Rohan Benn named Father of the Year, hundreds receive food hampers

Jun 24, 2026 Sports

RHTYSC Walter Nero Father’s Day Memorial Programme

Kaieteur Sports – The cricket teams of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club, MS on Saturday last honored thirty-two years old Rohan Benn as the R.H.T.Y.S.C Father of the Year 2026 under their Walter Nero’s Father Day Memorial Programme. The teams – Poonai’s Pharmacy Under 11 and 13, Farfan and Mendes Under 15, Bakewell Under 17 and Second Division, Pepsi Under 19 and Intermediate, Metro Females, Namilco Under 23 and First Division, hosted the programme in honour of the Late Walter Nero, a close friend of the club.

Rohan Benn was nominated by a senior executive of the club and the cricket teams after careful review of the nomination, agreed. Benn, who was born in Essequibo, moved to Berbice five years ago and is the single parent of three children – two boys and a girl. He takes care of his children with special emphasis been placed on their educational background.

Rohan Benn named Father of the Year, hundreds receive food hampers

Tony Nero presents the Walter Nero Father of the Year Award to Rohan Benn, while his children and club officials look on.

The cricketers noted that the devoted father was the perfect example of a father and therefore decided to honor him. Mr. Benn received a trophy, medal of excellence, framed certificate of excellence, a food hamper and three special gifts. Club Secretary, Hilbert Foster congratulated Benn on his selection and stated that the RHTYSC was honoured to recognize his commitment as a parent.

Foster, noted that the club has been honouring outstanding parents since its formation in 1990. The cricket teams of the club, Foster declared, hosts hundreds of self-development programmes as part of their contribution to the general public. These programmes are held under a wide range of sub-headings including sports, awards, charity, educational, anti-drugs, anti-suicide, community development, youth development, religious and publications.

Tony Nero, eldest son of the Late Walter Nero, congratulated Benn on his award and urged him to uphold his high standard of been a dedicated parent to the kids. He also praised the RHTYSC and the cricket teams for the remarkable job they were doing in serving the ancient county of Berbice. National Under 16 player Jayden Ganpat stated that he and his colleagues were honoured to present the Father of the Year Award to Rohan Benn and urged his three children to always strive for excellence in their daily lives.

Among the players of the RHTYSC are Kevin Sinclair, Kelvon Anderson, Clinton Pestano, Junior Sinclair, Slyus Tyndall, Jonathan Rampersaud, Sheneta Grimmond, Shabika Gajnabi, Ramzan Koobir, Daniella Manns, Shemaine Campbelle, Matthew Pottaya, Trisha Hardat and Leon Reddi.

An emotional Benn expressed gratitude to the club and the cricket teams for the award and committed himself to upholding his standard as a parent.

Meanwhile, the cricket teams under the Walter Nero Memorial Programme distributed hundreds of food hampers to fathers on Saturday. The cricketers accompanied by cricket manager Robby Kissoondial visited the homes of the fathers to hand over the food hampers which consisted of sixteen different food items including flour, butter, sugar, chowmein, sweet soap and other essential items. The programme was co-sponsored by the children of Walter Nero and the club would like to express thanks to Karen, Sandra, Theresa, Jackie and Nancy Nero.

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