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HEADLINE: Long-standing JCA president set to be challenged
CaribbeanCricket.com
Dec 7, 2023, 9:32:28 AM
PRESIDENT OF the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) Wilford ‘Billy’ Heaven is expected to face a tough challenge at next year’s election from his first vice-president, Dr Donovan Bennett.
Bennett, speaking with RADIO JAMAICA, said, over the years, while he was content with his role in the process to date, cricket has reached a point in Jamaica where a change is needed.
“I was always comfortable just being part of the process but the calls are loud and Jamaica’s cricket has degenerated to the point where it’s going to take a major effort to bring it back,” said Bennett.
Heaven, who has been at the helm of the JCA for the last four terms, was expected to demit office on what would have been a fifth term, but according to Bennett an about-turn has shocked him.
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Narper
Dec 7, 2023, 1:12:40 PM
“It has shocked me, yes, because we had a conversation many months ago and he indicated at that time that he wasn’t going back and he asked if I wanted to take over. Then all of a sudden he went and announced his candidacy
These men hold on for dear life
Drapsey
Dec 7, 2023, 1:29:31 PM
In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com
PRESIDENT OF the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) Wilford ‘Billy’ Heaven is expected to face a tough challenge at next year’s election from his first vice-president, Dr Donovan Bennett.
That's exactly what we need, a few more of those Dr types even if it's just to give the dotties (Dr Shallow, and co.) a good run for their money.
rhatid
Dec 7, 2023, 8:18:58 PM
In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com
Cricket, just like everything else in Jamaica will continue to go down, down, down. Like everything else, cricket needs leadership. And Jamaica does not produce those. There's not even a decent cricket field in Jamaica. It's time to pack up and move on.
camos
Dec 8, 2023, 4:29:59 PM
Bennet did a good job and enhanced the game in St Elizabeth, would support him in this effort.
Fantom
Jan 6, 2024, 3:15:29 PM