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The Guyana National Rifle Association (GNRA) is poised to host the 2024 edition of the West Indies Fullbore Shooting Championship from October 28 to November 4, at the Timehri Rifle Ranges on the Linden-Soesdyke Highway.

The championship was last hosted in Guyana in 2017, when the Association celebrated its 150^th anniversary.

While the English and Scottish shooters are unable to attend this year’s championship, the participating countries are Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Canada, Grenada, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and the USA.

The Canadians are no strangers to these shores and are expected to perform well.

The US Rifle Team will be attending their first West Indies Championship and Team Captain Yvonne Roberts is leading a strong team of experienced shooters. They are expected to perform well also.

The West Indies shooters are looking forward to the challenge from the visiting US and Canadian Teams.

“The GNRA planning committee has been working jointly with the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), led by Brigadier Omar Khan, on preparations for hosting the Championships,” the GNRA said in a press release.

“There has been intense work on the Timehri Ranges, preparing the shooting banks to golf-like playing surfaces, the safety backstop was increased in height and the 24 target mechanism were all serviced. Work continues on the target frames and faces and should be completed by next weekend.”

Vice-President Mahendra Persaud and Fullbore Captain Dylan Fields have been spearheading the infrastructural work, the GNRA further added.

“The GDF is expected to complete the area for the flag poles and other works it has committed to.”

Lennox Braithwaite has been the GNRA projects liaison ensuring all works are completed.

“The GNRA would like to take this opportunity to thank the Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, for his donation of material to help repair the shooting range.”

The Guyana Rifle Team members have been busy each Saturday and Sunday on the range working to complete the preparations.

Guyana is expected to field a 10-man team.

The team comprises Mahendra Persaud, Dylan Fields, Leo Romalho, Lennox Braithwaite, Ryan Sampson, Peter Persaud, Roberto Tewari, Sherwin Felicien and US-based Sigmond Douglas and John Fraser. The lone female, shooting for the first is Althea Alleyne.

Guyana is the defending champion for both the Short and Long Range Trophies and much is expected of the team at home in defence of their titles.

The national team’s last championship was in Bisley England in July where they won the Junior Kalapore Trophy.

At Bisley there were outstanding performances from both Peter Persaud and Lennox Braithwaite who make it to the First and Second stages of the King’s Prize respectively.

Peter Persaud also shot the highest score in that Team Match.

Patron of the GNRA President Irfaan Ali has been in full support of the hosting and is ensuring that Guyana showcases its hospitality and professionalism.

The Patron is expected to fire off the first shot, indicating the start of the competition. Former president Donald Ramotar fired the last opening shot in 2012.

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Please see below full statement from Attorney General Anil Nandlall:

1. A question has arisen in the public domain which I feel compelled to address. It is whether 𝗠𝗿. 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻, Acting Commissioner of Police, who is over 55 years old, is eligible to be appointed (substantively) to the Office of Commissioner of Police. Some commentators contend that he cannot.

2. It will be recalled that a legal challenge was brought at the behest of 𝗠𝗿. 𝗔𝘂𝗯𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 against the appointment of 𝗠𝗿. 𝗛𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 to act in that position. The allegation was that 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗶 did not comply with the Constitution of Guyana in making that appointment.

3. In a detailed and reasoned Judgment, the learned Chief Justice dismissed that challenge and unequivocally affirm that the President acted lawfully and properly in appointing 𝗠𝗿. 𝗛𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 to act in the Office of Commissioner of Police.

4. 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝟮𝟭𝟭 (𝟯) of the 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 provides that the Commissioner of Police shall vacate office when he ‘𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵’.

5. Parliament has so prescribed in the 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀) 𝗔𝗰𝘁, 𝗖𝗮𝗽. 𝟮𝟳:𝟭𝟮. 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮 of this Act provides that the retirement age of the Commissioner of Police is 55 years.

6. However and significantly, 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮 (𝗯) authorises the President to permit the Commissioner of Police to continue in Office but not beyond age 60. The relevant parts of the section reads:
“2. 𝘛𝘩𝘦…𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘷𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦 [𝘩𝘪𝘴] … 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘺-𝘧𝘪𝘷𝘦:
𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 –
(𝘣) 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘵 𝘢 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘺-𝘧𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭 𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘨𝘦, 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 60 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴, 𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘺 (𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥.”

7. By letter dated 21st July 2023, acting on the recommendation of the Police Service Commission, His Excellency granted 𝗠𝗿. 𝗛𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻, whose 55th birthday was on the 22nd July 2023, “𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭 𝘢 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥.”

8. Undoubtedly, since his appointment to act in the Office of Commissioner of Police, 𝗠𝗿. 𝗛𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 has been and is the Officer in charge of superintending and commanding the Guyana Police Force. This indubitable state of affairs aligns with the Constitutional definition of Commissioner of Police: “𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘳, 𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘦𝘥, 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦” [as per 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝟮𝟯𝟮].

9. 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝟮𝟭𝟭 (𝟮) of the 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 states:
“…𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭…𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭 𝘢 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘰𝘧…”

10. Having regard to the relevant provisions of the 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and the 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀) 𝗔𝗰𝘁 and the relevant factual configuration under review, wherein lies the prohibition against the President appointing 𝗠𝗿. 𝗛𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 (substantively) to the post of Commissioner of Police? I conceive none.

11. To the contrary, the conjoint effect of the relevant provisions of the 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and the 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀) 𝗔𝗰𝘁 impel to the imminent potentiality of 𝗠𝗿. 𝗛𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 being appointed to that Office. The contention, therefore, that he cannot, is an affront to both common sense and law.

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The Queenside Rapid Chess Tournament, sponsored by Jade’s Wok and Pinnacle Business Services, successfully concluded on Saturday (October 12) at the School of the Nations Campus in Kingston, Georgetown.

Hosted by the Guyana Women in Chess Community (GWICC), the event aimed to encourage females of all ages new to chess to compete. The tournament was also open to players without an ELO rating.

The ELO rating system measures the relative strength of a player in some games, such as chess, compared to other players.

Thirteen-year-old Angelina Yhap amassed seven points to claim the Queenside Championship Title for Beginners and Unrated Players. The Marian Academy student, who has been playing chess for two years, was elated to have won her first competition.

Up-and-coming 11-year-old Queen’s College student, Rebha Lachman claimed the second-place prize with seven points and 12-year-old Lusianna Farlot from the New Guyana School took the third spot with six and a half points.

Both girls started playing chess earlier this year.

Marcia Lee came in fourth place with six points, while 13-year-old Claire Cole from Queen’s College secured fifth place, also with six points. Thirteen-year-old St. Roses student, Kaija Clement ended with six points earning her the sixth-place spot.

Notable performances came from Shreya Harjohn (five and a half points) and Faraa Gaskin, Bianca Jessimy, Kyla Jordan, Raphaella Omarao and Arianne Lynch, who all ended on five points each.

Top performers of the tournament pose with their winnings

Monetary prizes totalling G$50,000 were distributed among the first to third-place winners, and trophies were awarded to the top five players.

Special prizes were also presented: Best Girl Prize- Kaija Clement; Best Woman Prize- Mrs Amanda Alli; Best Beginner Prize- Kyla Jordan; and the Youngest Player Prize went to Amy Ramphal. The prizes were presented by National Women’s Chess Champion Jessica Callender.

The tournament attracted 21 girls and three women, who competed in nine rounds of 15-minute games with a five-second increment per move. Nearly half of the participants, including all three women, were first-time competitors.

The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) anticipates continued growth in tournament participation as more girls and women join the programme.

The arbiters for the tournament were Jessica Callender, Odit Rodrigues and John Lee.

Anand Raghunauth, President of the GCF, expressed his appreciation to the players for their participation, which contributed to the tournament’s success.

He noted that while the girls compete with each other, they have social interactions and get an opportunity to forge new friendships with persons who have a common goal.

The GCF would like to thank the sponsors Pinnacle Business Services and Jade’s Wok for their kind and continuous support of chess in Guyana.

The GCF would also like to thank the administration of the School of the Nations for stepping up and allowing the use of their facility on short notice to host our event.

Another rapid chess tournament for females is scheduled for Sunday, October 27, 2024. All female players are eligible to play.

For more information on how to become a member of the Guyana Chess Federation, please visit the website on guyanachess.gy and follow the GCF on Facebook and guyanachess on Instagram.

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Veteran Guyanese golfer Patrick Prashad made his mark on the Suriname Open 2024, carting off top honours in ‘A’ Class category last weekend in Paramaribo.

Prashad was part of a 12-member team from the Lusignan Golf Club who took part in the two-day event.

Fellow Guyanese Patanjilee Persaud finished fourth in the ‘A’ Class and multiple-time Guyana Open champion Avinash Persaud sixth.

In the ‘B’ Class, PRO of the Lusignan Golf Club Brian Hackett took second spot, while in the ‘C’ Class, Troy Cadogan ended fourth and Orson Ferguson ninth.

Carlos Adams took fourth spot in the Senior class, while Patanjilee Persaud copped the Longest Drive award on Day One, and Adams won the Longest Drive award for the Seniors.

The contingent from Lusignan Golf Club who represented Guyana at the event

Below is a press release issued by the Lusignan Golf Club

The 2024 DBS Suriname Open has officially come to a close, wrapping up a thrilling weekend of competitive golf at the Paramaribo Golf Club.

Sixty-two (62) players from across the region, including top talents from Suriname, Guyana and beyond, showcased their skills in what has become one of the marque events on the regional golf calendar.

Patanjilee Persaud finished fourth in the ‘A’ Class

When the dust had settled, it was veteran golfer Patrick Prashad who stormed to take the lead in the prestigious Class A category, while in the B Class Brian Hackett copped second place.

This year’s tournament saw fierce competition, with the Guyanese contingent facing the well-known challenges of Paramaribo Golf Club’s demanding course.

The tight fairways, strategic bunkers, and fast greens tested the ability of every golfer, ensuring that only the best-rounded players could rise to the top.

As expected, the competition delivered exciting moments, with many golfers posting strong scores across the rounds.

The final day provided heightened tension, as a number of competitors remained within striking distance of the lead, ensuring the title was up for grabs until the very last putt.

At a simple presentation ceremony at Golf Club Paramaribo an overjoyed Patrick Prashad said:

“I’ve been visiting and playing with the Surinamese in excess of 20 years, the only time I missed was after COVID-19 and 2023 and I have never won anything. I represent Guyana and Lusignan Golf Club, the club has always represented Guyana and we feel privileged to be invited here. Even year we are able to send a team to represent Guyana and Lusignan Golf Club. The Paramaribo Golf Club has produced a wonderful tournament and I am grateful with the results.”

The results for Guyanese at the two-day tournament are as follows:

A Class

1st Patrick Prashad – Gross 79, HC 13, Net 66 (Overall Net 142)

4th Patanjilee Persaud – Gross 86, HC 13, Net 73 (Overall Net 144)

6th Avinash Persaud – Gross 73, HC 3, Net 70 Overall Net 146)

10th Mohanlall Dindanauth – Gross 78, HC 6, Net 72 (Overall Net 149)

15th Vishal Dhanai – Gross 88, HC 6, Net 82 (Overall Net 154)

21st Lakeram Ramsundar – Gross 89, HC 13, Net 76 (Overall Net 157)

Brian Hackett came in second in the ‘B’ Class

B Class

2nd Brian Hackett – Gross 88, HC 18, Net 70 (Overall Net 136)

C Class

4th Troy Cadogan – Gross 99, HC 25, Net 74 (Overall Net 149)

9th Orson Ferguson – Gross 101, HC 30, Net 71 (Overall Net 159)

Senior Class 

4th Carlos Adams – Gross 105, HC 22, Net 83 (Overall Net 152)

Patanjilee Persaud- Longest Drive, Day One

Carlos Adams- Longest Drive, Senior category

Carlos Adams impressed in the Senior category

The participation of Guyanese players from the Lusignan Golf Club for the last 22 years continues to highlight the growing relationship between the golf clubs in the region and the competitive spirit that motivates these athletes.

The tournament has not only been a showcase of regional golfing talent, but also a celebration of the sport’s growing popularity.

The Guyanese contingent will now turn their focus to the Brava Guyana Open slated for November 2-3, 2024.

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Former Media Manager of Cricket West Indies Philip Spooner is the lone cricket nominee for this weekend’s inaugural CANOC Sports Awards in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

CANOC is the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees.

Spooner of Barbados has been nominated in the Caribbean Distinguished Service Award which rewards persons for their dedication to advancing sports in the region.

Spooner recently served as the Media Operations Manager of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which was jointly hosted by the Caribbean and USA in June.

He was the Global Media Manager for the tournament and curated and managed the first-ever Global Media Hub at Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre.

Spooner also led on the global trophy tour and ambassador programme with Usain Bolt, Sir Vivian Richards and Chris Gayle.

This prestigious awards, set for October 19, will celebrate the region’s sporting excellence, with a special focus on sustainability through the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sustainability Awards.

Among the star-studded nominees for Caribbean Sports Personality of the Year are some of the regions brightest talents who have shone on the global stage:

Female Category:

• Julien Alfred (St. Lucia, Athletics)
• Jasmine Camacho-Quinn (Puerto Rico, Athletics)
• Marileidy Paulino (Dominican Republic, Athletics)
• Shafiqua Maloney (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Athletics)
• Shanieka Ricketts (Jamaica, Athletics)

Male Category:

• Kyron McMaster (British Virgin Islands, Athletics)
• Lindon Victor (Grenada, Decathlon)
• Mijain Lopez Nunez (Cuba, Wrestling)
• Jereem Richards (Trinidad and Tobago, Athletics)
• Roje Stona (Jamaica, Athletics)
• Sebastian Rivera (Puerto Rico, Wrestling)

The battle for Caribbean Team of the Year includes dominant teams from across the region:

Female Category:

• Dominican Republic Volleyball Team
• Barbados Triathlon Team
• Puerto Rico Basketball Team
• USVI Basketball Team

Male Category:

• Barbados U-14 Football Team
• Curaçao Baseball Team
• Dominican Republic Football Team

The Caribbean Breakthrough Award will honour athletes who have earned their first medal at a continental or international multi-sport competition:

• Thea LaFond (Dominica, Athletics)
• Adaejah Hodge (British Virgin Islands, Athletics)
• Junior Alcantara Reyes (Dominican Republic, Boxing)
• Cristian Javier Pinales (Dominican Republic, Boxing)
• Julien Alfred (St. Lucia, Athletics)

Other categories to be awarded at the star-studded event include the Caribbean Sports Media Award, with nominees like Sebastian Cyrus (St. Vincent and the Grenadines), Jesus Leonardo Reyes (Dominican Republic), and Anmar Goodridge-Boyce (Barbados) recognised for their contributions to Caribbean sports media.

The Caribbean Distinguished Service Award with individuals such as Sonia Fulford (Soccer), Judy Simons (Administration), Shane Cadogan (Athletes Advocacy), and Philip Spooner (Administrator) for their dedication to advancing sports in the region.

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SUMMARY: Demerara 258-9 from 50 overs (Tagenarine Chanderpaul 102*, Akshaya Persaud 80, Tevin Imlach 29; Carlos La Rose 4-41, Jonathan Van Lange 2-51) vs GCB Select XI 153 all out from 43 overs (Kwesi Mickle 51, Ushardeva Balgobin 27, Jonathon Rampersaud 26, Brandon Jaikarran 25; Devon Lord 3-21, Richie Looknauth 2-19, Steven Sankar 2-41)

Tagenarine Chanderpaul commenced his campaign in the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Senior Inter-County 50-over tournament in impressive fashion, leading Demerara to a commanding victory over the GCB Select XI at the Georgetown Cricket Club on Sunday.

Chanderpaul’s performance was characterized by a well-crafted century, as he scored an unbeaten 102 runs off 135 balls.

His innings, which featured six boundaries, was marked by a calculated approach. He played a crucial role in building the innings alongside Akshaya Persaud.

The pair formed a formidable partnership, adding 126 runs from 102 balls, which set a solid foundation for Demerara’s innings.

Persaud was the more aggressive of the two, smashing a quickfire 80 runs off just 53 balls, including five fours and six sixes.

Akshaya Persaud made 80 in quick time

This burst of scoring provided the much-needed impetus to the innings, especially after a cautious start from skipper Tevin Imlach, who struggled for runs, managing only 29 off 73 balls without hitting a boundary.

Raymond Perez’s contribution was minimal, as he went without a score.

Demerara’s final tally was 258-9 in their allotted 50 overs, a total that proved too steep for the Select XI.

Nippy seamer Carlos LaRose was the standout bowler for the Select XI, taking four wickets for 41 runs in eight overs, while Jonathan Van Lange chipped in with two wickets for 51 runs from his ten overs.

In response, the Select XI struggled to build momentum, and despite a promising start with an opening partnership of 46 runs between Ushardeva Balgobin (27) and Brandon Jaikaran (25), they were unable to recover after losing wickets at regular intervals.

Left-arm spinner Devon Lord, who was both economical and effective, led Demerara’s bowling attack, claiming three wickets for just 21 runs in his full quota.

Devon Lord was the pick of the bowlers for Demerara

Richie Looknauth also contributed significantly, conceding only 19 runs while taking two wickets.

Ultimately, the Select XI was bowled out for 153 runs in 43 overs.

In the other first-round match on Sunday, home side Essequibo stunned Berbice by four wickets at the Pomona ground.

SUMMARY: Berbice 203 all out from 45.1 overs (Kevin Sinclair 39, Rampertab Ramnauth 38, Veerasammy Permaul 30, Tomani Caesar 20; Ricardo Adams 5-25, Ronsford Beaton 2-46) vs Essequibo 204-6 from 34.3 overs (Antony Adams 60*, Ricardo Adams 60, Kemol Savory 34; Clinton Pestano 3-29)

Round Two of the Inter-County competition will be played on Tuesday (October 15), with Berbice versus Demerara at the GCC Ground, Bourda, and Essequibo against the GCB Select XI at the Lusignan ground, East Coast Demerara.

Both matches will bowl off at 09:30h.

FULL SCORECARD: https://cricheroes.com/scorecard/13023052/gcb-senior-male-super-50-intercounty-2024-/demerara-vs-gcb-select-xi/scorecard?type=m

 

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SUMMARY: Australia 151 for 8 (Grace Harris 40, Tahila McGrath 32, Ellyse Perry 32, Renuka Singh 2-24; Deepti Sharma 2-28) beat India 142 for 9 (Harmanpreet Kaur 54*, Deepti Sharma 29; Annabel Sutherland 2-22, Sophie Molineux 2-32) by nine runs

Australia secured its place in the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals with a nine-run win over India, which faced a nervous wait to see if it would join the final four.

The defending champions are certain of topping Group A after winning all four games, but second-placed India need New Zealand to lose to Pakistan on Monday and stay ahead of both sides on net run-rate (NRR) to progress.

Needing 152 to win and backed by a large and raucous crowd in Sharjah, India batted aggressively and gamely kept up with the rate.

They needed 14 to win off the final over thanks to an excellent 54 from 47 balls from captain Harmanpreet Kaur.

But Australia seamer Annabel Sutherland held her nerve, with her over costing just four runs for the loss of three wickets to seal the win.

Australia, who were without injured captain Alyssa Healy, earlier recovered from the loss of two early wickets to post 151-8 – their highest score of the tournament.

Opener Grace Harris top-scored with 40 from 41 balls, while Ellyse Perry and stand-in captain Tahlia McGrath each added 32. (BBC)

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General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and Vice-President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, on Sunday delivered the feature address at a large gathering of over 3,000 young people at Tain Campus, Region Six, during a Youth Conference organised by the Party.

This conference is the latest in a series of similar events held as part of the Party’s countrywide drive to recruit a new generation of young members to its youth arm, the Progressive Youth Organisation (PYO).

In his address at Tain, General Secretary Jagdeo outlined the history of the PPP and the PYO, highlighting their founding by the early leadership of the Party.

He shared the instrumental role played by the PYO and its members in key aspects of the PPP’s political activism over the years, particularly in the struggle against the PNC dictatorship and the fight for democracy during the 1970s and 1980s, which culminated in the restoration of democracy in 1992.

The General Secretary also noted that the PYO has historically served as the Party’s leadership incubator, providing a path through which many of the Party’s current leaders entered political life.

He cited examples such as President Irfaan Ali and himself, both of whom began their political careers in the PYO and have since gone on to hold the highest offices in the country.

A participant of the Youth Conference makes a point

Dr. Jagdeo emphasized to the young audience the importance of discipline and commitment to the ideals and objectives of the Party, which have been key to the sustained strength of both the PYO and the PPP over the years.

He also elaborated on the Government’s plans to transform Region Six, including the aggressive expansion of infrastructure essential for productive activities and quality of life, such as the construction of new Hope-like canals, a four-lane highway, community roads, and the creation of opportunities for personal advancement through training programs at the Guyana Technical Training College in Port Mourant.

A young lady takes the floor during the interactive session

Following the General Secretary’s address, an interactive session was held, allowing participants to pose questions to Dr. Jagdeo.

The youths later engaged in break-out sessions to discuss issues they felt needed priority attention from the Party and the Government.

This youth conference in Region Six follows several others held in various regions, with more scheduled as the Party intensifies its recruitment of the next generation of members nationwide.

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Essequibo triumphed over Berbice in a thrilling encounter at the Pomona Cricket Ground on Sunday, marking the venue’s first-ever Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Inter-County match.

The memorable clash saw Ricardo Adams produce a match-winning performance with both bat and ball, leading Essequibo to a dramatic victory.

The experienced Adams picked up a five-wicket haul and then muscled a quickfire fifty as Essequibo made light work of a target of 204.

Berbice, batting first, struggled against a disciplined Essequibo bowling attack, being dismissed for 203 in 45.1 overs.

Test player Kevin Sinclair top-scored with 39 off 42 (4x4s, 2x6s), while opener and national Under-19 player Rampertab Ramnauth contributed 38 off 53 (4x4s, 1×6).

Skipper Veerasammy Permaul added 30 off 53 (1×4, 1×6) and Tomani Caesar scored 20 off 35 (2x4s) to guide Berbice to a 200+ total.

Adams was the destroyer-in-chief, claiming 5-25 from his 10-over spell. Ronsford Beaton also played his part with two wickets, while Garfield Phillips, Malcolm Hubbard and Antony Adams chipped in with a wicket each.

Essequibo (yellow) started the competition with a statement of intent by defeating Berbice (Photo: Guyana Cricket Board)

In reply, Essequibo found themselves in trouble early, losing four wickets for just 32 runs, with Clinton Pestano dismantling the top order, eventually finishing with figures of 3-29 from five overs.

At this critical juncture, captain Antony Adams and Guyana Harpy Eagles player Kemol Savory steadied the ship with a 66-run partnership, with Savory scoring 34 before being dismissed.

Ricardo Adams then joined his captain at the crease, and together they turned the match in Essequibo’s favour.

Their 94-run stand took Essequibo to the brink of victory, with Ricardo smashing five sixes and two fours in his 60 off 47 balls. He was dismissed with Essequibo 12 runs away from the win.

Antony Adams ensured there were no further setbacks, remaining unbeaten on 60 off 87 (8x4s, 1×6) to guide Essequibo to a historic success.

Junior Sinclair and Kevin Sinclair each took a wicket for Berbice, but the combined efforts of the Adams duo proved too much for the visitors.

Captains Antony Adams (right) of Essequibo and Veerasammy Permaul of Berbice at the toss (Photo: Guyana Cricket Board)

In the other first round game on Sunday, defending champions Demerara defeated the GCB Select XI by 105 runs at the GCC ground, Bourda.

SUMMARY: Demerara 258-9 from 50 overs (Tagenarine Chanderpaul 102*, Akshaya Persaud 80, Tevin Imlach 29; Carlos La Rose 4-41, Jonathan Van Lange 2-51) vs GCB Select XI 153 all out from 43 overs (Kwesi Mickle 51, Ushardeva Balgobin 27, Jonathon Rampersaud 26, Brandon Jaikarran 25; Devon Lord 3-21, Richie Looknauth 2-19, Steven Sankar 2-41)

Round Two of the Inter-County competition will be played on Tuesday (October 15) with Berbice versus Demerara at the GCC Ground, Bourda, and Essequibo against the GCB Select XI at the Lusignan ground, East Coast Demerara.

Both matches will bowl off at 09:30h.

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Last week, October 10, Sydney Amaliya Fraser took her oath as an attorney which she said unbelievably marked the end of a rigorous academic journey and the beginning of what is a promising legal career.

Her admission to the bar was not just a personal achievement but a significant milestone for her family who has been involved in the legal profession for 100 years.

In a candid interview with the News Room on Sunday, Sydney, the daughter of Senior Counsel Stephen Fraser, acknowledges that proud history but says her achievements are not without hard work as she now looks to carve out a legacy of her own.

“I learned on the day of my admission that it had been 100 years of Frasers at the bar.

“I always knew that my family had a legacy in law, but I think it was only then, when I heard that number, that I realised how integral this profession is to us. It means so much to carry on their legacy, and I hope to carve out one of my own,” she shared.

Sydney’s story is one of determination, passion, and the will to serve.

“I’m not just here as a placeholder from the Fraser family.

“I’m here as someone who intends to do something with the opportunities I’ve been given,” she said.

Sydney is keenly aware of the privileges she has enjoyed but wants people to also know of the challenges and responsibilities she has personally taken on in accomplishing this feat.

“Yes, I recognise the privileges I’ve had, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t have to put in the work,” she said.

Sydney’s academic accomplishments are impressive. Graduating with first-class honours from the University of the West Indies, she stood out in subjects close to her heart—international human rights and general law.

“I was fortunate to be the top student in several subjects I’m passionate about,” she said.

Sydney’s legal journey placed her on the Principal’s Honor Roll, a testament to her resilience and determination.

Her legal education took her beyond the classroom, as she participated in prestigious moot court competitions, including one at Harvard in Boston.

Beyond her academic success, Sydney has always been driven by a passion for human rights, particularly in advocating for vulnerable communities.

Her commitment to human rights is not just academic; it is personal.

“The law can be a powerful tool for change,” she explained.

“I want to use my legal knowledge and skills to give back to society, especially those who may not have a voice,” she said.

Sydney Fraser is admitted to the Bar in Guyana

While Sydney’s achievements are impressive, her journey was not without challenges. Reflecting on moments of doubt, she spoke about the struggles she faced, particularly during her final year of undergraduate studies.

“The hardest part was probably that third year, during the COVID pandemic,” she recalled.

“It completely threw everything into chaos. I wasn’t enjoying everything I was doing, and I had to ask myself, ‘Is it just this moment, or is it something I never wanted to do?’”

Despite these moments of uncertainty, Sydney pushed through.

“It wasn’t easy, but I realised those struggles were part of the process. They helped me grow and become the person I am today.”

Looking ahead, Sydney’s goals remain firmly rooted in making a positive impact. Her future plans also include a continued commitment to human rights advocacy.

As a new attorney, she is driven by the values of compassion, service, and justice.

Sydney Fraser is admitted to the Bar in Guyana

“I care about people,” she said. “I hope to make a change, and I believe that change is possible.”

Throughout her journey, Sydney’s faith has been a cornerstone of her strength.

“Faith is very important to me,” she said.

“There were times when I felt alone, when everything seemed to be going wrong, but I always knew that God would carry me through. You can do all the work in the world, but without faith, it’s nothing.”

As she steps into this new chapter, Sydney is not just a lawyer. She’s a young woman with a deep sense of purpose, committed to making a lasting impact on her community and beyond.

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