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NYPD cricket team donates gear and uniforms for Police in Regions Five and Six
By Samuel Whyte
Kaieteur Sports – Once again police departments in Guyana are the beneficiary of much needed assistance from the New York Police Department (NYPD) Cricket Team.
The benefices this time are the Guyana Police Force Regional Police Divisions number five and six.
Deputy Commissioner Ravindradat Boodram, at left, Commander Five Senior Superintendent Lonsdale Withrite, second left, during the presentation of the cricket gear and uniforms from the NYPD cricket team.
Among the items handed over are uniforms and cricket gear. The donations help to further strengthen sporting and institutional ties between the two organisations, which continues to extend across several areas of cooperation and engagement.
The presentations were facilitated by Mr. Sheryar Hussain and Deputy Commissioner of Police “Administration” Mr. Ravindradat Budhram.
The presentation to the Regional Police Division No five Cricket Team was made possible through the support of BM Construction and the New York Police Department (NYPD) and was held at the Regional Police Headquarters, Fort Wellington. Among those in attendance were Divisional Commander Senior Superintendent Lonsdale Withrite and members of the Division’s senior staff and cricket team.
Cricket gear and uniforms from the NYPD being presented to police division five. Deputy Commissioner Ravindradat Boodram (3rd right) and Commander Division Six, Assistant Commissioner Shivpersaud Bacchus (4th right) and Mayor New Amsterdam Waynewright McIntosh share the moment.
The presentation to the Region six Cricket Team was held at the St. Francis Community Developers Hall (SFCD), Portuguese Quarters Corentyne was attended by Divisional Commander Assistant Commissioner Shivpersaud Bacchus and members of the Division’s cricket team.
Deputy Commissioner Budhram, who also serves as Chairman of the Police Officers’ Cricket Team, noted that sporting initiatives such as cricket, plays an important role in promoting teamwork, discipline and camaraderie among police ranks.
Mr. Sheryar Hussain said he was pleased to support the initiative, noting that sport remains a powerful means of building bridges between law enforcement agencies. He stated that the relationship between the NYPD and the Guyana Police Force has grown steadily over the years and expressed hope that the uniforms and cricket gear would contribute to team spirit, unity and positive engagement among ranks.
Both Divisional Commanders expressed appreciation for the initiative, highlighting the value of sports in fostering wellness, morale and positive engagement among ranks across the Divisions.
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