Latest update August 4th, 2026 12:30 AM
Riverton Suites sponsors Upper Corentyne Cricket Association U-19 tourney
Dr. Pooran Seepersaud, proprietor of Hotel Riverton Suites and founder president of UCCA, said he was please to be on board to assist in the development of youth cricket in the Upper Corentyne area as the business house offered its support for an Under-19 tournament.
UCCA President Dennis D’Andrade (right) accepts the sponsorship from Dr. Pooran Seepersaud while other officials look on.
Dr. Seepersaud also pledged his support to the UCCA and mentioned that he will also be on board for the next three years in sponsoring the Under-19 tournament in the Upper Corentyne area.
Special mention was made of the winner’s trophy which will be dedicated in memory of his late father-in-law Dr. B. Persaud who was well involved in cricket in his time.
At the presentation ceremony the UCCA president Mr. Dennis D’Andrade thanked Hotel Riverton Suites for coming on board with this much needed sponsorship and mentioned that the tournament will also be used to select Upper Corentyne Under-19 teams in the future.
Mr. Bharosay, Treasurer of UCCA also thanked Dr. P. Seepersaud for the sponsorship and commitment shown to assist in the development of youth cricket in the Upper Corentyne area. Mr. Bharosay also mentioned that the reason the tournament will start in July is to facilitate students now preparing to write CXC exams in May/June and not to distract them in any way.
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