Latest update December 23rd, 2024 3:40 AM
BCB launches YWCC/Guybiz Educational Trust Fund for Berbice Youth Players
Kaieteur News – “I am delighted at the current development of the Berbice Cricket Board under the dynamic leadership of Hilbert Foster and as such, I decided to get involved in the process. Mr Foster has led by example and has promoted the importance of having an educational background for all youth cricketers. This donation is from me, my business GUYBIZ Inc and the Young Warriors Cricket Club, of which I am a very proud member,” said businessman Ishwar Singh as he handed over thirty five educational packages to the Berbice Cricket Board.
GUYBIZ CEO Ishwar Singh is joined by YWCC players in handing over the educational materials to BCB Asst Secretary Ameer Rahaman.
The businessman had last Thursday approached BCB President Hilbert Foster to give back something to Berbice Cricket and after a short discussion, it was agreed that the YWCC/ GUYBIZ INC Educational Trust Fund would be set up to assist youth cricketers in the New Amsterdam/Canje area with educational materials.
Foster over the course of his four years presidency has made it a mission to assist youths to complete their education via assisting them with materials, scholarships, uniforms and educational grants. The packages included a school bag and a full array of needed supplies. Players from the following clubs would benefit – Tucber Park, Mt Sinai, Kendall Union, East Bank Blazers, Edinburgh, Guymine and Rose Hall Canje.
Foster, who was reelected unopposed at the BCB AGM later in the day, noted that hundreds of youth cricketers would benefit from educational materials and grants in the next two years and hailed the contribution of Singh. He stated that it was very pleasing when former Inter county players like Singh gives back to the game.
He also congratulated the Young Warriors Cricket Club for its role, stating that he hopes the club returns to its former glory. The YWCC was founded over two years ago and has produced players like test player Shimron Hetmyer, Richard Ramdeed, Gajanand Singh, Ishwar Singh, Linden Austin, Paul Wiltz, Alex Algoo and Seon Hetmyer.
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