FIFTY-year-old, Michael Ramdeen, of Reliance Settlement, Canje was on Sunday last honoured as the Berbice Cricket Board Father-of-the-Year 2012. The father of three was selected by the Special Events Committee of the BCB based on the major role he has played in the lives of his children especially his two sons Richard and Kevin who are both Berbice players.
Richard has represented Berbice and Guyana at the Under-15, Under-19 and senior levels and also represented the West Indies at the Under-19 level, while Kevin has so far represented Berbice and Guyana at the Under-15 level and also played for Berbice at the Under-17 level.
Treasurer of the BCB, Anil Beharry, in making the presentation of gifts to the elder Ramdeen, congratulated him on being a role model parent to the two cricketers and his eldest daughter, Melissa.
Beharry noted that the BCB is proud to honour parents who instil the importance of discipline, hard work and respect for others into the character of their children and noted that Ramdeen is one of those parents.
He urged the BCB Father-of-the-Year to share his parenting skills with the younger generation as the Board was determined that all future Berbice players must be disciplined, all-rounded individuals like Kevin and Richard Ramdeen.
An elated Ramdeen, in accepting his award, stated that he was a very proud parent as all three of his children have followed the correct path.
Ramdeen expressed the hope that the Guyana Cricket Board situation can correct itself, thus enabling all young cricketers including his two sons to fulfil their potential. He congratulated the BCB on its sterling work and for lifting the game of cricket to an all-time high level.
He pledged his continued support for Berbice cricket. In closing, Ramdeen disclosed that the key to his success as a parent was having patience, faith in God and a willingness to sit and listen to his children.