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Despite being put down, Yusuf gathered runs on both sides of the wicket and shared in a valuable 91-run third-wicket partnership with Wayne Jones, who made 27.

Khemraj Sumair contributed 14 not out as Regal Legends amassed 243-3.

Mohamed Rafeek and Michael Ifill took one wicket each.

Aash Decor was pegged back early in the chase as they were reduced to 37-4, with pacer Parsram Persaud and David Harper making inroads.

Persaud sent back Rafeek (03), Eon Lovell (01), and Patrice Stewart (11) while Harper disturbed the stumps of Lloyd Ruplall (00).

Despite a fighting unbeaten 59 from skipper Seeraj Bhimsain and 29 not out from Jai Ram, Aash Decor was never in the hunt and was restricted to 121-4. Persaud claimed 3-13 and Harper 1-32.

Yusuf was named man of the match and the most valuable player of the tournament.

He received a trophy and one Supertronics Electrical Motor Cycle. Regal Legends pocketed a trophy and $300,000, and Aash Decor pocketed a trophy and $50,000.

Over-40 (Masters)

A fine half-century by Patrick Rooplall and a collective bowling effort guided Regal Masters to a 28-run victory over Ariel Masters in the final of the over-40 division.

Rooplall’s prolific form continued as he led Regal Masters to a challenging 186-8, batting first. Rooplall and D. Singh handed Regal Masters a solid start with an opening stand of 95 before Singh was bowled by Samuel Kingston for 22.

Rooplall struck four fours and eight sixes in an attacking 71 before Rawl Reid caught him. Regal Masters were pegged back somewhat in the middle overs.

Lennox Marks (19), Keith Fraser (17), E. Mohamed (17), and Khemchand Dindyal (13) propped up the total.

S. Huberth claimed 2-40 as Ariel Masters were bowled out for 158 in 17.3 overs.

They were put on the back foot early in the chase as Balram Roopnarine and D. Wallace (1-42) reduced them to 24-3.

Amir Nizamuddin and Chien Gittens kept their team in the hunt with a fighting fourth wicket stand of 82, but D. Singh, aided by some intelligent fielding, removed them both and also accounted for Richard Latif (00) to trigger a procession; Nizamudeen made 49 and Gittens 43.

H. Dilchand contributed 17 as Singh claimed 3-28, Roy Persaud 3-41, and Balram Roopnarine 2-28.

Rooplall was named man-of-the-match and MVP.  He took home a trophy and one Supertronics Electrical Motor Cycle.

Regal Masters received a trophy and $300,000, and Ariel Masters a trophy and $50,000.

Open category

Regal beat Hyde Park by six wickets to win the final of the open category. Batting first, Hyde Park could only muster 108-8.

They lost the early wickets of Travis Drakes (04), K. Sinclair (04), and B. Mangra (00) to be at 20-3.

However, Jonathan Fernandes and H. Doochan added 38 for the fourth wicket before Doochan departed for 22.

Fernandes hit one four and eight sixes in a top score of 59 as Ricardo Adams and Marvin Bobb picked up two wickets each.

Regal lost opener Sachin Singh (05), but skipper Fazal Rafiek and Adams put on 52 for the second wicket to stabilize the chase before Adams went for nine, caught off D. Mangra, who also sent back Rafiek for 38. Bobb (07) soon departed.

Sampson (11*) and Ricardo Poloram (04*) saw their team home as they responded with 109-4 in 10.3 overs, while Mangra took 2-7.

Fernandez was voted man-of-the-match and MVP; he collected a trophy and one Supertronics Electrical Motor Cycle. Regal received $300,000, and Hyde Park received a trophy and $50,000.

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo congratulated the winning teams and outstanding players at the presentation ceremony.

He said that the Government has placed a lot of emphasis on sports as they are upgrading many grounds across the country.

During the ceremony, the awardees had the opportunity to hear from a previous bursary award recipient, Ms. Dolai, who encouraged them to persist in their pursuit of education. They also received valuable insights from Ms. Amanda Ram, the former Headmistress of Graham’s Hall Primary School, who urged students to seize control of their destinies and remain resilient in the face of challenges.

In his address to the awardees, Mr. Pravinchandra Dave, CEO of the Bank, emphasized the vital roles that culture, attitude and tenacity play in fostering the growth and development of any individual. He encouraged all students to pursue their unique aspirations and chart their individual paths, while also cautioning parents against making career choices for their children, recognizing the uniqueness of each individual. He further remarked that their outstanding achievements represent not just their hard work and dedication, but also the unwavering support they have received from their families, teachers and the community at large.

As the achievements of these exceptional awardees are celebrated, we look forward to their promising futures and extend our heartfelt congratulations to all students as they continue striving for excellence in all of their future academic pursuits.

Since 2020, the government has focused on revitalising the sugar industry. In September, the Rose Hall sugar estate in Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) started producing sugar again and Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sasenarine Singh said this estate should be modernised soon.

Among the plans for modernisation, Singh said, would be planting with the use of machines.

Meanwhile, President Ali also told the businesspersons that also sound investment opportunities in Guyana’s tourism, livestock, dairy and healthcare sectors.

Tourism, he said, could prove particularly beneficial to EU investors since ecotourism and nature-based tourism, which is what Guyana champions, is highly sought after by EU tourists.

Explaining why he is encouraging investments in all these sectors, the President said Guyana is keen on diversifying the local economy so that it is not dependent on just one sector. He also told the businesspersons that the government has offered a suite of private sector incentives so investing now would be in their best interest. If not, he pointed out, the cost of investing in Guyana may get much higher in the years to come.