Category: Features

The Guyana Amazon Warriors is said to be in good hands this year under the captaincy of ‘Jack-of-all-trades” Shoaib Malik. Malik brings with him almost two decades of experience and is one of the most dynamic T20 cricketers. A 17-year-old Malik debuted against West Indies in October 1999. His bowling style was a mirror motion picture of Saqlain Mushtaq and he scalped 2 wickets in his first game. But with time, batting took precedence and the first time he was promoted to number 4 in the batting order, Shoaib grabbed…

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In February 2017, at age 37, Imran Tahir reached the pinnacle of limited overs cricket by becoming the No. 1 ranked ODI and T20I bowler in the world. It was a testament to his desire to succeed at the top level, a trait which has helped him defy age and turn it into a complete non-factor. Be it his trademark celebratory sprints after picking a wicket, or the passionately charged roars on the field of play, Tahir’s enthusiasm has kept him going. That very love for the game stands out…

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By Lakhram Bhagirat Apart from professional cricketers, not many people would say that they were born to love the game, but that is not the case with Cindya Khellawan, since she feels that cricket is part of her existence. No, she is not a cricketer, but rather a professional fan. Ask Cindya about any aspect of the game and she would be able to quite easily explain it, or give you statistics and provide the ranking of each player. Cindya hails from the village of Ocean View, Uitvlugt on the…

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By Lakhram Bhagirat The youngest member of the Guyana Amazon Warriors in this year’s Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is all pumped and ready to make his mark, cementing his place as a force to be reckoned with in the cricketing world. At just 19 years old, Sherfane Rutherford is living the best life possible. He is in top form and ready to wreck wickets and hit the ball out of the stadium. The natural hype of his youth coupled with the adrenaline of being a part of the most…

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By Lakhram Bhagirat One year ago, Akshaya Persaud was sitting in the sun-beaten red stands of the Providence National Stadium cheering on the Guyana Amazon Warriors as they fought a diligent battle against the Trinbago Knight Riders. Today, he cannot believe that he is a part of the Warriors squad heading into the 2018 Caribbean Premier League(CPL) games. It is truly a surreal experience for Akshaya, but one that he plans to capitalise on and make his mark in the cricketing world. For the super-hyped 21-year-old, cricket runs through his…

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By Lakhram Bhagirat Hard work, determination, commitment and discipline are character traits that lead one to success and for Romario Shepherd, those are the traits he strives to embody. This year, the hard work is paying off since his dream of playing for the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has been realised. The 23-year-old all-rounder has been selected to be part of the Amazon Warriors’ squad, and his fans and supporters are all eager to see him in action. Romario was born in the mining town…

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by Petamber Persaud Sugar in Guyana is writing another chapter in its history, another sordid chapter but hopefully not the final chapter nor a chapter in finality in its bitter sweet history. For almost all of its two hundred years history, sugar was a dominant factor in the social, economic and political arenas of this country. Now sugar is a grave concern for all, as per Martin Carter all are involved! all are consumed! Historians, academics and commentators have adumbrated the basic facts. The creative writers are filling in the…

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Many people would do whatever it takes to aid in the development of the communities they were born into and that is why 31-year-old Vanessa Richards decided to campaign to become the first female Toshao of Achiwib Village. Achiwib Village is a small Wapichan (Wapishana) settlement some 130 miles from Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo). The Village has about 561 residents who are all working towards the development of the community. The name Achiwib is from the Wapichan language and it means lily flower. This year, the villagers collectively…

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