executives of Bermuda Cricket Board of Control were last night returned en bloc at the annual general meeting at Warwick Workmen's Club.

"I think it was a good vote of confidence as it clearly showed us that the clubs were satisfied with the way in which the board is operating right now.

And I think they want to see us implement the plans that we have begun to put into place,'' commented president El James.

In addition to James, others re-elected were: Gladston Brown, first vice president; Reginald Pearman, second vice president; Reginald Outerbridge, secretary; Charlotte Simons, assistant secretary and Neil Speight, treasurer.

Three new elected club representatives were Dennis Archer, Dennis Wainwright and Randy Horton. They will join three standing members, Arnold Manders, John Tucker and Allan Douglas.

In sharp contrast to the last gathering, when former president Ed Bailey and his committee were forced to resign, last night's meeting was cordial and without controversy.

But some concern was expressed when it was revealed that the BCBC were not incorporated -- something which the previous executive had supposedly put into place.

James noted that it was the intention of the present board to take urgent steps to ensure that the governing body of cricket was incorporated.

"The matter concerning the incorporation of the board was stunning, especially after it was announced to the contrary at the previous meeting by the outgoing executives,'' he said.

Added James: "There was overwhelming support for what is happening in the sport of cricket, especially in regards to the youth programmes which all Bermuda should be excited about. For the first time in eight years we can sit back and see our youngsters develop themselves in this great character building sport.

"When we were put into office back in July we said then that setting up a junior programme was our priority and we have worked hard with our sponsors to ensure that we achieved this goal. And I am happy to see that we have in fact done so with the help of Shell, BF&M and John Barritts.'' Surprisingly, nothing was discussed concerning Bermuda's plans at the international level, specifically involvement with ICC.

But James reckoned that the affiliates probably realised that it was far more important to work towards improving the domestic programme with emphasis being placed on the juniors.