“West Indies dominated one-day series against New Zealand, but what about the Tests?”
Colin E. H. Croft Let us start at the beginning, or was that the end, or both? Sunil Narine was totally mesmerizing in two T-20-I’s and five ODI’s against New Zealand. If he will be that effective in Tests, when batsmen do not have to ‘chase ball’, would be interesting, but there was no doubt [...]
Sarwan hits WICB for ‘six’
Guyanese batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan has been cleared of certain charges levelled against him by WICB CEO Ernest Hilaire regarding his fitness and attitude, after arbitrator Seenath Jairam SC, LLM, ruled in favour of the right hander in an arbitration brought by the West Indies Players Association (WIPA) on his behalf against the West Indies Cricket [...]
The Perfect Three-Piece Combo
By Edison Jefford Choosing the perfect combination for the upcoming Mackeson Smooth Moves 3-on-3 Basketball Competition have proven to be more about science than about talent with the emergence of what is now a normal concept in the sport; the reliance on a ‘Big Three’ in the sport’s regular format is a common trend in [...]
WI President’s XI make strong reply to NZ
The West Indies President’s XI made a strong reply to New Zealand, closing the day on 299-7 with Skipper Veersammy Permaul 11 not out and Shane Shillingford 6 not out, an Overall lead of 150 in reply to NZ 149. In a good day of cricket, which saw 331 runs for 9 wickets overall, the [...]
U17 Jaguars leaves for T&T today
- to face hosts, BVI & Suriname Guyana’s Under-17 Football team will leave these shores today for the Twin Island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in search of glory in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) leg World Cup qualifying at the level. Guyana’s 18-man team will be under the astute guidance of Head Coach Sampson [...]
Grenada rout Guyana 63-24 in AFNA C/ship
By Juanita Hooper in Trinidad and Tobago Guyana were once again unable to turn the tables on the final day of the American Federation Netball Association (AFNA) Championship when they bumped into Grenada who demolished them to take a simple victory yesterday morning at the Jean Pierre Complex, Port-of-Spain. After facing defeats from Jamaica, Trinidad [...]
His career at the crossroads, Leon Moore mulls entrance into the promotional arena
By Michael Benjamin He is relatively young with a plethora of prestigious titles including the PABA Super/bantamweight title, the Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) super/bantamweight title and a myriad of prestigious accolades. While practicing his trade in his hometown, Georgetown, Guyana, Leon ‘Hurry Up’ Moore had envisaged a successful boxing career, that is, until he ventured [...]
Top seeds Miller/Andrews edge Downes/Lopes in close match
Top seeds in the Men’s Doubles category Jeremy Miller and Jason Andrews had to battle hard to edge out last year’s Single champion Anthony Downes who teamed up with Andre Lopes in their encounter at the GBTI Tennis courts on Friday evening. Downes and Lopes started off brilliantly in the first set as they secured [...]
Region5 administration, Education Department among those assisting Region’s athletes
Four students from the Mahaica / Berbice Region Five area who were selected to be a part of the Guyana Teachers Union contingent to take part in the Caribbean Union of Teachers (CUT) Athletics Championship in Jamaica during the summer were yesterday presented with $600,000 by the Regional Administration of Region Five at a simple [...]
Brazilian Andre da Silva Coelho is Guest Poser
With the countdown now on to the finals of the 3rd Malta Supreme Hugh Ross Classic Body Building and Fitness Show this Saturday at the National Cultural Centre, the HRC Committee has released the name of the guest poser. He is 29 year-old Brazilian Andre Luiz da Silva Coelho who is a resident of Valparaisoin [...]
Granger meets Diplomats over police killings in Linden
Leader of the Opposition, Brigadier David Granger, met Western diplomats on Friday to brief them on Wednesday’s killings in Linden. The diplomats – US Ambassador D. Brent Hardt, EU Ambassador Robert Kopecky, Canadian High Commissioner David Devine and British High Commissioner (acting) – were told that A Partnership for National Unity condemned the killing [...]
Berbice Basketball Association receives boost from former player
Basketball players in the Ancient County have some reasons to shout about when the Association recently received a timely donation of some Basketballs, Nets and pumps from a former Berbice player and overseas based, Bonny Mingo. Mingo, who now resides in the USA, had a long and illustrious carrier as a basketball player in the [...]
Relatives of slain men want independent post mortem
…relatives of slain men want independent post mortem Ulrich Michael Cameron who was said to be in a critical condition with gunshot wounds to his chest is in better spirits as his condition has significantly improved. Cameron was shot on Wednesday evening during the protest action at the Wismar/Mackenzie Bridge. Cameron’s wife, Donna Cameron, [...]
CJIA expansion…Local contractor apologizes to CHEC after not paying workers
China Harbour Engineering Company Limited has stated that the company has received a letter of apology from Guyanese foreman, Mahendra Sugrim, after he admitted that he was the person who did not pay the workers. CHEC in a statement said that “the person contracted to build a road to facilitate survey exercises for the Cheddi [...]
City Hall orders day care centre closed
- cites health concerns Citing health concerns, the Mayor and City Council has ordered the closure of the J.O.S Play Land and Day Care Centre in Aubrey Barker Street, South Ruimveldt Gardens. In a notice addressed to the owner of the property, the Council stated that the section that was being used as a day [...]
Strong woman and astute leader…Simona Broomes is a ‘Special Person’
“Porkknockers’ Day will be coming up, but that is just a celebration, there is no scope for the porkknocker. That is a shame. As hard working people, they deserve more opportunities and respect.” By Keeran Danny Women’s desperate cries for help in Guyana’s male-dominated gold mining industry are now being heard – thanks to the [...]
All roads lead to Norman Singh Memorial Turf Club for Digicel $11.5M horserace meet
All roads lead to the Norman Singh Memorial Turf Club today when that entity, compliments of Telephone giants Digicel, stages their Summer Buster Classic Mega Horserace meet at the Norman Singh Memorial Turf Club, Bel Air No 6 West Coast Berbice. The event is the biggest Horserace meet for the year in Guyana so far, with total [...]
Guyana Watch returns for its 20th medical outreach programme
Guyana Watch has brought its 20th batch of medical professionals to Guyana and yesterday, they began the first of their countrywide outreaches at the Patentia Secondary School. Guyana Watch is a team of local and overseas-based Guyanese, who over the years, has managed to attract specialist medical professionals to come to Guyana to provide [...]
Dem boys seh…People mekking hay in rain
People now know wha hardship mean. Dem also know how some people use to feel in Buxton. But more than that dem see really stupid people. Imagine in a small place like Linden people gun break in a Digicel store like if dem own it. Dem ain’t got nowhere to hide de thing because dem [...]
Four years after Guyanese murder in Barbados … Relatives lambaste island’s police for indifference towards investigation
“These people criticise Guyanese so much but they are worse.” The words of Edith Latchman as she laments the indifference of the Barbados police to the brutal murder of her son, Christopher, four years ago. On Saturday July 19, 2008 Christopher Anthony Griffith was shot dead when gunmen stormed the Hippo Restaurant and Bar on [...]
Four years after Guyanese murder in Barbados … Relatives lambaste island’s police for indifference towards investigation
“These people criticise Guyanese so much but they are worse.” The words of Edith Latchman as she laments the indifference of the Barbados police to the brutal murder of her son, Christopher, four years ago. On Saturday July 19, 2008 Christopher Anthony Griffith was shot dead when gunmen stormed the Hippo Restaurant and Bar on [...]
Fire victims looking to rebuild
Rehanna Ramsay Following the fire which destroyed a house at Lot 459 ‘A’ Field Liliendaal, Friday night, the victims have cut their losses and are looking to rebuild their lives. The fire which occurred around 18:30 hours on Friday completely wrecked a two-story house which once accommodated six people. The property owned by Paulette Thompson, [...]
Annual Scotia Bank cricket Academy opens tomorrow in Berbice
The 3rd annual Scotia Bank sponsored, Berbice Cricket Board organised Academy is set to bowl off tomorrow in the Ancient County and will conclude on Friday. The venue is the Rose Hall Town Sports Club Ground. According to a release from the organizers, the activity has been put together with the primary aim of fine [...]
Vibert Durdy Butts – Guyana first World Cup goal scorer
- former Guyana International 1975 – 1979 Statistician Charwayne Walker continues his series of articles highlighting Guyanese players who served this nation during its 36 years of competing in World Cup football. The players featured before are Earl O’Neil and Dion Barnwell. This is the third installment which will focus on Vibert Durdy Butts; 1975 [...]
Guyana’s presence strong in the semi-final
After a shaky start in the younger age categories on day one Guyana bounced back with authority as several players stormed their way into the semi-final round of the individual category at the Caribbean Area Squash Association’s (CASA) Junior Caribbean Squash Championships in Jamaica. Following the elimination of national Under 11 and Under 13 champion [...]
