June 2017 – Page 9 – Guyana Times International

Hopkinson excels in Grenada National HandGun Championship

June 16, 2017 TIMES INT'L

Veteran marksman Harold ‘Top Gun’ Hopkinson, returned from Grenada where he represented the Guyana NRA Smallbore Section and IPSC Guyana with distinction, having participated in the Grenada Gun and Rifle Association’s Second Annual six Stage, Level 2 IPSC competition, held at the associations range. Hopkinson started the precision shooting category placing 7th from 15 seasoned shooters despite having a zero stage due to not having full functionality of his right hand. In the IPSC sanctioned Level 2 competition, Hopkinson was successful as he won the B Class, topping the senior…

India in West Indies 2017: Pant, Kuldeep picked for West Indies tour

June 16, 2017June 16, 2017 TIMES INT'L

Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant and left-arm wristspinner Kuldeep Yadav have been picked for India’s limited-overs tour of West Indies, which comprises five ODIs and a T20 international soon after the Champions Trophy ends in England. Opener Rohit Sharma and fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah are the only members from the Champions Trophy squad who won’t be making the trip to the Caribbean. It is understood that Anil Kumble will remain India’s coach for the West Indies tour. Kumble’s one-year contract ends with the Champions Trophy but he has accepted the BCCI’s offer…

Campbell confident ahead of Sports World Classic in T&T

June 16, 2017 TIMES INT'L

By Michelangelo Jacobus As local bodybuilder extraordinaire Emmerson Campbell prepares to jet off to Trinidad and Tobago to compete in the Sports World Classic competition slated for June 24, he revealed in an exclusive interview with Guyana Times Sports that his preparations are miles ahead of schedule, and he aims to “bring home hardware”. “Everything has been on stream, I have no complaints. My training and nutrition have all been on point this preparation,” he explained. Campbell pointed out that since becoming more knowledgeable about his body and its innate…

Agard for SA Youth Championship

June 16, 2017 TIMES INT'L

Ramona Agard is set to create history for Guyana when she officiates in the Americas Boxing Confederation (AMBC) South American Youth Championship later this year. Agard, an AIBA certified One Star referee/judge was selected recently by AMBC to be in Chile in September to participate in the tournament. Her participation will mark the first time a Guyanese referee/judge will officiate in the South American Youth Championship. Agard will join several other Caribbean officials in the Spanish speaking nation. Last December the experienced female referee and chairperson of the Guyana Boxing…

Pilot with Pomeroon roots aims to serve his homeland

June 16, 2017 TIMES INT'L

While Guyana is noted for its brain drain, 23-year-old Michael Yearwood is one of the few young people who is enthusiastic about returning to live and work in his homeland. Pursuing his commercial pilot license in Trinidad, Yearwood, who is also an award-winning University of the West Indies (UWI) graduate, is already looking for opportunities in Guyana. “I love Guyana and I have always planned on coming back someday,” Yearwood stated in an interview with Sunday Times Magazine, emphasizing his desire to significantly contribute to his homeland, instead of pursuing…

Govt has done very little to create new jobs, investments

June 16, 2017 TIMES INT'L

…living off of past investment initiatives, says Jagdeo The parliamentary Opposition is contending that after being in office for over two years, the coalition Government has done little to create new jobs as it inherited most of the major job creating-investments currently in place. Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo took a swing at the Government when he questioned what new jobs were being created by the Administration, noting that most major investments currently contributing to Guyana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and creating jobs were brought in under the People’s Progressive Party…

AG’s presence at New York’s fundraiser attracts protest

June 16, 2017 TIMES INT'L

A visit by Attorney General Basil Williams, SC, and other officials of the coalition Government to New York to attend a fundraiser quickly turned ugly, as members of Guyana’s Diaspora turned up in their numbers to protest the AG’s presence. The protest occurred on Saturday outside the Zen Lounge, a restaurant and night club in Richmond Hill, New York. In footage seen by this newspaper, which was posted on social media, Williams could be seen approaching and exchanging words with the visibly upset protesters. However, when the protesters shouted for…

CAL confirmed as official airline of HERO CPL

June 16, 2017 TIMES INT'L

Caribbean Airlines will once again be the official airline carrier for the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL T20) in 2017 and will be instrumental in connecting enthusiastic cricket fans and teams participating in the events throughout the Caribbean and North America. As official airline partner, all teams and officials travelling to CPL matches and related activities will travel on Caribbean Airlines flights to and from events. Mr. Séan Quong Sing, Vice President Commercial (Ag.) said: “As the airline that knows the Caribbean best, Caribbean Airlines is delighted to partner with…

Education Ministry PS in hot water

June 16, 2017 TIMES INT'L

…as investigation launched into G$500,000 guard hut Should the allegation prove true after thorough investigation — that Permanent Secretary Vibert Welch of the Education Ministry had used public funds to build at his private residence a guard hut which cost more than G$500,000 to construct — he could find himself seriously immersed in proverbial hot water. Minister of State Joseph Harmon, responding on Friday to queries on the issue, said the matter had come to his attention, and he had sought and received an explanation from the Public Service Ministry.…

Miner chopped to death at Omai Landing

June 16, 2017 TIMES INT'L

A miner was on Friday morning chopped to death during an argument at Omai Landing, Essequibo River. Dead is Carlos Wong, 46, of Half Mile Wismar, Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice). Reports are Wong and the two male suspects had a misunderstanding over a water pump, when one of them, who was armed with a cutlass, chopped him to his right hand. As a result of the chopping, it is believed that the man bled to death. After the chopping incident, the two men fled the scene. The man was…