By Tyriq Walters Shemaine Campbell has been appointed as the captain of the Guyana Cricket Board’s (GCB) Women’s side for the upcoming regional 50-overs and T20 senior tournaments. The GCB has announced a squad of 14 players for both formats, with Campbell leading the team and Cherry-Ann Fraser serving as her vice-captain. The squad comprises […]
By Tyriq Walters The Cummingsburg Bounty Colts faced a tough challenge against the Stabroek Eagles in the One Guyana Basketball League, with Shelroy Thomas delivering an outstanding performance of 37 points. However, despite his efforts, the Colts fell short, suffering a nine-point defeat to the Eagles at the National Gymnasium. The Stabroek Eagles secured a […]
By Travis Seymour Briton John’s remarkable streak of victories continues as he clinched yet another road race title, this time triumphing in the Burnham Memorial Cycle Road Race. The event, held in honor of the late Forbes Burnham and sponsored by the Burnham Foundation, saw intense competition and thrilling performances. John, fresh off his recent […]
The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) is gearing up to send the country’s top pugilists to the 1st World Olympic Qualifiers in Italy and the prestigious Youth World Boxing Cup in Montenegro. This presents a significant opportunity for Guyana’s Olympic prospects to secure their spots at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. Desmond Amsterdam, Keevin Allicock, and […]
Veteran cricket commentator Joseph ‘Reds’ Perreira has once again raised concerns over Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) delay in announcing a new selection panel for the men’s senior team. Perreira’s remarks come in the wake of Roland Butcher’s departure from the Desmond Haynes-led senior selection panel for the West Indies men’s teams, as his contract was […]
In an electrifying showcase of strength and skill, the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) held its national novices and junior championship at Saint Stanislaus College on Sunday. The event witnessed remarkable performances, with several athletes smashing records and making their mark in the powerlifting arena. Norman Brady and Junior Romeo Hunter emerged as standout lifters […]
by Travis Seymour The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has embarked on a transformative journey to elevate the country’s football prowess on the international stage through the implementation of a comprehensive high-performance program. Supported by FIFA’s talent development scheme, the GFF initiated the local elite high-performance program following approval in October 2023 and a substantial funding […]
By Travis Seymour At the World Aquatics Championship in Doha, Qatar, Guyana’s top female swimmer Aleka Persaud faced another challenging day in the pool, failing to secure a podium finish. In the 50-meter freestyle heat 6, Persaud, ranked number 2, finished with a time of 28.60 seconds. However, she fell short as Bolivia’s Adriana Giles […]
By Tyriq Walters Stephen Liburd, coach of the West Indies female Under-19 cricket team, expressed his admiration for the talent he witnessed during his brief visit to Guyana, as part of his mission to prepare the team for the Under 19 World Cup in 2025. Having already visited St. Lucia and Barbados, Liburd’s itinerary includes […]
By Tyriq Walters A collective bowling effort paved the way for a resounding win for Berbice in the Guyana Cricket Board’s T20 Inter-County tournament, as they dominated Essequibo in the opening game. The Malteenoes Sports Club ground witnessed the commencement of the senior women’s T20 inter-county tournament, with Berbice winning the toss and electing to […]