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Taharally rocks with 2 gold, 1 silver, 4 bronze; Rogers snares 4 silver, 2 bronze Oct 09, 2024 Sports IPF World Masters and Commonwealth PF Championships 2024Kaieteur Sports – Guyana’s has once again kept the Golden Arrowhead aloft with another classical performance at the International Powerlifting Federations Masters and Commonwealth Powerlifting FederationChampionships being held simultaneously in Sun City, South Africa.Following up on Demetri Chan’s benchpress gold medal on Friday, Taharally increased Guyana’s medal tally handsomely when she lifted her way to two (2) gold medals, one (1) silver and four (4) bronze medals against the best in the world in the Masters 11, 76kg weight class and in cold conditions while Rogers captured four (4) silver medals and two (2) bronze. Solid performances! Roger Rogers and Nadina Taharally. Nadina Taharally Roger Rogers Achieving a squat of 150kg (330lbs), benchpress 77.5kg (170lbs) and deadlift of 182.5kg (402lbs), total 410.5kg (Taharally achieved bronze medals at World’s in the squat, deadlift and overall whilst her numbers were solid for Commonwealth squat and overall gold, silver in the deadlift and another bronze in the benchpress. Taking the overall ahead of Taharally at World’s was the USA’s Joah Iannotta with Heather Tagg of Great Britain, claiming silver.At Commonwealth, Canada’s Amelie Maya and New Zealand’s Bobby-Jo Williamson had to settle for the overall silver and bronze, respectively.With sessions running very late into the night owing to a late start, Rogers was still able to add and also better his showing at World’s in 2023, like Taharally.He achieved a best squat of 260.0kg, benchpress of 162.5kg, deadlift 240.0kg for a total of 662,5kg.Those numbers were good enough for Rogers to land a silver in squat and a total bronze at the World Masters whilst he hauled in silver medals in the squat, benchpress, and total with another bronze in the deadlift. Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Honourable Charles S. Ramson MP, on behalf of His Excellency, the Government and people of Guyana extended congratulations to both Taharally and Rogers for their exceptional performances in Sun City, South Africa.Minister Ramson said he was really impressed with the great improvement of both lifters when compared to their performances at the 2023 World’s which took place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.Powerlifting Federation President, Franklin Wilson also extended congratulations to the duo for another excellent year on the world stage, applauding them for their consistency and being shining examples for other lifters to emulate.Wilson expressed the Federation’s gratitude to the Ministry of Sport, National Sports Commission and the Guyana Olympic Association for their assistance in supporting the four athletes to compete in South Africa. Demetri Chan was scheduled for more action as he seeks to add to his benchpress gold medal while the other lifter, Bjorn Williams will be competing today.Additionally, Taharally is expressing thanks to the following entities for their support towards her being able to compete: Ministry of Natural Resources, Central Housing and Planning Authority, CirkelDistributors, Machine Tech Inc., Stacy, Michael, Telicia, Alisha, Sherri Williams, Shamie, and the Gym Crew.Rogers would like to recognise the support of the Hon. Ministers and Permanent Secretaries of the Ministries of Local Government and Regional Development, Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, Human Service, and Social Security, E Master Corporation and the Commissioner of the National Parks Commission.Medal TallyWorld MastersGold    Silver   Bronze 0          1          4Commonwealth3          4          2 Related Similar Articles

$6.9B award in contracts to boost infrastructural development in Region 6 Oct 09, 2024 News Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Public Works has awarded some $9.6B in contracts to contractors for the rehabilitation of several roads in Region Six. The contracts are aimed to enhance infrastructural development. Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill during an outreach The Ministry conducted a community outreach on Monday and Tuesday at New Amsterdam, Berbice where the contracts were awarded. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo and Ministers of Public Works Juan Edghill and Deodat Indar attended the outreach on Tuesday. The ministry in a statement said that 475 contracts for the rehabilitation works across Region Six were awarded to small contractors from the region. The contracts were signed between the contractors and the Regional Democratic Council (RDC). “This transformative initiative, valued at an impressive $6.9 billion, will employ over 300 contractors, boosting local employment and development,” the ministry highlighted. On Monday, Minister Edghill, accompanied by Head of the Special Projects Unit, Colin Gittens, visited residents of North East La Penitence, Georgetown. During this visit, he announced that the community will soon benefit from rehabilitated roads. “In the coming weeks, four kilometers of road will be rehabilitated, with these works being executed by the Ministry of Public Works’ Special Projects Unit,” the ministry stated. Minister Edghill also disclosed that work has started with the clearing of the road shoulders, and that the desilting of drains will begin shortly. The Minister said that the presence of derelict vehicles on parapets in the area continues to be a challenge and urged residents to remove the obstacles. “Failure to remove these derelicts will result in their removal by the Ministry of Public Works,” he warned. Meanwhile, on Tuesday the Minister assessed the progress of road works at Parfait Harmonie, Westminster, Onderneeming, and Lust-en-Rust in Region Three. The ministry announced that almost 50 kilometers of roadwork is expected to be completed to the level of rigid pavement and asphaltic concrete by the Special Projects Unit and small contractors before the end of the year. Minister Edghill also inspected ongoing road works at Aracari Road on the West Bank of Demerara, with expectations for completion within a month. The combined efforts of the Special Projects Unit, small contractors, and larger projects awarded by NPTAB aim to enhance the entire road network in these areas, he said. Related Similar Articles

Businessman arrested for discharging loaded firearm at minibus park Oct 09, 2024 News Kaieteur News – A 50-year-old businessman, identified as Michael Thomas of Bachelor’s Adventure, East Coast Demerara (ECD) was arrested by police on Monday evening after allegedly discharging a loaded firearm at Avenue of the Republic, Georgetown, in the vicinity of the Route 44 minibus park. The gun and ammo seized. According to police reports, around 20:20hrs, ranks were on mobile patrol in the area when they heard what sounded like a gunshot. They proceeded to the Route 44 bus park, where they observed Thomas attempting to conceal a firearm in his waistband. A police sergeant approached Thomas and conducted a search and uncovering a .32 Taurus pistol along with two magazines containing 14 rounds of ammunition. A spent shell was also recovered at the scene. When questioned about his firearm license, Thomas confirmed that he possessed one and produced the necessary documentation. Notwithstanding, he was arrested and taken to the Brickdam Police Station, where the firearm, spent shell, and ammunition were secured in separate evidence bags for analysis. Several individuals in the vicinity were questioned. But no injuries were reported. Investigations are ongoing. Related Similar Articles

Premier Insurance on board for Prime Minister’s Softball Cup tournament Oct 09, 2024 Sports Kaieteur Sports – Premier Insurance has come on board for the 8th edition of the Prime Minister’s Softball Cup three-day tournament which bowls off on Friday in the Men’s category. President of the GSCL Inc. Ian John, left, receives the sponsor’s cheque from Sasha Munro. Teams from New York, Canada and across Guyana will be participating in the T20 extravaganza. On Monday at the business location in Kingston, Georgetown, President of the Georgetown Softball Cricket League (GSCL) Inc. Ian John thanked the Insurance Company for their contribution. John stated that the tournament will be definitely exciting and thrilling in both men’s and women’s categories. The Ladies will be in the 15-over knockout competition from Thursday at various venues across Georgetown while the men’s will be a round-robin format. There will be Legends (Over-50), Masters (Over-40) and Open (All-Stars). Sasha Munro, Motor Underwriting Supervisor of Premier Insurance was delighted to say that her Company was indeed honoured to be on board. The tournament is being run by the GSCL Inc. in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister and Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport. Over G$3M will be up for grabs, while the winning team in each men’s category will cart off G$600,000 and G$200,000 for the championship ladies’ side. Related Similar Articles

Labourer remanded for murder of Haslington carpenter Oct 09, 2024 News Kaieteur News – A 58-year-old labourer accused of murdering a carpenter was remanded on Tuesday to prison when he appeared at the Vigilance Magistrates’ Court. Keith Jeffrey known as ‘Pugga’ is accused of killing 47-year-old Theodore Baynes, also known as ‘Silver’. The incident allegedly took place on September 30, 2024, at Haslington North, East Coast Demerara (ECD). Reports indicate that when police arrived at the scene, they found Baynes’ body outside his home at Lot 40 Haslington North, showing severe injuries, including a crushed face, a deep neck wound, and multiple cuts across his back and other parts of his body. Jeffrey was apprehended shortly after the murder. On Tuesday, Jeffrey appeared before Magistrate Sunil Scarce where the murder charge was read to him. He was not required to enter a plea. The prosecution objected to bail and Jeffrey was remanded. He is scheduled to return to court on November 6, 2024. Related Similar Articles

Covent Garden Sec’ and St Rose’s High shine at GOAPC Tapeball Cricket Competition Oct 09, 2024 Sports Covent Garden Secondary wins GOAPC Sports Ambassador trophy. Kaieteur Sports – The Georgetown Office Assistant Promotion Committee (GOAPC) concluded its Schoolboys Tapeball Cricket Competition last Saturday, with St. Rose’s High ‘Renegades’ and the Covent Garden Secondary Schools lifting the respective titles. St Rose’s High celebrates winning the James “Uprising” Lewis trophy at the recently concluded GOAPC Tape ball competition. The tournament, which began on September 28 with 10 teams, came to a dramatic end on October 5 at the Durban Park tarmac. St. Rose’s lifted the prestigious James “Uprising” trophy after their hard-fought victory. Batting first, St. Rose’s Renegades scored 37-5 in their allotted four overs, with Joshua Sharmar leading the charge, top-scoring with 17 runs. In response, RISS Warriors fell short by nine runs, managing 28-6 in their four overs, despite a valiant effort from Troy Anderson, who top-scored with 13 runs. Earlier in the day, Covent Garden Secondary defeated St. John’s College in a nail-biting encounter. Covent Garden batted first, posting 61 runs from their four overs, thanks to a blistering 36 from Vinesh Kalpoo. St. John’s fought back but could only reach 59-6 in their four overs, falling just two runs short. Covent Garden secured the Sports Ambassador Trophy and medals for their win. Vinesh Kalpoo was named Player of the Competition, receiving a prize donated by James “Uprising” Lewis. Related Similar Articles