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Gov’t not ‘rushing’ passage of oil spill legislation

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo

Commenting on whether the bill will be presented before the parliamentary recess in August, Dr Jagdeo said, “It may be tough to pass it because we may not have the requisite period for notice, but I think we have enough time to table it. We don’t want to also rush it through the Parliament.”

He was at the time updating reporters at a press conference at Freedom House on Thursday.

He added that the government is considering restricting comments on the draft legislation to include only locals.

“We may we may solicit. I’m not sure that we will open this one up for comments, especially from the oil and gas companies, because they don’t want legislation of this nature. Maybe…open it only for comments from the locals,” he explained.

The legislation will detail the state’s responsibilities and those accountable in the event of an oil spill, whether it be companies operating in the sector or a shipping company.

The government has been adamant that while there are already several measures in place to address any potential oil spill, it is necessary to implement more comprehensive legislation that provides greater scope in liability.

Currently, ExxonMobil and its coventurers operating in the Stabroek Block have agreed to a US$2 billion parent company guarantee for oil spills. They have also agreed to a US$600 million insurance package.

Added to this, the tenets of the Environmental Protection Act emphasise ‘strict liability’, which means that the permit holder is fully responsible and fully liable for any pollution that their activities and this does not have to be proven. (DPI)

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July 21, 2024
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July 21, 2024
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July 21, 2024
Kares One Guyana T10 aims for Regional/International expansion

Minister Charles Ramson Jr. (centre), Natasha Persaud of Kares Engineering Inc. (left), and Anil Singh of Premier Insurance unveiled the specially crafted first-prize trophy
The stakes are certainly rising for the 32 teams vying for the coveted championship title.

This year’s competition boasts a bigger prize pool: G$1.5 million will go to the winners, G$500,000 to the runner-up, and G$250,000 in consolation prizes for the losing semifinalists.

The action commences August 3rd with a knockout format. Opening round matches will be played across the Police Sports Club, Queen’s College Ground, and Lusignan Sports Club.

The competition culminates on August 25th at the prestigious National Stadium with the finals and a special Cricket for Charity Match featuring President Dr. Irfaan Ali.

This year’s launch also unveiled the meticulously crafted championship trophy, a testament to the tournament’s growing prestige.

From left: Steven Jacobs, Kashif Muhammad (Chairman – National Sports Commission), Minister Charles Ramson Jr., Cristy Campbell (Vice-Chair – National Sports Commission) and Steve Ninvalle (Director of Sport)

With government backing, a wider sponsor base, and a clear vision for international expansion, the Kares One Guyana T10 Blast could become a global force in the exciting world of T10 cricket.

Kares Engineering, Banks DIH Limited, Star Rentals, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Montra Restaurant and Lounge, SuperBet, Assuria Insurance, Regal Stationery, Demerara Mutual, ETS, Metro Office and Computer Supplies, Building Expo 2024, Premier Insurance, ENet, Avinash Contracting and Scrap Metal Inc., Trophy Stall, ANSA McAL Distribution, RS53 RestoBar and Lounge, Jacobs Jewellery, First Change Builders Inc., General Marine, Samaroo Investments and Coel’s Boutique are the other sponsors on board thus far.

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July 21, 2024
England take control after West Indies’ last-wicket heroics at Trent Bridge

response to being hammered in the first Test and their fighting spirit was again on display as they scrapped a first-innings lead and pegged back England when Duckett and Pope were in full flow.

Joshua Da Silva (left) and Shamar Joseph defied England with a last-wicket stand of 71 (Photo: Getty Images)

The tension was palpable as Root and Brook rebuilt in challenging conditions late in the day, the umpires at one stage in discussion over the light.

The pitch, a contributing factor in the quality of the contest, remains good for batting and seems unlikely to provide any concerns for West Indies in their eventual run chase.

England are on course for a match-winning position and West Indies will have too much to do if they cannot take early wickets on Sunday. Still, there remains enough doubt over the eventual outcome.

Windies cash in as England lose the plot

West Indies reached 351-5 on a long second day in the dirt for England, who returned refreshed on Saturday morning and were excellent for much of the first session.

As four wickets fell for 31 runs, Chris Woakes claimed 3-25 including two in two balls in a 10-over spell, while Gus Atkinson had Sinclair well held by gully Brook, increasingly showing himself to be England’s best fielder.

But when last man Shamar Joseph joined Da Silva, at that point on 44, England inexplicably lost the plot. The field was spread for Da Silva in the hope of keeping the established batter quiet and exposing Joseph to more of the strike. It is a defensive tactic at odds with England’s positive philosophy, has failed previous England captains and did not work again here.

Da Silva played an extraordinary loft over the off side for six off Mark Wood, fit to bowl after suffering cramp on Friday, and top-edged the same bowler for another maximum.

Joseph grew in confidence and pulled Atkinson for successive sixes, including one that shattered the roof tiles in the Larwood and Voce Stand. West Indies moved ahead, Root was asked to bowl some off-spin dross into the pads of Da Silva, who swept three fours and hit a six over long-on.

Stokes did not bowl, England were bereft and Da Silva eyed a hundred. Joseph, though, got carried away and miscued Wood to mid-on, ending West Indies’ fun. (BBC)

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July 21, 2024
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July 21, 2024
Construction of Palmyra to Moleson Creek four-lane road to commence in August

Construction of the Palmyra to Moleson Creek road into a four-lane carriageway is scheduled to begin in August, according to an announcement made by Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill on Thursday.

During discussions with members of the Corentyne Chamber of Commerce, the minister disclosed that the project has been segmented into three lots, with the contract for road paving already finalised.

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Edghill meets with East, West Ruimveldt residents on delayed Cemetery Road project

The contractor continues to move at a slow pace, which has so far resulted in the time period for completion of the project being extended twice.

Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, during a recent community meeting with residents of Roxanne Burnham Gardens and surrounding communities of South Georgetown, noted that he will soon be consulting with the Attorney General on the way forward.

“I am saying it here loud and clear; we will not allow that contractor to continue to frustrate the people of East and West Ruimveldt. We will have to take over the project and we will finish Cemetery Road,” the public works minister robustly stressed.

The last deadline for the project was then given as March 31, 2024. However, the contractor continued to fail at progressing works on the road, citing persistent rainfall.

During an inspection earlier in the year, Minister Edghill had noted that if the road is not completed by the adjusted time period, then it would be terminated and given to a contractor of the ministry’s Special Project Unit.

As such, he has since assured the residents that within the next two months, the thoroughfare will be officially completed.

“By September when school reopens, four lanes of traffic must be flowing in Cemetery Road. And that is the commitment that we are giving to you,” Minister Edghill promised.

Currently, the road is being used as a two-lane roadway. Upon completion of the four-lane, the road is expected to decrease the traffic woes that occur during peak hours. (DPI)

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July 21, 2024

U.S. citizens among four charged with money laundering

Four persons on Friday appeared at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court, East Bank Demerara, charged separately with the offences of Money Laundering, in contravention of Section 3(1)(b) of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act.

Police Headquarters reported that Saffee Ahmad called ‘Chillo’, 58; Shameena Ahamad, 52; Ashiana Salamalay, 33, all of 38 Roraima Scheme, Versailles, West Bank Demerara, and Ian Jacobis, 44, of 749 Plantation Best, West Coast Demerara, appeared before Magistrate Sunil Scarce. They were not required to plea.

Bail was granted in the sum of $500,000 each, with the condition that Saffee Ahmad report to the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) on the last Friday of every month. The matter was adjourned to July 30, 2024.

According to the Police, on June 3, Customs Officers of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), who were on duty at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri, seized several pieces of gold jewellery from Shameena Ahmad and Ashiana Salamalay (both of whom are U.S citizens), and Ian Jacobis after they were attempting to leave Guyana on an outbound American Airlines flight for New York.

The seizure was made after Shameena, Ashiana and Ian were attempting to take out of the country approximately 240 ounces of virtually pure gold disguised as silver-plated jewellery without having the necessary permits and declaration to customs officials.

The gold is valued at over US$560,000 (GY$117,001,604). A parallel money laundering investigation was conducted by SOCU, resulting in the four accused being charged.

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July 20, 2024

The Ministry of Health on Friday partnered with a local group known as Stride592 to launch a new project called ‘Strengthening Our Cardiovascular Advocacy’(SOCA), at the Windjammer Hotel in Kitty, Georgetown.

Established some 14 months ago, Stride592 is a movement created to encourage people to exercise and improve their lives.

The SOCA project, launched under Stride592, acts as an educational and social campaign to bring awareness about the move to eradicate cardiovascular diseases within the country.

At the launch, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony noted that such initiatives are important to reduce the spread of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

“I think this is a very important initiative. In the ministry, we recognise that chronic non-communicable diseases play a very important role in the profiling of diseases that we have in Guyana,” Minister Anthony explained.

The health minister disclosed that most deaths recorded in the country are due to the spread of NCDs.

“If you think about the amount of people who die per year, we probably have about 6,000 people who die every year in our country. And the majority of those deaths are because of chronic non-communicable diseases,” Dr Anthony stated.

SOCA’s Committee Advisor and Head of the Cardiology Department of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), Dr Mahendra Carpen disclosed that the age at which persons are being diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases has become younger.

“The change in the age group for serious cardiovascular diseases is astounding. The time period of just 10 years or 12 years of practice has moved the needle to a much younger population. And today we are launching this programme to take the activity component of cardiovascular health to a different level,” the medical doctor posited.

He stressed that cardio activities have a tremendous impact on all the other diseases such as diabetes, and hypertension which contribute to cardiovascular diseases.

Meanwhile, the founder of the project, Onika Jervis said the main goal is to work with the Ministry of Health in minimising the number of cardiovascular cases in the country.

“The SOCA Heart project is an educational campaign, an awareness campaign, a fund-raising campaign…Over the next 10 weeks, we are going to be educating the community on cardiovascular disease, wellness, and how we can live better lives,” Jervis explained. The project will see groups being formed to host weekly exercises within the National Park and other recreational areas across the country.

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