BCB distributes stipends to national players under Dr Puran Singh Scheme

The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) under the presidency of Hilbert Foster in 2018 started a financial scheme to assist young cricketers with a stipend when they gain selection to the national team.
Under the Dr Puran Singh’s National Players Incentive Scheme, the vibrant Board provides $10,000 to every Under-15, Under-17, Under-19 Male cricketer and Under-19 Female and Senior Female cricketers who represent Guyana.
In February, the Board distributed $80,000 to eight female cricketers who gained selection on the senior teams.
On Wednesday, April 10, 2019, Foster handed over $60,000 to the five Berbice players selected on the National Under-15 team, along with Coach Julian Moore.
The presentation continued on Monday, April 15, 2019, when the Board distributed $60,000 more to the players that are part of the Guyana Under-19 Female Team. Later in the year more stipends are expected to be given out to Berbicians elected on the National Under-17 and Under-19 Male teams.
Foster at both presentations stated that the Board was very proud of all of its players and urged the players to always strive for excellence.
He reminded them of the importance of representing the county of Berbice as ambassadors on and off the cricket field. Foster told the selectees, Berbice cricketers are highly respected around the world for their cricketing skills, humbleness and high standard. Foster also pledged that as long as he remains President of the Board, high standards will be upheld. He expressed gratitude to Dr Singh, who resides in Barbados, for his sponsorship of the Scheme at the cost of $300,000.