THE Guyana Police Force as part of its strategic plan, continues to promote social interaction and nurture the talents of our youths through sports.
As part of this mandate, Deputy Commissioner ‘Administration’ (ag), Mr Ravindradat Budhram, on Saturday along with former President of the Berbice Cricket Board, Mr Hilbert Foster, organised a cricket match which featured Under-17 players from the Georgetown-based Malteenoes Sports Club and the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTYSC).

The friendly yet competitive match took place at the Area ‘H’ Ground, Corentyne, Berbice. The visiting team, Malteenoes Sports Club, won the match after RHTYSC batted first and scored 132 runs.
In an invited comment, Mr Foster, also the Secretary of the RHTYSC, mentioned that the initiative is a good one because it gives the young players from both teams the opportunity to play away from their home grounds and experience playing in various conditions.

Deputy Commissioner Budhram, an avid cricketer, while addressing the young players told them that the match was arranged to give them exposure to the different conditions and players and as a camaraderie-building exercise. This, he said, will not only improve their cricketing abilities but also improve their social interaction skills, which will assist in other areas of life, such as academics.

Mr Budhram further cautioned the youngsters to stay away from drugs, remain disciplined on and off the field, and to balance sports with academia, as both are equally important.
After the game, Deputy Commissioner Budhram and the other organisers distributed school bags and supplies to all the players.