Dear Editor,
The Ministry of Labour, Human Services & Social Security met with the executives of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) on Tuesday, February 8.
The purpose of this meeting to which all members of the executive were invited was to outline the procedures and other requirements that must be met before the Registrar of Friendly Societies could give clearance for the holding of its Annual General Meeting (AGM).
The Registrar has to be satisfied with the Audit Report of the society (in this case the GCB) before this report is released and the Annual General Meeting held. It should be noted that an AGM cannot legally be held without the Registrar releasing the Audit Report.
Over the past months there have been widespread allegations and speculation about mismanagement in relation to the Guyana Cricket Board. As the ministry with responsibility for Friendly Societies, we have both a moral and statutory responsibility to ensure that all such societies not only operate within the ambit of the law but that their business can stand public scrutiny.
The recent Audit Report, while not pointing to any fraudulent activity or mismanagement, has raised several issues which in the opinion of the Registrar should be addressed before he releases the report to facilitate the AGM.
It is against this background that a decision has been taken to have a full inquiry into the Board’s operation.
An enquirer has been appointed and has commenced work. It is anticipated that within two weeks a full report would be submitted by the enquirer.
The executive of the Cricket Board supports this position and has agreed to meet with the ministry shortly after the report from the enquirer is submitted.
Yours faithfully,
Trevor Thomas
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Labour, Human Services &
Social Security
