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The GDF players after their success

Guyana Defence Force secured a dominant 13-0 victory against Fruta Conquerors with top scorer Glendy Lewis netting an astonishing five goals on Saturday, October 14 at the GFF National Training Centre (NTC) in Providence, East Bank Demerara.

Abioce Heywood and Glengie Lewis also made significant contributions with two goals each, while Yeneira Kenswil, Kellyann Niles, Odessa Romeo and Niomie Williams each scored one goal.

Potaro Strikers all smiles after their dominant win

In the opening match of the evening, Potaro Strikers had an impressive game by keeping Santos goalless and scoring a total of 12 goals. Olivia Oselmo, Solomie Obermuller, Tytheon Jones each contributed three goals, while Latoya Williams, Duane Williams and Anis Livan added one goal each to secure the victory.

On Sunday, October 15, the excitement continued as another 15 unanswered goals were scored in the match between Guyana Police Force Football Club and Pakuri Jaguars.

Guyana Police Force dominated the game with Jennell Edmonson, Melina Larson and Akeelah Vancounten each scoring three goals, Shanic Thornhill and Lakeisha Williams adding two goals to the scoreline, while Angelisa Larson and Colette Rutherford contributed with one goal each.

“This marks an exceptional beginning for the Women’s League Division One. Fans can anticipate witnessing a remarkable level of competition over the coming weeks as teams strive to claim the title of the inaugural Women’s League Division One champions,” GFF noted.

The Women’s League Division One comprises seven football clubs, including current and former national players.

These clubs are Santos, Potaro Strikers, Fruta Conquerors, Guyana Defence Force, Pakuri Jaguars and Guyana Police Force football clubs.

The champions of the league will be rewarded with a cash prize of G$300,000. Additionally, the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth-placed clubs will receive cash prizes of G$200,000, G$100,000, G$75,000, G$50,000 and G$25,000, respectively.

The league is scheduled to conclude on November 11. The Women’s League Division One is a platform for the finest female clubs selected from the nine Regional Member Associations of the federation.

reviewed and supported by the IOC’s Olympic Programme Commission (OPC) and Executive Board (EB).

For Baseball and Softball, Cricket and Lacrosse it will be a return to the Olympic Games, while Flag Football and Squash will be making their Olympic debut in LA.

• Baseball and Softball have been part of the programme at several editions of the Olympic Games, most recently at Tokyo 2020.
• Cricket was on the programme for the Olympic Games Paris 1900.
• Lacrosse was included on the programme at St Louis 1904 and London 1908.
• Flag Football and Squash will make their Olympic debut at LA28.

Cricket makes a return to the Games after last being on the programme at Paris 1900 (Photo: IOC/Greg Martin)

“The choice of these five new sports is in line with the American sports culture and will showcase iconic American sports to the world, while bringing international sports to the United States. These sports will make the Olympic Games LA28 unique,” said IOC President Thomas Bach.

“Their inclusion will allow the Olympic Movement to engage with new athlete and fan communities in the US and globally.”

“I have long believed that we have an incredible opportunity in Los Angeles to create the most compelling Games, not just for us, but for the world. Our Olympic sport programme, in its entirety, reflects this belief,” said LA28 Chairperson Casey Wasserman.

“We are excited to embark on game-changing collaborations with major professional leagues that will unlock massive opportunities to amplify the Olympic and Paralympic story and captivate new audiences.”

This selection of sports is the result of a thorough process and analysis based on evaluation criteria set out before the process began, including gender equality.

It considered the utilisation of existing facilities, involving a wide range of sports communities both in the United States and globally, and incorporating some of the most popular sports in the United States and across the globe. (IOC)

he murdered Mark Hilliman.

He was represented by attorney-at-law Patrice Henry; Frank was remanded to prison until November 21, 2023.

The Police had reported that Hilliman of McDoom, East Bank Demerara, and Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, was stabbed at about 22:00 hrs on the date in question.

According to the Police report, Frank allegedly went to the KFC outlet at Water Street, at around 21:35 hrs. Hilliman’s reputed wife, 28, works there and was on duty when the suspect, who is not known to her, started interfering with her.

At the said time, Hilliman also went to visit his wife and observed the situation. He then allegedly told Frank to desist from interfering with his wife. An argument ensued between the two men, each of whom was armed with a knife.

The men left the outlet and went to Longden and Croal Streets where Frank reportedly stabbed Hilliman on his left side chest.

The injured man walked a short distance before he collapsed, while Frank escaped on foot with the knife. Hilliman was picked up by public-spirited citizens and rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Based on CCTV footage, Frank was subsequently apprehended after cutting off his locks in an attempt to alter his appearance.

with gasoline and set on fire.

Perreira, 31, formerly of North Sophia, Georgetown was sentenced by Justice Simone Morris-Ramlall at the Georgetown High Court on Monday.

Perreira had admitted to the murder which occurred on October 10, 2019, in Georgetown. DeFreitas had ended the relationship with Perreira due to his abusive behaviour.

On September 9, 2019, Perreira visited DeFreitas’ home and sought to speak with her. When she declined, he left but later returned with gasoline, which he used to douse her before igniting the fatal fire.

DeFreitas sustained second-degree burns to her face, abdomen, chest, and back. She endured this horrific ordeal for over a month before succumbing to her injuries.

During the sentencing hearing, Justice Morris-Ramlall described the attack as premeditated, having occurred in the presence of the victim’s minor brother.

DeFreitas suffered burns to 35-40% of her body, which resulted in her extended hospitalisation and eventual death.

“I have considered the impact of the commission of the offence on the surviving family of the deceased. Her minor children have now lost the care of both of their parents…The brother of the deceased has also been seriously impacted. He remains traumatised, having witnessed the gruesome attack on his sister,” the Judge said.

Given these aggravating factors, Justice Morris-Ramlall did not find significant mitigating factors for Perreira’s sentence.

His mental evaluation highlighted personality traits characterised by manipulation, hostility, aggression, and impulsiveness, prompting the recommendation for continuous psychiatric attention.

Ultimately, the Judge imposed a 19-year prison sentence with instructions for the deduction of time spent in pretrial custody.

Perreira was also ordered to continue undergoing anger management counselling. He was represented by attorney Adrian Thompson, while the State was represented by Madana Rampersaud.

Perreira is no stranger to the court; he was released from prison in 2019 after serving 18 months in jail for escaping from the Kitty Police Station.

In 2015, he was charged with attempted murder, but the charge was later dismissed after he compensated the victim.