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SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2021 | GUYANATIMESGY.COM Convict beaten with wood during prison fight
Aconvicted prisoner at the New Amsterdam Prison in Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), was beaten with a piece of wood by another inmate during a fight at the facility.
The injured man has been identified as Mark Lewis. He was attacked by a remanded inmate on Friday.
Police said that the duo had a misunderstanding and the suspect picked up a piece of wood and dealt several lashes about the victim’s body causing him to receive injuries.
The victim was escorted to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital where he is being treated.
One day prior to this incident, a man who was remanded to the Lusignan Prison, East Coast of Demerara (ECD), for murder, was stabbed about his body by a fellow inmate.
Allan Basdeo was stabbed by a prisoner called “Russian”.
Based on information received, Basdeo had fallen asleep in Holding Bay Two and was awakened by a loud noise.
Upon opening his eyes, he saw the masked sus-
10 drivers, passengers arrested in Berbice for not wearing face masks
As the Government ramps up efforts countrywide to enforce the COVID-19 guidelines in order to ensure compliance, several drivers and passengers in public vehicles were arrested by the Guyana Police Force (GPF) in Region Six (East Berbice Corentyne) for failing to wear their masks.
The Police said ranks at Springlands conducted a COVID-19 face mask exercise on the Springlands Public Road, targeting recalcitrant hire car drivers and passengers.
It was during that exercise that 10 persons were arrested.
On Monday last, Police in Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) arrested a total of 15 persons for failure to wear a face mask in public.
The arrests came as ranks within the region carried out an enforcement exercise to ensure the stipulated COVID-19 measures and protocols were implemented.
Additionally, several shops and liquor restaurants were also closed in keeping with the COVID-19 guidelines, and Police said individuals were also found in different locations without masks.
They were later arrested and placed on $5000 bail each.
The Ministry of Health continues to advise that persons adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines so that Guyana and the rest world will be able to win the fight against the deadly virus.
Health experts have also advised that face masks are critical to slowing the spread of the coronavirus and ending the pandemic.
As of Saturday, Guyana has recorded 14,203 confirmed COVID-19 cases of which 1808 are currently active. The country’s death toll from the pandemic has gone up to 323 after the Health Ministry confirmed nine new deaths in recent weeks – three were from Friday and the other six deaths were recorded between April 25 to May 6.
The New Amsterdam Prison, Berbice
pect armed with improvised weapons. “Russian” subsequently stabbed Basdeo twice to the left side of his head, causing him to receive injuries.
An alarm was raised and the victim was picked up and taken to the infirmary section to seek medical attention. He was later escorted to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) to seek further medical attention. (G9)
Mother’s Day tribute – Cricketer Sherfane Rutherford says:
By Brandon Corlette
Abond between a mother and son lasts a lifetime. That is the bond shared between Guyanese cricketer Sherfane Rutherford
The 22-year-old Sherfane Rutherford, who has represented the West Indies in T20 International cricket and played for multiple franchises, including the Guyana Amazon Warriors, Delhi Capitals,
Karen Rutherford and her son Sherfane Rutherford
and his proud mother Karen Rutherford. Mumbai Indians, Karachi Kings and Preshawar Zalmi, has credited his success to the significant role his supportive mother has played in his life.
Sherfane told this publication that his mother played a crucial role in his life as he emerged from humble beginnings at Enmore, East Coast Demerara. He said his mother recognized, whilst he was at an early age, that he had some potential to achieve great things in the game of cricket.
“My mother is enormously supportive. She has played a very big and crucial role in my life. She also recognised, at an early age, that there was some potential for me to achieve more,” Rutherford revealed.
This left-handed batsman who bowls right-arm seam has said his mother always gave him the freedom to enjoy cricket.
“She would always allow me to naturally enjoy my sport without applying the usual parental pressure. She always dreamt of seeing me play for Guyana one day,” Rutherford added.
Mothers help shape sons into independent and strong men. This is exactly one of the many roles Sherfane’s mother played in his like. “My mother ensured that I became a good human being. She is very religious, and it was she who taught me the importance and value of prayer. She taught me that hard times can be overcome, and that losing battles can be won. She has taught me more than I could have learnt by making wise choices even in the most uncertain situations,” Sherfane explained.
Despite his having played cricket around the globe being something admirable about Sherfane, what trumps that Rutherford declared.
At 22 years old, Rutherford has played in six T20 International matches, 17 first-class matches, and 20 List A matches. Globally, he has played in 53 T20s, and his power hitting and versatility have stood out, being reasons why he has played in all top leagues around the globe. Providence, when Rutherford blasted an unbeaten 45 from 13 balls. His mother Karen was present, as were members of his family, and they witnessed one of the most destructive T20 innings ever. It took the Warriors to victory against the Trinbago Knight Riders. His mom Karen was beyond proud of her son’s performance, and Rutherford described that day as amazing, his being able to perform in the presence of his parents.
The foundation has already been laid for Sherfane Rutherford to achieve greatness in ‘the gentleman’s game of cricket’. With hard work, dedication, and the support of his inspirational mother, he will certainly achieve greatness and continue to make her proud.
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achievement is the continuous love he has for his family and loved ones. The decorated T20 cricketer has not forgotten the bridge he had crossed. He usually displays his intense love for his mother by posting photos of her for the world to see.
“She is my inspiration and my role model,” Sherfane
He was part of the victorious Mumbai Indians team in the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL), and the victorious Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
One of the most remarkable scenes of the bond shared by Sherfane and his mom came in 2018 at the Guyana National Stadium at VACANCY
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– says cricketer Kevlon Anderson of his mother Gail
Kevlon Anderson and his mother Gail Anderson
Kevlon Anderson is regarded as one of the most promising cricketers in the Caribbean. The West Indies youth batsman has shown great maturity, and has made his mother proud thus far. In an interview with this daily publication, Anderson said his mother played a huge part in his cricket career, and has guided him in the right path.
A mother’s love is everlasting, and this has been especially evident in the love being showered on Kevlon Anderson by his adoring mother Gail Antoinette Anderson.
“She looks out for me when it’s most needed, and she monitored me, guided me and show me the way,” Kevlon said of his mother.
The classy right-hander has said he would continue to make his mother proud as he seeks to play cricket at the highest level.
“She appreciates the things I have done so far, and I have not reached where I want to be, but I soon will,” Kevlon added.
And proud mother Gail has expressed how elated she is to see her son Kevlon reach greater heights in his cricket career. She disclosed that she always encourages him to keep playing, but, in the early days, she instilled in him the importance of having an education.
She said that Kevlon had wanted to play cricket during the time when he had to prepare to sit the National Grade Six (Common Entrance) examinations, and she was opposed to that.
“When he joined crickpassed, I will send him (to play cricket). So he wrote
Common Entrance, and then went on with the cricket,” she explained.
Mothers always show love in any circumstance, and that is Gail’s disposition towards Kevlon, especially when he scores runs, but also when he fails.
“I am there with him all the time, encouraging him whether he makes runs or not. I always tell him to put God first, and focus on the game and know what he is doing,” she explained.
Asked how she had felt when Kevlon was called up for the West Indies Under-19 Team, Gail said: I felt glad! I was so surprised I just thanked God for everything!”
Kevlon, a batsman who displays solidity, class and great temperament, has dominated cricket in Guyana at various levels, and his callup to the Guyana Jaguars team is just a matter of time.
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Kevlon Anderson batting for the West Indies U-19 Team
et in the early stage, I told him he had to write Common Entrance first, and if he
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Guyanese Carlston Harris wins debut UFC match in opening round
The lone newcomer on the UFC Vegas 26 card was Carlston Harris, booked in a welterweight fight against Christian Aguilera that kicked off the Fight Night card.
Harris entered the promotion off three straight wins outside the UFC and over solid competition. He also had a number of submission wins on his resume, and on Saturday, he showed his impressive ground game once again.
Aguilera took the middle of the octagon early, and Harris shot for a takedown. Aguilera defended, and in turn put Harris against the fence. Harris threw a front kick and jab, but missed. Aguilera landed a 1-2 and then hit Harris with an uppercut that hurt Harris. Aguilera clinched with Harris and put him against the fence once more. Harris landed a left hook which backed Aguilera up.
Aguilera was hurt by that hook, and shot for a lazy takedown. That allowed Harris to lock up an anaconda choke. Aguilera fought the choke for a few seconds, but went to sleep. Great debut for Harris!
Harris is now on a fourfight winning streak and is a great addition to the welterweight division. Aguilera has now lost two straight fights by submission, and might be fighting for his job next time out if he gets another shot.
Official Result: Carlston Harris defeated Christian Aguilera via submission (anaconda choke) Round 1, 2:52 (cagesidepress)
Harris won via anaconda choke
By Jemima Holmes
It’s all about balance.
Motherhood, in itself, is a mentally and often physically taxing job, and for some, the thought of adding multiple sports to the equation is daunting.
For acclaimed national athlete Alisha Fortune, however, it’s just a walk in the park. Or, in her case, a sprint therein.
Her secret is balance.
Finding the best possible way to get it all done, many times with the help of others, the evergreen Alisha Fortune has said: “I must say thanks to those who have assisted me in some way or the other, because I couldn’t do it
Finding the balance between motherhood and sport
alone.”
Alisha told this publication about her many years of being a mother. “First of all, I enjoy being a mom,” she said. “It’s never easy being a mom, it’s challenging, and even more so as a single parent. It’s challenging,” the irrepressible sprint athlete added.
She says it has all been possible with the help of family, friends, church members and, most importantly, her own mother, Judy Wills.
Fortune has lived most of her life in the public eye, representing Guyana at various levels on the athletics scene, and, later in her career, on bodybuilding and rugby stages. Touching on her versatility as an athlete, the sprint specialist emphasised the importance of branching out.
“I think I have the talent, and I always like to branch out, doing different things, challenging myself; and, you know, athletics is my first love, and after athletics, bodybuilding. I always loved football,” Fortune stated.
“Sometime it’s good (to be engaged in different sports). When you are out of season, you do another sport; it develops other areas in your body, other muscles in your body that you really do need,” she said as a bit to advice.
Now having a face that is easily recognisable by sports fanatics, Fortune began her illustrious career at the tender age of 9. She subsequently qualified for a number of international events, but a lack of finances had kept her away from the CARIFTA and Olympic Games. Nonetheless, her resilience propelled her on in sport, and she eventually became the World Champion in the Masters W40 and W35 sprint events. This undertaking required a lot of travel, which at times cost Fortune a lot on the family front.
“I remember one time I got injured in Trinidad, and I had to stay on for therapy and surgery right away, because I would not have gotten it here. I had to be away from my children for a couple of months, and my mom took up that mantle. It was just very fortunate for me,” she reflected.
During that particular time, the 46-year-old athlete learnt how to balance motherhood and sport.
“I could’ve found a little job (in Trinidad) to work and send money for them, but, you know, to manage it well, I had to manage myself. How am I gonna manage having them (on) different days, you know, like weekends? I had to put all the things together so that I was able to look at them,” she explained.
“As a mom, you always miss
Alisha Fortune
your kids; and even now, they will tell you how much they’re going to miss you,” Fortune shared as she fought to overcome her emotions.
Fortune said she was so able to perfect her ability to manage that she soon saw her skills trickling down into the lives of her children: Andrea, Adrian and Andre Foster, all of whom showed interest in one sport of another.
“At an early age, they were in sports, so I was able to manage them, because I was selfemployed,” she disclosed. “That’s why I chose to be self-employed, because I was able to have a better handle (on the situation),” she added as she spoke about the personal sacrifices she made to offer her children better opportunities.
Turning to the successes her children have achieved, she said, “It makes me feel overwhelmed, and I just want to say thanks to the Almighty, because without God we could not have done it.” Andrea, in particular, is currently a student athlete who, unlike her mother, has been able to attend the CARIFTA Games, which have propelled her career in athletics. “With Andrea, I’m so happy for her, (knowing) that she’s able to launch out and go that far; and I want to see her get better than I am! The sky is the limit basically,” She continued. “For my sons who are in cricket, in and out, they’re also doing their stuff and working, and even managing to do sports,” she disclosed. Fortune is also a grandmother. She has seen some traces of her balancing acts being emulated by her children, especially her son. This is a punctuation of pride in her journey.
“I think, because they would’ve seen me manage myself and what to do and how to go about doing it, it would’ve been a great example for them,” she opined.
Aside from her own children, the athlete is now on a mission to make life a bit easier for other mothers who are experiencing struggles. Under the Guyana Committee of Services (GCOS), Fortune has this week been able to participate in an event assisting mothers who are differently abled or facing differing circumstances.
Being a single parent, it is especially difficult for Fortune to see others being stuck where she had so been many years ago. For this reason, she is hoping that something can be done to change the circumstances of what has become a norm in society.
“I’m hoping that not only in Guyana, but throughout the world, this could be seriously looked at, and see where is the missing link… We can have better children in the world, if they have both parents. Sometimes they may not be together, but where they are able to co-parent their child. Because we see a lot of children… It affects them in schools, it affects them growing up,” an impassioned Fortune has said.
