HISTORY was made when the Director of Sport Christopher Jones handed over a cheque for $250 000 to Anil Beharry, a senior executive of the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) to assist in the running off of a long-awaited three-day first division cricket competition for teams in Berbice. At a simple but historical ceremony held at the office of the National Sports Commission, Homestretch Avenue, Jones said that as a sportsperson, he is a close follower of Berbice cricket and is impressed with the work of the board.
As a result, he was willing to assist in the development of young cricketers and is confident that sports can make a positive difference in the lives of people.
In response, the long-serving cricket administrator Anil Beharry of the Berbice Cricket Board thanked the Director of Sports for his timely intervention with this sponsorship.
He also praised the humility of the Honourable Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Nicolette Henry, with whom he had a brief but fruitful meeting.
The board’s senior executive said that the BCB’s business is the public’s business and their accounts and works are available for scrutiny.
Beharry added that despite the challenges faced by the board, sponsors’ confidence is high and that is all that matters.
He also thanked Hilbert Foster and The Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club for the role they have played in securing this sponsorship.
The competition will start shortly.
The BCB is also appealing to private individuals, businesses, current and former cricketers and administrators to come on board and support this important venture. Contact can be made at the board’s office on 333-2375 or any other executive.