken by the administration. The establishment of the National Procurement Commission would further enhance the process of transparency in terms of the procurement of goods and services and the awards of contracts. Hydar Ally
Immigration at the CJIA
DEAR EDITOR, You hope off a plane and the first person you come face-to-face with is an Immigration Officer. This time, they were all dressed in black— a colour that can be so intimidating at times. At John F. Kennedy Airport, there are more than 30 immigration booths, with subbooths at the sides. Most were vacant at the time. You approach the area, a line is formed but are immediately told that there are officers at other booths awaiting persons to be seen. These booths look after foreigners or non-U.S citizens. You have a choice of booths to choose from and eventually an officer calls out to you. You step up to the booth and are warmly greeted. He takes your passport, asks one or two brief questions. “Is this your first visit to the U.S.?” “Yes”, is the response. “What took you so long, man?” he asks with a smile. You respond; he scans the passport and then stamps it and says, “Well, enjoy, have a good one”. The exchange is warm and cordial; professional and befits the best police force in the world. From stepping off the plane to getting through Immigration takes no longer than 3 minutes. Cheddi Jagan International Airport races back to your mind. You would be standing in a long line; two booths with about four
officers in operation. The long, drawn- out process is tiresome and gets on your nerves. You remember one time when you arrive at the immigration line and then see officers coming in to occupy positions in booths. The average time to clear immigration is about 30 minutes in Guyana, with much of that spent waiting in an immigration line. Sickening. You say that it is unfair to compare a third world airport with a first world airport. But both airports are international airports that process international passengers daily. Tourists get a bad impression for the country for the first time when they go through situations like this. Immigration officers are the first people tourists, visitors and passengers interact and interface with in any country. The attitude and efficiency with which they approach their jobs is of importance. We in Guyana have a very, very far way to go. Even in other Caribbean nations, the standards are higher. America is a great country, with a name to uphold. They give the best to the world. Their systems are the best and of the highest quality and efficiency. No argument there. The thing is, how will Guyana and other countries learn to improve its own services, starting with the quality delivered at its international airport. Leon Suseran
Guyanese do not respect Guyana DEAR EDITOR, I am heartened to see that you highlighted, on the front page of your yesterday’s issue, heaps of sand and stone on a roadway in Ruimveldt. There seems to be a predisposition in Guyanese to break every law in this country but would observe with unswerving readiness the laws of other countries. For instance, a visiting Guyanese from America or Canada would not litter over there, but as he gulps beers on our streets would just toss the bottles over his shoulder. I have seen this. The eyesore you printed today is more the attitude of the offender and of all offenders than it is the neglect of any administration - local or central. That is not to say that the relevant authorities are not culpable. They are. But it is a breach of the law to obstruct traffic, as is very evident on your front page. That resident would not even contemplate such an act if he
were residing overseas. I can virtually hear the retort: This is not overseas; this is Guyana. And that is precisely the point I am making. We have no respect for what is ours. The disrespect of the country’s laws is being encouraged by the enforcers of the law. Laws are already there. But policemen, Ministries, the City Council, NDCs, etc., turn a blind eye to glaring breaches of the law. It pains me to see how speedily we are sliding on the downward spiral. I therefore support any exposure of wrongdoings which impact negatively on our nation, regardless by whom, and I urge all our media- print and electronic- to engage in a sustained campaign in highlighting
these wrongdoings. Something has to give. I also urge persons of influence and leaders - be it in politics, religion, education, sports or culture - not to sacrifice law and order to achieve narrow ends. When respect for law and order goes through the window, this generation and future generations are doomed. If we have no self respect, we will not have respect for anybody, any law or anything else. Breaking the law arises out of a lack of self respect— and a horrible attitude. T. Jadunauth
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Guyanese ringleader in major Army honours E. R. Braithwaite US credit card scam jailed A Guyanese man was earlier this month jailed by the US courts for organizing what has been described as one of the largest identity theft and credit card scams in that country. Amar Singh, 33, agreed to a plea agreement for 5 1/3 to 10 2/3 years in prison to spare his wife, Neha Punjabi-Singh, from jail time. He was convicted on identity theft and enterprise corruption charges. He admitted last month in court that he was running the massive scam, which included the “creation of fraudulent credit cards with stolen account information” and sending out “shoppers” “to purchase items from Apple and Best Buy for resale,” the New York Post reported. “You are a huge criminal. A rip-off artist extraordinary,” said Queens Supreme Court Justice Richard Buchter. “Hundreds of frauds were committed throughout the USA... this sentence is well deserved.” Punjani-Singh, 30, pleaded guilty to petty larceny and walked away with a conditional discharge sentence. Singh and his wife were two of the 111 suspects indicted in October for stealing more than $13 million and spending it on luxury goods and expensive hotels. It was described as a cast of unsavory characters from Queens who were busted for allegedly manufacturing thousands of bogus credit cards and using them on massive shopping sprees and luxury vacations. Authorities smashed
Jailed ringleader: Amar Singh several fraud rings and arrested 110 people (most of them Guyanese) around the Borough, according to court records and sources. “They went everywhere — Apple stores, Macy’s, Nordstrom’s, anywhere you can possible imagine,” said a law-enforcement source. Singh was said in court papers as “overseeing the entire operation” — including an army of shoppers and fences to convert high-end goods to cash. Singh allegedly received blank credit cards and account numbers from his contacts and had a whole crew of henchmen to help cash in with the phony plastic. To complete the ruse, the crew allegedly forged identity cards. Sources said that Singh employed his wife PunjabiSingh as his top lieutenant — and that she would receive the high-ticket items purchased with the fake cards and funnel
the cash through her personal bank account. “They all go shopping: You go here, you go there, you buy this, you buy that,” the source said. Both Singhs had been held on $1 million bail. Investigators had been watching the various rings for two years, according to sources. One defendant, Carlos Plaza, 26, was using forged cards to jet down to Miami and Puerto Rico on a private jet, the sources said. “They were partying. This was bought on stolen credit cards,” a source said. Plaza was charged with enterprise corruption, identity theft and grand larceny. He allegedly manufactured credit cards in his Richmond Hill home and was held on US$250,000 bail. Investigators, who used extensive wiretaps, also came across other crimes during the probe, sources said. Angel Quinones, a security guard with military experience, was charged with grand larceny for allegedly stealing more than $850,000 worth of computer equipment from a Citigroup location. He was held on $100,000 bail. The parade of arrests had local bail bondsmen working overtime. “This is a once-a-year kind of bust. These are the biggest enterprise-corruption cases we’ve seen,” said Jason Fordin, vice president of Empire Bail Bonds, noting that the only roundups of this size had involved gambling. The credit-card fraud defendants represent “the diversity of Queens,” he said.
Commodore Gary Best presents Mr. Braithwaite with a token of appreciation on behalf of the Officers and Ranks of the GDF The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) on Thursday hosted eminent Guyanese novelist, Edward R. Braithwaite of the “To Sir With Love” fame, at a special luncheon which was held in his honour at the Officers Mess, Base Camp Ayanganna.
GDF’s Chief of Staff, Commodore Best, in extending a welcome to the iconic writer and his companion, Ginnette Ast, on behalf the army, presented him with a gift. Braithwaite is in Guyana as a guest of honour of the Inter-Guiana Cultural Festival
which is being hosted this week. The semi autobiographical book, by the Guyanese and former Queen’s College student, became even more famous after being made into a film starring Sidney Poitier in 1967.
Fyrish man appeals 2009 road deaths’ conviction, on $5M bail Ravin Veerapen called “Buck”, 25, of Fyrish, Corentyne, Berbice who was recently jailed by Magistrate Fabayo Azore for 48 months at the Albion Magistrate’s Court after he was found guilty on two charges of causing death by dangerous driving, has been granted bail in the High Court for a sum of $5M. After being convicted and
sentenced, Veerapen through his lawyer, Rodwell Jugmohan, had given notice of appeal in the High Court. The matter came up for hearing before Justice James Bovell-Drakes at the Berbice High Court and Veerapen was granted $2.5M bail on each charge. The charges against Veerapen stated that on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at
Fyrish Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice, he drove motor car, PDD 8816, in a dangerous manner. Two persons, Ashnie Williams called “Abigail”, 13, of Fyrish, Corentyne, Berbice, and Salim Mohamed called “Raymond”, 44, also of Fyrish, died as a result of this accident. It was reported that on the day in question at about 15:15 hrs, the accused, who was 22 at the time, was driving at a fast rate of speed heading towards New Amsterdam. In the vicinity of Kilcoy, he lost control of the vehicle and it struck the two persons killing them. The vehicle had plunged into a number of vehicles which were parked at a nearby workshop. The vehicle collided with Williams who had just left a shop and was walking in the corner of the road. Mohamed, who had just parked his vehicle to be repaired, was also struck by the out-ofcontrol car. Williams and Mohammed were picked up and rushed to the New Amsterdam Hospital where they subsequently died. Veerapen was arrested and charged. He went through a full trial and was found guilty.
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Norway jails “sane” Breivik Fierce fighting in Syria for maximum 21 years swells refugee exodus OSLO (Reuters) Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik was jailed for a maximum term yesterday when judges declared him sane enough to answer for the murder of 77 people last year, drawing a smirk of triumph from the self-styled warrior against Islam. An unrepentant Breivik, 33, gave the Oslo court a stiffarmed, clench-fisted salute before being handed the steepest possible penalty, 21 years. His release, however, can be put off indefinitely should he still pose a threat to a liberal society left traumatized by his bomb and shooting rampage last July. Justifying blasting a government building and gunning down dozens of teenagers at a summer camp as a service to a nation threatened by immigration, he had said only acquittal or death would be worthy outcomes. But his biggest concern was being declared insane, a fate he said would be “worse than death.”
Anders Behring Breivik
Judge Wenche Elizabeth Arntzen dismissed a prosecution call for her to label Breivik mad, a ruling that would have seen him confined indefinitely to psychiatric care rather than prison. Some survivors of the slaughter at the Labour party youth camp on Utoeya island, and much of the Norwegian public, had been keen to see Breivik held clearly responsible for his actions and to avoid the insanity verdict that would have prompted him to demand lengthy and traumatic appeals hearings. For many Norwegians, still shocked by their
bloodiest day since World War Two, the details were academic, however. “He is getting what he deserves,” said Alexandra Peltre, 18, whom Breivik shot in the thigh on Utoeya. “This is karma striking back at him. I do not care if he is insane or not, as long as he gets the punishment that he deserves.” Breivik, who had surrendered to police on the island without a fight, admitted blowing up the Oslo government headquarters with a fertilizer bomb, killing eight, on Friday, July 22, 2011, then shooting 69 at the ruling party’s summer youth camp.
AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian troops forced rebels to abandon a battered Damascus suburb yesterday in the latest battle of an intensifying civil war that the U.N. refugee agency said had prompted more than 200,000 people to flee the country. Hundreds of soldiers and dozens of tanks and armored vehicles pushed into the centre of Daraya after a small group of defenders withdrew, opposition activists said. President Bashar al-Assad’s forces had subjected the Sunni Muslim township to a three-day bombardment from artillery, tanks, mortars, rockets and helicopter gunships in which at least 70 people were killed, 21 of them on Friday they said. “There are lots of bodies trapped in destroyed buildings and civilians are trying to flee towards Damascus,” an activist in Daraya, who gave his name as Abu Kinan, told Reuters by phone. “The rebels have mostly slipped away. The fear now is that the army will round up young men and summarily execute them, like it did in Mouadamiya,” he said, referring to a nearby suburb where residents said troops killed at
least 40 people in cold blood this week after storming in to hunt down rebels. Opposition sources reported a similar killing spree by Assad’s forces in the Qaboun district of Damascus, where they said at least 46 people were done to death. Syrian authorities restrict media access, making it hard to verify accounts by both sides in the conflict. More than 90 people were killed across Syria yesterday, including 22 civilians in the eastern province of Deir al-Zor, according to the opposition Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which said about 220 had been killed nationwide on Thursday. The incessant violence has accelerated a refugee exodus, with more than 3,500 Syrians fleeing to Turkey in the past 24 hours in what Turkish officials said was one of the highest daily totals since a revolt against Assad erupted in March 2011. “In Jordan, a record 2,200 people crossed the border overnight and were received at Zaatari camp in the north,” Adrian Edwards, spokesman for the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, said in Geneva.
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Tearful accused granted bail on charge of avoiding lawful arrest Samuel Patoir, a 41-yearold resident of Grove Housing Scheme is accused of assault with intent to prevent lawful apprehension, disorderly behaviour and unlawful assault of a police officer. Patoir pleaded not guilty to the latter charges while he was not required to plead to the first, when he appeared before Magistrate Hazel OctiveHamilton yesterday. The man burst into tears as the charges were read to him. One charge stated that on August 22, at Grove, Patoir behaved in a disorderly
manner and assaulted police constable Neil Thornhill. In addition, on the same day, the accused allegedly assaulted Devon Lopes, a police detective, acting in execution of his duty, in an attempt to prevent lawful apprehension. Attorney at Law Gordon Gilhuys asked that the accused be granted bail in a nominal sum. However, the prosecution asked for it to be a substantial amount. The Magistrate granted Patoir bail to the tune of $50,000. He will make his next court appearance on October 17.
Saturday August 25, 2012
Government blanks call for further extension of VAT CASTRIES, St. Lucia CMC - The St. Lucia government has dismissed calls for a further delay in the implementation of the Value Added Tax (VAT) that comes into effect on October 1. Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony said any further delay would send a signal that his administration is indecisive as it relates to the tax measure. Government in July announced a one month
delay in introducing the VAT, but recently a number of stakeholder, including the Petroleum Dealers Association (PDA), have suggested a further delay to January 2013. But Prime Minister Anthony said that VAT is a reality that must be dealt with and rejected calls for a further delay. “We took the decision to delay the new tax regime by one month because of the
cries from the business community, but now we must press ahead with that decision. “Government cannot be indecisive on such an important policy matter, this issue has been dragging on for all of these years and a lot of these business houses had more than enough time to put the required measures in place,” he added. He said the plan to introduce the VAT was first announced by two previous prime ministers including the late Sir John Compton, who
Dr. Kenny Anthony died in 2007. The reality is that all of the other in the region have introduced the VAT with the same time frame within which we are introducing the tax. “We have the experiences to rely on and build on and we will be there with the business sector every step of the way as we nurse them through this process,” Anthony said, adding, telling consumers there is nothing to fear from the VAT even as he acknowledged there will be challenges in the initial stages.
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THE SPECIALITY HOSPITAL The middle class in Guyana is growing, and growing fast. This class is doing well because of the sustained and impressive growth in the economy. Many Guyanese are now in a stronger financial position and the higher disposable incomes that are now available are creating new demands for better health and education services. This is why there has been an appreciable increase in private education through the establishment of a number of private schools. The middle class and the upper lower classes can now afford to send their children to private schools. Some of them are already paying for their education in the public system, because when you total up the amount of money that is spent on extra lessons each month, it makes practical sense to simply send your child to a good private school where no extra lessons are required. The other big area of improvement is in health care. We have seen the establishment of new hospitals which provide a range of medical services both in the city and in the countryside. The public is flocking to the private hospitals and is willing to pay handsomely for the services provided despite the fact that the same services are available in the public
health system. There are some people who, for reasons of class, would never be seen at a public hospital. They consider themselves above that, and they are prepared to spend two thousand dollars on consultation fees to see a doctor and if needs be, a couple more hundred thousand dollars for a short hospitalization. They are ashamed to say that they cannot afford this. This sort of class behaviour is what will keep private health care going, no matter how good the public health system becomes. And people will tell you that the health services provided at public hospitals are now at their best ever. But some people are embarrassed by the mere thought of being seen to have to seek free medical attention. They are afraid of what their rich friends and what their neighbours would say. They are afraid of comments like, “Look at she! She has all that money and she going to the public hospital. You mean she hand so mean that she can’t pay and go and see a private doctor?” Once there are sufficient people who would rather pay for private health care rather than be seen at a free public health facility, private hospitals are going to do well. They are going to do even better because of the growth
Region Eight REO accused of “frustrating development” - Council maintains removal calls Region Eight Democratic Council has renewed its calls for the removal of Government appointed Regional Executive Officer (REO), Ronald Harsawack, who it said is frustrating development within the district. However, Local Government and Regional Development Minister, Ganga Persaud during a recent press confidence had said, “While the RDC in itself can express their dissatisfaction with the performance of any employee, they need to support those dissatisfaction with evidence based on documentation, so that the administration in itself and the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development can seek to intervene, investigate and make a determination.” But, according to Crawford, he does not want to enter into a war of words with the Minister, but the record needs to be cleared on the Council maintaining its
no-confidence position against Harsawack. “The Council’s sole reason behind the motion of no confidence was based on the REO’s failure to cooperate. When put to the vote the council passed the noconfidence because they agreed that the REO was on the path to frustrate the work of the Council.” “The passing of the noconfidence has nothing to do with understanding procurement or road contracts, and it is not a personal issue. As Councillors we were elected by the people and we owe it to the people that work is carried out that will improve their communities,” Crawford asserted. The Regional Chairman emphasised that when Government-appointed servants do not cooperate with the Council, the will of the people is not respected. Numerous instances of the (continued on page 18)
of the middle class. They are going to do better because some services which formerly usually required persons to fly to Trinidad for treatment are now being done in Guyana. We now have a private heart institute providing cardiac treatment to patients. We now have specialist doctors doing surgeries that before could not have been done here. We now have situations where persons from overseas are now coming to Guyana to fix their eyes and have kidney transplants. In this sort of environment, private health care is a big market, and the oligarchy which is attempting to corner the major segments of G u y a n a ’s e c o n o m y i s eyeing the health care system. They already have their tentacles tightly around a large share of Guyana’s pharmaceutical industry which is a multi-billion-dollar
market. And now it seems as if they are about to make their move into the big league in Guyana, the provision of specialist health care. This is where bigger profits are available. The government has to be very circumspect when it comes to entering into any partnership with the private sector as it relates to the provision of health care. For decades when Guyana’s health care was in the doldrums, when surgeries used to have to be cancelled at the public hospital because of the poor state of the operating rooms, the private sector was not very interested in partnering with the government. The rich folks could afford to fly out to hospitals in North America to have their regular check-ups, since many of them had dual citizenship or landed immigrant status. Now that there is money, big money to be made from private health
services, the oligarchy is trying to rope the government in by partnering with them to establish a specialty hospital. This is unaccep t a b l e . This proposed specialty hospital that the government is proposing to build is not going to provide free specialist services. It is going to provide a market for private health-care providers, with a heavy subsidy from the government. The cost has to be shared between the patient and the government, and the government will also have to build the hospital. In short, the government is spending money so that the private specialists can make money by providing specialist services. This is what the proposed specialty hospital is about. Unfortunately, it seems as if the opposition has voted to support the preparations for such a hospital. There is no
need for any public-private partnership when it comes to the specialty hospital. There is in fact no need for any specialty hospital. Just upgrade the existing public hospitals to provide the specialty services and things will be okay. This can be done cheaper than through establishing a new institution, since the infrastructure is already there, and the specialists can now be flown in to do the operations and flown out back afterwards. The government cannot allow the oligarchy to continue to milk this economy. They should be on their guard to ensure that the oligarchy has no stake in the provision of health care by the State.
Ten shot, 2 killed near New York’s Empire State Building NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Two people were killed and at least eight wounded in a shooting outside the Empire State Building yesterday, a New York police source said, creating chaos and shocking tourists and commuters who witnessed the bloody scene outside the landmark tourist attraction. A 53-year-old fashion accessories designer, disgruntled over being fired a year ago, shot and killed a 41year-old former co-worker three times with a .45 caliber handgun on a sidewalk near the landmark building, officials said. Police returned fire, killing the shooter and wounding several bystanders, all of whom were expected to survive, Mayor Michael Bloomberg told a news conference. Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly identified the shooter as Jeffrey Johnson of Manhattan, who had worked at Hazan Imports across the street from the skyscraper. The shooting took place outdoors, at the height of the tourist season by one of New York City’s most popular attractions A white tarp covered Johnson’s body in front of the entrance to the office building. There was no link to the historic tower – it just happened to be next door – and Bloomberg ruled out any connection to terrorism. “I heard the gunshots. It was like pop, pop, pop. It was definitely in a bunch,” said Dahlia Anister, 33, who works
at an office near the 102-story Empire State Building. The shooting started shortly after 9 a.m. (1300 GMT) on the busy sidewalk on Fifth Avenue outside the Midtown Manhattan building. Police cordoned off the area around the building, one of the most recognizable in the world. The Empire State Building is two blocks from Pennsylvania Station and eight blocks from Grand Central Terminal, two of New
York City’s main transportation hubs. Mail courier James Bolden, 31, said he saw a “guy laying on the (sidewalk), bleeding from the neck and barely breathing.” “Everybody was crowded around him taking pictures and video, and security guys were yelling everybody to get back, and give him space. He was barely breathing,” Bolden said. One witness said she saw a woman who was shot in the
foot and another woman being taken away in an ambulance. “I was walking down 33rd (Street) and there’s a dead guy. I just saw pools of blood. He was laying down and the was blood pooling (around him),” Justin Kellis, 35, who works nearby. The United States has had two other mass shooting cases this summer. On July 20, a gunman opened fire at a midnight screening of the (continued on page 18)
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TB infection rate spurs awareness drive A relatively high number of persons in Guyana are infected with tuberculosis (TB), with some 800 cases being identified annually. This state of affairs has been described as “a little frightening” by Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Shamdeo Persaud, even as he spoke of measures being implemented to address the potential impact of the disease. The National TB Programme, through the Guyana Chest Society, has commenced an initiative intended to improve knowledge and attitudes aimed at modifying behaviour related to risk and control of the disease among members of the public.
On Thursday, a forum held at Project Dawn, Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown, targeted members of the sports fraternity and another discussion at the same venue yesterday zeroed in on faithbased organisations. Similar sessions were held in Mabaruma, Region One, last week, and another is slated for Bartica in the new week. “The effort that we are making with the Guyana Chest Society is to really get the public involved, because one of the gaps that we found is that because TB requires intensive and dedicated efforts to treatment, lots of support is needed from the home, the family
and the communities,” Dr. Persaud mentioned. He pointed out that unless the public is sensitised about the disease, the health sector would only be able to provide a partial solution to the problem. The CMO said that with support from the Global Fund, efforts are being made to first address stigma and discrimination directed at people with the disease and to help to build communities’ capacity, in terms of knowledge of what they can do to help those infected. “One of the things that they can do is to help themselves in the sense of protection against TB, and one of the main
The sensitisation session in progress
messages that we want to carry is that you really don’t need to fight against people with this disease. As a community sometimes we end up doing that, for instance in the workplace, because of our own fears of contracting the disease.” The CMO explained that persons who are infected with TB can be offered a well-tested prophylaxis treatment – isoniazid (INH) – on a daily basis over a period of eight to nine months, which will reduce their chance of developing the disease again and becoming sick. According to Dr. Persaud, in Guyana, there is the mistaken belief that once people are infected with TB they can never seem to shake
that stigma. However, he asserted that persons can be cured and even return to a normal life. The local Ministry of Health has had a prolonged battle to address the challenge of TB over the years. In some areas the prevalence had reduced during the 1980s with the introduction of community-based programmes. However, from the mid-1990s, Dr Persaud noted, a resurgence of the disease was observed, particularly associated with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). He said that a large number of persons who are HIV-positive are more susceptible to active TB. This group, he noted, is sometimes a source of a lot more transmissions, since it is perhaps the only opportunistic infection
that can easily be transmitted from a HIV-positive person to another HIV positive person without any sexual contact. He explained that transmission itself requires a “pretty long exposure”, as long as eight or more hours, to persons who have active TB. With this background, the National Programme, according to Dr. Persaud, has been really trying to capture, as far as possible, persons who are symptomatic. Symptoms can include coughing among other signs and such persons, can be placed on a full course of at least six months of combination treatment to help lessen the impact of the disease.
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Measures moving apace to reform West Demerara Hospital - CMO A transformation for the West Demerara Regional Hospital is in the pipeline and according to Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Shamdeo Persaud, moves might even see the services at the hospital being twinned with the country’s premier health institution Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). The CMO was at the time addressing numerous daunting concerns that have surfaced about the Regional Health institution during an interview with this publication. Concerns at the health facility range from dilapidated infrastructure, a lack of adequate supplies to undertake regular services, as well as the quality of service offered. In an attempt to address the glaring situation, Dr. Persaud revealed that the GPHC, which has been developing its span in terms of services “has been offering to help and I think we are going to take them up on that offer to sort of twin the two hospitals.” This strategic move, he explained, could see assistance being sent to the West Demerara facility if there is a shortage of staff in a particular area. The move could also extend to a patient exchange programme, where the patients who require less demanding services could be moved to the West Demerara hospital and be monitored there, the CMO revealed. “Some people don’t need an intense one on one nursing care as others, so we can utilise the facilities a little bit more rationally.” Even as these measures are being contemplated, Dr Persaud noted that efforts are being made to ascertain the root cause of the problems that have emerged at the Regional Hospital. He revealed that his vision for the hospital is for it to be restored to a level where it is recognised as a full Regional Hospital, providing the complete range of services for paediatrics, obstetrics, surgeries and internal medicine. Additionally, he spoke of the need to address the ambulatory service, even as he alluded to having adequately trained, qualified medical, nursing and other allied health professionals such as those in the l a b o r a t o r y, x - r a y a n d pharmacy departments. He nonetheless lauded the work of the hospital’s
The West Demerara Regional Hospital required works. “A lot of the actual works that need to be done are carried out by the Region
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Shamdeo Persaud health centre, which according to him, has been very productive. “I think it has done its work pretty well. They (staffers) have been able to not only provide regular antenatal infant care, but they have also been able to hold regular clinics looking at high risk pregnancies.” However, even in the face of this laudable achievement, the hospital’s reputation has been diminished with sections of its infrastructure being regarded as less than desirable. Addressing such challenges faced by the hospital has been deemed somewhat complicated, since according to Dr. Persaud, Regional hospitals usually fall under the Regional Administration. The Regional body, he noted, has a role to play in maintaining the infrastructure, even though the Ministry of Health can advocate and sometimes even press for the implementation of some
through their budgetary allocations. I myself am disappointed that sometimes things are not done quickly,
because Region Three has been one of the fastest growing Regions in this whole country. It has moved
rapidly up to being the third largest (health facility), even challenging Region Six for (continued on page 17)
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Massive clean-up campaign of city - The public will see significant improvements begins today within a week - Keith Burrowes By Abena Rockcliffe Following numerous discrepancies unearthed at the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC), the Ministry of Local Government has mandated the Implementation Committee chaired by Keith Burrowes to adopt a “hands-on” authoritative role in the operations of the Council. Speaking to Kaieteur News yesterday, Burrowes disclosed that the committee, working along with the M&CC, will be carrying out a massive clean-up exercise of the city. The project is scheduled to start today and is expected to last one week. Burrowes disclosed that the M&CC is incapable of fulfilling its mandate to keep the city clean, mainly because of the mismanagement of resources which led to the council being equipped with one tractor and a truck. As a result, the implementation committee has arranged for the services of Puran Brothers and Cevons Waste Management. In addition, Burrowes said that he has solicited two
trucks from other business entities to maintain the work that will be done over the next week. “It will be a shame for us to go back to square one, so maintenance is absolutely necessary. Also, the city constabulary will be working during the project to ensure that citizens don’t litter as workers clean,” Burrowes stated. He also indicated that “enforcement officers” will be on the ground to observe the proceedings and also look out for litterbugs. Further, he said that the city will be equipped with surveillance cameras, and gear has been bought for the garbage collectors to clean the city. He also revealed that money has been sourced to pay staff and plans are in motion to improve the cemetery. Kokers are also being evaluated. In terms of administration, this newspaper understands that the committee has already deployed eight persons to begin work within the “critical” departments at the Council. A
number of databases are being set up, including one to manage the collection of rates and taxes, as the Council looks to retrieve monies owed to the city. Burrowes said that the implementation committee’s work would be completed by year end. The City Council has always lamented that it is being “financially starved by the government” while the administration points to the council’s mismanagement of the limited resources of the city. In March of this year, Burrowes tasked Ramon Gaskin with the responsibility of carrying out an investigation to ascertain whether those recommendations were implemented and how useful they were in the day-to-day operation of the M&CC. Gaskin’s report was expanded. It revealed numerous discrepancies within the council. It was noted that, “there is absolutely no interest or will on the part of the senior management of the Council to
carry out the recommendations of the Burrowes Commission. It is not a priority; it never was and will never be. Simply put, they are not interested. They never were, nor never will be.” Burrowes told this publication that to date, the recommendations have not been implemented and issues of transparency, accountability and efficiency remain. As such the Local Government Ministry has empowered the implementation committee to put into practice the recommendations (over 40) of the Commission of Inquiry. Burrowes said that had these recommendations been implemented initially, many of the discrepancies that exist at present could have been avoided or at least minimized. Burrowes also asserted that the M&CC does not have the administrative and technical expertise within the staff complement to ensure transparency, accountability and adequate management practices within its operation
Implementation Committee Chairman, Keith Burrowes He disclosed that the M&CC and Local Government Ministry, in recognition of the need for critical support in the form of personnel with the necessary administrative and technical skills to address the shortcomings of the M&CC, had agreed to send key personnel to the Council.
In mid-2008, based on issues raised in the Auditor General’s Report 2008, a Commission of Inquiry into the operation of M&CC was recommended. Burrowes was appointed Chairman. The inquiry and its findings were concluded in July 2009. The report revealed that a comprehensive investigation was conducted in “attempting” to understand the systems and procedures instituted in the M&CC, and the extent to which those systems were beneficially or otherwise observed. The Commission further explored the perceptible deviation, not only from statutory procedures and systems, but from established best practices, particularly in those departments responsible for service delivery. The evidence revealed substantial performance gaps in such key areas as the Treasurer’s and the Engineer’s departments and to a lesser extent, all other departments with the exception of the public health department.
UG Berbice Campus donates books, materials to CPCE The University of Guyana Berbice Campus in partnership with the Ruby’s Readers Project of North Carolina, USA, donated 27 boxes of books to the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) at a brief handing over ceremony at Turkeyen, on Thursday last. According to Professor Daizal Samad, Director of the UGBC, this is yet another step in the ongoing partnership with the CPCE. The Berbice (Secondary) branch of CPCE has been based at the Johns Annex of UGBC for the last two years. “Even as we grapple with ways to improve our CXC test scores, the alignment and cooperation between institutions of teacher education is essential, as ongoing improvements in teacher quality is one of the main keys in getting better results. At the same time, UGBC is involved in all aspects of life in Berbice and beyond. As it continues its role in teacher preparation, UG Berbice Campus will use its resources to be a leader in improving education generally and CXC results in particular,” Professor Samad said. He added: “Our expertise and resources are at the disposal of all schools and the
Ministry of Education, regionally and nationally.” Ms. Deborah Thomas, Principal of CPCE, said the donation of books and materials is much appreciated as the CPCE seeks to retool its learning resources. The donation of materials includes books published by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), which is a premier teacher training organization in the USA. It also consists of teachertraining videos, novels, and
other teacher-training resources. The donation of books was secured from the Ruby’s Readers Project at the request of the UG Berbice Campus. Directors of the Ruby’s Readers Project, Dr. Jerry Jailall and Dr. Julie Jailall, said their project would continue its efforts to help the development of education in Guyana. UGBC’s Administrative Officer, Mr. David Cort, also praised the gesture during the simple ceremony.
Robbery suspect remanded for wounding cop while in lockups A 19-year-old vendor was yesterday remanded to prison by Magistrate Hazel OctiveHamilton after he pleaded not guilty to a charge of unlawfully wounding a police rank. The accused, Kevin Rodney, of 6A Water Street Georgetown, is alleged to have committed the act on August 23 at the Brickdam Police Station. The court was told that on the day in question, Rodney, an inmate at the Brickdam lock-ups, unlawfully wounded Neil Abrahams, a
peace officer acting in execution of his duty. Rodney was represented by Attorney At Law Paul Fung– A–Fat, who requested that his client be given pre-trial liberty. However, Prosecutor Kerry Bostwick opposed the bail submission on the grounds that the accused was incarcerated at the Brickdam lock-ups pending an investigation for robbery under arms when he unlawfully wounded the officer. The magistrate refused bail and Rodney was ordered to return to court on October 2.
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CCJ President stresses Gold declaration surpasses expectations so far for 2012 importance of quality judiciary Minister of Natural Resources Robert Persaud has revealed that gold declaration so far for the year has seen a 33% increase as compared to the same period last year. The Minister made the announcement on Thursday evening during an awards ceremony which was held in collaboration with the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC). Persaud proclaimed that there has also been a 22% increase in what they had projected so far for this year. This was despite the minor setback during the blockades in Linden. Minister Persaud also used the opportunity to laud the efforts of all miners in the gold and diamond industry, all of whom have made sterling contribution towards Guyana’s economy. “Tonight we are recognizing our miners, those who have performed and excelled in terms of production, and those who do so in keeping with our laws and regulations.” He added that it is also important to recognize the efforts of those who provide employment and those who offer services and noted that other than the miners who were awarded, there are others
Large scale miner Chunilall Baboolall receives an award for his gold production from Minister Persaud’s wife, Kamini. who have done well and continue to do so. Persaud also sought to “clear several misconceptions” about the mining sector. “Some persons have the impression that there are no regulations within the sector, but this is far from the truth.” He lauded the efforts of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission while admitting that there are some areas in which more can be done. The ceremony saw
awards in several categories including best practices and highest production among others. Among the awardees were Alfro Alphonso, Chunilall Baboolall, former Commissioner of GGMC, William Woolford, Works Minister Robeson Benn, Major General Rtd. Joe Singh and Prime Minister Samuel Hinds. The Minister of Amerindian Affairs was also presented with royalties from operators who worked in Amerindian settlements.
YCT launches literacy programme in Agricola By Latoya Giles With the aim of helping to enhance literacy in Guyana, President of the Youth Coalition for Transformation (YCT) Jermaine Grant, has launched a literacy programme in the community of Agricola. Jermaine Grant yesterday told Kaieteur News that the organization has recognized a tremendous need to give back to the community. He said that the entity wanted to give something that would forever change a child’s life. “We did not want to give a meagre gift. We wanted something that would in all be beneficial to them in time to come.” Grant stressed. He explained that the initiative serves to target children primarily between the ages of 8-11 years old, for a period of three months. However, he noted that the programme could extend beyond three months, based on demand and availability of resources. Currently, he said, YCT is funding the entire project, but would welcome the support of corporate donors. Grant went on to state that volunteer teachers who are participating in the activity have been communicating with parents also to get them
YCT President Jermaine Grant interacting with one of the children on board. He said that the teachers have been using a specialized approach with the children, adding that they have observed the need for a “one on one” approach and for more emphasis to be placed on English. “Some of the children just need motivation and that is done through a one-on-one basis. We are focusing on English because that is major. No use rushing to teach a child Mathematics, when the child cannot read properly.”
Grant emphasised that YCT’s ambitions are to extend the programme to other communities where equal demand exists for the improvement of literacy and numeracy, and for other age groups either above or below the ages of 8-11 years to be facilitated and given the needed attention. All children, on being enrolled into the programme, will be provided stationery supplies and snacks on days of attendance.
President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Right Honourable Sir Dennis Byron says there are those in the Caribbean who feel that regional judges lack autonomy, backbone, integrity and morality. This, he emphasised, is the result of the judiciary being influenced and corrupted by politicians. The notion was expressed at the Barbados Annual Judicial Retreat 2012 earlier this month at the Supreme Court Complex, Whitepark Road, Bridgetown, Barbados. “Until Judges exhibit their willingness to stand up to big business, and stop bantering to politicians we the people cannot have confidence in them,” Sir Dennis stressed. Noting that this judgment may be harsh and inaccurate, the CCJ President said this represents the perception of a significant portion of the public, and this must be dealt with. Underscoring that the public deserves some explanation about the performance of the judiciary, since it renders a service to the public, he said it is customary for service organisations to engage in customer relations. “In my view confidence in anything is not automatic. It has to be earned or perhaps learnt. This learning has to be continuous, because as each new generation comes of age it has to develop confidence. This means that the judiciary has to continuously provide information to the public about its performance. It must be our concern to make The Court the most trusted and legitimate institution in our affairs,” Sir Dennis explained. He added that judicial temperament is not a matter of personality, “it is defined by the American Bar Association as having compassion, decisiveness, openmindedness, sensitivity, patience, courtesy, freedom from bias and commitment to justice”. “Judges must show respect for the litigant and their attorneys by treating everyone with dignity. We must be polite and courteous. We must listen carefully to the
CCJ President, Right Hon. Sir Dennis Byron testimony presented and the arguments of counsel. We must show that we genuinely care about the matter being presented. We must convey the attitude of doing our best to decide the case fairly on the evidence presented and on the applicable law.” Sir Dennis further highlighted that when constitutional or statutory law supports the position of an unpopular litigant or group, judges are required to uphold the law in favour of the minority. We have to recognise that sometimes differing interpretations are possible, for ambiguous law is still the law. He said it is unrealistic to expect that judges can discern meaning uninfluenced by personal or political experience. But it is these cases that make the fair and independent judge indispensible to the ultimate triumph of the rule of law. “In small communities the standard of judicial behaviour and accountability ought to be much higher than in large societies where the judges are largely anonymous. In a small community, the judge is always under public scrutiny. He or she is always recognised as the judge. Therefore the standards of behaviour on and off the bench have to be continuously high. The judge has to be like Caesar’s wife, that is to say, above suspicion.” Advising Judges on how that status could be achieved, Sir Dennis said the law would
be corrupted if interest groups, politicians, powerful or wealthy private citizens or public opinion could intimidate a judge into interpreting a law to their liking. “The judge must be as independent as is humanly possible. Judges must have the character, and the backbone to be independent enough to resist external efforts to influence inappropriately their decision making. It is also important that the judiciary as an institution is independent enough to resist encroachments from the other branches of government that could place the judiciary - and the decisions its judges make - under the control of the political branch. On this point the adequacy of judicial salaries, security of tenure, budgets, and working relationships with the other branches of government, among other concerns, are critical to the judiciary’s capacity to preserve its institutional integrity.” He noted that Judges occupy the role of umpires and their credibility turns on their neutrality. “To preserve their neutrality they must neither prejudge matters that come before them, nor harbour bias for or against parties in those matters.” Sir Dennis said it is scientifically established that everyone, including judges, has unconscious biases. “It is therefore very important that judiciaries expose their judges to training in the social context of their adjudicative function. There is a well-developed curriculum and expertise of training in this area. Therefore judges are required to recuse themselves not only when the judge has a personal bias or prejudice concerning a party, but also when a judge’s impartiality might reasonably be questioned. Appearances matter, because the public’s perception of how the courts are performing affects its confidence in the judicial system.” He added this is critical, because the judiciary is not directly accountable to the (continued on page 18)
Measures moving apace to reform ... From page 11 the second spot (after the GPHC). He added that the impacting status of the hospital was linked to development in the area of education and service delivery, the latter having diminished in recent times. “One of the challenges is that it is so close to Georgetown, and a lot of times people bypass the services there. Of course some people
would’ve had previous experiences where the hospital might not have been working at capacity and did not respond as it should have.” We need to address some of these issues and try to get everyone back on track and build people’s confidence in that facility.” In this regard, efforts have been directed towards pressing the Region to under-
take infrastructural work among other things. Dr. Persaud disclosed that discussions have already been engaged with officials such as the Regional Health Officer, the Director of Standards and Technical Services and the Laboratory Coordinator, all of whom have been working towards the improvement of the hospital.
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‘Witness Project-Guyana’ kids Immigration TALK: rewarded with Kaieteur Falls tour Questions & Answers By: Attorney Gail S. Seeram Through this “Question & Answer” column, our goal is to answer your immigration questions. Many of you have questions on backlog time and eligibility – we seek to clarify these issues and more. We appreciate your comments and questions. If you have a question that you would like answered in this column, please email: Gail@GailLaw.com.
The children awaiting departure at the Ogle Airport In an effort to reward the 23 children of ‘Witness Project-Guyana’ for their roles in trying to stop violence against women and children, Trans Guyana Airways on Thursday, last, awarded them an all-paid expenses trip to the Kaieteur Falls According to Ms. Margaret Clemons, the head of the foundation under which the project is being executed, the members, all of whom are children, are working to send a bold message to adults that violence against women and children must end. She added that the children have also been working on the Witness Project to eliminate genderbased and child-directed violence via art. The objective of the project is “to draw attention and spark conversations about the effects of violence on society’s most vulnerable and impressionable witnesses—children”. These children are the same ones who painted various sceneries on the seawall, with each painted picture reflecting their lives. Ms. Clemons is of the belief that in order to achieve change, one needs to find innovative solutions, and to think innovatively, one needs exposure. And as such, providing exposure and various perspectives into a range of
issues is what the children need. “We gave them cameras and told them to take pictures of people and capture their stories. Some of them even interviewed the Canadian High Commissioner, Mr. David Devine” Clemons said. As it relates to the Kaieteur Falls trip, Ms. Clemons told this publication that if the children see for themselves, the site which is considered our national treasure, they would become keener on preserving it. “It would no longer be just a picture in a book, but a live majestic miracle that they are being tasked to keep that way for future generations”. Tariq Mohammad, one of the participants, in speaking
Scotsburg accident leaves teen critical A teen driver lost control of the car he was driving and it collided with another lad’s bicycle late Thursday night on the Scotsburg Public Road, Corriverton, Berbice. The pedal cyclist is currently in critical condition. Around 20:00hrs, the car owned by a Muslim priest and being driven by his 18-yearold son, both of whom live at Number 74 Village on the Corentyne, was proceeding south along the Eastern
Ten shot, 2 killed near ... From page 9 Batman film “The Dark Knight Rises” in Aurora, Colorado, killing 12 people and wounding 58. On Aug. 5, a gunman killed six people and critically wounded three at a Sikh temple outside Milwaukee before police shot him dead in an attack authorities treated as an act of domestic terrorism. This was the second highprofile shooting incident in two weeks in New York’s tourist-heavy midtown Manhattan. On Aug. 12 New
to Kaieteur News about their project, said that while he was not sure what the aim was at first, he has evolved, and is now able to assist his peers and those in his school and community witnessing violence. Some of the other children believe that they were “lucky” to have witnessed some form of violence in their homes and community, as that has motivated them in their fight to eliminate all forms of violence. A representative of Trans Guyana Travel told this publication that “Trans Guyana is very pleased and happy to have given these children an opportunity to see the most magnificent part of their country.”
York City police shot and killed a knife-wielding suspect as he sought to evade them through Saturday afternoon traffic and pedestrians in Times Square. The Empire State Building was the world’s tallest building for 40 years from its completion in 1931 until construction of the World Trade Center. Following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, it was again the tallest building in the city, though was recently surpassed by a new tower under construction at the World Trade Center.
carriageway, when pedal cyclist Ebin Rose of Race Course, Corriverton who was towing Devon Nakhul of Number 77 Housing Scheme, rode out of a cross street and into the path of the vehicle. On seeing the bicycle, the driver reportedly applied brakes, lost control, and collided with the duo. They were picked up in a semi-conscious state and rushed to the Skeldon Public Hospital where Nakhul was treated for abrasions about the body and discharged. Rose, however, had head injuries and a fractured right leg. He was transferred to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital, where his condition was listed as critical. During the night (Thursday) he was transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation. His father subsequently took him to the Woodlands Hospital for additional tests to be carried out. Ebin Rose was still in an unconscious state up to press time. The driver is in police custody assisting with investigations.
Question #1: I went in the American Embassy two times for a visitor visa and because I don’t have kids they did not issue me a visa. But you see my problem is that I have a fertility problem and I can’t have kids. Does this mean that I can never get a visa ‘cause I can’t have kids. Answer #1: Besides strong family ties (such as a spouse and children), the E m b a s s y a l s o looks for strong financial, property, and employment ties to Guyana before issuing a visitor visa. Family ties is not the only factor considered. Question #2: M y grandfather is a U.S citizen. My mom has no proof, only his name is on her birth certificate. She don’t know anything about him, but my grandmother told her when she was born her father took her to the U.S. Embassy and registered her birth. He told my grandmother to take her back to the U.S Embassy when she was 18 years old. My grandmother never did and my mom is 36 years old now. The question is if he did register her what can she do? Answer #2: Y o u r mother can inquire at the U.S.
Embassy if her U.S. citizen father registered her birth as a child born abroad to a U.S. citizen. If not, then she is not a U.S. citizen. If she was registered then the U.S. Embassy will advise her of the proper paperwork to complete. Question #3: M y question to you is that I am a green card holder and wish to spend most of my time in Guyana. What are the immigration issues surrounding this issue. Secondly, can I stay out of the USA and still be eligible for citizenship and, if so, how long can this be? Answer #3: Remaining out of the U.S. for extended periods of time can result in you losing your green card. You must spend 1825 days continuously in the U.S. (among other requirements) to qualify for U.S. citizenship. Continuously means no one trip for more than 6 months outside the U.S. – which will break continuity of your residency for citizenship
Gail S. Seeram purposes. Question #4: My mother is a US citizen and she filed for two children and myself under 21 years of age. The date of the interview is very soon; I would like to know what I have to take with me to the Embassy. Answer #4: T h e Embassy will send you an appointment letter but you will take your medical exam. The other documents should have been submitted already to the visa center (such as police clearance, copy of passport, certified birth certificates, certified marriage certificate, affidavit of support, etc.).
Region Eight REO accused of “frustrating ... From page 9 REO impeding development were cited in a letter to Harsawack and copied to the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary. The letter, which was dispatched in June, included unfinished road works, refusal to share resources, and inadequate communication with the Council. Crawford opined that residents of Region Eight should not suffer because they voted a particular way. “Whether the Government controls the Region or an opposition party, the residents of Region Eight are as much Guyanese
as residents of Regions Five or Six. And the Governmentappointed REO must not be encouraged and allowed to penalise the residents of Region Eight,” Crawford stressed. He noted that residents of Region Eight do not want to take the same route residents of Region 10 recently took before their concerns were addressed by Government. “Government must note that the Region has serious concerns and the REO must not continue to frustrate the Council’s efforts to address these concerns,” Crawford said.
CCJ President stresses ... From page 17 electorate, and thus is more vulnerable to public suspicion. “If the public loses faith in a judiciary, the obvious solution will be for the executive or the legislature to intervene to the detriment of judicial independence and the rule of law that judicial independence makes possible. “This has recently occurred in Guyana. In that country, due to a perception of persistent delay in judgment delivery the legislature passed legislation regulating the time that judges must take to deliver judgments, and providing for a disciplinary process which involves the parliament. I do not support the involvement
of the legislature in judicial affairs but can we demand that this unsatisfactory state of affairs is revoked unless we can also say that the judiciary has itself introduced internal regulatory processes to address unacceptable performance standards?” the CCJ President questioned. “The public should realize that judicial independence is not a privilege of the judge; its manifestations are not simply perks of office. Judicial independence is a right of the citizen. It is the way in which the constitutional guarantee of fair and impartial justice is honoured. Therefore the citizen should cherish and fight for it, just as the judge must exhibit it at all times.” He however noted that
judicial independence must have its limits. “While we do not want judges to be dependent on any individual or group that might impair their capacity to apply the law fairly and without favoritism, neither do we want judges to exercise power arbitrarily. Judicial independence must be tempered with judicial accountability. This idea must not be misused in the service of those who would obliterate judicial independence and the rule of law by intimidating judges to reach results that are popular with the public. Accountability should be defined more narrowly, to serve the principles of a good judicial system.”
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‘Flying Fishes’... From back page 09:00hrs today in what should decide the eventual winners. The Trinidadians will depend heavily on Brian Yates, Leslie Charles, Compton Welsh, Anthony Modeste, Kurt Ross, Pat John, Eugene Capriata and Adolphus Alexander. Barbados starts this round comfortably poised with a positive 9 aggregate, while Trinidad enters with an aggregate of negative four. Should Barbados defeat Trinidad, then the local team could clinch the second place spot. However, the ‘Hummingbirds’ must triumph by four points to retain their crown. It’s almost like the Duckworth/Lewis scenario. Only this time, no amount of rain could prevent the ‘Flying Fishes’ or the ‘Humming Birds’ from soaring off with the prestigious prize. An interesting battle looms.
Guyana’s women secures silver, Men... From back page Torres 11-7, 9-11, 8-11, 11-7 and 6-11; Lowe lost to Maria Maldonado 3-0, 11-6, 11-6 and119; Cummings, in a crucial match, defeated Lizzette Maldonado by a 3-0 margin 7-11, 1012 and 8-11; Lowe closed proceedings with a hard fought victory over Nicole Diaz Torres 3-2 margin 8-11, 6-11, 11-6, 12-10 and 9-11. Men’s Results On the Men’s side, the team did not have a good showing, failing to advance out of the group after being paired in Group III with French Guiana and hosts Dominican Republic. The team, playing with Paul Meusa, Nigel Bryan and Joel Alleyne, lost to Dominican Republic by a 3-0 margin with all players losing in straight sets.
Saturday August 25, 2012 ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19): It may be difficult to summon enthusiasm for your personal life when you’re so busy at work. Finding fulfilment will be difficult unless you adjust the balance. ******************************** TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20): Don’t put all of your eggs into one basket, especially where a job is concerned. Your situation may be secure now, but that won’t be the case in the long-term future. ******************************** GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUN 20): For the past few years, your career has resembled a roller coaster ride. Most people wouldn’t be able to handle the uncertainty, but you seem to thrive on it. ******************************** CANCER (JUN 21 - JUL 22): If you’re forced to choose between your family and an intimate relationship, choose the latter. Otherwise, bitterness and resentment will set in. You’ve always been eager to win your relatives’ approval, but that may not be possible now. ******************************** LEO (JUL 23 - AUG 22): Someone may be pressuring you to relinquish your rights with regard to a joint financial account. This should be a red flag that something is not quite right. Go over your bank statements with a finetoothed comb ******************************** VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22): A lover or close associate could give you the strength you need to leave a bad situation. You’re tired of being pigeon-holed. If that means leaving a dead-end job or ending a suffocating relationship, so be it.
LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22): Acquiring creature comforts has always been a big priority for you. Recently, though, you’ve noticed expensive purchases haven’t dulled that emotional ache inside. Fulfilling personal relationships can provide the contentment you seek. ******************************** SCORPIO (OCT 23 NOV 21): You may not have answers to questions that are being posed to you. This is incredibly embarrassing. Instead of getting defensive, admit your ignorance. Ask your employer to get you some training. ******************************** SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21): As far as your sex life is concerned; it could be a lot better. You’ve always been a very physical person, and when you’re not able to act on your desires, you become irritable. ******************************** CAPRICORN (DEC 22 JAN 19): It feels as though you’re giving everything and getting nothing in return with a close relationship. Before you lash out at your partner, consider whether you’ve turned away from help in the past. ******************************** AQUARIUS (JAN 20 FEB 18): Resist the urge to isolate from colleagues, especially if a project becomes fraught with complications. I t ’s important to exercise teamwork skills now. ******************************** PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20): Friends are putting a lot of pressure on you, and you’re not responding favourably. If you need a little more space, just say so. There’s no need to get defensive.
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Rain forces Cardiff abandonment BBC - Rain forced the first one-day international between England and South Africa to be abandoned after only 5.3 overs were possible in Cardiff. South Africa won the toss and elected to field but play only started at 15:00 BST with a reduced 24-over game. After one wide was bowled, more rain reduced the game to 23 overs per side. Ian Bell hit two sixes in his 26 not out from 18 balls as England progressed to 37-0 before the rain returned and this time, no resumption was possible. The “no result” means England remain above the
Spinners put India in firm control HYDERABAD, India (Reuters) - India spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Pragyan Ojha scythed down New Zealand’s top half to put the hosts in firm control of the opening test at the close of the second day on Friday. At stumps, the visitors were 106 for five, trailing India by 332 runs in their first innings. James Franklin (31) and Kruger van Wyk (nought) were at the crease for New Zealand. Scores: New Zealand 106 for 5 (Williamson 32, Franklin 31*, van Wyk 0*) trail India 438 (Pujara 159, Dhoni 73, Patel 4-100) by 332 runs.
Proteas at the top of the International Cricket Council’s one-day rankings table. The rain began to fall shortly before the scheduled start time of 10:15 BST, and the game finally got underway at the fifth attempt at 15:00. After another brief interruption, a 23-over match commenced only 20 minutes before the cut-off time off 13:32. England could only score four runs off the first three powerplay overs, but Bell then stepped up the scoring rate as he and captain Alastair
Cook hit 12 from left-arm seamer Lonwabo Tsotsobe’s second over and 16 off the final over of the powerplay. Bell, who is not in the England squad for the ICC World Twenty20, hit two fours and two sixes in his 18-ball innings, the pick of which was a straight hit six over mid-off off the bowling of Morne Morkel. The second game of the five-match series is at Southampton on Tuesday. Scores: England 37 for 0 v South Africa - Match abandoned.
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VEHICLES FOR SALE Just arrived: Allion and Premio, tel: 624-2000, 622-1610 SV40 Silver grey Camry Rims, A/C & alarm Call: 6171300
CAKES & PASTRIES Courses in cake decoration, pastry making & cookery, tel: 670-0798. Also Wedding dresses for sale.
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 Unregistered Allion, IST & PLL 212 Call: 609-8188
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
1 Allion, 1 IST, 1 Rav4, 1 45150 Leyland Daff, 1 55-210 Leyland HIAB Call Archie 624-1343, 664-2755
Leading Auto, Unregistered Allion, Premio, Spacio, Runx, IST Call: 677-7666, 610-7666
Fully furnished 1 & 2 bedrooms apartments AC, Hot water, internet US$40 nightly. Contact 231-6721 & 674-8300. Long & short term 1 Bedroom house, large living room and kitchen, suit couple Call: 688-3810 between 2am-5pm Fully furnished short term apartments, Eccles Call: 6797139 Stevedore Scheme , North Ruimveldt , three bedroom flat (rental for one month) $40,000 monthly Call: 6123194,223-8258 FOR SALE / RENT American Pool Table Call: 277-0578 TAXI SERVICE Airport Taxi $3800 Call: 6149246
20X40 Two flat concrete building @ Kitty. Price $22M Negotiable to be seen Call: 668-9512, 223-2570
1 ½ acre, 48ftx1300ft V/Hoop Call: 627-9351
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 79 William Street, Kitty, price negotiable Call: 662-5114
New Generac 2700 PSI & Honda 3100 PSI Power pressure washer Call: 6148564, 680-0862 One horse & cart Call: 6504421
VEHICLES FOR SALE
Toyota Corolla Wagon, PLL series, excellent condition, asking $1.6M Call: 625-2466
1 Mitsubishi Lancer, 3.5 ton open back canter Call: 6269254, 264-2582
RZ BJJ 6568 Call: 668-6956
Leading Auto Unregistered, Toyota Tundra 2004 Loaded Call: 677-7666/610-7666
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
GX620 Honda Welder Generator, 20HP, 14.9kw, 614cc, 270 amps, 2002 Toyota Tundra Call: 6115114, 220-4495 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 One Nissan FB13 Wagon, sick gear Call: 645-0025 1-192 Toyota Carina $860,000 Tel: 680-0143 1- Noah , unregistered $2.5M negotiable , 1- Toyota Wish $2.850 Tel: 648-6869
Lance Armstrong ‘stripped’ of Tour de France titles and banned BBC - Lance Armstrong has been stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and given a lifetime ban by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). The US cyclist opted not to contest USADA drugs charges, saying he is tired of fighting the allegations. He strongly denies doping. The International Cycling Union (UCI), the world governing body, is yet to say if it intends to follow USADA’s lead. It previously backed Armstrong’s bid to challenge USADA powers over the sport. The USADA says 10 of Armstrong’s former team-mates are prepared to testify against him. On Monday, he failed in
FOR SALE Pallet jacks 2.5 ton, power tools, car mats, car seat covers etc wholesale & retail Call: 614-8564, 680-0862 VACANCY IT Manager must have degree in computer. Call: 2200401-3 or email: recuruitment guyana@qualfon.com Hire Car Drivers wanted preferably from E.C.D Contact A-1 Taxi: 220-1000. Yellow cars with drivers wanted
1 Toyota NZE Corolla PLL series Call: 642-6664
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
FOR SALE Games for PS2 $900, PSP $900, Xbox 360 $2,600, PS3 $2,600 Call: 265-3231, 672-2566
Toyota Alex 2004 white, mags, never registered Call: 269-0432, 686-0323
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
9 Acres of land-Chicken farm completed with everything to rare 25,000 chickens, fully equipped $65M Call: 6626212
Leading Technology, Toshiba Laptop-wholesale & retail Call:648-6600 G-Touring wagon, PLL series, price negotiable. Owner leaving country Call: 629-5727
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LAND FOR SALE
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Toyota RAV4,excellent condition, fully loaded, female driven Call: 624-3350 LEARN TO DRIVE Soman & Sons Driving School, First Federation Building Call: 225-4858, 6445166, 622-2872, 615-0964
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Unregistered Tundra tt 100 and Tacoma Call: 265-2103, 645-9860
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Saturday August 25, 2012
One scrap Model M truck, complete with winch Call: 690-2793 Trally to accommodate bobcat & excavator 8’’-10’’x175’’ Call: 644-8610, 688-0240 Playstation3 & Xbox360 original game disc. ‘Ninja Gaiden Max Payne 3’etc, low prices Call: 609-8132 (Max)
1 Driver salesman with lorry licence Call: 220-1500, 6144626
RABBITS FOR SALE CALL: 600-0814
Survival Shopping Complex, 173 Sheriff Street needs supervisors, evening cashiers and cleaners Call: 227-5286-90
MAC STUDIO FIX POWDERS $7,900, SACHA 2in1 $2,000 MAKE UP – top Brands, BLACK OPAL $2,700 Tel :647 -1773
Driver for party rental service, within the vicinity of Parka to V/Hoop, must be able to work flexible hours. Tel # 638-1627
Used landline phones for disposal. Any reasonable offer accepted Call: 225-1315 ext 2166
One (1) hairdresser and one (1) nail technician Call Amanda/Odessa 675-2325, 679-4954 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 6-weeks course in designing/ dressmaking. Call Sharmela: 225- 2598, 6410784
New Sony 1-7 DVD/CD duplicator $100,000, used laptops $80,000 Tel: 2341473,621-7497 Granite, various colors, size 2"x8" with backsplash, generators & cement mixers Call: 223-0943 Mon-Fri 9am4pm 19Ft Bass tracker, boat with trailer in excellent condition Call: 223-0943 Mon-Fri 9am4pm Property at Diamond, New Scheme, price $30million negotiable Call: 612-2697 1 Mitsubishi L200 4X4 D/ Cabs 2500cc PGG series Call: 225-3553
Lance Armstrong his attempt to block the charges in a US federal court. He claimed USADA was acting beyond its remit and had offered “corrupt inducements” to other riders to testify against him. Lance Armstrong spoke about the drug allegations in February 2011. “If I thought for one moment that by participating in USADA’s process, I could confront these allegations in a fair setting and - once and for all put these charges to rest, I would jump at the chance,” Armstrong added. Armstrong, who survived testicular cancer prior to his record-breaking Tour wins, said he would now be focusing on working with his cancer charity. In a statement USADA claimed it had clear evidence that Armstrong had taken performance-enhancing drugs. It alleges he used banned substances, including the blood-booster erythropoietin (EPO), steroid and blood transfusions, as far back as 1996. “The evidence against Lance Armstrong arose from disclosures made to USADA by more than a dozen witnesses who agreed to testify and provide evidence about their first-hand experience and/or knowledge of the doping activity of those involved in the USPS Conspiracy as well as analytical data,” the statement read. “As part of the investigation Mr Armstrong was invited to meet with USADA and be truthful about his time on the USPS team but he refused.” Throughout the case, the UCI had challenged USADA’s jurisdiction over the sport, and has the option of appealing against the ruling to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The Tour de France organisers said they would wait for an outcome in any stand-off between USADA and the UCI before taking action.
Saturday August 25, 2012
Kaieteur News
Leaders Guyana battle Barbados in key top of the table match today Bridgetown, Barbados — There was no play in the fourth round of matches in the West Indies Cricket Board’s Under-19 50-over tournament on Thursday due to heavy rain, attention will now focus on today’s fifth round. The inclement weather associated with Tropical Storm Isaac continued on Wednesday night and Thursday morning which left all the grounds waterlogged. The result left Guyana as lead the standings with three rounds of matches left. The Guyanese are on 18.5 points matches from four matches – two wins, two no results. They are closely followed by defending champions Barbados on 17.5 points from three matches – two wins, one no result. The two teams will meet in a top-of-thetable clash at the Foursquare Oval from 9:00am (8 am Jamaica Time) in what promises to be a key battle and a keen contest. Both teams will be seeking to win the match to give them the edge heading to the remaining matches. Guyana came close in the three day format and would be keen to return home with the limited overs crown. POINTS STANDINGS Guyana 18.5 (4 matches) Barbados 17.5 (3 matches) T&T 11.5 (4 matches) Jamaica 9.5 (3 matches) Americas 8.5 (3 matches) Windwards 7.0 (3 matches) Leewards 4.5 (4 matches)
UPCOMING MATCHES Round 5 – Saturday, August 25 T&T vs Jamaica at Banks Brewery SC, Wildey ICC America vs Windwards at LIME SC, Wildey Barbados vs Guyana at Foursquare Oval BYE: Leewards Round 6 – Monday, August 27 Guyana vs Leewards at LIME SC, Wildey Jamaica vs ICC Americas at Foursquare Oval Windwards vs Barbados at Kensington Oval BYE: T&T Round 7 – Wednesday, August 29 ICC Americas vs T&T at The Pine Basin Leewards vs Windwards at Kensington Oval Barbados vs Jamaica at Bayfield BYE: Guyana
1: 9:30am-Floodlights vs Front Liners Masters. 1:30pmNever lose vs Bedi Ramjewan Masters. Pitch 2: 9:30amTrophy Stall B vs Challengers. 11:30am-Farm vs Success Warriors. 1:30pm-Herstelling vs L.B.I. Top Gun. Pitch 3: 9:30am-Regal Champs vs Fazal Kayume Angels. 11:00am-4R Lioness vs Lady Jaguars. 12:30pm-Regal
Champs vs Lady Jaguars. 2:00pm-4R Lioness vs Fazal Kayume Angels. Please call Wayne Jones (organizer) at 650-1790 for further information. For fixtures, call Khalid Baksh at 618-1905 (Essequibo), Ray Ashraf Jahoor at 626-4956 (East Berbice) and Robby Saywack at 660-0049 (West Berbice/Mahaicony).
New Amsterdam United win U-13 football competition in Berbice New Amsterdam United continue to add silverware to their already bulging collection with another victory in a youth competition which was played recently in Berbice. In the U13 three team round-robin competition, which was played at the Scott Church ground New Amsterdam, United played unbeaten to take the top spot from Hearts of Oak Masters and new comers Barsa All Stars. In results of the games played, NA United first whipped Hearts of Oak Masters 4-1 with Jamal Mc Almond and Orin Glen striking two each. Devon George responded for the losers. In game two Hearts of Oak and new comers Barsa All Stars played to a nil all draw. NA United then returned to ease past Barsa All Stars 1-
Neal & Massy launches second 10k Road Race - stakeholders call for increased participation
GFSCA Nationwide Male/Female Softball tourney starts tomorrow The Guyana Floodlights Softball Cricket Association (GFSCA) tournament sponsored by Mike’s Pharmacy, Ariel Enterprise, Trophy Stall, Survival, Ramchand Auto Spares, Motor Trend, and Petama Enterprise, begins tomorrow, Sunday, August 26. Fixtures: Demerara: Cyril Potter College ground: Pitch
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0 with Joshua Butts being the man on target. The game was played as part of the Hearts of Oak Annual summer camp programme. At the presentation ceremony that followed, NA United received the winning trophy while Barsa All Stars and Hearts of Oak also received trophies for their effort. In the individual category, players
from NA United took away all the prizes available. Best Goalkeeper Tyreese Hall, Best Defender was St Shaquan Durant, Best midfielder award went to Orin Glen, while Jamal McAlmont was awarded the best striker prize. They all received medals. Another tournament is planned shortly. Neil Humphrey was the coordinator.
The Neal and Massy Group yesterday launched the second edition of what is commonly known as the AinLim 10km Road Race and 3km Fitness Walk/Jog at its Ruimveldtbased location with stakeholders urging mass participation on September 9 at 6am. The first race was held last year and based on that success, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Neal & Massy Group, Deo Persaud indicated that every effort was made to ensure that the race returns to the Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG) calendar. “As a group, we have an interest in health and wellness in our country; as responsible corporate citizens we are using this event as a means of giving back to our community,” Persaud said, as he called on all and sundry to be part of the growing road race and walk. “We want to continue this partnership with the AAG and we want to continue to develop that,” Persaud indicated. The Group’s CEO committed to full participation in all segments of the event from the company’s staff, stating that they have an internal competition. The road race will dole out a top prize of
Guyana continues Squash dominance Guyana’s Men and Ladies teams have establish themselves as the squads to beat by winning both of their matches on the second day of pool play at the Caribbean Squash Championships in Trinidad and Tobago. The Men’s team beat OECS 5-0 to win Pool B and move into the semifinals where they were down to play Barbados for an opportunity to compete in the finals on today. Richard Chin beat Jules Snagg 12/10, 11/6, 11/2, Alex Arjoon beat Kevin Hannaway 13/11, 11/6, 11/7, Julian Chin beat Kevin Bailey 11/9, 11/5, 11/7, Jamal Callender beat Shane Slater 11/4, 11/7, 11/8 and Deje Dias beat Jason Dole 11/2, 11/5, 11/4.
Narayan Ramdhani & Omari Joseph defeated Leon Cassie & Jerome Charles (Trinidad): 20-22, 21-17, 21-17 Under-17 Girls Singles Round 1: Greer Jackson defeated Ferdelys Fabian (Dominican Republic): 21-14, 21-19
OECS finished 2nd in Pool B and will play Trinidad and Tobago in the second semifinals. The Ladies continued their unbeaten streak in the round robin format by trouncing host country Trinidad and Tobago 4-1. Nicolette Fernandes demolished T&T number one Kerrie Sample 11/2, 11/4, 11/ 3, Ashley Khalil beat former T&T national champion Rhea Khan 11/2, 11,4, 6/11, 11/5, Mary Fung-a-Fat lost to Charlotte Knaggs 11/5, 11/13, 8/11, 9/11, while Victoria Arjoon beat Jessica Scott 11/ 4, 9/11, 11/5, 11/6 and Ashley DeGroot beat Johanna Augustus 9/11, 11/7, 11/7, 11/ 2. The Ladies have now won all their matches to date and
will play Barbados in the finals today. The Veterans team struggled in their matches as they start all their ties with a two match deficit by not having any representatives in the two ladies categories. They lost to favourites T&T as the three men lost their matches. Unfortunately for the vets, they also had to play in the afternoon and lost 2-1 to one of the favorites OECS with Dennis Dias winning the only match of the day. Dias made short work of Ken Adamson with the score of 11/8, 11/1, 11/4. The Vets team continued their uphill battle by playing powerhouse Barbados yesterday and closing with Jamaica today.
GCA Cricket set for this weekend Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) Carib Beer / Friends of Cricket Heroes Cup first Division two-Day Competition and the New Building Society (NBS) Trophy second Division 40overs Competition are scheduled to be played this weekend in the city.
Priyanna Ramdhani leads Guyanese... From page 23 Bryan Castro (Dominican Republic): 21-11, 21-7 Under-15 Boys Singles Round 2: Narayan Ramdhani defeated Jehu Gaskin (Barbados): 21-14, 21-16 Under-15 Boys Doubles Round 1:
$75,000 with second place taking home $60,000, third place $40,000, fourth place $15,000 and fifth place $10,000 in the male and female open groups, with a trophy accompanying each cash prize. The top three prizes for the Masters 35 years and above and 40-55 years are $40,000, $20,000 and $15,000 while the Masters 55 years and above take home $25,000, $15,000 and $7,500. Juniors take home $50,000, $30,000, $20,000, $10,000 and $5,000 respectively for both male and female categories. President of the AAG, Colin Boyce also joined in the calls for an increased participation when he said that staff of other companies, ministries and other stakeholders should support the event that is not just limited to Neal & Massy Group staff and club athletes. Alika Morgan and Cleveland Forde are the defending female and male champions respectively in the race, which will attract a quality field of seasoned athletes once again. Entries are expected to close on September 3 at ‘Olympic House’, Kingston. (Edison Jefford)
Under-17 Girls QuarterFinals: Greer Jackson lost to Rugshaar Ishaak (Suriname): 21-11, 21-10 Under-19 Boys Singles Round 1: Kevin Quaicoe lost to Hector Perez (Dominican Republic): 21-8, 21-9
Fixtures for 25th & 26th August, 2012. Carib Beer / Friends of Cricket Heroes Cup - 1st Division 2-Day Competition GNIC vs Malteenoes SC at the Malteenoes ground, GDF vs GYO at the GDF ground and DCC vs Everest CC at the Everest ground. New Building Society Trophy – 2nd Division 40overs Competition Saturday, 25th August Zone A: GNIC vs 3rd Class at the GNIC ground, Everest vs Vikings at the GYO ground and GCC vs GYO at the GCC ground while GDF draws the bye. Saturday, 25th August Zone B: DCC vs TSC at the DCC
ground, MSC vs UG at the UG ground and MYO vs Police at the MYO ground while Ace Warriors draws the bye. Sunday, 26th August – Zone A: 3rd Class vs GCC at the GCC ground, Vikings vs GYO at the GYO ground and GDF vs GNIC at the GNIC ground while Everest draws the bye. Sunday, 26th August – Zone B: MSC vs MYO at the MYO ground, Police vs Ace Warriors at the WMCA ground and TSC vs UG at the UG ground. These are the First Two Rounds of matches in the New Building Society Trophy competition. The competition was launched on 14th May 2012 but the weather prevented an earlier start.
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Saturday August 25, 2012
“If you believe you can achieve” - Clive Lloyd tells youths at ECCB Academy closing Former West Indies Captain and IMC on Cricket in Guyana Chairman Dr Clive Lloyd told the participants yesterday at the closing ceremony of the 11th East Coast Cricket Board (ECCB) at Lusignan that, ‘If you believe you can achieve’. The powerful left-hander nicknamed the ‘super cat’ for his cat like agility in his First Class playing days which spanned from 1963-1986, urged the 22 students to learn the rudiments of the game and aim to play for the West Indies. Lloyd who turns 68 on August 31 told the five girls among this year’s participants that the West Indies women are doing very well at the International level and reminded that they now have contracts. He said females can now make a living from cricket. Lloyd who scored 19 centuries and averaged 46.67 from 110 Tests, said a healthy
Clive Lloyd and the EECB executives with the participants of the 11th ECCB Cricket Academy at Lusignan yesterday. community makes a healthy nation and feels an error does not become a mistake unless you refuse to correct it. The former Guyana Skipper feels that among other things Sports provide healthy
challenges and wholesome development. “A healthy mind is often a by product of a healthy body”, Lloyd said adding that education is also very important to success as is the proper administration of
GCA David Persaud Investments trophy competition...
Reece grabs 5 for 18 to help DCC ‘B’ overcome TSC ‘A’ Caville Reece led Demerara Cricket Club “B” to a 6 wicket win over Transport SC “A” at the DCC ground as play in the Georgetown Cricket Association’s David Persaud Investments trophy Under-19 competition continued last week. Transport SC “A” batting first made 85 all out in 24 overs. S. Khan made 20 runs. Bowling for Demerara CC “B”: Caville Reece took 5 wickets for 18 runs. In reply Demerara CC “B” scored 88 runs for 4 wickets in 19.3 overs. K. Savory made 33 runs not out. Bowling for Transport SC “A”: K. Hetsberger took 1 wicket for 13 runs. In another match – St Stanislaus College vs Everest CC at the MYO ground Everest CC won by 9 wickets. St Stanislaus College batting first made 81 all out in 28.1 overs. C. Gaspar made 26 runs. Bowling for Everest CC: R. Dhanraj took 3 wickets for 18 runs and N. Rasheed took 3 for 33. In reply Everest CC scored 82 for 1 wicket. Sherfain Rutherford made 34 runs not out and S. Ramdass made 21 not out. Malteenoes SC vs Gandhi Youth Organisation at the MSC ground - Malteenoes SC won by 9 wickets. Gandhi Youth Organisation batting
Caville Reece first made 98 for 8 wickets in 22 overs. S. Roopnarine made 27 runs. Bowling for Malteenoes: S. Williams took 2 wickets for 8 runs. There were 3 run outs in the innings. In reply Malteenoes SC scored 100 for 1wicket in 16 overs. N. Barker made 61 runs not out and V. Norton 18 not out. 3rd Class vs Queen’s College at the GNIC ground 3rd Class won by 3 wickets. Queen’s College batting first made 134 all out in 33 overs. A. Ali made 35 runs, B. Cummings 26 and S. Rutherford 21. Bowling for 3rd Class: K. Price took 6 wickets for 9 runs, S. Garnett took 2 for 27 and S. Fraser 2 for 43. In reply 3rd Class scored 135 for 7 wickets in 24 overs. A. O’Neil made 66 runs not out and D. Muniram made 22. Bowling for Queen’s College:
S. Rutherford took 3 wickets for 29 runs and P. Christie took 2 for 20. Bel Air Texaco vs Transport SC “B” at the GYO ground - Bel Air Texaco won by 94 runs. Bel Air Texaco batting first made 187 for 8 wickets in 40 overs. P. Sanicharran made 50 and T. Pooran made 42 runs and A. Rampersaud 24. Bowling for Transport SC “B”: W. Bacchus took 2 wickets for 19 runs, S. Lovell took 2 for 25 runs and C. Barlow took 2 for 27. In reply Transport SC “B” was dismissed for 93 runs in 29.3 overs. S. Lovell made 24 runs. Bowling for Bel Air Texaco: A. Rampersaud took 2 wickets for 18 runs. Georgetown CC vs Demerara CC “A” at the GCC ground - Georgetown CC won by 3 wickets. Demerara CC “A” batting first made 74 runs all out in 33 overs. M. Shalim made 20 runs. Bowling for Georgetown CC: D. Lord took 3 wickets for 4 runs, A. Doman took 3 for 15 and B. Bailey 3 for 17. In reply Georgetown CC scored 76 runs for 7 wickets in 23 overs. A. Doman made 25 runs. The competition will continue on Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th August with matches in Group A.
the various Boards and Associations. Lloyd said the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) must be elected by a free and fair means with duly qualified persons being involved. Lloyd thinks the GCB must oversee a National Cricket Academy while it is imperative that in addition to the ‘usual manner’ it is imperative that sponsorship from cooperate Guyana and non-governmental entities be acquired as there is a change to the present system in Guyana for cricket development. President of the ECCB Bissoon Singh
informed that despite the inclement weather the students were exposed to a wealth of knowledge over the last two weeks and described the academy as a tremendous success. “You are in a much better position to be role models in your communities and to live better lives than you were two weeks ago,” Bissoon, a former GCB Vice-President, told the youths. Bissoon urged the students to share what they have learned with friends and their communities and to never stop working.
“I want to thank the parents for their investment in sending their children here and I encourage you to aim to play for Guyana,” Bissoon said. Historian Tota Mangar spoke of the benefits of the Academy and stressed that in addition to the technical aspects of cricket the youths should have learnt other important aspects of life skills. Mangar said unlike in the old days when cricket was played as recreation for the white slave masters, cricket is now very commercialized and serious business. Academy Coordinator former Guyana fast bowler Robert ‘pacer’ Adonis in his report stated that due to the rain the Academy was ‘pushed back’ from July to August resulting in a reduction in the number of participants from previous years. Six participants spoke of their experiences at the Academy while each student received a certificate of participation and a gift package of exercise books from the EECB. The outstanding students at the Academy which ran from August 14-24, received trophies donated by the Trophy Stall in Bourda Market.
Banks Malta 11-race cycle programme set for National Park today National Cycling Coach, Hassan Mohamed MS has organized an 11-Race Cycle Programme for today at the National Park Circuit. The programme commences at 09:00hrs and is sponsored by Malta Supreme with the compliments of Banks DIH Limited Events 12 t0 14 yrs Boys and Girls Veteran U – 50 yrs Veteran O – 50 yrs Veteran O – 60 yrs Juveniles Upright Cyclists
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as a part of the Teach Them Young programme that is held during the August holidays for the cyclists. Mr. Clayton McKenzie, Brand Manager – Non alcoholic Malts will distribute the prizes to the winning participants. BMX Boys Open BMX Boys 12 to 12 yrs BMX Boys 9 to 12 yrs BMX Boys 6 to 9 yrs School Boys & Invitation
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ACCC Annual Cricket Academy commence Monday Albion Community Centre Cricket Club (ACCC) Annual Cricket Academy is set to commence Monday, August 27, 2012 at Albion Sport Complex. The annual cricket Academy, which was reschedule twice due to Berbice Expo at Albion Sport Complex, will cater for 75 youths between the ages of 7 to 19 and will be under the watchful eyes of Mr. Vemen Walters, West Indies Cricketers - Narsingh Deonarine and Devendra Bishoo, West Indies A Team Captain Veerasammy Permaul, Former West Indies opening batsman Sewnarine Chattergoon and Former Guyana Youth
Cricketer now Community Development Officer Mr. Orvin Mangru. Participants of the cricket Academy will be taught several topics such as the importance of Education, Discipline, Motivation, HIV/AIDS, and History of Albion, Berbice and West Indies Cricket. Manager of the Club Mr. Muthuswammi Permual is confident that at the end of the 2012 Academy, new talent will be unearthed for the club. The Academy is been sponsored by Demerara Bank, Republic Bank and Rite Choice Supermarket.
Saturday August 25, 2012
Kaieteur News
Priyanna Ramdhani leads Guyanese with gold at Caribbean Badminton C/ships
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Splashmin’s, Digicel support Guyana Cup Horserace Meet
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he Caribbean Badminton Championships (CAREBACO) being held in Dominican Republic started Thursday with some of Guyanese Players winning their first round matches and also Priyanna Ramdhani won Gold in the Under-11 Round Robin Doubles and topped her Round Robin Group Singles to be in the Semi Finals of the Main Draw where she is seeded No. 1. The 7 Countries taking part are Guyana, Trinidad, Barbados, Jamaica, Suriname, Puerto Rico, & Dominican Republic. The following results on Day one are as follows. Under-11 Girls Singles Round Robin Group B Priyanna Ramdhani defeated Mckenzie Howard of Barbados: 21-4, 21-3 Daniela Acosta of Dominican Republic: 215, 21-11 Esteisy Natera of Dominican Republic: 213, 21-3 Under-11 Girls Doubles Round Robin: Priyanna Ramdhani & McKenzie Howard (Barbados) defeated
Representative from Madewini Villas/Splashmin’s Resort (right) and Digicel hand over their sponsorship packages to Melissa Chattergoon of the organisers.
Priyanna Ramdhani Paola Feliz & Greylis Figuereo (Dominican Republic): 21-6, 21-4 Daniela Acosta & Esteisy Natera (Dominican Republic): 21-7, 21-7 Under-13 Girls Singles Round 1: Cindy Sookwah lost to Arisleyda Javier (Dominican Republic): 2110, 21-10 Under-13 Girls Doubles Round Robin Group B Cindy Sookwah & Ananda Ramsingh (Trinidad) lost to Nairoby Jimenez & Kayla Moran (Dominican Republic) : 21-5, 21-5 Under-15 Boys Singles Round 1: Omari Joseph lost to (Continued on page 21)
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a d e w i n i Villas/Splash min’s Resort and Digicel are among the sponsors aiding the successful staging of the Jumbo Jet Auto Sales 6th Annual Guyana Cup Horserace Meeting at the Port Mourant Race Track, Corentyne Berbice tomorrow. The feature attraction on the day’s programme is the ‘A & Lower over a distance of 1400m, carries a first prize of 3 million dollars with a second prize of half that amount. The third and fourth place finishers will win $750,000 and $375,000 respectively. Then there is the race among the 3 years
old horses over a similar distance where the winner receives 2 million dollars. The 2nd to 4th place finishers receive $1,000,000, $500,000 and $250,000 respectively. The two years old animals will compete over a distance of 1000m and the
winner rides off with one million dollars. The second place finisher will get $500,000, while the 3rd and 4th places receive $250,000 and $125,000 respectively. The other races on for the day are the E & Lower, F & Lower, G & Lower, 3 years Old Open, 2 years old Open,
H & Lower, 13 & Lower and the Division 1, 2 & 3 event. An exciting programme is anticipated tomorrow with most, if not all, of the country’s top racehorses is action for the attractive prizes on offer. Some $30M in cash and trophies are at stake in the meet.
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Guyana’s women secures silver, Men fail to advance
Natalie Cummings
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uyana’s national women’s team that comprised Trenace Lowe, Chelsea Edghill and Natalie Cummings secured a silver medal in the team competition at the 54th Senior Caribbean Table Te n n i s F e d e r a t i o n Championships in the Dominican Republic. T h e w o m e n ’s competition was a straight round-robin contest that featured Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago. Playing in the six-team round-robin event to determine the winner, the Guyanese ladies defeated Trinidad and Tobago with their much-exposed Frenchb a s e d s t a r a n d 2 0 11 Women’s Singles winner,
Chelsea Edghill Rhean Chung. Lowe, the winner of her last three tournaments in Trinidad and Edghill, who is also familiar with the Trinidadians and the region, both beat Quashie in four games, while Cummings beat Linda Partap-Boodham in five sets. Guyana beat Trinidad 3-2. Below is Guyana’s route to the silver medal: Guyana lost Dominican Republic: The team’s only lost came at the hands of the host and 2011 champions, Dominican republic by a 3-0 margin Lowe lost to Johenny Valdez 3-1 Edghill lost to Eva Brito 3-0 and Cummings lost to Lineth Vila. Guyana defeated Barbados: Edghill started proceedings on a positive note with a 3-0 victory over
Tri-Nation ‘Flying Fishes’ swamp ‘Land Caribbean Scrabble of many waters’ crew to soar among ‘Humming Birds’ C/ships...
Trenace Lowe Krystle Harvey 7-11, 8-11, 6 - 11 ; L o w e D e f e a t e d Sherrice Felix by a 3-1 margin 11-6, 9-11, 7-11 and 4-11; Cummings closed proceedings with a 3-0 victory. Guyana defeated Jamaica: Lowe defeated Tracey Ann Dattadeen by a 3-0 margin11-7, 11-2 and 113; Edghill defeated Ashli Alexander by a 3-0 margin 11-8, 11-6 and11-7 and Cummings closed proceedings with a 3-0 victory over Janique Lee (11-6, 11-4 and 13-11). Guyana defeated Puerto Rico: To secure the silver medal the team Guyana rebounded to beat Puerto Rico by a 3-1 margin; Edghill started proceedings with a hard fought 3-2 victory over Nicole Diaz (Continued on page 19)
DECEPTION: James Krakowsky is all smiles but he ended up on the losing end to DeSouza. By Michael Benjamin The old truism that ‘fishes thrive best in water’ could not have been more aptly exemplified than yesterday afternoon when scrabble players from ‘The Land of the Flying Fish’ demolished their opponents from ‘The Land of Many Waters’ thus obliterating the latter team’s chances of carting off the honours when action resumed in the TriNation Caribbean Scrabble Championships at the Bank of Guyana Sports Club, Avenue of the Republic, yesterday afternoon. The visitors turned in a special performance to compile 22 points while Guyana only managed thirteen. Orlet Bullock
Margarida DeSouza
Orlet Bullock
e x e m p l i f i e d t h e DeSouza defeated e f f e c t i v e n e s s o f McDonald by a spread of 58. perseverance when he H a r r i s t h e n d e f e a t e d shrugged aside a second D a r l i n g t o n ( 4 6 ) b u t round drubbing by Fred conceded to Richard Carter Collins (314) and rebounded (88). with victories over Moen Sensing that Harris was Gafoor (194), James losing form, Captain Krakowsky (142), Moen McDonald rested him for Gafoor (194), Orlando Orlando Michael. The tactic Michael (91), Abigail exploded in her face when McDonald (12) and Leon the substitute player dropped Belony (79). sets to Bullock (91) and W h i l e B u l l o c k ’ s Elvis King (125) forcing performance was more than McDonald to resort to c Harris. The veteran player P. 21 Moamr gmaerni dd aa b lDe ,e Siot u zwaa’ss could not find the right tiles contribution that destroyed and lost to Captain, Lorton the Guyanese’s hopes. She Graham (36). At that point, swept past McDonald in the with one more round to go, first set (23) and then took the hosts needed to secure at care of Leon Belony in the least 5 points which would second (41). Ulric Harris have brought the situation fared no better in the final back to equilibrium and p r e - l u n c h g a m e a n d present a realistic chance of succumbed by a spread of lifting the coveted accolade. 106. The situation just got worse DeSouza continued her when all but McDonald, rampage with decisive who wiped away Elvis King victories over Fred Collins (103), surrendered their final (127), James Krakowsky game. (39) and Moen Gafoor (5). Defending champions, It was a collectively Trinidad and Tobago, will Neal and Massy Group CEO, Deo Persaud (centre) and AAG President, great performance by the now face Barbados at the Colin Boyce usher in the second edition of the AinLim 10km Road Race and Bajans who signaled their same venue starting at Fitness Walk/Jog yesterday at the company’s Sports Club at Ruimveldt. intention from the onset after (Continued on page 19) Printed and published by National Media & Publishing Company Limited, 24 Saffon St.Charlestown, Georgetown.Tel: 225-8465, 225-8491 or Fax: 225-8473/ 226-8210
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