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Kristian Jeffrey eyes ‘good show’ in Las Vegas GO-Kart meet

September 28, 2012December 14, 2012 TIMES INT'L

By Ravendra Madholall He has already represented Canada twice before at the Go-Karting championship and this year, Kristian Jeffrey is once more fully geared to make a big impression when he hits the Las Vegas track next month. The former Guyana Go-Kart champion believes that he is fully prepared in mind and body while his motor is at high performance level, all set to compete. At age 23, the young racer is eager to add more titles to his name, which is already well known in the Caribbean not only…

In search of more titles

September 7, 2012December 14, 2012 TIMES INT'L

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…

Super-bike racer Kevin Graham in full gear for Caribbean championships

August 17, 2012December 14, 2012 TIMES INT'L

By Ravendra Madholall Canada’s veteran super-bike rider Kevin Andrew Graham is preparing eagerly for the upcoming 2012 Caribbean Motor Racing Championships to be held in Barbados on September 1 at Bushy Park. Having represented Guyana for almost two consecutive decades, the 43-year-old Canadian-born champion rider is anxious to continue with the dominance he left off last year at all three Caribbean Championship races, which were held in Jamaica, Barbados and the final leg in Guyana. With Guyana languishing at the bottom of the points table after the initial round at…

Young Jamaican Andre Creary enjoying Canada’s cricket

August 2, 2012December 14, 2012 TIMES INT'L

aims to make ‘a big impression’ By Ravendra Madholall Young Jamaican and aspiring international player Andre Creary is relishing the opportunity to play in Canada’s Elite League cricket tournament for the first time. He is currently rated as one of the brightest prospects in the Caribbean. With an undiminished enthusiasm for the game, the versatile all-rounder wants to be a professional cricketer. He has donned the prestigious maroon colours at the under-19 and second-division levels, but his ultimate goal is to be in the senior category, a dream that he…

Iconic Guyanese-Canadian Karateka Frank Woon-A-Tai

July 20, 2012December 14, 2012 TIMES INT'L

– hails success of inaugural International Karate Daigaku Shoto By Ravendra Madholall Famed in the Karate world, Guyanese-Canadian Frank Woon-A-Tai is extremely pleased to have hosted his first major international event with resounding success recently in Canada. The inaugural 2012 International Karate Daigaku Shoto (IKDS) World Cup brought in excess of 650 competitors from around the globe to one venue (Ryerson University) to participate in a three-day tournament. Woon-A-Tai, who holds a dual citizenship with Canada and his native country, Guyana, was the Chief Instructor at the championship. In an…