Dear Editor,With information recently coming to the fore, some as a result of the long overdue and recently launched Commission of Inquiry into the operations of the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown, I believe the need has become even more critical for the recently reconstituted Integrity Commission to turn its attention to the policymakers and administrative officials of the Georgetown Municipality if it is to improve public confidence in the integrity of persons holding senior positions at City Hall.A section of the media has recently reported the purchase, by a senior officer of the Georgetown Municipality, of a $30 million home on the East Coast of Demerara, but failed to mention that the same officer had also purchased another ostentatious property in the Diamond, East Bank Demerara area, among others in Georgetown; in addition to massively upgrading yet another property that he owns in the South Ruimveldt Park area, all in just the last three years.How could an officer who lived in a very modest and unfinished home three years ago, and for which his salary could easily be checked, move from having difficulties with his bankers for outstanding debts to owning several properties overnight, and to having other assets and investments, both locally and overseas, without coming under the microscope of the Guyana Revenue Authority for unexplained wealth?Why has no net worth analysis been done of this individual and other municipal officers? Why is this individual and his colleagues not being made to demonstrate that these multiple homes, vehicles and other luxury assets were acquired using legal sources of income?Additionally, the children of these nouveau riche are being sent to the most expensive private schools, whilst the other staffers — who are being paid late every month — are barely eking out a living. These nouveau riche are unbelievably cruel and indifferent towards their underlings.And the revelation of the massive wealth acquired by this officer is just merely scratching the surface of the problem at City Hall. Many other senior officers and policymakers have acquired properties and other assets from the proceeds of corruption.How much longer must the citizenry put up with the Council’s corrupt elite and their brash display of wealth? The Integrity Commission and the GRA have a responsibility to ensure that any stolen wealth, bribe, kickback and other inducement acquired by corrupt municipal officials is frozen, and ultimately returned to the citizenry from whom it was stolen.Sincerely,Roseanne Rodgers
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Gor Mahia Youth to face Slum Dwellers in Chapa Dimba Nairobi Finals
0Shares0000Gor Mahia player Tony Kegode (left) strikes the ball past Kamukunji High Player Kiama Duane during the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Regional Semifinals at Stima Club Grounds, Thika rd. Gor Mahia qualified for the Finals after scoring Kamukunji High 3-1.NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 17 – Gor Mahia Youth FC from Makadara and Slum Dwellers from Westlands will on Sunday battle for the Nairobi region Supremacy in the ongoing Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom.Kogalo qualified for finals after scoring 3-1 against Kamukunji High from Kamukunji as Slum Dwellers managed 3:1 defeat against South B United from Starehe in penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. It was a tough match for Kogalo who played one-man less after Omwenga Dickson was given a red card for rough play in a pouring rain.Earlier, in the girls’ category, it was a goal galore for Beijing Raiders from Starehe who scored 7-2 against Kangemi Ladies from Westlands as Acakoro Ladies from Kasarani managed a slim win of 1:0 against rivals Soweto Queens. Beijing Raiders will therefore face Acakoro Ladies tomorrow in the finals.Gor Mahia player Dickson Omwenga (left) controls the ball past Kamukunji High Goalkeeper Brian Opiyo during the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Regional Semifinals at Stima Club Grounds, Thika road. Gor Mahia qualified for the Finals after scoring Kamukunji High 3-1.“Today’s match was very challenging since six of my players had knee injuries but I am glad we made it.We will face one of the toughest teams in Nairobi tomorrow in the finals but we are looking forward to a good game. We must triumph”, said Pauline Awuor, Coach – Acakoro Ladies.Eight teams took part in the semifinals of the tournament held at Stima Club Grounds, Nairobi.“The weather was not favourable today but we did our best. We are looking forward to wining tomorrow and joining others for National finals. God willing we will fly to London. We play and train together and that is our secret to success,” said Chris Alpher, Captain – Gor Mahia Youth FC.It was a tough match for Kogalo who played one-man less after Omwenga Dickson was given a red card for rough play in a pouring rain.The winners in tomorrow’s finals will each receive a cash reward of Shs 200,000 and will proceed to the National finals set for the 22nd to 25th March, this year.The first runners-up will also receive a cash reward of Shs 100,000 each.So far, Rift valley, Eastern, Nyanza, North Eastern, Coast, Western and Central regions have produced teams for the national finals. Nairobi is the last region to host the regional finals ahead of the National Finals set to kick off on the 22nd of March at Bukhungu Stadium, Kakamega County.At the grand finale, the winning teams will walk away with Sh1 million each and an opportunity to go for an international training and mentorship camp in London in April 2018.Safaricom has invested Sh100 million towards the program which includes Sh10m worth of prizes as well as funds for renovation of select community pitches through a legacy programme.0Shares0000(Visited 2 times, 1 visits today)