Kaieteur News article.
Georgetown, Guyana - One of the largest Commercial Bank in Guyana, Demerara Bank Limited once again joined hands with the BCB/BCC&DA to host Independence T20 Cup 2014. This is the third edition and promises to be the biggest ever.
It is expected for the first time that it is played under international quality floodlights, the same as the Guyana National Stadium. There will be two semifinals with Berbice ‘A’ taking on East Coast Jaguars from 11am and Berbice ‘B’ taking on Georgetown Cricket Association 11 three hours later.
The winners will battle in the finals from 7pm under lights. Preceding the final will be a winner take all softball match between arch rivals Memorex and Universal DVD. Proceeds from this event will go to many charitable organisations.
The two cricket clubs identified for assistance this year are Blairmont Cricket Club and Upper Corentyne Cricket Association. Last year Albion Cricket Club and Bermine Cricket Club were assisted with one hundred thousand dollars each.
In addition, three orphanages, two schools, the host venue Albion Cricket Ground are earmarked to gain from this mega event. For the first time, funds will be put aside for health. The BCB and BCC&DA, to assist in their work, will share the balance equally. This gala event will form part of the Region’s celebration for Independence.
At a simple ceremony held recently at the Rose Hall Branch of DBL, Miss Earlene Dawson, Branch Manager handed sponsorship cheque to tournament representative Mahendra Ramdhall in the presence of other staff members.
Miss Dawson said that her company was pleased with what they saw last year and readily renews their sponsorship for 2014. She indicated that the Bank serves the people of Guyana with six branches across the country and wished the tournament success. She was pleased to know that so many charitable organisations will benefit from this event. Receiving the cheque on behalf of the organisers, Mahendra Ramdihall, thanked DBL for coming on board again and assured them that they will be satisfied with the mileage and the way the tournament will be conducted. Transparency and accountability have been the hallmark of the first two tournaments and this year will be no different.
The tournament is set for May 25, 2014, the Sunday before Independence Day. Incentives close to one million dollars and many gate prizes will be up for grabs.