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Stephen Ramkissoon retained his position as treasurer of the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB) after securing a comfortable victory in one of the most closely-watched races at yesterday’s elections, held at the National Cricket Centre (NCC) in Balmain, Couva. Ramkissoon, who took over the post following the dismissal of former treasurer Kiswah Chaitoo, received 29 votes to 12 against business consultant Richard Ramkissoon (no relation). The Board’s finances have come under increasing scrutiny recently, after former treasurer Kiswah Chaitoo reported to the police in late 2023 that a significant sum of money had been misappropriated by a former employee, who later resigned. Chaitoo was subsequently removed from his position in January 2024 following a vote of no-confidence, after executive members accused him of breaching confidentiality by approaching police before internal investigations were completed and by sharing details of the matter publicly. The Board has since taken steps to tighten its financial practices with more oversight in terms of how funds are distributed. Ramkissoon’s win yesterday capped a day of decisive results that saw several incumbents maintain their positions on the TTCB executive. In other results, Kerwin John retained his position as second vice-president, securing 27 votes to Rajendra Mangalie’s 13, while Avinash Sirju won the race for the third vice-president post with 29 votes to 12 over incumbent Parasram Singh. Altaf Baksh was elected unopposed as first vice-president, succeeding Arjoon Ramlal in the post, while attorney-at-law Henry Chase was also elected unopposed as general secretary. Meanwhile, Azim Bassarath, who is also Cricket West Indies vice president, was returned unopposed as TTCB president, extending his reign that began in 2009. He now enters his sixth consecutive term —his final one under recently amended regulations that limit presidents to two successive four-year terms before they must step aside for one term. In the race for executive member positions, Ravi Teeluck topped the poll with 35 votes, followed by Dr Anand Rampersad (34), Ann Browne-John (32), Frank Simmons (31), and Mitra Ragoonanan (29). Sharaz Mohammed received ten votes and was the lone unsuccessful candidate. The elections were overseen by the TTCB Elections Committee, chaired by Ronald Simon with members Ammar Samaroo, Hayden Mitchell, and Renuka Ramoutar. Voting took place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by the Annual General Meeting where results were officially ratified. The counting of the votes was witnessed by several TTCB members and candidates. The TTCB electorate comprises 45 voting representatives, including delegates from zones, affiliates, Premier League clubs, and special general members.
