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Friday March 31, 2017
Kaieteur News
Cameron and Nanthan back as... 2024 Olympics: ‘Time is right’ for cricket (From page 39) for two consecutive years – the year which ended September 30, 2015, the board reduced its accumulated deficit and ended with a surplus of US3.4 million. Last year, a surplus of US$3.5 million was achieved with an accumulated surplus of US$1.578 million. The President noted in his report to the Annual General Meeting that “we cannot over emphasize the need for financial stability in cricket, as without that kind of stability, all the other development plans cannot occur.” The President added that despite the tighter financial management “the board has invested in more development tours and the addition of the A Team tours is an example.” Another important achievement is the fact that the WICB has managed to achieve best practices by
producing audited reports within the given time for the past three financial years. The President praised the Audit Risk and Compliance and the Finance Committees for the tidy work they have done throughout the period. The region will be hosting the Women’s World Twenty20 Championships November 2018 and there is a comprehensive programme which is being put together as the Women will try to defend their World Twenty20 title. The President has advised that a public relations strategy will be deployed so that all West Indians can rally around our WI Women’s Team as they seek to defend their title on home soil. It will be a big event and we need all hands available to help as we seek to raise the profile of women’s cricket in the region; have a successful tournament and a win for our women’s team.” The Women’s team will
also be looking to win their 1st World Cup in the UK later this summer and all plans are in place to achieve this with the regional Women’s competition being played in April in St Vincent and the Grenadines. In moving forward, the President and the team will have the new strategic plan which will facilitate improved performances at the regional and international level and explore a more robust governance system. The strategy revolves around the rebranding of Cricket West Indies; the development of our commercial arm – Windies Inc, and the creation of a development foundation to finance cricket development in the region.” This was presented at the Board of Directors and Annual General Meetings in Barbados on Saturday and Sunday, March 25 and 26.
bid - ICC chief Dave Richardson
BBCsport -The “time is right” for cricket to apply for a place at the Olympics, according to International Cricket Council chief Dave Richardson. Cricket has not been played at the Summer Games since Great Britain beat France to win gold in 1900. But the ICC believes an Olympic Twenty20 tournament is the key to growing the game. “I think the majority of the members - and certainly myself - think the time is right,” said Richardson. ”We’ve come to the conclusion that the overall benefit to the game, in terms of globalising and growing it, outweighs any negatives. ”We need to make a decision by July so we can make an application in time for September, when, as I
understand it, the (International Olympic Committee) will consider new sports for 2024.” The 2024 Games will be hosted by either Paris or Los Angeles, with a decision due in September 2017. With growing concerns about the cost of staging the Games, the IOC has been reluctant to go much beyond 11,000 athletes at an Olympics, although it did add five new sports to the programme for Tokyo 2020 without removing any. Richardson, who made 164 appearances for South Africa in Tests and one-day internationals, said preliminary talks with the IOC have already taken place and the discipline to be included for consideration must be a format played at international level.
”They haven’t said [an existing] sport would have to go [to make room], but they said when taking any decision on a new sport they’ve got an overall limit on the number of athletes,” he said. ”So as a team sport we would only fit six to eight teams. T20 is the ideal format and we’d say even better than rugby sevens as it’s actually one of the mainstream formats of cricket.” He said that he did not think there would be any opposition from ICC members England or West Indies due to the fact that they would not be able to compete at a Games under those banners. He suggested England would be relaxed about playing along with other home nations as Great Britain.
Boyce/Jefford launches second Relay... (From page 34) family oriented that allows families to come out and do things together,” Lewis indicated. Director of Sport, Jones, who was the keynote speaker, also echoed similar sentiments, stating the importance of such activities to social cohesion. “When the
government came into power in 2015 it formed the Ministry of Social Cohesion and the name itself lends to the explanation of the Ministry,” Jones said. He noted that one of the firmest advocates for social cohesion is sports and as such, the event is one that should receive widespread
support. “Event like this furthers the Government’s thrust of supporting social cohesion and the National Sport Commission is proud to be associated with this event as well as providing funding,” he said. The Director of Sport lauded the efforts of Boyce and Jefford in continuing to promote sports at the grassroots and other level. He called on corporate Guyana to support the activity, adding that Government is looking at ways to reward companies for such support. The day will also feature novelty events for participating patrons and a Kids Zone with bouncy castles, trampolines, face painting and many more attractions. Four lucky patrons will go home with impressive gate prizes including a microwave, US$100 while the largest family will win a ‘Household Hamper’ including Ariel Soap Powder, Swinger Matches, Rage Insecticide, Hefty Garbage Bags, Trin Chloro Bleach and Squeezy compliments of AnsaMcAl. Father Moey and Determine Family, Selector Face and DJ Winston (Linden) will provide all the entertainment. The entrance fee for Adults is $500 and Children $200. AnsaMcal under the Lucozade Energy Drink and Stag Beer brands, National Sports Commission, Ministry of Social Cohesion, Ministry of Natural Resources, Jude Cycle Shop, Starr Party Rentals and The Original Palm Court are the sponsors to confirm their support for the activity thus far.
Friday March 31 2017 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) Business conducted in your own office will proceed smoothly. Don't make promises that you can't possibly keep. Be diplomatic but stem when it comes to giving of yourself. TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) You will be overly sensitive when dealing with your personal life. GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Don't jump the gun; you may find yourself getting angry at the wrong person. Visit friends or relatives who have been confirmed. Adventure will result in added knowledge. CANCER (June 21–July 22) Attend trade shows that will allow you to look at new products. Equilibrium in your romantic life is likely if you treat your partner well. Don't expect others to live up to their promises and you won't be disappointed or find yourself stuck with delays. LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) Keep a lookout for any individuals eager to confront you with unsavory situations. Hard work will payoff if you refrain from expressing your opinion to superiors. VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) Avoid any intimate involvement's with coworkers or employers. You may find acquaintances being deceptive. Entertainment could be pleasing if it is of
an energetic nature. LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) This is a great day to get out and enjoy an entertaining evening with friends or lovers. Children or friends may try to talk you into lending them money. Don't let situations get out of hand. SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Take time to talk things over. Travel for business or pleasure. You are best not to confront situations that deal with in-laws or relatives. Acceptance is the key. SAGIT (Nov. 22–Dec. 21) Make the necessary changes that will enable you to advance financially. You can get phenomenal returns if you present your ideas to those who can back your interests. CAPRI (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) Any capricious behavior will confuse loved ones and your mood swings will result in loneliness. You may blow situations out of proportion when dealing with the one you love. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18) You can come up with ways of earning extra cash. Your ideas may be a little ahead of their time; don't push them, instead just continue working on development. PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) Your ability to help others will win you points. Don't use the interstate as a racetrack. Disappointments regarding partners will be subject to the way you react to their personal comments