HACC launches latest cricket magazine
HACC members, including president Narchand ‘Archie’ Mohan (extreme left, back row) display the club’s latest cricket magazine.
HACC members, including president Narchand ‘Archie’ Mohan (extreme left, back row) display the club’s latest cricket magazine.

By Frederick Halley

TORONTO, Canada – Hawaiian Arctic Cricket Club (HACC) launched its latest magazine in spectacular fashion last Saturday night at the Ace of Arts Restaurant & Bar, North York Toronto, with members expressing the view that it was far superior in quality and content to previous issues.The launch also formed part of the club’s annual Spring Dance but a somewhat sombre atmosphere dimmed the festivities as news broke that Johnny Bujan had died tragically in a traffic accident in Trinidad & Tobago.
Obviously saddened by the unexpected news, HACC president Narchand ‘Archie’ Mohan was almost in tears as he disclosed the news of Bujan’s demise.
The late Bujan, who hails from Trinidad and Tobago but lived in Ontario, Canada, served on several occasions as manager of the Canadian national team and was also the co-owner of Brampton Masters Cricket Club in the Toronto District.
He was mainly responsible for recruiting several Guyanese and Caribbean players to the league, including the likes of former Guyana national captain Damodar Daesrath, former West Indies player Royston Crandon, Darwin Christian and Loaknauth Ramsuchit, among others.
In his message, Mohan pointed out that the unprecedented and historic sixth consecutive Premiere League victory in the Scarborough Cricket Association (SCA) tournament was a testimony “to all those who have total belief, trust and love for this great club.”
According to Mohan, it should also be noted that “during our six-year reign, HACC had fielded different teams and still came out successful, which demonstrated our determination not to depart from the journey of success.
“To all the members of this unique family, thanks again for making us so proud of your continued success and reaching the heights where none have gone before. Once again, our support last season was also beyond imagination and for this I am extremely grateful and look forward to the same in years to come.”
Provincial Member of Parliament Bas Balkissoon extended congratulations to the club, pointing out that being champions for a sixth consecutive year was a true reflection of the team’s dedication and hard work. He also commended the club for its dedication to promoting and competing in cricket tournaments. “The club’s achievements are a direct result of great leadership skills and the passion to succeed.”
Ontario’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Michael Coteau, who was unavoidably absent but sent a message, congratulated the club on the remarkable achievement while applauding the hard work and dedication that led to the impressive feat.
Coteau disclosed that as the Minister responsible for Sports, “I value the important role amateur competition has in promoting vitality and active living in our communities. As cricket’s popularity in Ontario continues to grow, success stories like this one help promote the sport and draw fans from across the province.”
HACC’s chief executive officer (CEO) Eon Gunraj reminded the players that a championship title is not a given, since the SCA has some of the most competitive teams and that the club had conceded their first loss in mid-season in almost two years. “We did struggle in some games but managed to regroup and take it one at a time all the way to the end.”
Skipper Hemnarine Chattergoon once again expressed sincere thanks to the management of the club for the faith shown in him, allowing him the privilege to be at the helm. Chattergoon described the 2015 season as one of the most trying ones but despite the setbacks “our players rallied once more to emerge as the undisputed kings of the Premiere League.”
Apart from the several messages, the magazine features biographies on most of the players. It was edited by HACC manager and Guyana Chronicle freelance writer Frederick Halley with contributions from former Guyana Chronicle and Guyana Times sports journalist Ravendra Madholall. Mohan’s teenage daughter Ashmini Mohan did an excellent job in designing the magazine.

 

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