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The Republic of Suriname was represented by H.E. Albert Ramdin, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation, H.E. Kermechend Raghoebarsing, Minister of Finance and Planning and H.E. Riad Nurmohamed, Minister of Public Works and their technical teams.
The Co-operative Republic of Guyana was represented by Dr. the Honourable Ashni Singh, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Honourable Juan Edghill, Minister of Public Works and Ambassador Elisabeth Harper, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and their technical teams.
charges related to Trafficking in Persons (TIP) brought against him by the Guyana Police Force.
Charles was initially charged with 16 counts of Trafficking in Persons on May 31, 2023. He was represented by attorney Sanjeev Datadin who requested a no case submission. When the case was called on Thursday, the no case submission was upheld due to lack of evidence.
Expressing his confidence in the judicial system, Charles in a statement commended the court for its fair decision.
Despite the court ruling, Charles lamented that the case “has brought irreparable harm to both his reputation and business ventures here in Guyana and internationally.”
He cited the public embarrassment to him and his family and due to this “he is considering all legal options going forward.”
Meanwhile, Datadin told the News Room, that a dispute stemmed from payment disagreements with Venezuelan workers hired by Charles for the construction of an airstrip in Guyana’s interior.
Datadin said the workers were never held against their will and were not brought into Guyana by his client.
International Standard stadium lights were tested on Monday in a bid to transform the McKenzie Sports Club ground in Linden, Region Ten, into a multi-purpose stadium for football and cricket.
During the testing trial, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr. revealed that the lights can be controlled remotely, maximizing energy efficiency while minimizing operational costs.
The lighting will significantly assist players to perform at their peak, reducing the risk of injuries and enhancing their performance.
Minister Ramson also addressed the opposition’s misinformation about transforming the ground to meet the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) standard.
He noted the facility was a premium facility despite the history that fuelled its birth.
However, Minister Ramson Jr. said that under the leadership of APNU+AFC, it would have languished in stagnation.
“Look at the comparison of what was before and what the struggle was about to keep. That is what is baffling to me still,” the Minister said.
He continued, “I think if they were the people who were entrusted with the leadership, the position would have been the same. The state of the facility would remain the same and there will be no reason to remain optimistic that it will change …that’s the reality of this facility.”
An aerial view of the McKenzie Sports Club (PHOTO: President Dr. Irfaan Ali/ March 24, 2023)The project, which aims to revolutionise sports in the region, is being undertaken in a phased manner.
Thus far, the scope of work has seen the completion of the upgrade of the plain surface, installation of underground pipes, flood drainage catchment basin, and herringbone perforated pipes.
The next phase of work will involve the construction of stands and players’ pavilions.
These additions are crucial in enhancing the spectator experience and providing essential facilities for athletes.
Upon completion, the ground is expected to host practice matches and warm-up sessions during ICC-hosted games in Guyana and the Caribbean.
The new stadium constructed at McKenzie will complement the $179 million synthetic track laid at the Bayroc Community Centre ground in Wismar.
Meanwhile, the government has shown unwavering support for sports development, earmarking millions of dollars for enhancing sports grounds nationwide.
This investment revitalizes sports infrastructure and creates opportunities for youths to engage in meaningful activities and pursue their sporting passions. (Department of Public Information)
Video of lights testing: https://www.facebook.com/MOCYSGuyana/videos/950113376676671/
Pace and Power Gym emerged as the champion gym, while Keyon Britton of Vergenoegen copped the best boxer accolade at the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) monthly schoolboy championship at the Andrew ‘Six Head’ Lewis facility in Albouystown.
Pace and Power won seven bouts, three against fighters from rival gyms. They suffered two defeats to rival Vergenoegen, who finished in the runner-up position in the champion gym standings.
Pace and Power’s performance led to trainer Clifton Barker being awarded the best coach.
Meanwhile, Britton secured the top individual prize, defeating Yusuf Edwards (Pace and Power) in the 46-48KG division via a referee-stop contest in round 3.
Also, Jermaine Craig was awarded the best referee/judge accolade.
GBA President Steve Ninvalle said, “The success of this initiative adds another vital layer to our boxing philosophy. Our youth programme or nursery has always been the bedrock or foundation of our prolonged success in the region. Such concepts are directly linked to competitive prosperity.
The GBA understands that constant evolution is a fundamental element of the time, and the introduction of new gyms and the unearthing of new talents, which was the initial inspiration and objective of the programme, have proven to be the best example of how to improve the sport’s overall quality.”
Meanwhile, Terrence Poole, the GBA’s technical director, who administers the initiative, said, “The programme is important, and so far, we are making a lot of progress and seeing and discovering talents. We have some new gyms and new fighters, and that is what this programme is all about, which is expanding the sport.”
List of results:
22-24KG
Ezekiel Barratt (Pace and Power) vs Komani Bacchus (Pace and Power). Barratt won via abandonment in round 2.
25-27KG
Junior Madray (Pace and Power) vs Aaron Filleen (Vergenoegen): Madray won via decision.
30-32KG
Akeem Quintin (Pace and Power) vs Ezekiel Witwright (Vergenoegen): Quintin won via decision.
35-37KG
Dreshawn Willery (Pace and Power) vs Nicholas Ashby (Pace and Power): Willery won by decision.
35-37KG
Isaiah Ashby (Pace and Power) vs Rayon France (Vergenoegen): Ashby won via walkover.
46-48KG
Keyon Britton (Vergenoegen) vs Yusuf Edwards (Pace and Power): Edwards won via a referee-stop contest in round 3.
47-49KG
Akeem Johnson (Vergenoegen) vs Lennox Lawrence (Pace and Power): Johnson won via abandonment in round 1.
53-55KG
Isaiah Ruiz (Pace and Power) vs Jaheim Ashby (Pace and Power): Ruiz won via a referee-stop contest in round 3.
57-59 KG
Ken Harvey (Pace and Power) vs. Khumda Alexander (Pace and Power): Harvey won via decision.
68-71KG
Shemroy Wintz (New Amsterdam Boxing Academy) vs Jofes Jackson (New Amsterdam Boxing Academy): Wintz won via a referee-stop contest in round 3.
80-82KG
Daniel Denard (Bailey Boxing Gym) vs Shane Caesar (New Amsterdam Boxing Academy): Denard won via decision.
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has reported a significant seizure of drugs worth $509 million for 2024 thus far. The seized drugs include 118kg of cocaine and 1,301kg of cannabis.
In 2023, CANU confiscated 75kg of cocaine and 1,288kg of cannabis, amounting to a total street value of $461 million. However, in the first three months of 2024, the unit surpassed the total street value of narcotics seized in 2023, indicating CANU’s increased success in combating drug trafficking in Guyana.
Head of CANU, James Singh, highlighted the importance of public cooperation to their operations.
“We always welcome members of the public calling in and sharing information that can help us do our job,” Singh told the News Room on Monday.
He also addressed complaints that the drugs seized were meant to be distributed in Guyana and reminded that Guyana is a transshipment point in the region.
“I have seen recently some persons complaining that this large amount of seizure that we have found is an indication that drugs are passing through or drugs are coming into Guyana, I need to remind that Guyana is a transshipment point, a lot of the narcotics coming in is going to other regions,” Singh said.
Head of CANU, James Singh (Photo: News Room/March 18, 2024)Meanwhile, Singh lamented that when suspects are arrested, their legal representatives advise them to remain silent. This, he explains makes it challenging for CANU to carry out its mandate in dismantling drug operations.
“All too often we arrest persons and those representing them are saying don’t say anything remain silent. You can’t expect me to do my job when you are also supposed to be helping us but then you tell your clients don’t say anything.”
While it is within the suspect’s rights to remain silent, Singh said “If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem” stating that citizens also have a right to live in a safe country.
CANU is currently working with international counterparts to arrest Gavin McKie, who is wanted in connection with the recent multi-million dollar drug seizure at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA).
“We are still waiting on him to come in, we understand that he is out of Guyana, we are working with our colleagues to arrest him,” Singh said.
In the meantime, foreign countries such as the US have expressed interest in extraditing suspects but Singh said it will have to wait until their cases are completed here.
“Before anyone leaves Guyana, we will put them through the judicial process here and when we are finished with them, whoever is interested can apply,” Singh explained.
So far, four persons from Georgetown have been requested for extradition.
“Persons who would have been recently arrested are persons of interest in other territories in the past, but also persons who would have been recently charged by CANU are linked to previous shipment within the last year in overseas territories, so we are speaking without counterparts to see if they have more information to help with our cases here or overseas,” Singh said.
Dead: 9-year-old Terensha Pierre
