Regional Chairman David Armogan presenting the bat to Rampersaud Ramnauth
BCB Brian Ramphal Awards Ceremony…
“Both of you have made us proud to be Berbicians, and you are following in the footsteps of numerous cricketing legends. We are very confident that you would uphold the high traditions set by Kanhai, Trim, Butcher, Solomon and Fredericks.
“As you leave to represent the West Indies Under-15 Team, I would like to urge you to be disciplined, hard-working, dedicated, and to always remain humble. Remember the people who assisted you along the way; be kind to everyone; and, most importantly, have faith in the God you believe in”.
Those were the inspiring words of Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) President, Hilbert Foster, at the 2nd annual Brian Ramphal Awards Ceremony staged by the BCB to honour West Indies Under-15 selectees Isaiah Thorne and Rampersaud Ramnauth.
The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region 6 joined the BCB in honouring these two young Berbicians who would shortly be leaving for England with the touring party of the West Indies Under 15 Cricket Team.
Foster has sternly admonished the youths to be disciplined at all times, to be humble, and not to let fame get the better of them. Noting that Berbice is known by the cricketing legends it has produced, he urged the attentive duo to always fly the flag of the Ancient County high, and pledged the BCB’s assistance in every step of their career development.
He pledged that, under his leadership, every youth in Berbice would be given the opportunity to fulfill his/her full potential in spite of race, creed or status.
Region 6 Vice Chairman Dennis Deoroop has said the RDC is pleased to work along with the BCB, as the BCB is a perfect example of how a sports organisation should operate. Cricket, he said, is now one of the top financial earners for athletes, and he urged Thorne and Ramnauth to grab their opportunities with both hands.
Regional Chairman David Armogan, in a passionate speech as he recalled speaking to Indian Superstar Amitabh Bachchan during his visit to Guyana, said Bachchan had told him that he knew of Guyana only because of Rohan Kanhai.
Like the two other speakers, Armogan spoke of the importance of cultivating a culture of discipline and humility. He said the Regional Democratic Council would continue to invest heavily in sports, as it is a safe avenue for youths. He told the packed Port Mourant Community Centre Hall that the Berbice Cricket Board is privileged to have Hilbert Foster as its president because, like King Midas, everything and every project Foster touches turns, as it were, to gold.
Each of these West Indies selectees received from the RDC a cricket bat valued at $30,000. Ramnauth also was declared the BCB Under-13 Player of the Year, while Thorne was adjudged the Most Promising Male Player. Both Players have expressed gratitude to the Berbice Cricket Board and the Regional Democratic Council for the bats, and each has pledged to make Berbice very proud of them.
Regional Vice Chairman Dennis Deoroop presenting the bat to Isaiah Thorne
