GEORGETOWN Deputy Mayor, Lionel Jaikarran, has earlier this week been re-elected president of the Georgetown Cricket Club.

Jaikaran won by a significant majority over his challenger, Graeme Alli, to recapture the presidency of what has been described as the oldest cricket club in the region. The voter turnout, in triple figures, was the largest in recent years.

At the ceremony, at Shiv Chanderpaul Drive, Georgetown, Jaikarran reported on the installation of floodlights around the ground which he said has been a major achievement for the club this year. The installation, to be completed by the end of 2017, will enable the Club to utilise the ground for extended hours in 2018.

According to him, next year will also see the club maximise vacant areas on the premises to expand the list of sport and recreational activities, including table tennis, lawn tennis and squash.

Jaikarran spoke about the challenges that have confronted the Club since 2006 to generate revenue and keep both the Club and cricket alive and vibrant after the loss of international cricket at Bourda.

Ramsay Ali of Sterling Products Limited was elected vice-president, Sadie Amin as secretary, Timothy Tucker as treasurer, and Jameel Baksh as Club captain. Philip Fernandes of John Fernandes Group of Companies, Satanand Gopie and Tiffany Solomon are other committee members.

Jaikarran has since described his team as strong, united and prepared to advance the interests of the club and consolidate on the gains and successes achieved thus far.