Briton John wins Berbice leg of Cheddi Jagan memorial cycling

Briton John continued his fine run in 2024, adding victory in the Berbice leg of the Cheddi Jagan memorial cycling to his collection on Sunday.

The United We Stand Cycle Club rider emerged champion of the gruelling race, which started in front of Freedom House in New Amsterdam, proceeded to Springlands Police Station and returned to Babu Jaan, Port Mourant, for the finish.

John, who also won the West Demerara leg of the memorial race a few weeks ago, clocked three hours, 15 minutes, 10 seconds to win way ahead of Curtis Dey, Paul Chooweenam, Alexander Logan, Alex Mendes and Aaron Newton in that order.

In the Junior category, Alexander Leung won ahead of Sidwel Sabdy, while Ian Jackson won the Over-50 category, with Junior Niles and Raymond Newton finishing second and third respectively.

Chooweenam was the top Under-50 rider, with Mendes second and Roy Mangru third.

During the simple prize-giving ceremony at the Memorial Site at Babu Jaan, the Executive Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP/C), Zulfikar Mustapha said that the event marks the 27th death anniversary of the founding father of the party, Dr. Cheddi Jagan.

He said the PPP/C takes pride in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Jagan, who has made tremendous contributions towards the development of the country while forging a path out of bondage and exploitation of the Guyanese people.

Mustapha said the sacrifices made by Dr. Jagan are still relevant today.

Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development Anand Persaud; Member of Parliament Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo; Member of Parliament Dr. Bheri Ramsarran; Regional Chairman David Armogan; Regional Vice-Chairman Zamal Hussain; Regional Executive Officer Narindra Persaud; along with several other regional officials were present for the presentation.

The third and final leg is slated for March 31 in Essequibo.