“Discipline is your key to success”- Minister Jacobs
Nov 16, 2025 Sports
2025 CWI Republic Bank Five for Fun…
Kaieteur Sports – Curtains came down yesterday as St. Lawrence Primary School were crowned winners of the 2025 Cricket West Indies (CWI) Republic Bank Five for Fun cricket program which ended at the National Gymnasium.
Attended by a number of parents, teachers, coaches the program saw another chapter being written as a large number of youths made strides in their young careers as cricketers.
Minister within the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport, Steven Jacobs during his feature address; congratulated Republic Bank for their continued emphasis on developing cricket at the grassroots level.
The former Guyana all-rounder further highlighted the importance of the Government’s goal to have a structured sports system with the help of corporate Guyana and the various associations.
Jacobs added that the overall goal is to ensure that children at the grassroots within the Sports system can develop into future Guyana cricketers.
He told the kids in attendance that he was once sitting where they were as members of such a program, adding that his road to success was first initiated by similar programs.
His overall advice to the students was “Discipline is key to your success”, while highlighting the focal point being the marriage between education and sports.
Minister Jacobs said government policies are geared towards capturing the well-rounded growth of students.
Plans to upgrade and redo the indoor facility of the LBI Ground as well as the Essequibo hostel.
One huge pitch by the Minister was challenging Republic Bank to have more than 500 players and more than 75 Schools for future programs.
Marketing and Communications Manager Jonell Dummett congratulated the players for making the tournament an adventure for all.
She said the tournament was captivating to parents, teachers and coaches alike as it aids in building confidence while sparking curiosity; reassuring the Bank’s commitment to Sports and future Five for Fun editions.
Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) secretary Ronald Williams also thanked all entities for making the program a success, while recognizing the past career of Minister Jacobs during his playing years.
Meanwhile, St. Theresa from Berbice won the first edition, but it was two-time winners from East Bank Essequibo St. Lawrence Primary, who were crowned champions for the second time.
Awards for Best batter went to the champs, Tianna Steele who hit 36 runs. Best Bowling figures went to Massiah Primary’s Sushani Thornhill with 3 wickets.
Award to the best fielder went to another Massiah Primary student in Videsh Pritam.
Massiah also copped the award for the Team Spirit of the game. However, MVP of the tournament went to Steele who was on a hat trick during the finals which her team won by 50-odd runs.
Third place team Supply Primary also earned medals and bags compliments of the Bank.
