Latest update September 18th, 2026 10:25 AM
All systems in place as Georgetown Cricket Association stages U-19 tournament
The development of young cricketers is in good hands and this sentiment could not be more strongly exemplified when the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) in collaboration with David Persaud Investments Ltd stages a U-19, 100 overs cricket tournament at several venues countrywide.
Activities are tentatively set to get underway on Tuesday August 17 next, but the organizers revealed that this would only be possible if favourable weather prevails. Otherwise, changes to this arrangement would be announced. The competition would be staged at several venues with the central one being the Everest Cricket Club (ECC) ground.
David Persaud (2nd R) unveils the sponsorship package in the presence of Roger Harper (3rd R), Mark Harper (extreme R) and other GCA officials
Several members of the organizing committee hosted a press conference in the pavilion of the ECC yesterday to brief the media of issues relating to the competition. It was at this forum that the organizers unveiled a new format, geared to provide entertainment as well as prepare the young cricketers for the arduous requirements of the sport later on.
Among those appearing at the media brief were President of the GCA, Roger Harper, CEO of David Persaud Investments Ltd, David Persaud, Secretary of the Georgetown Cricket Association, Deborah McNichol, Captain of the ECC, Paul Parasram, Assistant Treasurer, Harry Parmesar and Competition Chairman, Shaun Messiah. The proceedings were chaired by Mark Harper.
Mr. Persaud explained that cricket is in his genes, thanks to his late father and founder member of David Persaud Investments Ltd, an avid sportsman who had successfully captained the Everest cricket team during the late sixties and early seventies. The younger Persaud said that he had played with Roger Harper during his (Harper) embryonic years at Queen’s College Secondary School but it was the former West Indies player that had progressed to the Test level. He also endorsed the high level of confidence of his executives in the organizing skills of Mr. Harper.
An avid lawn tennis player, the younger Persaud revealed the pivotal reason for acquiescing to sponsorship of the tournament. “My company is fully committed to the development of sports and this has always been our corporate philosophy,” exhorted Mr. Persaud.
President of the GCA, Roger Harper, was extremely delighted by the kind gesture and told his benefactor just that. He also said that the tournament was organized with the development of the youths in mind. The GCA President further said that the sponsor’s father nurtured deep seated ambitions for youth development, which juxtaposed with the current philosophies. “We hope to run the tournament on par with the high standards set by the deceased Persaud,” said Mr. Harper.
Ms McNichol also added her complimentary voice to the sponsors and said that she envisaged an action packed tournament. “Our organization is always delighted when members of the corporate community render assistance for our programmes and I would like to extend our gratitude to Mr. Persaud,” she said.
David Persaud hands over the sponsorship cheque to Assistant Treasurer, Paul Parasram, in the presence of his two children and GCA officials
Kaieteur Sport would be following ball by ball action of the competition but more importantly, provide clarifications and explanations of the new format of the competition. The participating teams are: Group A—Everest Cricket Club, Malteenoes Sports Club, Transport (A), Ace Warriors, Saint Stanislaus College, Transport (B) and Gandhi Youth Organization.
Group B – Georgetown Cricket Club, Queen’s College, Third Class, Demerara Cricket Club (B), GNIC and Demerara Cricket Club (B).
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