The words of Malala Yousafzai at a recent United Nations (UN) meeting in New York continue to ring throughout the world: “I speak – not for myself, but for all girls and boys. I raise up my voice – not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard. Those who have fought for their rights – their right to live in peace, their right to be treated with dignity, their right to equality of opportunity, and their right to be educated.” Malala Yousafzai…
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USAID launches project to strengthen Parliament
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded International Republican Institute (IRI) officially launched the Guyana Leadership and Democracy Programme (LEAD) project on Wednesday evening, which is expected to bolster the functioning of the National Assembly. The project, which was launched at Cara Lodge, Quamina Street, Georgetown, will focus on fortifying the National Assembly by encouraging consensus building; and working with civil society and the public to boost citizens’ engagement with the National Assembly and all parties to support the legislature’s role as an effective deliberative body. Speaking at the…
Read MoreOgle Airport opens to regional flights
By Sabatini Daniels – LIAT Airlines landed its inaugural official flight at the Ogle International Airport on Monday at 15: 30h which departed Grantley Adams International Airport at 12: 30h filled to capacity. Present to witness touchdown of the 50-seater Dash 8 aircraft was Transport Minister Robeson Benn, who stated that one of the barriers for the Caribbean has been regional connections. He noted that LIAT’s operation out of Ogle will help to address this issue. “So, not only are we resolving the problem with respect to Ogle and the…
Read MoreGov’t not giving up on Amaila project – Minister Benn says door open to opposition
BY SAMUEL SUKHNANDAN – Government said it will ensure that works for the Amaila Falls project continues, despite the recent move made by the joint parliamentary opposition to vote down the project. This announcement was made during a site visit on Tuesday, where representatives from all media entities were invited to view for themselves the progress made thus far on the project, specifically as it relates to the completion of the road at the seven sections. Media operatives were given an aerial view of the project site, onboard the Guyana…
Read MoreAmazon Warriors ready for battle
By Rajiv Bisnauth – The Guyana Amazon Warriors began a seven-day training programme as part of preparations for the July 30 start of the much-anticipated Limacol Caribbean Premier League (LCPL) T20 tournament. Ten of the 15 members started the training camp on Tuesday at the Guyana National Stadium under coach Roger Harper. New Zealanders, James Franklin and Martin Guptill will join the squad upon their arrival here (Guyana) on Friday while international star Mohammed Hafeez, West Indies franchise player Sunil Narine and Lendl Simmons will unite with the squad at…
Read MoreConfident Guyana U-19 team depart for regional tourney, hunt 13th title
By Rajiv Bisnauth – The last time Guyana won the Regional Under-19 Championship was 2007 when the tournament was held in Basseterre, the St Kitts capital. On that occasion the national team was led by Malteenoes all-rounder Steven Jacobs. Now, six years later, the tournament returns to a familiar hunting ground where the Guyanese also celebrated championship honours in 1993 and 2007. The 14-man squad is led by Shawn Perreira, along with manager David Black and coach Adrian Amsterdam, departed Guyana on Wednesday, confident of doing well at the upcoming…
Read MoreYoungest player in Limacol CPL out to prove his worth
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – Most 17-year-olds in Trinidad and Tobago are either preparing for, or hoping to soon celebrate the completion of A level exams; others are considering which university to attend, while some youngsters’ concept of forward planning consists of organising whatever fete is scheduled for Friday night. Seventeen-year-old Nicholas Pooran however, doesn’t have time to think about any of these things as he is too busy working on achieving some major career breakthroughs. One of these is representing his country’s team at the inaugural Limacol…
Read MoreLimacol CPL can produce new generation of players, says Windies coach
The man who masterminded West Indies’ triumph at last year’s Twenty20 World Cup says he has high hopes that the Limacol Caribbean Premier League can produce a generation of players ready for the demands of international cricket. Speaking during a recent media conference in Trinidad for the just concluded Tri- Nation Series, West Indies coach Ottis Gibson lauded the inaugural Twenty20 tournament, noting that it had the potential to develop the type of qualities integral to success at the highest level. “It will help our T20 cricket because you have…
Read MoreBravo salutes Guyanese cricket fans
By Avenash Ramzan West Indies One-Day International ( ODI) captain Dwayne Bravo heaped praise on Guyanese fans following the conclusion of the first two ODIs against Pakistan on Tuesday, noting that “Guyanese love their cricket.” A sold out crowd at the Guyana National Stadium on Sunday witnessed the West Indies go down to Pakistan by a massive margin of 126 runs, but an almost-capacity stadium cheered on the Caribbean lads on Tuesday as they rebounded to level the five-match series 1-1 with a 37-run win. Speaking at a post-match press…
Read MoreLimacol CPL tickets for Guyana matches on sale
Fans interested in attending matches at the Guyana National Stadium during the inaugural Limacol Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will not have to worry too much about any exorbitant costs of tickets. Ticket prices were released on Friday and will be sold at rock-bottom prices. Tickets prices for Guyana’s Amazon Warriors first two games on July 31 and August 2 against Trinidad and Tobago’s Red Steel and Jamaica’s Tallawahs are: South West Stand (Green Stand) – Gy$ 2500 ( US$ 12.50); North West Stand ( Red Stand) – Gy$ 2000 (…
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