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Friday February 07, 2020
Kaieteur News
For the first time, a woman will start the Olympic torch relay Athens, Greece (AP) - For the first time, a woman has been chosen to launch the torch relay for the Tokyo Games at the birthplace of the ancient Olympics in Greece. Greece’s Olympic Committee said yesterday it has picked Rio shooting gold medalist Anna Korakaki as the first torchbearer following the flame-lighting ceremony in Ancient Olympia on March 12. The carefullychoreographed ceremony is led by an actress posing as an ancient Greek priestess who
lights the flame using a bowlshaped mirror to focus the heat of the sun’s rays on her torch. She will then pass it on to Korakaki. The torch relay will course through Greece for a week before the flame is handed over to Tokyo organising officials at a ceremony in Athens. The last torchbearer in Greece will also be a woman — Greece’s Katerina Stefanidi who won the pole vault at Rio. Greece’s national Olympic Committee President Spyros Capralos said Korakaki’s selection was a “historic” moment.
Ramnarine leads Good Success to five-wicket win A fine all-round performance by Vickram Ramnarine guided Good Success to a five-wicket victory over Sans Souci Jaguars when the Wakenaam Cricket Committee/Bel Air Rubis/Trophy Stall T20 competition continued recently. Ramnarine bagged five for 16 as Sans Souci Jaguars were bowled out for 119 in 18.4 overs, batting first at the Wakenaam Community Centre ground. Zameer Zaman made 36 with four fours and three sixes
Friday February 07, 2020 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) If something is bothering you today, Aries, consider talking with your mother or an older person you feel comfortable with.Draw some strength from this valuable resource by visiting or calling. TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) Don't fall into the "poor me" trap today. When things repeatedly don't go the way you want, or bad things happen to you, it can be very easy to fall into a victim mentality. GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Try to make sure you get some quality time to yourself today, Gemini. Your nature is one that thrives on intense thought, creativity, sexuality, and emotion. Without adequate time alone in a space that’s comfortable for you. CANCER (June 21–July 22) Today may be a good day for you to spend some time creating. While you may love sports, you also have an innate artistic streak. The joy of creating something is immeasurable, and the process of producing a finished product can be very enjoyable and therapeutic. LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) Make some plans to write a letter, send a greeting card, or put together a package for someone far away today, Leo. This can be a lot of fun to do, especially if the person on the receiving end isn't expecting anything from you. VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) It's a good day for you to put some of those creative ideas to work, Virgo. Pull out your favorite craft supplies and have some fun exploring color and design.
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Put some music on to get yourself going today, especially if you feel a little lonely. Music often has as strong an effect as conversation. SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) It's a good day to pull out that shopping list, Scorpio. Your ability to be thrifty and efficient will be strengthened at this time, so why not take advantage of it? Take a few minutes to look through recent flyers or gather coupons before heading out. SAGIT (Nov. 22–Dec. 21) Chances are good that you'll be keeping yourself busy today, Sagittarius. The energetic aspects that are occurring can really have you raring to take on chores that need to be done. CAPRI (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) Why not take some much deserved rest and relaxation today, Capricorn? After all, even you need to jump out of the rat race once in a while. If there are some things you really need to care of AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18) You might get an unexpected visit today. And it's quite likely that it will be someone who really needs some comfort and support. Whether you have a huge list of things you want to get done or just taking it easy, don't turn your friend away. PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) Today you might want to talk over any plans you have or would like to make with those you live with, Pisces. If you live alone, there isn't much chance that your plans will affect anyone.
while Devon Ramrattan scored 22; Nazeer Mohamed took 2-16 to support Ramnarine. Good Success responded with 122-5 in 19 overs. Imran Khan struck 43 while Ramnarine made 22; Chandreka Jairam took 2-3. The semi finals will be contested on Sunday with Sans Souci facing Noitgedacht at 09:30hrs and Good Success playing Maria’s Pleasure at 13:30hrs.
BCB/RHTY&SC/ GBTI Region 6... From page 37 Manchester High, Corentyne Comprehensive, J. C Chandisingh, Port Mourant, Lower Corentyne, Canje, New Amsterdam, Berbice Educational Institute and Tutorial Academy. Foster disclosed that the date of birth cutoff date would be the 1st of September, 2001 while all players should be registered students of their respective schools with an attendance rate of 80 %. Captains are required to be at the venue at 09.45hrs for the spinning of the toss. The BCB head is urging players to take advantage of this tournament and to perform well, so that the BCB Selection Committee can consider them for selection this year. Players the likes of Jonathan Rampersaud, Mahendra Gopilall, Lucas Arthur, Jeremy Sandia, Gourav Ramesh, Kumar Deopersaud, Zeynul Ramsammy, Leon Cecil, Rampertab Ramnauth, Hemendra Gurdyal, Salim Khan, Vittore Latchman, Sanjay Algoo, Avishkar Persaud, Isiah Thorne and Abdul Ramsammy are expected to participate in the tournament. RHTY&SC Cricket Manager expressed gratitude to GBTI for their continued investment in Berbice cricket and reassured that this 2nd BCB/RHTYSC/GBTI sponsored tournament would be a huge success. Chairman of the BCB Competition Committee, Leslie Solomon spoke of the importance of cricket at the school level as the county seeks to identify new talent to uphold the rich tradition of the sport. GBTI’s Port Mourant Branch Manager Mohamad Azim stated that the Bank strongly believes in fulfilling its corporate responsibilities and does so via several avenues including investment in sports, culture and education.
Pride vs Hurricanes West Indies C/Ship match postponed St John’s, Antigua – Due to an overnight break-in at the players pavilion at Warner Park, St. Kitts, the scheduled start of the Leewards Hurricanes vs Barbados Pride match in the fourth round of the West Indies Championship has been delayed by one day. The match will now start today at 10:00hrs (9:00hrs Jamaica Time). Local hosts Leeward Islands Hurricanes and the St. Kitts Cricket Association have confirmed to Cricket West Indies that local police
are investigating the matter and that all necessary steps are being taken to mitigate against such a situation recurring. The delayed start to this fixture is not expected to have any significant impact on the ongoing series of matches across the region. The other matches ongoing in the fourth round are: Guyana Jaguars vs Jamaica Scorpions at Guyana National Stadium; Windward Islands Volcanoes vs Trinidad & Tobago Red Force at Windsor Park, Dominica.
Shaw and McCoy... From page 35 result, Canada will face Costa Rica in the semifinals, while Mexico will meet the United States. It was a hard-fought start between the two teams, and in need of a spark, Canada turned to the international goal scoring record-maker herself, Christine Sinclair, who fired in her 186th national team goal with a rightfooted finish to make it 1-0 Canada in the 26’. Canada looked to build off that momentum and just seconds before the halftime
whistle, Shelina Zadorsky snuck in a shot in the 45+1’ to double the lead 2-0. Canada was also getting a strong performance at the other end, as GK Stephanie Labbe made a superb save from a Kiana Palacios shot in the 53’, followed by another key stop on a Daniela Espinosa effort in the 76’. In the end, the Canadian defense kept Mexico at bay to record their third straight clean sheet victory and a date with the Ticas today.