BCA slighted
Article by July 16, 2021
The actions of Cricket West Indies (CWI) to engage the government of Barbados in talks and not include the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) as it relates to hosting the West Indies against Australia series, has been described as not only insulting but disrespectful.
Many aggrieved BCA members are also unhappy about the decision taken not to have spectators attend the matches.
It was also confirmed today by the BCA in a press release that no spectators will be allowed into Kensington Oval for the three One-Day International matches starting Tuesday, July 20.
“It says that there is a disconnect between Cricket West Indies and the Barbados Cricket Association, there is a disconnect. It is insulting. You can not come into a place and step over the local (governing body).
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MP Toni Moore (left) and Minister of Sport Dwight Sutherland (right) in discussion with Superintendent of Works Nicholas Matthias. (Picture by Kenmore Bynoe.) Social Share
Work will start next week on a $600 000 state-of-the art pavilion and multi-purpose sporting facility at The Glebe, St George.
The long-time promise of a modern sports building and resource centre in the community is set to become a reality as construction of the 24-week project will begin on Monday.
This was revealed yesterday by Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment Dwight Sutherland during a ground-breaking ceremony.
“The work which will be conducted here represents a continuation of efforts to not only complete the pavilion but also to generally enhance the facilities for sporting activities.
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Barbados heralded a new era in its storied sporting legacy last night with the advent of horse racing under the newly installed floodlights at the Garrison Savannah.
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley flicked the ceremonial switch to illuminate the Garrison for the Caribbean’s first occasion of night racing, in the presence of special honouree and racing magnate Sir David Seale, who was the driving force behind the idea of night racing.
Other luminaries in attendance were National Hero and cricketing legend The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, former West Indies fast bowler and former Government minister Sir Wes Hall, Minister of Sport Dwight Sutherland, Parliamentary representative for the area Kirk Humphrey and Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs Wilfred Abrahams.