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All-rounder Basil Persaud stated that he is overwhelmed with his maiden tour of South Africa with West Indies over-50 team that participated in the recently concluded World Cup limited-over tournament.
As the Parliament of Guyana continues to observe its 70th anniversary this year, a 10-team softball cricket tournament is organized as part of the celebrations and will be bowled off on Saturday April 29 in the city.
International Chess Federation (FIDE) Director for Development Grandmaster Nigel Short MBE has made strides to boost chess in young and developing Chess Federations across the globe. The visit by the Grandmaster to Guyana was included in a tour of Belize and Suriname, having already met officials in the Cayman Islands, Dominica, St. Kitts-Nevis, Grenada, Antigua & Barbuda to reinforce chess development, and in most cases, to start new chess associations in those territories.His recent stop in Guyana was no different. He has succeeded in strengthening partnerships, improving awareness, and bringing valuable discussions to the attention of high-level officials.Grandmaster Short was granted an audience with His Excellency President Dr. Irfaan Ali, whose contribution of one million dollars for chess development in Guyana was well received.
The Final day of the first round match of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB), Government of Guyana (GOG) and Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCY&S) Boys Under-19 Inter County Three-Day cricket tournament between Essequibo and Select XI at GCC ground, Bourda produced a comfortable five wicket win for Essequibo.