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Statement from Cricket West Indies on the passing of Norman Gilbert, President of the Grenada Cricket Association and Member of the Windward Islands Cricket Board

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Athletes competing at the National Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships at the Leonora Track and Field Centre.

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Developed sporting facilities boost preparation for National Schools Championships

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As schools prepare for the National Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships 2026, the government’s investment in modern infrastructure and...

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Eleven-year-old Divya Persaud took home the first-place trophy for her standout performance at the Women’s Day Rapid Chess Tournament hosted by the Gambit Group. The event, a collaboration among the Gambit Group, Guyana Chess Federation’s Women in Chess, and the School of the Nations, was held on Friday, March 6, 2026, to commemorate International Women’s Day. A total of 24 females accepted the invitation to compete from various schools, including School of the Nations, Marian Academy, St. Joseph High, St. Rose's High, Christ Church Secondary, Richard Ishmael Secondary, New Guyana School, St. John’s College, and Mae’s Primary School.
Persaud, a student at the New Guyana School and the reigning National U12 Girls Rapid Champion, is rapidly cementing her status as one of Guyana’s premier junior chess talents. She dominated the tournament with an impressive, unbeaten score of 6 points, navigating the field with four wins and two strategic draws. Marian Academy’s Tharisha Montes De Oca, no stranger to the chess board, secured second place with 5 points, while schoolmate Angelina Yhap finished third, also with 5 points. Montes De Oca and Yhap have been playing chess for several years and are gradually moving up the ranks of top junior females.
The fourth place and Best U16 player prize was won by New Guyana School’s Lusianna Farlot, while St. Rose’s High’s Gabrielle Mohabir took home the fifth place and Best U14 player award. Amaya Sharma, from the School of the Nations, secured sixth and the Best U12 player prize.
Medals were also awarded to Shameera Dwarka from Christ Church Secondary, Anaya Lall, Maya Ali from School of the Nations, and St. Joseph High’s Madison Spencer, who placed seventh through tenth, respectively.
The girls all showcased their talent and strategic moves in the seven round ten minute Rapid chess competition.
The trophies and medals were awarded to the top performers by WCM Sasha Shariff, a member of the Gambit Group, during a brief ceremony.
A special thank you goes to the organizing team led by Gambit Group’s founder, Oluwadare Oyeyipo. Along with arbiters Marcia Lee, Keron Sandiford, WCM Jessica Callender, and Nathan Williams. Their tireless work behind the scenes ensured that the tournament was conducted fairly and in strict accordance with the rules. Gratitude is extended to Callender for capturing the tournament photos.
A special thank you is extended to the School of the Nations for providing the tournament venue.

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PERSAUD WINS WOMEN’S DAY RAPID CHESS TOURNAMENT.

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March 10, 2026

Eleven-year-old Divya Persaud took home the first-place trophy for her standout performance at the Women’s Day Rapid Chess Tournament hosted...

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SANDIFORD VICTORIOUS IN OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIERS

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March 10, 2026

Keron Sandiford, after two weekends of intense competition, won the National Open Chess Championship Qualifiers, while young Kataleya Sam took...

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Caribbean Football Rising as Guyana Pushes Youth Development

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March 9, 2026

Caribbean football has been gaining renewed attention in recent years, with several small nations making historic strides on the international...

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GOA Hosts Women’s Multi-Sport Fun Day for International Women’s Day

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March 7, 2026

The Guyana Olympic Association (GOA), through its Women in Sport Commission, will host a Mini Multi-Sport Fun Day today, Saturday,...

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SANDIFORD LEADS OPEN CHESS QUALIFIERS

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March 5, 2026

After four rounds of intense battle over the chessboard, Keron Sandiford and Ciel Clement lead the National Open Chess Championship...

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Sri Lanka secure maiden T20I series win over WI

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March 4, 2026

Sri Lanka Women capped off their first-ever T20I series victory against West Indies with a commanding nine-wicket win in Grenada...

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Finn Allen’s record ton puts New Zealand in final

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March 4, 2026

It was deja vu all over again for South Africa, the most dominant side of the 2026 T20 World Cup,...

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STATEMENT ON DELAYED DEPARTURE OF WEST INDIES TEAM FROM INDIA

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March 2, 2026

Cricket West Indies (CWI) wishes to advise that the departure of the West Indies Senior Men’s Team from India, following...

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MI not out yet, insists Pollard despite mounting losses

Statement from Cricket West Indies on the passing of Norman Gilbert, President of the Grenada Cricket Association and Member of the Windward Islands Cricket Board

Developed sporting facilities boost preparation for National Schools Championships

New CPL franchise owners to invest over US$3m

PERSAUD WINS WOMEN’S DAY RAPID CHESS TOURNAMENT.

SANDIFORD VICTORIOUS IN OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIERS

Caribbean Football Rising as Guyana Pushes Youth Development

GOA Hosts Women’s Multi-Sport Fun Day for International Women’s Day

SANDIFORD LEADS OPEN CHESS QUALIFIERS

Sri Lanka secure maiden T20I series win over WI

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