-By Latoya Giles Head of the National Industrial and Commercial Investment Limited, Winston Brassington, yesterday continued giving his evidence in the case between Royal Investments and the Guyana Stores Limited. Brassington was questioned about a series of documents.Senior Counsel Mr. Edward Luckhoo informed the Court that Mr. Rex Mc Kay SC would not cross examine the witness any further.? According to Luckhoo he had read the reports on the hearings and was satisfied with what had taken place so far.Continuing his cross-examination of Winston Brassington,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, Luckhoo reminded Brassington that a number of documents and responses were requested and that he had promised to check and if found, would produce same to the Court.Head of the National Industrial and Commercial Investment Limited,MLB Jerseys From China, Winston BrassingtonThe Attorney then proceeded to ask Brassington whether he had replied in writing to a letter dated January 31, 2000 from Mr. Manniram Prashad. According to Brassington, he did not locate any written response.? He said that checks were made, but that he had not located anything.Brassington was questioned about whether there was a deposit agreement which gave NICIL the right to encumber GSL. Brassington said he did not agree that he said that.Justice Roxanne George-Wiltshire, who is the presiding judge, then asked Brassington if there was something called the Deposit Agreement and the witness responded in the affirmative.? Luckhoo then asked Brassington if he had located that Deposit Agreement.In reply, to that question Brassington said “No”.? The lawyer then asked Brassington if he had a separate agreement which gives NICIL the right to encumber GSL. According to Brassington this was not so.However counsel reminded Brassington that several questions had been asked about a (letter dated April 4, 2000) and he enquired from the witness if he had been able to local any written responses since he had promised the court to make checks to see if he had responded in writing. Brassington said that he had not been able to locate any response in writing.Mr. Luckhoo then drew Brassington’s attention to the Diplomatic Shop and reminded him that he was asked to check whether there was any part of an Information Memorandum which specifically excluded the Diplomatic Shop from the Share Sale Agreement. Brassington said that he had not located any information that excluded the Diplomatic Shop from the Share Sale Agreement.Mr. Luckhoo then referred to correspondence written by Mr. Reaz Khan dated December 24, 1999 in which he requested a list of all Agencies, Franchises, and Distributorships and a list of each Agreement.He asked Brassington whether he had responded in writing to Mr. Khan’s request. Brassington in reply said that he had sent a letter to Mr. Khan, which had set out the matter regarding Due Diligence. Mr. Luckhoo told Brassington that he was not asking him about Due Diligence.? He pointed out to Brassington that Mr. Reaz Khan was asking for franchise, agencies, distributorships and a list of each agreement.Counsel then asked Brassington whether he had provided him with the list of each of his requests and according to Brassington he had directed Mr. Khan to sit with Management of Guyana Stores Limited to discuss his requests.In answer to Mr. Luckhoo who asked for a copy of that letter, Mr. Brassington said that he could provide a copy of that letter.Mr. Luckhoo then referred to a letter dated 16th November 1999 from Mr. Fries which was taken for identification.? Counsel then asked Brassington if he had been able to locate the original of that letter from his records and he said no. Mr. Luckhoo said that he had provided a copy of the letter for the Court.? The copy of the letter was shown to Brassington and his attorney Mr. Khan.Mr. Luckhoo then asked Brassington, if he had any reason to believe that Mr. Fries did not send him that letter, and he said no. The lawyer then pointed out to Brassington that the letter seemed to say that certain correspondence were also sent along with that letter.Mr. Luckhoo said to Brassington,Cheap China Jerseys, “I want to show you a letter sent by Perkins to Mr. R. Sharma, Finance Manager of Guyana Stores Limited.” The letter was given to Brassington to read.Counsel then asked Brassington if after reading the letter, it had helped him to recollect reading a document of similar nature? Brassington said that he recalled having back and forth correspondence with Perkins.Mr. Luckhoo then asked Brassington if he had recalled receiving a letter from Perkins which stated that if the share holding of Guyana Stores Limited had changed, then the franchise would be terminated. Brassington said that he did not recall, but remembered that he had back and forth correspondence with Perkins.T

NEW FOREST, EAST CANJE – Rehabilitation work on the New Forest Road finally commenced on Friday. The job is to be finished within three weeks.Regional Administration team and residents of New ForestLast Thursday, a team from the Region Six Democratic Council’s office visited the area.Community Relations Officer Faizal Jaffarally said that the visit was a follow-up to one made earlier. At that time residents had raised a number of issues affecting them, and some solutions were identified. One such was the New Forest Road.Work should have commenced before, but was delayed due to the inclement weather conditions.Region Six Chairman Zulfikar Mustapha said that the rehabilitation will be done from Speculation to New Forest Road.Some 140 tonnes of crusher run material is already on spot,China NFL Jerseys, and the remaining 260 tonnes would soon be sent to the location. This was much to the satisfaction of those residents attending the meeting. The road project is being executed at a cost of $3.5 million, which does not include the cost for machinery.And, for the first time,Cheap Jerseys, stakeholders in that community would be tangibly involved in working on such a project. This is a request they have been making for years, since they believe they know what is best for the thoroughfare. They also stated that they did not want outside contractors doing the job.The Regional Administration would do the preparatory work, such as grading, then the residents would continue. The grading started two Fridays ago.In April, the Regional Administration gave residents the go-ahead to choose what they think would be suitable material for the road; and in so doing, they cannot blame the Administration should things go wrong.Over the years,Jerseys NFL Cheap, residents have complained bitterly about the state of the thoroughfare. The residents would be paid a stipend to execute the project. The amount is still being worked out. The administration provided the material with funds provided by Central Government, and handed it over to the Community Development Committee.The Region Six Administration would supervise the project and supply the machinery and technical advice.Some $2 million was recently allotted for the rehabilitation of five sluices, outfall channels at Volkert’s Lust, Goedland and Speculation, and other drainage and irrigation work. The Chairman called on farmers to maintain the waterway after the project would have been completed.Other development work in that area includes the $500,000 spent to fence the compound of the Zorg Primary School. Another $500,000 would be invested for land filling. This aspect is to commence shortly.The Regional Chairman said that the Administration would repair the section of the road from Speculation to Gangaram at a cost of $1 million.New Forest is one of four communities in Region Six to derive benefits from a sheep-rearing venture. Regional Vice Chairman, Dennis Deroop, said that the UNDP is making some $4 million available for four special projects.The Central Corentyne area is to receive a grass field. Mara,Jerseys Wholesale, on the East Bank of Berbice, would be involved in a duck-rearing project, and Moleson Creek a sheep rearing initiative.Chairman of the New Forest Community Development Council,Cheap NBA Jerseys China, Dulsammy Balkaran,China NFL Jerseys, complained that the residents are not cooperative and, “are not interested in development.” Also part of the group was Regional Executive Officer Bhadasie Poonai, Regional Engineer Paul Lyken and Rice Producers Association representative Samuel Fraser.

By Kiana Wilburg“The perception of politicians being seen as demigods needs to be changed. We have to change the notion that politicians are to be served by the people. The reality is that the politicians are here to serve the people.”Those were the candid remarks of Raphael Trotman,Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping, Speaker of the National Assembly when he addressed members of the public at an engaging meeting at the African Heritage Museum,cheap jerseys from china, recently. The theme was “How Parliament Works.”Raphael TrotmanTrotman explained via a power point presentation, several topics of interest, among them, the functions of the National Assembly,Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale, history of Parliament in Guyana and some aspects of the new dispensation.However, what sparked much interest among the invitees was the “Question and Answer’ segment.As Trotman responded to some of the questions asked,Wholesale NHL Jerseys, he highlighted that it is necessary to educate citizens on how Bills are passed, what is a petition and how it can be presented; and what is a motion.Trotman also drew attention to the fact that for the past nine years there has been no ombudsman. “This is an issue that was recently brought up in parliament.”“We have lots of good laws but we are not honouring them. Often laws are passed in Guyana but sometimes we lack the capacity to implement them.”Further, in an interview with Kaieteur News, Trotman who was previously invited by the Linden Trust Forum and later, by the African Heritage Museum to basically explain how parliament works,Cheap NFL Jerseys, stated, “What I realized based on what I’ve gathered at this session,China Jerseys Wholesale, is that we need to educate our people on how their government works. They are thirsty for knowledge.”He added “There needs to be more workshops like these. We have been to several schools but based on the questions asked at the meetings I have attended thus far, it is clear that we need to branch out.”Trotman concluded that he hopes to have more workshops on how parliament works. “It is the people’s parliament and we shouldn’t shut them out. It is hoped that through these exercises, the profile of the National Assembly would be lifted and made more interesting and responsive to the people.“The ordinary man needs to be very concerned about the anti-money laundering Bill which could have serious implications on his daily life. It certainly isn’t an issue that should be taken lightly.”“It can affect his ability to send and receive remittances as well as his ability to do good banking.”