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In the wake of Linden deaths …

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- Govt. orders removal of Commander, agrees to Commission of Inquiry

Joint Services ranks provide protection for this resident as he cuts up one of the giant logs used to block the road at Wismar yesterday.

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Tension grips Linden after police killings Two burnt out trucks in Wismar.

A resident displays a spent shell which it is claimed was fired from a police gun on Wednesday.

Cleared streets but an uneasy mood permeated the town of Linden yesterday, hours after a nasty battle between law enforcement officers and protesting residents left three persons dead following protests against electricity rate hikes.

It could take months even years to heal the rift between the people of Linden and the police - such is the distrust that exists following the killing of Shemroy Bouyea, 24, Ron Somerset, 19, and Ivan Lewis, 46, all of Wisroc , Linden.

The bitterness was most evident at the Linden Hospital Complex where scores converged to be with their injured relatives, one of whom was in a critical condition.

Among the injured in hospital are Michael

Roberts, 47, of Independence Avenue, McKenzie, who is nursing a gunshot wound to the right side face; Hector Solomon, 23, of Wismar, who is being treated for a gunshot wound to the chest; Ulric Michael, 33, of Canvas City, who also sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and is reportedly in a critical condition at the Hospital's Intensive Care Unit; Reuben Bower, 56, of Silver City, who suffered a gunshot wound to the left leg and Dexter Scotland, 38, of Victory Valley, who is being treated for trauma to the nose.

Also hospitalized are Janice Burgan, 52, of Industrial Area, who sustained a gunshot wound to the back; Dwight Yaw, 25, of Victory Valley, who suffered a gunshot wound to the left side and Cleveland

Barker ,35, of Wisroc, shot in the back; Yolanda Hinds, 35, of Silvertown, who sustained a gunshot wound to the right leg; Brian Charles, 45 of Wismar; who suffered trauma to his right hand and Collis Duke, 26, who sustained a gunshot wound to the left side of his face.

Jermain Allicock, 35, of Wismar, who sustained a gunshot to the left buttocks; Alice Barker, 31, of Wismar, who suffered gunshot wounds to both legs; Nalini Spencer, 37, of Watooka, with a wound to the left shoulder; Sandar Lyte, 27, of Christianburg, trauma to the head; Ann Bobb-Semple, 34, of Mckenzie, who sustained shots and pellet wounds to the back, side and elbow and Collis Adams, 27, who received a shot to the neck and right ankle, are also

Members of the Joint Services remove debris from the Wismar-Mackenzie Bridge.

patients at the hospital.

The patients were loud in their praise for the staff at the hospital who they said worked overtime to ensure that they received the best possible treatment and minimized their distress.

Jean Damond, the mother of national athletic star Marian Burnette, said she was on the bridge at around midnight helping to cook for the protestors when the Police came up and took the goods and threw it overboard.

She spoke to Kaieteur News where she was visiting her son, William Burnette, 35. Burnette said he was among the protestors when he received pellet shots to the left side of his head. He fell into a gutter, but got out and ran to the hospital when he really realized he was shot.

Lennox Campbell, 65, said he was on his way home when he was shot.

Janice Burgan said she

was among the protestors earlier when they were confronted by Police ranks and asked to disperse.

From her hospital bed, she related that earlier in the day the Joint Services ranks began to release tear gas into the crowd forcing them to run to safety.

“First they come and scare we a little, and we get them to go away, but about 5:30 in the afternoon they come back and start with the tear gas again, and all I hear is a boy start shouting that the police shooting, and I turn around to run and I just feel a numbness in my back,” she said.

Grimacing in pain, the woman related that she fell to the ground but was eventually assisted to the hospital. An x-ray revealed that a bullet was lodged in her back.

“The doctor said it's hard to remove the bullet because of the position it in, so they may have to take me for surgery in Georgetown.

Jahmeke Brumell the youngest injured person said he was in the crowd walking away when he heard the gunfire erupting.

“I turn around to call a friend and all I hear is 'blam blam' and I fall down; and I (continued on page 10)

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Letters... Where your views make the news

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Publisher: GLENN LALL Editor: Adam Harris Tel: 225-8465, 225-8491. Fax: 225-8473, 226-8210

EDITORIAL

Let Sanity Prevail The spark has been lit in Linden and not surprisingly there has been an explosion. Three deaths; a score wounded; buildings gutted and many others scorched, have been the debris so far.

We express our sympathy to the families of the deceased in the strongest possible terms. But at this time we also have to call upon all the ‘stakeholders’ to work together to ensure that the conflagration does not spread.

Unlike most of our CariCom neighbours, it has been our unfortunate lot to have had violence introduced into our political disagreements. Initially, it was by foreign intervention, but once the genie was out of the bottle, it proved impossible to put it back, since the lesson had been learnt well by the local players.

And this is not a matter of ancient history: the first decade of this new millennium saw political violence rise to new heights or depths, which made the sixties conflagrations seem like child’s play.

For months, the Linden situation had been a bubbling cauldron. The overt issue has been the decision by the government to equalise the electricity tariffs for Linden with those for the rest of the country.

Because of the nature and history of the bauxite industry, Linden had been provided with ‘free electricity’ since the 1940s by the bauxite company. The provision of several other services made the surrounding area very much a ‘company town” When the industry fell on hard times in the late seventies/ eighties, subsequent to its nationalisation in 1970, in addition to severe retrenchment of its workforce, the company sought to slough off its “social services” in order to reduce its operating costs.

Finally, when the decision was made to privatise the company, the government had to agree to assume the subsidy for electricity, from the buyers. This is the subsidy that the government now feels had to be phased out.

It pointed out that the subsidy (which amounted to $37 billion over the last six years) encouraged profligacy in usage by Lindeners. A similar situation had existed in the sugar industry with the provision of water and other social services such as medical care. These had been phased out between nationalisation in 1976 and 1996.

Initially APNU, the party that won the support of the vast majority of Lindeners, accepted the premise of the subsidy being gradually phased out. It gave its approval during negotiations under the Tripartite Talks umbrella – but not before demanding quid pro quos from the government, both of national and local (Linden) import.

APNU later went back on its undertaking in an apparent effort to protect its flank from incursions by the AFC. Together, they mobilised Lindeners to protest the tariff equalisation – which kicked in on July first.

The Lindeners (and their representatives) are claiming that with an unemployment rate of 70% the people of Linden are in no position to pay the increased rates.

Now while other allegations of governmental motives (racial or otherwise) are much more difficult, if not impossible, to prove – the unemployment allegation can be checked by a quick survey. Such a number flies in the face of asserted economic infusions into the region by the government. If in fact the number is correct, the parties should decide as to whether the government’s phased increases are equitable.

On the other hand the government’s claim of profligacy in usage must also be addressed.

Because of the amount of heat generated over the past few months over the issue – which has now escalated immeasurably because of the recent unfortunate deaths, it might be best if the issue is taken before an impartial panel.

The propensity of politicians to exacerbate situations such as exists presently in our country is unfathomable. Matters must be placed in calmer hands and considered by wiser heads. The government has moved swiftly to announce that an inquiry will be conducted into the circumstances surrounding the shootings. This must be done immediately and must also be conducted by a committee that is seen to be impartial. Let sanity prevail.

The police should not fire live rounds DEAR EDITOR, The people of Guyana clearly spoke at the last general election and relegated the PPP to a minority government of Guyana. From all indications the PPP will never accept the political reality on the ground.

It will bully its way through Guyana and trample anyone who stands in the way of its quest for unchecked political power and the corrupt enrichment of its elite.

The people of Linden helped to check PPP power by resoundingly rejecting that partyat the polls.

Did the PPP stop to think about the suffering it inflicted on Linden for the last twenty years?

Did it decide that the poor suffering people of Linden had their backs against the wall and was signaling that they were in desperate need of economic relief?

No they immediately set out on a path to implement the final solution for the economic wellbeing of Lindeners; raise the electricity tariff to an unconscionable rate.

The people of Linden realized that they simply

cannot afford to pay, but did the government listen? No, in usual fashion they were up to their bully tactics. They have refused to listen to the voices and cries of the poor housewives, single mothers, unemployed and economically depraved, so the people spoke the language the PPP understands- confrontation.

I fully support every action taken by the protesters to draw attention the wicked and vindictive nature of this government. My only regret is that geographical boundaries will not allow me to march in solidarity with the people of my dear hometown.

Some will argue from the comforts of their homes, that people should not resort to violence, but where are those pacific voices when economic cruelty is visited on the people of Linden every day?

I am not an advocate of violence in any shape or form, but when police that are armed to the teeth fire live rounds on innocent, unarmed civilians, what is the resort of these poor people?

Under NO circumstances should the police fire live rounds on unarmed civilians.

What is most comical is that from the news reports I read the police fired live rounds because they were pelted with bottles and stones.

Is this the professional force that those in the upper echelons preach about?

Let the Commissioner put his money where his mouth is and deal with the ranks that fired on innocent civilians who were protesting for their right to economic prosperity.

As usual, the government blames the opposition parties, claiming that the elected representatives of the opposition lead the people in their protest and caused lives to be lost.

Did the opposition fire or order the police to fire on the protesters? No amount of propaganda will wash away the blood from the hands of thePresident and the governing party.

The Prime Minister in his statement didn’t even mention regret for the loss of lives. Let us see how the government will deal with the rogue officers who murdered innocent people in cold blood.

What is the reaction of the

opposition to this massacre?

The AFC is calling for talks!!!!!! Can you believe that? What is it going to sit with Ramotar and talk about?

How can the AFC actually sit and talk with this government that hasn’t condemned the actions of the police who murdered their supporters and from all indications will do nothing to stop the bloodthirsty ranks?

The problem with the opposition is that they are going to a gunfight with a penknife. The useless cycle of endless and unfruitful talks will continue, giving the government breathing space while Linden burns.

They do not need to advocate violence but need to take a firm and militant stand, devoid of any ambivalence against the PPP regime.

People of Linden, struggle on for your just share of the economic pie. Suggest to Sam Hinds that Jagdeo’s pension be reduced, NICIL be audited, stop wasting money on wharves that float away, and stamp out corruption to pay for the fuel subsidy for Linden.

Jerrick Rutherford

The PNCR Congress and its leadership contest DEAR EDITOR, It is interesting to observe the vigorous campaigning by some senior members of the People’s National Congress (PNC) as that party prepares to elect a new leader. So far, there appears to be two distinct frontrunners in Mr. David Granger and Mr. Carl Greenidge.

Both distinguished gentlemen are eminently qualified academically and politically.

They also have considerable support within the party. The contesting ideologies of leadership that will continue to unfold as congress time quickly approaches will most likely produce distinct factions within the party as comrades support a particular candidate of choice. This is not to be scorned or discouraged. And Guyanese must be wary of the misinterpretations some might lend to this kind of healthy rivalry.

The PNC made history last year by allowing a version of primary elections within its ranks to select its presidential candidate. This attempt by the party not only demonstrated its democratic nature, but also highlighted its commitment to encouraging open challenges for leadership positions.

While some may argue that there have always been mechanisms in place for party members to mount challenges for the position of party leader, there have also been

very suspicious activities surrounding the party’s democratic electoral processes for leadership.

Dissatisfaction at the last congress regarding the process mapping of how votes were to be cast, counted and reported had left many within and outside of the party bleary-eyed, as they watched another congress saga unfold.

Not very long ago there arose in true Alexandrian style,a very vibrant group from within the party openly challenging its uninspiring leadership. The fallout from that ‘incident’ left some senior party members psychologically injured and disillusioned. Many thought that perhaps this faction might have broken ranks with the party. It was not to be.

Today the battle of the Gs is on and already there is talk of some form of bitterness in the PNC resurfacing. Is it really so? I would like to think that as Granger comes up against Greenidge, there is expected to be indelible ideological lines drawn.

Strategies may even differ.

However, these two gentlemen must present the membership of the PNC with clear visions of where they intend to take the party in the future.

PNC membership must elect the person they feel can best represent their interests and those of the people of Guyana.

A thorough examination of how each potential candidate will significantly foster positive democratic change within the party, and have these changes impact the wider

society must be done by party members before they cast their votes. The leader with the best strategic direction for the PNC must be elected.

The PNC ought not to become a victim of its internal rivalry. Members must openly agree, disagree and even agree to disagree. Regardless of the rivalry and contesting ideologies that individual candidates present to their respective support bases, the party and ultimately its members must ensure they preserve its image.

All public discourse by party members regarding their satisfaction or otherwise with a particular candidate or group within the party, must always be conducted in a respectful and dignified manner.

Richard Francois

A clear misrepresentation DEAR EDITOR I pen this letter to register my disappointment at the misrepresentation of an interview that I gave to the Stabroek News which implied in its Sunday July 15 2012 article that I sought to justify the opinions expressed in the letter and by extension the Guyana Chronicle editorial of July 2 for which I had earlier offered an apology.

Please be advised that when I spoke to the reporter I was not aware of the letter to which the person might have referred. I was speaking in a broad and general sense when I gave my comments about the policy regarding letters and I was not in any way making reference to any specific letter that was published in the Chronicle subsequent to the editorial.

I would like to state that my apology as

Chairman of the Board for the offensive editorial stands and I am seeking to in no way to defend or justify the contents of the letters that appeared.

I wish to repeat for the record, the policy of the Guyana Chronicle is to carry all letters –based on availability of space - except in cases where they may be libelous. This cannot be interpreted to mean that the newspaper and by extension its Board and I as Chairman of that Board support the content of letters that may be published.

I am asking that the Stabroek News clarify their article based on the interview they had with me. I was willing to let the article go with the inaccuracy but I felt compelled to send this response after reading GHK Lall’s letter in the Stabroek News of today July 19, 2012.

Keith Burrowes

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Guyanese Americans must lobby for extension of low cost student loans DEAR EDITOR, Unlike in Guyana where college education is virtually free or offered at a very low cost, in the U.S students depend on loans to pay for their college education.

The federal government subsidizes the student loans.

But these are set to expire in July if Congress does not act to extend the low interest loans given through private banks.

Guyanese and other immigrant communities as well as poor students are lobbying New York lawmakers to act immediately to extend the low interest loans because it benefits so many deserving financially needy students who need the loans to attend college.

People like myself are lobbying members of Congress, including Greg Meeks, to take up the issue to help poor students.

Immigrant communities like where Guyanese live in Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens needed financial assistance to go to college.

In 2007, Congress passed the College Cost Reduction and Access Act, which, among other things, reduced rates on federal loans over several years to the current rate of 3.4 percent.

The CCRAA of 2007 enjoyed bipartisan support from Republicans and democrats.

But now the Republicans are not willing to support a Bill to extend the loans unless the Democrats agree to cuts in other budget areas – somewhat similar to budget disagreements in Guyana between the opposition and the government.

Unless the college loans are extended by a Congressional Act and signed by the President, the interest will double to 6.8 percent – which few students

can afford. Some 7.4 million students get subsidized loans. At public universities which have the lowest tuition in the country, over three quarters of the student population receive grants or loans for college tuition.

Without these loans or grants, they will not afford to pay even the lowest tuition and will lead to mass drop rates.

Responding to pressures from their constituents, many lawmakers are appealing to the Republican controlled Congress urging it to extend the low cost loans.

Congressman Meeks of Richmond Hill is taking a lead role to extend the low interest loans.

Guyanese Americans I spoke with feel holding students hostage to political games based on ideology between Democrats and Republicans is wrong.

They say with the economy the way it is now with loss of jobs, it’s unfair for kids to bear a burden of higher interest rates.

The loans are awarded based on financial need and

parental income. Only those with the lowest income are qualified for low interest loans. About one-third of undergraduate students have subsidized loans. Almost every Guyanese receives financial assistance or loans to afford college.

Guyanese community leaders say it is important that Democrats and Republicans work together to keep the subsidized loan interest rate at 3.4 percent.

They also call on President Obama to budget more money for financial aid to deserving students.

Student loans and unpaid financial aid (grants) remain a critical means for students to pay for their higher education.

College affordability and financing higher education is a critical issue today and tomorrow.

Guyanese Americans need to continue to apply pressure on US lawmakers to extend the loans as it serves their interest. More people need to take action rather myself and Vishnu Mahadeo.

Vishnu Bisram

Anand Sanasie under attack

DEAR MR EDITOR, Please permit me a space in your newspapers to reply to a letters written by Mr. Anand Sanasie. The letters appeared in Kaieteur News on 18th July, 2012 captioned “You embarrassed our Nation, Mr. President” and on 19th July, 2012 it was published in the Stabroek News captioned “Has the Government implemented any of the Patterson Report’s 67 recommendations”.

President Donald Ramotar is on the ball. The Patterson report did not say that you must develop the game in the Americas at the expense of West Indies and more importantly, Guyana.

You should stop shedding crocodile tears. We believe that you are responsible for this state of cricket in Guyana and some of the nasty operations of the WICB. What have you done for cricket in the West Demerara especially under your watch especially now that that Association has now been broken into two factions?

Look what has happened to Demerara Cricket whilst you were a Vice President?

Look what has happened to the Guyana Cricket Board

Condemnation of the Linden killings DEAR SIR, It is with deep concern that I wish to condemn the killing of Guyanese citizens at Linden. They were engaged in protest activities against a very steep increase in their electricity rates and were shot by members of the Guyana Police Force.

Peaceful protest against the imposition of draconian economic measures that severely affect their economic welfare is a fundamental right of all citizens. As one who has been engaged in these protests in Guyana and in the USA, I wish to urge all of those people, both within the Guyana Government and the

Guyana Opposition as well as Community and National Oganizations who were engaged with me in my protests on behalf of the workers and citizens of Guyana to do everything in their power to ensure the protection of this fundamental right of peaceful protest.

The perpetrators of these senseless killings, as well as their superiors (at all levels),

should be made to answer for this criminal act. They should be brought to justice immediately.

THESE SENSELESS KILLINGS MUST STOP!!

My condolences go out to the relatives of the Martyrs of the Linden Protest.

George Daniels Former President Guyana Trades Union Congress

whilst you were the Secretary.

Test Matches removed from Guyana whilst you being a Director. Although you are claiming that the GCB advocated that there must be a Games Master in every school and rightfully so, when did the GCB make this request? Name some of the points in the Patterson report that have been implemented by the WICB. The report said that there should only be one Director from each member Country; why hasn’t this been done?

Reason we believe, is that your position as Director would have been made redundant and so it does not suit the Cabal. They rather have a large board so they could have a jolly time while the cricket deteriorates!

What has Sanasie done for Cricket so that he could besmirch the great character of Clive Lloyd MS, CCH? What about the rigged elections of the GCB? What about the acid bathing of the Assistant Treasurer? What about the report on the construction of the hostel at LBI and Anna Regina?

Come on Mr. Sanasie, you have been charged for perjury and until we have the verdict, stop the perpetuating of slime.

Actually, to preserve whatever little is left, you should ‘Shut Up’. Perjury, is the willful act of swearing to a false oath or affirmation to tell the truth, whether spoken or in writing, concerning matters material to a judicial proceeding.

Syaad Ramzan

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Linden shootings prompt city protest

A section of the protesters in the vicinity of the Passport and Immigration Office

By Latoya Giles and Abena Rockcliffe Several dozen city residents yesterday mounted a protest against the “unacceptable brutality” that was displayed by police in Linden on Wednesday evening. The protest was staged at Eve Leary.

Three persons were killed when police opened fire on Lindeners who mounted another protest against the hike in electricity tariff. Some two dozen others, women included, were injured and were forced to seek medical attention.

Lindeners reacted to the killings by the setting fire to

the Linmine Secretariat which housed multiple offices. They also set fire to a truck, an excavator and a fuel tanker.

In the wake of the deaths, the government offered condolences, but blamed the opposition for the protest and subsequent killings.

Yesterday’s city protest attracted several high profile individuals within the political realm, the University of Guyana Student Society, and others who were just there to show solidarity to the families of the dead.

“Today we see persons from all races who are prepared to stand up in the struggle and fight against

racial politics and the killing of innocent people,” one of the demonstrators stated emphatically.

APNU’s Desmond Trotman said that Lindeners, faced with increased electricity tariffs during a very depressed economical situation in the town, were “extremely worried”, so they sought to voice their concern through protest.

He said that part of the protest had to do with the call to the Government to engage them in dialogue so that negotiations could have been set in motion.

“The response to that call was violence.”

“What is seen happening here today is an outpouring of concern and disgust towards the government’s behaviour,” Trotman stated.

He said that it is clear that the people are worried over the government’s decision to use violence on some communities while they relent when it comes to others. We cannot sit idly by while people are being killed.”

Trotman said that in his opinion, the protest staged in Linden was peaceful and did not warrant the kind of response the government instigated.

He was asked about the message he would send to the Guyana Police Force.

“Stand down and allow the protesters to voice their concern that should be addressed by the government.”

Attorney at Law Nigel

The sign indicates the purpose Hughes said that he did not see the need for live rounds which resulted in the loss of lives. Hughes said that “before the dust settles… we have three simply immediate demands” among them the resignation of the Minister of Home Affairs for the failure of the ranks to adhere to standard operating procedure.

“We would like some form of international intervention to monitor immediate discretions between leaders of the respective parties at the highest levels, as we believe that this country is about to be sent to unfortunate places.”

He said that the third demand is to see an immediate international forensic investigation into the incident by a body proposed and recommend by the Heads of Government of Caricom.

Political Leader, David Hinds said that all over the

world people exercise their legitimate right to protest.

“Democracy seems to be non-existent in Guyana as it relates to a particular race of people.”

He said that in the worst days of the Burnham regime, “We never saw the drastic disrespect through brutal killings. I am of the belief that the entire ordeal was well planned and the government is one that is bloodthirsty.”

Hinds said that he was in Linden when tragedy struck.

According to him, the protest was peaceful until the police opened fire.

“The people blocked the bridge and made it not possible for vehicular traffic, but that wasn’t cause, and could never be deemed just cause, for the loss of young innocent lives.”

He said that the actions taken signal that “the government intends to rule by

the Gun and it must not be supported.”

He said that the tripartite talks should be broken off in parliament and no cooperation should be given.

Hinds maintained that the protest staged by Lindeners was just because they felt that they should not have seen such a drastic increase in electricity tariffs. He said that Linden fed Guyana for years and is now a depressed community.

According to Hinds, Linden is “just the worst of the situation in Guyana” and all that exists there affects Georgetown also. He said that even Georgetown should not be paying the rates charged.

Hinds called on the rest of Guyana to stand in solidarity with Linden.

“Today is Linden, tomorrow could be Buxton and the next day could be (continued on page 24)

Attorney at Law Nigel Hughes speaking to the media

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Relatives of Linden dead cry for justice

By Neil Marks and Jenelle Carter Daylight greets a mother struggling to eke out a living as a night security guard with news that her mentally challenged son is lying in the mortuary of the Wismar Hospital. An aunt recounts how her nephew would rub her elbows and cheeks as he played with her. He would talk to her about things that bother him. A pensioner who can do nothing with the “two cents” she gets from the government is left slumped into her small living room sofa staring at the ground, contemplating how she will make out now that her son – her breadwinner – was gunned down.

Their stories are the same – the ones they love were in a struggle for a cause they saw as just. They were protesting a hike in electricity rates in a town where economic growth has been stunted by, among other things, a lack of jobs.

Their point was clear: it’s not that they don’t want to pay the higher rates, they just can’t afford to.

And so, their men, one boy not just yet passed his teenage years, joined the Linden protests to make their point.

In the process, the Police opened fire, and their bodies fell to the ground. Their relatives have but one request: justice.

Jacqueline Bouyea went to her night job at Retrieve, a good distance from her Wisroc home. She had to work through the night, because the other security guard who was to relieve her was stranded on the road because of the protests.

“When I was on my way home, people were telling me that my son is dead,” Bouyea said. She waited for hours at the Wismar Hospital mortuary

Dead: Ivan Lewis

Dead: Ron Somerset

to identify the body. She had hoped that everyone was wrong, that her 24-year-old Shemroy was at the corner “hustling” as usual.

When she entered the mortuary, Ms Bouyea cringed in grief. Her hands clutched her stomach, and the tears flowed as the reality set in.

Her son was indeed dead.

Shemroy Bouyea was mentally challenged, but he was a humorous character, dancing on the road at times.

Residents would pay him a “small piece” to run errands for them, and they found him dependable and honest.

“I feel it bad,” Ms. Bouyea reflected as she looked to the heavens and beat her chest.

Her wailing was overtaken by loud screams from Devina Chapman, the aunt of 17-year-old Ron Somerset.

Ever since his mother died, Ron was in the care of aunts who cared for him as their own. The teen’s last words to one of his aunts was that he was tired and wasn’t going anywhere for the day.

“He tell me he ain’t going nowhere but I ain’t know why he left the house… The next thing I hear is Ron dead,” said an inconsolable Ms. Chapman.

She said she had “been through thick and thin” with her nephew who had been in

her care for years. She described Ron as a very peaceful and helpful lad who did all he could to assist her in the home.

Clutching a pair of sneakers he had on at the time of his death, Devina said like every other teenager her nephew got into the usual “stuff” but was always pleasant. She was at her Wisroc home when she got the news of his demise. She recalled that her nephew was always willing to learn and elevate himself.

“When he finished school, we sent him to trade school. At one time he even start working at an internet café. He always try to keep himself occupied.”

Another one of Ron’s aunts, Leslyn Boyce, said she had just returned to Linden and was on her way home when she noticed a large crowd at the main access bridge. The woman recalled that as she was heading to the bridge she noticed persons running and carrying injured persons.

‘I just see these people

running and people fetching people covered in blood, so I trying to avoid the crowd and next thing I hear somebody say Ron get shoot, so I turn around and I see somebody fetching my nephew,” she related.

However, by the time the injured teen arrived at the hospital he was pronounced dead.

Yesterday at the Wismar Hospital Mortuary it was a heart-rending sight as relatives of the deceased gathered and waited for some seven hours to get a glimpse of their remains. The relatives were forced to provide transportation for the mortician from McKenzie to Wismar.

“We sitting here all morning no police ain’t come to tell us anything, we just waiting to get a look at our family…they were killed coldbloodedly and now we just have to sit here waiting like if we begging, just to see these boys,” Leslyn Boyce stated emphatically.

Somerset’s relatives insist that someone must be held accountable for the deaths.

“The police are here to protect and serve, and yet they come here and treat us like animals… They are the ones who aggravated the situation. We want answers for Ron’s death… somebody has to take responsibility for what happened.”

Also at the mortuary, some close friends of Somerset were moved to tears as they got a glimpse of his remains.

In a small apartment in the Wismar Housing Scheme, 79-

Shemroy Bouyea’s mother, Jacqueline (with cap), was inconsolable year-old Daphne Lewis recounted how her son Ivan, 46, was the one who took care of her. Ivan, who took whatever jobs came his way, was the one who mainly supported her, as the “two cents pension money” could do very little.

“All I hear is that meh son dead,” she told Kaieteur News. “He is my support.

What will I do now?”

Ivan has also left to mourn his two children, aged 17 and 19.

Ivan’s eldest sister, Monica Casting, said her son was in the protest, and when she heard that the Police opened fire, she ran out to see if her son was ok.

“I got a call from my son that he was ok, but that my

brother was dead,” Casting related.

Ivan’s brother, Clive, saw him lying dead on the ground.

We want justice,” cried Clive. “There are three ways you disperse a crowd and one of them is not opening fire using live rounds.”

The relatives want a full investigation into how their loved ones were killed and they keep repeating that they have only one demand: justice.

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In the wake of Linden deaths…

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Opposition blasts use of “excessive force” - Govt. orders removal of Commander, agrees to Commission of Inquiry

By Leonard Gildarie As Linden remained tense yesterday following Wednesday’s police shootings of Linden protestors that left three dead and several injured, government has agreed to establish a Commission of Inquiry.

There was widespread condemnation yesterday of the shooting and an underpressure government, through the Ministry of Home Affairs, last night announced that it has given orders for the removal of the Police Commander in the area.

Yesterday, opposition parties joined calls that police used excessive force by firing

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President Donald Ramotar and a team of government officials (at left) in talks with opposition party members from A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance for Change (AFC) on the Linden situation. on a group of protestors on the Kara Kara bridge Wednesday evening.

Yesterday, President Donald Ramotar met with representatives of both A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC), where it was agreed for the special commission to investigate the shootings. But the opposition parties said that no clear concrete agreements were reached with the President and the Region 10 community remained “ready and committed to continue their

fight for justice”.

The AFC has since indicated that it is not happy with the fact that there is no consensus on an international input into the commission.

According to the Home Affairs Ministry last evening, it has requested of the Commissioner of Police (ag) a “full, comprehensive, and immediate report on the matter”.

“The Ministry of Home Affairs wishes to emphasize that the events which took place at the McKenzieWismar Bridge was strictly a Police operation with no direct or indirect involvement of the Ministry of Home Affairs.”

The Ministry said it understands that work has already begun on the said

report. “However, much depends on the speedy arrival of the bodies of the deceased in Georgetown to allow for the post mortems to be conducted by the competent medical authorities.”

COMMANDER’S REMOVAL The Ministry said it fully supports the call and the decision by the Administration to establish a Commission of Inquiry (COI), with an international dimension yet to be determined.

“As an integral part of the Administration, the Ministry of Home Affairs stands ready to cooperate with the Commission when it is established and in keeping with the agreed Terms of Reference.”

The statement also said that the Minister of Home Affairs has issued general and specific directions to the Commissioner of Police (ag) to effect immediate changes at the command level at E & F Police Division, of which Linden is an integral part.

The Ministry also warned that the Joint Services will continue with their patrols in an effort to maintain an

environment of peace and calm and good order at Linden.

During a press conference yesterday, APNU’s leader, Brigadier David Granger described the shooting as the worst tragedy for the year.

“It is very clear to my mind that excessive force was used which is contrary to the training doctrines and the rules of engagement of the Guyana Police Force.”

Also at the media conference were APNU’s Rupert Roopnaraine, Joseph Harmon, Winston Felix, Vanessa Kissoon and Region 10 Chairman, Sharma Solomon.

“Moves are now underway to draft the terms of reference under which would direct the operations of the COI…this process could be completed as early as today,” Harmon asserted.

Granger said that while APNU members were part of the “peaceful” protesting on Wednesday, it was all an exercise by Linden citizens and involved representatives from the religious and business sectors of that Region 10 area. He blasted the State media for sowing

mischief by suggesting that the actions were APNU and AFC. $37M WATER CANNON On the use of force by police, Granger, a former army chief, insisted that there are clear instructions about its use which should allow protesting citizens an opportunity to obey. There are no immediate injuries to police ranks that would necessitate the shootings at the protestors.

The fact that several persons had metal fragments from live rounds removed from their bodies suggested a situation of wanton, excessive force, the Opposition Leader said.

Winston Felix, a former Commissioner of Police, also blasted the police and questioned why the muchtouted $37M water cannon was not taken to Linden even though police had been given ample notice of the intentions

by Lindeners to protest.

In addition to that, the absence of batons and shields to control the crowds was also questioned, with emphasis being placed on how prepared the “riot” police (Continued on page 24)

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Those three persons who were killed on Wednesday in Linden during a protest demonstration did not have to die. It is so terrible and heartbreaking to think about what has happened and the pain and suffering that their families now have to endure.

And for what reason?

What was the cause that led to their deaths? What were the circumstances that resulted in them being shot and subsequently to the unwarranted destruction of property?

The cause of the protestors was untenable.

The protestors were agitating against the reduction - not the removal - of a subsidy that was applied to electricity and which would have led to a phased increase in rates. In terms of dollars and cents and using the average household consumption for the rest of the country, the increases would not have been prohibitive.

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Yet Lindeners found themselves out in the streets calling for the impossible: that there should be no increase at all. This was an unreasonable request.

There was no way that any government would continue to allow one community to pay $15 per kilowatt hour while the rest of country pays over $50 per kilowatt hour. This was an untenable situation, just as untenable as the unreasonable stance taken that Lindeners could not afford any increase.

How could any reasonable government accept this intractable position, especially considering the high per capita subsidy, and the fact that the average household consumption for electricity in Linden is three times the national average?

That large numbers of Lindeners found themselves on the streets, has to do with

the intractable positions adopted by certain leaders within the community. It was these leaders and others in the political arena who forced the scuttling of the agreement between the government and APNU over the tariff increases.

There was agreement reached, and it would have seen the increase being phased in and being complemented by development commitments to the people of Linden.

Even after the talks failed, and with it hopes for a consensus on the 2012 Budget, the PPP said it was still willing to honour the agreements made but not consummated with the opposition. So why then was it necessary to take to the streets to ask for the impossible: no increase at all?

After the first round of protests, Lindeners were made to believe that they had power in their hands. They

Teen victim in Vigilance accident succumbs The 14-year-old Vigilance, East Coast Demerara (ECD) girl, who was struck down by a car on Saturday, last, succumbed to her injuries yesterday.

Leota Eastman, a third form student at the Beterverwagting Secondary School had sustained a broken left leg, fractured skull and other head injuries following an accident on the Vigilance Railway embankment.

She was a patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) up until her death.

The driver of the vehicle that struck her was granted bail to the tune of $100,000 on Tuesday but after learning about the teen’s demise, he reportedly turned himself in to the police yesterday.

K a i e teur News was unable to contact Eastman’s relatives but was reliably informed that the teen succumbed sometime around 12:30 hrs yesterday.

Dead: Leota Eastman Last Saturday, Leota Eastman was heading to a bakery in Buxton to run an errand for her sickly father when the mishap occurred.

Her sister, Oleta Eastman, had told this publication that her sister was heading to the bakery on her bicycle when a car, heading east along the embankment collided with another one, exiting from another street, Company Road.

“I wasn’t there, but I heard that the car that hit her was heading east on the embankment when another one leave the cross street. So as to avoid a collision, the one that hit her swerved from that car and go into the other lane and hit her,” the teen’s sister had related.

Kaieteur News understands that the driver was returning home from work when the incident occurred. The driver of the other vehicle - which exited Company Road - is nowhere to be found.

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were misled into thinking that somehow they could force the government to not increase the tariffs at all because Linden was the gateway to the interior.

This suggestion which was put to the people of Linden that somehow they could cripple interior traffic was the first salvo that went astray. The people were being pointed in the direction of confrontational politics when there was hardly an attempt at reopening negotiations.

The doors to any such discussion were further closed when some leaders insisted that Linden could not afford to pay anything more.

Reason was being spurned for grandstanding.

And with the Congress of the main opposition party only days away, the grandstanding took on a different dimension, because there were those who were keen to use the people of Linden to secure their political fortunes at that Congress. Being in the limelight of the struggle would boost the standing of some leaders at the Congress.

The people of Guyana - all the people- have to understand that you must be careful which leaders you follow. There are some leaders who will take you to glory, but others will take you to the gallows and to the grave.

What happened in Linden last Wednesday should never have happened. There was no need for confrontational politics. The people were being misled into believing that by shutting down the

town they could force the government to withdraw the planned increases. That cannot happen. The rest of the country will not accept such discrimination when it comes to application of electricity tariffs.

The protestors should also never have been in a situation whereby they had to block any bridge. No peaceful protests impede the rights of others. You can have a show of force without causing any disruption. Unfortunately, too often in our country, protestors have felt that their point would not be heard unless they engage in illegal conduct such as blocking thoroughfares.

The police had to act to clear the blocked bridge. That blockage was illegal, but the circumstances under which the police acted needs to be clarified, and this can only be done through the appointment of a commission of inquiry into the incidents of last Wednesday.

The circumstances that led to the deaths of those persons need to be investigated by an impartial probe team headed by someone from outside of Guyana.

Even before the police explained its side, the online media in reporting the clashes - and the media houses who were at the protest all day had indicated that the police were attacked.

If this happened then something went radically wrong with the protests. If the police say to you to move, you must move. If the police were

attacked they would have been within their rights to defend themselves.

However, there is concern as to whether they defended themselves in the only way possible and whether less lethal force could not have been used. The answer to this question is dependent on the circumstances under which the police came under attack, if indeed they were attacked.

Already we are seeing some media houses retreating from that version, but that is not anything strange in this politicized country.

The first step, therefore, in resolving this issue, has to be a call by all concerned for calm, and a willingness to reopen negotiations that were closed off after the failure to reach consensus on the Budget.

The second demand should be for an independent commission of inquiry. This should be headed by a jurist from the Caribbean and there should be public hearings.

Unless these initial actions are taken, the situation will only get worse, and the working class will find themselves being misled again and again by those who have their own agendas.

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THE FREDDIE KISSOON COLUMN

Tragedy in Linden: Time for a national government You are not going to believe this. I know it may not be the right thing to say, but I will say it, because it pierces my psyche. When I heard that the police shot the protestors and many died and were injured, I don’t know why, but my mind went back to the 1980 Constitution. Why did that Constitution prevent coalition government?

I was angry, because if we didn’t have that clause, the PPP would have been wiped off the historical map after the election results last November.

This nation must not accept the killing of unarmed protestors. If it does, more will die, because as the PPP gets

more irrational, more protests are going to happen, and more brutality of demonstrators will take place.

The hierarchy of the PPP and its second tier lackeys know that any change of government in this country means that they will be prosecuted and will be imprisoned for a long time.

I honestly feel that the mountainous evidence of abuse of power and the nature of some crimes may even result in treason charges, should the PPP lose power. For this reason, the PPP leadership is going to use violent means to suppress legal and peaceful demonstrators.

The shooting to death of protestors has begun. It will continue. What will be even more bestial is if the PPP monarchy feels that the Linden tragedy will bring anger into Georgetown, there are going to be unpleasant reactions from the PPP. For all we know, the Arab Spring may have finally reached these shores.

So are we at the tipping point? Have we now reached the precipice?

What happened in Linden on Wednesday as the sun set on the mining town was predictable. I will now resort to political theory to explain why this is so. In 2005, I wrote a column in which I

introduced to the Guyanese political discourse the application of the term fascistization to the rule of the PPP. It was clear to me that as Mr. Jagdeo got stronger in power, a creeping fascism was showing its head in the way the PPP was governing. From 2004 onwards, it wasn’t your run-of-the-mill authoritarian system we had seen under Burnham in Guyana and Gairy in Grenada.

What was important to note is that this fascistization occurred in ways that were invisible, and many of its features we are still unaware of. Here are just two examples.

I was literally speechless

Tension grips Linden after ...

From page 3 just feel blood running down me foot.” The lad recounted that it was an elderly woman who started screaming for help and who rendered assistance to him.

“The police start holler on she and telling she lef me leh I dead, but she collect a belt and a piece of cloth and tie up me foot.” All of the injured and their relatives lamented the use of live rounds by the police and of course they are

thankful that they are alive, since they are convinced that the police were out to kill all those who were protesting.

Early yesterday morning when reporters from this newspaper arrived in Linden, the mining town appeared to be a war zone with burnt out buildings creating the impression of a massive airstrike; while burnt debris and the charred remains of a truck and excavator littered the roadway.

It was just a reminder of

the mayhem which erupted after what is being described as the senseless shooting by the police.

Just before noon, scores of residents were gathering for the second day; this time, their anger had shifted from the electricity rate hikes to the Police action the day before.

Residents recalled the antagonistic behaviour by the Police, including the dumping of a complete sound system and food items they were going to cook, into the Demerara River.

However any attempt to repeat the blocking of the vital Wismar-McKenzie Bridge were thwarted as members of the joint services took up positions on both sides to ensure that there was no hindrance to vehicle flow.

The ranks were forced to endure severe verbal abuse from residents who chastised them for their highhanded approach. But even as the joint

services did their work on the bridge, residents found other ways to ensure that their protests succeeded.

Using huge logs taken from a burnt out truck, they blocked the road on the Wismar side of the bridge, effectively halting traffic. It was not until late yesterday afternoon with much effort that the joint services ranks were able to remove the obstacles.

However, problems still remain as 'trenches' were dug in several sections of the roads in Wismar.

All businesses including banks remained closed yesterday and from all indications, they will remain closed for a few days more. This could spell hardship for residents as already vehicle owners are feeling the effects of a shortage of fuel. They are however hoping that the electricity supply which was sporadic for the most part of yesterday and the day before, remain stable.

when I found out last year that the PPP Government had changed the law governing unlawful assembly. It now carries a mandatory term of imprisonment. This never happened under Burnham.

It is fascism to jail people for unlawful assembly. That charge was read to Norris Witter, Lincoln Lewis and Mark Benschop, when they were charged three years ago for picketing the police head office. Once convicted, they had to face imprisonment.

The second example is even more sickening. Do you know the level of sexual debauchery that takes place in powerful places with powerful people in this country? When fascism arrives, it inevitably brings with it unspeakable sexual improprieties. Do you know the amount of parties held by powerful political elites in which high-priced prostitutes are paid to be involved in sexual orgies? And the escapism is not only confined to heterosexual behaviour; but homosexual behaviour too. This writer has proof of this decadence and will testify once there is a change of power.

So where do we go from here? Should we let the death of three innocent protestors just pass through our memories? Should the nation accept that police can shoot

Frederick Kissoon live rounds into crowds where there is no visible evidence of persons armed with guns and other missiles attempting to kill? The answer to these questions is no.

The time has arrived for the implementation of a national government. The tragedy of this nation is going to continue until we are all destroyed.

To countless numbers out there, the Linden people were the victims of a government that does not like them because they belong to a constituency that has historically rejected the PPP domination of the government.

The disaster of the Linden electricity rate increase is that it came so soon after the national elections, thereby creating the suspicion that it was politically motivated. It also creates extensive mental anguish among Lindeners, because the increase has not been accompanied by any form of generosity.

The Linden people are still restricted to seeing NCN television only. My sincere wish is for the Guyanese people to finally accept that one political party and one ethnic group cannot dominate Guyana.

Dem boys seh ...

Government people avoiding Linden All over de world when police shoot without reason dem does get charge wid murder. Jamaica wha got more killing than Guyana doesn’t mek joke wid dem police who step out a line. But dem in Guyana different.

Dem thiefing, dem selling drugs, dem robbing people and dem shooting protestors. De officer who does tek bribe get instant promotion. Dem boys seh that he prove that he qualify fuh be among the leaders in Guyana because he corrupt. He was de officer who demand that a man who been in de bush bring out gold like if is he put de gold in de ground.

He guh to Linden and de people welcome he not knowing that is like welcoming wood ants. Three people dead and he ain’t even go to de mortuary to see who dead. De police PRO had to check wid de newspapers.

Rohee keep quiet because he know that de people at de Waterfalls paper waiting fuh he open he mouth and talk more stupidness.

Dem boys notice that none of dem government people gone to Linden. Normally, since you miss dem, dem does drive up. If was a road accident de whole Cabinet woulda deh in Linden. None of dem ain’t gone yet, not Odinga, not Gail, not Sam. None of dem ain’t even announce that dem mekking a contribution fuh de wake fuh dem who dem secret agent kill.

And Rohee smart; he move de man before de people move he.

Dem boys ain’t happy. And dem still support de budget fuh Gee Nah because dem see how Gee Nah does lie and how de Chronicle does follow it like blind Bartimus; like monkey see, monkey do. How de PPP headquarters bun down.

Talk half and wait fuh de other half.

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Submachine gun, drugs probe…

Five TSU ranks interdicted, criminal charges recommended Five Tactical Services Unit (TSU) ranks are to be interdicted from duty and will face criminal charges for allegedly taking $360,000 to release a civilian who was in possession of a Beretta submachine gun and drugs.

An official said that the recommendations were made yesterday by the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). It was also revealed that the ranks face numerous charges, including being involved in a corrupt transaction.

A cadet officer is among the accused ranks.

Three of the policemen were placed under close arrest on Friday shortly after the allegation against them was made. Two others were taken into custody on Tuesday.

Kaieteur News understands that the civilian had alleged that the ranks took his money, while the ranks claimed that the civilian was found with a scale and some rounds of ammunition.

However, the ranks are reportedly insisting that they found the submachine gun in an abandoned house.

Attorney-at-Law James Bond, who is representing the civilian, has denied that his client was found with marijuana and a firearm. The civilian has not been

detained.

It is alleged that two Thursdays ago, a gold dealer asked an acquaintance to pick up $360,000 for him at a Kitty location.

After collecting the money, the goldsmith’s acquaintance reportedly went on an illegal transaction.

While doing this, he was allegedly nabbed by five TSU ranks. However, instead of taking the man into custody, the policemen allegedly took the loaded Beretta and the $360,000. They then released the man.

It was also alleged that the cops ‘drove around’ attempting to sell the firearm.

After failing to find a buyer, they informed their superiors that they had found the firearm in an empty house in Charlestown.

Meanwhile, the gold dealer’s friend returned to the businessman and alleged that he had been robbed. The truth reportedly came out when the gold dealer made the acquaintance accompany him to the Brickdam Police Station to report the ‘robbery’.

It was then that the acquaintance allegedly admitted to the dealer that he had been forced to hand over the money to the policemen.

The ranks were subsequently detained.

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Deadly Linden protests …

APNU, PNCR urge inquiry, resignation of Rohee As the fallout continues from Wednesday’s events at Linden that led to the death of three persons, a number of diplomatic missions in Guyana have called for dialogue to prevent further violence.

According to a joint statement by the local Diplomatic Representatives of Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, the three countries regret the tragic loss of life.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives or suffered injury. We appeal to all parties and stakeholders to work together in a spirit of national unity to prevent any further violence and to resolve current tensions through an open and inclusive dialogue.”

Parliamentary Opposition, A Partnership For National Unity (APNU), and the

People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) have also come out condemning the police shooting at civilians who were protesting a hike in the electricity rates for the Region 10 community.

APNU yesterday described the incident as an unprovoked police assault against “unarmed, peaceful protesters”. More than two dozen persons were injured, some of them seriously, APNU reported.

“High level APNU representatives, including the Leader of the Opposition, Brigadier David Granger, have seen victims of the police shooting and it is evident that both pellets and live ammunition had been used indiscriminately.”

APNU disputed a police claim that adequate warnings were given to the crowd of protestors who were blocking a bridge connecting Wismar and Mackenzie.

“It is clear that the Linden

protest was a peaceful and lawful assembly and there was no attempt by the police to adhere to the principle of minimum force.”

APNU said that it holds the PPP/C administration wholly responsible for the “murderous attacks” on citizens exercising their fundamental constitutional rights.

“APNU calls on the President, Mr. Donald Ramotar, to immediately cease the security forces’ aggressive operations against unarmed residents and to suspend the officer-incharge and the ranks alleged to have been involved in the shooting.”

INQUIRY NEEDED APNU, a coalition of 10 political parties that contested the November 28, 2011 General and Regional Elections, also called for an independent, judicial inquiry into the shooting, and drew

reference to the December 6, 2011 shooting of unarmed protestors by police “APNU reiterates that it will continue to show solidarity with Lindeners and will demand that the Central Government not proceed with the hike in electricity rates.”

The alliance, in calling for restraint, urged Lindeners to maintain the focus of their peaceful legitimate protest.

“APNU condemns the Government’s use of the state-owned National Communications Network (NCN) to inflame an already tense situation and calls on the President Donald Ramotar, who has Ministerial responsibility for Information, to urge responsibility, and not exploit this tragedy for political advantage.”

The PNCR, which is one of the main parties in APNU, in echoing that alliance’s sentiments, insisted that the tariff increases, implemented from July 1, are already

causing severe hardships.

It repeated accusations that the tariff increase was linked to the election loss of the region by the ruling PPP/ C. President Donald Ramotar has adamantly refused to respond to the requests of the Leader of the Opposition and Chairman of APNU for an urgent intervention, the PNCR said.

JOB CREATION “The solution to the Linden crisis lies in the creation of jobs, the end to discrimination, the involvement of the people of Linden in the making of decisions that impact their lives and the end to the vindictiveness that characterizes the Ramotar regime’s approach to Linden.”

The party called on the Guyana Police Force to institute murder charges against the Commander of “E” and “F” Division for being responsible for giving the

orders to murder innocent and unarmed civilians.

The PNCR also called for the immediate resignation of the Minister of Home Affairs and criticized Prime Minister Samuel Hinds for mismanaging the electricity sector.

“The PNCR also demands the setting up of an impartial inquiry into yesterday (Wednesday)’s murders. We demand that the control of the Guyana Police Force be returned to the Commissioner of Police and the immediate removal of the Minister of Home Affairs office from Police Headquarters, Eve Leary.”

Three persons were confirmed dead and several others were injured as Police opened fire in Linden on the first day of a planned five-day protest against electricity rate hikes.

In the wake of the deaths, Joint Services ranks have been sent to the town in efforts to maintain calm.

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Age-old tree poses threat to James Street residents

The tree that poses a threat to James Street residents

Residents are calling on the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) to respond to their continuous complaints for the removal of an age-old tree in James Street, Albouystown.

Speaking with Kaieteur News on Wednesday, Bibi Hussain, who resides opposite where the tree is situated, said that her father has written to the M&CC stating the threats that the tree poses.

She explained that there are a number of businesses in the street and if the tree is to come “crashing down” then they will all be affected.

She added that on periodic occasions the electrical wires which are now precariously situated between the branches of the tree would give off sparks, “every time it rains or any hard breeze blow the wires would start spark” Hussain explained.

Recently Kaieteur News spoke with city Mayor Hamilton Green as it relates the numerous trees in and around the city that pose similar threats.

He had indicated that the council needs help with dealing with all of the

complaints that they have been receiving, since they do not have the relevant machinery/equipment in some cases to deal with the removal of these trees.

Green added that the municipality will be looking at the possibility of working along with the Ministry of Public Works and Communications to assist with issue such as this.

On the morning of June 26, last, a massive palm tree came crashing down on Sandra Garraway’s home, at 483

North East La Penitence, while she and her family were asleep.

The tree which was located on a dam at the southern side of the home shattered windows, a fence, and a section of the roof.

City Council took over a month to remove the other trees in the area that were posing threats.

Apart from that recent incident, another tree came crashing down on the morning of April 30 in front the Office of the President.

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Guyana, Ecuador sign MOU

The two ministers (at centre) signing the Memorandum of Understanding Foreign Affairs Minister, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett and Ricardo Patiño, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Integration of Ecuador yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening Political Consultation between the two countries.

The signing was done at the Foreign Affairs head office, at Brickdam, Georgetown. According to Minister Rodrigues-Birkett, the partnership between the two countries is a step to improving and strengthening

our relationship with South American countries.

“We have agreed that we will sign an agreement on our political consultation and this is very important for the two countries. We also discussed other areas where we can share experiences and Ecuador has tremendous experience in terms of dealing with persons with disabilities,” RodriguesBirkett said.

She added that Guyanese can now travel to Ecuador without a visa for up to three months, whereas, Ecuadorians can also enjoy a 90-day stay here.

The Minister said that the MOU is a means of bringing our people closer together.

Minister Patiño said that his country, within the past five years, has accomplished economic growth. He said instead of competing with each other, the two countries can now join and work together in the commercial market.

Patiño pointed out that while Guyana will be benefiting from his country, they will also get a chance to know the experiences that would be profitable in Guyana.

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Neesa Gopaul PI …

Prosecution responds to defence submission State prosecutor Pritima Kissoon yesterday responded to submissions previously made by Senior Counsel Bernard De Santos as the preliminary inquiry (PI) into the death of 16-year-old Neesa Lalita Gopaul continued before Chief Magistrate Priya SewnarineBeharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

Charged for the murder of the former Queens College student are her mother Bibi Gopaul and the woman’s lover Jarvis Small, a gym instructor.

Small is being represented by De Santos while Gopaul ‘s lawyer is Vic Puran, who has been absent on several occasions recently. He is expected to soon make an appearance to respond to the prosecution’s submission, which is that enough evidence has been led for the two accused to stand trial at the High Court.

Kissoon said that the prosecution has put forward enough evidence to prove involvement by the number one accused Small, in the murder matter, and related to the physical evidence, which is the main linkage to Small’s

Neesa Lalita Gopaul alleged involvement.

Kissoon further cited alleged reports made against Small in relation to charges made against him by the deceased.

She then mentioned evidence given by witnesses who gave certain information under oath. All this the prosecutor said while putting over authorities to back her claims.

De Santos however fired back at the prosecutor that none of her authorities were relevant to the information she had given. De Santos said the prosecution was unable to make the link between his client and the murder while the prosecution’s case, he said, was mainly based on

speculation.

The lawyer spoke of information which Kissoon had mentioned, as contradictory. He said that his client had never admitted to anything and still the prosecution had not shown what part he played in the alleged murder. De Santos said all they had was an object and information given by witnesses.

He related to the admissibility of the alleged claims made against his client by the deceased before her demise. He asked whether it was enough for the prosecution to say that his client had committed murder and thus reiterated that the prosecution’s evidence is mere conjecture.

De Santos concluded by saying that the Neesa Gopaul case has gotten its fair share of speculation and comment, however, the judicial system is one that stands alone and impartial.

In October 2010, Neesa Gopaul‘s body was found by a family on an outing on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway.

The remains were stuffed in a suitcase.

Bel Air heist trial …

Court hears cash found under generator in hotel compound Several small envelopes containing cash were reportedly found on the South Eastern corner of the Ocean Spray hotel compound, underneath a generator, following the arrest of persons allegedly responsible for the robbery that took place at the home of prominent businessman Malcolm Panday on July 12 last year.

This is according to senior police officer, Detective Sergeant Phillip Bowman, who testified in the trial being presided over by Chief Magistrate Priya Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The matter was called on Tuesday last.

The policeman said that he assisted in investigations when he was summoned around 12:40 hours to the Ocean Spray Hotel located on Vlissengen Road.

The witness said he received information to go to the aforementioned location in the compound where a generator was located and told to search the area.

He said on checking, he found one large, brown bulky envelope and inside, there were several small envelopes that had names written on them. All contained cash. The police officer testified to the total sum of money and gave the names of the individuals

to whom these envelopes were scheduled to go. He also stated what he subsequently did with the envelopes and that he had lodged them.

A police officer who testified to being in the company of another during the alleged chase that ended at the hotel compound was the next to take the witness stand.

A former Tactical Services Unit (TSU) rank, now attached to the Traffic Headquarters at Eve Leary, said that he was in the company of Constable Kelvin Liverpool, at the time of the alleged chase that ended with several persons accused of committing armed robbery on the wife of Malcolm Panday, Annie Ramsood, being caught.

The officer, Constable Harold Deveria, gave evidence that he assisted in apprehending the persons

that were detained in the Ocean Spray hotel compound.

The rank said that relative to the report he received about an armed robbery committed at Bel Air Park, he and Constable Liverpool proceeded to the location, where they witnessed two cars involved in what appeared to be a high speed chase. The man said after the cars passed, he saw his partner take off behind the vehicles and he also pursued.

The officer said by the time he arrived at the hotel his partner had already entered the compound.

The policeman then testified as to who he apprehended, what he saw, and what task he performed when the suspects were detained.

Mr. Panday’s mother-inlaw, Chandrada Rampersaud; Hardat Kumar, 23, of Owen Street, Kitty; Jermaine

Mitchell, 20, of YY 15 North East La Penitence, Rabindra Seemangal, 20, of 100 Sheriff Street and Rayon Jones of Lot 2 Hardina Street, Wortmanville, were all charged with the offence of armed robbery.

The prosecution’s case is that the mother-in-law, who

worked with Panday and his family, conspired with others to rob the businessman after she would have told them about large sums of money being kept at the family’s home. The prosecution is being led by specially appointed prosecutor, Senior Counsel Bernard De Santos.

Wanted man shot by police in N/A Richard Barrow called ‘110’ and ‘Hensu’, who is wanted for a number of crimes including robbery under arms and escaping from lawful custody, was shot and wounded by police in New Amsterdam yesterday morning.

Acting on information, the lawmen surprised Barrow by invading his hiding place - his mother’s residence at Smythfield. The source said that Barrow was shot as he attempted to make a getaway.

Eyewitnesses say that the man, who was wanted for over a dozen robberies and also for escaping from Central Police Station in New Amsterdam, was in a yard when he was confronted by a party of police officers.

According to his reputed wife, Angela Chase, Barrow

was at a house not too far away speaking with a young lady who is pregnant for him.

Barrow started to run when he saw the police. He ran and jumped over a fence and into another yard.

She said he made an attempt to escape but realized that the area was surrounded.

According to reports, Barrow was struck by a bullet to the right arm as police opened fire when he attempted to jump a third fence. He was then apprehended and taken into custody.

Doctors at the New Amsterdam Hospital performed surgery to Barrows forearm. It is still unclear how many bullets struck the fugitive. Barrow was later placed under heavy guard at the hospital.

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Govt. reluctant to accept city residents’ will - Mayor Green Georgetown Mayor Hamilton Green says that he is not surprised that Government wants to install an Interim Management Committee (IMC) to manage the affairs of City Hall, since it is reluctant to accept the will of the city’s residents.

The Mayor and Councillors are blaming City Hall’s woes, and by extension the state of Georgetown, on Government, for stifling the municipality of money and impeding its ability to manage key senior officers.

Green stressed that Council’s revenue is limited to collection of rates and taxes, which has to finance the many services the municipality has to provide, including maintenance of Le Repentir cemetery, control of stray animals, payment of electricity bills for streetlights and maintenance of City roads.

He pointed out that the costs for labour and materials have increased, but rates and taxes have been the same for numerous years.

The Mayor opined that if an IMC were to be installed, Government would provide that body with necessary resources in an effort to prove

the Council a failure. He emphasized that the installment of an IMC is an old strategy of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/ C) Government.

Green recounted, “In 1994 after the PNC (People’s National Congress)dominated Council resigned en bloc because of similar pressures from Government, the PPP installed an IMC prior to Local Government elections that same year.

The PPP Government poured substantial sums into projects under their handpicked IMC. The excuse used was the fact that the City was about to host the visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. But the political objective was clear - the PPP gave the IMC a good face for people to support them.”

“During the Municipality campaign for Georgetown, the PPP made sure everyone knew of all the money spent on projects by the IMC. But the people were not fooled. This disappointment has been the recurrent factor in the Government’s attitude to the municipality.”

Green stressed that former

President Bharrat Jagdeo had preferred the idea of an IMC against the philosophical objective of absolute control. He said that with the election of a new President last November, the Council was hoping that there would h a v e b e e n a r e n ewed relationship between the two parties.

“I have complained about the Ministers’ behaviour to Jagdeo and Ramotar, but the Government has refused to rectify this situation. The constitution requires the appointment of a Local Government Commission, but Government, all these 20 years, has failed to do so, and instead those powers reside with Local Government Minister.”

The Mayor also stressed that the treatment the Council receives at hands of Government remains unchanged.

He said the Minister of Local Govern m e n t continues to engage three senior officers of the City Hall on issues relating to Council while excluding him (Green) from the meetings.

CLOSE CALL! The passengers of these two vehicles are lucky to be alive today after a collision at Abary Road and Eping Avenue, Bel Air, yesterday at noon. One person sustained minor injuries.

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Opposition blasts use ... $150M approved for works related From page 8 really were.

It was pointed out that the evidence of “graduated force” from warnings to tear gas to rubber bullets was definitely absent, as well as police administration, and the opposition opined that the lawmen now “have blood on their hands”.

According to Dr. Roopnaraine, the meeting with the President dealt specifically with security and not too much on the tariff issue. However, a proposal to have a moratorium on the rates hike did not meet with immediate agreement by the Presidential party.

The Region10 Chairman Sharma Solomon was of the belief that the shootings of protestors were acts of aggression by the police.

“Based on the rules of engagement, there was no minimum use of force (here), but the use of maximum force.”

PREMEDITATED SHOOTING He claimed that the shootings were premeditated since Lindeners were being threatened by the police and their homes being “scoped out” prior to the start of the protest on Wednesday.

He said that he and Vanessa Kissoon met with President Ramotar and his team separately yesterday where demands were also made for the immediate removal of ‘E and F ‘Commander Clifton Hicken, and an independent and international inquiry, to have a clear understanding of events surrounding the shooting.

“This is not a struggle against the people of Linden but a struggle by the people of Linden.” Solomon argued that it is not unwillingness by Lindeners to pay a rate hike in electricity but an inability to pay.

During the meeting with the President, the Region 10

Chairman also discussed improvements for Linden, including issues of employment, economic measures like the Linden/ Lethem road, and reforms to electricity.

Last night, Linden was set to hold a candlelight vigil with preparations to bury its dead.

Solomon was of the opinion that the shootings were tantamount to a “massacre” and “premeditated”.

Yesterday, the AFC in a release on the meeting with the President, said that having due regard for the safety and security of all citizens and especially those in Linden at this difficult time, it entered the discussion in good faith to restore normalcy to Linden and to address immediate steps to investigate the killings.

The party said it tabled four recommendations which included the appointment of an Independent Commission of Inquiry with international agency representation and involvement and a “Good Officer” to manage the process.

ROHEE’S RESIGNATION? It also included the immediate removal of Commander Hicken and ranks involved in the incident, the resignation of the Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee, and a moratorium on the imposition of the rate hike pending a review by a panel of experts.

“This review should include an assessment of the operational costs of BOSAI as well as the impact of these rate hikes on the poorest by way of a means test.

The panel’s report should be presented to all stakeholders within 6-8 weeks.”

According to the AFC, the people of Guyana have lost all confidence in the police.

“It was clear to the AFC that the government was not willing to take on board any

of these measures, referring instead to the establishment of a group that would produce Terms of Reference for an inquiry but not guaranteeing international input.”

The AFC noted that this approach it considered to be another “talk shop” that could lead nowhere.

“It was clear that the other two parties seemed willing to get into ‘bilateral arrangements’ on this issue.”

The AFC said that there were attempts to turn Wednesday’s events into a political football with racial underpinnings.

“These senseless killings have placed a further stain on Guyana that is no less severe than earlier killings at Lusignan, Bartica, Lindo Creek and the killing of Yohance Douglas, if we are to recall just a few.”

Yesterday also, the Office of the President said the recent tragedy in Linden, Region 10, has created much anguish and led to a determination by the Office of the President to uncover the details of the incident.

“The impact of the loss of lives and injuries to others, the destruction of private and public property, and, the trauma being experienced by the community has led President Donald Ramotar to engage in a series of meetings with stakeholders.”

OP said it remains committed to have a full investigation.

The AFC was represented at the meeting by Raphael Trotman, Speaker of the National Assembly; Cathy Hughes, Nigel Hughes and Gerhard Ramsaroop.

APNU was represented

by Granger, Roopnaraine, Harmon and Felix. Present at the “tripartite” meeting for the government were President Ramotar, Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, Dr. Roger Luncheon, Gail Teixeira, and Ministers Clement Rohee and Robeson Benn.

to Leonora track and field facility Close to $150M has been approved by the government’s Cabinet of Ministers to complete internal roads and associated structures related to the second phase of construction of the synthetic track and field facility at Leonora.

At a post-Cabinet media briefing Wednesday, Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr. Roger Luncheon disclosed that the Cabinet at its July 17 statutory meeting, offered ‘no objection’ to 10 contracts in the Agriculture, Amerindian Affairs, Health, Works and Home and Legal Affairs’ sectors.

The approved contracts are as follows:

Linden shootings prompt ...

From page 6 Georgetown.” Hinds said that all the actions of the government since elections signal that they have lost the majority and they intend to rule by the gun.

“This Government has no claim to any democratic culture, this is a barbaric government that has the unwritten policy of using black people to damage and kill black people.”

He stressed that the police must recognize that they must not take unjust

orders.

“Their job is to serve and protect.” People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR)’s Deborah Backer said that the police move to go to Linden with inadequate tear gas and no shields, blatantly shows that their intention was not to protect and keep the calm.

“They went immediately to lethal force; the water cannon should have gone there.” She said that parliament is scheduled for next Wednesday. “APNU has written the Speaker to request

an earlier sitting to address these issues… certain things will be called for.”

Kaieteur News columnist and social activist, Freddie Kissoon, told Kaieteur News that it was time for Guyanese to “stand up realize that this is not a fair government”.

“Citizens of this country should not be shot and killed and everyone sit back and do nothing.

Those shootings warrant Guyanese to be in the streets 24 hours and not give up until justice is served.”

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Friday July 20, 2012 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You can accomplish a lot if you put some effort into household duties or redecorating plans. You can make personal changes that will enhance your reputation and give you greater self confidence. Any capricious behavior will confuse loved ones and your mood swings will result in loneliness.

TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) A second chance will result in good work. You must try to lay your cards on the table. Talk to your mate and tell them how you feel. You can get ready to celebrate your new direction.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You will be up and down emotionally. You can make a serious attempt at quitting those bad habits that you've picked up over the years.

Children may be on your mind.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Do not travel unless absolutely necessary. Be careful. Property purchases should be on your mind.

Take care of matters involving institutions or government agencies.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You can make a difference if you take a position of leadership. Offers of joint ventures are likely. Your generous nature could be taken advantage of.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept.

23) You can make money if you get involved in real estate deals. Don't give your heart too readily. You could pick up valuable knowledge through conversations with experienced individuals.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You need to do your own thing and work on making yourself the best you can be. You may find your self in a romantic situation. Stubborn about making changes around your home.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 Nov. 22) You need to get involved in groups that offer physical activities.

Get busy on projects that improve your own image; you'll have the discipline to succeed. Art investment will pay big dividends in the long term.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Expect to have more people on your domestic scene. Romance will develop through work related activities. One of your female friends may try to disrupt your day. Stand up for your rights.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You must refrain from overspending on entertainment. Don't allow someone to do a job that was designated specifically for you. You should be able to tie up loose ends today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 Feb. 19) You have more than enough on your plate already. A change is as good as a rest. Don't go looking for change. Relatives will be cordial.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Do not let them in on your plans if you want things to run smoothly. Get back down to earth and to basics. Plan to get out and do a bit of travel.

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DCC executives and members at yesterday's centenary launching at DCC From back page the high standard of the club both on and off the field.

Among those speaking yesterday was former Auditor General and ex-GYO cricket Captain Anand Goolsarran who said he was a member of GYO since the 1970s and recounted two of his most memorable experiences playing against DCC which both involved catches in the outfield.

USA based Nigel Harper, a former DCC player from the 1980s told the gathering that he has not been home in 24 years and also recalled some of the great names of DCC’s cricket. He said he was a bit disappointed with what he has seen here among the cricket administrators and urged everyone to work together for the good of the game.

“Those who understand and love the game and are principled and have a desire to serve should be the ones taking our cricket forward and someone like Roger Harper, another DCC stalwart quickly comes to mind in that regard,” Nigel said.

Roger Harper, himself a past DCC President said that while it was commendable to highlight the DCC players who went on to perform at the International level the names of the many others who did not play for the West Indies but formed the foundation of the DCC club structure should not be left out when the history of DCC is being discussed.

“FR Wills was a great man who helped to pave the way for DCC’s success as a club while Atwell, another past President assured a part of the club was named after Wills and also played a major role at DCC,” Roger informed.

The former off-spinner said players like the late Andrew Lyght was one of the greats of DCC who never played for the West Indies because of the time he came

and the standard of the cricket at that time. He also spoke of Lyght’s cousin William Whyte, the ex-Guyana allrounder whom he said played a major role in his cricket development.

“Philbert Blair was one of the fastest bowlers of his time while the late Lennox Hunte also played a key role in DCC’s cricket. I hope the young players understands what it means to be a part of the DCC family and I cannot over emphasize the value of inculcating the right attitude in the younger players if the proud tradition of DCC is to live on,” Harper said.

DCC’s present West Indies player Chris Barnwell explained that he was a footballer when he first started to come to DCC to see his uncle (Andrew Lyght) play but soon quit football to become a cricketer.

“I did not have the best of times at the youth level when I came back from my last youth series I told myself that I had to work harder to make to West Indies team for my uncle who despite his ability was never given the chance to play at that level. I don’t want DCC’s West Indies players to stop with me now but to go on for another 100 years and we all have to inspire the younger players here to improve their game to continue to keep the DCC and Guyana flag flying proudly,” Barnwell noted.

Mentore, during his remarks said during those hundred years countless dedicated people have helped to make the DCC what it is today.

“I am proud to be able to pay my tribute to those people who have worked unselfishly and who are continuing with the work for the improvement of the club. The vision of the founding fathers was initially to encourage the playing of cricket, lawn tennis, croquet and other forms

of recreational activities. We now as a club in the 21st century are expected to produce, train players and also turn out students with leadership, scholarly, moral and religious qualities full of honour, vigour and wisdom capable of positively influencing Guyana cricket and on a wider scale” Mentore said.

“This was a club where an initial level of attendance in any particular year was based upon the exigencies of the seasons, (be they farming, fishing, commerce and cultural festivals). Presently, and in comparison, the coach literally is overwhelmed with cluster of new recruits and is surely in the need of further assistance.

This is a testimony to the full circle; we have traveled as a club in one hundred years and beginning of a long trek in this current century. The DCC saw its formative years building a strong reputation, image and brand to last for decades to come and will seek to do so in this humble environment the Queenstown Community”, the DCC head added.

He noted that the centenary celebrations would serve a platform to forge ahead.

Mentore urged all to bury

their differences, remain focused and resolve to push the club towards greater heights.

“It is pertinent to say that we know what DCC would be in the years to come and in particular a century from today, will the DCC continue to influence the destiny of Georgetown, Demerara, Guyana and West Indies and maintain that long legacy set by its predecessors, only time will tell” Mentore opined.

The club President disclosed that in order to attain that desired end, each and every one of us currently alive, and those yet unborn are vital stakeholders and shall have a role to play in shaping the destinies of the club and nation.

A Hindu prayer was said

by Pandit Deonarine while the vote of thanks was done

by Ullanda Wiltshire.

Today Atlantis of New York plays a T20 match against host DCC at 13:00hrs followed tonight by a “Cricketers Wear & Costume Affair” at the Edge Lounge while tomorrow from 19:00hrs a Black & White Dinner and Ball is planned for the poolside at the Tower Hotel, one of the centenary celebration highlight events. (Sean Devers )

R1 carts off Ramnarine Dominos title in Wakenaam R1 tallied 81 games to win the Amit Ramnarine Dominos competition which was played on Sunday last at Calush Restaurant in Good Success, Wakenaam.

South Pole took the second spot with 79 games while Allstar had to settle for third two games back on 77.

Muney Ram was R1s leading player with the maximum 18 games. Amit Ramnarine and James

Ramnarine marked 17 games each for South Pole while Anand Dhanyshure chalked up 16 games for Allstar.

The love birds on the night were Mohamed Zafrul of South Pole and Mohamed Kalam of Allstar.

R1 received one Ram (sheep) and $18,000 for their efforts while Muney Ram took home $5,000 for being the MVOP in the final.

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Friday July 20, 2012

Dean urges all stakeholders to complement Company’s efforts

By Rawle Welch While expressing delight with the high quality of play exhibited during the final and for a large part of the latter stages of the competition, Digicel CEO Gregory Dean speaking with Kaieteur Sport on Wednesday urged all stakeholders to complement the effort of the Company.

Dean, who along with other members of staff witnessed the culmination of the month-long tournament that involved over 150 schools nationwide, disclosed that they will need the assistance of entities such as the Guyana Football Federation, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Sport and clubs around the country to maintain and in some cases lift the standard of the game across the country if Guyana is to continue on its upward path in regional and international football.

“If we could get the stakeholders to add their support and have the players playing at a consistently high level then we could begin to see the fruits of our efforts in the near future and not a distant one,” he opined.

The Digicel Boss in offering his opinion about this year’s tournament first reflected on the inaugural one last year which he referred to as a Pilot Project, stating that if one is to compare the two, you will definitely see an increase in participating

- sees bright future for Schools tournament teams this year, while the standard of play also improved and these two aspects according to him has given the Company overall satisfaction.

“When we got into it last year, we saw it more as a Pilot Project, but as we’ve seen this year there were more teams in the competition and clearly the standard has risen as well.

Schools such as the two finalists Christianburg / Wismar and Waramadong seem to have some kind of coaching programme and if we could get similar developments in the other schools then we are heading for a great future,” Dean reckoned.

Dean felt that if the relevant stakeholders could take advantage of what Digicel is trying to do which is to aid in the development of the sport from the youth level then he sees no reason why we cannot continue to be a potent force at the regional level and then perhaps at the international level in the near future.

He expressed optimism that the standard of play will certainly raise as schools see the importance of preparing adequately, but cautioned those who feel that the tournament is the real solution to Guyana’s football development, adding that it certainly isn’t.

Quizzed on whether he felt

Gregory Dean some of the unhelpful situations that surfaced this year could impact on the tournament next year, Dean responded in the negative, stating that the event is still in its infancy and every year the Committee that runs the tournament is learning to cope with possible obstacles and he is confident that they are capable of rectifying and even eliminating any violation of the rules.

According to him, Digicel does not possess the kind of resources to do all the things necessary to have a smooth tournament and it is incumbent on the schools, Ministries, GFF and the clubs (if players are members) to ensure that accurate information is submitted,

while the job of spotting talent cannot be left to Digicel to identify.

He said having early registration done is one possibility of eliminating the occurrence of players being registered above the stipulated age limit because it would give the committee sufficient time to conduct verification, but was, however, firm in stating that whatever information the schools releases should be accurate enough to survive suspicion.

Dean insisted that it is unfair for a teacher or coach to submit a player’s name who is either over the age that is permitted to participate or someone who has not been attending school within a

specified period.

“All it does is rob other teammates who are eligible to participate in the tournament the opportunity to showcase their skills because some persons decide to flout the rules and regulations that govern the tournament and that is not a good idea since it denies so many other players from further participation,” Dean said.

He, however, stated that the tournament must always be seen as relevant for the development of football locally.

On the subject of spotting talent, Dean called for more involvement from the relevant stakeholders, adding that apart from those who’ve signed on to assist it is also the responsibility of clubs and community to play their role in identifying special talent.

Asked to gave a few reasons why he feels the tournament has enjoyed overwhelming support after such a brief existence, the Digicel CEO pointed to the higher level of play, the media coverage which he noted was unprecedented and the fact that they were able to get into far flung communities where the sport is extremely popular.

“Our greatest satisfaction about the tournament is the fact that we were able to go to most parts of Guyana and for us that is the main thing.

To go nationally and be able to include schools that had expressed an interest in playing is definitely the high point of the tournament for us,” Dean reported.

Another reason he mentioned was the quality of play which he believed may have served as an unyielding advertisement for the tournament.

Dean pressed to identify why the teams from the outlying regions have done so well in the tournament referred right back to their superior system where some of them have coaches and play regularly unlike those in Region 4, while they also see it as an advantage to get valuable exposure for their skills.

He pointed to goalkeeping as a weak area among many schools and this discrepancy according to him could be remedied by the major stakeholders through clinics or even clubs willing to absorb some of the players into their system.

Dean said he would like to see the sport return to the schools where there could be continuity, then and only then will Digicel feel satisfied with its effort.

Dean extended thanks to the Organising Committee, Media, members of Staff, participating schools, Ministries of Education and Sport, fans and the various communities for their much needed support throughout the tournament.

Former athlete committed to development Bradley Wiggins closes in on Tour victory Bradley Wiggins struck a decisive blow in in Paris. Sunday’s final stage, when by of sport, giving back to her country his quest to win the Tour de France as he convention the yellow jersey is never attacked, extended his lead over his rivals after the final is a procession into the French capital and to Sports journalists and athletics fans worth their salt will immediately recognize the name Waveney Benn. An athlete of national acclaim, Ms. Benn has given yeoman service to this country, practicing her trade, during the early seventies, in several countries including Suriname, Canada, the Bahamas and several other countries.

Back in those days, Guyanese athletes found it extremely difficult attaining a gold medal at the Olympic Games but enjoyed moderate successes at the Carifta Games.

It was at the 1977 Carifta Games that Ms. Benn sprinted her way to a bronze medal in the 800m event. She also represented Guyana in several other countries including Trinidad and Tobago, Canada and the Bahamas among others.

Now, years after hanging up her boots, Ms. Benn, now

Waveney Benn residing in the United Kingdom, remains committed to the development of local athletes and over the past years has been donating much needed gears while utilizing personal funds.

The former athlete recently returned to Guyana and has signaled an intention to establish an institution where she could give back to the sport that shaped her life.

She said that she wishes to adopt a few local athletes and supply them with gears and may even contemplate their academic development in the near future.

Yesterday afternoon, the former athlete paid a courtesy call to President of the Guyana Olympics Association (GOA) K. A Juman Yassin where she discussed the modalities of the venture. She said that she is concerned that local athletes practice their trade devoid of the requisite apparel. The lanky athlete further intimated that during her hey days she was in a similar position and would’ve benefited from similar chivalry thus her desire to reciprocate the gesture.

The meeting with the GOA boss was indeed very fruitful and Benn is now examining the suggestions and advice extended by Mr. Yassin and plans to commence activities in the near future.

day in the mountains. With three stages to go - including Saturday’s time trial - Wiggins’ lead over Team Sky team-mate Chris Froome remains at two minutes five seconds.

But third placed Vincenzo Nibali lost 18 more seconds on Thursday as Froome and Wiggins finished second and third. Alejandro Valverde held off the late Sky assault to win in the Pyrenees.

Only two more days’ real racing lies between Wiggins and the top of the podium

the finish line on the Champs Elysees, bar the bunch sprint for the stage win.

Wiggins was expected to be given a tough test on the last day in the mountains, with Nibali knowing Wiggins is a superior time trialist and that this was his last chance to attack.

Nibali’s Liquigas team tried to set up the Italian for a stage win, as well as putting pressure on Team Sky, on the climb towards the finish line at Peyragudes but he could not keep the pace all the way to the finish line. (BBC Sport)

Barbados, Windwards win, but T&T...

From page 29 seemed to be losing the game as the Leewards batsmen frustrated their bowlers, taking the score past a hundred with just two wickets down. Tyrone Williams played a pivotal role in the chase, scoring 68.

But then the T&T bowlers sprung to life, with 44 runs remaining for the Leewards to get. The Leewards looked on course for an upset victory when Bryan Boodram and Dejourn Charles shattered their hopes. Boodram

finished the innings with figures of 25-8-38-3. The Leewards quickly changed their course from victory to playing out the day’s play for a draw.

Barbados sit at the top of the table after beating Jamaica and collecting five bonus bowling points.

Windwards are in second place on 16 points while T&T are a distant third collecting six drawn points, and one for bowling. Guyana are fourth having collected four points for gaining first innings

against the Windwards while they picked up 2.5 bonus points.

The Leewards lost first innings to T&T so they collected three points for the draw and a further three bowling bonus points.

Jamaica are last on the table, having picked up 0.5 points courtesy their bowling.

Matches set for Saturday and Sunday: Barbados v Guyana – Molineaux; Jamaica v Leeward Islands – Conaree; Trinidad & Tobago v Windward Islands – Warner Park.

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GBTI Tennis Open...

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Inter Ministry/Corporation 7-a- side football...

Top seeds Miller and Much excitement envisage Downes score easy wins as tourney set to conclude Top seeds in the Men’s Open Category at the GBTI Open Jeremy Miller and Anthony Downes both progressed to the second round with 6-1 6-0 victories over junior players Seanden David Longe and Khalif Gobin respectively when play continued on Wednesday evening.

Miller and Downes who were last year’s finalists used their experience to win convincingly against their junior opponents who played well but could not convert games.

In doubles action in the Ladies draw Krystal Sukra/ Nicola Ramdyhan were able to turn back the first time pairing of Aruna Ramrattan/ Thi Fernandes 7-5 6-4 as they displayed better teamwork and confidence with their play and game plan.

The same happened in the Men’s Doubles where Gilbert Barckoy/Leyland Leacock advanced at the expense of Godfrey Lowden/Sandeep Chand 7-5 7-5. Mario Niamatalli was able to turn back the challenge of Rudy Grant in their Men’s Over 35 encounter in three evenly contested sets.

Friday (today) will see some exciting matches

WI U-15 Tourney...

Anthony Downes

Jeremy Miller

especially in the Men’s Doubles where the top men’s players Jeremy Miller and Anthony Downes will team up with Jason Andrews and Andre Lopes respectively in their matchup Friday game schedule Ladies Singles Aruna Ramrattan vs Thi Fernandes Men’s Singles Rudy Grant vs Gavin Lewis Men’s Doubles Anthony Downes/Andre Lopes vs Jeremy Miller/Jason Andrews Men’s Doubles Andre Erskine/Nicholas Fenty vs Nicholas Glasgow/Jason Glasgow Men’s over 35

Singles Gilbert Barckoy vs Albert Madramootoo Wednesday Results Ladies Doubles Krystal Sukra/Nicola Ramdhyan defeated Aruna Ramrattan/ Thi Fernandes 7-5 6-4.

Men’s Over 35 Singles Mario Niamatali defeated Rudy Grant 2-6 6-2 11-9 Men’s Doubles Gilbert Barckoy/Leyland Leacock defeated Godfrey Lowden/ Sandeep Chand 7-5 7-5 Men’s Singles Jeremy Miller (1) defeated Seanden David Longe 6-1 6-0 Men’s Singles Anthony Downes (2) defeated Khalif Gobin 6-1 6-0

Barbados, Windwards win, but T&T draw

St. Kitts - It took Barbados just over 90 minutes to wrap up victory over Jamaica yesterday morning to kick off their West Indies Cricket Board’s Under 15 Tournament in fine style.

Jamaica started the second morning on 87/6, leading their opponents by five runs.

The Bajan bowlers wasted little time in the field though as Jamaica were cleaned up for 113. Shakeel Tourney finished with the best figures of 11-6-23-4.

Set just 36 runs to win, Barbados lost just one wicket, that of opener Leniko Boucher for 20 as they got home by 9 wickets. Tied with his first innings score of 53, Boucher was named Man of the Match.

Across at Conaree, it was heartbreak for Guyana, as the Windward Islands battled back strongly in their second innings to snatch the match from their rivals. Guyana started Day 2 with an overall lead of 183 runs, continuing

their second innings on 80-5.

Not long into the day’s play, and with the threat of rain, Guyana declared their second innings on 91/6 to leave the Windward Islands needing 200 for an outright victory. Having bowled the opposition out for just 68 in the first innings, Guyana had good reason to believe that 200 runs were beyond the Windwards’ capabilities.

The chase started tricky as Guyana quickly reduced their opponents to 41/2 at Lunch. However, a well stroked 65 from Anil Matthew steadied the chase for the Windwards. Travis Persaud (3/49) and Keemo Paul (3/42) fought valiantly to stop the Windwards march to victory and managed to even things up as the chase came to an end.

Both teams went to Tea with the Windwards at 160/6, needing another 40 runs with 4 wickets in hand. Ryan John made a solid 23 at the end to edge his team closer to

victory. However, it was Darel Cyrus who got his team over the line with a well struck 20 as the Windwards completed a come from behind win by two wickets, in getting to their target of 200.

Molineaux, Trinidad and Tobago and the Leeward Islands played out a pulsating draw. After rain delayed the start of play on Day 2, T&T eventually restarted their second innings on 62-2, holding an overall lead of 116 over their opponents.

The Windwards were intent on not letting this match slip out of their hands though as Mrinal Wadhwa wrecked the T&T batting. He finished with figures of 20.56-40-6, as T&T were bowled out at Lunch for 142, leaving the Leewards needing 197 runs to win.

The Leewards openers set about the target cautiously but opener Ras Powell had to retire hurt when he was on 20.

Slowly but surely, T&T (Continued on page 28)

Over the past weeks football fans have witnessed scintillating action as the various corporations battled for supremacy in the Inter Ministry/Corporation 7-aside football competition. The tournament has now reached the high point and this Saturday July 21, the action will culminate with the semifinals followed by the finals and third place playoffs at the Banks DIH Ground Thirst Park.

Fans will also be treated to two exhibition games that pit the skills of media personnel and other local celebrities plus a match that features a team from Sweet Point Snackette up against the YMCA Rich Boys.

The two semi final matches will see GNSC coming up against John Fernandes while the Guyana Revenue Authority/Customs clash with G&S Electrical. The two winners will battle in the finals while the two losers will play for the third place spot.

The tournament is sponsored by Banks DIH Ltd under the Powerade brand.

The winning team carts off $250,000 and a trophy while the second place finishers win $175,000. The third and fourth places receive $75,000 and $25,000 respectively.

Several other corporate entities have joined with Banks DIH and contributed towards a successful

tournament including Giftland Office Max, Talk is Cheap, Ross Gas Station, Body Max and Hopkinson Mining among others.

Meanwhile, the first celebrity team comprise of Lennox Cush - Star Party Rentals, Rafael Nabi - Nabi and Sons, Christopher LowKoan - Cell Phone Shack, Wayne Peters – Brandsville, Rawle Adams - Golden Jaguars, Jamaal Shabazz Golden Jaguars, Pernell Cummings – Macorp, Adremi Simon Horizon Construction, Michael Xavier - GCC Hockey Club, Chad Fernandes - John Fernandes Ltd, Dwight Sullivan - Cell Phone Shack, Wayne Dover Golden Jaguars, Aaron Fraser – Wartsila, Gordon Braithwaite - Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport.

The Captain is Eton Cordis while the Coach is

Mark Xavier.

The above squad will play against the following team Steve Ninvalle - Dep. P.S. Ministry Of Culture, Estwick North– CEO of the Garage, Eon Deviera – Deviera Mining, Lindon Boston– Hopkinson Mining, Lugard Mohan – FIBA Referee, Gavin Hope – Digicel, Ronald Bettencourt – CEO of Sweet Point, Steve Narine – CEO of Steve’s Jewelry, Earl O’ Neal UG Coach, Franklin Wilson GFF. President, Frank Parris – Golden Jaguars, Dennis Hunt – Police Coach, Odinga Lumumba – Office the President, Deon Barnwell Former National Captain and Christopher Barnwell Jr. – West Indian cricketer.

Steve Ninvalle is the Captain while Odinga Lumumba is the Coach. The action gets underway at 17:30hrs.

Former Aussie star Reiffel to make “Test debut” St. John’s, Antigua – Paul Reiffel will become the latest former Test star to umpire in Tests, when he debuts in the upcoming, two-match Digicel Test Series between West Indies and New Zealand.

The former Australia fast bowler will stand in both Tests which take place from July 25 to 29 at the Vivian Richards Cricket Ground in Antigua and August 2 to 6 at Sabina Park in Jamaica.

He will be part of the International Cricket Councilappointed match management crew for the series that also includes former English County star Richard Kettleborough and South African Marais Erasmus.

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Malta Supreme HRC Bodybuilding & Fitness Show...

Banks DIH officially announces partnership

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everage Giants Banks DIH under the Malta Supreme brand yesterday officially announced its continued partnership with organizers of the Hugh Ross Classic Bodybuilding & Fitness Show at Thirst Park, Georgetown.

Present himself to accept and thank Banks DIH for its continued support from the first HRC was Hugh Ross, who recently won the Master’s Over-50 Category at the National Amateur Body Building Association (NABBA) World Championships held in Dublin, Ireland, last June.

While thanking Banks DIH for its sustained commitment to the sport over the years, Ross reminded that this year’s competition is expected to

Banks DIH Non Alcoholic Beverages Brand Manager Clayton Mc Kenzie hands over the cheque to Hugh Ross in the presence of Banks DIH and HRC Committee members. be fierce with the athletes in fine tuning mode ahead of next Saturday’s finale at the National Cultural Centre beginning at 19:00hrs.

Banks DIH’s Media Manager Troy Peters in feature remarks congratulated the HRC and

Ross for bringing off another Show, hailing Ross for his recent success on the International stage.

“Today we are here to offer our commitment to the 3rd HRC. Banks DIH has been on board from the inception of this Show and

we are pleased to continue our partnership with this event under the Malta Supreme brand.

We will be offering full sponsorship to this event both the Classic and the health walk that is set for this Sunday. We as a company would like to see more Guyanese being involved in more health and wellness.”

Peters also encouraged members of the public to come out on Sunday and be a part of the walk that starts and ends at the National Park commencing at 06:00hrs.

He indicated that each participant would receive a Banks branded tee shirt and will also be refreshed by his company’s products.

Over 30 male athletes will be showcasing their chiseled physiques in the various categories and aiming to out pose each

other in winning their respective categories and also seeking to with the overall title to be called the King of the Sport when it comes to the HRC. Ross explained that in the female category it will not be a bodybuilding contest rather it will be a female figure category.

“The females are not expected to display muscles, they will not be expected to do the eight mandatory poses, rather, what we are looking for is a female who is toned, who displays some form of symmetry which is shape and looks athletic she doesn’t have to be athletic and she must also exude feminism.”

Ross also sought to clear the air on the criteria for the male competitors in being a part of the grand finale. He explained that they would have had to compete at the

Sub-Meets that were held in We s t D e m e r a r a a n d Georgetown.

The Sub-Meets that were scheduled for Berbice and Linden were called off due to inclement weather and those athletes that were scheduled to compete at those two locations were given passage to the finals.

“The other factor in the preliminaries is that we had the opportunity to select the top athletes and they have been the recipients of supplement packages to assist in their final preparations compliments of Fitness Express.”

Banks DIH Brand Manager of Non-Alcoholic Beverages in brief remarks reiterated the sentiments of his colleague Troy Peters while noting that Malta Supreme is the ideal product for such an event pointing out that it contains vitamin B and can be consumed by anyone.

Tickets for the show are already on sale at the National Cultural Centre’s Box Office, Buddy’s Gym, C o l o r ’s B o u t iq u e a n d Fitness Planet – Auditorium Front $2500, Auditorium Rear $2000, elsewhere $1000.

In relation to the walk this Sunday, each participant will receive one tee shirt compliments of Banks DIH. Ross said that the Drum Core of Guyana Defense Force will accompany walkers while Curtis Mc Kenzie will take participants through some stretching exercises at the end of the walk. Walking time is 06:00hrs.

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Guyana’s Olympic team set for London -Yassin says end “threats” to Pompey

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he athletes identified to represent Guyana at the Olympic Games in London, England received words of encouragement yesterday at the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) where they were presented to the media for the first time since their selection.

President of the GOA, Juman Yassin, informed the media that Winston George will be the flag bearer and lead the delegation during the March-Pass Procession.

Yassin explained that George was chosen because he is a local athlete, who qualified being based in Guyana.

It was disclosed that at the March-Pass, the males will be attired in yellow while the females will be dressed in red; the flagbearer will be wearing a cape on his back displaying the Kaieteur Falls and the Coat of Arms.

Yassin also expressed his disappointment over reported threats that are being sent to outstanding Olympian, Aliann Pompey from another camp. He alleged that supporters of world junior silver medalist, Kadecia Baird are the ones purportedly threatening Pompey.

Baird won a silver medal in the 400m last week at the W o r l d J u n i o r Championships, and some are of the view that she should represent Guyana at the Olympics ahead of Pompey when Baird dipped under the ‘A’ Standard qualification mark for the Games.

“For an athlete to go to the Olympics, she/he has to be accredited. Kadecia’s name was not on the long sheet, which was submitted on March 23 because at that time we did not think she was capable enough, so she was not accredited,”

explained Yassin.

“Aliann has served Guyana; she represented us for over 12 years and won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. She also won medals at the Pan American Games,” he said. Pompey has also won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games.

Yassin noted that he has been in communication with Baird’s Coach, Nicola Mitchell, since her victory, and he indicated to her that he would be happy to have Baird representing Guyana in the future. According to him, Mitchell gave him a positive response.

Chef-de-Mission of the Guyana Olympic Team, Dr. Karen Pilgrim and Colin Boyce, who is the President of the AthleticsAssociation of Guyana (AAG) and will be attending the Games as theAthletics Manager, were all optimistic of Guyana’s performance.

The disciplines Guyana will take part in are athletics, judo and swimming.

Winston George and Alian Pompey will compete in 400m men and women respectively while Jeremy Bascom will be competing in the 100m.

George’s Coach, Lyndon Wilson and Pompey’s Coach, Joe Ryan will be the two athletic coaches in London.

The swimmers are Niall Roberts and Britany vanLange. Both of them will swim in the 100m freestyle.

Swimming Coach, Sean Baksh will accompany the swimmers. The lone Judoka is Raul Lall and he will compete in the under-60 kg category.

The Olympic Games will commence on July 27.

The Guyana-based contingent leaves Guyana on Wednesday with Boyce set to travel on July 28 following the completion of the Police Athletics Championships.

Daniels to conduct coaching clinic at Zorg Senior Coach Forbes Daniels will conduct a cricket coaching clinic for players at Zorg Cricket Ground on the Essequibo Coast from August 6 – 24 targeting players between the ages of 6 to 24 years old.

Daniels told Kaieteur Sport that participants will be thought the basics of batting, bowling, fielding and wicketkeeping as well as the importance of discipline, fitness and nutrition. He {Daniels}will be assisted by Andy Ramnarine and Mel Brown.

Interested players can uplift registration forms from Brown (648 6724), Ramnarine (693 2474), Daniels (656 8425) or the coordinator Thakur Persaud (6568425).

From left Sean Baksh (Swimming Coach), AAG President, Colin Boyce, GOA President, K.A Juman Yassin, Jeffrey Sankies (Judo Coach), and Chef-de-Mission, Dr. Karren Pilgrim brief the media yesterday on Guyana’s Olympic hopefuls.

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National Pre-Cadet TT Team off to Jamaica The National Pre-Cadet and Cadets team pose for a photo opportunity yesterday afternoon before their departure to Jamaica.

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he National PreC a d e t Ta b l e Tennis team left Guyana today for the Seventh Caribbean PreC a d e t Ta b l e Te n n i s Championships that will start tomorrow at the University of the West Indies Campus UTECH Auditorium and concludes on July 25.

Guyana’s quest for regional honors would come from the brightest and most

prominent table tennis players of the next generation.

The team departed early this morning aboard Caribbean Airlines.

Countries already confirmed for the Championships include Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, St Kitts, Aruba, St Maarten, Puerto Rico and French Guiana.

The Guyana team has

been in training for the last two months and word emanating from the coaching personnel is that Guyana’s medal chances are solid given the pool of talent selected.

The team comprises: 13-Years-and-Under Boys: Elishaba Johnson, Kyle Edghill, Rajiv Muneshwer, Miguel Wong 13-Years-and-Under Girls: Jamaali Homer, Priscilla Greaves, Kristie

Lopes 11-Years-and-Under Girls: Jeremey Singh, Tyriq Saunders, Terrence Rausch, Niron Bissu 11-Years-and-Under Girls: Neveah Clarkson, Salanas Jackman, Abigale Martin, Simran Bissu Management and Coaching Staff: Hopkinson Harold (Manager), Coaches: Linden Johnson, Colin France, Idi Lewis, Mooniram Persaud

DCC hailed as a symbol of dedication, determination & discipline At launching of centenary anniversary celebrations Alfred Mentore President DCC

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h e D e m e r a r a represented the Regional C r i c k e t C l u b team in limited overs (DCC) was hailed matches. The club has also as a symbol of dedication, produced excellent cricket determination & discipline administrators in Fred Wills, by its USA chapter member Esq., Derrick ‘Zegga’ Atwell C a r l y l e M i l l e r d u r i n g and Lennox Hunte among y e s t e r d a y ’ s o f f i c i a l others. launching of the club’s DCC was established as centenary celebrations at its an alternative to the then pavilion in Queenstown.

British-dominated Reading a document on Georgetown Cricket Club, in the History of DCC which the early 19th century. was to be delivered by Formed by Portuguese former West Indies Captain businessmen in the then Clive Lloyd who was British Guiana, DCC’s club unavoidably absent, Miller membership was open to told the gathering that anyone after the 1st World celebrating 100 years is a War and went on to become remarkable achievement for one of the top cricket teams any institution. in Guyana.

He spoke glowingly of “The fans in my time world greats Lloyd, Lance followed the DCC team like Gibbs and Roy Fredericks the piped piper,” Miller who were all produced by explained before talking DCC adding that the first about the accomplishments Captain to win a Test match of some of it key players of for the West Indies was also a yesteryear. former DCC President An upbeat and Maurice Fernandes who died passionate Reverend Dil in 1981 at age 83.

Mohamed chaired the DCC was formed in launching and encouraged 1912 and since then has especially the younger produced other West Indies members to try to live a Test players the likes of Cyril Christ-like life while he C h r i s t i a n i , R o b e r t urged the club’s executive, Christiani, Roger Harper and led by former Guyana youth Tr a v i s D o w l i n w h i l e batsman Alfred Mentore to Christopher Barnwell and work diligently to maintain Derwin Christian have (Continued on page 27) 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