NSC pumps $250,000 into BCB three day cricket competition for first division teams

Oct 03, 2015 Sports

History was made when the Director of Sports Mr Christopher Jones handed over a cheque for $250,000 to Anil Beharry, a senior executive of the Berbice Cricket Board to assist in the running off of a long awaited three-day first division cricket competition for teams in Berbice. The county continues to be the leader in cricket in Guyana but this so important tournament was missing because of its high cost and lack of sponsorship. At the last election held in December 2014, the executives promised the return of school cricket and three-day cricket competitions. They have already delivered school cricket with the A. Ally and Sons Under-17 Competition in progress and the Dalchand Rambharose Under-15 to follow.
The executives turned their attention to the three-day format and did not depend on sponsorship alone. They started by raising close to $800,000 at the Caricom Cup fundraiser; funds that will go directly to this competition. The Ministry of Sports was approached several times before for help but none was forthcoming. However, under the leadership of Minister Nicolette Henry and Director of Sports Christopher Jones, the board was able to get assistance.
At a simple but historical ceremony held at the office of the National Sports Commission, Homestretch Avenue, Jones said that as a sports person, he is a close follower of Berbice cricket and is impressed with the work of the board. As a result, he was willing to assist in the development of young cricketers and is confident that sports can make a positive difference in the lives of people.
In response, the long serving cricket administrator, Anil Beharry of the Berbice Cricket Board thanked the Director of Sports for his timely intervention with this sponsorship. He said that he is really impressed with the enthusiasm and energy shown by the man who has the direct responsibility for sports in this country. He also praised the humility of the Honourable Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Nicolette Henry, with whom he had a brief but fruitful meeting. Beharry mentioned that during his meeting with the Minister, he briefed her of the plans for the annual Independence Cup 2016, a joint fundraiser between the Berbice Cricket Board and the Berbice Chambers of Commerce and Development Association.
The 2016 edition will be part of the 50th Anniversary celebration of Guyana’s Independence with part of the funds raised to be distributed to charities. The event normally forms part of the calendar of events of the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports and the Regional Administration, Region No 6 Independence celebrations.
The board’s senior executive said that the Berbice Cricket Board’s business is the public’s business and their accounts and works are available for scrutiny. He added that despite the challenges faced by the board, sponsors’ confidence is high and that is all that matters. Beharry took the opportunity to thank all the sponsors that have supported the BCB over the years. He also thanked Hilbert Foster and The Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club for the role they have played in securing this sponsorship.
The competition will start shortly. The board is also pleading to private individuals, businesses, current and former cricketers and administrators to come on board and support this important venture. Contact can be made at the board’s office on 333-2375 or any other executive.

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