By Tyriq Walters With cricket becoming increasingly popular in Guyana, the demand for local umpires is on the rise. In response, the Georgetown Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association (GCUSA) has implemented a hybrid training system to attract more individuals to officiate in matches. Chandraban Rajnarine, the Public Relations Officer of GCUSA, spoke with NCN via […]
By Eric Collymore West Indies head coach Daren Sammy is optimistic about his team’s chances in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, slated for June. Sammy revealed that the team management has already settled on 13 players for the T20 World Cup squad, expressing high morale within the unit. He emphasized the importance of […]
By Delicia Janniere Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has provided an update on the rehabilitation works at the Parika and Bartica Stellings. Rehabilitation efforts are underway at both the Parika and Bartica Stellings to enhance their capacity to accommodate vessels and increased traffic. Gryphon Engineering Inc. was awarded a $103 million contract in November 2023 […]
By Travis Seymour In Season Six of the KFC Elite League, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) showcased their dominance with a commanding 11-0 win against Monedderlust. The match saw GDF’s relentless attack from the start, with Dorrel George opening the scoring in the 10th minute. Strikes from Abumchi Benjamin, Chris Macey, and Stephen McDonald further […]
By Travis Seymour In the latest action from the Demerara Volleyball Association League, Alphas showcased their dominance by defeating Vanguards in a convincing fashion. The match saw Alphas assert their dominance right from the start, winning the first set comfortably with a score of 25-11. Key players such as Joel Cort, Geno Carol, Jonathan Lynch, […]
By Eric Collymore Cricket West Indies President, Dr. Kishore Shallow, expressed satisfaction with the administrative team’s performance, lauding their commitment to executing various programs effectively. Dr. Shallow emphasized that the focus of Cricket West Indies (CWI) has been on establishing the right systems to facilitate the development of cricket in the region. Since assuming the […]
By Tyriq Walters Kevin Sinclair and the Guyana Harpy Eagles are gearing up to defend their regional championship title in the final two matches of the CWI Regional Four-Day Tournament in Jamaica. After a convincing victory against the Leeward Islands, the team is once again setting their sights on clinching the title. In an interview […]
By Travis Seymour In a display of exceptional ball handling skills, the Guyana Defence Force Volleyball Club triumphed over team Venguy to claim the top spot in the Demerara Volleyball Association’s club league standings. Under the leadership of captain Michael Adolph, the GDF team delivered a commanding performance, securing victory in a five-set match against […]
By Eric Collymore Dillon Mahadeo, a multi-time holder of the Kares CrossFit Caribbean championship, has been dethroned by Englishman George Dutton in the men’s RX division of the competition held at the National Park Tarmac. The two-day tournament, held over the weekend, witnessed some of the fittest athletes from both regional and international backgrounds pushing […]
By Eric Collymore In preparation for the upcoming Inter-Guiana Games (IGG) scheduled to be hosted by French Guiana in October, the Inter-Guiana Games Committee has finalized the selection of seven sports disciplines to be contested. Following a meeting held in March with governmental authorities and officials from participating territories, it was agreed that the 2024 […]