Outgoing Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) President Hilbert Foster was unsurprisingly re-elected to serve in that capacity for another term when that august cricketing body held its AGM and general elections yesterday at its Charlotte Street offices in New Amsterdam, Berbice.
The appointed BCB personnel stand for photo after election
Having displayed exceptional leadership of that body in his first two years as its President, Foster was rewarded with a vote of confidence wherein all 31 votes cast in a free and fairly conducted election were in his favour.
Thirteen (13) clubs/ representatives were present at these elections, as were three associations and 31 delegates; and Reporting Officer was the watchful Imran Ally, Head Teacher of the Winifred Gaskin Memorial Secondary School.
Having been re-elected to head one of the most vibrant cricket clubs in the Caribbean, Foster declared that he would continue to work collaboratively with all persons interested in moving Berbice Cricket forward.
He thanked all 31 voters for showing faith in him, and declared: “I decided to run for President when the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) banned Berbice players (from playing) in a BCB tournament. It got me really upset, and I decided to continue in office. I urge (BCB) members to work along with me, and I am challenging the executives to be more visible in their work.”
Foster challenged each member elected to office to be dedicated to their task, and work hard without looking for personal rewards.
As the driver of the success of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTY&SC), Foster made it clear that he would only assist clubs that support him.
Calling for the cricket associations to get their act together and stand as a united front, Foster hinted that if everything goes well in Berbice cricket, players would be paid to play cricket in the ancient county.
Foster also stated that 99% of the sponsors were ready to cease sponsorship when he was in the process of not running for a second term in office. Under Foster’s administration, over 32 tournaments have been completed.
During his feature address, Foster also called for the GCB issue to correct itself and co-operation can occur. “I once again call (on) the GCB to renew our subvention. The GCB are giving Essequibo money and they have only hosted one completion, while BCB had 32”, Foster explained.
The BCB boss has said he would continue to work hard to keep cricket at the topmost level in the county.
Albert Smith has been elected First Vice-President of the BCB after an overwhelming margin of victory. Qualis Winter has been elected Second VP by a 30-1 margin of victory, while Robby Saywac is third VP. Angela Hannif is Secretary, while Ameer Rahaman is Assistant Secretary. Dr Cecil Beharry was again elected Treasurer, and Rovin Bahadur assistant secretary.
