Premier Insurance supports DCB Independence T10 Cup

Premier Insurance has come onboard as a corporate partner of the Demerara Cricket Board’s fund-raising Independence T10 Cup, slated for May 25 at the LBI Ground.

Assistant Manager Aleyah Peterkin and Marketing representative Ariadna Fonseca joined recently to present the company’s sponsorship to DCB Secretary Davteerth Anandjit.

They both expressed the firm’s pleasure in being a partner for the first-ever competition.

Peterkin and Fonseca are confident the tournament will be a success and all the objectives will be met.

Premier Insurance has joined CIC Insurance Brokers (Guyana) Inc., L. Mahabeer and Son Cambio, Office Express, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, Anil Beharry Real Estate, Construction and General Business Services and Naven’s Construction as partners of the tournament.

Anandjit was elated to welcome Premier Insurance, noting that their support is critical to the success of the event.

He emphasised that such support is important in the board’s endeavour to fast-track the development of the sport in the county.

Eight first division teams from the county will compete for top honours, with the format being a one game knockout.

Seven teams- Lusignan, LBI, Better Hope, Enterprise, Herstelling A, Transport Sports Club and Helena One and Two- are already confirmed, with the other one to be revealed in the coming days.

Total cash prize of G$500,000 and trophies will be up grabs at the one day event.

While the teams will be represented by players within the respective associations, each team is allowed two guest players from other counties.

The champion team is guaranteed G$250,000 cash plus trophy; the runners-up G$150,000 and trophy, while the losing semi-finalists will be receive G$50,000 each.

On the individual side, Man-of-the-Match in the semi-finals and final will receive a trophy.

Action will bowl off at 10:00h and conclude under floodlights.