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Guyana gravely concerned over

…callsontheinternationalcommunitytorejectVenezuela'sillegalexpansionism new law declaring Essequibo region part of Venezuela

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Guyana gravely concerned over new law declaring Essequibo region part of Venezuela

…callsontheinternationalcommunitytorejectVenezuela’sillegalexpansionism

The Government of Guyana’sEssequiboRegion, Essequibo region part of “It is also an egregious Guyana on Friday said it is an area that has been the Venezuela. violation of the Order on “gravely concerned over the subject of an age-old In a statement, the provisional measures issued adoption of a law by the controversy, despite an Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the international Court of Venezuelan National ongoing international court said the move by the Justice on December 1, 2023 Assembly declaring the case and the Argyle Venezuelan National and it is a violation of the EssequiboregionofGuyana, Declaration signed on Assembly is a “flagrant Argyle Declaration of which constitutes more than December14. violation of Guyana’s December 14, 2023 agreed two thirds of its national The move by the sovereignty and territorial to by the leaders of territory, to be a constituent Venezuelan National integrity and is in breach of CARICOM and Brazil, the partofVenezuela.” Assembly comes three the fundamental principles representative of the United

On Thursday, lawmakers months after Venezuelans of international law Nations Secretary General in Venezuela approved the voted in a referendum to enshrined in the United and by the Presidents of creation of a new state in officially make the NationsCharter.” GuyanaandVenezuela.”

Guyana’s President, Irfaan Ali Venezuela’s President, Nicholas Maduro

The Ministry of Foreign community to uphold the Affairs assured that Guyana rule of law by rejecting remains committed to peace “Venezuela’s illegal on its borders and in the expansionism and by region. insisting that Venezuela

“It will not allow its revert to the International sovereignty and territorial Court of Justice which has territory to be usurped before it the case for a full Guyana will exert all of its and final resolution of the efforts under international controversy over the land law to ensure that its border between the two sovereignty and territorial countries.” integrity remain intact,” the Venezuela has been statementsaid. increasing its military

Further, Guyana called presence on its border with on the international Guyana.

Guyana’s oil helped CNOOC to bag US$17.2B profits last year

China’s CNOOC from Guyana’s Stabroek On Thursday, CNOOC build a world-class energy Limited had Block. ExxonMobil Guyana said, “In 2023, despite the company.” r e c o r d e d is the operator of the slowdown in global

Sophia laborer shot dead

A laborer of ‘D’ Field side of his yard, also seated Sophia was on Thursday onblocks.

night gunned down At around 20:30hrs, execution style. Dead is Cozier said the suspect Courtney Younge, a 56- stopped in front of his yard. year-old of Lot 643 ‘D’ Shortly thereafter, the Field Sophia, who was shot suspect ran in their by an unidentified man, direction with what who according to police appeared to be a shotgun in wasarmedwithashotgun. hishands.

In a press release, the The suspect reportedly Guyana Police Force said approached Younge, thatYoungewasworkingas pointed the gun at him and a labourer for Vincent discharged a round in his Cozier, a 57-year-old driver direction. of ‘D’ Field Sophia who is The injured man fell to currently building a house the ground and the suspect inthatvillage. exited the yard and hopped Police said that at about on to his pedal cycle and 19:00 hrs Thursday night, rode off in a western Cozier said he was at the direction, making good his work site when Younge escape. visited him. The man told Younge’s body was investigators that he and taken to the Memorial Younge were consuming Gardens Funeral Home alcohol as Younge sat on where it awaits a Posttwo concrete blocks facing MortemExamination. north. Investigations are Cozier was on the left ongoing.

ExxonMobil Guyana

US$17.2 billion Stabroek Block with a 45% economic growth and the announced the discovery of (124 billion Yuan) in net interest, while Hess Guyana decline in international oil in 2015 and swiftly income 2023, a dip in profits Exploration Ltd. holds 30% crude oil prices, CNOOC moved to commence compared to 142 billion interest and CNOOC Limited pressed ahead with production activities by Yuanin2022–withearnings Petroleum Guyana Limited high-quality development, December2019. included from profits made holds25%interest. set new records in both

Production from the reserves and production and S t a b r o e k B l o c k generatedbountifulprofit.” developments sits above T h e C h i n e s e 600,000 barrels per day G o v e r n m e n t - b a c k e d (bdp) – with Exxon having company reported total the Liza 1, Liza 2 and the annual revenue of 416 6 Payaraprojectsonline. billion Yuan, slightly lower

The oil companies have than the 422.23 billion Yuan embarked on an aggressive in 2022. Despite the dip, the drilling campaign in the company noted, “Profit- Stabroek Block targeting making capabilities remain productiongrowth. Looking ahead, CNOOC three other developments: strong.”

In his remark, CNOOC Limited will continue to Yellowtail, Uaru and CNOOC disclosed that Chairman Wang Dongjin, enhance our energy supply Whiptailprojects. the Bohai oilfields offshore said, “In 2023, we worked capacity, technological It should be noted that China remained the largest diligently to meet our innovation and value Yellowtail and Uaru have crude oil production base in t a r g e t s W e h a v e creation capabilities, and already been approved, China, while Guyana and successfully completed all strive for high-quality while Whiptail is under Brazil continued to serve as the tasks for the year and development. With our best r e v i e w a w a i t i n g the main drivers of the achieved new highs on efforts, we will set new government approval any company’s overseas reserves and production milestones on our way to daynow

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EDITORIAL

Jagdeo’s press conferences

We have a few questions that involve Vice President BharratJagdeo’spressconferencesheldeveryThursdayat Freedom House or Office of the President. Whose press conference,isit? Whoisinchargeofit? Whatistheroleof Mikhail Rodrigues in the Jagdeo press conferences now deteriorated into all out press brawling from the vice president’s side of the microphone? Is Rodrigues an employeeoftheState? Ifso,whatishe,afactotum,awater boy,acheerleader,ascreenerofquestions,oranunofficial abuser of press freedoms and press professionals in Guyana? Is he Jagdeo’s unannounced public relations director and dirty jobs man that no other Guyanese would do?

Jagdeo is now the sole owner of a well-deserved reputation in this country He is widely recognized as Guyana’s abuser-in-chief for the word has spread all over Thisbecameevidentfromtheissuesandquestionsraisedin therecentUnitedNationsHumanRightssession. Jagdeois sogoodatbeinganabuserandrevilerthatthereisnoneed forthelikesofaRodrigues,buttherehewascursingothers so that he can continue collecting his cash, and proud to carry the dirty bags of the vice president. While the press abuser-in-chiefBharratJagdeocarriesonattheratethathe does, President IrfaanAli, as commander in chief needs to pull hard on the reins. The president should not stand by idly,andallowthispracticetogoon. Whetherheknowsor doesn’t know the full details of the weekly press embarrassmentstohisadministrationisirrelevant.Whatis meaningful is that these diatribes and other forms of disgusting behavior by those associated with his governanceteamarebeingbeamedaroundtheworld. Both PresidentAliasleaderandhispresidencyarenowbrought intoseriousdisrepute. Hehastoputhisfootdownandmust not be an unconscious or unwilling party to the filth that comesoutofalmostalloftheseweeklypressconferences. IfJagdeocanneitherfindthestandard,norcontrolhisattack dogs,thenPresidentAlihastostepinanddosoforhim.

Franklyput,Jagdeo’spressgatheringscannolongerbe described as press conferences. No self-respecting Guyanese, no principled citizen, would declare these as meeting with the press and sharing with the media for dissemination with the rest of Guyana. We at this paper identifytheBharratJagdeopressconferencesforwhatthey havedegradedto:pressobscenitiesandpresswarsandpress cuss downs. They are virtual crimes against the independent media establishment in Guyana. It is now a standing repugnance that this is what this former head of statenowpresidesovershamelesslyandwithoutbattingan eyelid. In fact, many are asking if Jagdeo is not egging Rodrigues on, goading him to perform in a puppet role. Why does Jagdeo lack confidence in himself so much, in whatherepresents,thathefeelsitnecessarytoaccompany himself with props and sidekicks and the dregs from the bottomofthenationalbarrel? Ifhedoesnotknowenough about oil, then he should walk with somebody who knows aboutthatcommodity Thisoilwealthmeanstoomuchto Guyanesetoday,andheowesallcitizensastraightandclean story It is not necessary for Jagdeo to stain himself some more and besmirch the Guyanese people by having a hanger-onlikeRodriguesaspartofhispressentourage. He should give Rodrigues a real job and help him to appreciatethebasicsofprofessionalism,comportment,and participatinginacivilizedexchange. Onlyanimalsresortto the grunting and grappling that have come to feature so prominently in the Jagdeo press bacchanal. All that is missingnowisabottleofcheaprum,andsomewine-down, yardmusicblaringathighvolume,asaccompaniment. We have seen sickness of many kinds, but this is a political sickness of a rare kind, one that is unique to the PPPC Government. Attheendoftheday,Jagdeoshouldbeman enoughtocomeoutintheopenanddohisowndirtywork, andnotuseRodriguesasafront,asleazyone.

Guyana must be prepared to address the consequences of any action Maduro may take

DEAREDITOR

, The very essence of democracy is that there should be a duly elected government representing a majority vote of eligible voters and a functioning Opposition representing a minority vote of the eligible voterssittingacrossthetable in the National Assembly (Parliament or Congress) debating the rights and wrongs of the governing of the nation in the full view and hearing of the entire country, covered by a free media To a very large extent, we have that in Guyana, albeit the level of debate, sadly, sometimes, descendsintothegutter

The essence of national patriotism is that when a country’sveryexistenceand sovereignty is threatened by external forces, regardless of their political differences, the Governing and Opposition political parties come together set aside their domestic differences and speak and act with one voice and with one intention, that is, the protection and survival of their country. To an overwhelming extent that has been the case regarding Venezuela’sclaimandthreat to take possession, by force of arms, the Essequibo regionofGuyana.

Venezuelans, we know, almostfromthecradletothe g r a v e , h a v e b e e n

indoctrinated to believe that the territory of Essequibo belongs to Venezuela, even thoughthereisnotascintilla of historical evidence to support this claim. As Sir Shridath Ramphal puts it in the book, “The New Conquistadors, the Venezuelan Challenge to Guyana’s Sovereignty”, “thereareclassesandforces inVenezuelathathavemade the acquisition of most of Guyana their life’s cause, and sought to turn it into a nationalcrusade”.

Over the years, since Independence, we have not, as a people, generally paid much attention to this claim by Venezuela, mistakenly taking for granted that the bordersofGuyana,asshown on the map, define our country Wehaverarelypaid little attention to this in our schools, for instance, because we take it for granted and because it has been so for well over 100 years.

Let us, again, however, remind ourselves that, in 1897, the Treaty of Washington agreed to a TreatyofArbitrationtosettle for all times the boundaries between Venezuela and British Guiana and to consider the results of the Tribunal of Arbitration as a Full, Perfect and Final Settlement of all the questions referred to the Arbitration and, on October

3rd, 1899, the International Tribunal of Arbitration presented its Award which defined the boundaries of Guyana as they remain today

A C o m m i s s i o n appointed by Britain and Venezuela demarcated an official boundary map signedonJanuary7th,1905, by representatives of Venezuela and the United Kingdom.

For sixth (6o) years, successive Venezuelan governmentshavehonoured andrespectedtheboundaries between Guyana and Venezuela,butthen,in1962, when our country’s Independence was on the horizon,Venezuelasuddenly demanded that the Arbitration Award be revisited before Britain granted Independence to Guyana Venezuela’s President, at the time, Romulo Betancourt, expressed his concern to the US Ambassador to Venezuela about British G u i a n a b e c o m i n g independent under what he described as “a Communist government led by Dr. CheddiJagan”.

All of this, including a spurious Memorandum written in 1944 by a junior American Lawyer who had participated in the Arbitral Tribunal hearing claiming that the 1899 Award was a conspiracy between Great

Britain and Russia, obliged the British government, on the eve of Independence, in 1966, to enter into the Geneva Agreement, later joinedbyathenindependent Guyana, led by Prime Minister, Linden Forbes Burnham, identifying the “controversy”settingoutthe meanstohaveitsettled.

Fast forward to January 30th, 2018, when the Secretary-General of the United Nations, under the Geneva Agreement, chose “the International Court of Justice as the means now to beusedforitssolution”and, on March 29th, 2018, Guyana filed its application totheCourttodeterminethe validity of the 1899Arbitral Award.Venezuela,however, has refused to recognise the ICJ’sjurisdiction.

Instead, Venezuela’s President, Nicolas Maduro, haschosenapathofhostility, he and his government declaring on September 21st, 2023, a Referendum seekingtoannexEssequibo.

We know, that with few exceptions, the international c o m m u n i t y, m o s t importantly, including the governmentsoftheUSA,the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth Countries, France, Germany, the Organisation of American States and Brazil, have rejected Venezuela’s claim andwarnedagainstany

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Will GtE project’s commercial and other documents be released into the public domain

DEAREDITOR, The Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project’s commercial arrangements have been finalized The Hansards record the government’s undertaking for these documents to be laid in the NationalAssembly

When will the Office of the Prime Minister release into the public domain the following information as recorded in the Hansards and/orrequesteddirectly:

accountoflastyear’sbudget allotmentof$43.3B?

·Aproposedexpenditure accountofthisyear’sbudget allocationof$80B?

·Anaccountofanyother monies that have been expended or plan to be expended on the GtE project?

· What works do the contracts signed in 2023 cover?

valuesofthesecontracts?

· Are the 2023 contracts withGoGorsubcontractsof CH4-Lindsayca?

When will the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmentreleaseintothe publicdomainthefollowing information as recorded in the Hansards and/or requesteddirectly: The Gas Sales Agreement?

US$1.1B?

· Expected date of the implementation of the National Gas Leak Management Plan and/or NationalGasIntegrityPlan?

·Anexpenditureaccount of the start-up sum of $24.6B?

·Indicateifthecontracts signed in 2023 for the GtE project are additional expendituretoGoG?

· An expenditure

· What are the dollar

· All other commercial documents?

· Is the pipeline project still on budget to the approximate sum of

It is hoped that we, the beneficiaries of the oil and gas patrimony, will be gracedwiththehumanrights of adequate information along with access to information and not have to continue to be dealt with in thearenaofnon-disclosure.

Kindregards, Elizabet

Venezuela’s recent action on Essequibo should come as no surprise

DEAREDITOR,

It should come as no surprise, the recent actions by Venezuela concerning Essequibo.

That country reneged on agreements reached in Barbados concerning its upcomingelections.

It did that, so walking back on the Argyle Declaration was an occurrence we should have expected.

Guyana,unliketheU.S., cannot impose sanctions

All we can hope for is cool headstoprevail.

Thiscourseofactionwas always in the making given theresultsofthereferendum heldlastDecember.

There are forces there impatient to implement the referendum to bolster a sagging image before the Julyelections.

Was Guyana duped by

perceived cordiality exhibitedbytheVenezuelan Presidentatarecentregional and Latin America conference and the seemly all’s quiet on the western front, following the Argyle Declaration?

It is noted this latest assaultcomesatatimewhen the Region and its partners are occupied with happeningsinHaiti.

ShamshunMohamed

NIS is a bedrock for Guyanese who attained the age of retirement

DEAREDITOR,

The NIS has been a bedrock for people from all walks of life when they would have reached the age ofretirement.

It is a scheme that is meant to be a sustenance to ussothatwecanlivealifeof comfort when we would have reached our twilight zone.

TheNISisaschemethat offers social insurable coverageforpersonswhoare gainfully employed, that is from age 16 onwards. One can be employed in the government service, private employment or selfemployed.

In any of the categories mentioned above, you are required to make at least 15 yearsofcontributionsbefore full benefits can be given to retirees.

Now,all’swellonceyou h a v e m a d e y o u r contributions and have reachedtheageofretirement one should get retirement

benefits, but this is not to be for some in the workforce. Some workers cannot show proof of contributions and for which The NIS cannot show record of their contributions.

Thishasbeenasorepoint betweencontributorandThe NIS?

The NIS insists in the worker providing evidence of his contribution while the worker is adamant that they have paid in their contributions and must be compensatedforit.

Now herein lies the perennial problem which in manycasesisthefaultofthe worker

Do not take your employer’s word for granted,thatheispayingup your dues to The NIS, your dutyistogotoTheNISand get a certified printout of your contributions, whether yearlyorquarterly,itisyour right to know what your statusis?

Itisyourmoneyandnow

is the time to rectify any anomalies that may have existed, do not wait until your retirement With a certified printout you are well positioned to present yourevidencewhenthetime comes.

The NIS cannot go on hearsayevidence,cold,hard copy evidence is proof of your claim, and any other source is on shaky ground. I thought that I would bring this important piece of information to the working publicoutthere.

RespectfullySubmitted

Neil Adams

Guyana must be prepared...

Frompage04 attempt of Venezuela to invadeourterritory

This all brings us to the Joint Declaration of Argyle signed on December 14th lastyear

The Declaration has temporarily put to rest Articles, 1, 3 and 6, in particular, the use or threat, of course, which was implied by the Maduro Referendum to enforce the annexationoftheEssequibo. The actual title of the Declaration “For Dialogue and Peace” underlines the primarypurposeanddefines the immediate result of the Declaration.

Importantly, even though Article 4 notes Venezuela’s lack of recognitionoftheICJandits jurisdiction, in fact, Article 2, which reads “that any controversies between the two States will be resolved in accordance with international law, including the Geneva Agreement”, ultimately commits both Venezuela and Guyana to accept the judgement of the Court.

ButwhydoIbringallof this up now? Because Maduroisscheduledtoface a General Election on 28th July, 2024, and registration beginsnextmonth.

But, knowing that he cannot win a free and fair election,aseverypollshows lessthanfifteen(15)percent supportforMaduro,Maduro hasalreadyviolatedthedeal he struck with the US in

Barbados to conduct a free andfairelection.

His main candidate, MariaCorinaMachado,has been banned by the Court from contesting and a recent Reuters report from Caracas says that Maduro’s Attorney General, Tarek Saab,hasarrestedtwo(2)of herteamandseven(7)other members of her team, including her right hand, Magalli Medda, have warrants out for their detention

The US Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Brian Nichols, has called for their immediaterelease.

There is little doubt, therefore, that the US government will re-impose itssanctionsontheexportof Maduro’s oil and gas which expireinApril.

Today, we learn from Reuters,thattheVenezuelan Parliamenthasapprovedthe creation of a new State, Guayana Esequiba, embracing the Essequibo region,inutterandcomplete v i o l a t i o n o f t h e

commitments made by MaduroatArgyle.

Our government, in response, today (22nd March), has called on the international community to reject Venezuela’s unlawful declaration and to uphold the rule of law, demanding thatVenezuela honour the Argyle Declaration and respect the judgement of the International Court of Justice to rule on the matter We look forward to hearing the collective voices of the CARICOM leaders, all of whom participated in Argyle, in c o n d e m n a t i o n o f Venezuela’s latest betrayal of trust Nicolas Maduro has obviously become a desperate man, cannot be relied upon to honour his word nor his signature on any agreement and Guyana must now be prepared to address the consequences of any action which Maduro may decide totake

Yourssincerely,

KitNascimento

UK Prime Minister’s Rwanda deal on migrantsa controversial turn in Immigration Policy

DEAREDITOR,

In a surprising turn of events, the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak of the Conservative Party, has recently unveiled a groundbreaking deal with Rwandaaimedataddressing the country’s immigration challenges. This move has sparked intense debate and c o n t r o v e r s y b o t h d o m e s t i c a l l y a n d internationally, raising critical questions about the UK’s immigration policies and its commitment to upholdinghumanrights.

The crux of the matter lies in the UK’s struggle to manage its immigration system effectively With a rising number of migrants arriving at its borders in searchofrefuge,thecountry faces mounting pressure to find viable solutions to manage the influx and alleviate the strain on its resources.The Rwanda deal represents a bold attempt to outsource the processing of asylum claims, a strategy that has elicited serious ethical and practical concerns from various

quarters.

Supporters of the deal argue that it offers a pragmatic approach to managing migration flows while ensuring timely and fair consideration of asylum claims. The UK aims to streamline the asylum process and deter irregular migration, thereby maintaining control over its borders and safeguarding national security interests.

Additionally,proponentssee thedealasanopportunityfor international cooperation in addressing the global refugeecrisis.

However, critics have been quick to condemn the agreement, viewing it as an abdicationoftheUK’smoral and legal obligations to protect vulnerable individuals fleeing persecution and violence

They argue that outsourcing asylum processing to Rwanda—a country with its own human rights challenges raises serious questions about the safety and well-being of migrants, particularly given reports of abuse and exploitation in detentioncenters.Moreover,

opponents fear that the deal underminestheprinciplesof asylum and refugee protection enshrined in internationallaw,potentially setting a dangerous precedentforothercountries tofollow

The decision to strike a deal with Rwanda has also s p a r k e d b a c k l a s h domestically, with many q u e s t i o n i n g t h e government’s transparency and accountability in c o n d u c t i n g s u c h negotiations Critics have raised concerns about the lack of parliamentary oversight and public consultationsurroundingthe agreement, casting doubts about its legitimacy and democratic credentials

Furthermore, there are apprehensions that the deal could exacerbate antiimmigrant sentiment and xenophobia within the UK, furtherdividingsociety.

Amidst the heated debate, the role of the UK Prime Minister has come under intense scrutiny. Supportersviewthedecision topursuetheRwandadealas a bold and decisive move to

Take necessary steps to secure the integrity of the Cuyuni area and the Essequibo

DEAREDITOR, I commend the Editorial in Stabroek, News Friday, March 22, 2024 titled ‘Eteringbang security” as necessary reading and digestionbythepowersthat be and every concerned patriot.

Of course, there is the boast in the media of a high profile visit by the US CIA Directorandothertopbrass.

The sword of Damocles hangs over the head of Guyanese miners and their familiesoperatinginpartsof the Cuyuni River I have spoken with people seeking to make a living in this area and the situation is dire,

dangerousanddebilitating

The solution requires persons in control of the Administration to have a vision and to take necessary steps to secure the integrity of the Cuyuni area and the Essequibo.

Short time proposals to encourage Venezuelans, the good and bad, constitute an act of stupidity which is already having a backfiring effect No band-aid or apparently politically motivated solution would work. Everywhere a sane and sensitive state must ensure that the Immigration Policy must discriminate against a dense, shady

tackleacomplexissueheadon, demonstrating leadership and pragmatism in the face of mounting challenges. They argue that in an increasingly interconnected and volatile world, tough decisions must be made to safeguard nationalinterestsandprotect citizens’welfare.

However, critics accuse the Prime Minister of prioritizing political e x p e d i e n c y o v e r humanitarian concerns, allegingthatheissacrificing humanrightsanddignityfor the sake of political gain. They argue that the Rwanda deal reflects a callous disregard for the plight of asylum seekers and undermines the UK’s

reputation as a champion of democracyandhumanrights ontheglobalstage.

Moreover, beyond the immediate ramifications, there are concerns about the long-term implications of the Rwanda deal. Skeptics worry that by outsourcing asylum processing, the UK may be setting a precedent that encourages other nations to adopt similar measures,ultimatelyleading to a fragmentation of international refugee protection mechanisms and exacerbating the plight of displacedpeopleworldwide.

In conclusion, the UK Prime Minister’s Rwanda deal on migrants marks a pivotal moment in the country’s immigration

policy—a decision fraught with ethical, legal, and politicalimplications.While proponents tout it as a pragmatic solution to a complex problem, critics decry it as a betrayal of fundamental principles of justice and compassion. As thedebatecontinues,thefate of asylum seekers remains uncertain, caught in the crossfire of competing interests and ideologies

Only time will reveal whether the Rwanda deal proves to be a turning point in the UK’s approach to immigration or a cautionary tale of the dangers of sacrificing human rights for politicalexpediency

Sincerely,

WayneLyttle

Third party needed for good Governance

character

I h a v e e a r l i e r recommended to persons in authority that they need to implement proposals contained in a document titled “Defence in Depth,” perhaps gathering cobwebs insomeGovernmentOffice.

The few Government persons I have spoken to behaveandreactinamanner which suggest that any recommended earlier is without giving reasons unacceptable. Folly at its highestlevel.

If the Government cares for the residents of Cuyuni and Essequibo, they would e x a m i n e t h e recommendations of Defence in Depth and act with courage to prevent bedlam and ultimately loss of our patrimony of 83,000 sqmiles.

Some of us can do no morethanpleadforwisdom and for humility so that our children and grandchildren benefitfromGod’sbounty HamiltonGreen Elder

DEAREDITOR, Reference is made to your news reports (March 19, 20) on Tuesday’s forum held by United Nation Commission on Human Rights(inGeneva)querying the failure of Guyana government to investigate credible allegations of corruption and violations of rule of law in awarding contracts The UN Commission hearing laid bare the state of affairs in Guyana Corruption has been on the increase since the change in political administration. The country is increasingly being governedlikeanautocracya la Putin’s Russia with no accountability Putinesque style of governance is being usedhere.Itmustbestopped unless Guyana further descendsintoadictatorship.

The country and its peoplehavebeenabusedfor sixty years One party majority rule in Guyana has failed the nation The solution to abuse of power and proliferation of corruption is to prevent any partyfromgettingamajority of seats (33) in parliament. This would require a credible ‘third force’ or the small parties to capture enoughseatsawayfromboth major parties to ensure that no party wins an outright majority

The third force and or smallpartiesmustcampaign on an anti-corruption

platform. They must firmly promise to investigate all past contracts and ensure prosecution of the corrupt. They must commit to piloting legislation to increase the penalty for corruption, confiscate all corrupt gains, and bring all the corrupt to justice –Ministers and all other government functionaries andtheirfamiliesandfriends who are enjoying the loot. The public will gravitate towards parties that make such promises, giving them sufficient voter support to prevent any party from winning a majority They will attract votes from both sidesofthepoliticaldivideto get enough votes or seats to either form the government ordenythetwobehemothsa parliamentarymajority

The UN Commission questioning of Ms. Texeira clearly showed that the procurement commission is biased and dysfunctional with complainants not getting justice The commission seems to be hurting honest businessmen whobidforcontracts.There has not been a satisfactory investigation of complaints filedatthePSConawarding of contracts to companies that did not meet the minimumcriteria.

Take the instances of awarding of major pump station contracts to individuals who lacked minimum requirements to

qualifyforawardsmuchless being considered final evaluation.Andwhileonthe topic of corruptly awarded contracts on pump stations, the Ministry of Agriculture was unable to respond to several criticisms in the press of contracts to certain favored companies and individuals.

The Ministry also failed toexplaintherecentholiday trip to Las Vegas of a large group of engineers from the NDIA; the trip’s expenses were covered by corrupt contractorswithwhomsome engineers worked in league. The Ministry has been unable to defend the award of the contract for the dredging of the Pomeroon RiverandtheuseofNDIA’s equipment by the private contractor who did some work.

The allegation of payment of huge sums of money to the son of a functionary at the Ministry ofAgriculture for works not doneisverytroubling.Some contractors lacking capacity to do work tend to subcontractprojects. Thesearedoneinamost substandard manner and some not done. State money has been moving from the treasury into the pockets of functionaries.

The UN Commission didn’t touch on the rights of political association and formingparties.TheVP,

Reject Venezuela’s illegal expansionism

There must be a strong rejection on all fronts of Venezuela’s illegal expansionism to include GUYANA’s Essequibo region which constitutes more than two-thirds of the country’s territory.

“This is in flagrant violation of Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and is in breach of the fundamental principles of international law enshrined in the United Nations Charter.

It is also an egregious violation of the Order on provisional measures issued by the International Court of Justice on December 1, 2023 and it is a violation of theArgyle Declaration of December 14, 2023 agreed to by the leaders of CARICOM and Brazil, the representative of the United Nations Secretary General and by the Presidents of Guyana and Venezuela.

Guyana remains committed to peace on its borders and in the region. It will not allow its sovereignty and territorial territory to be usurped. Guyana will exert all of its efforts under international law to ensure that its sovereignty and territorial integrity remain intact.” – Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Govt. exploring lessons from oil spills worldwide to shape new legislation - Jagdeo

With Guyana’s o i l s p i l l legislation

c u r r e n t l y beingdrafted,VicePresident (VP), Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday disclosed that for the past several months the Government of Guyana (GoG) has been examining how countries deal with issuesinrelationtooilspills.

Jagdeo, during his weekly press conference, highlighted the examination of global practices in handlingoilspillincidentsto inform the impending legislation.Onesuchoilspill t h e Vi c e P r e s i d e n t mentioned is lessons learned by the United States It was, and still is, regarded noted, “Often oil companies following the 1989 Exxon as one of the largest argue if the government Valdezoilspill. environmental disasters in comes up with a figure for

According to reports, on U.S.history compensation they will March24,1989,anoiltanker On Thursday, Jagdeo argue (for) a different figure. owned by ExxonMobil outlined the key components So an independent fair Corporation and dubbed the of the proposed legislation, mechanism for all of those “ExxonValdez” ran aground including delineating things.” inabodyofwaterintheGulf responsibilities, liabilities, Jagdeo further explained of Alaska. It was heading to a n d c o m p e n s a t i o n that the Government’s aim is addressed the complexities regulationsforthepetroleum while Hess Guyana Long Beach, California with mechanisms in the event of to strengthen the law surroundingliabilityincases sector. He reiterated that the Exploration Ltd. holds 30% over 50 million barrels of oil anoilspill. governing any situation in involvingvesselshiredbyoil oil spill legislation will be interest and CNOOC but had hit a well-known “So we have been theeventofanoilspill. companies, highlighting the laid in the National Petroleum Guyana Limited navigation hazard in working at this for a while “We will determine gaps in existing regulations. Assembly before it heads to holds25%interest. Alaska’s waters. The impact now, looking at how we responsibilities both from He said the new law will recess. Production from the of the collision tore open the strengthen legislatively, so the states side and from the cater for spills that occur S p e a k i n g o n t h e S t a b r o e k B l o c k ship’s hull, causing some 11 we can have clear legislation parties causing the spill, we during the transport of Petroleum Commission, developments sits above million gallons of crude oil on how to tackle these will determine liabilities in petroleumproducts. Jagdeo said the government 600,000 barrels per day to spill into the ecologically things,thereisnoambiguity, the act who will be liable for Jagdeo said, “So if a is still to decide on the (bdp) – with Exxon having sensitive location. At the just in case these things what,wewouldhavetohave vessel were to have a implementation of the the Liza 1, Liza 2 and the time,itwasthelargestsingle happen,” the Vice President a mechanism that allows us blowout, of one of these big independent body Outside Payara projects online. The oilspillinU.S.waters.Initial said. to immediately tackle the vessels transporting oil and of that, he said the oil companies have attempts to contain the oil He underscored the consequences of the spill but gas they may not be Government has fulfilled its embarked on an aggressive failed,andinthemonthsthat importance of clarity and also a mechanism that could associated with Exxon, this policy agenda for the oil and drilling campaign in the followed, the oil slick fairness, stressing the need lead to resolution to things isacompanythattheyhireso gassector,withnewthingsto Stabroek Block targeting s p r e a d , e v e n t u a l l y for independent mechanism like compensation etcetera,” who is liable in that instance comeonstream. three other developments: blackening about 1,300 to resolve disputes regarding Jagdeotoldreporters. and how to we enforce the ExxonMobil Guyana Yellowtail, Uaru and miles of Alaska’s coastline. compensation for spills. He The Vice President also liability all of these are announced the discovery of Whiptailprojects. questionsthatwewouldlook oil in 2015 and swiftly It should be noted that atinthelegislation.” moved to commence Yellowtail and Uaru have

Exxon Valdez oil spill workers and maxi-barge hose beach after Corexit test on Quayle beach, Smith Island in Prince William Sound, Alaska, US, on 7 August 1989. Photograph: Alaska Resources Library and Information Services (Arlis) Photograph: ARLIS

The Vice President also production activities by already been approved, noted that there are lots of December 2019. Exxon is while Whiptail is under things that the Government the operator of the Stabroek review awaiting government is working on in relation to Block with a 45% interest, approvalanydaynow

Vice President(VP), Bharrat Jagdeo

Knowingyourreservesisknowingwhattodowiththem

It is myopic to take the position that a country’s oil reserves are important only when they are brought to production by the oil companies This narrow perspective overlooks the critical and multifaceted importanceofacountry’soil reserves in shaping national policiesandstrategies.

While extraction undoubtedly plays a crucial role in utilizing oil reserves knowing the amount and managing a country’s total oilreservesarefundamental tocraftingeffectivenational depletion policies The importance of reserves extends beyond mere production. It impacts on revenue distribution models and long-term planning strategies.

First and foremost, oil reserves serve as the foundation of national depletion policies It is necessary to know just how many reserves are available to determine the rate of depletion and the attracting of investment for extractive purposes.

It is knowing what you have that determines when and how the oil companies willmovetoproduction.Not theotherwayround.

National depletion policies aim to regulate the rate of extraction and consumption to ensure sustainable utilization of finite resources Without accurate knowledge of a country’s total reserves, devising effective depletion p o l i c i e s b e c o m e s guesswork Understanding the magnitude and distribution of reserves

allows policymakers to plan the rate of depletion, mitigating the risk of premature exhaustion and ensuring long-term energy security

For instance, a country with abundant reserves may opt for a more conservative extraction approach, prioritizing preservation for future generations or leveraging reserves as strategic assets in global energymarkets.Conversely, a nation with limited reserves may adopt policies aimed at maximizing shortterm extraction to meet immediate energy demands while simultaneously investing in alternative energysourcesforlong-term sustainability

The management of oil reserves is also linked to revenuedistributionmodels. As such it influences the allocationofoilrevenuesfor national development projects and social welfare programs. Countries often facethedilemmaofwhether to front-load revenues from oil extraction or adopt a more gradual approach, commonly referred to backloadingbenefits.

The option chosen has implications for the rate of economic expansion, the rateofborrowing,therateof infrastructure development andtherateofinvestmentin socialwelfarepriorities.Itis therefore absurd to link knowing a country’s reserves to the decision by the oil companies to move towardsproduction.

Itisnottheoilcompanies who should be determining when and how much

reserves goes into production This is the fundamental purpose on a national depletion policy andhavingawrittennational depletion policy ensures sovereigntyofacountry’soil resources. This sovereignty shouldneverbesurrendered totheoilbarons.

Justasoilcompaniescan capitalize on their untapped reserves, over which they haverights,toenhancetheir assets and stock values without immediate extraction,countriespossess a similar opportunity to leveragetheiroilreservesas a financial asset By strategically utilizing the estimated value of their reserves, countries can b o l s t e r t h e i r creditworthiness and attractivenesstoinvestors.

Knowing your total reserves can facilitate borrowing at favorable terms and attracting investment for economic development projects. The merepresenceofsubstantial oil reserves can signal stability and potential economic future growth, serving as collateral for loans and demonstrating a country’s resource endowment to potential investors.

Oil reserves serve as a strategicassetingeopolitical n e g o t i a t i o n s a n d international relations Countries with significant reserves wield considerable influence in global energy markets, shaping diplomatic relations and geopolitical alliances. The control and managementofreservescan become central to

DEM BOYS SEH

De blind leading de deaf

So, hear dis one now, Guyana! You ever hear ‘bout dem two fellas, one blindlikeabat,deoddaone, deaf as a doorpost. Yuh wouldn’tbelieveit,butdese two was partners in crime, movin’ ‘round town like theyowndeplace.

Now de blind one, couldn’t see a thing, but he had dis sixth sense, y’know?Likehecouldfeel de vibe of de place, and he knew all de shortcuts. Den youdedeafone;hecouldn’t hearaword,buthehadeyes likeahawk.

But lemme tell yuh, dis ain’t just a story ‘bout two fellas with disabilities. Oh no,disisamirrortoourown

society,people!

Look around, we got leaders in dis country walkin’‘round like dey got blinders on. Dey can’t see past dem own noses, much less de struggles of de ordinary man. Meanwhile, de rest of us, we actin’like we deaf to all de nonsense deyspewin’!

Yuh ever listen to some a dem speeches? Pure gibberish! But instead of callin’ dem out, we just nodding along like bobbleheads.

Well, I say it’s time to wake up and smell de coffee,Guyana!

If we keep lettin’ blind leaders leadin’ de way and

geopolitical strategies, with nations leveraging their oil wealth to advance political objectives and secure strategicinterests.

President Irfaan Ali claims that Guyana will become a global leader in energy security. In order to do so, however, it is necessary for the world to know Guyana’s estimated reserves Quantifying a country’s total reserves is essential for effective resource management and environmentalconservation.

Overreliance on oil extraction can lead to environmental degradation and ecosystem disruption. Thisposeslong-termrisksto biodiversity and ecological

balance. By incorporating reserve data into national environmental policies, governmentscanimplement measures to mitigate the environmental impact of oil extractionactivities.

Thereforethenotionthat oilreservesareonlyrelevant when these are brought into production overlooks the significance of these reserves in shaping national policiesandstrategies.Total reserves are essential for crafting National Depletion Policies, guiding revenue distribution models, informing geopolitical strategies, and promoting sustainable resource managementpractices.

Oil reserves are not

merely commodities to be extracted; they are strategic assets that shape the trajectory of nations and the future of global energy systems.Ifthesefactsarenot known then something reallywrongisgoingon.

(The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and beliefs of this n e w s p a p e r a n d i t s affiliates.)

deaf masses followin’ blindly,wegonnaendupin amessworsethantwoblind miceinamaze!

So, my people, let’s open our eyes wide like saucers and our ears sharp like a razor It’s time to demand more from our l e a d e r s , d e m a n d accountability,anddemand a vision for de future dat includes all a we, not just a chosenfew.

We got de power to see and hear, so let’s use it to steerdiscountryinderight direction,beforeweendup lost in de wilderness of incompetence and indifference.

Talkhalf.Leffhalf.

Aubrey Norton - grasping for the gist of man, national leader

Istudy Guyana’s of the orator, so he sticks to the company that is keeping inside of himself as a matter been diplomatic. He has felt to accumulate positions three most important the basics, content with his the government in the dark of conviction, he said it. I his way Cost-of-living They are easily forgotten. political leaders mental scripts. On the issue or whether the government pause and look at him again, Poverty The power of the H e m u s t m a n i f e s t

Two are so far gone of the highly hailed national is keeping the people in the thistimedifferently patrimonythatcouldeasethe c o n s i d e r a b l y m o r e that they are predictable; the oilpatrimony,therearethose d a r k , t h e l a c k o f Differently, because the plight of the people potencies, those of which I dark side delighted in, the who believe that the transparency is totally three senior most Guyanese Cumulatively, he has been assess he possesses wrong road selected, reveled Opposition Leader has been d i s r e s p e c t f u l a n d political leaders have edged t o o s u b d u e d , t o o President Ali and Vice in,traveled. lacking in push and power; unacceptable ” Though around Exxon, made circumspect. This is an hour President Jagdeo have been

The third leader, I unable or willing to pull carefully hedged, “totally themselves small before for the foreign exploiters sleepwalkers with this confess, has been a speck of others along with him. I am d i s r e s p e c t f u l a n d Exxon. When the hopes of whocallthemselvespartners wealth: hallucinating, trash challenge, requires some one of those, with faded unacceptable”camefromhis despairing citizens are a to recognize the simmering talking, and showboating. extra effort. He is Mr expectations His way lips and are now out in the matter for which war should resentments, feel the heat of To his credit, Mr Norton has Aubrey Norton, Leader of chosen has been the slow open. One does not have to havebeendeclared,thethree our passions. Incidentally, neither been an abuser of the Opposition. From his methodical step, a leader be a linguist or a soothsayer top leaders have drifted, partners represent an assault questioners, nor a reviler of words, his postures, his carvingouthisownnarrative to discern that the done deep dives, and bailed on the senses, intellect, commentators. Grooming, reactions, I compiled this inhisownstyle. Istruggleto Opposition Leader did cast a t h e m s e l v e s o u t o f capacity for understanding. training, and discipline kick sketch. Incomplete, it is. detect if there is a method to wide net, and its circle contention, creating the best I look around and look for in, and it is pleasing for But one sure to embody the seeming sluggishness, included Exxon. If the impression. My position is thatfireonoilthatisseenand Guyanese to recognize those some of his essences. Many awkwardness. There are overgrown (and overblown) simple and sharp, possibly heard and felt during the when they are manifested. I may disagree, with Mr. positive days, then there are American oil giant is the searingtoo. Ifthisoilwealth passions of national do. Norton being foremost. But other days that leave empty. entityhidingthenewreserve cannot be the best of life for elections. Mr.Norton,however,has this I owe the Guyanese Often, the latter commands number(s), then Mr. Norton all Guyanese (every single Goddamn it, Guyanese been alternately a slow people first, with Mr Norton both clock and calendar A steppedforwardtoidentifyit one of them), then let there are fighting for economic walker, or a leader glinting next. good day came early Sunday w i t h o u t n a m i n g i t bethedeathofit,ifnotforit. freedom, not for giving withoccasionalflashes,such

My impression is of a morning. Aubrey Norton, Regardlessofwhetherhehas Mr Routledge should be powertoleaderstosubjugate as he did with the numbers stubborn man, someone who Opposition Leader, reached been hearing the tumults and listening, is smart enough to us to the slavery of our relative to new discoveries is committed to addressing h i g h e r , s p o k e t h e dismay from the local do all the absorbing American partners and our and new reserve barrels matters, making moves, unmentionable. Listen to environment, including necessary Most regrettably Chinese friends. Let those Exxonhaspresidentandvice according to his own clock. him,readhimnow those who matter the most to (most shamelessly) Mr Ali same passions and power be president in a cage. Exxon Hisisnotthesoaringfluency “Regardless whether it is him, or that came from deep and Mr Jagdeo wrapped brought to bear on the has Guyanese over a barrel. themselves in a white towel, vandalizers of this country’s If there is one peerless duty raised the white flag dignity, the profaners of the thatAubrey Norton can give Without a fight, Ali and true destiny of the Guyanese Guyanese as his timeless Jagdeo surrendered in the people. legacy, it would be to break most abject, deplorable Guyanese have shown away from the Ali-Jagdeo manner conceivable. They themselves capable of that mold. condemned Guyanese- degree of commitment I step back and handover including the connected that during elections, why not to Mr. Aubrey Norton, are collecting-to rank now when the promise of the Leader of the Opposition in captivity, prisoners of a new peopleisbeingdrainedaway Guyana. The path ahead is colonialism, an extended anddiminished. forhimtochoose. Niceguys slavery

Whether Mr. Norton almostalwaysfinishlast.

As a son of indentured finds this agreeable or (The views expressed in serfs, I am enraged at this otherwise, he is the one that this article are those of the 21st century outrage. It rubs must weigh, does the a u t h o r a n d d o n o t raw As a child of slaves, I deciding. He is too much of necessarily reflect the thought that Mr Aubrey abystanderandpedestrianin opinions and beliefs of this Norton would be even more this time of great demand on n e w s p a p e r a n d i t s enraged than I am. He has Guyanese. Hiswayhasbeen affiliates.)

PNC now has most of the information needed to decide on ring-fencing - Norton

The People’s National attach much to what Bharrat operator of the Stabroek Guyana has been Congress Reform (PNC/R) Jagdeo says. He is always Block has been utilizing repeatedly advised by now has most of the distant from the truth but I profits that should be independent international information it needs on ring- cansaytoyouwehavemade directedtoGuyanatopayfor experts to ring-fence its oil fencing, according to the our own efforts as far as our itsactivitiesacrosstheblock. projects to ensure the party’s leader, Aubrey Oil and Gas Committee and Each month, Exxon is country benefits from its Norton. they have gotten most of the allowed to deduct 75% of resources early on, as this Ring-fencing means that information they want and I Guyana’s oil to pay for its would help to improve the each oil project should pay think they are addressing the e x p l o

’s education, foritself.Itwouldalsoallow issue(ofring-fencing)”. development costs in the infrastructure and health the country to benefit from The Opposition had Stabroek Block. This is in services among others. This 50 percent of profits at explained at previous press keepingwiththetermsofthe is particularly important for individual projects after engagements that it required 2016 Production Sharing Guyana, a new-comer to the expenses have been “well data” to weigh the Agreement (PSA) Guyana sector, as the world recovered or repaid to the benefitsofring-fencingeach signed with Exxon and its transitionstocleanersources Contractor oilproject. co-venturers, Hess and of energy, causing a decline

The Leader of the EconomicAdvisor to the CNOOC. inoilprices. Opposition provided an Opposition Leader, Aubrey update on Thursday during Norton Elson Low said on his weekly press conference Thursday, “What we are while responding to a saying is, as we see cost question posed by this increase for developments, newspaper. Norton was in order for us to get a sense asked to comment on Vice of the development and the President, Bharrat Jagdeo’s competitiveness of them and remarks, who said that therefore their ability to be governmentdidnotreceivea able to attract capital, we request from the Opposition need to be able to see what is for “well data” to determine exactly driving up those the feasibility of a ring- costs. To that end we have fencingprovision. beencallingfordata,notjust

Jagdeo at his March 7, recently, but I think over a 2024 press conference told year now for that kind of reporters that government production and cost data so was prepared to provide the that we can come to a better information needed by the understandingofthis.”

Opposition if it was not In the absence of a ringproprietary f e n c i n g p r o v i s i o n , Norton later said on ExxonMobil Guyana March 21, 2024, “I don’t Limited (EMGL), the

Thief caught in yard tells victim

‘I only

come to ask for a phone call’

A suspected thief, identified as a juvenile, was caught on camera telling his victim that he had jumped into his yard to askforaphonecall.

According to reports, the suspect and two others entered a yard on the East Bank Demerara (EBD) to steal but were reportedlycaughtbytheownerandhiscolleaguesintheact.

Two of the suspects managed to escape but the juvenile wasnotfastenoughandwascaught.

While being questioned by the owner of the property, the juvenilesaid,“Am,Ijustcome…right…fuhjustmekaphone call,right.Iaskthemanthemforadrop,Ineverknowtheman comefuhsteal…rightsir”.

Whenquestionedfurther,theyoungstersaidthatitwashis first time going to steal and subsequently revealed the names ofhisfriends.

KaieteurNewsunderstandsthatthejuvenilewastakentoa nearbypolicestation.

Investigationsareongoing.

Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton

Russia, China and Algeria veto US proposal on Gaza for ceasefire, Guyana abstains

Aljazeera - The United council members with one Nations Security Council abstentiononFebruary20. has failed to pass a United

Aday earlier, the US had States draft resolution circulated a rival resolution, calling for, but not which went through major demanding, a ceasefire in changes during negotiations Israel’s continuing war on beforethisFriday’svote. Gaza after two permanent

It initially would have memberschosetovetoit. supported a temporary

The draft put before the ceasefire linked to the Council on Friday received release of all hostages, and 11 votes in favour, three the previous draft would against – from Russia, China have supported international and Algeria – and one efforts for a ceasefire as part abstentionbyGuyana. ofahostagedeal.

Russia and China both

On Friday, Algeria’s UN exercised their veto against a m b a s s a d o r , A m a r the resolution, which would Bendjama, said that had the have spoken of the Council passed its February “imperative of an immediate resolution, thousands of and sustained ceasefire” and “deliberately misleading the on all sides”, differing from release of the remaining innocent lives could have condemned the October 7 internationalcommunity”. previous draft resolutions captives being held by been saved More than attackbyHamas. China’s representative, vetoed by Washington, Hamas and other groups in 32,000 Palestinians – mostly

M o s c o w a c c u s e d Zhang Jun, said the draft which demanded an Gaza.” women and children – have W a s h i n g t o n o f a “dodged the most central unconditionalceasefire. After Friday’s vote, US been killed since the war “hypocritical spectacle” that issue, that of a ceasefire” The US draft resolution ambassadortotheUN,Linda beganlastOctober doesnotpressureIsrael. through its “ambiguous” also ties the ceasefire to the Thomas-Greenfield, said These figures represent Russia’s ambassador to language. ongoing talks to secure a Russia had prioritised lives and “hopes that have the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, “Nordoesitevenprovide truce deal that would see the politics over progress by been destroyed”, Bendjama s a i d t h e d r a f t w a s an answer to the question of release of Israeli captives in using its veto, adding that said, adding that the US text exceedingly politicised and realising a ceasefire in the Gaza. both Russia and China were made no mention of Israel’s contained an “effective shortterm,”headded. “It says it’s important doing nothing meaningful to responsibility for their green light” for Israel to No ‘demand’for ceasefire that there is a ceasefire; it advancepeace. mountamilitaryoperationin While the US promoted doesn’t seem to be UN Gaza’s southernmost city of the measure as calling for a demanding one, ” Al Alternative draft Rafah, where more than 1.5 ceasefire, critics pointed out Jazeera’s diplomatic resolutions million Palestinians are that the draft falls short of correspondent James Bays, The US, Israel’s closest sheltering. demandinganendtothewar who had obtained a copy of ally, has vetoed three Nebenzia said there was The proposal backs the the draft resolution, said resolutions demanding a no call for a ceasefire in the “imperative” for “an earlierthisweek. ceasefire, the most recent resolution’s text and accused immediate and sustained “Andit’salsolinkingthis being an Arab-backed the US leadership of ceasefire to protect civilians ceasefire directly with the measure supported by 13

aspartofahostagedeal.

Kirby accused Russia and China of rejecting the proposal “simply” for being authoredintheUS.

Meanwhile, the 10 elected members of the Security Council have been d r a f t i n g t h e i r o w n resolution, which demands t h a t a n i m m e d i a t e humanitarian ceasefire for the holy month of Ramadan, which began March 10, be “respected by all parties leading to a permanent sustainableceasefire”.

It also demands “the i m m e d i a t e a n d unconditional release of all hostages “ and emphasises the urgent need to protect civilians and deliver humanitarian aid throughout theGazaStrip.

France will also work on a new UN resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza, French President Emmanuel MacronsaidonFriday

“Following Russia’s and China’s veto a few minutes deaths.Speakingtoreporters ago, we are going to resume later in the day,White House work on the basis of the n a t i o n a l s e c u r i t y Frenchdraftresolutioninthe spokesperson John Kirby Security Council and work saidtherewas“nothingnew” with our American, in the US draft resolution, European and Arab partners stressing that it expressed to reach an agreement,” Washington’s long standing Macron said at the end of a position of backing a European Union leaders temporary ceasefire in Gaza summitinBrussels.

US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield addresses a meeting of the UN Security Council in New York City, US, on March 22, 2024 [Mike Segar/Reuters]

Trainee nurses to benefit from practical training sessions at simulation centre next month

- Health Minister

The Government of themselves, and the system Guyana, through the built a platform that allowed Ministry of Health will soon t h e m t o b e l i e v e i n open simulation centers that themselves, and allowed will allow trainee nurses, them to attain their dream. currently being tutored That is a system that is online, to be able to meeting the requirements of participate in practical the people.” training next month. The Further, President Ali trainees are a part of the new said, “We don’t see this as Hybrid Registered Nurses the end-all. We are now Programme rolled out by the looking to position Guyana ministry This was disclosed as the main hub for Latin by the Minister of Health Dr America and the Caribbean Frank Anthony on Friday at for Coursera and for what the launch of the Coursera you have to offer in this platform in Guyana. The region. To do this, we have to time, are graduating by the persons the opportunity to be Minister said that, “In that the nurses will be on the persons per year and this is a w o r k o n b u i l d i n g a h u n d re d s a c ro s s o u r able to “smile with dignity another month or so we will programme for three years threeyearprogramme.” diversified platform that country.” because they believe in start opening these and once they have He said his Ministry felt w o u l d c a t e r f o r a l l

President Ali noted that themselves, and they have simulation centres across completed the practical that, “if we are going to l a n g u a g e s a n d a l l these initiatives are giving achieved by believing in Guyana.” aspects successfully the scale-up training because of requirements of the region.”

He added that, “We were government is, “already the expansion in the health looking for partnerships of developing simulation sectorwehadtofindanother how to do a hybrid program centers across the country so innovative way of how we and when we saw that that in every region we will cantrainnursesandsooneof Coursera already had a have a simulation so that the thethingsthatwedecidedon format… already had all the nurses will be able to go was to get a hybrid things in place we decided there and do the practical program.” thatitwasthelogicalpartner training.”

Meanwhile, President to turn to, to make sure that Dr Anthony said too that Irfaan Ali who provided the we can have our courses his ministry started working keynote address encouraged rolledoutinatimelymanner, with Coursera to see how Guyanese to take advantage and so last year we started best the training provided to of what the Coursera this partnership and I am nursescouldbeimproved. platformhastooffer proud to say that we have “In Guyana we have He said that, “Persons almost 1000 nurses three nursing schools but out who are home, never having registered enrolled in the total output for the the opportunity to study… Registered Nursing Registered Nursing now, under the GOAL Programme.” p r o g r a m m e w a s p r o g r a m m e a n d t h i s The Minister explained approximately 200-250 programme, for the first

Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali

New Oil Law gives companies power to protect any threats against them

The PetroleumActivities presence of personnel, Act 2023 now requires all equipment and goods at a holders of petroleum facilityorwell. licenses to implement and The PetroleumActivities maintain measures to protect Act was updated by the oil and gas operations government to modernize fromthreatsandattacks. and replace the previous

The Law, passed in the legislation that was National Assembly on established in 1986, decades August 9, 2023 and assented beforeGuyanabecameanoil to by President Dr IrfaanAli producing state and long on August 16, 2023, under before petroleum was Part XIII ‘Safety, Security discovered by ExxonMobil and Emergency Response’ intheStabroekBlock. states that a licensee shall TheNewLawintroduces ensure risks inherent in significant improvements petroleum operations are and safeguards related to eliminated or are kept as low safety, emergency response, asreasonablypracticable. cross-border unitization,

In Section 77 (1) the law supervision, and monitoring makes it explicit, “The requirements It also operatorofalicenceholder’s authorises the Minister with petroleum facilities and ResponsibilityforPetroleum infrastructure shall to prescribe regulations implement and maintain- (a) r e g a r d i n g c r i t i c a l the border controversy that to its people on December 2, exploration Companies They specifically agreed preventative security a d m i n i s t r a t i v e a n d was long settled since 1899. 2023 which shows the operating in the territory that both States will refrain, measuresdesignedtoprotect operational aspects of Venezuela’s President, Essequibo region being part were instructed to leave whether by words or deeds, facilities and wells from exploration and production Nicolas Maduro had ramped oftheVenezuelanterritory withinthreemonths. from escalating any conflict threats and attacks; and (b) activities. The requirement, up the country’s claims over A n o t h e r o f t h e On December 14, 2023, ordisagreementarisingfrom contingency plans to deal for petroleum companies to Guyana’s mineral rich president’smandateswasthe Guyana’s President, Dr any controversy between with the occurrence of any ensure facilities and wells Essequibo Region last year instruction to PDVSA and IrfaanAlimetwithPresident them. suchattacks.” are protected from threats as his country prepares for the Venezuelan Corporation Maduro in St. Vincent and Be that as it may, The PetroleumActivities and attacks, is a new feature nationalelections. of Guayana to create the the Grenadines, where both Venezuela only on Thursday Actexplainsthatthesecurity of the legislation. It comes With the matter still Essequibo Commission, and leaders agreed to, among approved the creation of a measures shall include amid tensions between before the World Court, proceed to grant licenses for other things, scale back on new state in Guyana’s measures to control the Guyana and Venezuela over Venezuela issued a new map oil, gas and mining actsofaggression. Essequibo.

Local Content Secretariat leadership visits KOTUG’S SD Power

…Reinforcing commitment to building Guyanese capabilities

KOTUG Guyana, a local Georgetown. subsidiary of KOTUG The company in a press International, a leading release said the visit maritime service provider underscores the ongoing known for its innovative partnershipbetweentheLCS towage solutions, recently and major contractors in the welcomedDr MartinPertab, oil and gas sector, Director of the Local emphasising KOTUG’s Content Secretariat (LCS), dedication to supporting and his team aboard the SD operationsinGuyana. Power, a state-of-the-art The SD Power is one of OffshoreTerminaltug,atthe the five Offshore Terminal Guyana Shore Base in Tugs un

Guyana’s fleet, actively “Embracing our guiding contributing to the maritime philosophy, the Local operationsessentialtotheoil Content Secretariat views and gas industry.All tugs are Tier 1 contractors as equipped with Azimuth essential partners in the Stern Drive (‘ASD’) and development of local DynamicPositioningClass2 content.Wearecommittedto (‘DP-2’) along with double- working in concert with Tier ended control ability with 1 contractors like KOTUG, winches placed forward and to forge a path of mutual aft on the vessel The success and the sustainable engagement provided the growth of our local LCS with an opportunity to industry,” Dr Pertab o b s e r v e K O T U G ’ s articulated. operations firsthand and to In response to the visit, engage directly with the Willem Van Woercom, personnel driving these Corporate Operations criticalservices. Director of KOTUG Dr Pertab highlighted Guyana, expressed the the visit’s purpose as a step company’s commitment to towards strengthening fostering local talent and c o l l a b o r a t i o n s a n d resources.

understanding the unique “Wearehonouredtohost challenges and opportunities theLCSteamandshowcase presentintheindustry (Continued on page 23)

The SD Power vessel

Dr. Pertab (3rd left) and team interact with the Captain, Patrick Klooster (2nd left) and Guyanese Chief Mate, Reynard Ramsaroop (left) on board the SD Power on Wednesday

Sand row between Guyanese and Venezuelan soldiers ended in handshakes - GDF

The row over sand

but residents told Kaieteur soldiers were reportedly shore It was reportedly a n d s t o n e s News on Friday that there using sand and stones from a whiledoingsothattheywere b e t w e e n was“asandandstoneissue”. sand bank island located stopped by the Venezuelan

Guyanese and One source said that the close to the Venezuelan soldiers. Venezuelan soldiers at Eteringbang, Cuyuni River, Region Seven, ended in hand-shakes and smiles, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF)saidonFriday

In a statement the GDF denied that its soldiers were forced to hand over any “items” to the Venezuelan army but said that there was an“encounter”intheriver

Retraction: Photo not associated with Wednesday’s encounter between Guyana-Venezuela Soldiers. Soldiers seen here were assisting their Venezuelan counterparts with drinking water.

“On Wednesday, 20 M a r c h 2 0 2 4 , a t approximately 11:50 hours, during an administrative journey, ranks of the GDF and the Venezuelan Army betweenthesides. News understands that at the hadanencounter,”GDFsaid Notwithstanding, well time of their detention the before adding “The incident p l a c e d s o u r c e s a t soldiers were dressed as attracted the intervention of Eteringbang maintained that civilians. b o t h t h e G D F a n d the two Guyanese soldiers The press release issued Venezuelan Commanders were held by the Venezuelan by the GDF failed to detail who arrived at the scene army for an hour before the nature of the encounter shortlythereafter.” being released Kaieteur with the Venezuelan soldiers

The GDF noted that, “At no time during this interaction were our ranks dispossessed of items or returned items”. “The matter was addressed amicably and ended with a shake-of-hands by both Commanders,” the GDFsaid.

The Guyanese army said too that photo published on Friday on the Kaieteur News’ front page was not associated with the incident. KaieteurNewswasinformed that the published photo was not representative of the incident which occurred between the soldiers of the two countries but instead shows a cooperative spirit

Robbery charges dropped against sex workers

Robbery charges against two commercial sex workers were on Friday dropped when they appeared before the GeorgetownMagistrates’Courttoanswerthecharges.

ThetwoaccusedappearedbeforeSeniorMagistrateLeron Daly,wheretherobberychargeswerereadtothem.Thecharge alleged that on Wednesday on Church Street, Georgetown whilst being in the company of each other and armed with an offensive weapon, being a knife, robbed the victim of a Samsungphonevalued$25,000and$60,000incash.

Theaccusedpleadednotguiltytotheoffence.

One of the accused told the court that she is a struggling single mother of four, who is trying to maintain her children. The crying woman noted that she is looking for another job andjustneedstogetdocumentationtomoveforward.

During the court proceedings, the victim told the Senior Magistrate that he no longer wished to pursue the case. In keepingwithhiswishes,thecasewasdismissed.

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$262M to connect Kumu and Moco Moco power plants to Lethem grid

The project to connect the Kumu and Moco Moco Hydropower Plant to the Lethem Power Company (LPC) grid, located in Region Nine will cost $262,136,602 This is according to information released on the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board’s (NPTAB) website which states that the $262 million contract was awarded to Vidullanka PLC, a Sri Cummings Electrical Lankan firm, for the CompanyLimited. construction a new 1 5

The Guyana Energy m e g a w a t t ( M W ) Agency (GEA) which is the hydropowerprojectatKumu executing agency for the and to rehabilitate and project, had tendered for the upgrade the defunct Moco design, supply, installation, Moco Hydropower Plant to testing and commission of some0.7MWcapacity

1 6 8 4 k m o f 1 3 8 k v This publication had transmission line and reported that the main c o m m u n i c a t i o n objectives of the project are infrastructure to connect to support the Government’s Kumu and Moco Moco drive for a low-carbon, hydropower plant to the climate-resilient economy

Lethem Power Company by providing affordable, Grid. stable and reliable electricity

In its advertisementGEA using Indigenous energy had stated that the sources, reducing fossil fuel government received consumption and CO2 financing from the Islamic emissions.

Development Bank (IsDB) The key results of the towards the cost of funding project are to increase access shortfall to satisfy the targets to electricity to the o f t h e H i n t e r l a n d populationinLethemandthe Electrification Programme nearby villages of Kumu, anditintendstoapplypartof MocoMoco,St.Ignatiusand the proceeds to fund this Quarrie, the Office of the project. PrimeMinisterhadsaid.

In November 2022, a The hydro project is contract was signed to the being funded by Guyana tune of US$12.85 million through financing from the between the Guyana Energy Islamic Development Bank A g e n c y ( G E A ) a n d (IsDB).

Food for the Poor Guyana pays fine, secures release of prisoner

Food for the Poor (Guyana) Incorporated everyday thereafter, with your families and (FFP)haspaidthefineandsecuredtherelease friends,”Ms.Benjaminsaid. ofanon-violentoffenderonFriday ActingDeputyDirectorofPrisons,Kevin

The non-violent offender was Pilgrim also offered words of encouragement incarcerated after he was unable to pay a fine to the inmate. He also thanked FFP for its imposedonhimforanoffence. continuedsupport.

TheGuyanaPrisonServiceinastatement

At the conclusion of the ceremony, the via its Facebook Page on Friday said that the inmate was gifted with food hampers which prisoner was informed of his release by Ms. included a loaf of bread, clothing, personal Andrea Benjamin at a simple ceremony and careitemsandaBible. Hewasalsoprovided she urged him to take the opportunity to withcashforassistancewithtransportation. changehislife.

Twice a year, the week of Christmas and

“Weallmakemistakesandwealldeserve during Easter’s Holy Week, the Food for the a second chance. Food for the Poor is here to Poor Prison Ministry Programme has been grant you that second chance by paying the intervening to help release inmates who have fine to ensure that you spend Easter, and committedminoroffenses.

The handing over ceremony.

Former Bladen Hall headmaster dies in BV fire

An early morning fire on callaround04:00hrs,abouta flames and immediately and two jets from Light Friday, believed to be fireatWestHalfPlotOBAZ, commenced fire fighting Pump #126 via an open maliciously set, destroyed a Beterverwagting, ECD. The operations. watersource. Beterverwagting, East Coast report related that water Elias, the lone occupant “ O u r d e e p e s t Demerara (ECD) home and carrier#16andWaterTender ofthehousediedinthefire. condolences go out to the claimed the life of a former #105, carrying 1703 litres of “The cause of the fire is family and friends affected Headmaster of the Bladen wateralongwiththeircrews, suspected to be malicious, by this devastating HallMultilateralSchool. w e r e i m m e d i a t e l y with the perpetrator(s) incident,” GFS said in its Dead is 85-year-old dispatchedtothescene. currently unknown,” the pressrelease. MosesElias. Upon fire fighters’ GFSreported.

AccordingtotheGuyana arrival, they encountered a The fire was reportedly Fire Service (GFS), fire wooden and concrete two- extinguished, utilizing one fighters received a distress storey building engulfed in jet from water carrier #16

Dead: Moses Elias

The destroyed two-storey building

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legalaid@networksgy.com 2023-HC-DEM-CIV-FD1475

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION FAMILY DIVISION

Petition No. FD-1475

Between:BOURNE (ENDRENA BEATRICE nee WADE) Petitioner/ Applicant -andBOURNE (RANDALL RUDOLPH) Respondent

TO: RANDALL RUDOLPH BOURNE

Formerly of 645 Yarrowkabra, Soesdyke Linden Highway Guyana.

TAKE NOTICE that on the 5th day of October, 2023 a Petition for Divorce was filed against you by ENDRENABEATRICE BOURNE nee WADE the Petitioner/ Applicant in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara.

Attorney-at-Law for the Petitioner/ Applicant. IT IS ORDERED that personal service on the Respondent of the Petition with Affidavit in Support of, Notice of Proceedings and Acknowledgment of Service, by a person authorized by the Registrar be and is hereby dispensed with AND that the mode of Service be substituted of the Petition with Affidavit in Support of, Notice of Proceedings and Acknowledgement of Service by way of the advertisement of a Notice of Petition in 2 (two) consecutive Saturday issues of Kaieteur News, a daily newspaper printed, published and circulated in and around Guyana and on Worldwide Web (online).

Kate, Princess of Wales, says she has cancer

LONDON, March 22

(Reuters) - Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, said on Friday she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy after tests taken after she had major abdominal surgery in January revealed that cancer had been present.

Kate, the 42-year-old wife of heir to the throne Prince William, called the cancer discovery a “huge shock”. The news comes as a fresh health blow to the British royal family: King Charles is also undergoing treatment for cancer.

Kate spent two weeks in hospital in January after undergoing what her office said at the time was successful, planned surgery for an unspecified but non-cancerous condition.

However Kate said in a video message that subsequent tests had revealed cancer had been found. She said she was well and getting stronger. “My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment,” said Kate.

She was dressed in jeans and a jumper and looked pale and tired in the video, which was filmed on Wednesday.

“This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.” Following her operation, the palace had said the princess would not return to official duties until after Easter, which falls at the end of this month.

But her absence from public life has provoked in-

tense speculation and wild rumours on social media.

King Charles, 75, underwent a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate at the same hospital as Kate in January. Buckingham Palace then revealed in February that he was to have treatment for cancer, meaning he has had to postpone his public royal duties.

“His majesty is ‘so proud of Catherine for her courage in speaking as she did’,” a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said, saying Charles had been in close contact with Kate since they were at the private London Clinic together in January. “Both their majesties ‘will continue to offer their love and support to the whole family through this difficult time’.”

Prince Harry, who has fallen out with William since he moved to California with his wife Meghan, sent a message of support.

“We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace,” Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, said.

Similar statements also poured in from British political leaders, and from the office of U.S. President Joe Biden, for the princess, who is popularly known by her maiden name Kate Middleton. Kate’s office, Kensington Palace, said it would give no further details about the type of cancer that had been found, saying the princess had a right to medical privacy. It said she was on a recovery pathway and the preventative chemotherapy had begun in February.

AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Respondent herein do have (35) thirty-five days after the second and final Publication of the said Notice to file an Acknowledgement of Service, a Notice of Intention to Defend, an Answer and/or Cross Petition. AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that an Affidavit of Publication sworn to by the Attorneyat-Law for the Petitioner/ Applicant with copies of the advertisement exhibited thereto shall be deemed good and sufficient proof of service. AND IT IS

FURTHER ORDERED that the Directions Hearing date be and is hereby

Third party needed...

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LEGAL NOTICE 1

extended on Friday the 10th day of May, 2024 at 10:40 am before the Honourable Madam Justice Simone Morris-Ramlall via Zoom Meeting ID: 461 884 5616 and Password: court6.

ened those thinking of forming political parties. It is not an empty threat. People are known to be victimized.

Several prominent individuals who were thinking of forming parties, fearing for their safety and denied avenues for a decent livelihood, packed up and left. The public would like to know why Yog Mahadeo suddenly abandoned politics and left Guyana.

Courageous people must step up to fill the void; credible third parties are needed to stem corruption and provide good governance.

Yours truly, Michael Robinson

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Regal of Region 4 and City Star of Region 6 advance into regional playoffs as Khan’s Transportation throws its support

The Panko Steel Fabrication One Guyana InterRegionSoftballCricket Cup organize by Roraima Community Developers got underwaylastSundayacross various regions in Guyana, City Star of region 6, Regal ofRegion4andBlairmontof Region5haveadvancedinto the regional playoffs of this auguraltournament.

As weather permitted gamesgetgoinginRegion6 and saw City Star of Port Mourant battle their way to become the regional winner and book a place into the regionplayoffs. Someofthe scores for the day are as follows:NameBrandvsCity Star – batting first Name Brandmade129for2off10 overswithtopscorefromS. Sukhu with 68. The pick of the bowlers for City Star wereV Bharrat1for36off3 overs and A. Khan 1 for 18 off3overs.

In reply City star made 130 for 4 off 8.1 overs in overcoming Name Brand. M. Gounden top score with 37 for City Star, while S. Diaram picked up 3 wickets for32runsoff3overs.

In another game knight Riders overcome Full Clips. Batting first Knight Riders score128alloutin9.5overs withatopscoreof29fromJ. Nicholas.

Bowling for Full Clips was T. Chase with 4 for 29 off 3 overs. In reply Full Clipsmanagedtoscore82all out Bowling for Knight Riders was J. Nicholas 3 for

20off3.

Whileinareducedovers gameinthesemi-final,Sawh Construction vs Knight Riders: Batting first Sawh Constructionscored90for5 off 6 overs, with Vishal Philips to score with 32. Bowling for Knight Riders wereR.Chinapen3for33.In reply Knight Riders just managedtoget57for7off6 overs,topscorewasR.Singh with 34 and bowling for Sawh Construction was K. Sinclair4for7.

The regional final saw City Star overcoming Sawh Construction, batting first Sawh Construction chalked up 55 all off 10 overs with a top score from C. Gittens of 10. Bowling for City Star Bharat and Balkarran with

Regal All Stars

claim 3 for 5 and 3 for 11respectively

In reply City Star made 56 for 3 top score R Rampertab with 18 Sinclairwith2for14allout off 10 overs with C. Gittens top score with 10. Sinclair pickedup2for14.

TheregionalwinnerCity Star collected a trophy and $80,000, a trophy was awarded to the runner up team,whilebestbowlerwent to Videsh Bharrat of City Starwith3for11off3overs, best batsman went to S. Sukhu with 68 in an innings from Name Brand, while MVP and Man of Final was VBharrat.

Over in Region 4 the games continue as teams battle for top regional prize

andaspaceintothenational playoffs. In some of the matches the score are as follows: - Regal All Star vs Lusignan, Regal won the tossandchosetobatmaking 188 runs for 3 wkts in 10 overs. Top scorer for Regal was R. Sergeant with 98 runs,whileP RooplallandS. Singh made 35 and 26 runs respectively Bowling for Lusignan, Imran picked up 1-wktfor47runs.

Lusignan in reply made 126for5in10overswithK. Persaud top score with 49 runswhileApannapitchedin with 28 runs While K PersaudofRegalpickedup4 wktsfor23runs.

InanothergameSuccess Strike Force overcame TermineX; TermineX batted

firstandmade145for2in10 overs with top scorer being N. Singh 70 and N. Dhanraj 20 runs, B. Sukram picked up1wktfor18runs.

In reply Success made 146withA.Rooplall39and S.Ramcharran32. Thepick ofthebowlerswasK.Orford 3 wkts for 31 runs and G. Singh2wktsfor6runs.

While in the regional final Regal outplayed SuccessStrikeForce. Regal battedfirstandmade197for 7 in 10 overs with R Sergeant50runs,B.Mangar 36 and S. Budhu 38, Buju picking up 3 wkts for 86 runs.

In reply Success made 143for4in10overswithS. Ramcharran67,SaifZombia 22 and A. Singh 18 runs. J.

Samson2for22.

Regal was awarded $80,000andatrophy,runner up team a trophy, while the bestbatmanwenttoRegalK. Orford and the best bowler and man of the final went to R Sergeant and were awardedwithtrophies.

Meanwhile, CEO of Khan’s Construction and Transportation Svs made good of his promise to supportthetournament.

Mr Khansaidthatsports esp.Softballcricketplaysan integral part in the lives of young people because it’s the first kind of cricket they start to play as a kid and is very happy to support this regional grassroots initiative.

Representatives of the RCD thanked Mr Khan for coming on board and promised him that the coming games will continue tobeplayedtostandard.

T h i s i n a u g u r a l tournamentisbrandedunder Panko Steel Fabrication as the title sponsor and supported by Money Tree Trading, West Central Mall, Regal Stationery and Computer Supplies, U Balgobin Electrical, Singh Brothers Construction, Amaya Milk Company, TermineX and Blue Spring Water.

AccordingtotheRCD,at the playoffs the winner will pocket $300,000 and a trophy, Runner Up $80,000 andtrophy,3rdplace

(Continiedonapge33)

City Star, Khan’s Construction and Transportation Services make a presentation

Spanish soccer federation fires executives linked to corruption probe

MADRID, (Reuters)Spain’s soccer federation (RFEF) Thursday fired two executives it said were linked to a multimillion-euro corruption probe, adding that the case had caused “very serious damage” to the sport’s image in the country.

Pedro Gonzalez Segura, director of legal services, and Jose Javier Jimenez, director of human resources, had been removed from their positions, RFEF said in a statement.

The federation “opened disciplinary proceedings and has removed from their jobs and functions the managers

related to the legal case,” the RFEF added.

It is the second scandal in less than a year to rock Spain’s top football body, coming after former President Luis Rubiales was forced to step down for an unsolicited kiss on the lips of Spain player Jenni Hermoso after the Women’s World Cup final.

Interim President Pedro Rocha, who previously served as chair of the RFEF’s economic commission, had been expected to announce his candidacy on Wednesday to replace Rubiales after stepping down as head of the Extremadura region federa-

tion. The RFEF had summoned other regional federation presidents to a board meeting on Wednesday that was cancelled after police turned up at its headquarters.

The federation also terminated a contract with its external legal counsel Tomas Gonzalez Cueto of GC Legal, revoking his powers to represent the federation in legal cases, along with his partner Ramon Caravaca.

Reuters has so far been unable to contact the sacked executives and has asked GC Legal for comment.

Police on Wednesday searched the federation’s

headquarters and an apartment belonging to Rubiales, arresting seven people as part of an investigation over alleged corruption that includes a deal to relocate the Spanish Super Cup to Saudi Arabia.

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They also searched La Cartuja football stadium in Seville, according to a source close to the investigation.

Seville’s city hall said in a statement its offices had been searched and that it had handed over documents signed in 2021 by former Mayor Juan Espadas related to the hosting of the Copa del Rey final at La Cartuja.

Las Rozas, Spain March 20, 2024. (REUTERS/Susana

Saturday March 23, 2024

ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19)

A heightened level of intuition and understanding of others might catapult you to the center of attention at a gathering, Aries. Knowledge combined with experience results in wisdom today.

TAURUS(Apr.20–May20)

Communication with friends who have traveled widely could have you hankering to make a future visit to a distant place that you've always wanted to experience.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20)

Dreams or visions could put you in touch with deep feelings that you may not have been aware of before, Gemini. This could enable you to release traumas from your past and give you a new sense of lightness.

CANCER (June 21–July 22)

Relationships of all kinds are likely to be strengthened by an increased level of understanding today, Cancer. Your thinking is greatly enhanced by your emotional intuitiveness.

LEO (July 23–Aug. 22)

Today your emotional intuition intensifies your mental abilities, Leo. Friends and family members are likely to grow closer to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23–Se pt. 22)

Relationships with those closest to you, particularly friends and love partners, should be enhanced by an increased understanding of their emotional world, Virgo.

LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22)

Dealing with the ups and downs of other family members could be easier for you today than usual, Libra. You're less inclined to be logical and more apt to identify with what other people feel.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21)

Today your mind is strongly influenced by feeling and intuition, Scorpio, so you'll be able to communicate especially well with others. You might sense what they need to hear before.

SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21)

You generally like to think of yourself as someone who faces life logically and rationally, Sagittarius, but today your intuitive side could prove a valuable resource.

CAPRI (Dec. 22–Jan. 19)

Your intuition is usually very strong, Capricorn, and your level of empathy enhances your relationships. Today, however, a burst of logic could enable you to see many things.

AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18)

Your intuition is heightened almost to the point of telepathy today. Aquarius, you may be able to sense what others want and need even before they know it themselves.

PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20)

Getting in touch with your closest friends could bring about some intense communication, with many revealing some of your deepest concerns, Pisces.

Refurbishing the outdated, state-owned La Cartuja was one of Rubiales’s biggest projects. He sealed several deals with the Andalusian government regarding the stadium, making it the permanent

venue for the Copa del Rey final and for several Spain national team matches from 2020. The Andalusian regional government, which owns 40% of the stadium, has paid a total of 8.4 million euros ($9.12 million) to the federation since 2020, according to information on its website.

It said on Thursday the refurbishment works at La Cartuja “are all lawful” and that it was fully cooperating with investigators.

A Spanish court has been investigating since June 2022 if Rubiales committed a crime of improper management when the RFEF agreed with former Barcelona player Gerard Pique’s Kosmos firm to move the tournament, a judicial source said on Wednesday.

Rubiales, who is currently in the Dominican Republic, did not immediately reply to a Reuters request for comment but he has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

In an interview with El Espanol newspaper published on Thursday, Rubiales said he would cooperate with the investigation.

“I have never done anything wrong.

I will answer everything,” he was quoted as saying by El Espanol.

A court source said his lawyers told the judge he would return from the Dominican Republic on April 6. ($1 = 0.9206 euros)

Regal of Region 4 and City Star...

From page 32 $30,000 and trophy, Man of Series $20,000 and trophy, Man of Final, Best Bowler and Best in the playoffs $10,000 each along with trophies and other prizes for most sixes and wickets in the final will also be up for grabs.

The tournament continues this weekend with Regional playoffs in Regions 2, 3 and 10, while the national playoffs are set for March 31st at a venue to be named.

According to the organisers, plans are moving apace into making the final day of the tournament into a family affair with live entertainment and lots of side attractions for all patrons as we join together in creating One Guyana.

Three Spanish Civil Guards and one Europol officer walk out of the soccer federation headquarters as they search evidence in corruption probe, in

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Shamar Joseph arrives on IPL stage as proof that Test cricket still matters most

Independent - Last month, Shamar Joseph took a call that changed his life. Youwillhaveheardthestory oftheGuyanesekidwholeft a life of logging or security shifts behind to chase his cricket dream. In January, a most fanciful fantasy was fulfilled, Joseph ripping through an Australian batting line-up of some repute to secure the West Indies victory in Brisbane forthefirsttimesince1997.

The Baracara boy had comegood.Andyetitsaysa lot about the modern cricketing landscape that in the moments after watching the West Indies unearth another fast-bowling gem, former seamer Ian Bishop was worried. Worried that the Windies would soon be losing his rare talents, and worriedforJoseph,too,with the riches and rigours about tocomehisway

“[It is] important for the board, Guyana government andcooperatebodiestofind a way to allocate funds to compensate Shamar Joseph and one or two other fast bowlers to keep them in the Caribbean and control how much cricket they play,” Bishop posted on X/Twitter “Their pace is everything. Don’tallowburnout.”

Bishop knew what was coming – in February, Mark Wood was withdrawn from his contract with the LucknowSuperGiantsinthe Indian Premier League (IPL),leavingthemtoseeka high pace replacement Joseph, his international career not yet a month old, wasidentifiedandrecruited.

In a seam attack short of an established international option, there’s every chance that the 24-year-old’s third professional T20 outing is Lucknow’s opener against the Rajasthan Royals on Sunday Deals elsewhere will follow Joseph’s pure pace, as Bishop noted, will make him a highly valuable commodity Onecould,ifso inclined, chart a course through a year in franchise cricket that begins in Australia with the Big Bash in January, following through into the SA20 or ILT20,ontothePSLandIPL and through into The Hundred or Major League Cricket. Reports suggest the IPL are in negotiations with the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) – yes, them –over an autumn version of their commercial behemoth. Welcome to the T20 treadmill, Shamar – good luckgettingoff.Pickingand choosing the leagues in which one features are the key decisions that the modern cricketer must make. Increasingly, there is pressurefromIPLfranchises toplayfortheirsistersidesin other leagues around the world – a Kolkata Knight Riders player could feature i n f o u r d i f f e r e n t competitions in 2024 all wearing a single badge on theirchest.

The Independent knows ofoneleadingcricketerwho turned down an offer to feature in the SA20 earlier this year in order to ensure they retained their national central contract in their country given the year-long

perks it offers – but if, as most expect, 12-month franchise contracts are soon put on the table, plenty will betemptedtosign.

Somehavealreadymade the perfectly valid choice to prioritisetheshortestformat. Trent Boult has not featured in a Test for New Zealand since relinquishing his national contract in August 2022,butwillspearheadthe Rajasthan Royals seam attack again as one of the most sought-after left-arm, new-ball bowlers in the world Nicholas Pooran mightbethepurestbatterthe West Indies have produced in the last 10 years but has played all of five first-class games. The proliferation of T20 leagues is not necessarily a bad thing. The opportunities on offer provide jobs for greater numbers of players each year, sustaining the breadth anddepthofthesport.There are more professional cricketers now than ever before, including within the women’s game, where franchise leagues are accelerating the rate of change.

TheIPL,foralloftheglitz and glamour, can be a place for the unlikely hero It was here, of course, that an Afghan teenager called Rashid Khan learned the tricks that made him the foremostinternationalmanof mystery Or what about the tale of Pravin Tambe, proof that life begins at 40 having picked up an IPL gig after toiling away in obscurity for two decades Joseph himself is not yet your ordinary T20

success story, his two appearances for the Guyana Amazon Warriors in last year’s Caribbean Premier League did not feature a single wicket Joseph’s journey is therefore a reminderoftheplatformTest cricket can provide While T20 cricket is exceptionally data-driven, some franchises appear to still place significantvalueonpressuregame performances – a breakthroughWorldCup,like the one enjoyed by Rachin Ravindra last year, or impressive Test series, as SamCurranproducedagainst Indiain2018beforeearninga major deal, still count for something.

Yetthesechancesarenot always on offer Wanindu Hasaranga, the brilliant Sri Lanka leggie, reversed his red-ballretirementlastweek havingmissedpreciselyone

Test in the seven months sincemakingthedecisionto stepaway LittonDas,oneof Bangladesh’s best T20 batters, is 39 Tests into his career but yet to play in England or Australia Ireland’s Josh Little was “rested” for the encounter with England at Lord’s last summer after his IPL exertions In a crowded calendar, it is surely incumbent upon bigger boards to work together to provide fixtures that sustain and enrich the longest format.Butwhiletheoverall pot of money has grown, franchise owners can be reluctant to share their wealth – something that the ECBwillbeacutelyawareof as it courts private investment into The Hundred.Strangely,itmight be India leading the way on this front. Ishan Kishan and

Shreyas Iyer were recently disciplinedafterignoringthe BCCI’sinstructiontoplayin domestic red-ball cricket, the pair instead prioritising preparation for the IPL While the next two months willseetheunearthingofyet more domestic stars, it is only once they have proved themselves in the Ranji TrophyandwithIndiaAthat they will be promoted into theTestset-up.Itisamodel more could follow “I will always be here to play Test cricket for the West Indies,” Joseph said at the Gabba in January “There will be timeswhenT20mightcome around and Test cricket will bethere butIwillalways be available to play for the West Indies no matter how muchmoneycomestowards me.” It is on the game’s administrators to make sure Josephfulfilsthatvow

Westside Golf Course Hosts FREE Pre-Phagwah

Cultural Event today March 23

The Westside Golf

Course, across from the Lands&SurveysOffice in Vreed-en-hoop, will come alive with colors, Water Spray Zone, music, dance and cultural shows today, Saturday March 23, from 3 pm till 10 pm as the Best, Klein/Pouderoyen NDC, Westside Golf Course and Dynamic Tassa Troupe joins forces to bring FREE family entertainment to Region Three.

Admission is FREE as is powder, water and lots of Entertainment by: Dynamic Tassa Troupe; Rhythm Tassa Troupe;

Seema Budram; Loviena Ïepañ; Vishal Sammy; Toshall; Mohandass;Anil Juan; Devya Rea Persaud; Ria Yadunauth; Kevin Jaimangal; Madhavas Musical Group;DivinityGandharvaGroup; andAbhinayaDancingDelight.

The first its kind activity is being sponsored by the Guyana Tourism Authority and a wide range of Westside and national companies including Tuschen CDC; AOS Enterprise; Bhola’s Sawmill; Vick Fixit; Krishna Mangal and Sons Sawmill;Vickey Trucking Service; AMN Construction; Arvin Sports Bar;

Avinash and VAD Engineering; Monnaf Arjune Construction; Nexgen Global Promotions; Party Castle & Candy Express; Quality PrintingServices;JustWatersInc.; GWI; Sunshine Snacks; Toolsie Persaud; Guyana Beverages Inc; Sterling Products Ltd; ChillOut Bar; Essential Resources and Sir GasStation.

According to Region Three’s REDO, “Students from local secondary schools will also perform songs, poems and cultural pieces as a part of the grand celebration.

We are extremely excited to

Putting, golfing and more open to public

have our learners showcase their talent in this inaugural event in RegionThree.”

NDCChairmanUmeshBalram said,“Thisisthefirstofmanylocal events we plan to host at the Westside Golf Course, a large conveniently located venue with parking for several hundred vehicles.Weareextremelygrateful toMr Hussainforopeningthegolf course for free access to our residentsforthisevent.”

The internationally recognized WestsideGolfCourseisthefirstof its kind facility designed and built by Guyanese designer Aleem

Hussain in partnership with the Ronald Sami family to accommodate multiple sports and culturalactivitieswhileprovidinga challenging learning facility for golfers. Vice Chairman Omesh Stayanand emphasized, “Region Three is growing faster than ever and the addition of a golf course allows us to attract tourists and satisfy the needs of our local residents.Thelocationallowsusto hostsecureeventswithoutcreating traffic congestion on the main roads.”

For more information on the event,call6450944.

Joseph celebrates after taking the final match-winning wicket in Brisbane. (Getty Images)

Neymar’s father says his family won’t bail Alves out of Spanish prison after rape conviction

SAO PAULO (AP) —

The father of soccer star Neymar said Thursday that hisfamilywon’tpaytheone million euros ($1.1 million) required to bail Dani Alves out of a Spanish prison where the former Brazil defenderawaitstheresultof an appeal to his rape conviction.

Neymar da Silva Santos saidinastatementonbehalf of his family that they financially supported Alves duringhistrial,butthatthey won’t do it again now that theformerplayerwas found guiltyofrapingawomanina

Barcelonanightclubin2022.

“For us, for my family, thismatterisover Fullstop,” NeymardaSilvaSantossaid.

The 40-year-old Alves was sentenced to four years, six months in prison. He is being held at a jail outside Barcelona.

Neymar’s father didn’t specifyhowmuchtheygave Alves but added it’s a “different situation” now because the three-judge panel at the Barcelona Provincial Court ruled against Alves “With the Spanish court ruling for his conviction, there’s

speculationandanattemptto associate my name and my son’s to a matter that is not withinourreachanylonger,” Neymar’s father said in the family’sstatement.

He added that he hopes Alves “can find all the answers he looks for in his ownfamily.”

The prison term is near thelowestsentenceforarape conviction, which when the rape took place was penalizedbyfourto12years underSpanishlaw Thecourt in its sentence said it considered favorably for Alvesthathehad“beforethe trial paid the court 150,000 euros to be given to the victim without any conditionsattached.”

Neymar and Alves were teammates at Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and for Brazil. Neymar now plays forAl-HilalinSaudiArabia.

Alves, who has denied wrongdoing in the case, has remained in custody since

being arrested in January 2023. Alves’ prior requests to be released on bail were denied because the court deemedhimaflightrisk.

Brazil does not extradite its own citizens when they are sentenced in other countries As a bail condition, Alves would be required to hand over his Brazilian and Spanish passports. He is prohibited from leaving Spain. He still has a residence near Barcelona.

Alves won dozens of titles with elite clubs including Barcelona He helped Brazil win two Copa Americas and an Olympic gold medal. He played for Barcelona from 2008-16, helping to win three Champions Leagues, and briefly rejoined the club in 2022. The Brazilian soccer confederation is yet to comment on theAlves case, andtheheadofitsdelegation for two friendlies in Europe

BERLIN, (Reuters) - The German FootballAssociation (DFB) announced that American sportswear giant Nike would become their official supplier from 2027 onwards,endingadecades-longpartnership withGermanfirmAdidas.

The DFB said on Thursday Nike would supplyallnationalteamsfrom2027to2034, havingmadethebestfinancialoffer

“ThecomingpartnershipallowstheDFB for the next decade to work on central tasks with a view to developing football in Germany,”DFBPresidentBerndNeuendorf saidinastatement.

Germany usedAdidas products en route to all four World Cup titles from 1954 to 2014. In 2019, the company signed a fouryear contract extension of their deal ending

in2022.

“UntilDecember2026wewillworkwith all our might for common success with our longtime and current partnerAdidas, whom German football has a lot to thank for after morethansevendecades,”Neuendorfsaid.

AdidassaiditwasinformedonThursday oftheDFBdecision.

“We have a current contract with the German FootballAssociation DFB until the endof2026,”Adidassaidinastatement.

“We were informed by the DFB today that the federation will have a new supplier from2027onwards.”

Germany, whose football association is the world’s biggest with more than seven million registered members, will host Euro 2024fromJune14toJuly14.

said Thursday that the topic isbeingignored.

Leila Pereira, the chairwoman of Brazilian club Palmeiras, spoke from London, where Brazil will faceEnglandtoday

“Nobody says anything, but as a woman here at the headofthedelegationIhave totakeastandonthecasesof Robinho and DanielAlves,” she told Brazil’s news website UOL ahead of the match that will mark the debut of new Brazil coach DorivalJúnior

FormerRealMadridand AC Milan striker Robinho was convicted of rape in Italy,butwillservehisnineyear sentence in Brazil after a decision of one of the country’s highest courts on Wednesday

“Itisaslapinthefacefor all of us women, especially the case of Daniel Alves, who paid for freedom,” Pereira added “It is important for me have my

position

Each case of impunity is the seed for the nextcrime.”

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva also criticizedtheSpanishcourt’s move to grant bail toAlves. HespokeWednesdayduring acelebrationofhisWorkers’ Party

“It is against these injustices that we cannot be silent about. Money cannot buy dignity,” Lula said during the event in capital cityofBrasilia.

“Themoney that Dani Alves has, the money that someone else might have lent him, it cannotpayforthecrimethat a man commits against a womanbyrapingher.”

Weeks before Robinho’s trial at Brazil’s high court, Lula said the former footballer should serve his sentenceinBrazil.

Alves and Robinho are a staunch supporters of Lula’s predecessor, former PresidentJairBolsonaro.

North Korea v Japan World Cup qualifier called off – AFC

TOKYO, (Reuters)North Korea’s World Cup qualifier against Japan that was scheduled to be held in Pyongyang next week has been called off, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)saidyesterday

According to a report from Kyodo News, North Korea, which has no formal diplomatic relations with Tokyo, decided not to stage thematchinPyongyangover worries about infectious diseasesinJapan.

“The decision, taken in consultation with FIFA and relevantstakeholders,comes after theAFC was informed on March 20 by the DPR Korea Football Association of the need to move the matchtoaneutralvenuedue t o u n a v o i d a b l e circumstances,” the AFC saidinastatement.

“The matter will now be referred to the relevant committees in FIFA with further updates to be communicated in due course.”

D P R K i s t h e abbreviation for the North’s official name, the Democratic People’s RepublicofKorea.

Japan and North Korea

are in Group B of 2026 WorldCupqualifying,along with Syria and Myanmar Japan beat North Korea 1-0 in another qualifying match inTokyoonThursday North Korea last hosted a men’s soccer i n t e r n a t i o n a l i n Pyongyang in 2019 during thequalifyingcompetition forthe2022WorldCup

The country pulled out of that competition citing health concerns related to theCOVIDpandemic

The North Koreans are also scheduled to stage home qualifiers against

Syria and Myanmar in June

In February, an Olympic qualifier between the women’s teams of the two countries scheduled for Pyongyang was switched at the last minutetoaneutralvenuein SaudiArabia.

There was similar confusion over that match, with the Japan team departing for Jeddah four days before the scheduled kickoff without any confirmation of where the match would beplayed

Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves sits during his trial in Barcelona, Spain,Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. (D.Zorrakino/ Pool Photo via AP, File)

Japan Football Association (JFA) President Kozo Tashima (REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo)

Ohuruogu

cleared of anti-doping violation for prohibited association

(Reuters) - British sprinter Victoria Ohuruogu said Thursday that she had been cleared of an antidoping violation relating to an alleged prohibited association with a banned athlete.

Ohuruogu, 31, was allegedly being coached by her Italian boyfriend Antonio Infantino, whose three-year doping ban ends in December, but this was dismissed by a UK AntiDopingpanel.

“An independent panel h a s e m p h a t i c a l l y dismissed the charge of prohibited association against me, finding that it was ‘not satisfied, let alone comfortably satisfied’thatIhavebroken any rules,” Ohuruogu told ITVNews.

“I take my anti-doping obligations extremely seriously and am pleased that the truth of the matter -whichisexactlyasIhave always maintained - has nowbeenconfirmed ”

British 400 metres champion Ohuruogu, who will aim to qualify for this year’s Paris Olympics,

addedthatdespitetheruling thetimeawayfromthetrack cameatacost.

“It has cost me the chance to run in what would have been careerdefining events (including in a World Championship bronze medal winning team), and caused huge d i s r u p t i o n t o m y preparation and training in anOlympicyear,”shesaid

“I’m now eager to put this firmly behind me, get my head down, and train hardfortheoutdoorseason

and - hopefully - the Olympics

The GB team is very strong, and I hope to be able to contribute to its continuedsuccess ”

Ohuruogu was left out of Britain’s relay team at t h e 2 0 2 3 W o r l d Championships in Budapest, having helped the country to a 4x400m relay bronze at the World a n d E u r o p e a n Championships in 2022, although she did compete intheindividualevent

Thompson-Herah to compete at USATF Grand Prix in Bermuda in April

SportsMax - Elaine Thompson-Herah, the fastest woman alive, will be competing in Bermuda next month.

Regarded as one of the greatestsprintersofalltime, the five-time Olympic championwillbeheadingto the island to compete alongside a host of big names in the USATF Grand PrixonSunday,April28.

Thompson-Herah, 31, is onlythesecondsprinterafter Usain Bolt to win the sprint double at consecutive Olympics, capturing gold in the100and200metresatthe

2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro and defending both titlesinTokyo. Winning another gold in the 4x100 relay in Japan means she is only the third person after Bolt and Florence Griffith-Joyner to complete an Olympic triple clean sweep of sprint medals. Griffith-Joyner is theonlywomaninhistoryto have run faster than Thompson-Herah in the 100m, with the Jamaican’s best time of 10.54sec just 0 05 outside the world recordsetbytheAmericanin Indianapolisin1988.

That world record is the fifth longest-standing in track and field but its legitimacy and that of the four oldest, which are all held by Eastern European athletes competing in the 1980s,hasbeenbroughtinto questionforyears.

Thompson-Herah is the biggest name to have been confirmed as competing in Bermudanextmonthbutshe is not the only Olympic medal-winner set to grace the Flora Duffy Stadium with 200 metres bronze medalist Noah Lyles also returningtotheisland.

Nishikoridefeatedincomebackgame,WozniackioutinMiami

AFP - Former world number four Kei Nishikori’s return to the ATP Tour after a lengthy injury absence ended in a first round 6-3, 6-4losstoSebastianOfner

Japan’s Nishikori has barely played on the tour in the past two years with his last appearance on the ATP Tour coming at Atlanta July

Givenawildcardbyorganisers, the 2016 Miami finalist was not surprisingly a little off the pace against40th-rankedAustrianOfner as he struggled to replicate his practiceform.

“IthoughtIwaspracticingwell, playingmuchbetter

I was feeling the rhythm and I was feeling the ball pretty good in the practice but during the match it’s completely different,” he told reporters.

“It was windy, he was hitting the ball very hard, very quick, the courtsarequick.

I was having a tough time makingalotofballsinthecourtand

Kei Nishikori’s return to the ATP Tour ended in a straight sets loss to Sebastian Ofner at the Miami Open. (CLIVE BRUNSKILL)

just the little things that I was not making, maybe I was supposed to hitthecornerbuttheballgoestothe

middlesometimes,”headded.

At 34, Nishikori faces a real challengetoworkhiswaybackup

therankingsbuthebelievesthatin time, he can get back to an elite level.

“Idon’thavethecleargoalright now,youknowIjustwanttoplaya lotofmatches.

Ineedsometimetogetusedto (matches) and hopefully I can stay healthy,Ithinkthat’stheonlygoal this year, I try to play as many matchesasIcanplay,”hesaid.

Gael Monfils, the 37-year-old Frenchman, turned on the style in his 7-6 (7/5) 6-4 win over Serbian DusanLajovic.

“Itwasagreatmatch,heplayed wellandIamstillplayingforthese moments,thesechallenges.

Ifeellikethefireisstillthere,” hesaid.

Britain’s Dan Evans battled back for a 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over ItalianLorenzoSonego.

In the WTA event, Caroline Wozniacki was a point away from winning in straight sets against Anhelina Kalinina but the Ukrainianendedupwinning5-7,7-

5,6-4.

Wozniacki, who returned to the tour last year after a threeyear absence, during which she gave birth to two children, reached the quarter-finals at IndianWellslastweek.

Maria Sakkari of Greece, beaten finalist to Iga Swiatek in California,defeatedYuanYue62,6-2toreachthethirdround Sakkari had lost her opening match in Miami in each of the last two years but she overcame the in-form Yuan, in one hour and19minutes

The Chinese 25-year-old came into Miami after winning her first WTA singles title in Austin and then reaching her maiden WTA 1000 quarterfinal atIndianWells.

N i n t h s e e d J e l e n a Ostapenko, the 2017 French Open champion had to work hard for a 7-6 (7/3), 6-4 over qualifier Laura Siegemund of Germany

Elaine Thompson-Herah

DefendingchampionsChennaiSuperKings open2024IPLseasonwithcomfortable winoverRoyalChallengersBengaluru

SportsMax - Defending champions Chennai Super Kingsbeganthe2024Indian Premier League with a comfortable six-wicket win over the Royal Challengers

Bengaluru at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepaukyesterday

RCB first posted 173-6 from their 20 overs after winningthetoss.

Wicket-keeper/batsman

Anuj Rawat top scored with a 25-ball 48 while Dinesh Karthik and captain Faf Du Plessis provided good support with 38 and 35, respectively

Mustafizur Rahman was excellentwiththeballforthe SuperKingswith4-29from hisfourovers.

C S K t h e n u s e d contributions from all their batsmentoeasilyreach1764witheightballstospare.

Debutant Rachin Ravindra led the way with 37 while Shivam Dube (34*), Ajinkya Rahane (27) and Ravindra Jadeja (25*) alsoplayedwell.

Cameron Green took 227 from his three overs for RCB.

Full Scores: Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Alzarri Joseph went wicketless in 3.4 overs while conceding 38 for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Chennai Super Kings

(Rachin Ravindra 37, Shivam Dube 34*,Ajinkya Rahane27,RavindraJadeja 25*,CameronGreen2-27)

Shabazz lauds Golden Jaguars performance

BYRAWLETONEY

Head Coach of the Golden Jaguars, Jamaal Shabazz, lauded his side’s performance against Cabo Verde on Thursday evening, despite the team’s 1–0loss.

Ryan Medes struck within two minutes for Cabo Verde in their FIFA Series opener against G u y a n a , a s t h e Confederation of African Football(CAF)sideleftthe Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City in Jeddah, SaudiArabiawiththewin.

“After a nervous first fiveminutes,wesettledand gave a good account of ourselvesagainstasuperior and more experienced opponent,” Shabazz said, pointingtoGuyana’s155th FIFA Ranking, as compared to Cabo Verde’s 65thglobalranking.

According to Shabazz, “We held a good defensive line and when we did let them through our goalkeeper (Quillan Roberts)cameupbig.”

“Iadmiredhowourlads stuck to our concept of buildingoutatthebackand lateinthegamewecreated some really good chances. Matches against superior opponents is what the doctor ordered and being brave enough to try and implementourstyleofplay is the medicine. Lift up your heads and hold it up high Guyana the Golden Jaguars will carry the flag withhonour.”

Meanwhile, the Golden Jaguars played a practice match with a top Saudi Arabia club side yesterday, in preparation for their March 26 match with Cambodia.

Former Brazil international Robinho arrested to serve rape sentence

BBC Sport - Former Brazil international football player Robinho has been arrested to serve a nine-year prisonsentenceforrape.

He was convicted two yearsagoinItalyforhispart in the gang rape of an Albanian woman at a night clubinMilanin2013.

Robinho, 40, was arrested at his flat in his homecityofSantos.

The Italian government had requested that he serve his sentence in Brazil after failingtogethimextradited.

On Wednesday, a court in Brazil upheld the decision and also ruled that he should serve his time behindbarsinsteadofunder housearrest.

Earlier on Thursday, a Supreme Court judge rejectedarequesttohalthis detention

Thedecisiveactiontaken

Robinho has been arrested to serve a nine-year prison sentence for rape.

(Getty Images)

by Brazil’s justice system hasbeenpraisedbymanyon localmedia,whofearedthat Robinhowouldevadejustice thanks to his fame and his wealth.

The former Brazil international, who has 100 caps for his country, was playing forAC Milan at the timeofthecrime. Afterbeingfoundguilty,

he lost an appeal in 2020 before Italy’s highest court upheldhissentencein2022.

Italian prosecutors then issuedaninternationalarrest warrantforhim.

The footballer, who spent two years with Manchester City, told a Brazilian network on Sundaythatthesexhadbeen “consensual”.

United States to face Mexico in the Concacaf Nations League Final tomorrow in Dallas

For Shabazz, this is a wonderful opportunity for theplayerswhomissedout against Cabo Verde in the openinggameofthenewly introduced FIFA Series on Thursdaynight.

Shabazz said the game a l l o w e d p l a y e r s , “especially that ones who missed the FIFA Series, to gain some valuable experience playing against aprofessionalclubside.We want to maximize on the opportunities here in Saudi andthisisonewayofdoing so.”

“Everyone must have a chanceonthepitchinSaudi and this is what this is all about This is a great opportunity for our players to hone their skills outside oftheirownconfederation, as that is the founding principle of the FIFA Series.”

Arlington, TX –Concacafhasconfirmedthat the United States and Mexico will face off in the 2023/24 Concacaf Nations League Final tomorrow, Sunday, March 24, atAT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX The match will start at 9:15 pm ET (8:15 pm CT/local). Tomorrow’s Final will crownthetournament’sthird champion after the United States won the first two editions (2021 in Denver, CO, and 2023 in Las Vegas, N V ) T h e l o s i n g semifinalists, Jamaica and Panama, will play the Third Place Match at 6:00 pm ET (5:00 pm CT/local) Tickets for the Final and Third Place Match atAT&T Stadium are available via Concacaf com/nationsleagu efinals.

The United States qualifiedfortheFinalwitha

3-1 win over Jamaica. The Caribbean side was on the verge of securing a place in Sunday’s Final, but an own goal deep in second-half stoppage time forced extra time, in which the reigning champions pulled through withtwogoalsfromFWHaji Wright.

A3-0 win over Panama, including two goals in the firsthalffromEdsonAlvarez and Julian Quinones, plus a second-half strike from Orbelin Pineda, propelled Mexico to their second-ever trip to the Final of the ConcacafNationsLeague. These decisive matches are part of an exciting week of Concacaf men’s national team football in the Dallas Metropolitan Area, which also includes the 2023/24 Concacaf Nations League Play-InatToyotaStadiumin Frisco,TX,today,March23.

TheCNLPlay-Inwillsee Canada face off against Trinidad and Tobago, followed by a Central American matchup between Costa Rica and Honduras. Thewinnerineachmatchup will qualify for the 2024 C O N M E B O L C o p a America, joining the Concacaf Nations League Semifinalists (Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, and the United States) for a total of six Concacaf guest national teams in this summer’s tournament.

A limited amount of tickets for the Concacaf Nations League Play-In remain available to the p u b l i c v i a Concacaf com/nationsleagu efinals.

Formoreinformationon the Concacaf Nations League Finals, visit Concacaf.com.

173-6 off 20 overs (Anuj Rawat 48, Dinesh Karthik 38*,MustafizurRahman429)

Petra/Milo Schools U18 Football tournament kicks off today

The10thEditionof t h e M i l o S e c o n d a r y

Schools Under-18 Football tournament is set to kick off today, courtesy of the Petra Organisation, at both the Ministry of Education (MoE) and Queen’s College (QC)grounds.

R e n o w n e d f o r spearheading local schools’ football initiatives, Petra O r g a n i s a t i o n h a s consistently been at the forefront of nurturing talent and promoting the beautiful gameinthenation.

As teams fine-tune their skills and meticulously strategize, accompanied by fervent supporters gearing up to rally behind their favourites, anticipation brews for an enthralling journey through the sport. This year’s tournament promises an electrifying spectacle.

The format entails three rounds of preliminary matchesbeforetransitioning totheknockoutphase,where

every fixture assumes a make-or-break intensity Eachmatchbecomesahighstakes encounter, where a moment of brilliance or a lapse in concentration can dictate the course of the tournament.

The opening day of the 2024 tournament is

scheduled to witness six matches,kickingoffat12:30 pmatMoEground.

A captivating tripleheader awaits spectators, featuring Bush Lot SecondaryfacingAbramzuil Secondary in the inaugural clash Following that, Dolphin Secondary clashes

with New Amsterdam Secondary, and Chase’s Academic Foundation initiates their campaign against North Ruimveldt Secondary

Simultaneously, three more matches unfold at QC grounds, with Bartica Secondary challenging La

Venture Secondary at 1:00 pm. Y a r r o w k a b r a

Secondary squares off against New Central

Secondary, while West Ruimveldt Secondary tests their mettle against the home team, Queen’s

College From lightning-

fast strikers leaving defenders in their wake to steadfast defenders confronting adversity headon, each team showcases a blend of youthful exuberance and seasoned experience poised to leave an indelible mark on the tournament.

Meanwhile, defending champions Santa Rosa Secondary are slated to enter the fray tomorrow against East Ruimveldt at MoE, adding another layer of excitement to the unfoldingspectacle

Financial incentives await the top finishers, with $300,000, $200,000, $150,000, and $75,000 awarded to the first, second, third, and fourth place,respectively,designed to be used in any school project.

Trophies and incentives will also be presented to the most outstanding player, the top goal-scorer, and the goalkeeper with the most saves.

West Indies Over-60s praised for their effort at Chennai World Cup

The West Indies Over-60s team that recently participated in the International Masters CricketOver-60sWorldCup tournament in Chennai, India received high praise from their manager Raj Singh.

West Indies finished at number 5 but they showed massiveimprovementsfrom the inaugural tournament two years ago held in Queensland,Australiawhere theyfinishedat#11.

Onthisoccasion,the12teamtournamentwaskeptin Chennai, India where Australia emerged as champions.

West Indies had convincingly defeated the Australians in a preliminary round fixture and had taken the entire tournament by surprise since the Aussies otherwise played unbeaten d u r i n g t h e e n t i r e tournament.

“I think the guys did a great job despite we haven’t come out on top but I [am] confident we can be the champions in the next edition in two years’ time, but we improved in every

aspectofourgameandthatis a great sign as well,” Singh declared.

Singh, a businessman based in both Florida and Guyana, mentioned that t h e r e w e r e s o m e outstanding, individual performances and that certainly indicated that the players were anxious to be thevictoriousside.

“Wehadsomewonderful performances from our batsmen and bowlers and it was pleasing so I know wherewecanstrengthenour game for the next big tournament,” Singh, who is also the President for the CricketWest Indies Masters Association,related.

BatterDeonarineDayal accumulated 425 runs for West Indies and was at number 2 behind New Zealander Graig Gibb who talliedup441runsandwas declared the MVP for the tournament since he also took 9 wickets including a 5fervstheAussies

Quizzed on the team’s preparations for the mega event, Singh responded: “Our preparations were good and I loved the commitment by the

players; we trained hard and these guys were determined as well but as expected competitive cricket from all the nations ” Singh, who also holds the leadership position of Big-Man Cricket Guyana, believes that the veterans showcased good skills in every department of their gameaswell.

He congratulated Australia for coming out on topbuttheentiretournament was fascinating from ball one.

“I love the discipline and the wonderful spirit of the game in India; Masters cricket no doubt will continue to grow from strength to strength; what happened in India is a revelationthattheinterestin

veteran cricket is huge and congratulations to the A u s s i e s , ” S i n g h commented.

West Indies played 8 games in total, won four games, suffered 2 narrow defeats to Wales and hosts India along with a highly controversial tie in the preliminary round against SriLanka.

The Windies had the

satisfaction of turning the tables against Wales in their Plate Final return clash

They were pooled in Group B alongside, Australia, India, Rest of the World, Sri Lanka and Wales Pool A was comprised of England, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada, USA and Zimbabwe.

Flashback! Round-of-16 action in the ninth edition of the tournament.

MVP Deonarine Deyal receives his MVP award from Ravi Raman, VCI Tournament Director.

Manager Raj Singh & Captain Zamin Amin receive their 5th place trophy from Murray Harrison, Chairman of the IMC O60s.

2024 CWI Regional4-Day Championships Day 3 Round 5 …GHE vs. WIV

Imlach 107, Chanderpaul 101*, Smith, Permaul 5-fers lead rampant

Eagles to 255-run win over

It was a clinical thrashing in just three days, as defending Regional 4-Day Champions Guyana Harpy Eagles mauled Windward Islands Volcanoes by 265-runs with an entire day to spare,whenactionended yesterdayatCoolidge.

The Eagles made light work of the tableleaders, who were humbled thanks to a combination of pinpoint bowling and a string of individual scores and milestones from the Guyaneseteam

The champs had a run-fest in this match, piling on over 500 runs against some wayward bowling from the Volcanoes, scoring a 1st innings308alloutbefore

declaring on 224-2 batting again Harpy Eagles Captain, Tevin Imlach, registered the secondhundredofhis1st class career, a composed 107 from 243 deliveries with 9 fours, batting himself into more form with the crux of the tournament approaching Opening batsman Tagenarine Chanderpaul wasleftunmoved,playing himself into form after a few mixed starts The West Indies player found the ropes on 9 occasions andhitapairofsixesonhis wayto101from248balls It never seemed possible fortheVolcanoeswholost toomanywicketsupfront, courtesy of Smith who took over from his teammateswhowreaked havocinthefirstinnings,

Volcanoes

ending with 5-29 as he continued his excellent bowlingform.

Windwardslimpedon theirwayto165alloutby theendoftheir2ndinnings asGuyanatook20wickets with some useful points coming from their pacers thisround Volcanoesallrounder Shamar Springer wasthelonewolfwiththe bat, ending on 69* which avoided further embarrassment for his team The Berbice fastman Smith, riddled the Windwards top and middle order, leaving Veerasammy Permaul to punch further holes in the opposition, bagging 5-47 after going wicketless in the first innings. PacerRyanJohnscoreda useful 41 and shared a resurgentpartnershipwith

Springer that gave their team hope for a possible day 4, prior to the implosion Day 3 commenced with Chanderpaul and Imlach needing around average 20-oddperman,inorderto reach their respective landmarks The Guyanese skipper got to hiscenturyfirst,followed by the opener as Windwards struggled to breakthe2ndwicket208runpartnership.

J o h n ( 1 - 4 7 ) , eventually answered the call,ashepulledtheplug on the partnership in the 79th over, leaving Vicec a p t a i n K e v l o n Anderson unbeaten on 5 and Chanderpaul, still rock-steadybythetimea declarationwasmadeby theskipper

Jamaica remains unbeaten after three rounds in CWI T20 Blaze in St. Kitts

SportsMax - Jamaica moved four points clear at thetopofthe2024CWIT20 Blazepointstablethankstoa six-wicket win over Barbados atWarner Park on

Thursday

NaiJanni Cumberbatch (25) and Aaliyah Alleyne (16)weretheonlytwoBajan batters to reach doublefiguresastheywerereduced to 63 all out off 17.3 overs after winning the toss and battingfirst.

Chinelle Henry did the bulk of the damage with the ball for the Jamaicans with 4-9 from 3 3 overs while captain StafanieTaylor took 2-9fromthreeovers.

Jamaica then needed only11.4overstoreach69-4 and secure their third win in asmanygames.

Rashada Williams top scored with 21 while Taylor made15.

In Thursday’s other games, T&T Women securedanarrowtwo-wicket win over the Windward Islands and the Leeward IslandsWomensuccessfully defended 104 to defeat Guyana Women by four runs.FullScores:Windward

Chinelle Henry took 4-9 for Jamaica

IslandsWomen81alloutoff 20 overs (Jannilea Glasgow 36, Shalini Samaroo 3-14, KarishmaRamharack2-14)

Trinidad & Tobago Women 84-8 off 18.2 overs (Djenaba Joseph 43, Zaida James3-10)

LeewardIslandsWomen 104-9 off 20 overs (Divya Saxena 42, Nyia Latchman 2-10, Sheneta Grimmond 219,AshminiMunisar2-23)

- Smith 5-29, Permaul 5-47 keep Volcanoes to 2nd innings 165 all out

Fast-bowler Nial Smith snared 5-29 as he inspired another victory for his team.

Guyana edged out of Pan Am Indoor Hockey Cup

...narrowly defeated by USA in 3rd-place match

The conclusion of Guyana’sjourney at the Pan Indoor Hockey Cup was filled with suspense as they secured a fourth-place finish in Alberta,Canada.

Advancing to the semifinals of the five-team tournamentaheadofCanada due to a superior goal difference, Coach Shane Samuels’ team faced unexpectedchallenges.

In the third-place playoff against Argentina, the Guyanese men endured a tough 40-minute battle, ultimatelyendingwitha100score-line.

Guyana Women 100-9 off 20 overs (Shabika Gajnabi44,JahzaraClaxton 3-13,RenieceBoyce2-15)

After three rounds, CG United Super50 Cup champions Jamaica are top of the table with 13 points followed by Trinidad & Tobago(9),LeewardIslands (9), Guyana (4), Barbados (4) and Windward Islands (0).

Forced into the thirdplace decider against the USA,whonarrowlylost5-4 to Trinidad and Tobago, Guyanashowedresiliencein a game many believed they should’vewon.

However, missed opportunities haunted Guyanaintheirclashagainst theAmericans,resultingina narrow4-5loss.

AroydyBranford,oneof thetournament’stopscorers, contributedwithtwogoalsin the 37th and 38th minutes, while Jamarj Assanah (25)

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on goal for Guyana against the USA in the Pan Am Indoor Hockey third-place match.

and Tahrea Garnett (11) addedtothetally USA’s goals came from Ajai Dhadwal (1), Kai Kokolakis (9, 36), Kei Kaeppeler (24), and JeroenDijkema(34) Despite the loss, Guyana showcased their attacking prowess,

scoring more goals (5) againstArgentinathanany other team in the tournament.

The team is set to return toGuyanathisweekendand will resume competing with their respective clubs under the Guyana Hockey Board (GHB).(RawleToney)

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Left-arm spinner Veerasammy Permaul recorded his 32nd 5-wicket haul.

Spin and pace was the combination used by the Eagles as both Veerasammy Permaul and Nial Smith picked up 5 wickets apiece, sharing 10 wickets in the second innings.

Imlach 107, Chanderpaul 101*, Smith, Permaul 5-fers lead rampant Eagles to 255-run win over Volcanoes

- Smith 5-29, Permaul 5-47 keep Volcanoes to 2nd innings 165 all out

Guyana edged out of Pan Am Indoor Hockey Cup

...narrowly defeated by USA in 3rd-place match

Guyana’s Elliot Bonds in action against Cabo Verde. (FIFA)

Guyana’sAroydy Branford battles the USA’s Kei Kaeppeler.

Guyana Harpy Eagles Captain Tevin Imlach played beautifully for his century at Coolidge.

Harpy Eagles opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul scored an unbeaten 101* in the second innings.