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GBA to upgrade U-16 Programme to National level Sep 08, 2024 Sports Kaieteur Sports – Following the acquisition of a new boxing ring via the office of the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport, the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) will now expand their monthly existing u-16 programme to a national platform. GBA President, Steve Ninvalle The initiative, which is staged twice per month, is the backbone of the entity’s developmental thrust. The acquisition of the new ring will allow the association to utilise the older equipment to be transported to the various venues. Vergenoegen will serve as the next location for the event on September 21st, with Linden slated to host the initiative two weeks later. Similarly, Berbice is scheduled to take centre stage following the conclusion of the Linden date. Meanwhile, the decision to conduct the event on a national scale was further boosted by the announcement of the 16th boxing facility in the form of VS Fitness Gym in the Soesdyke area. GBA President Steve Ninvalle said, “The acquisition of a new ring via the Government of Guyana allows the association to continue its developmental work on a national scale. The GBA will now be afforded the opportunity to utilise the older ring to stage events specifically of a developmental nature in different regions, which will benefit the respective communities and regions. This in turn will translate to the expansion of the local talent pool, further increasing and expanding the competitive market locally, which is the main source of our continued success regionally.” He further said, “By the same token, the increase in the sport’s infrastructure as in the case of the Soesdyke facility is another indication of the sport’s growing importance and popularity. This is the 16th facility that is affiliated with the association and will provide the avenue for not only the unearthing of talents from uncharted territories for the national grid but a platform for improvement in the overall health and wellness of the community and the outlying areas. The GBA will continue in its mandate to provide the necessary support and facilities for the continued development of the discipline.” Related Similar Articles

WDFA Senior League kicks off today at Uitvlugt ground Sep 08, 2024 Sports GFF distributes footballs to participating Clubs for this year’s WDFA Football League Kaieteur Sports – The highly anticipated West Demerara Football Association (WDFA) Men’s Senior League, sanctioned by the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), is set to kick off today at the Uitvlugt ground. This marks the beginning of one of Region Three’s most exciting football competitions, with eight teams from across West Demerara competing for the 2024 title. In a demonstration of its commitment to the development of club football, the GFF took the opportunity to support the league by distributing official match balls to the participating teams. This initiative highlights the importance of grassroots football in the country, allowing players to showcase their skills and further grow the sport across Guyana. GFF Technical Director Bryan Joseph, who attended the opening ceremony, emphasized that this initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen football infrastructure throughout the country. “Grassroots and club football form the foundation of our national football program,” Joseph explained. “This Senior League plays a crucial role in identifying emerging talent and ensuring they have the resources to succeed. Providing quality equipment, such as footballs, is just one way we are supporting local associations.” This year’s edition of the WDFA Men’s Senior League is expected to be particularly thrilling, with each team determined to claim the championship. The atmosphere at the Uitvlugt ground will be buzzing as Pouderoyen Football Club (FC) faces off against Eagle FC in the opening match at 2:00 p.m., setting the stage for a fiercely competitive season. Later in the day, Uitvlugt Warriors FC will take on Beaver’s FC in another eagerly awaited matchup. Looking ahead, the WDFA Men’s Senior League is expected to continue growing in stature. As the competition progresses over the coming weeks, fans can look forward to top-tier football and many unforgettable moments. Related Similar Articles

“West Side won’t be the best side at President’s Cup,” says J’s Racing Stable Sep 08, 2024 Sports Mapa Do Brasil Kaieteur Sports – As the excitement builds for the upcoming President’s Cup on September 22, 2024, at Rising Sun Turf Club, J’s Racing Stable is determined to make a significant mark in the sport of kings. Fresh off the most prestigious race in Guyana, finishing second in the Guyana Cup to the impressive Brazilian-bred Olympic Kremlin from Slingers Racing Stable, J’s is on the accelerator to elevate their status in horse racing. Owner Jermaine Sripal emphasizes his competitive spirit, stating, “When entering into any business or sport, I have to come out on top, and get there as fast as possible.” He acknowledges his personal friendship with Javed, the owner of the Guyana Cup winner from Slingers Racing Stable but remains confident that the President’s Cup will see the crown snatched from Slingers stable and returned to Berbice—not Region 5, but directly to New Amsterdam, Region 6. In a bold move to secure victory, J’s Racing Stable has imported two top-class Grade 1 Brazilian horses, Mapa Do Brasil and Companheiro Lea, to compete alongside their established runners. This strategic move aims to increase their chances significantly in both the President’s Cup and the Sprint on the day’s card. Companheiro Lea Among the lineup from J’s Stable is the crowd favorite and Horse of the Year 2023, Spankhurst, making a highly anticipated return to the track. Joining him is stable mate Nova Sol, who also showcased his talent with a commendable second place in the Guyana Cup. The combination of local owners and international imports sets the track for an exciting day of racing at Rising Sun Turf Club, home of the Guyana Cup. Notably, Mapa Do Brasil and Olympic Kremlin share a very competitive history, having raced together in Brazil on multiple occasions. Earlier this year, before Guyana Cup winner Olympic Kremlin was imported to Guyana, Mapa Do Brasil emerged victorious against Olympic Kremlin once before. This connection adds an intriguing layer to the upcoming race day, sparking curiosity about how these horses will perform in the new environment. With a strategic mix of experience and fresh talent, J’s Racing Stable is not just aiming for a strong showing; they are gunning for the top. As the President’s Cup draws nearer, all eyes will be on J’s and their impressive stable of horses. Will they prove that “West Side” isn’t the best side after all? Only time will tell as the race unfolds. Related Similar Articles

RHT NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Cricket team to spearhead celebration Sep 08, 2024 Sports RHTYSC secretary Hilbert Foster hands over items to Rose Hall Town Clerk Natasha Griffith Rose Hall Town 54th Anniversary – 1970 to 2024… Kaieteur Sports – Rose Hall Town,  Guyana’s smallest town would be a buzz of activities between the 14th to the 22nd of September as the town celebrates 54 years of attaining this status of Township. Rose Hall became a Township on the 20th of September 1970 under the leadership of Mr. Hubert Patrick Benn and over the years has developed into a modern business center in the ancient county. The small Township has a population of about 20,000 residents and is the home to award-winning clubs, Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club and St Francis Committee developers. The calendar of activities starts on the 14th of September under the theme simply the best and has been coordinated by members of the RHTYSC NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour under  21 and first division teams. Members of the club and Town council would start the week of activities with the live TV program on NTN 26.  On Sunday the 15th there would be a cross-country race for attractive prices with dozens of athletes expected to participate while the Rose Hall Town Poonai Pharmacy under 13 team would play Guymine later in the same day at the Area H ground. Other activities for the anniversary planned by the NAMILCO cricket teams are an Essay competition for primary and secondary school students, A poster competition for all levels of schools, a basketball competition, a six-a-side football competition, an evening of music with the Guyana police force musical band, medical outreach, inter secondary school 10/10 tournament, Say no to drugs and alcohol March, pictorial exhibition, kiddies fun session, launching of RHT historical leaflet, tribute to outstanding residents, tribute to the long-serving municipality workers and honoring of the townships top grade 6 and CSEC students. Other planned activities include presenting the Coral Thrim  University of Guyana scholarship to a student while six students would be given the Zabeeda/Sherina Haniff Memorial educational bursary award. The RHTYSC would also be renaming the bowlers’ run-up at each end after four of its greatest players. The northern end would be the Royston and Esan Crandon bowling end while the southern end would bear the name of Assad Fudadinand Kevin Sinclair. The Rose Hall council is also working along with St Francis to organize an evening of gospel music and an afternoon of reflection with all the residents of the Township. The Township is currently being prepared for the activities with employees of the council placing dozens of national flags on posts across the town. The activities will be held under the patronage of senior government Minister Dr.Ashni Singh and the organizers are also working on erecting an ‘I love Rose Hall Town’ monument in the town before the end of the year. RHYSC secretary Hilbert Foster stated that the Rose Hall Town NAMILCO teams are mandated by the club’s management to organize the 54th anniversary celebration after Mayor, Dave Budoohad, approached the club for assistance to mark the anniversary. The club has established a special committee to oversee the calendar of activities under the leadership of Foster. Assistance has been received from several individuals and companies including Minister Collin Croal, Minister Zulfikar Mustafa, Guyana Breweries Inc, Guyana Beverage Company, Armco construction, J’s printery, Metro Office Supplies, Office Express, Coral Thrim, Region 6 Vice Chairman Zamal Hussain, Mohamed Raffik, I and R Construction, Bhesam Ramnauth Plumbing, Factory Price, Alim Shaw, NAMILCO, A.Allys and Sons, Danzie Store, Mohamed Alimed, Jermaine Bagot Construction  Firm, Davindra Persaud Construction, NTN Ch26, NCN Ch15, Bakewell, Deputy Commissioner Ravi Budram, Raymond  Haniff, Attorney at law Adrian Anamayah and Ramoo Funeral Home. The RHT NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour teams are sponsored by the National Milling Company of Agricola. Related Similar Articles

Royals close out thriller at Waner Park Sep 08, 2024 Sports Dinuth Wellalage (2R) and Rovman Powell (R) of Barbados Royals celebrate the dismissal of Sherfane Rutherford of Saint Kitts and Nevis Patriots (Getty Images) Kaieteur Sports – Nyeem Young kept his composure at the death as Barbados Royals broke the hearts of St Kitts & Nevis Patriots with a thrilling two-wicket victory in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The Royals appeared set for a crushing win when they reduced the Patriots to 0/3 before weathering a rapid 82-run partnership between Wanindu Hasaranga and Mikyle Louis. After restricting the Patriots to 153/8 at Warner Park, the Royals lost Rahkeem Cornwall and Quinton de Kock early and the match was at a knife’s edge throughout a nerve-jangling chase. Needing eight runs off the last over bowled by Ryan John, the Royals’ nerves heightened when Jason Holder fell off the first ball after a superb catch at deep backward square by Josh Clarkson. But Young luckily inside edged to the boundary off the third ball before smashing a brilliant six over mid off on the penultimate delivery as the Royals won consecutive games to start the season It was their fifth straight victory against the Patriots, who are at the foot of the table with just one win. The Patriots made a poor start after being sent in to bat when their top three batters were dismissed for ducks – the first time that has occurred in CPL history. Spinner Maheesh Theekshana started the carnage on the second ball of the innings when he pinned Evin Lewis lbw. Two balls later Theekshana produced a cracking delivery that spun sharply and through the defences of Kyle Mayers, who trudged off in disbelief. The Patriots lost their third wicket when Andre Fletcher was lbw to Dunith Wellalage before the match suddenly flipped through a counterattack from Hasaranga and Louis as the Royals suddenly struggled for control amid an onslaught. Naveen-ul-Haq was on the receiving end and leaked 16 runs to cap a madcap PowerPlay. But Louis holed out in the ninth over leading to another collapse where the Patriots also lost Sherfane Rutherford and Hasaranga in the space of six balls. It could have been worse for the Patriots when Clarkson was given out lbw to Theekshana before he successfully reviewed. Clarkson struggled to get going, but batted through to the end and received support from John who smacked 29 off 14 balls. Just like the Patriots, the Royals lost a wicket on the second ball after Mayers knocked over Cornwall for a duck. Speedster Anrich Nortje had compatriot de Kock wincing in pain after a blow to the body before the batter hit back with a six over fine leg. De Kock was cleaned bowled in the fifth over by Mayers, who had patiently persisted around the wicket. Wellalage battled calmly through the middle overs before Young’s late heroics sealed a thrilling triumph for the Royals. Related Similar Articles

Wakenaam and VNS Over-40 to clash on Sunday in T20 fixture Sep 08, 2024 Sports Kaieteur Sports – Wakenaam and VNS Cricket Club will clash in an Over-40 T20 fixture on Sunday at the Wakenaam Community Center ground, Good Success. Mustak Mohamed The match is being sponsored by Mustak Mohamed and Khemraj Surujpaul, will bowl off at 13:00hrs and a keen contest is anticipated. The Wakenaam side will be led by Mustak Mohamed and includes the likes of Zameer Zaman, Seon Venture, Jaggernauth Manbodh, Wazir Khan and Gladewin Henry Snr. Mohan Chatram will spearhead VNS CC with support from Kennard Lewis, Unnis Yusuf, Aditya Kadarnauth, Davindra Ramdihal, Parsuram Jairam and Karnesh Gopie. Captain of the Wakenaam team, Mohamed, said his boys are confident despite little prepraration due to the recent inclement weather and is urging the fans to show support. Teams; Wakenaam Over-40-Mustak Mohamed (C) , Jaggernauth Manbodh, Cleon Venture, Seon Venture, Mahase Ramnarine, Zameer Zaman, Wazeer Mlohamed, Siddiq Mohamed, Wazir Khan, Heera Sukram , Gladewin Henry Snr., Kamal Khan, Nazeer Mohamed , Vijay Persaud, Nokta Moses, Safraz Mohamed  and Beesham Moses. Khemraj Surujpaul (Manager), Zaheer Mohamed (Coach). VNS CC- Mohan Chatram (C ), Davindra Ramdihal, Kennard Lewis, Bernard Lewis, Doodnauth Dhanraj , Michael Richardson, Parsuram Jairam, Leorayan Ramlakhan, Unnis Yusuf, Aditya Kadarnauth, Rajiv Kadarnauth and Karnesh Gopie. Related Similar Articles

Grand GDP: thanks Exxon, bigger thanks to Guyana’s grand viziers Drs. Jagdeo, Ali Sep 08, 2024 Features / Columnists, The GHK Lall Column Hard Truths by GHK Lall Kaieteur News – It’s time for drooling, a lush celebration of Guyana’s GDP for the first half of 2024.  The last time I recall coming across a GDP of 49.6%, well, I can’t remember.  Not even China at the peak of its economic trajectory came close.  I am boxing my head about whether those rampaging Asian Tigers-Singapore, South Korea and company-in their heyday were in proximity of a half year GDP of 49.6%, and come up empty. I give credit where it is due: a big thank you to Exxon.  Who said that crass oil company capitalists were ruthless and voracious?  But the biggest thank you is due the PPP Government best personified in the turkey trot combo of President Dr. Irfaan Ali and Oil Viceroy Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo.  Here is something to think about folks. If Drs. Ali and Jagdeo had found their onions, and lurched forward with skill and wisdom (and loads of courage), to change that odious 2016 oil contract, where would Guyana’s GDP be?  At the remote end, Exxon may have packed up their bags, disconnected their hoses, and caught the next American Airlines flight back to Spring, Texas (while billing Guyana for it).  Local GDP would have most likely been creeping around in the low single digits.  On the other hand, had the Ali-Jagdeo leadership tag team delivered on their sworn word to deal with that dastardly 2016 oil contract, Guyana’s GDP would have climbed deeper into the stratosphere.  A mere 2% more (4% total) in royalty negotiated, with a less burdensome cost recovery regime would have blown up all the conventional GDP numbers favored in the halls of academy.  A new textbook would have been written with some new formula to measure this GDP monster in Guyana. GHK Lall Yeah, Guyana’s GDP is a monster.  But it is our monster to be coddled and cherished.  My hang-up is why is it that with such a monstrous GDP (thanks to Exxon, Ali, and Jagdeo) that the rank-and-file in Guyana are forced to live like midgets?  The bigger and more warming the GDP number, the smaller and colder Guyanese are.  Where’s the beef, Dr. Bharrat?  Now if that is offensive to his godless sensitivities, I apologize and respectfully redirect the question to Excellency Ali, who should have no qualms about my choice of meat.  How is it Excellency Jagdeo and my good friend, the esteemed President Ali, that the more exciting Guyana’s GDP is, the more despairing ordinary Guyanese are?  I see more than a great, big disconnect at work.  I see enormous disillusionment taking hold of citizens.  The oil is theirs, the big bang GDP is because of that same oil, but Guyanese are forced to wait with tongue hanging out, like some pitiful dog, for the first round of election generosity. To the president and Vice President, I say (with hat in hand, of course) that every Guyanese should be marching in lockstep with those GDP numbers.  Their ability to look at food prices and laugh, their standard of living, and their quality of life, should all be cruising at 35,000 feet.  With a GDP about which Guyana can now consistently boast, the Guyanese people should, at least, also have something to boast about, too.  It is definite that both grand leaders agree privately with what is said here but cannot admit to any of this publicly.  The better approach, the now settled mantra, is to highlight subsidies, and to preach sweetly about how caring and kind the PPP Government (and they themselves) have been to Guyanese.  One would think that they just shoved their hands in their pockets and gave a nice raise to citizens.  Since the Ali-Jagdeo tango prefers to deal in stutter steps and footsies, I give them a hand.  Indeed, there are Guyanese who have reaped their rewards (ten, twenty, a hundred fold).  With the permission of this illustrious Guyanese leadership duet, I take the liberty of identifying those Guyanese who have come into their own on the back of the largely oil driven GDP.  There is the PPP aristocracy class, first in line.  I only have one house and a couple of famished dogs.  Then, there is contractor and pretending-to-be-contractor class, whose contributions to and extractions from Guyana’s GDP borders on the criminal.  Then there is the insidious insider class (aka the friends, family and favorite class) whose pickings closely resemble some of those princes in oil rich Africa, and with as much transparency.  The Middle East of emirates and Gulf States, is still there, isn’t it? Those have had it good and great.  May I be excused for asking of President Ali and VP Jagdeo, how about doing something that is truly tangible and durable for the little people?  The minimum wage Guyanese: imagine living in a country blessed with an incredible half-year GDP of 49.6%, and this group of economic bottom feeders are compelled to contend any way they can with approximately US$300 per month.  Now that may be hailed as a livable wage by President Ali and VP Jagdeo, but I invite both compassionate Guyanese leaders to try that for a half year and see if the tears don’t flow from their eyes in copious quantities.  Oh, and another matter, brothers Ali and Jagdeo (appreciate the honor), if that is a livable wage, then it sure as hell can’t be for people.  The puppy chow and prime cuts crowd may be able to manage on US$300 monthly, and still have some funds left for an overdue animal manicure.  But not regular people, no gents.  As an aside, though it doesn’t have universal application, a close companion of highflying GDP is rising inflation.  So, I submit that Guyanese are lined up for (experiencing) a two-fisted kick to the face.  A paltry to meaningless share of Guyana’s GDP richness and the slap in the face of rising prices for a round-the-year bonus. I am sure that Jagdeo the Great and Ali the Greatest will agree with me secretly that something must be done for struggling Guyanese.  Their challenge is how much and when.  Good luck, Guyanese.  I think that ran out when the oil started gushing. (The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper.) Related Similar Articles