2013 – Page 117 – Guyana Times International

Kavem Hodge will breathe youthful energy into St Lucia Zouks

June 28, 2013June 28, 2013 TIMES INT'L

Antrizle. The name sounds funny. You can’t find it on any map. A Google search makes no difference. Where and what is Antrizle? It’s a tiny speck of a village on the east coast of the island of Dominica with a population of less than 700, but emerging from it is a rising star that just might cause mapmakers to reconsider giving it some space on the chart. Kavem Hodge, who turned 20 earlier this year on 21 February, is a middleorder batsman and left-arm spinner. He is one of…

Ramdhanis, Ali star in GOA Olympic badminton tourney

June 28, 2013 TIMES INT'L

The Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) Olympic Day badminton tournament concluded on Monday at the Queen’s College badminton courts with the remaining categories being contested. The remaining Men’s Singles and Mixed Doubles were played off with Narayan Ramdhani winning the Open Singles by defeating Nicholas Ali in a thrilling three-setter that saw both players playing long rallies in the interest of winning crucial points. Ramdhani won the first game 21-15, before Ali came back in the second 21-19. Ramdhani then won the third game and final game 21-18 to win the…

Sammy signs new deal with Digicel

June 28, 2013 TIMES INT'L

Castries, St Lucia – West Indies cricket captain in test and T20, Darren Sammy, has signed a new two-year deal with regional telecommunications provider Digicel. Part of the new contract, covering 2013 to 2015, includes the continued use of the top St. Lucian cricketer in promotional and marketing activities. Digicel will also provide monetary assistance to Sammy and will supply him with a number of gifts including the latest handsets and call credit. “I remain proud to be the face and sporting ambassador for this truly extraordinary company,” exclaimed Sammy.…

“I will make Guyana proud,” says Essequibo cricketer

June 28, 2013 TIMES INT'L

By Indrawattie Natram “I will make Guyana proud; I will stay focused and I will aim high,” were the sentiments of 16-year-old Parmesh Parsotam of Affiance, Essequibo Coast, after he was selected to represent Guyana in the Regional Under-17 tournaments. Parsotam, also called Rocky, during an interview with Guyana Times International Sport expressed his excitement and satisfaction at being selected to represent his country, saying that “being selected is like a dream come true for me, although I am brilliant academically I always dream of becoming a cricketer, my heart…

Facebook fan chooses name for CPL mascot

June 28, 2013 TIMES INT'L

“Bouncer” is the name that has been chosen for the Caribbean Premier League’s mascot after a social media competition where Facebook and Twitter fans were asked to submit their suggestions for names for the huge purple and green ball that forms part of the CPL logo. After sifting through hundreds of submissions, five names were shortlisted by the CPL marketing and event team, with David Ross’ idea emerging as the favourite. Ross, who is from Barbados, posted his winning name on Facebook and explained his reasoning behind the label. “I…

Tri-Nation ODI Series…The bowling must be consistent, says Clive Lloyd

June 28, 2013 TIMES INT'L

By Ravendra Madholall in Toronto An exciting triangular One-Day series is anticipated from Friday when hosts West Indies square off with India and Sri Lanka for supremacy at various venues across the region. And, according to ex-West Indies and Guyana skipper Clive Lloyd, the Caribbean side can capture the title but their bowlers need to be consistent. He made this revelation on Sunday in Toronto where he was part of the Guyana delegation that celebrated the country’s 47th Independence anniversary in Scarborough. The former left-handed batsman felt the bowling is…

The Town of Bartica

June 28, 2013 TIMES INT'L

The Preamble to an 1887 ordinance in British Guiana stated that it had become necessary for the “establishment and regulation of a town” at the confluence of the Essequibo, Mazaruni (Massaruni) and Cuyuni rivers. The point, known as Bartica Grove, was chosen for the new town. In 1829 the Church Missionary Society established the area to conduct missionary work, and it was known for its quiet environment surrounded by palms and mango groves. The name was later shortened to Bartica, which is said to mean “red earth” in one of…

Remembering the legends of Upper Demerara: Walter Spence

June 28, 2013 TIMES INT'L

By Dmitri Allicock Born and growing up in the Upper Demerara area of Linden, I have come to appreciate the great achievements of those who have lived there and contributed significantly to society and representing Guyana on the international map. Legendary Manly Binning was featured in Part I, this week we highlight the great achievements of Walter Spence. Walter Spence may be the first Guyanese to ever win an Olympic medal. He competed for Canada in the 1928 Olympics, winning a bronze medal. Walter Percy Spence, born March 3, 1901,…

Improving computer literacy among children

June 28, 2013 TIMES INT'L

Charity sees technology education particularly important to young Guyanese Save Abee (Us), is a non-profit organisation registered in the U.S. that is currently in the process of obtaining non-profit status in Guyana and Canada. The foundation is based on the principle of giving the children of Guyana the skills required to operate a computer efficiently. It primarily focuses its efforts in the rural regions of Guyana, where transportation and computers are lacking. Speaking with Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, U.S.-based Guyanese Sham Tilak, said he started the charitable organisation Save Abee…

Using the arts to effect change

June 28, 2013June 28, 2013 TIMES INT'L

WITNESS Project is a youth-based outreach programme using the arts to change cultures of violence against women and children WITNESS Project is an arts-based initiative of the Margaret Clemons Foundation (MCF), a New York City based non-profit organization with a mission to stop the cycle of violence against women and children, using counsellor and teacher training, education, therapy, and community and youth outreach. MCF is partnered with Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, and the Government of Guyana, to create a template for change to be used throughout the Caribbean,…