Grange “surprised, disappointed” by Bennett’s cricket-funding remarks

MINISTER OF Sport Olivia Grange says she is surprised and extremely disappointed by comments from Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) President Dr Donovan Bennett concerning the Government’s $100 million commitment to cricket development.

“I am not only disappointed but I’m surprised that he would speak that way based on the fact that we have had a clear understanding and we have been working so well together,” Grange said.

Her response follows Dr Bennett’s revelation that the JCA had received approximately $14 million of the pledged funds, with a disagreement emerging over the disbursement of the remaining allocation.