By Brian Kubeck, President, Sithe Global Sithe Global would like to thank the members of Parliament and the members of the Guyanese public that attended our Amaila Falls Hydropower Project information workshops, which were conducted on July 31. We further express our appreciation to all Guyanese supporters and opponents alike, who have a stake in ensuring that the country makes an informed decision about proceeding with the project. The extensive public dialogue was evidence of your vibrant democracy and commitment to a comprehensive understanding of the project. Sithe Global strongly…
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Building Brand Guyana
Whatever doubts might have existed in the minds of some about the viability of the Twenty20 (T20) cricket franchise model of the Limacol Caribbean Premier League (CPL), as far as gaining acceptance in the minds of the fans, have now been comprehensively dissipated. In terms of viability from a financial standpoint, that will be determined after all the dust (and fireworks) have settled, but in the meantime, the franchise owners and other corporate sponsors have held back nothing in their efforts to make the tournament a success. Up to now,…
Read MoreRe-examine ‘exploitative’ fare structure – Guyana gov’t urges Caribbean Airlines
CARIBBEAN Airlines (CAL) executives are being urged to understand their role in the Guyanese market and to desist from the abuse and exploitation in terms of airfares that Guyanese are asked to pay coming into Guyana. Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister, Irfaan Ali reiterated this call on Tuesday while he placed an open invitation to CAL executives to come to Guyana for an urgent meeting. “I have instructed the GTA Director to call in the new CEO and Chairman of the board to meet with us no later than next…
Read MoreWindsor Estates is Guyana Amazon Warriors founding sponsor
With just days left to the bowl off of the inaugural Limacol Caribbean Premier League, Windsor Estates developed by Navigant Builders has signed on as a founding sponsor of local Franchise Guyana Amazon Warriors. This announcement was made by Amazon Warriors Director Ravie Ramcharitar, who noted that the team was “thrilled and proud to have such a successful Guyanese on board, showing that Guyanese emigrants can still contribute to the nation’s well-being, especially in the game that breaks all barriers, which is what the Limacol CPL is striving to do.”…
Read MoreGuardian Group supports Limacol CPL
As the countdown to the start of the inaugural Limacol Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 tournament continues, organisers have confirmed Guardian Group as an Official League Partner in the insurance product and services category. The announcement came at Guardian Group’s launch of its new branding. Formerly known and operating under parent company Guardian Holdings Limited (GHL), Guardian Group is an integrated financial services group with a focus on life, health, property and casualty insurance, pensions and asset management, which has been serving the Caribbean since 1847, under such brands as…
Read MoreCorona Extra Beer given pouring rights in Guyana for Limacol CPL
Corona Extra Beer, distributed by Top Brandz Distributors, has joined the Guyana chapter of the Limacol Caribbean Premier League (LCPL) T20 tournament, slated to bowl off in one week. The official announcement was made on Thursday by Ravie Ramcharitar, a director of the Guyana Amazon Warriors franchise. The signing of this agreement gives Corona Extra Beer the pouring rights for beer at the Guyana National Stadium for all Limacol CPL matches. “There are some moments when only a Corona will do and we at Top Brandz Distributors believe that the…
Read MoreYoung Amazon Warrior Trevon Griffith is “coming to play”
Trevon Griffith may be the youngest player on the Guyana Amazon Warriors team, but what he lacks in years, he definitely makes up for in confidence and fighting spirit. The Under-23 cricketer is convinced that the Amazon Warriors can win the inaugural Limacol Caribbean Premier League, and he plans to play a significant part in making that happen. For 22-year-old Trevon Abashai Griffith, playing in the inaugural Limacol Caribbean Premier League T20 tournament is a chance to put the doubts about his form to rest; in fact, he relishes the…
Read MoreBaird now focused on World Championships in Moscow
By Treiston Joseph – To determine the brightness of a star astronomers have to use different variables and like a star USA-based Guyanese athlete Kadecia Baird’s light is getting brighter with every 400m race she runs. Three weeks ago she won the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Championship gold medal. The 18-year- old, who won the World Junior silver medal in the 400m last year with a time of 51.04s, recorded 51.32s to capture CAC gold medal which qualified her for the 2013 World Championships next month in Moscow, Russia.…
Read MoreRambalak wins Georgetown leg of “Premium Cues”
Ryan Rambalak was crowned champion of the Georgetown “Premium Cues Showdown” pool tournament last Sunday at Buddy’s Pool Hall on Sheriff Street. In a keenly contested Georgetown leg of the countrywide tournament, Rambalak battled to victory against 32 players, and for his win he took home a first prize of Gy$ 60,000 and a trophy. Troy Soodoo captured the runner-up position, securing Gy$ 40,000 and a trophy, while the third place finisher Bernard Bagot claimed Gy$ 35,000 and a trophy. The three players will now represent Georgetown in the grand…
Read MoreLocal Limacol CPL volunteers get ready to play
With the inaugural Limacol Caribbean Premier League just seven days away, more than 90 volunteers from across the country gathered at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, on Sunday for a training session aimed at ensuring their readiness for the greatest party in sports. The men and women, most with experience from previous such events, were trained in nine functional areas of operation for the matches, including cricket operations, event support, media and accreditation, VIP and hospitality and entertainment. Limacol CPL Volunteer Coordinator Sabrina Panday, pleased with the outcome of the…
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