Ansa McAl onboard with BCCDA Premier 10/10 cricket tourney

Oct 09, 2012 Sports

Sponsorship has started to roll in for the eagerly anticipated third edition of The Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Development Association Inter Agency Corporate Business in Sports (CBIS) 10/10 cricket competition, Exhibition and fun day, which is slated to be held on Saturday October 20th at the Albion Community Centre, beginning at 09:00hrs.
Beverage giants Ansa McAl through its Berbice Branch Manager Mr Mark Bikhai recently presented a cheque for a significant amount towards the staging of the tournament.

Anil Beharry (left) collects the sponsorship from Mark Bhikhai of Ansa McAl

The event which will be staged for the third consecutive time is aimed at promoting unity and fostering better working relationships between entities and the public.
The Tournament which was launched on October -3, will see some 15 teams participating, up from 14 with Ansa McAl coming forward to join the lot. The other teams entered are New Building Society, Demerara Bank, Guysuco, G&TT, Republic Bank, Hand in Hand Insurance, Oldendorff Carriers, Regional Chairman Eleven, GPL, Edward B. Beharry Group of Companies, Metro, Nand Persaud Karibee Rice, Banks DIH and Neal and Massy.
A mouth watering exhibition 20/20 game featuring a number of cricketing starts between Universal DVD Berbice Titans and arch rivals Hits and Jams Superstars will be played under floodlights. Among some of the stars on show will be the Crandon brothers, the Chattergoon brothers, Narsingh Deonarine, Andrea Percival, Rajiv Ivan, Renwick Batson, the Assad Fudadin, Devendra Bishoo, Jonathan Foo, Brandon Bess Veerasammy Permaul amongst others who will face off against the Hits and Jams Superstars.
Fireworks displays and other entertainment packages will be a part of the night’s activity which will also include performances by popular entertainer “Granny Ivelaw”.
Through a raffle system patrons will have an opportunity to walk away with a brand new Motorcycle which will be up for grab as the gate prize along with smart phones and other electronic gadgets compliments of Digicel. Admission to the venue will be by the way of the raffle ticket which cost $300.
Tickets will be available at selected dealers on the West Coast, New Amsterdam and Rose Hall. According to a release from the chamber all funds raised will go towards charity specifically towards the development of facilities for youths.
Speaking at the simple presentation ceremony Ansa McAl Trading Mark Bikhai stated that his company is always pleased to be associated with any activity the chamber organises and is delighted to be associated with the tournament.
He stated that his company is always actively involved in community development through sports and other meaningful activities.
Coordinator of the Tournament Mr. Imran Saccoor thanked the sponsor and pledged that the tournament will be managed with proper accountability and transparency.