
“Whilst we changed Shimron’s flight from Saturday to Monday due to family reasons, it was made clear to him that if there were any further delays and issues with his travel to Australia then we would have no choice but to replace him in the squad, as we are not prepared to compromise the team’s ability to prepare for this extremely important global event.” “This afternoon we informed the CWI Board of Directors that the selection panel had unanimously decided to replace Shimron Hetmyer with Shamarh Brooks in our T20 World Cup squad,” Adams said. Shamarh Brooks, who topped the averages for recently crowned Caribbean Premier League champions Jamaica Tallawahs, has been called up by selectors to replace Hetmyer. We also remain committed to our mission of providing assistance to the Poorest of the Poor and look forward to continuing this work with the help and support of kind benefactors who provide donations and patronise our fundraising ventures.ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Shimron Hetmyer has been replaced in the West Indies squad for this month’s Twenty20 World Cup after missing an already rescheduled flight to Australia on Monday.Ĭricket West Indies said the left-hander had been scheduled to leave Guyana on Saturday but had requested a delayed departure from Guyana due to “family reasons”.Īccording to CWI, Hetmyer on Monday told director of cricket, Jimmy Adams, that he “would not be able to get to the airport in time” for the flight to New York – the first leg of his trip Down Under. "The Society continues to work on overcoming present challenges to ensure transparency and accountability to all its stakeholders and put to rest any concerns that may have arisen on account of statements in the referenced article. It said that provision of the 2019, 20 audited accounts have been impacted by the challenges mentioned and that this is being actively addressed to have these available during the 4th quarter of 2022. The audited accounts of the Society were consistently provided as required by the Ministry with the 2018 audited accounts being submitted in 2019." We nevertheless continue our efforts to provide the requested information. We acknowledge and support the Ministry’s concern to ensure funds provided by it are properly and appropriately accounted but this has put additional strain on the resources of the Society which were not contemplated when the original contract was struck.


The 2022 reports have been delayed on account of staff turnover as well as non-contractual increased reporting requirements mandated by the Ministry. "These reports have been consistently provided over the years up to and including December 31, 2021. It said that under the contractual arrangement, the Society was required to provide Ministry reports regarding the operation of the Centre. The CDSP has a maximum capacity of 200 persons and is staffed by a Home Manager and 13 staff members."Ī homeless man sleeps with a dog at Riverside Plaza car park, Port-of-Spain. The Society entered into a contractual arrangement with the Government of Trinidad and Tobago in 1991, through the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services, for the operation of a temporary centre for socially displaced persons at the Riverside Carpark in Port of Spain, until their reintegration into society. "Over that time, we have also been facing a new challenge with high turnover of staff particularly in critical areas of our operations. Monies are also received from the Government specifically for State-supported projects such as the CSDP," it noted.Īs with many NGOs over the last two years, the SVDP said it has experienced reduced fundraising activities and donations and significantly increased expenses primarily due to the Covid-19 pandemic. "This work has been ongoing in the Country since 1857 non-stop! Funding for work of the Society is provided principally by the private sector, residents’ contributions, members of the public and fundraising activities organised by the Society. It said it executes additional work in line with this mission in 64 communities throughout Trinidad and Tobago, via a volunteer network of members.

In addition to the CSDP the SVDP operates 11 homes in Trinidad and Tobago, in line with its mission of providing care and assistance to the “poorest of the poor.” The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVDP) has said it is disappointed with the decision taken by the Government to close down the Centre for Socially Displaced Persons (CSDP) operated by the Society at Riverside Plaza.
