2011 – Page 75 – Guyana Times International

Priyanna cops Bronze at Pan Am Junior Badminton championships

August 5, 2011 TIMES INT'L

– Coach Gokarn Ramdhani satisfied with overall performance of youngsters BY AVENASH RAMZAN Local badminton sensation Priyanna Ramdhani copped bronze – Guyana’s lone medal – in the Under-11 Mixed Doubles at the Pan American Junior Badminton Championship, which concluded at the weekend in Kingston, Jamaica. The pint-sized nine-year-old matched her efforts of last year, when she also copped bronze at the same championship in the Dominican Republic. Priyanna teamed up with Pedro Vasques of El Salvador to cop the medal in the Under-11 Mixed Doubles event at the National Indoor…

Guyana draw 1-1 with hosts Brazil

August 5, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Guyana came from behind for the second time in as many matches in the Pan American Hockey Federation (PAHF) Challenge to draw with hosts Brazil, on one goal apiece. After a 2-1 victory against Paraguay in their opening encounter, the John Deere-sponsored Guyanese had to settle for a hard- fought draw with the hosts who routed Bermuda 3-0 in their opening match. Brazil began the match looking purposeful and enjoyed the lion’s share of possession in the opening minutes, but Guyana settled and changed the momentum of the game as…

Bishoo honoured by BCCI

August 5, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Guyana and West Indies leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo was honoured by the Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Industry at a simple ceremony held on the Lawns of Republic Bank in New Amsterdam. Bishoo, who hails from Chesney, Albion, Corentyne, has so far represented the West Indies in five Tests, eleven One Day Internationals and two T20s; and has also represented Guyana at all levels of the game. He was recognised for his elevation to, and sterling contribution in, West Indies colours. Chairman of the proceedings, former Berbice cricketer and now treasurer…

Use sport as a medium to socialise

August 5, 2011 TIMES INT'L

– Ramotar urges Essequibians at Dartmouth Emancipation Cycle Race BY INDRAWATTIE NATRAM General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party and presidential candidate in the 2011 general and regional elections, Donald Ramotar, has urged Essequibians from the Dartmouth community to use sport as a medium for socialising and emancipating themselves from the negatives and burdens in life. Speaking at the Dartmouth village Emancipation Cycle Race on July 31, Ramotar said sport should be used as a pilot means in an effort to socialise and foster amicable relationships amongst youths and elders…

Line and Length to broadcast T20 matches live

August 5, 2011 TIMES INT'L

The first ever Jam Zone Master’s Cup T20 Cricket competition will be broadcast live by regional cricket broadcasters Line and Length network. According to PRO for Jam Zone Master’s Cup T20 Cricket competition, Sean Devers, the regional cricket broadcasters Line and Length signalled their interest to broadcast the matches live from Guyana to the rest of the region last Wednesday, July 27. Devers noted that interest in the competition, which has been sanctioned by the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and Guyana Cricket Board (GCB), is very high among Caribbean…

WICB stage developmental seminar for Under-19 players

August 5, 2011 TIMES INT'L

The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has continued its educational programmes for regional players by hosting a seminar for the participants in the ongoing WICB Under-19 tournament in Guyana. The members of all six teams recently assembled at the Guyana National Stadium where they attended lectures on: Proper Preparation and Maintaining Fitness; Injury Prevention; and Anti- doping. They also received media training. Tournament Coordinator Rawle Lewis addressed the players. The WICB Cricket Operations Officer and former Windward Islands captain and West Indies spin bowler urged the teenagers to be good…

Flight recordings to be analysed in U.S.

August 5, 2011 TIMES INT'L

– NTSB team visits crash site, probe underway BY BHISHAM MOHAMED The black box which was removed from Caribbean Airlines’ Flight BW 523 which overshot the runway of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri on the morning of Saturday July 30 is already in the United States of America to be analysed. The black box would have all the recordings of various transmissions between the pilots and the control tower. This instrument is the only thing that can provide the reason for the Boeing 737-800 plane crash. An airport…

Thousands particpate in Emancipation Day festivities

August 5, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Thousands of persons celebrated Emancipation Day at the National Park on Monday, August 1, savouring the rich cultural items put on by the African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA). Inclement weather conditions prevented an early start of the event, but as the day wore on, more and more persons decked out in full African attire came out to enjoy the cultural presentation by ACDA. ACDA hosted the day’s festivities under the theme “Reuniting the African Family”. In his welcome address, ACDA President Eric Phillips reminded Guyanese that they are all…

Masjid Al Nur ‘The Light’ commissioned in La Parfaite Harmonie

August 5, 2011 TIMES INT'L

“The existence of places of worship helps to forge religious harmony” – CIOG president Masjid Al Nur, constructed in La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, was on Saturday, July 30, declared open and handed over to the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) by Mrs Sahidan Ramroop. The event saw the attendance of more than 1500 persons from all walks of life and religious backgrounds. Masjid Al Nur was constructed at a cost of Gy$70 million and was donated to the community by Mrs Sahidan Ramroop on the…

BK International wins President’s Innovation Award

August 5, 2011 TIMES INT'L

The President’s Award for Innovation in the building and construction sector was presented to BK International Incorported by President Bharrat Jagdeo on Friday, July 29 at the opening of the second International Building Expo held at the Guyana National Stadium. Company Director Briona Tiwari told Guyana Times International that she was grateful to be presented the award by President Jagdeo. The prize was given to the company based on its innovative product, called “Trowelled Wood”. The participants had to come up with a new, innovative product in the construction industry…