THE National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) is strongly refuting claims that it has sold the Guyana National Industrial Company (GNIC) Cricket Grounds at Albert Street and Woolford Avenue, Georgetown and the lease of Mud Lots 1 – 11.

NICIL in a release said the cricket ground is under the control of GNIC which is responsible for the maintenance and general upkeep of the said grounds while the Mud Lots 1 – 11 continue to be leased to GNIC for the execution of its business activities and development plans.

“NICIL advises that any trespassing, unlawful or malicious acts be carried out on the GNIC Cricket Grounds and on Mud Lots 1 – 11 will be dealt with condignly under the laws of Guyana,” the release said.