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Mahdia’s Ricardo Adams had the most runs (192) award compliments of Regal.

Troy Gonsalves, one of the inaugural champions of Eccles All-Stars, had the best economy rate (3.8), and his teammate Jonte Thomas had the Kwakaski highest strike rate. Both received $50,000 and a trophy.

Each of the semi-finalists also received $100,000 for their quarter-final wins, while the losing side received $30,000.

The Kares One Guyana T10 Blast also enjoys the support of Kares Engineering, Banks DIH Limited, Montra Restaurant and Lounge, Demerara Mutual, ETS, Metro Office and Computer Supplies, Jacobs’ Jewellery, Digital Technology, First Change Builders Inc, KFC Guyana, Hoosein’s Security Services, NEW GPC Inc., Building Expo 2024, Giftland OfficeMax, Sankar’s Auto Works, ENet, Avinash Contracting and Scrap Metal Inc., Trophy Stall, ANSA McAL Distribution, Camille’s Academy, R. Kisson Contracting Service, Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, RS53 RestoBar and Lounge, Samaroo Investments, and Coel’s Boutique.

FULL SCORECARDS: https://cricheroes.com/tournament/1078573/kares-one-guyana-t10-tapeball-blast-2024/matches/past-matches

 

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Minister Deodat Indar speaking at the handover ceremony (MoM Photo)

He continued, “In my time, there was no program like Men on Mission, so I’m pleased you reached out to them. His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Irfaan Ali,  and the People’s Progressive Party genuinely care about the poor. We’ve developed numerous programs in addition to what is already in place to assist those in need. Fire is a destroyer, but what comes after can be celebrated. I know fire destroyed your home, Mr. De Younge, but now you have a better one.”

Shervin De Younge, his wife, and their five children (three daughters and two sons) lost their home to a fire on September 6, 2023. At the time, one of his children was ill with dengue fever and unable to move. Quick action by his wife saved their children from the flames. Known in the region as a helpful and hardworking individual, Shervin fought to provide for his family despite job instability. During this challenging period, his children excelled academically, with one recently securing a place at the Anna Regina Secondary School. Reflecting on their journey, Shervin said, “It wasn’t easy, but standing here today, I can say that all the struggles were worth it. My wife stood by me like a rock, as did my children, even when things seemed hopeless.”

After reaching out to MOM with the support of the Regional Commander Superintendent and Vice Chairman of the Regional MOM Committee Khemraj Shivbaran, Shervin exercised patience throughout the process. He remarked, “The (MOM) Regional Chairman, numerous times I went to him. I was thinking sometimes if I’m boring him, I went there many times though he kept his cool. He never raised his voice, he never tried to find an excuse or have his secretary tell me that he was not in the office. Or when he’s on the phone calling someone to say, what can we do with this guy?”

Min. Deodat Indar, Regional Chairwoman Vilma DeSilva, MOM Executives, Shervin De Younge and his family, pose with key to the family’s new home (MoM Photo)

Today, Shervin and his family have a place they can truly call home. “I can’t forget to mention every other person in this community for all the help we received, I’m thankful so I’m saying on behalf of my family, I would like for this message to reach His Excellency that happy is not a word, overjoyed is not a word, ecstatic, is not a word, there’s not enough words to put in a nutshell of how we are feeling at this moment and how we will continue to feel every time we step into this beautiful home. So once again I say, thank you all. God bless you all. Thank you.”

Lieutenant Colonel Bhageshwar Murli, National MOM Coordinator, also spoke at the event, highlighting the importance of partnerships with the private sector. “One of our most important partners is the private sector, today KGM Security has donated a fridge, stove, and a chair set for Mr. De Younge and other private sector businesses have raised their hands to partner with us to make a difference.” Lt. Col. Murli also discussed the Youth Empowerment and Mentorship Program (YEMP) “Men on Mission primarily focuses on at-risk, underprivileged, and more importantly, men and boys, however, it has grown into, providing shelter, a home, and other needs we identify as we go to the various communities. Launched in Regions 9 and 4, with plans to expand to Regions 5, 6, and 3 is the YEMP programme that targets at-risk children, emphasising self-discipline and exposing them to activities beyond the traditional school environment, such as karate, and archery. We want to motivate them and let them know that there is another option, we’ve already enrolled one of the kids into Cricket Academy. So I say this to emphasise that the Men on Mission, initiated by His Excellency, Dr. Mohammed Irfaan Ali, demonstrates his compassion and belief in duty to the citizens of Guyana.” Murli said.

The newly built home and household appliances donated by KGM Security (MoM Photo)

The handover ceremony was attended by the Regional Commander Superintendent and Vice Chairman of the Regional MOM Committee Khemraj Shivbaran, Regional Chairman Vilma DeSilva, and MOM Executive Committee members Dr. Josh Khanhai and Mr. Roger Rogers, along with members of the community.

The Men on Mission initiative, through the vision of His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, continues to answer the call of those in need, focusing on mentorship and improving living conditions for the disabled, pensioners, victims of natural disasters or fires, and single mothers with more than three children to empower vulnerable communities across Guyana and foster a supportive environment for men.

(Men on Mission Media Release)

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Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie made the crucial breakthroughs when they removed Tristan Stubbs and Donovan Ferreira respectively, but then it was over to Romario Shepherd and Shamar Joseph to finish off.

Shepherd ended with 3-15 from his four overs and Joseph with a career-best 3-31. Between them they took South Africa’s chances of levelling the series from on track to derailed.

West Indies would have known that the total they posted was gettable after they pulled off the highest successful chase at the venue – 175 – two days ago and South Africa were off to a quick start.

Shamar Joseph had career-best figures of 3-31 (Photo: AFP/Getty Images)

They raced to 100 inside 10 overs but West Indies conceded only one boundary between 10th and 14th overs to force South Africa into making mistakes that ultimately cost them the game.

South Africa’s middle order will be a cause for concern after only one batter after No.3 got past 20 in a match where individual run-scoring accolades were scarce.

There were no half-centuries across the two teams but West Indies were clearly the better big-hitting side. They hit 13 sixes compared to South Africa’s six, which may be one marker of where the game was won.

Another is that West Indies scored 50 runs in their last five overs and the 47-run stand between Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford gave them the edge.

Sherfane Rutherford played a crucial hand in the death overs (Photo: AFP/Getty Images)

Hope floats and flies

After a match-winning 51 in the opening game, Shai Hope announced his intent in this match when he slog swept Bjorn Fortuin over midwicket to score his first boundary of the innings. Hope’s pull off Kwena Maphaka in the next over, which went between the wicketkeeper and short fine, opened up a scoring area in the V behind the stumps.

Alick Athanaze also exploited that area when he played Lizaad Williams late through third. West Indies finished the Powerplay on 43 for 1 before Hope’s best came out. He smashed Aiden Markram for back-to-back sixes over midwicket as South Africa’s captain turned the ball into him and Hope was able to hit with the wind.

Two more sixes came when he pulled Maphaka over cow corner and flicked Patrick Kruger over a wide fine leg to underline his preference for leg-side play. Hope scored 39 of his 41 runs on the leg side, and had a third fifty in four innings in his sights, before he reached for a wide Kruger delivery and was caught at deep point.

Kruger doubles-up

Hope was Kruger’s first T20I wicket and it only took two more balls before he had his second. After a change of ends, but with the same plan, Kruger struck with the first ball in the 12th over. He maintained a wide line outside off and Roston Chase was enticed into attempting a big shot.

He only got enough to find Maphaka on the edge of the point boundary, who took a good low catch to leave West Indies 94 for 3. Kruger is not South Africa’s first-choice allrounder, even in this squad, but has done enough to keep Wiaan Mulder on the bench and perhaps even edge out Donovan Ferreira.

Reeza’s return

The last ball of Hosein’s opening over was not particularly short, but Reeza Hendricks pulled it for four over midwicket for the first boundary of South Africa’s reply. And it was as though a switch had flipped.

Hendricks went on to hit a wide ball from Matthew Forde over point, a full delivery through the covers and then seemed to do nothing more than attempt a back-foot defensive block but timed it well enough to get past mid-off for four more. His coup de grâce came against Chase, who he hit for 22 runs including back-to-back sixes either side of the wicket to give South Africa fifty inside four overs, and 71 in the Powerplay albeit that he fell on the penultimate ball.

Hendricks under-edged Romario Shepherd onto his stumps and was out for 44 but showed signs that he was back to his best. In 11 innings before this one, Hendricks had only got past 40 once and though he would have been disappointed not to get a half-century, he set up the chase well.

Hosein has South Africa on the ropes

Hosein’s first two overs – at the start of the innings – cost 17 runs and he was brought back in the 14th, with South Africa in control. They were 125 for 3 after 13 with Tristan Stubbs and Rassie van der Dussen both in and scoring quickly.

Hosein made a crucial breakthrough, that of Stubbs by foxing him in flight. Stubbs tried to loft a slow, flighted ball over long-off but did not get enough on it and was caught by substitute fielder Fabian Allen. Pace-off also did Donovan Ferreira in, as Motie had him stumped in the next over, but it was Hosein’s final delivery that put South Africa’s hopes to bed.

Rassie van der Dussen tried to him over midwicket but only made contact with the inside-half of the bat and was caught by Shamar. South Africa were 138 for 6 after 16 overs and needed 42 runs off 24 balls. Shamar and Shepherd took South Africa out of reach and cleaned up the tail before Forde finished off the match. (ESPNcricinfo)

 

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Forty-year-old Anthony Havescome, known as ‘Pandit,’ died shortly after the incident.

However, the police did not list Lawrence as one of the injured victims in their official report.

The shooting took place around 05:30 hrs near V’s Delight. The owner of the business, Keon Aaron, a 37-year-old businessman, had hosted an ‘All Black’ party for the second anniversary of his business, which was stopped by the police.

According to the police, the businessman said that while some people left the party, a few others remained in front of his business.

While checking off his bar, he heard several loud explosions and then noticed a dark-colored, heavily-tinted car speeding off in a western direction. He saw the men with what appeared to be blood on their bodies and assisted in placing them in vehicles to be transported to the hospital.

Hours later, investigators recovered the car used in the crime. The vehicle was allegedly stolen from a woman minutes before the shooting.

The shooting occurred on D’Urban Street, Georgetown

Police Headquarters said investigators, acting on information received, went to Manatee Place, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown, around 09:30 hrs. Upon arrival, police observed a black Toyota Premio motor car, without a number plate, parked on the eastern carriageway of Manatee Place.

The vehicle was examined, and the registration number PAC 8364 was found engraved on the windscreens.

The police added that the vehicle was processed, and eleven 9mm spent shells, along with one .223 spent shell, were found in the front and back seats of the car. Two suspected bullet holes were also seen in the right back passenger door, and what appeared to be a graze from a bullet on the left side of the back of the car.

During further investigation, the police said the car’s owner, Coleen Burrowe, a 33-year-old businesswoman, was contacted and interviewed. According to the police, the woman said that around 04:00 hrs on Saturday, she was driving east along D’Urban Street, Georgetown, with a friend and two cousins.

Two of the injured men

While at D’Urban and Victor Streets, the woman claimed she felt an urgent need to urinate, so she stopped the car. During this time, she was approached by two men on a white XR motorcycle. The pillion rider dismounted the motorcycle, held her at gunpoint, and demanded that she hand over the car.

In fear for her life, the woman and the other occupants exited the car, and the suspect made his escape. The woman then went to the East La Penitence Police Station to make a report.

As the investigation continued, the scene was processed, and twenty-nine 9mm spent shells, one live suspected 9mm round, four metal fragments, and six projectiles were recovered.

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