Saturday August 17, 2013
Kaieteur News
= = = Letter to the Sports Editor = = =
CRICKET ADMINISTRATION BILL WILL PROMOTE GOOD GOVERNANCE DEAR EDITOR, The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) it appears does not have the confidence of the cricketing fraternity in its present form since it is void of two thirds of its constituent members (Berbice Cricket Board and Demerara Cricket Board). On the contrary the argument that has been advanced to dispel same has been the return of International cricket to Guyana. Indeed it is a welcome relief for the Guyanese public and this was evident with the large attendance during the Pakistan tour and the current CPL tournament. Notwithstanding, an organization as key as the GCB cannot function effectively and in the best interest of the players without the harmonious relationship among the main stakeholders, which are the county boards. In fact most of the national players are being produced by the BCB and DCB at all levels. Recently, the Essequibo Cricket Board (ECB) could not have assembled a full squad to participate in the female inter-county tournament and they had to be substituted by players from Georgetown. This is not the way to go especially when there is talent throughout the Essequibo Coast, yet the ECB has been negligent and totally dismissive of female cricket. Then to think that the ECB is at the forefront of cricket administration at the GCB is tantamount to obsession of power rather than good governance. I was surprised to have been selected as a member of the Cricket Development Committee of the GCB, an offer I declined due
to the unacceptable level of governance, yet I couldn’t receive an offer from the ECB where I would have better served, especially with the limited resources in the region. I have witnessed the various levels of inter-county tournaments over the last two years and sadly the manner in which the teams have been selected and even more importantly the lack of intensity and conviction from the players have been a conspicuous sight of bewilderment. The organization of these tournaments has been incessantly poor and sends the wrong signal especially to the young players who need a sense of direction that will propel their career towards success. I hope that the under-15 player who was selected to represent his country but was denied due to the failure of the Administration will secure counseling so that he remains interested in the game and his future. Such level of mediocrity with unprecedented alacrity must not continue to endanger the game. It is therefore in the best interest of the stakeholders that there should be a level playing field which I am convinced can be achieved through the successful passage of the Cricket Administration Bill by the Honorable Minister of Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony. Good and effective governance by a constitutionally elected body is required. The current GCB is not representative of such principles and should also embrace the bill for the better administration of cricket in Guyana. Elroy Stephney
Saturday August 17, 2013 ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19): If you are considering buying or selling some property, you are doing so for the profit you are hoping to make out of it. ******************************** TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20): Try to overcome any fears you have about changing aspects of your life that no longer work the way you would like. ******************************** GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUN 20): You must be willing to persist if you want to accomplish your ambitions. If progress seems painfully slow, remember that Rome was not built in a day. ******************************** CANCER (JUN 21 - JUL 22): Your inclination is to stick to your own devices but why when the more people you have around you, the merrier your day will be? ******************************** LEO (JUL 23 - AUG 22): A young person in the family may need some discipline. Sometimes there is a need to be cruel to be kind. ******************************** VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22): When you need help or advice other people seem to be infuriatingly distracted. No-one seems to be available when you
want to talk to them. LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22): Progress in many areas might seem slow and stodgy. Responsibilities are heavy. ******************************** SCORPIO (OCT 23 NOV 21): As a Scorpio you love a challenge so you will accept the chance to do something that defies the odds. ******************************** SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 DEC 21): Today’s activities could be affected by the influence or actions of someone in a distant place. ******************************** CAPRICORN (DEC 22 JAN 19): You will enjoy being the centre of attention today but be sure an old friend doesn’t feel left out. ******************************** AQUARIUS (JAN 20 FEB 18): Strained relationships in the working environment cannot be ignored. Even though your status in other people’s eyes is high, you might find it difficult to understand what people want from you today. ******************************** PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20): Restrictions are placed on your activities and this will cause you some frustration. This is not a day to go overboard on emotional scenes.
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President congratulates Jamaica women Kingston, Jamaica – President of the West Indies Cricket Board Whycliffe ‘Dave’ Cameron extended congratulations on behalf of the WICB to the Jamaica Women’s team for their impressive triumph in the Regional Super50 Tournament which concluded in Grenada on Wednesday. “On behalf of the WICB I congratulate Captain and Player-of-the-Final Stafanie Taylor and her team along with the Jamaica Cricket Association for this significant victory,” Mr. Cameron said. “I also wish to further congratulate Jamaica for retaining the title which they had won in 2012. It is a clear indication that women’s cricket in Jamaica is continuing to gain strength. Jamaica also has two of the finest women’s cricketers in the world in Stafanie and Shanel Daley and there are others such as Natasha McLean who are emerging into the West Indies senior
women’s team and who are expected to be successes on the international stage as well,” Cameron added. “I also wish to congratulate Merissa Aguilleira and her Trinidad and Tobago team for reaching the final. Further let me extend best wishes to all the teams which will now go on to compete for the Twenty20 title,” Cameron said. “We are reassured that
the women cricketers in the region are committed to raising the standard of the game and we will continue to tangibly ensure that they have the support structure needed and increased competition, such as we have done this year to play both the Super50 and the Twenty20 formats, to aid them in being even more competitive,” Cameron concluded.
Tigers Biannual General Meeting on tomorrow BK Western Tigers Football Club will hold its biannual general meeting tomorrow, August 18th, at the BACIF Sports Club, West Ruimveldt from 10:00hrs. According to a release from the Club, the positions that will be contested include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer. Office bearers will be elected for a term limit of two years each and only legitimate members of the club will be allowed to vote.