Two senior lawyers to take over sponsorship of ASCO

Two senior lawyers in St Vincent and the Grenadines have indicated their willingness to take over the sponsorship of the Ashburton Sports and Cultural Organization (ASCO).

Arthur F Williams, OBE, head of Williams and Williams law firm and Parnel R Campbell, CVO, QC of PR Campbell & Co, have decided to take over sponsorship from their late colleague Carl Joseph who died on July 4, a release from the St Vincent and the Grenadines Bar Association said.{{more}}

“They were impressed by the presentations made by the representative of ASCO at the funeral service, who gave a comprehensive overview of the history, nature and content of the sponsorship given by Mr Joseph to the club over the life of its existence.”

Williams and Campbell, both former Attorneys-General “have come forward and informed the President of the Bar Association of their intention to assume the role of sponsor of the club,” the release said.

Joseph, himself a former Attorney-General, was laid to rest on Friday, July 15.

President of the Bar Association René Baptiste has since passed on the message of the continuation of the sponsorship to the club through intermediary Ashford Wood of the Gomea community.

Both Williams and Campbell felt that the sponsorship should be undertaken to demonstrate their own commitment to community partnership, and as reward for good community living and togetherness. They both felt most encouraged by the demonstrated worthiness of the club. At the same time, they are making an appeal to the young barristers to get the cricket and football team together again and possibly to enter the competition arena for the 2017 season.

“The Bar President fully endorses the submissions of Senior Counsel in that regard, and looks forward to the sporting activities in the New Term,” the release said.