The Class One 100m hurdles should be tasty, too, with Anderson’s teammate Amoi Brown upsetting favoured Gabrielle McDonald, now at Edwin Allen, at the Trials. McDonald bounced back to win at Central Champs, but also has to be wary of Janeek Brown, the Wolmerian who has won gold in lower classes at Champs. Though injuries seem to have slowed 2016 Class One 100 winner Patrice Moody, Edwin Allen seem to have more than enough depth to ride past that difficulty. As a sign of squad depth, shortly after Moody’s troubles became apparent, her Class One teammate, Kashieka Cameron, set a personal best of 11.49 to win the Trials 0.05 ahead of St Jago’s Aneka Brissett. It was a sign of how hard it will be to beat Edwin Allen at Champs. Apparently, you can’t keep a good team down. CLOSE TO RECORD 100M HURDLES Hydel High, St Jago High and Holmwood Technical High schools have all built wonderful teams for the 2017 staging of the Boys and Girls’ Championships. Ironically, these three top teams look set to battle each other for second place when the Girls’ Championships begin on March 28 inside the National Stadium. The author of the dilemma is Edwin Allen High School, which appear too strong to lose. If CHAMPS WATCH is right, the Michael Dyke-coached Edwin Allen team will win its fourth straight team title and fifth overall. Edwin Allen appear capable of scoring 370 points. That’s far away from the all-time high, under the current scoring system of 400.5, but is more than enough to win. Hydel, Holmwood and St Jago all come at about 260 on the points scale. That means a tremendous battle for second place in the offing. The platform for Edwin Allen’s success lies in Class Three. Led by record-breaking sprinter Kevona Davis, this group is the only one from any school to have the capability of scoring 100 points. Solid Edwin Allen squads in Classes One, Two and Four should bear the Championship Trophy back to Frankfield. Early season losses seem to have propelled Cemore Donald to accelerate in the Class Two middle distances. Now, the triple Class Three gold medallist has come through stern tests in the 800 and 1,500 metres to emerge as the Class Two favourite in both events. The leggy Donald has clocked 2 minutes 08.53 seconds over the 800 metres and her meeting race at that distance with Charokee Young of Hydel may be one of the races of the meet. Young beat Holmwood’s Class One star Chrisanni May at the recent G.C. Foster Classic, but lost to Donald in Class Two at Central Champs. She may have more to give. Dyke’s Class Three 800 and 1500m crew isn’t any worse since Donald’s move up. Rushana Dwyer has run wonderful times and will keep the Edwin Allen flag flying high. In Class Four, Dyke has assembled an awesome team of sprinters. Just two years after Davis and company twice made history by breaking 47 seconds in the Class Four 4x100m, another Edwin Allen quartet sped to a winning time of 46.30 seconds at Central Champs. That fast four include Serena Cole, the Central 100 metre champion, and nippy Tina Clayton. Holmwood are back on the rise. The 10-time champion school is limited in Class Four, but are great everywhere else. May, Class Two long jumper Suzan Francis and Class One hurdler Nicolee Foster are prominent names, but when Champs ends, Mishae Harriott could be the Holmwood heroine. She is encroaching on Kimone Shaw’s Class Two 100 metres record of 11.48 seconds with a recent run of 11.50. Though she lost to St Catherine High School standout Julien Alfred of St Lucia at Central Champs, she is coming to Champs in cracking form. Hydel have come a long way in a short time. New to Champs in 2010, this team isn’t far from being genuine Championship contenders. With Corey Bennett at the helm, Hydel have added to their traditional sprints-jumps-relays base a powerful 800-1,500-2,000 steeplechase-3000 unit. World Under-20 discus finalist Devia Brown will lead the Hydel field events team into action. Hydel’s multitalented Shian Salmon is hamstrung by new rules restricting the number of events one athlete can do. She is fast in the 400 and 400 metres hurdles and is a record-breaking high jumper. The same goes for Hydel’s second year Glengoffe High transfer, Trishuana Hemmings, who can sprint, long jump and do hurdles. Both are in Class One. In that class, Roniesha McGregor may show how good Hydel have become in the 400 metres. Last year, she was the only person to beat Junelle Bromfield, then at St Elizabeth Technical (STETHS), over the distance when she beat her head-to-head at the Kirkvine Development meet. This time, STETHS have McGregor’s World Under-20 teammate Stacy-Ann Williams, who is fresh from a personal best of 52.62 seconds at the G.C. Foster Classic. Shaw has arguably been St Jago’s best Girls’ Championships performer of the last few years. She has won every class and holds the 100 metres records in Classes Two and Four. This season, she and reigning Class Two 200m champion Shaniel English are off the pace and face fast opponents, including Harriot, Alfred and gifted Vere Technical hurdler Brittany Anderson in the 200m. This year, the top ‘Lady Monk’ should be Shaw’s teammate Tissana Hickling. Second in the Class One long jump and the Open triple jump last year to the now graduated Samara Spencer of Hydel, Hickling has the season’s best mark in both events – 6.39m and 13.29 metres, and it isn’t really close. Joanne Reid is being peaked perfectly by head coach Kelando Goburn. The lanky Reid will launch her bid to defend her Class Three 400 metres title from the top of the 2017 performance charts at 54.49 seconds. Aside from the 5-day battle for team honours, there are events which will be worth the price of entry by themselves. Prime among them is the Class Two 100m hurdles, where Anderson rules. After a loss at the early-season McKenley-Wint Classic to Ray-Donna Lee of Hydel, the Vere girl has routinely gone faster than the Champs record of 13.38 seconds with times of 13.18 and 13.21. The defending champion, Daszay Freeman, has emerged as her main challenger with a personal best of 13.44 behind Anderson at the Carifta Trials. Holmwood’s Shanette Allison, a former Class Three and Four winner, is also right up there.
Kelly Williams rides ‘Angkas’ to beat traffic for TNT game
Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. Meralco ‘never the same’ after Almazan injury in PBA Finals OSG plea to revoke ABS-CBN franchise ’a duplicitous move’ – Lacson Scottie Thompson also worthy of Finals MVP, thinks Cone Redemption is sweet for Ginebra, Scottie Thompson OSG plea to revoke ABS-CBN franchise ’a duplicitous move’ – Lacson LATEST STORIES Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew Jiro Manio arrested for stabbing man in Marikina Brian Heruela arrival bolsters Phoenix backcourt, defense TNT forward Kelly Williams smiles while sharing his “comical” experience riding a motorcycle to beat traffic and get to the game on time. Mark Giongco/INQUIRER.netThere’s a first time for everything.Even for someone as punctual as TNT forward Kelly Williams, who has never been late coming into a game throughout his 12-year career, his time was up.ADVERTISEMENT “My driver said check Angkas, an Uber for motorcycles. Okay. Quickly got out of the car in the middle of the C5, the middle of traffic, found this guy under the overpass, he was surprised to see me. I got my helmet on, jumped on the bicycle and we got here for about 40 minutes,” said the chiseled Williams smiling.“Every stoplight, the other motorcycles pull up, double take, “Oh, what are you doing here?” “Hi guys!” It was fun, it was actually pretty fun but never again, make sure you plan ahead guys if you possibly get stuck in traffic. But it was a good experience for me. You get to see Manila in a different light. It was fun.”The 35-year-old Williams said he was getting desperate at that time and had even thought about crazy ways just to get to the game on time.“Anything. I considered running, I considered jogging. Whatever you got to do, crawl, walk or run. It was a good experience though, thank you to the cyclist. I think his name is Richard or something like that, he’s a lifesaver,” said Williams, who arrived at the Big Dome midway through the first quarter.Williams has had a colorful career, having won the PBA title six times and an MVP award plus several All-Star selections, but there was nothing like surviving the ride of his life.ADVERTISEMENT View comments Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award Steam emission over Taal’s main crater ‘steady’ for past 24 hours As if traffic along C-5 Road in Taguig City wasn’t already horrible as it is, what made things worse on Wednesday night was a fire that razed a residential area around the time when Williams was on his way to Araneta Coliseum in Cubao coming from his home in Alabang for a 7 p.m. game against Blackwater.READ: Pogoy lifts TNT past BlackwaterFEATURED STORIESSPORTSTim Cone, Ginebra set their sights on elusive All-Filipino crownSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSAfter winning title, time for LA Tenorio to give back to Batangas folk“Coming from the South, I got to Taguig in about two and a half hours and I heard there was a fire on C5 and I was like, “Oh my god what am I going to do?” Williams told reporters after TNT beat Blackwater.Fortunately for Williams, his driver offered an idea that may not be ideal for the 6-foot-6 PBA star but was too hard to pass up. New coach wants to see better speed, power, accuracy from Lady Maroons “It’s just a comical situation, I’ve never done that in my entire career or been late like that for a game. But you know, 1 in 12 or 13 years isn’t bad, I’ll take it. It’s a good experience, fun,” he said.He atoned for his tardiness with a solid performance, finishing with six points, six rebounds and four blocks.“You got to come out there with extra effort after coming in late like that. But it’s always my intention to come out and do whatever I have to do. Luckily I was in a good position to get some blocks and it worked out that way.”Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next MOST READ
Durban Park, GDF advances violate financial laws – Auditor General
Advances in excess of half a billion dollars from the Contingency Fund by the coalition A Partnership forAuditor General Deodat SharmaNational Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) Government, that was used on the Durban/Jubilee Park project, should not have been made since it would be in violation of the provisions of the Fiscal Management and Accountability Act (FMAA).This is according to Auditor General Deodat Sharma, who in a brief interview with Guyana Times on Saturday, indicated that while he has not seen a copy of the Financial Paper, the fact that monies had already been allocated for the project in the 2016 Budget meant that it could not have been an unforeseen expenditure.Government in its 2016 Budget had allocated in excess of $70 million toward the project, but according to Financial Paper 1/2016 which represents in excess of $930 million in advances made from the Contingency Fund, in excess of $400 million of that money went towards the Durban Park project.Several millions more were allocated to the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) for activities related to the 50th Independence anniversary celebrations but this too appears to be in violation of the FMAA, which governs how the Government could access and spend taxpayers dollars from the Contingency Fund – a sub fund of the National Treasury.The Auditor General told Guyana Times that had the expenditure been related to security provisions, then this would have satisfied the criteria as set out in the laws.Sharma said there is no way the expenditure could be justified as urgent and unforeseen since planning for the activity would have commenced some time ago.The Administration, he said, knew it was preparing for the Independence celebrations as is evident in the numerous allocations already made in the Appropriation Act (Budget 2016) for this year.Under the FMAA, “The (Finance) Minister, when satisfied that an urgent, unavoidable and unforeseen need for expenditure has arisen – (a) for which no moneys have been appropriated or for which the sum appropriated is insufficient; (b) for which moneys cannot be reallocated as provided for under this Act; or (c) which cannot be deferred without injury to the public interest, may approve a Contingencies Fund advance as an expenditure out of the Consolidated Fund.”Finance Minister Winston Jordan on Thursday presented to the National Assembly, a breakdown of almost $3 billion, which the Administration has begun spending in addition to the 2016 National Budget.The expenditure has since revealed that in excess of $406 million was used for the completion of the Durban Park Development Project to facilitate the hosting of Guyana’s 50th Independence anniversary celebrations. This is in addition to the $73 million that had already been allocated in the National Budget for the Durban Park project, under the Public Infrastructure Ministry.The Guyana Defence Force (GDF), according to the Financial Paper presented by Minister Jordan, was the recipient of substantial sums of money, in addition to what was voted for in the 2016 Budget.The document revealed that $20 million was used by the GDF “as provision to offset expenses for the procurement of maps and writing materials which aided in the development of Orders and other related documents in support of the 46th Republic anniversary celebrations, 50th Independence anniversary celebrations and intensifying operation DRAGNET.”The GDF also benefited from an additional $54 million, and according to the Finance Minister’s breakdown, this money was utilised for “operational readiness of ranks for parades that ensured the success of operation DRAGNET over the 46th Republic day and 50th Independence anniversary celebrations.The House is scheduled to convene its final session tomorrow ahead of its 2016 recess, at which point, it is expected to consider and vote on the supplementary provisions.While in Opposition, the APNU/AFC coalition had consistently criticised the then People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Administration for its resort to the Contingency Fund, as being reflective of bad budgetary planning in addition to an abuse of the fund.During 2014, the then PPP/C Administration under the hand of Finance Minister, Dr Ashni Singh, had resorted to extra-budgetary measures to the tune of $4.5 billion; monies the then APNU/AFC had labelled ‘illegal spending.’
Fountain Tire Bracket Nationals this Weekend
Photo: Courtesy of the Northern Lights RacewayThe track at Northern Lights Raceway will come alive this weekend with the annual Fountain Tire Bracket Nationals.- Advertisement -The track record at Northern Lights Raceway is 6.55 sec and 211.16 mph. That was set September 12th, 1999 and, you never know, that could be broken this weekend. You’ll find all sorts of drag cars from rail cars to top-end street cars.Racing starts this Saturday and Sunday at 10 am at the track.For a map to the track click hereThe cost is only $10 per person.
Donate now to the Child Development Centre
– Advertisement –
Teen stabbed to death during argument with another
A teenager was on Thursday afternoon stabbed to death by another teen with whom he had a heated argument at Plaisance, East Coast Demerara.Dead is 15-year-old Derril Wong of Lot 42 Plaisance, East Coast Demerara. He was a student of Cummings Lodge Secondary School.The dead teenager: Derril WongBased on reports received, the now dead young man, after returning home from school, went to visit a friend in Graham Street, Plaisance, when he was stabbed twice to his back around 16:00h. Initial investigation revealed that the two teenagers were in a yard when an argument broke out between them.Soon after, Wong was seen lying in a pool of blood with at least two stab wounds to his body. The injured teen was picked up and taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he subsequently died.At the teen’s home on Friday, his grandmother, Orleen Holder, explained, “Yesterday (Thursday) afternoon he came from school and I was lying in the chair there. I told him he could go and take out his food and so on so he did…I end up sleeping away and like he ate and went away”.She told Guyana Times that the young man was warned several times by his uncle not to leave the yard due to the violence in the community.Nevertheless, the elderly woman recalled that when she woke up, she realised that he was not at home and began to enquire. It was not long after that a villager came and informed her that her grandson was dead.Holder said she rushed to the scene only to discover that her grandson was already placed in an ambulance. “I went in and they say call he, call he name so I call out to he and he answer…”The woman said her grandson was transported to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) where doctors attended to him before he breathed his last around 22:00h.The elderly woman said she was told that her grandson went to visit a friend when he was confronted by the suspect who told him he was not allowed into the premises.“He (suspect) told him you get ban from the yard boy, you can’t come in the yard but he insist that he go because he said he ain’t going to him, he going to the sister and with that like the two of them had an argument and so and this boy (suspect) he claiming that my grandson picked up a wood and lash him,” the woman said she was told.The suspect, who is said to be 17 years old, retaliated by stabbing Wong twice to his back as he walked away.The teenager has since been apprehended and is currently in Police custody assisting with the investigation.Wong grew up with his grandmother and would have celebrated his sixteenth birthday in a few months.The grandmother related that she will miss her grandson dearly. She recalled holding him as a child in her arms and sending him to the shop whenever she needed something.The woman said she never thought that this day would have come when she would have to say good bye to him.
Luke Bryan doing two shows in Dawson Creek May 6 & 7
Find out how you can win tickets thanks to Moose FM and On the Rocks Pub and Night Club by clicking here.Tickets will be available for purchase on Friday, February 21 at 10 a.m. local time for both shows. Tickets are priced at $79.75, plus applicable fees. Tickets may be purchased online at tigerboxofficeplus.ca or livenation.com, by phone at 1-877-339-8499, and in person at the 2 Tiger Box Office Plus locations in the Encana Events Centre and at Tiger Printing & Stationers. Luke Bryan, a superstar in the making, burst on the scene in 2007 with his unique blend of down-home accessibility, movie star good looks and relatable lyrics. – Advertisement -Not a flash-in-the-pan, overnight sensation, Luke has built his career from the ground up and the Leesburg, Ga., native wouldn’t have it any other way. “My path is exactly where I want it to be,” Luke says. “I’m doing my thing. I’m getting better with every album.”Luke’s latest album, “Crash My Party” is available now.
Regional District introduces new CAO
“This is a great opportunity for me, as there is a lot of activity occurring today and in the near future with the PRRD, so it is an exciting place to be from a career perspective,” said Cvik.Regional District Chair, Karen Goodings said, “Mr. Cvik demonstrates a strong financial background and good interpersonal skills. We look forward to working with him to update our strategic plan for the future.”Cvik is open to seeing the possibilities that exist at the PRRD. He prefers to delegate responsibility, he says, to “hold staff accountable to achieve results, and help them be successful by removing roadblocks along the way.”- Advertisement -Cvik comes to the Peace Region from Prince Albert, where, in addition to his job as the Director of Corporate Services for the City of Prince Albert, he served as secretary/treasurer for the Mann Art Gallery. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Masters in Business Administration, as well as a Certified Management Accountant designation.
Single vehicle collision on Alaska Highway results in minor injury
“We were dispatched for this MDI and it came in very serious – it sounded like there were a lot of injuries and people were trapped,” Fort St. John Fire Chief Fred Burrows explains. “[When] we got on scene, there were only minor injuries and there was no one trapped.”Cpl. Jodi Shelki of the Fort St. John RCMP says the incident unfolded when the male driver of a pick-up truck attempted to pass another vehicle on the road and inevitably lost control – crashing into a ditch.No foul play, such as drugs or alcohol, has been factored into the collision and therefore it’s not under investigation, according to Cpl. Shelki.- Advertisement –
PINOT NOIR PANIC
AD Quality Auto 360p 720p 1080p Top articles1/5READ MOREChargers go winless in AFC West with season-ending loss in Kansas CityThe shortage could lead to rising prices, but most wineries use nonnegotiable, prearranged contracts that should stem the immediate effect, vintners said. Pinot noir was already rising in popularity when the 2004 film “Sideways” – set in the Santa Barbara area – gave its profile a huge boost, and winemakers in the region have been devoting increasing acreage to the fragile berry. “A lot of people put all their eggs in one basket and planted pinot noir the most because it was so popular,” Anderson said. But some local wine experts say the small crop will bring a better product, because lighter clusters can mean a tastier grape. “It’s nature; there’s only so much that can be done,” said Jim Fiolek, executive director of the Santa Barbara County Vintner’s Association. By The Associated Press SANTA BARBARA – A year of cool, dry weather has left Central Coast vineyards scrambling for grapes to make the popular pinot noir. “People are panicked and clamoring for pinot noir grapes on the Central Coast,” said Kirby Anderson, winemaker at Gainey Wineries. “Gainey is scrambling to meet our quotas with our low yields.” Some wineries are picking the red grapes prematurely because of shriveled and dehydrated vines. 160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set!