more hereOnce a West Indian cricketing power-house, Guyana endured its worst ever First-Class season this year.
In addition to the poor showing on the field, allegations of political interference and the power-struggle among Cricket Board officials continue to affect this country’s national sport.
Guyana’s hosting of matches in the Digicel home series involving Pakistan is now a concern and it is assumed that anyone genuinely interested in Guyana’s cricket would be keen to see positive changes both on and off the field.
The GCB elections which was set for January, is a critical step in Guyana’s cricket revival.
However, with the fifth ODI and First Test between West Indies and Pakistan set for Guyana next month, the GCB elections, at which a new President will be installed, will be further delayed because the Friendly Societies Act, which falls under the Ministry of Labour, Human Services and Social Security, has postponed a meeting which was set for tomorrow.
Kaieteur News was informed by an official from the Friendly Societies Act last week that the meeting, which was already postponed, would take place tomorrow and that that the Enquirer’s report was expected to be handed over to the GCB, paving the way for Elections, which is now close to three months overdue.
When contacted on Friday, Permanent Secretary Trevor Thomas confirmed that no meeting will take place tomorrow. He explained that the GCB’s Audited report is still being examined and could not provide a date for the meeting.
Thomas denied earlier information from the Friendly Societies Act that the report was ready and said that while he understood the urgency for the GCB elections because of Pakistan’s tour to Guyana, addressing the GCB issues in a comprehensive manner was also important.
“All issues have to be addressed and the final report will not be ready by Monday (tomorrow). We hope to complete this as soon as possible,” PS Thomas said.
It is understood that once all legal requirements are not met by the GCB and the Friendly Societies Act (which the GCB is registered under) fails to give the green light, elections cannot be held.
What is going on? What is the word from GT on this Jala?