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Late cricket stalwart’s legacy lives on through scholarships

Nov 9, 2026 · Albert Ferguson/Gleaner Writer

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WESTERN BUREAU: THREE YEARS after his death, the legacy of generosity, compassion and community service of the late Howard Deers, a former life member and first vice-president of the Montego Bay Cricket Club (MBCC), lives on through a scholar named in his honour. This year’s Howard Deers Scholarship, which has been increased from $100,000 to $150,000, is being distributed annual through the MBCC, where Deers is fondly remembered for his many years of service.

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