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Patriots win CPL 2024 opener off last ball Aug 31, 2024 Sports Tabraiz Shamsi and Anrich Nortje of St Kitts and Nevis Patriots celebrate victory in the opening match of the 2024 CPL. (Getty Images) Kaieteur Sports – A thrilling final ball victory for St Kitts & Nevis Patriots over Antigua & Barbuda Falcons kicked off the twelfth iteration of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua. Patriots captain Andre Fletcher called the coin correctly and elected to field first and South African pace merchant Anrich Nortje, who would play a crucial cameo with the bat later in the game, skittled Falcons opener Teddy Bishop for just 1. Fakhar Zaman then opened his muscular shoulders, hitting five fours and two sixes in making 43 off 32 balls with Kofi James ably supporting with a 22 off 24. England’s Sam Billings was spectacularly caught on the boundary rope at deep midwicket, Odean Smith showcasing pristine footwork and clear thinking in juggling the catch to himself on the boundary edge. The star of the Falcons innings though was 17-year-old Jewel Andrew, who showed maturity beyond his years and an eye-catching talent by striking 50 off just 30 balls to post a challenging target of 163-4 for the Patriots to chase. An ebb and flow of runs and wickets followed as a dramatic match headed down to the final over and then the final delivery. Nortje held his nerve to get the single needed off Roshon Primus to give the Patriots a last gasp win, they equal their win tally of last year’s tournament after just one game. Kyle Mayers was awarded Player of the Match for a crucial 39 off 24 balls from number three but when he was dismissed by Mohammad Amir in the 16th over it left the Patriots on 133/6 and with plenty still to do. Despite wickets falling steadily, including two in the final over, the Patriots lower order managed to get over the line and chalk up a win to kick off their campaign. “I’m happy we won this game” Patriots captain Andre Fletcher reflected in the moments after victory. “I want us to be positive but at the same time, we have to be smart about it. Enjoy the cricket as much as possible, enjoy each other’s success and stick together as a team. Once we do that, we have the personnel to do well.” The 2024 CPL is up and running and the opening match well and truly whetted the appetite for the next five weeks of action. Related Similar Articles

VSH United (Guyana) Inc on board with Strikers All Female Summer Special Domino Tourney Aug 31, 2024 Sports Vice-captain of Big Boss Female Team, Lovern Spencer, along with other female captains took a photo op with Mortimor Robertson, Head of Business Development at VSH United (Guyana) Inc. in the previous edition of the tourney. Kaieteur Sports – VSH Guyana Inc., who is the authorised distributor for Red Wing Safety products in Guyana and specialises in safety ASTM Class 75 footwear for men and women just to name a few of its products, is once again on board in the Strikers Summer Special All Female Dominoes Tourney, which is slated for August 31 at Strikers Sports Club, Meadow Brook Gardens. At a simple presentation held at Strikers Sports Club, the Head of Business Development handed over the 2nd place prize (inclusive of medals and trophy) to a representative of the Strikers Sports Club. In a brief remark, Mr. Robertson welcomed the idea of having females bonding in a sporting discipline and hailed the idea of the organizers in conceptualizing such a great gesture and has given assurance of VSH’s continuous support. The entrance fee is slated at $12,000 per team, to participate for the top prize of $250,000, the Championship Trophy and medals. The first runner-up will receive $125,000, the corresponding trophy and medals, third place will be $75,000 richer and will have a trophy and medals to accompany. A bonus fourth place has been added and that team will receive $40,000 and a trophy. Once again as an incentive, Triple M Investments and Mr. Ryan Rambalak have donated two hampers each for the top players of the winning teams. The event is scheduled to commence at 15:00hrs. All interested female teams can make contact with the organiser at 592-623-7670. Other sponsors that heeded the call and are on board are Globe Manufacturing and Drug Company Limited, Austin’s Imports, Patterson Associates, Luminous Consultancy & Electrical Services, Big Boss Transportation Services, Dynasty Sports Club, RJ Services, Blue Flames Sound System, Star Party Rentals and Raphael’s Trading Enterprise to date. Related Similar Articles

RHTCCCC once again benefits from Project ‘Cricket Gear for Young and Promising Cricketers in Guyana’  Aug 31, 2024 Sports Kaieteur Sports – The fast-rising Rose Hall Community Center Cricket Club has once again benefitted from this joint initiative between Kishan Das of the USA and Anil Beharry of Guyana. The club was presented with one set of stumps. This project is very impressed with the work of this young cricket club which has already produced cricketers at the West Indies junior and senior levels. Young fast bowler Isai Thorne and allrounder Ashmini Munisar are just two to mention. We take this opportunity to congratulate coach and his team for their outstanding work. National under-17 cricketer Romesh Bharrat was the recipient of one brand new pair of batting gloves. Coach Amber Rahaman displays the token. At a simple presentation recently, Rahaman expressed gratitude to this initiative for its continued support. We are so happy to assist young people and develop cricket, especially through youths. Total cricket related items received/purchased so far: $460,000 in cash, thirteen colored cricket uniforms, one set of stumps and bails, two trophies, twenty seven pairs of cricket shoes, thirty three pairs of batting pads, thirty five cricket bats, one floppy hat, thirty two pairs of batting gloves, twenty five thigh pads, three pairs of wicket keeping pads, six arm guards, two chest pads, two boxes, twelve cricket bags, six bat rubbers, six helmets, one fiber glass bat, thirteen boxes of white cricket balls, three boxes of red balls and twenty eight footballs. In addition to the above, gear worth more than $600,000 was donated by Sheik Mohamed, former National wicketkeeper/batsman. All cash collected is being used to purchase gear requested and not available at the time. To date, eighty four young players, male and female, from all three counties of Guyana have benefited directly from seven gear bags, two trophies, four arm guards, thirty three bats, three boxes, six helmets, thirty one pairs of cricket shoes, twenty pairs of batting pads, twenty four thigh pads, one bat grip, thirty four pairs of batting gloves, one pair of wicketkeeping pads and three pairs of wicketkeeping gloves. Many others benefited indirectly. In addition, two clubs in the Pomeroon area benefited from two used bats. Pomeroon, Leguan and Wakenam Cricket Committees and Cotton Tree Die Hard also received one box of red cricket balls each, Cold Fusion Cricket Club thirteen color uniforms while RHCCCC received six boxes of balls, fifteen white cricket shirts, one pair of junior batting pads, one pair of wicket keeping gloves, two sets of stumps and bails. Other beneficiaries are The Essequibo Cricket Board, the Town of Lethem, youth coach Travis Persaud (one box of red cricket balls), male and female teams playing the traditional hardball and softball in the Upper Corentyne area, No.65 Young Titans with 30 tee shirts, youths of Just Try Cricket Club, Wakenaam Cricket Academy (one box of white balls), Shamar Joseph, Nehemiah Hohenkirk, Shamar Apple, Leguan Cricket Committee, Tucber Park Cricket Club and Malteenoes Sports Club (nine cricket balls each). Cricket-related items, used or new, are distributed free of cost to young and promising cricketers in Guyana. Skills, discipline and education are important characteristics of the recipients. Talent spotting is being done across the country and club leaders also assist in identifying. Progressive and well-managed cricket clubs with a youth program, will also benefit. The success of this initiative would never have been possible without the support of the following: Javed and Imran of West Indian Sports Complex, Option Group of USA, Hilbert Foster, Bish Panday of P and P Insurance Brokers, Sean Devers, Trevis Simon, Årïêl J. Tïlkú, Aaron Beharry, Leanna Bachan and Imran Saccoor, Devon Ramnauth, Teddy Singh, Romash Munna, Ravi Etwaroo, Kelvin Brijlall, Ravin Harkishun, Surendra Harkishun, Allan Mangru and Dennis Mangru, Vishal Mahabir, Sherman Austin, Huburn Evans, Rajendra Sadeo and Ramesh Sunich of Trophy Stall, Sheik Mohamed of Star Sports Awards and Trophies, Ajay Gainda of Cricket Equipment Guyana, Gajanand Singh, Peter Ramkissoon, Rabindranath Saywack, Roshan Gaffoor, Ameer Rahaman, Chin Singh, Denesh Chandrapaul, Davo Naraine of UK, Dr Cecil Beharry, Raj Mathura, Raj Bharrat, Latch Mohabir and family, Suresh Dhanai, Vishal Nagamootoo, Moses Nagamootoo Jnr, Regal Sports Store, Omkar Singh, Parmanand Dhaniram, Reshma Mathura, Booman Singh, Krishna Rengensamy, Ishwar Singh, Ricky Deonarain of 4R Bearings, Terry Mathura of TDMJ Inc., Kennard Verapen and NY Pioneer CC, Anita and Derek Kallicharran, Subhas  Powan Persaud of DX Sports, Ramjit Singh, Vishnu Dudnauth, Johnno Persaud, Bob Harrischan, Kumar Dindial, Shazam Hussain, Ravi Lutchman of JIS&L NY and Muhammad Afzal of Cyber Trading, Georgetown. The role of the media cannot be underestimated and we thank you for your continued support from the inception. Distribution will continue. Anyone interested in contributing can contact Anil Beharry at 623-6875 or Kishan Das at +1-718-664-0896. Related Similar Articles

Ramson’s blitz leads Harpy Eagles into final Aug 31, 2024 Sports The Minister of Sport during his half-century knock. Kaieteur Sports – Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr, yesterday smashed a dominant 57 to lead Harpy Eagles to a convincing  31-run victory over Black Caimans when the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport held its retreat at the Kuru Kuru College. Ramson blasted five towering sixes and four fours to take Eagles to 89 for one at the end of the five-over affair. Terry Joseph chipped in with 14. In reply, Caiman were restricted to 56 for the loss of six wickets.  Clive Christino took three wickets for six runs to solidify Harpy Eagles’ solid performance, while Joseph Perry took two for eight. Harpy Eagles will now look to capture the title when the oppose Arapaima in the final. Related Similar Articles

GYMKHANA Horse Race Meet set for October 13 Aug 31, 2024 Sports – Horse Racing returns to Supply Sideline Dam Kaieteur Sports – The excitement is palpable as horse racing action makes its much-anticipated return to Supply Sideline Dam on October 13. Organised by Shock Wave Entertainment, the premier event, the GYMKHANA Horse Race Meet, is set to electrify the East Coast once again. Anand and his dedicated crew are gearing up to deliver an unforgettable day for villagers and horse racing enthusiasts alike, promising a heart-pounding spectacle that will leave fans on the edge of their seats. In just under two months, the normally quiet East Coast will be transformed into a hub of racing fervor, with the thundering hooves of some of the nation’s finest horses echoing through the air. This Race day, the anticipation will come to a head with a stellar lineup of races, meticulously crafted to cater to different skill levels and category groups, ensuring a competitive and thrilling atmosphere for all. The Sideline Dam is set to ignite on the second Sunday in October as some of the top jockeys in the nation descend upon the East Coast of Demerara Dirt turf, ready to grace the Suppy/Mahaica patrons with spectacular racing action. The 2024 GYMKHANA Horse Race event boasts an impressive roster of horses, including fan favourites like Ms. Grippy, Top Gun, Country Rack, Lion Heart, Fire Maker, and many more. Anand and the Shock Wave Family have extended open invitations to all who wish to be part of this extraordinary event. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Anand at 6593995 to secure their place in what promises to be a day of high-speed excitement and thrilling competition. For those eager to experience the adrenaline rush up close, admission to this unforgettable event is a steal, at just $1000. Related Similar Articles

Georgetown’s Chief Citizen needs to provide answers! Aug 31, 2024 Letters Dear Editor, On August 26th, at the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown’s (M&CC) Statutory meeting, a ridiculous, selfish, and shameful institutional rate policy for political parties was bullied through the approval process. The continuous cry of being cash-strapped and inadequately supported by the central government, compounded by defaulting ratepayers, has always surfaced when the question of why the M&CC is failing to execute its mandate arises. Monday’s decision proved to every single citizen of Georgetown, and by extension Guyana, that “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” It is hypocritical for a political party to demand that every citizen pays their rates and taxes, even resorting to parate execution for non-compliance, while having the audacity to institute a policy that allows political parties to pay a mere 25% of their original dues all the while continuing to benefit from the only core service provided, which is garbage collection, albeit in an inconsistent manner. As a Councillor, I have always held a clear and open mind on any idea or suggestion proposed by my fellow Councillors, as I genuinely believe in the necessity of deliberation and diverse opinions. However, the welfare of all citizens must be the top priority. Hence, while this matter was brought before us by the Mayor, Mr. Mentore, as a request from the PNC’s coalition partner, Alliance for Change, it was decided that the matter would be further discussed, but outstanding rates must be duly settled. I wish to make it abundantly clear that PPP/C Councillors on Monday, the 26th, disagreed strongly and stated all of the reasons why, including seeing this document as self-centered, not in the best interest of citizens, an abuse of power, hypocritical, among others, and even pleaded with our fellow Councillors while still pointing out many of the deficiencies in the document. It is clear now that the PNC-led council, headed by Mr. Mentore, always had ulterior motives, which were exposed by Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo during his weekly press conference, revealing an enormous amount of money owed to the M&CC by the PNC on a number of their properties, which includes $6.7 billion on its Congress Place property alone. Citizens of Georgetown, and by extension Guyana, should take the opportunity to examine the significance of what unfolded right before our eyes. It’s no secret what the agenda of the leadership of this PNC-led council is, but what I can promise as a PPP/C Councillor is that we will continue to fight and advocate for the betterment of Georgetown. Yours respectfully, Steven Jacobs, Councillors – Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown. Related Similar Articles

Sharp Descent into Barbarism Aug 31, 2024 Letters Dear Editor, More than one hundred years ago Rosa Luxemburg, the Polish/ German freedom fighter made the remarks that we will have “Socialism or Barbarism.” In 1918 in a speech, months before she was murdered, she returned to the topic of the necessity for a new, more humane system, this is what she said “… Socialism is necessary, … because if the proletariat fails to fulfill its duties as a class, if it fails to realise socialism, we shall crash down together to a common doom.” She was no doubt influenced by the terrible destruction she experienced during the First World War. Since then, we have witnessed many more massive destructions by imperialist wars the largest being some sixty million lives lost during World War Two. History and time has proved her right and today the situation continues to deteriorate. We are all witnessing the total destruction of a people in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli army, the fourth largest army in the world with very modern equipment, has unleashed a genocidal attack against the civilian Palestinian people. At the time of writing, more than 40,500 Palestinians have been confirmed dead due to direct military actions and some one hundred thousand severely injured almost all have lost one or more of their limbs. These figures are changing upwards on a daily basis. What is most distressing is the fact that it is civilian homes that are targeted, hospitals, schools; places of worship are all being systematically destroyed. It appears that the intention is not just to kill babies, children, women of childbearing age and young men but to destroy their culture, their way of life. The figures of the dead are really very conservative. A study published by a reputable Medical Journal, “Lauret”, put the figures of the dead at one hundred and eighty-six thousand (186,000) persons. They said that even that figure is a conservative estimate. The Journal arrived at those figures by estimating those who are buried under millions of tons of rubble and those who were vapourised by the sheer heat of the thousands of tons of bombs that were dropped on the narrow strip averaging twenty-one miles long and four miles wide. Rosa Luxemburg, no doubt concluded that by 1918, Capitalism had already outlived its usefulness and its continuation was posing a real danger to humanity as a whole. They added to the figure of the known dead those who have died from their wounds because they became infected and those who had been cut off from medicine to treat other types of diseases e.g. Diabetes, cancer, blood pressure, etc. Included as well are those who have died from diseases such as polio, dysentery and by starvation. This is fascism in plain sight. The Israeli regime can be easily compared to the Nazi regime in Germany and Netanyahu behaves as Hitler did. The fact that we are spiralling down to Barbarism is seen from the impunity with which they are allowed to conduct this ethnic cleansing. This fascist regime is being supplied with the most sophisticated weapons from the leading imperialist states, particularly the United States. Indeed, at the beginning of the massacre in October 2023, the United States and many European countries opposed a cease fire. They wanted Israel to destroy the Palestinian leading resistance organisation, Hamas. This organisation has emerged as the most robust resisters of the Israeli colonial occupation of their lands. The NATO states encouraged Israel to do the ‘job’ as quickly as possible. But that is not all. The US and its allies are supporting the Israelis to ignore the decisions of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC). They use their tremendous power to protect the fascist regime at the United Nations. At the same time, they have moved troops and other military equipment, both land and sea to allow the regime to continue the slaughter of a helpless, exhausted and starving population. Their presence in the region is to discourage anyone from going to the assistance of the Palestinian people. The US is clearly not an honest broker even though they hypocritically speak of peace agreements, while continuing the supply of weapons to Netanyahu’s regime. Their main aim is to protect Israel despite the barbarism which they are displaying, the greed for the raw materials from the region knows no bound. The US has managed to push out all other states that can bring some sanity from the area and can really act as honest brokers. The attack of the NATO states is making the United Nations and all its arms impotent. Indeed, the United States has even joined Netanyahu in starving Palestinians as they have suspended all funds to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) which is the main relief organisation helping the dire situation in the Gaza and West Bank. Our world has now become a very dangerous place. The law of the jungle is replacing international law and international institutions which are being deliberately subverted and ignored. Morality has taken wings in international relations and the poor and oppressed must continue to be exploited for the benefit of a few in the developed imperialist states. The descent towards Barbarism is accelerating. Donald Ramotar Former President of Guyana Related Similar Articles