Latest update April 7th, 2025 6:08 AM
Western Union continues investment in RHTY&SC junior cricketers
Western Union yesterday hosted the fifth edition of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTY&SC) Junior Ambassador Programme where the company presented a quantity of cricket gears worth $310,000 each to five players from the Ancient County at their office in Water Street.
The players, Shawn Pereira, Gudakesh Moti Kanhai, National female player Phaffiana Millington, Askay Homraj and Daniel Lewis received a bat, a pair of batting pads and gloves, helmet, bag and a set of uniform.
Both Perreira and Kanhai are national Under-19 players while Millington is a promising cricketer; Lewis is the Club’s Under-17 Captain while Kumar is one of the Club’s most exciting players.
Marketing Manager of Grace Kennedy Remittance Services (Guy) Ltd, Natheeah Mendonca (4th left) with the rewarded players. Test cricketer Assad Fudadin is 3rd right.
CEO/Secretary of the RHTY&SC Hilbert Foster said one of the main reasons for the success of the Club over the years is the huge investment being placed in the youngsters.
“We at the management level strongly believe in the development of youths and as such great efforts are being made to develop our players at all levels – educational, personal and on the field. We want our cricketers to be positive role models and ambassadors for the sport” added Foster.
Foster thanked the entity for their support while highlighting the role the company is playing in the development of the young players.
Meanwhile, Marketing Manager of Grace Kennedy Remittance Services Ms. Natheeah Mendonca stated that it feels good to know that cricketers who came through this programme have moved to a higher level and their investment is not in vain. Ms. Mendonca encouraged the players to continue working hard.
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