Full GCB hostels audit stymied by lack of info-audit firm

The national cricket team going through their batting and bowling paces at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) ground, Bourda yesterday. On the right Vishaul Singh faces the bowling machine while on the left pace bowler Brandon Bess bowls to Shemroy Barrington. (Orlando Charles photo)

Design and Construction Services Limited (DCSL) was unable to provide a comprehensive audit on the construction of two Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) hostels at LBI and Anna Regina due to the “inconsistent and conflicting” information provided by the Board.

In some instances, the company wrote in its findings, pertinent information that was required was not provided by the GCB. The report, seen by Stabroek Sport,  indicated that since no record of payments were provided for the LBI training facility and hostel, DCSL could not have commented on actual payments made to the contractor, Shivnauth Construction Services. In the case of the