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Chinese Travel Agent allegedly involved in a gold smuggling ring on $400,000 bail Jul 23, 2024 Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Kaieteur News – The 30-year-old Chinese Travel agent who was allegedly involved in a gold smuggling ring was on Monday placed on $400,000 bail for possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition. Alleged suspect of gold smuggling ring released on bail: Ying Xin Su The woman, Ying Xin Su, an employee of Muneshwer’s Travel Service made her second court appearance before Magistrate Dylon Bess at the Diamond Magistrates’ Court. Attorney Bernard DaSilva who represented Su denied that his client was part of a gold smuggling ring and told the court that his client was not in possession of the said firearm and ammunition. Magistrate Bess released Su on $250,000 bail for firearm possession and $150,000 bail for possession of ammunition. Further, the magistrate instructed that Su reports to the Criminal Investigations Department Headquarters on the first Monday of every month. She is scheduled to return to court on August 9 and 11 for trial. Meanwhile, during Su’s first court appearance on July 12, 2024 at the Diamond Magistrates’ Court she pleaded not guilty to the possession of arms and ammunition charges. She was remanded. It is alleged that on July 9, 2024, Su had a 9mm Glock pistol and 14 9mm rounds of ammunition in her possession. She is not the holder of a firearm licence. She was arrested along with two Chinese men – one of them identified as Yang Su, her driver – on the said date at a city hotel. They were arrested after police managed to dismantle a transnational criminal network in Guyana reportedly involved in gold smuggling and other illegal activities. During the bust, police confiscated some $39M in cash from them along with an unlicensed firearm with matching bullets. Ying Xin Su was later charged with the illegal possession of the firearm and the bullets while the two Chinese men remain under investigation. Additionally, another Chinese woman, 34-year-old Zhong Jin Ziang, suspected of being involved in the said gold smuggling ring was granted bail for over-staying her time in Guyana. According to police, she is also a customer representative at Muneshwers Travel Service and was arrested on July 15 during the course of an investigation into a major money laundering and gold smuggling operation in the country. Ziang appeared at the Grove/Diamond Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate Judy Latchman and pleaded not guilty to the offence. She was placed on $60,000 bail and the case was transferred to the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court where she is scheduled to appear on August 14, 2024. A wanted bulletin was also issued by police for another Chinese man identified as, Zhenjian Fang of 47 New Road, Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara (WCD). According to the bulletin, he is wanted for questioning in relation to money laundering and related serious offences in Guyana. Related Similar Articles

Man on $700,000 bail for allegedly robbing Manager of $18M Jul 23, 2024 Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Kaieteur News – A 27-year-old man was on Monday charged with Robbery Under Arms (RUA) and placed on $700,000 bail when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate Clive Nurse. On bail: Negus Lamazon Negus Lamazon of lot 51 Durban Street Lodge, Georgetown is accused of robbing a Toucan Distributors Limited Manager at a city bank on July 3. According to the charge, Lamazon, while in the company of others and armed with a gun, robbed Faizal Shaw, the Toucan Distributors Manager of $18, 242, 070. He pleaded not guilty to the charge. Lamazon’s attorney Joel Ross begged the court for his client to be released on reasonable bail. Ross told the court that Lamazon was charged once in 2021 for a similar offence. The Prosecutor objected to bail due the seriousness and prevalence of the offence. Notwithstanding, $700,000 bail was granted and Lamazon was required to lodge his passport and report to the Brickdam Police Station on the last Friday of every month. The accused is scheduled to return to court on August 19 for disclosures. It was reported that on July 3, two bandits dressed in police uniforms and reportedly wearing ski masks, robbed Shaw of millions in cash as he was depositing it into a vault at a city bank. Investigators learnt that the victim left his workplace around 21:15 hrs. in a black Land Cruiser vehicle (PKK 3700) with five bags containing the cash. When he arrived at the bank, he met with a GEB security Guard on duty who opened the gate and allowed him access inside to deposit the money. The Manager claimed that while he was walking towards the vault he saw two motorcyclists approaching from behind his vehicle. He said the men were dressed as policemen so he did not pay much attention to them. He continued walking to the vault with the money bags in his hands. However, one of the suspects, reportedly walked up behind him and pointed a gun at his head before grabbing the bags from his hand. The suspect then joined the other motorcyclist, and escaped out of the bank’s compound in an unknown direction. Related Similar Articles

“Trade Plates Tekkin Ova” Jul 23, 2024 Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Kaieteur News – Dem boys seh we got one big, big problem pon we road. Is like everybody and dem grandmother now driving a motor car wid dem trade plate. Yuh tink is a style, like deh tryna mek a fashion statement or something. Trade plates supposed to be fuh de dealership people. When dem dealers gettin dem cars from de wharf, de trade plate suppose to cover dem to drive it to de showroom. Is like a temporary passport fuh de car, not a green card fuh dem to roam wild pon de road. But nah, yuh see dem trade plates everywhere! Is like Christmas come early and everybody gettin one in dem stocking. Even de motorcycles getting in pon de act. Dem riders zipping through de traffic like dem in a race, and all yuh seeing is de trade plate flash by. One time, dem boys follow one car with trade plate to see where it going. De car park up in front ah de driver house. Next day, same car, same trade plate, park up at de supermarket. Is like de plate tek up residence pon de car. Dem boys seh this can’t continue. De authorities need fuh step up dem game. Who issuing these trade plates like dem is sweets? De system getting abuse worse than a chicken in a fox den. And while dem boys might enjoy a good joke, dis one nah funny. Time fuh de authorities to regularize dis ting. Mek sure de trade plates only fuh dem dealer people and not everybody and dem dog. If yuh want drive a car pon de road, register it proper. Pay yuh taxes, get yuh license plate and drive like a law-abiding citizen. Dem boys seh, if yuh catch a man pon de road wid trade plate and him nah dealer, he must answer whether he doing a test run. And if yuh see a motorcycle wid trade plate, dem boys seh dat bike need fuh get impounded fuh impersonating a car. Since when motor bikes need trade plates? So, authorities, do yuh wuk. Mek sure trade plates go back to de right use and not de right abuse. Cause right now, dis trade plate thing looking like one big trade-off. Talk half. Leff half. Related Similar Articles

Guyana Panther lift GFF Youth Academy Cup title Jul 23, 2024 Sports Guyana Panther Academy crowned champions in the recently concluded GFF Youth Academy Cup. – Topples Guyana Jaguar 4-3 on penalties Kaieteur Sports – The Star Rental sponsored Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Under-16 Youth Academy Cup, which kicked off on July 16 at the National Training Centre (NTC) turf, concluded on Sunday with the Guyana Panther Academy lifting the inaugural title. The tournament showcased remarkable performances from future stars representing both Trinidad and Tobago and the host nation, Guyana. The Guyana Jaguar Academy went to the final undefeated, securing two wins against the visiting teams and a draw with the Guyana Panther Academy, while the Guyana Panther Academy recorded two draws; one coming against Point Fortin Youth Football Academy, along with a walkover against Tinto Sports Academy. The Point Fortin Youth Football Academy who achieved one win against Tinto Sporting Academy, drew with the Guyana Panther Academy, and suffered a loss to the Guyana Jaguars. While Tinto Sports Academy ended their campaign with losses to both Point Fortin Youth Football Academy and the Guyana Jaguars, in addition to a forfeited match against the Guyana Panther Academy. The semi-final match was intense, the Guyana Jaguars secured a 2-0 victory against Point Fortin Youth Football Academy, earning their spot in the final. However, with a five-point standing, the Guyana Panther Youth team were set to face the Jaguar’s for the inaugural trophy. On Sunday, a thrilling Cup final ignited the NTC turf. The Guyana Panther Academy eventually clinched the GFF-Star Rental Youth Academy Cup title with a 4-3 win on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw with the Guyana Jaguars in the final. The match began with a scoreless first 25 minutes. Neciaz Baksh then broke the deadlock in the 30th minute of the game, giving the Guyana Panther Academy a much-needed 1-0 lead. The Guyana Jaguars equalized inside the first minute of stoppage time, with Rondell Peton scoring in the 40+1 minute pushing the score to 1-1. Both teams’ defences held firm during the second half, leading to a penalty shootout where the Guyana Panther Academy emerged victorious, lifting the GFF Youth Academy title. Head coach, Trevon Lythcott was delighted to see his guys clinching the title. His tactical training has paid off nicely, holding Guyana Jaguar to 1-1 draw in the final. In a brief presentation ceremony held by the GFF, Technical Director Bryan Joseph said that; he is pleased with the level of football we have witnessed over the four days of play. These four teams have delivered some fantastic football over the past few days. “The primary objective of the competition is to provide young men with the opportunity to grow competitively and prepare them for future international tournaments. The cup has also enhanced partnerships with academies in Trinidad and Tobago, focusing on creating more opportunities for our youth teams to compete against others across the Caribbean,” said Joseph in a post-tournament interview. “We’ve seen some excellent football from our future Golden Jaguars, who have represented our country admirably. We’re proud of all their efforts,” Joseph added. Related Similar Articles

GDF FC ready to battle Grenades at CFU Club Shield Jul 23, 2024 Sports The Guyana Defence Force Football Club. Elite League champions must win to advance to round-of-16 By Rawle Toney Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Football Club is gearing up for action this Friday as they participate in this year’s Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Caribbean Club Shield Championship in Curacao. Previously, the GFF Elite League Champions qualified for the 2018 Caribbean Club Shield but were unable to participate. However, following their victory in the last GFF Elite League season, GDF FC secured their spot once again in the tournament, which began in 2018. On Friday at 5:30 pm, GDF will face Grenades, champions of Antigua and Barbuda’s Premier Division, where a victory in this match is crucial for their advancement. Should GDF FC win in the preliminary round, they will face SV Real Rincon from Bonaire on July 28. The GDF currently lead the GFF Elite League, holding a two-point advantage over rivals Slingerz FC and maintaining an undefeated record in 14 matches. Their only blemish is an entertaining scoreless draw against Slingerz FC, who are also unbeaten and have scored the most goals in the league so far (69), boasting a better goal difference than GDF (+62) in 14 games played. Fruta Conquerors, three-time champions of the GFF’s premier league, were the first team to participate in the Caribbean Club Shield, competing in the 2019 edition hosted in Curacao. Starting this year, the Caribbean Club Shield will be fully organized and managed by the CFU. Concacaf has shifted responsibility for the tournament, providing support for its execution while the CFU assumes complete organizational control moving forward. Under the terms of the agreement between the two football bodies, the tournament will be rebranded as the CFU Club Shield and will grant qualification to two clubs for the Concacaf Caribbean Cup. Established six years ago, the Caribbean Club Shield aims primarily to promote professional football across the Caribbean. Participation is open to semi-professional and amateur teams currently holding championship titles in their respective domestic leagues. The tournament format includes up to 16 clubs divided into four groups of four. The winners of each group advance to the semifinals, with the finalists earning coveted spots in the Concacaf Caribbean Cup and subsequently qualifying for the Concacaf Champions Cup. Last year, SV Robinhood of Suriname clinched both the Caribbean Club Shield and the Caribbean Cup, cementing their status as the most successful team in the Shield’s history with two titles. Related Similar Articles

Barbados crowned champions of CWI Rising Stars Men’s U-19 2-Day Championship Jul 23, 2024 Sports Barbados have been crowned champions of the 2024 CWI Rising Stars Men’s 2-Day Championship. (BCA Cricket) SportsMax – Barbados have been crowned champions of the 2024 CWI Rising Stars Men’s 2-Day Championship after a draw with defending champions Jamaica in the final at Arnos Vale Playing Field from Saturday-Sunday. Barbados batted first on Saturday after being put in by the Jamaicans and made 200-9 declared off 62.4 overs in their first innings. Raneico Smith led the way with 50 off 57 balls including seven fours and a six batting at number nine after the Jamaicans had Barbados reeling at 79-5 in the 26th over at one point. Captain Nathan Sealy also provided some important runs with 29 against 3-61 off 19 overs from Tamarie Redwood and identical figures of 2-39 off 10 overs, each, from Jevone Wynter and Michael Clarke. Jamaica, in their reply, reached 72-2 off 24 overs at stumps on day one, trailing by 128 runs with Steven Wedderburn and Matthew Morgan at the crease on 39* and 28*, respectively. The first over of day two saw Wedderburn fall without adding to his overnight score and that signaled the beginning of the end for the Jamaicans. The wickets of Morgan (33), Trevaun Williams (2) and captain Brian Barnes (16) followed soon after as they eventually reached 127-8 off 43 overs before declaring to try and force a result out of the game. Off-spinner Saurav Worrell was the pick of the Barbadian bowlers with 3-24 from his 10 overs while Jatario Prescod also took three wickets. Barbados then batted smartly in their second innings, eventually reaching 172-2 in 57 overs before proceedings drew to a close with them as champions. Openers Kyle Jordan and Joshua Morris made 62 and 52, respectively. Full Scores: Barbados U-19s 200-9 declared off 62.4 overs (Raneico Smith 50, Nathan Sealy 29, Tamarie Redwood 3-61, Michael Clarke 2-39, Jevone Wynter 2-39) & 172-2 off 57 overs (Kyle Jordan 62, Joshua Morris 52, Joshua Dorne 29*, Zion Brathwaite 22*) Jamaica U-19s 128-8 declared off 43 overs (Steven Wedderburn 39, Matthew Morgan 33, Saurav Worrell 3-24, Jatario Prescod 3-51, Raneico Smith 2-16) Teams will now turn their attention to the CWI Rising Stars Men’s 50-Over Championships starting today, Tuesday. Defending champions Jamaica will face Guyana at Arnos Vale. The Leeward Islands will face Trinidad & Tobago at Sion Hill while Barbados takes on the Windward Islands at Park Hill. Related Similar Articles

World Chess Day sees over 50 Players participating at the GCF one-day event Jul 23, 2024 Sports FM Anthony Drayton (left) receives the ‘Open Blitz’ first place prize from GCF Secretary Marcia Lee. FM Anthony Drayton, Micaiah Enoe claim respective Open Blitz and Rapid titles Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF), in collaboration with the Gambit Group, hosted a one-of-a-kind chess event marking the celebration of FIDE’s (the International Chess Federation) centenary on Saturday, July 20th. Talented players of the local chess world moved pieces to commemorate the 100th year of FIDE and World Chess Day in the two tournaments, Rapid and Blitz in an official attempt for FIDE to gain entry into the Guinness World Records of the most chess games played in 24 hours. Hosted at the School of the Nations, the event saw the return of many dormant players who gave the returning headliners a good fight. The Open Blitz tournament was a battlefield only for the best, with FM Anthony Drayton emerging victorious, snatching the $30,000 cash prize. Keron Sandiford won $20,000 for the second place prize, and veteran player Rai Sharma claimed the $10,000 for third place. Micaiah Enoe won first place in the Rapid category. The Rapid tournament for unrated players was all about the rising stars. Fourteen-year-old Micaiah Enoe from Marian Academy, not only took first place but also won the under-16 award, pocketing the prize purse. Newcomer to the chess scene, Prince Dunn secured second, while thirteen-year-old, Alek Ubaldo Singh, also from Marian Academy, bagged third place in conjunction with both under-12 and under-14 awards. Ten-year-old Javier Davenand copped the Best Under-10 award. The success of the tournament is due to the hard work of FIDE Arbiter John Lee of the GCF, with the vital assistance from National Arbiter Odit Rodrigues, Gambit Group founder Oluwadare Oyeyipo, and Ethan Lee. The vigilant oversight of Marcia Lee, GCF’s Secretary ensured the smooth running of the event. Scenes from Saturday’s GCF World Chess Day event. The tournament drew a crowd of over 50 participants of all ages and skill levels. It was a melting pot of new talents from St. Joseph’s High School, Bishops High, Dolphin Secondary, and St. Winifred Schools, along with some familiar faces making a grand return. The GCF has inspired a new generation of chess enthusiasts, setting the stage for future successes. FIDE stepped up plans for its centenary anniversary (1924-2024) by collaborating with member federations globally to promote the most chess games played worldwide in 24 hours and to secure an entry into the Guinness Book of World Records which was achieved hours before the deadline. Certificates from FIDE, signed by President Arkady Dvorkovich, were presented to the participants of the FIDE100 Rapid and Blitz tournaments. Meanwhile, yesterday, FIDE announced that a total score of 5.4 million chess games were played (up to 8pm CEST) in 24 hours, making it a new Guinness World Records title. Related Similar Articles