The Honourable Stephen Lashley, Sports Minister for Barbados presented the Shimron Hetmyer, Captain of the West Indies U-19 team with a trophy following the team’s victory in the 2016 ICC U19 World Cup Finals. Also in the photo are Conor Looney, CEO for Digicel Barbados, (inside far right) and Michael Muirhead, CEO of the West Indies Cricket Board (far right). During the reception, Digicel Barbados also presented each member of the team with goodie bags and a token for a Samsung Galaxy Note.
PRESS RELEASE – CEO for Digicel Barbados, Conor Looney, congratulated the West Indies cricket U-19 team on their championship in the 2016 ICC U-19 World Cup at a reception held at the Accra Beach Hotel on Tuesday, February 16, 2015.
In congratulating the delegation, Looney said, “Today is a historic day for you, for the sport of cricket, the eight countries that you represent and for the Caribbean people – and as a proud sponsor of West Indies cricket since 2004, Digicel is delighted to be a part of this celebration this evening. This victory augurs well for Digicel and for the region in a number of ways.
CEO for Digicel Barbados, Conor Looney chats with Hon. Stephen Lashley, Minister of Family, Culture, Sports and Youth for Barbados during a welcome reception for the West Indies U19 cricket team. Digicel partnered with the West Indies Cricket Board to welcome and celebrate the team following their victory in the 2016 ICC U19 World Cup finals.
For one, as a brand that supports youth development through sports, this is a great motivator for the youths who aspire to cricket beyond national borders. Secondly, we know that cricket fans will take the energy, excitement and sense of pride from this thrilling victory into the fast-approaching 2016 Caribbean Premier League season.”
Conor Looney, CEO for Digicel Barbados presents Chemar Holder, member of the West Indies U-19 cricket team with his goodie bag for a token of a Samsung Galaxy Note during the Heroes’ Welcome Reception held in the team’s honor. Digicel Barbados partnered with the West Indies Cricket Board to host a welcome reception to celebrate the team’s victory in the 2016 ICC U-19 World Cup Finals
Looney continued, “Over the past few weeks, the region was proud to watch your journey in this tournament – a journey that has been exemplified by your grit and determination to win. You are a fine squad of hardworking young men and you are a credit to the Caribbean region.”
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