11th
March 2010
Thirty-six year old record b. broken at CSS sports
Mr. Andy Liburd was at the Nevis Cooperative Credit
Union, conducting one of the regular meetings held by
the board when he received not one but two phone calls
indicating that his 1500 meters record which had remained
intact for thirty-six years had been broken. The former
champion athlete at the Charlestown Secondary School
smiled warmly and indicated that his only regret was
that he would have loved to be present to see the new
champion athlete in action so as to get an idea as to
how he himself had looked when he created the record
in 1974.
The event was the annual sports meet held by the Charlestown
Secondary School, this year held under the patronage
of Mr. Timothy Caines, another former outstanding athlete
at the school.
He too saw his 14 year old record in the 800 meters
shattered by the same athlete.
The athlete in question, who actually turned heads on
the day, is new record holder in the 800 and 1500 meters
Kashka Forbes of Hamilton Estate.
The modest young man was unstoppable for his Red house
team.
The previous record held by Mr. Andy Liburd in the 1500
meters event was 4:22:00 and the new record set by Kashka
Forbes is 4:20:89,
It is understood that Mr. Liburd will be making an effort
to meet with young Mr. Forbes in order to congratulate
him formally.
Also knocking two records asunder was Rineka Daniel
who blazed new records in the 100 and 400 meters events.
The meet was highly competitive and if the size of the
crowd is an indicator as to what will transpire on Inter
Primary day, even the folks who will be looking for
the ideal standing room, may be hard pressed to find
such a spot.
Earlier in the day, just shortly after the march past
of athletes, a minute's silence was held in honour of
the late Benny Hodge who had contributed significantly
to the school since 2004.
Fittingly, for the grand finale, the much anticipated
Teachers' race brought the entire crowd even closer
to the action and as Headmaster Edison Elliot and his
staff brought back nostalgic memories on the track.
The Red Cross staff on hand, virtually held their breaths.
All in all, it was a superbly run meet and at the end
of the day, Blue house emerged champions with 210 points;
Green was in the closest of second places on 209 points;
Red in third on 151 points and Gold in fourth on 130
points.
Up to press time, it was not determined whether or not
Green house had demanded a recount of the points.
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Blue
House -champs
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Patron
Timothy Caines in Jacket-flanked left by Emmanuel
Jeffers; right: Deputy Head-Juan Williams and
Sports Mater-Garfield Virgo
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Record
breaker-Kaska Forbes
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Athletes
after race
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Teacher
Wendy Lawrence-Gold Mascot
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10th March 2010
Ivor Walters Sports Day Results
Gold 340
Green 300
Red 262
Victor Ludorum Javel
Boyles (Green) 28 Points
Victrix Ludorum Orlesia Tyson (Red) 29 Points
The meet was held on Friday 5th March at the Elquemedo
Willet Park under the patronage of Ms Kevonie Bartlette,
past outstanding athlete of the school
Blue Steals Red's Joy at GSS Sports
Heat's champions, Red house had their bubble burst
yesterday as the Gingerland Secondary School athletes
engaged each other in fierce competition, all the
while serving to thrill the hundred of sports fans
who showed up at the Gingerland Recreation ground.
Some of the stars of the day included: Ariann Maynard
who despite suffering a nasty knee injury early in
the afternoon consistently continued to give her Blue
house critical points, all the while being assisted
by the Red Cross personnel.
Meritzer Lawrence also of Blue house was quick over
the turf and virtually unstoppable.
Young Sadiki Tyson of Red house was a whiz in his
class and he blew away the competition in the 100m
meters as if he was the only person in the world,
creating a brand new record in the process.
Alisa Liburd of Blue house was a gem to watch, with
a blue sock on one foot and a white sock on the other.
Nobody in her class got close enough to recognize
the difference.
Kejahrie Grant of Red house was also a super star
on the day.
When the smoke from the vendors' stalls cleared, Blue
house had emerged as new champions with 255 points;
Heats' champions Red was in second on 217 and Green
was in third with 194 points.
Earlier in the day, Patron for the meet, Corporal
Michelle Michael 'Tart' Mr. OECS' Hobson made quite
a statement when he showed up, immaculately attired,
in an official Police vehicle. His door was opened
by one of his counterparts and he was escorted to
his place alongside the Headmistress of the school,
Mrs. Dawn Jeffers. His profile made impressive reading
as it was noted that Hobson himself in his hey day
as an athlete had achieved no fewer than 18 gold medals.
Headmistress Jeffers got the day started on a good
note with a prayer and a minute's silence was observed
in honour of two great contributors to the school
in, the late Brian David and the late Benny Hodge.
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Patron-Corporal
Michael Hobson flanked by Headmistress Dawn
Jeffers and Sports Master-Oliver Beazer
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GSS
march past
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GSS
athlete
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GSS
athletes
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9th March 2010
Gold Tigers dethrone Blue Lions
At the annual VOJN sports meet held on Friday 5th March,
the Gold Tigers dethroned the Blue lions who were the
winners for the past two years. The meet was held under
the patronage of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Lewis.
1st Gold Tigers 284
2nd Blue Lions 253
3rd Green Stallions 249
The March Past was won by the Blue Lions
Here are the class champions
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GIRLS
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BOYS
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| Kindergarten
Kelcie Cozier |
Kindergarten
Kimani Roberts |
| Grade 1 Sasha
Knowles |
Grade 1 Tyrel
Mills |
| Grade 2 Tamyra
Jeffers & Cavelle Herbert |
Grade 2 Alex
Browne |
| Grade 3 Tsurhenne
Wallace |
Grade 3 Shamar
Smith |
| Grade 4 Tiana
Nisbett |
Grade 4 Dejaun
Browne |
| Grade 5 Anjonique
Browne |
Grade 5 Malik
Semper |
| Grade 6 Natasha
Knowles |
Grade 6 Benjamin
Hakim |
Victor: Benjamin Hakim (35 points)
Victrix: Tiana Nisbett (42 points)
8th March 2010
Red in Charge at Inez France Pre School
The parents and relatives, who showed up on Friday 5th
March to witness the cross country races at the Inez
France Pre School, were thrilled beyond expectation.
The four races that were held, attracted a fair sized
gathering and parents and siblings were seen running
to and fro in cheering the children to the finish line.
The races all commenced in the general direction of
Paradise Beach with the four year olds having an extended
run over their junior athletes in the three year category.
The final top places in each category were:
4 year old GIRLS
1st TANNA LIBURD - RED
2ND DANIELLA COLBOURNE - GREEN
3RD ARIANNA DUBERRY - ORANGE
4 year old BOYS
1ST ANDRE MORTON - RED
2ND KEONDRE LEWIS - GREEN
3RD MIKEL HARVEY - ORANGE
3 year old GIRLS
YONEECK LIBURD - RED
ORIANA WILKINSON - RED
RHIANNA WEBBE - GREEN
3 year old BOYS
1ST NAIM WEBSTER - GREEN
2ND CJHANTE GRIFFIN - ORANGE
3RD DE - ANDRE DANIEL - RED
Updated point standings:
RED - 97 ORANGE - 84 GREEN - 71
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Inez
france pre school cross country
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Red dominates Naomi's
Pre School Cross country events
The Naomi Pre School held its annual cross country
races on Friday 5th March. Quite a number of the related
parents took time from their busy work schedule to
ensure that they were present to encourage their children.
The children did not disappoint. From the tiny tots
who had only to run from the base of the slight incline
from the school to the top, to the older children
who extended their run past the nearby corner, they
were all cheered on with equal enthusiasm. In a day
of improved technology, the cameras were working overtime
as the children neared the finish line. Even at that
age, there was evidence of hands being raised in victory
and obvious tears from some who were disappointed
with their final placings.
The top results were:
Under 3 girls:
1st Jinyah Matthew
Under 3 boys
1st Steadari Pemberton
Pre school girls:
1st Tyra Phillip
Pre school boys:
Remigio Powell
4 year girls:
1st Shyra Joseph
4 year boys;
1st Tyler Francis
Updated points:
Red 100
Blue 72
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Naomi's
Pre school cross country
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Jeffrey Gets
His Day
Mr. Jeffrey Lewis graced with the presence of his
beloved wife, got his day in the sunshine on Friday
5th March when he was asked to be the Patron of the
VOJN annual sports meet. Lewis who is a star Basketballer
for the champion CG Rebels team on Nevis and a voluntary
Coach to the school has been a motivating force to
the athletes of the school for several years now.
The meet commenced way past the scheduled 11 am hour
at around 12.10 pm but the persons who arrived early
were treated to some scintillating events on the track.
Blue started impressively by taking the march past
and starters Wendell 'Micey' Wallace and later Police
Officer John served to keep the momentum going. Main
commentator, Mr. David Griffin had a field day as
he compared the athletes from Fountain 'the land of
breadfruit and fish' to the athletes from Newcastle
'the land of the real fish' and had the spectators
entertained throughout.
The actual scores were not available when the dust
settled but the end results saw: Gold as overall champions;
Blue was in second place and third place was Green.
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Gold
house champs at VOJN school
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OJN
March past--left to right--Sports officer-Shamyse
Bartlette, Sports master David Grant, Mrs Jeffrey
Lewis, Mr. Jeffrey lewis, Headmistress Mrs Ermilita
Elliot
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5th March 2010
In what has been described by many as the best sports
meet for the year so far, the Joycelyn Liburd Primary
School held its annual sports meet yesterday at the
Gingerland Recreation Grounds.
The meet was held under the patronage of Ms Yolanda
Smithen, past outstanding athlete of the school. The
meet was off to its usual prompt start, just lapsing
by two minutes. After reading a profile of the Patron,
Headmistress Mrs. Marion Lescott asked for a minute's
silence in honour of the late Brian David who had
been a consistent Judge for the school's annual sports
meets.
The national anthem was played, followed by a march
past of teams and inspection by the Patron, accompanied
by the Headmistress.
There was a huge crowd in attendance and the races
were extremely competitive with all of the athletes
obviously striving to be a part of the coveted Inter
primary team. Several records were shattered in the
process and the camera men had their hands full having
to show slow motion replays of a number of the finishes.
Grade four athlete, Tajarie Arthurton endeared himself
to the crowd with some scintillating runs and had
his mom, aunts and other supporters, screaming and
shouting for joy for most of the afternoon.
When the dust and smoke settled the final results
were:
Blue-448-champions
Green-392
Red-316
Based on the results from the Charlestown Primary
sports and this one, it would appear as if the grand
Inter primary meet slated for March 24th is not an
event to be missed.
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Yolanda
Smithen-Patron with Headmistress Marion Lescott
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Patron
with Kurvin Wallace
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Tajarie
Arthurton and Mom Tasha
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Winning
relay team
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NETBALL
The Nevis Netball Association under newly elected
President Jeannette Grell Hull will be holding a very
important meeting with member teams and clubs on Thursday
March 11th, 2010 at 5 p.m . The meeting will be held
at the Netball Secretariat . All are kindly asked
to make a special effort to attend and be punctual.
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