– claim selected farmers were beneficiariesScores of farmers from the Canal Number One West Bank Demerara (WBD) are upset that specific farmers were given bags of fertilizers as “flood relief” and that they were left out of the distribution.Reports are that on Friday last, staff from the Ministry of Agriculture visited a location at Crane Village, West Coast Demerara (WCD) where they distributed between 16 and 18 bags of fertlisers? to some farmers while others waited in vain.Kaieteur News was told by one farmer who identified himself as “Nancoomar” that more than 200 farmers in the area suffered losses due to the recent flooding.They were later asked to supply their names to a designated staff member of the Ministry of Agriculture for the purpose of receiving compensation in the form of fertilizers and pesticides.When they arrived on Friday,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, expecting to receive the one bag of fertilizer each as promised, they were disappointed and annoyed to find out that only a list of less than 20 farmers was used to select those to receive this assistance.“We waited long and we were being told that only 18 people on the list to get one bag fertilizer each. That is not fair. Some of us lose much more than some of them and to give such little bit and not give plenty farmers who need it too is not right. It is unfair. The Ministry of Agriculture is in charge of this. They need to treat us equally,Authentic China Jerseys,” said Nancoomar.Other farmers expressed their dissatisfaction with the distribution initiative.“How can they give so little bit people and make us all get hopes up after they come around to get a list of all who lose things? What method they use to determine who must get and who must not get?” questioned one irate farmer.Yet another farmer stated that he was far from pleased with the incident.“Some of those who get fertilizer bag didn’t even lose much. And then not like I bad talking or minding people business but some of these people ain’t lose nothing and they getting. It even got people who don’t even farm that getting benefits. So we who lose nuff should get something for we loss.”Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture, Ally Baksh, in response to this told Kaieteur News that he was aware of his Ministry promising to give the farmers assistance but he was not certain about the extent.“The Ministry did take the decision to give some assistance but I do not know the level of it. I think fertilizers are in it. But I don’t really know the extent of the assistance. You will have to speak with Lionel Wordsworth. It was him and his team looking after the assistance and such and they went there,” said Minister Baksh.Meanwhile, Lionel Wordsworth, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) of the Ministry,Wholesale NHL Jerseys, has denied any involvement with the distribution of fertilizers to any of the farmers.However,NFL Jerseys Store, he did explain that the interventions which were made by the Agriculture Ministry have already been completed.“We have cleaned the main drains at both Canal Number One and Canal Number Two and also removed the weeds.? Works at the Belle West Housing Scheme, the Clay Brick Road and at De Buff have already been completed. So for the Drainage and Irrigation part we have completed our assistance there.”Wordsworth told Kaieteur News that he was unable to comment on the farmers receiving bags of fertilizers on Friday.“I’m sorry but I am not able to and I cannot comment on that situation,Wholesale Cheap Jerseys,” said Wordsworth.

–?? ?jumps through window as cops close in A slippery confidence trickster narrowly escaped last night from police and Housing Ministry investigators who have unearthed an $80M scam involving the sale of bogus house lots in the Diamond Housing Scheme.Police officials said that the man, who was residing at a Grove New Scheme,cheap jerseys from china, East Bank Demerara residence, jumped through a window and fled just as police ranks were preparing to arrest him.Kaieteur News understands that investigators from the Ministry of Housing have posted up a sign at the house indicating that the property now belongs to the Ministry.Police sources said that the fraudster, who goes by the aliases ‘Prem Persaud’,Womens Nike Free Run, ‘Prem Rampersaud’ and ‘Jeff’, has been luring his victims with promises of providing them with transports and house lots,NFL Jerseys China, particularly in the Diamond Housing Scheme.Two women and a male employee from a prominent business firm are reportedly the man’s accomplices. Kaieteur News was told that the male accomplice helps to locate potential clients.One of the non-existent lots was given as Lot 193 Little Diamond. Another was given as Lot 204 Little Diamond.Investigations indicated that the suspect has defrauded at least 150 victims and the scheme has raked in about $80M. Police sources said that the fraudster has been living large,China Jerseys Wholesale, and has bought three Dodge Rams. One of the vehicles is reportedly registered in the name of one of the women suspected to be involved in the scam.Kaieteur News understands that investigators learned that the fraudster, who is said to be a deportee,Supply NFL Jerseys, had been residing at Grove, East Bank Demerara three months ago.At around 19:00 hrs last night, an investigator from the Housing? Ministry and police ranks converged at the home.It was reportedly at that point that the suspect clambered through a back window and fled.

– “Appointment contradicts Ramotar’s contention that appointments are on meritorious grounds”- Ramjattan ?By Kiana WilburgLeader of the Opposition coalition, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Mr. David Granger, is adamant that “Carol Sooba who was appointed as Town Clerk is unqualified,Wholesale China Jerseys, unsuited and unwanted by the majority of the members of the City Council.”The Opposition Leader made this assertion at a press conference held yesterday at his Office onKhemraj RamjattanHadfield Street, Georgetown.The Member of Parliament said that the national capital requires ‘special skills’. Granger is also of the firm belief that the administration of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is being deliberately provocative in pursuing an appointment which is unwanted by the Council.He said that evidence suggests that Sooba is not suitable for the position as he reminded members of the media corps of the recent floods which placed the city at a standstill.He said that the blame for the floods not only falls on the shoulders of the central government but also on Sooba as she had suspended the work of some of the solid waste contractors prior to the floods.Granger described Sooba’s management style as “a recipe for another environmental calamity because she is not capable of winning the confidence and support of members of the Council.”He also stressed on the fact that the Guyana Local Government Officers Union (GLGOU) has threatened to take industrial action and other measures if she (Sooba) is not removed from the post in 72 hours.Meanwhile, Attorney at Law,Cheap Stitched Jerseys, Mr. Joseph Harmon who also functions as the Shadow Minister of Public Works and Telecommunications,Cheap Jerseys China, said his party supports the call of the union for the Town Clerk’s removal and if this avenue is exhausted then legal action should be explored.Mayor Hamilton Green in a letter published yesterday in this publication referred to the action of the Ministry of Local Government as a, “dent on the decency and a denial on democracy…”Whilst Green congratulated Ms. Sooba on her appointment,cheap nfl jerseys china, he said that the action can be “likened to that of the Emperor Caligula who had appointed his horse as Consul of Rome.”However ,Minister of the Local Government, Mr. Ganga Persaud at a press conference yesterday defended? the appointment of Sooba as he expressed she is the best suited candidate for the post.Carol SoobaWhen pressed by members of the media fraternity to share what criterion was used to deem her “best suited,” the Minister avoided the question and maintained that he is satisfied with the decision. He also dismissed calls for her removal.Speaking to Ganga’s refusal to remove Sooba, Ramjattan and Mr. Harmon asserted that the Minister “needs to get his head examined.”“The Minister seriously needs to get his head examined. Is he out of his mind? He needs to state what makes her the best candidate for the post.” Harmon stressedRamjattan described the recent developments as not only despicable but also politically insulting and an action which carries with it, racial undertones.“Her appointment is not only obnoxious but contradicts President Donald Ramotar’s contention that his government issues all appointments on meritorious grounds. It is also very discriminatory and vindicates what Mr. Freddie Kissoon had written about.”The Kaieteur News columnist was sued by former President Bharrat Jagdeo for allegedly making defamatory remarks made against him.Ramjattan expressed that Sooba’s appointment shows that government continues to exercise political power in an ideologically racist manner.And, yesterday, a letter signed by representatives of the law firm Hughes, Fields & Stoby was dispatched to Local Government Minister Persaud on behalf of former Mayor Ranwell Jordon which urged the immediate recall of the appointment of Sooba.The letter articulated that the criterion which was supposed to be used by the interviewing panel was in an effort to ascertain the best qualified and suited person for the position.However, after several interviews and deliberations, Mr. Clarke was identified as the best qualified and suited candidate but the panel’s decision was disregarded as Sooba instead, was appointed.“We are instructed to inform you that your actions are contrary,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, not only to the legitimate expectations of our clients and the candidates but amounts to an abuse of the powers of your office…we are obligated to inform you as we hereby do that your failure to abide with this request will result in our clients pursuing such action as they shall be advised to secure the revocation of the aforementioned appointment”

The sixth edition of Guyana: Where and What was recently launched by the Minister (ag) of Tourism and Trade, Irfaan Ali,Supply Cheap Jerseys, in the Ministry’s boardroom.This pocket-size guide book provides useful information for the traveler to Guyana.Some? 20,Cheap NBA Jerseys China,000 copies are now in circulation and are to be found at hotels, restaurants, airports,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, tour operators, resorts,NFL Jerseys China, travel agencies, Embassies and? overseas at Foreign Service departments through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The guide is free. Its publication is supported mainly through advertising revenue from businesses.The 120- page Guide book now has a pull out 10in x 12in map of Georgetown and the Guyana map. The Georgetown map is of greater Georgetown,China Jerseys Wholesale, showing up to Cummings Lodge to the East and Caneview Avenue to the South.The first edition was published in 2007 for World Cup Cricket and has been published annually since then.Fishing at Rewa Village and Guyana’s minerals have been new additions to this edition.? Copies can be obtained from the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana and the Guyana Tourism Agency. It is published by Gem Madhoo-Nascimento of GEMS Inc.

Kaieteur News reporter Gary Eleazar was refused entry again and this newspaper’s Editor-in-Chief Adam Harris was evicted from the Credentials Room at Office of the President because he refused to be in possession of a GINA pass.Press Information Liaison Officer for the President,Cheap NHL Jerseys, Kwame McCoy, later reiterated to the security officials that there is to be no exception and that no one must be allowed to enter without a GINA pass/accreditation.The event yesterday was a joint press conference featuring President Bharrat Jagdeo and visiting Surinamese premier Desi Bouterse.GINA officials confirmed that they prepared no accreditation or special passes for the visiting Surinamese reporters that travelled with Bouterse and were allowed access to the media briefing.President of the Guyana Press Association, Gordon Moseley, yesterday expressed his disappointment at the actions of Office of the President saying that in the absence of a GINA media pass, ID documents such as the BBC or GPA press passes that were presented should be allowed.He said that the issue has not been resolved for a lack of trying on the part of the GPA,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, given that scheduled meetings with the Press Unit of Office of the President have been cancelled by members of that entity,Wholesale Jerseys China, including Information Liaison Officer for the President Kwame Mc Coy.The issue was raised some time ago with Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr Roger Luncheon, in seeking to address the issue yesterday said that they will not surrender accreditation to any firm or entity other than GINA.He told the media operatives that did manage to gain entry that he suspects it prevails everywhere,NFL Jerseys Authentic, in that the state identifies and certifies the media practitioner who would be accredited to gain access to the state institutions, organs and offices.He did state that this position is not cast in stone or has not been addressed in depth.At that time Kaieteur News’ Editor-in-Chief,Wholesale Baseball Jerseys Online, Harris had emphasised that the Government can never legitimise who a reporter is. Harris said that this is the job of the media organisation and representative, which is the Guyana Press Association.He had said that Mc Coy is determined that GINA must be the sole agency to accredit journalists and described the position as “ridiculous and insane”.The KN Editor-in-Chief has instructed his reporters to refuse media passes issued by GINA.