Guyanese race car driver, Calvin Ming continued his impressive performances in the F1600 series where he managed to get yet another podium finish, this time in third place at the 2016 F1600 Formula F Championship Series descended at Virginia International Raceway (VIR) over the weekend. In race one, Ming started in the 2nd position as he had qualified brilliantly in a time of 1:59.408 which was only about a half second behind the pole sitter. The race had numerous battles throughout the field with # 82, Calvin Ming of Team…
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CPL fever: Tickets now on sale in Guyana
The eagerly awaited sale of tickets for the 2016 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has commenced today, Thursday, June 9, at the new CPL Office at 238 Camp and Quamina Streets, Georgetown. Patrons wishing to purchase tickets will be allowed 10 tickets per person for each game and where possible they may be allowed to purchase tickets with the seats of their choice in their preferred stand depending on availability. However corporate entities wishing to purchase more than 10 tickets can contact the ticketing office for further details. The cost…
Read MorePrivate sector support a must for sports development
By Rene Stoby Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) and veteran Guyanese broadcaster and sports administrator Joseph “Reds” Perreira held a joint press conference at Cara Lodge last Monday June 6. The GABF President, Nigel Hinds updated the media on the progress with regards to Guyana hosting the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Under-16 Championships, which will be at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in Georgetown Guyana. Hinds indicated that the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) has committed Gy$1M while Quality Seafoods Inc. has contributed another million to the hosting of the event.…
Read MoreExcitement building for CPL 2016 – Harper
Roger Harper, Head Coach of Guyana Amazon Warriors said the CPL is now just a few weeks away and there’s great excitement from everyone within the organisation. “Guyanese supporters are incredibly proud of their team and their support on match days makes Providence Stadium one of the greatest fortresses in the Caribbean. To help us achieve success on the field this year we need big crowds and we are going to try our best to play our part and aim to give our public a team to be proud of.…
Read MoreCarnival cricket heads to Florida
– USA international Steven Taylor proud to be a part of cricketing history in his home State The Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is delighted to announce that the Ticket Office at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, located next to the Central Broward Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, will open today (Thursday). The Ticket Office will be open for business from Monday to Friday (10am-5pm) and on Saturday (12 – 4pm) to enable fans to physically buy their tickets in advance for the biggest party in sport this summer. Supporters can…
Read MoreCocaine in frozen fish was destined for US
– Police widen probe Ten persons were taken into Police custody after a quantity of cocaine was unearthed in frozen fish at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri, East Bank Demerara, on Wednesday morning. According to reports, at about 02:00h, members of the Police narcotic branch intercepted over six kilograms of cocaine in several boxes. The boxes were found among other cargo during a routine check by Police. Guyana Times International understands that of the 10 arrested, six are ramp attendants attached to a handling service at the main…
Read MoreDharamlall will be asked to provide “solid explanation” about shooting allegations
In light of the Police investigation into allegations against People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Member of Parliament Nigel Dharamlall that he threatened to shoot an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) official, the hierarchy of the Party said they are expecting “solid explanations” from the parliamentarian. Dharamlall recently came into the lime light after a report was made that he allegedly whipped out his gun and threatened to shoot the official after the individual was seen communicating with his (Dharamlall’s) ex-wife. The Police have confirmed the report and has since launched an investigation.…
Read MoreLinden man remanded for attempted murder
A South Amelia’s Ward, Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara- Berbice) man was on Monday remanded to prison by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan after being charged with intent to commit murder. Miner Samuel Boucher, 27, was not required to plead to the indictable charge which stated that on May 24, 2016 at Cuyuni River, he unlawfully and maliciously wounded Shanell Rodrigues with intent to commit murder. Bail was objected to by Police Prosecutor Neville Jeffers, who told the Court Rodrigues was still hospitalised. According to Jeffers, Rodrigues, who is known to…
Read MoreFormer PM representative slapped with dangerous driving charge
One day after having his services terminated as Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) Regional Representative of the Office of the Prime Minister, controversial Member of the Alliance For Change (AFC) Abel Seetaram made his first court appearance on Tuesday to face dangerous driving charges. The matter was called on Monday at the Blairmont Magistrate’s Court but Seetaram did not make an appearance. He had not appeared on either of the two previous occasions the matter was called. However one day after he was fired as the Prime Ministerial Representative to Region Five,…
Read MoreWoman jumps to death from Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge
A young woman ended her life by jumping off the Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge, Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara- Berbice) shortly before 09:00h on Tuesday. According to reports, the woman identified as 24-year-old Tabhita Small of South Amelia’s Ward, Mackenzie, was earlier seen at the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC). A Police source in Linden confirmed that the woman was diagnosed with tuberculosis approximately two years ago and was admitted to the LHC around 15:10h on Monday after experiencing a series of fainting spells. This newspaper understands that she was discharged from the…
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