Bridgetown, Barbados — West Indies Women’s team departed from the Caribbean over the weekend for their Twenty20 tour of England. The Windies will play five matches against England before moving on to Sri Lanka for the International Cricket Council’s T20 World Cup. Speaking ahead of their departure, captain Merissa Aguilleira was confident her side could handle the challenge of facing a tough England team in their home conditions. “It’s good to be back in West Indies colours and it feels great to be leading the team on this tour in…
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Golden Jaguars off to Panama before El Salvador
The senior national football team, the Golden Jaguars, and support staff departed Guyana for Panama on Sunday morning for a short camp ahead of the 2014 World Cup Qualifiers double-header against El Salvador. The Guyanese will trade skills with hosts El Salvador at the Estadio Cuscatlan on Friday, while the return game will be held next Tuesday at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence. Both games are part of the third round of Qualifiers in Group B. The local players will be joined by the foreign-based players and Head Coach Jamaal…
Read MoreGovernment rolls out ‘Road to Rio’ plan
– To target all-round development of athletes The government of Guyana, through the Sport Ministry, has rolled out a structured plan that it hopes will result in Guyana medalling at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Dubbed ‘From Now to Brazil’, the plan will target the all-round development of athletes over the coming years. According to Director of Sport, Neil Kumar, detailed discussions were held with executives of the Guyana Amateur Swimming Association, the Athletics Association of Guyana, the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association and the Guyana Cycling Federation…
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Caribbean Squash Queen Nicolette Fernandes still the best in her game By Ravendra Madholall At age 29, Caribbean Squash Queen Nicolette Fernandes has already received many titles and has secured herself a spot on the world stage of outstanding sport personalities. Yet, she is fully geared to adding more titles and seeking to improve her status on the international ranking. In a recent exclusive interview with Guyana Times International, the Canadian-born Guyanese player said she is anxious to move up from her current standing at 61. Since her successful operation…
Read MoreSurviving Sickle Cell
By Venessa Deosaran Having lived for 41 years with sickle cell disease, survivor and advocate Eton London repeatedly thanks a higher divinity for being alive today. Sickle cell disease (SCD), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. In SCD, the red blood cells become hard and sticky and look like a crescent-shaped farm tool called a sickle, hence the name. People with SCD can live full lives and enjoy most of the activities that other people do. For…
Read MoreLady Janet – The dental boat
Little is known about the hard work of the “Lady J”, a dental boat that has been providing oral health services to remote Guyanese locations for more than a year. The vessel is equipped with a health team that visits riverain areas and provides medical services. Launched by former Minister of Health Dr. Leslie Ramsammy in celebration of oral health month last year, the boat is named Lady Janet after former first lady and president, the late Janet Jagan, in recognition of her commitment to heath care in Guyana. Janet…
Read MoreOff to Mango Landing!
Mango Landing, located at Cuyuni, Essequibo River, not only provides a vital transportation link for miners and interior workers but also reveals a breathtaking view of the Essequibo River and its tributary, the Cuyuni River. It is one of the many places travellers are astounded by in our beautiful country, Guyana. (Photos by Marco Basir)
Read MoreA display of art and science
With more than 24 interactive exhibits showcasing India’s science and art, the Indian Science and Technology Exhibition, currently being held at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on Homestretch Avenue, is informative for both the young and the old. The extensive exhibition displays the rich and diverse culture of India and its contributions to science and technology. It also incorporates fun for children as interactive screens and colourful, artistic exhibits allow children to explore their interests. From the 3D interactive models on display, both adults and children are able to experience…
Read MoreThe Booker Line in British Guiana
In 1834 Booker Brothers & Co, known as “Bookers”, was established in what had by then become British Guiana. The shipping sector of the company was founded in 1835 by the Booker brothers Josias, George and Richard, after a dispute arose between George and the shipping company that shipped the sugar from their Demerara plantations to the refineries in the United Kingdom. The first vessel the brothers acquired was a brig called the Elizabeth, built in Scotland in 1832. The Elizabeth was sold in 1837 and the company bought the…
Read MoreJumo goes Dancehall with “Badmind”
Just when you thought that Jumo “Rubber Waist” Primo was confined to soca, reggae and a few R& B vibes, the reigning Carib Soca Monarch has shifted gear, veering into the realm of dancehall music. “We all have had cause at some time or the other to say that someone is ‘grudgeful’, ‘envious’ or in layman’s terms ‘Badmind’; that’s the exact name of the vibe that Jumo Primo is dishing at this time,” he boasted. Not only has he done an audio track, but he has produced a video that…
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