THE Guyana Cricket Board (GCB), in partnership with Dave’s West Indies Imports and Exports, yesterday launched the Dave Narine Educational Trust Fund for young cricketers across the country. Mr Dave Narine is the proprietor of the entity.
The ceremony was hosted at the GCB Boardroom on Regent Street, where some 15 young cricketers across Guyana will benefit hugely from Dave’s West Indian Imports and Exports.
The numbers doubled to 30; an impulsive decision which he deemed to be necessary. This initiative will, now, grant 10 Under-17 cricketers, from each county, the opportunity to benefit from $20 000 worth of school supplies, aimed to assist in their academic pursuits.
Narine, in his address, spoke of his observation over the years, specifically the difference in the quality of life of those cricketers after their cricket careers would have ended.
He stressed that many with just talent usually fall by the wayside after their cricketing careers were over, as the lack of education did not yield many other opportunities.

The Dave Narine Educational Trust Fund is meant to bridge the gap, prompting academic development. It is his dream to see Guyana well represented in the West Indies team, as in the past, thus fuelling his motivation to aid young cricketers, giving them the best fighting chance, Narine stated.
Aligning with Narine’s vision to enhance the academics of players, Mr Hilbert Foster, vice-president of GCB, stressed the importance of education for personal development and especially for players, who are expected to understand and abide by playing conditions of the game.
Foster, extended his gratitude to Narine for sponsoring this instrumental undertaking by the GCB and for renewal of sponsorship for the U-15 competition.
Especially humbled by Narine’s contribution was Bissoondyal Singh, new president of the GCB, who noted the name ‘Dave Narine’ was synonymous with cricket, owing to his continual contribution towards Youth cricket. The GCB head stated that this initiative is a key indicator of the development plans to heighten cricket, and transform its players, using a holistic approach.