The Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport, in collaboration with the National Sports Commission, introduced the inaugural ‘Learn to Swim’ program in Cinderella County, Essequibo. Held at the Imam Bacchus Swimming Pool in Affiance, this initiative marks a significant step towards enhancing youth development through aquatic education. Minister of Sport Charles Ramson Jr. emphasized the […]
By Eric Collymore The West Indies men’s cricket team is gearing up to take on their English rivals in a highly anticipated three-match series starting on July 10 at Lord’s. As part of their preparation, the Windies recently contested a drawn warm-up match against England’s First-Class Counties Select XI at Kent County Cricket Ground. Assistant […]
By Eric Collymore The highly anticipated KFC Summer Showdown officially began over the weekend, promising to revolutionize the landscape of table tennis tournaments in Guyana. Hosted by the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA), the event commenced with competitors across the Under 15, Under 19, and Senior categories vying for top honors. Organizer Chelsea Edghill of Edge […]
By Tyriq Walters Edge Sports Management (ESM) has launched its inaugural KFC ESM Table Tennis Summer Showdown tournament, offering over one million Guyana dollars in prizes. Spearheaded by Olympian Chelsea Edghill and supported by KFC Guyana, the event has kicked off with great enthusiasm from junior athletes like Thuraia Thomas, Jasmine Billingy, and Malachi More. […]
By Tyriq Walters Linden is gearing up for the third edition of the ExxonMobil Inter-District Kayaking competition, scheduled to take place on July 13 at the Watooka Guest House. Tournament organizer Deon Anderson has assured supporters of an event filled with high levels of competitiveness and excitement. Anderson expressed confidence in the preparations, noting that […]
By Tyriq Walters The inaugural Under 23 Club Championship organized by the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) has concluded on a high note, with President Jermaine Slater expressing satisfaction and outlining plans to establish the league as an annual event. President Slater emphasized the tournament’s success, attributing it to effective partnerships forged with both the […]
Guyanese squash champion Nicholas Verway has successfully defended his title at the Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) championship in the British Virgin Islands, defeating Barbadian Alex Stewart in a commanding three-set match. Verway demonstrated his dominance in the under-19 category, securing victory with scores of 11-6, 11-9, and 11-2, reaffirming his status as the top […]
As the countdown to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris continues, Guyana’s table tennis star Chelsea Edghill is intensifying her preparations for the prestigious event. Edghill, who is set to compete in her second consecutive Olympic Games, expressed her excitement and honor in representing Guyana once again. Following her debut at the 2020 Tokyo […]
The recently concluded Econome Business Conference provided young entrepreneurs in Guyana with invaluable insights from industry leaders on navigating the complexities of business growth and sustainability. Held recently, the event highlighted the burgeoning opportunities within Guyana’s evolving economic landscape. Ameir Ahmad, Managing Director of the Sheriff Group of Companies, emphasized the critical importance of seizing […]
Guyanese powerlifter Carlos Petterson-Griffith received a hero’s welcome upon his return home following his exceptional performance at the World Open Classic Powerlifting Championship in Lithuania. Petterson-Griffith, competing in the men’s 83kg category, achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new world record with a squat of 337.5 kg. His total lift of 860 kg secured […]