Millington grinds out another victory in Police and FACC cycle event in Berbice

Apr 12, 2016 Sports

Ray Millington used the opportunity in the Second Guyana Police Force, B Division sponsored and Flying Ace Cycle Club (FACC) organised event to show that his victory in the first held two weeks ago was no fluke. The 28

Commander of Police B Division Assistant Commissioner Ian Amsterdam (in track suit) presents the winning Commander B Division trophy to winner Ray Millington. Also sharing the moment along with the other outstanding performers are Mr. Alphonso (left), Station Sergeant of the Central Police Station Marlon O’Donaghue (2nd left) and ASP Williams (centre), while Coach Roberts is at right.

miles event which was held last Sunday began at Tacama Turn in New Amsterdam before proceeding to The Rose Hall Town Arch Road before turning back to furnish at Main and Alexander Street.
Millington began grinding out his competitors from the starting line and soon jumped the pack as he rode most of the race unchallenged for a convincing win.
As like in the first event, the race was once again jointly coordinated by Coach Randolph Roberts and the force’s B Division Community Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent Keith Williams and was staged as part of the force’s renewed community relations drive and ways of doing things differently.
Again the race was for cyclists of the FACC only. The junior, U16 and female cyclists were given a few minutes head start. As the senior riders were sent on their way a reasonable size Sunday morning gathering that included newly appointed Commander Assistant Commissioner Ian Amsterdam and former Mayor and Prominent businessman Errol Alphonso were on hand.
Millington soon left the senior bunch in his wake as he caught up with the other riders up front. He was soon all alone as he rode home for the convincing win.
Occupying the other spots were Clement Doris in second, Curtis Dey third and veteran Syborne Ferdandes fourth.
Curtis Dey was first among the juniors, while Zamal Khan continued his dominance among the U16 riders with another win.
In the female category, Whitney Poyer turned the table on Tamika Teixeira for an easy win.
The Prime point prizes were shared between Khan and Millington with three each.
Jason Cameron and Samuel Mootoo were given special prizes.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Commander Amsterdam expressed his gratitude to the participants on behalf of Commissioner and rest of the police force. He re-emphasized the purpose and benefit of the police getting involved in community related activities, especially among youths.
He intoned that the scourge of illicit activities and social ills are prevalent as such police is taking a different approach in doing things. He said that the police aim to work with youths to help them to help themselves in a positive way and using sports as a medium.
Alphonso, who is also Patron of the FACC, in remarks congratulated Amsterdam on his upward achievements and new appointment and lauded the Police for their new and enhanced initiative which he assured will go a far way in helping them achieve their goal.
He also had words of appreciation for Roberts whom he stated is giving human service without much rewards. He is calling on the powers that be to pay more attention and give Roberts some assistance in helping with the cycling programme in Berbice.
He used the opportunity to call on the business community to come forward and support the police, the club and Roberts in their quest for a better society.
Roberts for his part joined in congratulating Amsterdam on his recent appointments and thanked the members of the Guyana Police Force for the initiative. Also speaking at the ceremony were executive members of the FACC Eli Hazel and Neil Reece. Among some of the sponsors were AC Amsterdam, DSP Guy Nurse, ASP Williams, Sergeants Lawrence Thomas and Randy Hamilton, Mara and Sons and ranks of the B Division Traffic Department among others. (Samuel Whyte)