Dillon Abrams, 30, died after he lost control of his motorcycle and collided with a median along the Eccles Public Road, East Bank Demerara on Monday.
Police Headquarters reported that the pillion rider, a female is in critical condition with head injuries, a punctured lung, and a fractured right leg. She is admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital.
According to reports, Abrams was pronounced dead at the scene by Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs).
GRDB 18 – a new long grain high yielding variety of rice – was released for commercial cultivation in the country on Monday by Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha at Sebastian’s Farm, Nooten Zuil, East Coast Demerara.
The new variety stands out for its plant architecture, strong stems, high yield potential (that is, 7-9 tonnes per hectare) and resistance to blast. It is long, slender grain with good milling and cooking qualities, with research showing only 11 to 13 minutes required for cooking.
It has the ability to withstand delayed harvesting for 10-15 days, which means less losses for farmers when they do not get to reap the crop on time. Since the genetic composition of this Candidate Variety is different from all the other varieties, it would also minimise the risk of genetic vulnerability to diseases.
A section of the audience at Nooten Zuil
Chief Scientist Mahendra Persaud, the expert behind the initiative who conducted the research and development of the new variety, believes that the rice can stand up to the conditions that typically pose challenges to farmers. According to him, the team conducted more than 120 yield and farm trials.
“If you want something good, you have to develop it for yourself, you have to develop it for your farmers and we have done that….the entire team has put their hands on this variety. We have tried to mix different genetic backgrounds, local and foreign, and come up with something that will be useful to our farmers,” Persaud shared.
Minister Mustapha shared that within four years, about two more new varieties would be commissioned. He pointed out how prior to 2020, 36 bags per acre were being produced, as compared to the 40-42 bags today.
The minister said the government is committed to expanding the country’s markets to approximately 50 new ones globally. “We are not just coming to tell you as rice farmers that in 2030 we want to produce a million metric tons of rice and leave you at that. We will never leave you on your own. We will always work with you to develop this important industry.”
Food and Agriculture (FAO) Representative in Guyana Gillian Smith, told the News Room that the new variety has advantages from “farm to fork.” Farmers, for example, can reap later than they should and still get a good amount of yield. “This is a rice that actually is a high quality and it cooks faster than previous varieties. So that’s really exciting. It means that everybody along the food chain gets some advantage from this.”
Students of the Guyana School of Agriculture were on hand to witness to the launch, and Year Two diploma student Jemima Wilson shared that the variety is more resistant in terms of fighting climate change and other challenges farmers face. “Guyana is on the verge of achieving food security by 2030; we aim to be the bread basket for the Caribbean and in other parts, so this variety can help us.”
It is expected that this variety along with the GRDB 16 will occupy the majority of the farmlands across the country in the next few seasons.
The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural essay competition which is open to all Guyanese students countrywide. This initiative is designed to inspire young minds to explore the rapidly evolving energy sector and its impact on Guyana’s future.
Categories & Topics
Category 1: Forms 1 & 2
Topics:
If you were in charge of Guyana’s oil revenues, what would you spend it on to ensure a sustainable future and why?
Explore ways in which young people can play a role in building a better future for Guyana.
What makes Guyana the ideal tourism destination?
Category 2: Forms 3 and 4
Topics:
Consider the importance of community engagement in energy projects and how young people can facilitate greater local involvement.
Explore how Guyana can use its oil wealth to create a sustainable future for its people
With the worsening impacts of climate change, explore what key investments Guyana should make to protect its people and safeguard its economic future
Categories 3: Forms: 5 and CAPE
Topics:
Explore the significance of involving local communities in energy projects and how it can lead to more sustainable and inclusive energy development.
Discuss how the discovery of oil reserves has transformed Guyana’s economy and the potential long-term benefits and challenges it brings
Reflect on the future of Guyana’s energy sector and the potential role of young people in driving innovation and positive change.
Prizes
US$1000 for first place winners for all categories.
A US$10,000 scholarship will also be awarded to the first-place winner of Category 3 (Form 5 and CAPE).
US$500 and an iPad for second place winners for all categories.
US$250 and a cellular phone for third place winners for all categories.
NOTE: All prizes will be awarded to students on February 18, 2025, during the opening day of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo.
Guidelines:
Essays must be written by one participant only and must be the original work of the author.
Each submission should include a cover page with the following information: Essay title, name of participant, age, class, school, and contact information.
Entries must be written in English. Type-written submissions can be sent to conference@guyanenergy.gy. The subject of the email should be titled ‘Energy Essay’ OR submit your hand-written essay to Lot 97 Chandranagar Street, Prashad Nagar, Georgetown, Guyana.
For essays in Category One, the word count should be between 600 to 700 words; for Category Two, 800 to 1,000 words; and for Category Three, 1,000 to 1,200 words.
Essays must directly address the given topic without straying into unrelated areas.
Ensure your essay has a clear introduction, body, and conclusion with clear and concise language. Avoid overly complex sentences or vague terms.
Your essay should reflect your own insights and ideas, not just restate common knowledge or plagiarize phrases and ideas.
Participants are advised not to use ChatGPT or other AI-based tools to assist in writing their essays. The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo will employ advanced tools and techniques to ensure that all submissions are original and authentic. Any entries found to have been written with the assistance of AI tools will be disqualified.
Check for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors before submission to avoid losing marks.
All submissions must be made by December 31, 2024.
Scoring
Essays will be rated on a scale from 1 to 10 for Content/Focus/Vocabulary, 1 to 5 for Organization, and 1 to 5 for Language and Expression, with a maximum score of 20 points.
Entries will be disqualified if they do not follow the topic or exceed the word limit provided.
Good luck to all participants!
(Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo Press Release)
Last week, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), conducted a two-day “Training of Trainers” workshop for workers in the seabob sector. The workshop aimed to increase awareness on emerging local and international market requirements related to quality and safety of seabob products, from harvesting through to preparation. Seabob (Xiphopenaeus kroyeri), a shrimp species harvested from the Atlantic Ocean, is one of Guyana’s key exports, with the country being one of the world’s leading exporters.
Picture showing participants engaging demonstation on food safety handling of a cold chain (Photo: FAO)
This is the first in a series of planned trainings in this crucial area. The first cohort of about fifteen participants, included personnel from the Fisheries Department, Ministry of Agriculture, and Pritipaul Singh Investment (PSI), a leading private sector processing firm. Dr. Gillian Smith, FAO Representative, noted that this mix of public and private sector participants is important to ensure that stakeholders across the value chain have the right information to increase the opportunities for reaching new and demanding markets. The participation in the workshop also marks a step toward a long-term commitment to improving food handling and safety in seabob production.
Key focus areas of the workshop included a deeper understanding of food safety principles, hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), the importance of food safety standards for enhancing market access, as well as strategies to further reduce waste and minimize public health risks.
Trainers from CRFM commented that, before the end of this year, more training will be offered to other industry stakeholders and to interested vendors and fishers. The FISH4ACP project will also assist stakeholders in developing and implementing a comprehensive Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Strategy for the seabob value chain. This will help to drive a strategy to enhance safety across the industry, further reducing the risk of injury and illness to workers and fisherfolk along the seabob value chain.
These initiatives are part of the FISH4ACP Programme which is implemented by FAO and the seabob industry, with funding from the European Union (EU).
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 150th 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.
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].
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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