PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC):

The International Cricket Council (ICC) yesterday warned journalists and other media covering the Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2007 in the Caribbean that they should be prepared to face "challenges" during the Guyana leg of the competition which begins on Wednesday.

"As you may be aware from press reports, the LOC (Local Organising Committee) has been unable to provide fully operational facilities for us, and despite our best efforts, there may be continuing challenges during the matches at the stadium in Guyana," the ICC said in a statement.

Additional help

It said ICC CWC 2007 Inc. have flown in additional personnel to assist the LOC in the preparations for the Super Eight matches, but noted "Currently, we have yet to be provided with a fully operational accreditation centre, 12 days after the required delivery date.

"While our team on the ground is doing everything within its power to provide a full service, media may experience intermittent power interruptions and limited Internet capacity and connectivity," the statement said.