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–?by D’Andra Lewars, Norman Manley Law School?If I’m a part of a club that cannot sue in law, can I bring a case as its representative?This was the question before the Caribbean Court of Justice in the appeal case taken by Robin Singh and Rajendra Singh against the Attorney General of Guyana in 2012.In an earlier decision,NFL Jerseys China, Chief Justice Ian Chang had stated that the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) and its affiliates were not capable of suing or being sued under the law. This,Wholesale Hockey Jerseys 2018, the Chief Justice said, made GCB a ‘legal non-entity’. The Chief Justice then went on to suggest that the Ministry of Sport in Guyana take control of national cricket administration in place of the GCB.The Ministry accepted the Chief Justice’s suggestion and took steps to implement it. Trustees of GCB, however, applied to the Court as representatives of GCB to quash the Ministry’s decision to control the national administration of cricket.The Chief Justice heard the application by the trustees and decided that the trustees had no power to bring a case on behalf of GCB to challenge the acts of the Government.The trustees appealed to the Full Court of Guyana. The Full Court agreed with the Chief Justice and also stated that the Full Court had no power to give leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal.Finally, at the Court of Appeal the trustees were told that the Court had ‘no jurisdiction to hear the matter’. The trustees appealed to the CCJ.The Judges of the CCJ first looked at the Guyana Constitution before interpreting any further law. As a result of their approach of holding the Constitution supreme,Sale NFL Jerseys, they resolved the problems by asking:How should an application to the Court,Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping, by representatives of an association,NFL Jerseys Cheap, to stop the government from taking some action adverse to the interests of the association, be dealt with considering (1) the nature of the application (2) the nature of the order and (3) the Constitution?This question is crucial as the decision by the Ministry potentially affects the property rights and rights of the association of members of GCB. The CCJ recognized that such actions which affected constitutional rights demand that there be the right to appeal to a higher Court. According to the CCJ: “The seeking of such a public law remedy to prevent alleged unlawful abuse of public powers is of such significance in the light of Guyana’s Constitution that an appeal lies as of right to the Court of Appeal.”Therefore, the trustees should have appealed directly to the Court of Appeal rather than the Full Court. In order to rectify this procedural error,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, the CCJ gave the trustees an extension of time to appeal to the Guyanese Court of Appeal.

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) yesterday welcomed a new Turkish Ambassador, and expressed hope for increased co-operation in the fields of disaster management, climate change,China Jerseys Cheap, trade, education, culture and tourism.Edwin Carrington,Cheap Jerseys Wholesale, CARICOM Secretary-General, accepted the Letters of Credence from Nihat Akyol, Plenipotentiary Representative of Turkey to CARICOM.Carrington said the Caribbean was “deeply appreciative” of the country’s desire to develop with the Region “an equitable and valuable partnership based on shared values, and mutual respect.”Describing the Turkish Ambassador’s outreach in the Caribbean as “consistent and constructive,Cheap Jerseys Online,” Mr. Carrington welcomed Turkey, “into the fold of close friends of the Caribbean Community.”The Secretary-General said that he looked forward to the conclusion of the CARICOM-Turkey Memorandum of Understanding, as early as practicable, to cement existing ties and to build on the current co-operation arrangement.He noted that the Community had already benefited “immensely” from Turkey’s support,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, particularly in 2006, to the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) through the Regional Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) Programme. This support, he said,Cheap NFL Jerseys, was critical as CDEMA had directly facilitated the Community’s response to the January 12 disaster in Haiti.Secretary-General Carrington said that he anticipated response to natural disasters will form a critical part of CARICOM-Turkey co-operation as the country was “only too familiar” with the damage and destruction of natural disasters.Describing climate change as a “prime global concern,” he said CARICOM looked forward to collaborating with Turkey in defining a “common agenda for responsible change of global behaviours in respect of the environment,” ahead of the Sixteen Session of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework on Climate Change (COP 16), scheduled for Mexico later this year.Climate change for the Region was not “an abstract or theoretical threat, but a painful reality,” the Secretary-General said,Cheap Adidas NHL Jerseys, adding that coastal erosion, rising temperatures and sea levels, and the attendant damages caused by flooding, as well as extreme weather patterns were just some of the challenges confronting the Member States of the Caribbean Community.“That is why CARICOM will continue to advocate a ceiling of 1.5 degrees centigrade in respect of global temperature rise. We count on Turkey’s support of this call,” he stated.Mr. Carrington expressed?appreciation of its support to the long-term development in the Region through its offer of undergraduate scholarships for fifteen CARICOM Nationals to pursue disciplines of their choice beginning in the academic year 2010-2011.He?encouraged Ambassador?Akyol to recommend that his government considers a proposal for?the ‘Year of the Caribbean in Turkey’?and a reciprocal?‘Year of Turkey in the Caribbean’?for closer people-to-people contacts between Turkey and the Caribbean.

The Government has come under heavy fire from Former Speaker of the National Assembly, Ralph Ramkarran, who described its recent contract with Dax Contracting Services Ltd (Dax) as having “all the hallmarks of criticisms made against the Government in relation to procurement.”Former Speaker of the National Assembly, Ralph RamkarranThat agreement sees Dax being given a 25 year maintenance contract with the option to renew for an additional 15 years. The maintenance contract is for the rehabilitation of the Brazil to Guyana fibre optic cable. Dax, which is owned by Faisal Mohamed,Wholesale Jerseys, was also granted millions worth in tax breaks and holidays in exchange for the maintenance of the cable.The Former Speaker aired his criticism on the agreement in a recent post on his blog, The Conversation Tree entitled “Axe the Dax”.The former House Speaker said that this particular cable project has been plagued with controversy, as it was to be part of the E-Governance Project, which had the objective of providing Government agencies with the capacity to develop ICT capabilities.This is despite the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GT&T) Company’s fibre optic cable having the capacity to satisfy all of Guyana’s Telecommunication need. With the implementation of another fibre optic cable, the Government is being accused of undermining GT&T, as they could have purchased the cable from the telephone company which would have proven to be far more cost effective.“The contract between the Government and Dax Engineering Company Inc. in relation to the E-governance Georgetown to Brazil fibre optic cable, drew loud objections from APNU (A Partnership for National Unity) and the WPA (Working People’s Alliance), both vowing to rescind it,Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping,” wrote Ramkarran.The political commentator further highlighted the provisions which were granted to Dax under the Government contract; that being the access Dax has to use the entire fibre optic cable, repeater stations, infrastructure and equipment for 25 years, with an option a 15 renewal. The agreement also includes enormous tax benefits, in return for repairing the cable as well as Dax being given licenses to “transmit and receive data and information”.In his article, Ramkarran explained that while the constitution and other legal avenues do not object to the contract,NFL Jerseys China, “entering into important contractual obligations or arrangements by the Government after the announcement of elections is prohibited by convention.”To this end, Ramkarran posited that the Government is unbothered by the principles of transparent governance, as the recent timing of the agreement with Dax is testament of that.Moreover, the former politician outlined three issues that arise from Government’s most recent procurement. The first of which being the timing of the contract so close to elections with the second being that the terms appear to have already been negotiated and is a “complete giveaway”. The latter he said is contrary to Cabinet Secretary, Dr Roger Luncheon’s indication that negotiations were still necessary to determine the number of “pairs” in the cable that Dax would eventually receive. The third of these issues, according to Ramkarran, is the failure of the Government to transparently advertise bids for the project.According to the former PPP member, such issues present a clear vindication of those who were initially against the project due to the suspicion that it was being set up in competition to the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GT&T) to benefit cronies. However, Ramkarran said that the Government may claim that circumstances necessitated the privatisation of the project,Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale, but stressed that this move will result in a “destructive competitive environment”, with respect to a product which will be in oversupply as a result of Government action.“It will result in an undermining of market forces and loss of confidence by the business community in the Government’s bonafides with respect to creating fair conditions for creative competition to flourish,” wrote Ramkarran.In concluding his article, Ramkarran stated that the awarding of a contract more suitable for competitive bidding and has implications for an entire industry,NFL Jerseys China, continues the Government’s “old ways” of “no transparency”. This, he said, is despite the PPP/C’s promise to deal with corruption.“The other companies which have been granted permission to lay fibre optic cables have also been undermined by this act,Cheap Jerseys China,” concluded the former speaker. !

By Leonard GildarieOver years, we have been writing umpteen times about the problems along the East Bank DemeraraLeonard Gildariecorridor. The opening up of new lands along the area, and on the West Bank, has led to an explosion of growth in housing and other activities.That fact that the international airport is located at Timehri and the East Bank public road is also the main access to Linden, the hinterland and the West Demerara and Essequibo areas, has been creating a major problem of congestion.The Demerara Harbour Bridge, almost 40 years old, is incapable of efficiently servicing the thousands of vehicles that crisscross that structure daily.The more than 10,China Jerseys Cheap,000 vehicles that enter Guyana annually, and are registered, have compounded a dilemma that will only become worse over time.Of course, the matter has been engaging consecutive administrations.A new Demerara River Bridge is in the making. An alternative road to the city and Ogle, planned for east of the current East Bank public road. that is supposed to be located behind the many villages that dot the corridor,Cheap Jerseys Store, is also on the cards.The problem with those plans is that the preparatory works appear to be taking a rather long time. It may be another five years before Guyana sees a new ‘Demerara Harbour Bridge’ and that alternative road.In the meantime, citizens are saddled with the daily commute nightmare.I have spoken of the Wild West situation along the Diamond access roads in the morning hours where minibuses and taxis, and quite a few mad drivers, are in the habit of overtaking the long lines to get to the front. The bottleneck that is created is maddening.We are a lawless people that continue to be hell-bent on breaking the laws.We see very little police presence,cheap nfl jerseys china, except at the Diamond junction. I have called for more police presence at these peak hours in the morning. Further along the East Bank road, at Peters Hall and Bagotstown, the situation is intolerable. Like I said before, it will only get worse.Government is moving to build overhead walkways around the bridge area, at Diamond and further up at Houston. I envisage that this will only do so much. We have to move and move fast.On Friday, I arrived to work at Kaieteur News shortly before noon after an assignment.The department was quiet and there was shocking news.One of our colleagues, Harry Brijmohan, an office assistant,Cheap NFL Jerseys, had died several hours earlier, after a head-on collision with a car that was in his “lane”. Harry was riding a motor cycle.I need to explain this. The East Bank public road up to Diamond is a four-lane highway. Because of high traffic in the morning peak hours, police at certain times would open the city-bound traffic to three lanes, using one of the lanes of the eastern carriageway.The Demerara Harbour Bridge is also made into a one-way during the morning rush hour.I believe that those moves are the best we can do in the circumstances. We don’t have the luxury of the new bridge and the alternative public road as yet.Because of the congestion and my late hours, I rarely leave home before nine o’clock in the morning so fortunately I am not forced to endure the torture of the traffic lines.I feel for the passengers in the minibuses and the drivers.I do recall a few weeks ago coming out early and being caught at the confusion at the Harbour Bridge. I was moving in the traffic when suddenly at the beginning of Eccles, near the road leading to the Haags Bosch dumpsite, the two-lanes became three. There were no warnings, except the lone policeman waving the traffic along. The speed of the traffic accelerating had me giddy.I can’t say what transpired on Friday that caused Harry to end up colliding with the car and abruptly bringing an end to his promising life. What I do know is that we need to do much better.We need to bring more police ranks to help with the traffic situation.We have to use more barriers and cones and strategically locate the spots where drivers may be breaking a few rules. We have to make do with the situation we have been saddled with.Congestion is nothing new. It is what development brings.The policy makers are bound to ensure that the lives of citizens are protected and all the stops pulled out to make this happen. It is a fact that we feel it more when it strikes closer to home.Our office is in mourning for a life that should not have gone so soon. Whatever is the conclusion of the police’s investigations of Harry’s death,Wholesale Jerseys 2018, one thing is clear. We have to do much better.The Commissioner of Police, Minister of Public Security and the Ministry of Public Infrastructure should

Government and other stakeholders came one step closer to the enactment of a National Youth Policy for Guyana when representatives of several youth groups convened in the boardroom of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, Main Street Georgetown, Thursday morning last, to engage in discussions to fine tune the document for ratification.Frank Anthony – Minister of Culture Youth & SportsMinister of Culture,NFL Jerseys Outlet, Youth and Sports,Wholesale Jerseys From China, Frank Anthony,Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale, was joined by his Permanent Secretary, Alfred King and delivered the charge to several representatives of a? number of youth groups.He voiced the view that at the end of the process they would be able to arrive at a unanimous consensus for an effective document.He noted that the process had started some time ago and while a document of this nature is in existence, there is a need to update with relevant and realistic statutes. “We need to have a document with broader perspectives,China Jerseys Cheap,” the Minister noted. He informed that already several research tools were used to solidify the document including questionnaires with focus group discussions employed to test the findings.Minister Anthony said that his government wishes to put the modalities in place that would enhance youth development. He noted that the some of the areas will fall outside the remit of his Ministry and as such may necessitate other considerations in arriving at a final draft. “I urge you to examine the document and make suggestions but we will find balance,Wholesale Jerseys Online, a middle ground,” beseeched MinisterAnthony.Meanwhile, King explained that last Thursday’s forum was organized to allow the key stakeholders to examine the document while discussing added issues and concerns. He said that the forum is all inclusive and would enlighten government officials of relevant issues in the context of the needs of youths.King added that the process seeks to gather evidence using several communicational tools like the survey and focus group discussions. He also said that researchers utilized secondary data to inform policy formation.He elaborated further, “Last Thursday’s sessions were a follow up of an advanced process of policy formation seeking to entertain and discuss other concerns of stakeholders and/or existing gaps needed to be filled to strengthen the policy.”Consequently, another symposium is planned for next Tuesday, February 18,NFL Jerseys China, to incorporate the views of senior officials from the public sector, development agencies and civil society. The symposium gets underway with registration at 08:00hrs whereupon discussions will commence. Among those groups already identified to participate are UNICEF (Guyana), Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP) Caribbean and the Guyana Youth Policy (GYP). Minister Anthony will deliver the keynote remarks.? (Michael Benjamin)