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Oct 23, 2024 Sports Rosignol Secondary School is looking to 2025 as they seek to create history. Kaieteur Sports – Rosignol Secondary School sets a high bar with 72 Students taking Golf as their PE elective at CSEC in 2025. This comes on the heels of the Region 5 schools third consecutive year as the number one golf PE school, having achieved a 98% Grade I pass rate in 2023! In a region traditionally dominated by cricket, Golf has eked away at what was for decades deemed Guyana’s number one sport and the evidence is in the increase in the number of students, especially young women who are taking up Golf. When asked what were the key reasons for this amazing turnaround, GGA president Aleem Hussain credited the enthusiasm and skill of Sir Kevon Jawahir who was a part of the initial pilot program in 2021 when Nexgen Golf Academy and the Ministry of Education Unit of Allied Arts partnered to introduce the sport. “Without the dynamism and drive of Sir Jawahir and the initial group of PE teachers who were brought together by the now head of Allied Arts Nicholas Fraser and myself, the sport would never have been able to reach such heights. Once we created the teaching manuals and provided the schools with equipment and balls, the rest was all up to the teachers and they have done a fantastic job!,” said Hussain. As a continuing part of the agreed upon CSEC programme, each year Rosignol students are given access to the Nexgen Golf Academy and one on one coaching by Coach Aleem and his team for practice sessions and then they return to the facility for their practicals the following year when they take CSEC examinations. The school also captured second place in the 2024 National Junior Golf Championship. Sir Jawahir expressed his satisfaction at the results, “I honestly never expected this massive uptake by students switching to golf as their preferred sport and definitely didn’t expect that our PE class numbers would double and triple in such a short time. The support of Mr. Aleem, Nexgen Golf Academy and the Guyana Golf Association has been invaluable and I must thank him for always being there and responding to all of our requests.” Guyana has traditionally not been actively engaged in promoting and playing golf in large numbers until the advent of the Nexgen Golf Academy and Westside Golf Course which in less than three years has dramatically altered the perception and access of average Guyanese about golf. The Guyana Golf Association continues to promote the sport locally and internationally in an effort to generate sports and hospitality tourism traffic. Related Similar Articles

LCSS Alumni Association – NY contributes to BCB for youth development Oct 23, 2024 Sports Board re-launches “Friends Of Berbice Cricket” project Kaieteur Sports – History was made when the Lower Corentyne Secondary School Alumni Association of NY, handed over the sum of $700,000 to the Berbice Cricket Board to assist in the development of youth cricket. The members of the Association namely; Chris Lachman, Radha and Howie Bernstein, Indrani Chabinath, Ceceilia Vasconcellos, Shirley Brijlall, Pamilla Jai Jai Ram and Riaz Bacchus approved the funding after being approached by Anil Beharry, a former long serving executive of the BCB and former student of LCSS. This committee has been contributing to LCSS for various projects since 2007. From left: Anil Beharry, Cecil Beharry and Romash Munna at the presentation. The funds will go towards BCB under15 and under17 Inter Zone competitions. These competitions will be used to select and prepare the teams for the 2025 GCB Inter County Championships. The format, for the first time, will be made up of five teams with the traditional Upper Corentyne, Central Corentyne, New AmsterdamCanje, West Berbice and the addition of the President’s 11, exposing more young cricketers. The tournaments will be played on a round robin basis with the team with the most points, crowned champions. Thereafter, the winning team will take on the “Best of the rest” in a feature game with the aim of identifying the best players in the county. Corporate Guyana, private businesses and clubs in the respective zones were approached to sponsor a game each, to cushion the cost of the tournaments. The BCB has also re-launched its “Friends of Berbice Cricket” project. The funds from that project will see the return of the longer versions of the game. Youth and female cricket will take priority. The BCB is aggressively engaging Corporate Guyana, businesses and private individuals for assistance for the return of three-day and fifty overs first division cricket and forty overs second division among others. At a simple ceremony held recently, USA based Guyanese, Romash Munna, former executive of the BCB, handed over the cash to President Cecil Beharry. Munna wished the board well and thanked the sponsor for coming on board. Cecil Beharry was very grateful for the assistance and promised to make sure that these competitions are run efficiently and result oriented. He also said that the board will try its best to play the longer formats at each level. Related Similar Articles

SBM teams up with One Communications in cancer fight Oct 23, 2024 News Kaieteur News – One Communications’ ongoing cancer awareness campaign, which has a significant focus on empowering the Champions of Hope programme has been given a major boost, thanks to SBM Offshore Guyana, who joined the company as the Lead Hero for Hope. This marks the third consecutive year of SBM Offshore Guyana’s partnership in the fight against cancer, underscoring their continued dedication to raising awareness and providing tangible support to those affected, One Communications said in a press release. The Champions of Hope, a group of NGOs collaborating with One Communications, includes Beacon Foundation, Guyana Cancer Society, Giving Hope Foundation, Cancer Institute of Guyana, Debra Shipley George Go Care Foundation, Recover Guyana and The Periwinkle Club Inc. The Champions of Hope group is dedicated to uplifting cancer survivors, fighters, and caregivers. Explaining why it continues to support the initiative, SBM Offshore Guyana’s General Manager, Martin Cheong, said, “Care is an integral part of our values. We welcome opportunities such as these to give back to the community and people who are affected by breast cancer. Through our support for Pinktober, we hope to positively impact Guyanese by supporting awareness efforts and contributing to increased access to screenings and healthcare.” With SBM Offshore Guyana’s support, One Communications will be able to expand support to local NGOs working with these individuals, ensuring they have access to the resources and assistance they need to navigate their cancer journeys. Funds will go towards organising educational outreaches, providing medical screenings, and sharing survivor stories to promote early detection and encourage others battling cancer. Damian Blackburn, President of ATN International Operations & CEO of One Communications, expressed his gratitude to SBM Offshore Guyana, “SBM Offshore Guyana’s continued support over the past three years has been instrumental in advancing our cancer awareness efforts. This year’s support will directly benefit the Champions of Hope programme, empowering NGOs that serve as the backbone for survivors and caregivers. Together, we will amplify their stories, raise awareness about early detection, and offer hope to all those impacted by cancer.” The Champions of Hope programme also provides critical emotional and psychological support to those affected by cancer, and SBM Offshore Guyana’s support should enhance this outreach. This year, One Communications’ Pinktober campaign includes Wear Pink Fridays every Friday this month, and the much-anticipated One Pinktober Move for a Cause Walk on October 27, kicking off at 6 am from the Everest Cricket Ground. In addition to these events, One Communications has launched a donation drive, where individuals can text the word “donate” to 620-PINK (7465). The value of the text is $500. Donations can also be made via MMG: (1) Login to the MMG app, (2) Click on “Pay Merchant”, (3) Enter “One Pinktober” and the amount you wish to donate. Further, corporate donations can be made through www.onepinktober.com. For corporate packages or individual merchandise – caps, t-shirts and water bottles – purchases must be done via the website. Proceeds will go towards the work of our Champions of Hope. Related Similar Articles

Oct 23, 2024 Sports – Assistant Coach Nedd hails’ sons of former national youth teammates, Arjune Nandu/Shivnarine Chanderpaul Kaieteur Sports – With the start of the 2024/25 CWI Regional Super50 season, just days away, an upbeat Guyana Harpy Eagles team commenced preparations recently as they seek to wrap up the year with another championship. Guyana Harpy Eagles Assistant Coach Garvin Nedd working with son Ashmead. Following the release of the team this past weekend, the 13-man squad including reserves, wasted no time as they commenced their training and preparations under the watchful eyes of Head Coach Ryan Hercules and Assistant Coach Garvin Nedd, at the Bourda Ground. Following a brief chat with Nedd, it was revealed that the players were in good spirits as they officially entered camp, adding that the fitness Test done on Monday was a success, especially the 40M which he was pleased with. Tuesday’s outdoor net session at Bourda, further helped to increase the team’s overall morale and positivity as it relates to their upcoming assignments, with just a few days left to fine-tune themselves at home, before winging out for action next week. Nedd pointed out that the next focal point will be real-time game scenarios which help to kick-start the players drive as they prepare for some tough competition. Shifting gears to a more sentimental part of his role, Nedd paid respect to two of his former Guyana U19 teammates, Arjune Nandu and West Indies legend Shivnarine Chanderpaul. Coach Nedd says he happy to see Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Matthew Nandu, sons of his former teammates carrying on the legacy of their dads. A former Guyana U19 spinner, Nedd lauded the son of Arjune, his first Guyana U19 Captain; Matthew for following in his dad’s footsteps in becoming a professional Guyanese cricketer. He also rated the dynamic Tagenarine Chanderpaul, son of Shivnarine for keeping the Chanderpaul name in cricket at the highest levels; while being one of the key pieces to Harp Eagles setup. He said having the opportunity to coach two of his former Guyana youth teammates’ children, is a privilege and one he holds close to heart, adding that it’s good to see them carrying on their father’s legacy. Nedd, who will also have the chance to coach his own son, Ashmead during the upcoming Super50’s said he’s pleased to see his son’s progress, as a Father, coach and overall fan of cricket. “He (Ashmead) would have come through the junior system, he would have had opportunities at playing in the Academy for a few years. He’s also one of the few players in the team to have success at a young age regionally for the West Indies emerging team”. Left-arm spinner Ashmead Nedd will be keen on having a solid season for Guyana. “Kevin Sinclair was also in that team, so I think getting back into the setup with guys like Sinclair who he has a great relationship with and a veteran like Veerasammy Permaul, will only help to further develop young players like Ashmead and others”, said Coach Nedd. “As both father and coach, I would always try to emphasize that this wouldn’t be an easy road and you have to know what you want. So we have our chats just as I do with my other young players; but I’m just happy with the great amount of maturity shown.” In closing, Nedd believed that Ashmead, who had a good 2024 CPL, will use his experience and aggression to showcase his talents during the upcoming Super50 and possibly help the Eagles to their elusive title. “He would have had opportunities to work with some top coaches from around the globe as well as from international spinners like Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga and others. I think he learnt from those guys how to better go about playing white ball-cricket, which I think adds more dimension and a newer learning curve which will be helpful in executing his tasks,” Coach Nedd ended.  (C. Ross) Related Similar Articles

Oct 23, 2024 Sports Stabroek Ballers Football team will take a second shot at the title on November 10. Kaieteur Sports – In a spirited kick-off to his 90th birthday celebrations, former Mayor of Georgetown, Hamilton Green, will host the highly anticipated Inter-Ward Nine-a-Side Knockout Football Championship. This event, a staple on the local football calendar, is scheduled from November 3 to 10 at the St. Stanislaus College ground on Carifesta Avenue. Football fans are set for two consecutive Sundays of intense action, as 20 teams from across the country vie for a shot at glory and the chance to win up to one million dollars in cash and prizes. The Hamilton Green Cup, a tournament with a legacy spanning over 30 years, will bring together some of the nation’s top football talent for a showcase of the fast-paced nine-a-side format. Defending champions, the Stabroek Ballers, will return to defend their title against a competitive field, including formidable sides like Airy Hall, Den Amstel, Road Warriors, Unstoppable, Gold is Money, former champions Agricola, Dynamic, and Timehri United, among others. This year’s tournament, organized with the support of former National Coach Lennox Arthur and David Erskine, requires no entry fee. Played under a knockout format, each team will field nine players, including a goalkeeper. Unique rules will make for an action-packed tournament: there will be no offside rule, running substitutions are allowed, and matches will last 30 minutes, split into two 15-minute halves. In the event of a draw, winners will be determined by a sudden death penalty shootout. The competition kicks off on Sunday, November 3, with 12 thrilling matches, setting the stage for a grand finale the following weekend. To spice up the tournament, high-ranked teams like Stabroek Ballers, Uitvlugt, Den Amstel, and Pouderoyen have been granted automatic entry into the quarterfinals. The winners will take home a cash prize of $500,000 and a trophy. Second and third places will compete for $250,000 and $150,000, respectively, along with trophies. Even the fourth-place team will not leave empty-handed, as a $100,000 cash prize will be awarded for their participation. Tournament Coordinator Lennox Arthur has urged team captains and managers to adhere strictly to tournament rules to ensure fair play and smooth proceedings. He emphasized that while most matches will follow FIFA regulations, offside offenses are excluded. Any player receiving a red card will be suspended from the following game. Football enthusiasts are encouraged to witness some of the most exciting nine-a-side football action from November 3 to 10, as Hamilton Green marks his 90th birthday in style. Related Similar Articles

Mechanic jailed for 24 months over illegal firearm and ammo, shooting at cops Oct 23, 2024 News …on remand for other charges Kaieteur News – A 26-year-old mechanic was sentenced on Monday to 24 months in prison and remanded when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to answer five charges, including discharging a loaded firearm at police officers and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. Lloyd Gittens jailed 24 months for firearm charges and remanded for three other charges The defendant, Lloyd Gittens, of Lot 140 D’Andrade Street, Newtown, Georgetown, appeared before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore who read the charges to him. The first two charges stated that on September 16, 2024, Gittens allegedly fired a loaded firearm at Police Constable Elijah Bijadder and civilian Odell Thomas at his residence. Gittens pleaded not guilty to the charges stating that he did not realize that one of the persons he shot at was a police officer. “When Mr. Odell entered the place, I could have sworn it was someone coming to hurt me… I didn’t know it was the police because he didn’t come with a police clothes or badge… he come with a normal red jersey,” the accused told the court. The two other charges stated that on the same date and location, Gittens had in his possession illegal ammunition: four live 9 mm and an illegal 9mm pistol serial number #FG046035. He pleaded guilty to both charges. Gittens also faced a robbery charge, where he is accused of stealing two gold chains valued at $650,000 from Joshua Holder on September 6, 2024 at Robb Street, Bourda Georgetown. Gittens pleaded not guilty to the charge. According to police reports, on September 15, 2024, Odell Thomas noticed his black and red XR motorcycle was missing. After tracking its location using his cellular phone, he discovered it at a property on D’Andrade Street. Thomas reported the situation to the police, who responded promptly. Upon arriving, Constable Bijadder and Thomas attempted to enter the premises, but when they knocked on the front door, there was no response. Subsequently, Bijadder and Thomas proceeded to the back door, which they opened and found Gittens armed with a handgun. Gittens, then allegedly pointed the weapon at them and discharged several rounds. In response, Bijadder returned fire to protect himself and Thomas. Gittens attempted to flee through a window but fell and sustained injuries, leading to his capture. The firearm he was using fell from his grasp, allowing Bijadder to seize it. He was then told of the offences which included possession of ammunition and firearm without licence. He acknowledged the illegalities. Meanwhile, during the court proceedings, an unrepresented Gittens begged the court to be lenient with him. “I living for my three small kids… I’ve been fighting for my life for a long time,” he pleaded. The prosecution, however, firmly objected to bail citing the serious nature of the offences, particularly the reckless discharge of a firearm in the direction of the police constables. As a result, Gittens was sentenced to 24 months in prison for the illegal possession of the firearm and ammunition.  He was remanded to prison for the remaining charges and is scheduled to return to court on November 11, 2024, for further proceedings. Related Similar Articles

Oct 23, 2024 News Kaieteur News – Suriname, on Tuesday, officially became a member of the World Bank Group’s International Development Association, marking a significant milestone in the country’s development journey. The International Development Association, which provides grants and low-interest loans to low-income countries, has been a transformative force in the Caribbean, addressing the unique challenges of small states. Under an expanded Small States Exception, Suriname can now access International Development Association resources, due to its economic and environmental vulnerabilities. According to a press release issued by the World Bank, support from the International Development Association will be instrumental in helping Suriname strengthen and invest in key areas such as economic diversification, disaster risk management, and community-based initiatives. As a country facing economic volatility and increasing impacts of climate change, Suriname will also benefit significantly from concessional financing, designed to help countries build resilience and foster inclusive growth, while promoting transparent and sustainable development financing. “We are committed to securing sustainable financing that directly adds value to Suriname’s development. With the support of the World Bank’s International Development Association, we can ensure that our investments are strategic and impactful.” said Stanley Raghoebarsing, Suriname’s Minister of Finance and Planning.  Financing and technical assistance from the International Development Association will complement the economic and social reforms undertaken by the country under the International Monetary Fund program and will contribute to building a more sustainable and prosperous future for all Surinamese. “We are delighted to welcome Suriname as the 175th member of the International Development Association,” said Dirk Reinermann, International Development Association Mobilization Director. “The World Bank Group is committed to supporting Suriname on its development path, providing access to affordable financing and expertise that will help the country reach its development objectives.” The World Bank said that Suriname’s International Development Association membership demonstrates its dedication to sustainable development and resilience building, ensuring that no one is left behind as the country works toward achieving its long-term economic and social goals. Related Similar Articles