$400M for ground enhancement in Berbice – VP Jagdeo

Vice President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdeo, has disclosed that $400 million would immediately be allocated to Berbice for ground enhancement.
He made this disclosure at the Albion Community Centre Ground on Saturday afternoon in the presence of hundreds of persons, including West Indies cricketers Gudakesh Motie, Veerasammy Permaul and Devendra Bishoo.
VP Jagdeo also called for a committee to be formed to track progress of the grounds that require enhancement in Region 6.
During the interactive session, Jagdeo highlighted that ground enhancement for football and cricket would be the primary focus of Government’s activities in Berbice. Given that ground enhancement activities have already commenced, VP Jagdeo noted, contractors in Region 6 would also benefit, as these activities would also create more employment opportunities.

Jagdeo also said Government must invest in coaches and in tournaments, and he explained that school cricket is important. Further, the VP said priority would be given to school grounds being enhanced first.
BCB President Hilbert Foster was also offered the opportunity to raise his concerns about development of the Area H Ground in Rose Hall Town, and the VP pledged that the Area H Ground would also be developed.
Berbice is certainly on the rise, as the Albion Community Centre Ground is being upgraded to an international standard facility. Moreover, the Palmyra Stadium is on the horizon as another premier international facility.
Also present at this meeting was Sport Minister Charles Ramson, Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh, and Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. (Brandon Corlette)