DCC benefits from two-ton roller donated by Guyana Shore Base Inc

In a simple but significant presentation ceremony yesterday, Saturday June 29, Guyana Shore Base Inc. presented a two-ton roller to the prestigious Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) at the Club’s premises in Queenstown, Georgetown
Known as “the home of legends”, DCC has been producing great cricketing talents, and this roller will certainly boost the cricketing talents. DCC has produced greatness in Clive Lloyd, the former West Indies great captain; Lance Gibbs, an impressive spinner; Roger Harper, a spectacular fielder, among others, such as Roy Fredericks.

President of the Guyana Shores Base Inc. Mark Edwards, was happy to make the donation to the DCC. “I am very proud to be standing in a club with such great history, but this event is about the future”, Edwards disclosed as he emphasized the importance of developing the next generation of players who will represent the West Indies.
“Let’s hope that this roller will play a part in the development of the next generation cricketers, particularly from Guyana and DCC”, the Englishman Edwards stated.
Shore Base Inc. is a new company that has been up and running for approximately 18 months, and this presentation is seen as a moment of delight for the company, which focuses on playing a positive role for youths in Guyana.
Guyana Shore Base Inc. is a majority Guyanese-owned shore base facility built to provide a world-class level of service and support to the emerging oil and gas industry.
Meanwhile, the DCC President, former West Indies player Roger Harper, thanked the Shore Base Inc. for this great contribution, which he said will play a role in DCC’s success.
Harper said the roller would be used to prepare better match and practice pitches. “Significantly, this will enable us to have two pitches used simultaneously on selective afternoons”, Harper explained. This will allow more players to gain more exposure, and impact these players from DCC directly.
As GCA and DCC boss, Harper, the younger brother of Mark Harper, who was also present, complimented the Shore Base Inc. for fulfilling that social obligation. “This roller will benefit the youths and the entire country, because DCC plays a positive role in the life of all individuals”, Harper stated.
Making a hearty promise, Harper said he would give assurance that the roller would be well taken care of, regularly serviced, and that the operator would be a well-trained individual.
“We will treasure this gift, and we are currently in the process of making a room to secure this roller,” Harper explained.
The Demerara Cricket Club has been producing great cricketing talents since 1912, and is currently 107 years old. This roller is the first of its kind for the prestigious cricketing facility. (Brandon Corlette)