Yearly Archives: 2024

Guyana Cricket Board salutes Sir Clive Lloyd on his conferral with the Order of the Caribbean Community Aug 01, 2024 Sports Kaieteur Sports – “The quintessential statesman who continues to receive outstanding awards and accolades from around the world 39 years after the curtain fell on his illustrious playing career,” Those were the words of President of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB), Mr. Bissoondyal Singh, in an invited comment on son of the soil Sir Clive Hubert Lloyd’s conferral with the Order of the Caribbean Community (OCC), the Region’s exclusive award. Sir Clive Lloyd with the World Cup trophy. The Order of the Caribbean Community award has been described as a “celebration of excellence among the peoples of the Region. Honourees represent the interest of their Nation States and the Region in the wider international arena and by their service craft a niche for the Caribbean in the international community. Sir Clive is the second Guyanese after Sir Shridath Ramphal (1992) to be awarded the OCC and also the fourth cricketer after Sir Garfield Sobers (1998), Mr. Brian Charles Lara (2008) and Sir Viv Richards (2022). Sir Clive has added his name to a select group of distinguished West Indians who have contributed outstandingly to regional development. The President, Executives and Members of the GCB join the nation in congratulating Sir Clive Lloyd on being the recipient of this prestigious accord at the recently-held 47th Regular Meeting of the Heads of Government of CARICOM. Our modest and soft-spoken national hero has once again added to his expanding honour roll which includes his Knighthood in January 2022 from the Duke of Cambridge Prince William at Windsor Castle and his induction into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2019. In his international playing days, Sir Clive Lloyd blazed a trail of outstanding achievements from 1966 to 1985 during which time he played 110 test matches, was captain in 74 of the matches winning 36 of those matches making him the most successful captain in West Indies Cricket; this included a sequence of 26 tests without a loss including 11 consecutive victories. His highest score of 242 not out was among his 19 test centuries. Sir Clive’s crowning moment was on June 21, 1975 when as captain he held aloft the Presidential Trophy presented to him by Prince Phillip of England after West Indies had defeated Australia by 17 runs at Lord’s to win the inaugural One-Day World Cup (60 overs) in what was described as the longest day in cricket. Sir Clive also played and made an indelible mark for 20 seasons with Lancashire in English County Cricket and was captain for 5 of those seasons. He was also outstanding for Guyana in Regional First-Class Cricket and was captain when Guyana in 1983 became the first territory to win both the four-day and the one-day titles in a Regional Season. After his playing days, Sir Clive served as an ICC Match Referee and in 2008 was appointed Chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee. The GCB is once again proud of yet another achievement by our legendary cricket hero on his conferral of the OCC and takes the opportunity to congratulate him and wish him the very best. Related Similar Articles

Jockey Paul Delph eyeing fourth win at Guyana Cup Aug 01, 2024 Sports Jockey Paul Delph won the first ever Guyana Cup in 2007. Kaieteur Sports – Paul Delph is the first jockey to win a Guyana Cup feature event back in the inaugural event in 2007. Delph piloted Ice Follies of the Jagdeo Racing Stables and he recorded wins in 2012 and 2014 with Ellies Vision and CP Got Even respectively. The 16th running of the Guyana Cup, which is set for August 11th, will be one where Delph will want to script history, becoming the second jockey to win four Guyana Cups. Currently, Colin Ross is the only jockey with four wins in the prestigious Guyana Cup. According to Paul Delph, who is known among his peers as Lil Paul, he said he is looking forward for a good day where he will be eyeing his fourth Guyana Cup feature race win. “You need some luck on the day. All the horses are working well ahead of the Guyana Cup. As a jockey, you have to exercise a lot. That is the main thing, fitness is important,” Paul said. Paul disclosed that he carries a weight of 110lb and he eats the right food. The Guyana Cup will be the biggest event ever in the history of Guyana’s horse racing, and Paul is excited to win big. Meanwhile, Jockey Ross, who won his first Guyana Cup in 2008, has since recorded wins in 2017, 2018 and 2022. With his current form and knowledge, Ross is tipped to become the first jockey to five Guyana Cup wins. The 16th running of the Guyana Cup is organized by the Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing and more than 40 million Guyana dollars in cash being paid. Last year’s Guyana Cup saw a total purse of $24 million. According to organizers, the 2024 Guyana Cup will certainly be the biggest, and the day will be packed with side attractions. The first-ever fun park is set to ignite the Rising Sun Turf Club, where kids will witness a parading bar on spot, and multiple stages will be set up across the venue. The biggest DJ competition will also ignite Rising Sun Turf Club where top DJs will battle for supremacy. Ten races are listed on the provisional programme, and entries are open, and will close on August 3. No late entries will be accepted at this year’s Guyana Cup. In addition to the feature event, which will run at approximately 1800 metres, other races on the provisional card include: the 1600-metre derby, 1000-metre Sprint Classic, the 1000-metre two-year-old, 1000-metre F1 class, the 1600-metre H1 class, the 1400-metre J & Lower, 1400-metre K Class, 1400-metre L Class and 1400-metre non-earners. Related Similar Articles

Golden Stars to tackle Buxton tomorrow in EDFA Men’s Senior League Football  Aug 01, 2024 Sports Kaieteur News – The East Demerara Football Association (EDFA) Senior Men’s League, which commenced on Sunday last at the National Training Centre (NTC) in Providence, saw a disappointing appearance from Golden Grove-based Golden Stars Football team, losing 2-1 in the opener against Airy Hall. The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) President, Wayne Forde attended the opening ceremony at NTC marking the start of the exciting 2024 league. The league witness a fiery start to the competition, in the opening match between Mahaicony-based Airy Hall and Golden Stars and saw Airy Hall edging out The Stars with a 2-1 scoreline. Elton Amsterdam struck early for Airy Hall in the 7th minute, but Joshua Harper managed the equalizer for Golden Stars in the 30th minute. The match-winner came late when Daniel Blair netted Airy Hall’s second goal of the evening in the 84th minute to seal the 2-1 victory. The league action will resume tomorrow (Friday) evening at Buxton Ground with an exciting doubleheader. At 19:00 hours, BV Triumph United will face off against Mahaica Determinators, followed by a clash between home team Buxton Stars and Golden Stars. Related Similar Articles

GGA Annual General Meeting set for August 21 Aug 01, 2024 Sports Paramaribo Golf Club and Guyana Golf Association partnered to host events during the last year. Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Golf Association (GGA) is pleased to announce that it will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 21, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the Scout Association Ground on Woolford Avenue. The AGM provides an important opportunity for members and stakeholders of the GGA to review the past year’s activities, discuss strategic plans, and address any pertinent issues affecting the sport of golf in Guyana. Parts of the Agenda will see, Opening Remarks, Welcoming and introduction by the GGA president Aleem Hussain, approval of Minutes, Review and approval of the minutes from the previous AGM. President’s Report which entails an overview of the year’s activities, achievements, and challenges. Treasurer’s Report, Presentation of the financial statements and budget for the upcoming year. Committee Reports with Updates from various committees, including junior development, tournament organization, and membership. Election of Officers – Election of new officers for the coming term. Strategic Plan Discussion along with the presentation and discussion of the strategic plan for the growth and development of golf in Guyana. Also, an open forum for members to provide feedback, suggestions and ask questions. The GGA encourages all members to attend this important meeting to contribute to the future of golf in Guyana. For more information or to confirm attendance in person or via Zoom, please contact Al Wilson at 656-9475. Related Similar Articles

KEVIN ‘2Feet’ Joseph / Team 13 U23 Basketball Semifinals on tonight Aug 01, 2024 Sports Part of last Saturday’s action that determined the last four teams in the tournament. Kaieteur Sports – Tonight the semifinals in the Kevin ‘2Feet’ Joseph / Team 13 Under23 basketball competition will be played at the Amelia’s Ward Hard Court. In the first semifinal game scheduled for 6.30pm Block 22 Flames, who failed to show against Retrieve Raiders in their preliminary round, and lost via a walkover, will now try to win on court and book a place in the final. The other semifinal is set for 8.30pm and the Victory Valley Royals, the only unbeaten team in the tournament, will face the challenge of Amelia’s Ward Jets who they defeated 42-39 when the two teams played each other in the round robin. In the latest results, Victory Valley Royals overcame Central Mackenzie Kings, 69-55, last Saturday night to have an unbeaten record in round robin play and topped the point’s standings in what was the final game in the preliminary round involving five clubs. Earlier, Retrieve Raiders won against Amelia’s Ward Jets, 59-51. Royals’ Kobe Tappin top scored with 24 points and Godwin George had nine points. The best scorer for Kings was Joe Warner with 11 points.For the Raiders’ victory, Shemar Savoury scored a game high 26 points and Damian Vincente hit in nine. Joel Benjamin with 14 points and Stephan George 12, were their best players for Jets. Last Friday Retrieve Raiders won via a walkover over Block 22 Flames. In the other game, Jets defeated Central Mackenzie Kings, 47-35, as Stephen George netted 10 points, and Tyreese Arthur did likewise for the Kings scoring 10 points. Eliminated, were the Kings club, with the other four reaching the semifinals. Trophies and medals are on offer for the top clubs. Related Similar Articles

Liberty, will it ever be for this country?  Aug 01, 2024 Features / Columnists, The GHK Lall Column Kaieteur News – Emancipation!  Man was born to be free.  There had to be an Emancipation Day because men made slaves of other men.  From fetters to freedom.  From the removal of shackles to the richness of a soaring of the spirit.  It was what was meant to be.  From day one.  From Egypt and Moses to Babylon and Cyrus to America and Lincoln, the whips were stilled, and men thrilled to the joy of liberty at last.  Free as a bird, free as a whiff of cool summer’s eve air.  August 1 is a day at long last of human dignity; one that came about due to the infamy of slavery.  Regrettably, August 1, is now a day trampled by more human notoriety and indignities right here in Guyana. GHK Lall The oil came and the thoughts were that the drudgery and economic misery of the Guyanese people would fade slowly at first, then more quickly with each passing year, to its rightful place over the horizon.  Never to return.  Instead of Guyana’s oil wealth, the inheritance of all Guyanese, being used to free them, it is being misused by leaders to squeeze them into a corner and keep them locked up there.  There is enough oil to deliver the kind of economic emancipation that belongs to every single citizen of this country.  but only if it is managed honestly.  It has not been so.  Which leader, what kind of government thinker, where does one find a government that drafts an oil fund bill to be finalized into law, and leaves out a penalty for stealing or any other kind of wrongdoing with the people’s oil money?  It is freedom from imprisonment (emancipation) for some in government who oversee, who participate, in misdeeds of this kind.  It is slavery for those not so doggedly dishonest as even to think of tampering with the money that must be shared with others. The oil money, as small as it is, could still mean something, make a difference, in the lives of Guyanese on the lower rungs of the economic ladder.  But those in charge of the money, the decision-makers in the sitting government, have abandoned ideas pertaining to fairness, equity, and the inclusivity that should be prioritized. To make this country be the real country that it should be but has never even tried to be.  National leaders have talked about it, promised it, but are yet to deliver it.  PPP is one pea in that pod, the PNC is another.  The arrival of oil should have eradicated the economic gaps; wise leaders would have seen to that, worked ethically and industriously to arrive there.  They haven’t; and they do not even bother to justify their actions anymore.  The preference is to deliver broadsides to those who tell leaders how naked they are, and why more people are not pointing to their shame.  Guyanese reality is that the rich have become superrich, the usual mass of poor grown larger and poorer.  An amputating cost of living regime, with ever-increasing prices for food and most other necessities of life, has buried struggling citizens deeper, pushed them farther back.  This is not the long-awaited for, glorious, emancipation promised by oil.  This is of Guyana’s political leaders in the PPP Government, and to a lesser degree in the PNC opposition, consenting to serve in the enslavers’ kitchen and leave their people to fend for themselves.  When trust is betrayed, then confidence flees.  And when both of those are lost by the expectant in an oil-producing country, then what is the result if not this new man-made slavery that disguises itself as capitalism’s prosperity and oil democracy. Emancipation!  The PPP Government makes a big production out of it, how much they would do to make that happen from the oil.  The PNC Opposition is at a lower level of brightness.  If one or the other were true to their public postures and verbal productions, then Guyanese would be more than the richest people in the world.  Guyanese would be the economically freest, they would be the proud owners of what is unfettered and unfazed by any circumstances.  Leaders wouldn’t have a need to manipulate their minds, or massage their memories, to the point that all they see are internal enemies.  The coming of oil has driven Guyanese to line themselves up one against the other.  Some cheap, sleazy cult leader turns on a switch and all the lights go off in many Guyanese heads.  It is a frightening picture of citizens openly and readily enslaving themselves. August 1 should not be a day of singular celebration for Guyanese of African descent only.  Universal emancipation compels its celebration by all freedom loving people.  The experts scattered across the globe say that Guyanese are on top of the world.  Somebody should explain to half of them (to me) why their feet are fastened in the dungeon.  If our feet are cemented, riveted, to the floor, then how can our heads soar to heights that are rightly ours?  We try too hard, and we could split ourselves in two. Oil slavery.  Callous and cunning leadership slaveries.  It is August 1, and every Guyanese should be first in line.  Now, there is an Emancipation Day to remember!  A dream or a damnation?  Yet, this is the jarring reality of the Guyanese condition on this August 1, Emancipation Day in the year of our Lord.  He is taking a nap.  We must rest our chains, ease our fears, ignore our pains, rise above it all in the grace of a spirit that cannot be defeated.  Emancipation will come.  Guyanese must find a way to overcome.  We shall overcome! (The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper.) Related Similar Articles

Emancipation Day Aug 01, 2024 Editorial Kaieteur News – Today Guyana observes Emancipation Day which commemorates the abolition of slavery in 1834. Emancipation Day is also observed in many former European colonies in the Caribbean and areas of the United States and Canada on various dates in honour of enslaved people of African descent and other forms of slavery. The Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 which abolished slavery throughout most of the British Empire came into force the following year on 1 August 1834. But only slaves under the age of six were freed. Former slaves over the age of six were re-designated as apprentices and were required to work 40 hours per week without pay, as part of their compensation payment to their former owners. Full emancipation was finally achieved at midnight on July 31, 1838. The commemoration of Emancipation Day on August 1, 1838 is an important day for Guyana. It is a day when Guyanese, mostly Afro-Guyanese, celebrate the freedom of their African ancestors and the beginning of the Guyanese nation. It ended an era of the dehumanization, brutalization and cultural destruction of man by man. The institution of slavery lasted for more than 400 years. It was the most inhumane in the history of mankind. It was a phenomenon that spanned the globe. Slavery was organized and executed by Europeans in pursuit of the accumulation of wealth and the development of Europe. Slavery brought affluence to the nations of Europe and North America; poverty and underdevelopment to the Caribbean, Africa, parts of Asia and other regions of the world. It resulted in the disparity in wealth between the rich and poor countries. Emancipation not only ended slavery in Guyana, it also sparked several radical changes in the social, political, economic and cultural life of the country. It was responsible for the arrival of the other racial groups who were brought to Guyana as indentured servants from India, China, Madeira (Portugal) and other parts of Europe to replace the African labour force on the sugar plantations. Emancipation had a positive effect on the development of towns and villages in the country. It created the opportunity for the development of modern villages and towns inhabited by the majority of Guyanese today. It was the dawn of a new era that gave birth to the trade union movement, the liberation of trade, the development and the opening of the hinterland by pork knockers. The civil service was born and the setting-up of artesian shops and small businesses created new communities. Many earned a living through the planting of cash crops while others with skills were employed.Emancipation was once a week-long celebration of cultural activities, festivals, concerts, parades, galas and a wreath-laying ceremony as a tribute to the ancestors. Today it is confined to a day. Most of the festivities before this year were organised by the Africa Cultural and Development Organization (ACDA) and the Cuffy 250 group with the common goal of promoting African culture and to educate the nation about history of slavery and its impact on the country. Every year, ACDA would choose a country from Africa as part of the festival since most Afro-Guyanese do not know their ancestral country.  Happy Emancipation Day to all. Related Similar Articles