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Point Fortin needle TTO Academy, Panther hold Jaguar to goalless draw on opening day Jul 18, 2024 Sports Scenes from the opening game between Guyana Panther and Guyana Jaguar in the GFF Youth Academy Cup. GFF Youth Academy Cup Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) organized the Youth Academy Cup, a six-day event, which commenced Tuesday at the National Training Centre turf. Featuring some of the top football talents in the Under-16 age group, the tournament includes teams from two academies in Trinidad and Tobago, adding an extra layer of excitement to the competition. Representing Guyana are two of its premier academies, the Guyana Jaguar and the Guyana Panther. From Trinidad and Tobago, the Point Fortin Academy and the Trinidad and Tobago Football Academy have joined the fray. Scheduled from July 16-21, this tournament aligns perfectly with the GFF’s plans to nurture football from the grassroots level. Recently, the GFF concluded the Blue Water Shipping Girls U15 development programme, which saw participation from over 60 girls’ teams. The much-anticipated Academy Cup kicked off with an exhilarating double-header. In the first match, the Guyana Jaguar faced off against the Guyana Panther. The evenly matched teams demonstrated solid defence and impressive goalkeeping, resulting in a goalless draw. Both teams displayed tactical prowess from the start, making it challenging to score on the pristine turf, the match eventually ended 0-0. TTO Academy held off Point Fortin Academy for the first 40 minutes of the play before falling 1-nil. In the second encounter, the Trinidad and Tobago (TTO) Academy took on the resilient Point Fortin Academy. The initial 30 minutes saw no goals, despite Point Fortin setting up several promising plays, only to be thwarted by TTO’s defence. However, the deadlock was broken in the 45th minute when Michael Joseph scored a stunning goal for Point Fortin, bringing the score to 1-0 just before halftime. The second half featured a few breakaways and near-misses, but TTO Academy couldn’t equalize, resulting in a 1-0 victory for Point Fortin. The action continued yesterday with two more riveting matches: Point Fortin Academy against the Guyana Panthers, and the Guyana Jaguars clashing with TTO Academy. Detailed coverage of these matches will be provided in a future edition. Related Similar Articles

Junior Chess team off to Pan-American Youth Championships Jul 18, 2024 Sports Members of the Guyana Chess Team sharing a photo-op before their departure to the Pan Am Youth games. Kaieteur Sports – An eight-member chess team of top junior players from the Guyana Chess Federation is set to participate in the Pan American Youth Championships XXXIV in Orlando Florida, USA from July 15–20. The team is representing the Under-10 to Under-16 age Open and Girls categories in the tournament. Players such as Kyle Couchman Under16, Aditi Joshi Under14, Katalya Sam Under12 who earned a Bronze medal at the XIV CAC Youth Chess Festival last year have already competed internationally and will have the experience to improve their performances. Young Sachin Pitamber Under-14, who is on the Olympiad team later this year, is also a player who can give Guyana its first medal at these games. He has had strong finishes in tournaments throughout the year with national Under14 and Under16 titles. He has secured major victories over Guyana top chess players and has a passion and talent for the game. Kyle Couchman will be looking to improve his 6th place finish in his category in the CAC youth chess festival from last year, utilizing the experience and confidence he has acquired. Also representing in the tournament are Maliha Rajkumar U16 girls, Jermey Cole U12 open, Vir Narine U10 open and Saura Rooplall U10 girls. The young players are being accompanied by their parents. Mr. Anand Raghunauth, President of the GCF was upbeat about the team’s participation and the exposure for young Guyanese players in the international chess circuit. “I think this is the strongest junior team by rating and skill to have participated in an international championship. There are some players who are ranked in the top five for women and males in the country”, he said. The United States Chess Federation has organized the event in partnership with the Confederation of Chess for the Americas and the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and the Rosen Shingle Creek playing venue. Related Similar Articles

Prescod defiant half-century gives Barbados huge advantage with day left  Jul 18, 2024 Sports Left-arm spinner Golcharran Chulai starred on a tough day for Guyana with 5 wickets. 2024 CWI Men’s Regional 2-Day U19 tournament… Guyana vs. Barbados Day 1  – Guyana (36-5) trail by Barbados 165 runs  Kaieteur Sports – Guyana left-arm spinner Golcharran Chulai snapped up 5 wickets on the opening day of action versus Barbados but an unbeaten fifty from Jatario Prescod gave his team a 165-run lead at the Arnos Vale Ground, St Vincent. Chulai followed up his match haul of five wickets in the last game, with a first innings haul of 5-38 which was instrumental in keeping Barbados to in their first innings. Fast-bowler Isai Thorne continued to churn out excellent spells, returning 3-48 as his partnership and in tandem with Chulai continued to menace the opposition teams. Joshua Dorne (21), skipper Nathan Sealy (38) and top-scorer Prescod who scored a solid 75 off 120 balls (6×4 1×6), kept the Bajans batting alive as they posted 201-9. The left-arm spinner Chulai was the difference between the Bajans slow start while Prescod provided the ideal finish for his team, who looked at one point to be knocked over for under 100. Guyana were five down for 62 at stumps, after Ranieco Smith (3-12) and Kyron King (2-17) ttook wickets. Wicket-keeper Shahid Viera (20*) and in-form all-rounder Thaddeus Lovell (25*) will look to do repairs today. Related Similar Articles

Interim rules will be tested on Guyana Cup day ahead of legislation becoming law Jul 18, 2024 Sports Interim rules will be tested on Guyana Cup day ahead of legislation becoming law Kaieteur Sports – Coming on the heels of Minister of Sports, Charles Ramson jr’s recent announcement that draft legislation for the formation of the Guyana Horse Racing Authority (GHRA) has been approved, he had advised it is expected to be laid in Parliament shortly with an expectancy of approval of same soon. Because of Minister’s statements in an interview, Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee (JJTRC) will test the ‘waters’ by introducing some of the interim rules on Guyana Cup day of racing Sunday 11th August, 2024 at Rising Sun Turf Club (RSTC) racetrack, Rising Sun Village, Rising Sun. These interim rules according to JJTRC’s senior official will form part of a dress rehearsal to prepare horsemen for the type of rules they will have to follow when GHRA’s Rules of Racing becomes law. The official stated, “The world will be looking at us on Guyana Cup. We have to showcase that we are preparing ourselves to conform to what is internationally done.  What is being introduced on Guyana Cup day of racing by us – is for horsemen to understand what regulated racing will be. This is not being done to penalise, but to prepare them for regulated racing.” He admitted, “It may seem like a bitter pill, but we have to swallow it, to conform, to what everyone has been crying out for – legislation. We have to promote horse racing in Guyana along international guidelines. A number of racing jurisdictions in the Caribbean are interested in competing in Guyana, but cannot because we are not regulated.” The official stated, “We will be hosting two meetings at Rising Sun Turf Club, and Port Mourant Turf Club to sensitise and explain the rules that will be introduced to horsemen. Copies of these rules will be handed out to them at the meetings. The dates will be announced shortly. The interim rules will be advertised, and printed in the race day programme also.” Related Similar Articles

Guyana Defence Force FC triumph over Guyana Police FC Slingerz FC cruise to 11-goal victory against Buxton United FC Jul 18, 2024 Sports Action in the contest between Slingerz and Buxton and the GFF NTC. KFC Elite League Season Six Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Defence Force Football Club on Monday evening secured a 2-0 victory over their long-standing rivals, the Guyana Police Force Football Club, while Slingerz Football Club cruised to an 11-goal victory over Buxton United Football Club. Football enthusiasts witnessed a gripping evening on July 15, as the top three teams clashed in Round Two of the KFC Elite League Season Six at the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) National Training Centre in Providence, East Bank Demerara. Guyana Defence Force FC, the defending champions and current leaders of the points table, won with goals from Obumchi Benjamin in the 20th minute and Delroy Fraser in the 84th minute, which were the sole goals of the match. The Guyana Police Force FC, currently in third place, faced difficulties in penetrating the army’s defensive tactics. Meanwhile, Slingerz FC had a goal-filled match against bottom-placed Buxton United FC, with Kemar Beckford shining by scoring five goals at key intervals: 33rd, 37th, 43rd, 64th, 76th, and 90th minutes. His teammate Marcus Tudor added three goals, scoring in the 6th, 45+2nd and 61st minutes, while Curtez Kellman found the net in the 55th minute and Deon Alfred in the 85th minute. The battle is on between the GDF and the Guyana Police Force. The league includes ten of Guyana’s premier clubs, such as Guyana Defence Force FC, Guyana Police Force FC, Slingerz FC, Western Tigers FC, Santos FC, Den Amstel FC, Fruta Conquerors FC, Ann’s Grove United FC, Monedderlust FC and Buxton United FC. It serves as the premier competition for senior men’s players aiming to earn spots in the national team and opportunities with regional and international clubs. The clubs are vying for top prizes of G$2,000,000, G$1,200,000, G$800,000 and G$500,000, respectively. Fixtures for July 20th: Monedderlust FC will face off against Western Tigers FC at 6:30p.m., followed by Slingerz FC taking on Ann’s Grove FC at 9:00 p.m. at the NTC. Related Similar Articles

Montra and Regal Stationery join supporting cast for Kares One Guyana T10 Blast Jul 18, 2024 Sports Managing Director of Montra Restaurant & Longue, Kumar Sarran (left) and John Ramsingh of FL Sport. Kaieteur Sports – The Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast, commencing on August 3rd, is gaining momentum with the addition of Montra Restaurant and Longue and Regal Stationery and Computer Centre as sponsors. Montra isn’t just throwing its financial weight behind the tournament; it’s also fielding a team, the Montra Jaguars, to compete among the 32 participating squads. Regal Stationery is taking a different approach, sponsoring the individual accolades for the tournament’s top performers. Players will vie for the titles of Most Runs, Most Wickets, and Player of the Final. Each winner will receive a Smart TV and a $75,000 cash prize. FL Sport’s John Ramsingh is flanked by Anuradha Bahadur (right) of Regal Stationery and another representative. Assuria Insurance is not holding back either, offering a motorbike and $85,000 to the Most Valuable Player. The stakes are higher than ever, with a larger prize pool this year. The winning team will take home a whopping G$1.5 million, with G$500,000 and G$250,000 going to the runner-up and losing semifinalists, respectively. The round of 16 follows the opening matches on August 4th. Matches will be played at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM on both days. The excitement is building for the Kares One Guyana T10 Blast, and with the support of these key sponsors, the tournament promises to be a thrilling spectacle. Kares Engineering, Banks DIH, Star Rentals, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Montra Restaurant and Longue, SuperBet, Ministry of Housing and Water, Premier Insurance, ENet, Avinash Contracting and Scrap Metal Inc., Trophy Stall, Demerara Mutual Insurance, ANSA McAL Distribution, RS53 Restobar & Lounge, Jacobs Jewellery & Pawn Shop, and First Change Builders Inc. are the other sponsors on board thus far. Related Similar Articles

The man of many faces Jul 18, 2024 Features / Columnists, The GHK Lall Column Kaieteur News – The party man is a party animal.  He is on the hunt, a prowler and stalker, I can’t help but think of a serial killer suspect.  Operating from the shadows and secretive, aggressive as a barracuda and thorough as a piranha.  Opponents are targeted with missile-like precision, and repeated puffs of radioactive breath incinerate and evaporate, with few, if any, left standing.  Those who are standing are reeling, usually not left in one piece.  This is the face of the People’s Progressive Party.  It is beady-eyed.  It is white knuckled.  And thin-lipped: snarling, spitting, shouting, and most often ‘cussin’ and carrying on in the best personification of a raving, ahem, beautiful mind gone to pot. Twisted and degraded, like someone caught in the torments of some mania, or a vast combination of such.  If anyone knows anyone in the upper echelons of the PPP suffering from such awful convulsions, please call 1-800-DIAL OP.  There used to be a place in Jolly Olde England called Bethlehem, perhaps that is the better recommended step.  A goddamn bedlam it is, if not daily, then whenever some demented spirit takes full control.  I used to be appalled and even pugnacious.  Now I admit to my mistake: compassion, the milk of human kindness, and pity are the best medicines.  If this is what Guyana has deteriorated to, then it is time for my ticket to Baluchistan. In the greatest of mysteries, the party man is also Guyana’s oilman.  Say that again, please.  Somebody put the citizens of this country out of their misery, and say that no it is not so, it is a slip of the tongue, a mistake of unpardonable proportions.  But it is.  The irony and tragedy of the party man being the nation’s majestic oilman.  If this is the best that Guyana can dig up and deliver, then all the oil in the world and with all the highest prices and all the benefits from that sacred product of this rich virginal and nubile soil is not going to make one damned difference.  Can a poisoned tree bear healthy fruit?  Economics, not ecclesiastics, good folks of Guyana.  Politics at its most gnarled, its most rotted, its most demented, and not an all-inclusive demographics and who could get and does, and who shouldn’t and does not.  The party man is loud and raucous and brawling, a face contorted by hate and impatience and arrogance for not being allowed to have his way and sow his fakeries, quackeries, and grotesqueries.  It is not that familiar one about what looks like a duck and walks like a duck.  It is a duck that mutated into a fearsome demon from which even the gospel miracle worker would have second thoughts about confronting and casting out. Ah ha, those whom the gods wish to terrorize, they first get them to do the twist.  On this oil, this most bountiful if national patrimonies, it has been a jiggle and a swivel and a whole world of drivel.  The party man who screams at earsplitting volume against political competitors and media contributors, inclusive of the worst lyrics that the ‘baddest’ rapper homey could come up with is thunderstruck, dumbstruck, and struck by some strange stroke of lightning when it comes the time to say something about Guyana’s oil.  Just a little something on oil that is clean and clear, untarnished by the underhanded and what is undermining to Guyana’s interests.  Just any littler something that is contributory to the upward spiral of Guyanese hopes, and not what decimates their dreams. The contrast between the party man and the oilman cannot be more glaring: the former is all thunder; the latter is one blasted blunder after another.  How many failures is a man allowed, regardless of his elevation, without consideration of his field of activity?  The man from Galilee, the carpenter’s son, said seven times seven, and then that slate must be tossed aside, and a harder line taken.  Guyanese have lost count of the weaknesses, farces, and falls of their national oil saviour.  If he is a saviour, then the gates of hell are preferred by me.  What a character!  What a babbler and bluffer, and I was about to share my thinking about buffoon, then the godly in me came back. In the local arena with domestic matters, the party man is a warrior.  In the external arena with foreign oil movers and shakers, he shakes in his boots, with lips trembling and the whites of his eyes showing.  There is a suspicious pool of liquid by his shoes, and something insists that it is neither water nor sweat.  The badman and bully in the local village now runs for cover behind his well-constructed barricades.  He can’t stand the heat of battle.  He will not fight.  When he should steel himself for a showdown at the OK Corral, there is skulking around and jumping on the fastest horse to rush out of town. When every day in Guyana should be a moment of courageous, unflinching High Noon confrontation with those seeking to conquer this country, all that the party man and oilman has inside is groveling and quivering.  He is still classless and careless enough to show his face around here.  This is the many-faced man of Guyana, only three iterations.  There shouldn’t be any surprise about why Guyana is where it is, and how it is. (The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper.) Related Similar Articles