Affiance Sports Ground to receive lawnmowers — Minister Ramson
— $300,000 worth in textbooks presented
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr, recently visited several communities along the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) as he continued his outreach across Guyana.
Ramson visited the Affiance Sports Ground during his outreach, and was prompted by members of the cricket clubs in the area, who told stories of their needs and wants, and asked him to assist.
Minister Ramson with members of the Affiance Sports Ground at the meeting. Also in the picture are Regional Vice Chairman Humace Oodit (right) and the Prime Minister’s Representative in Region Two, Arnold Adams (left)
“I am here, most importantly, to examine what will be done to maintain this ground. Facilities will be built to provide room for persons who travelled to watch a game, and also to make the audience feel safe and comfortable while looking at a game.” Ramson said in Region Two.
He declared that the Affiance Sports Ground would be provided with tractor lawnmowers and bush cutters in order to maintain the grassy area within the ground. He added that an educator personnel would be in the region to assist in training volunteers on how to use the equipment.
Minister Ramson handing over textbooks to a parent of Affiance
“The Regional Cultural School will be a new initiative from the Ministry to get into music, art, dances, drama, and Affiance Sports Ground is a chosen area for such activities. This initiative will involve youths, and motivate them to participate in cultural activities and sports also. However, the world of work is changing, and we need our people to be creative and innovative in the future.” Ramson told the gathering.
Minister Ramson has said it is the vision of President Dr. Irfaan Ali and his PPP/C Administration to transform communities across Guyana, and sport is one of the conduits to be used to channel Government’s initiatives.
Ramson also met with members of the communities of Anna Regina, Lima, Henrietta, Reliance, Queenstown, and Golden Fleece to address several issues in the area of culture, youth, and sports.
During the community meeting, Minister Ramson handed over some $300,000 worth in textbooks to children of the Affiance community. The books were donated by a member of the Affiance Sports Club.
