Masters’ cricketers from across the Leeward Islands gathered at the newly opened 869 conference room in Gingerland for a welcoming cocktail and opening ceremony, as they prepare for on-field action on the cricket pitch today, as the 27th edition of the Leeward Islands Masters cricket tournament bowls off.
The cocktail was graciously hosted by the Premier of Nevis, Hon. Mark Brantley and Mrs Brantley.
After the playing of the national anthem, a moment of silence was observed in honour of the Masters’ stalwarts who passed away after the hosting of last year’s tournament.
From Nevis, those individuals were: Sterling Heyliger, Oneil Walters and Lorna Hunkins.
Remarks were delivered by LIMCA president, Anthony Rawlins; Sports Minister, Hon. Troy Liburd and Premier Mark Brantley.
Representatives from the teams present, also gave brief remarks and gave their biased predictions of the winner for the upcoming tournament.
The vote of thanks was given by Curtis Morton, LIMCA PRO
The evening concluded with much intermingling, food, drink and music provided by DJ BULF.