Development of sports in the hinterland high on Norton’s agenda

Minister of Social Cohesion Dr. George Norton has revealed that the development of sports in the hinterland regions of Guyana is high on his agenda.
Dr. Norton will officially head the Department of Culture, Youth and Sport from today in addition to his current portfolio as Minister of Social Cohesion.

Speaking to the media, the Minister noted “we are looking forward to promoting the youth involvement in the upper Mazaruni games, we were there and we saw the different villages providing athletes, footballers, volleyballers and so on… the heritage games will provide an opportunity for athletes from the hinterland communities to come and participate and play sports against each other”.
Norton, an avid lover of sport and former President of the Beacon Football Club takes over from Nicollett Henry who has been posted to the Education Ministry.
Minister Norton pointed out that sports cannot be separated from education as “we would want our sports men, we would want our youths to have full access to education and to improve on their level of education, to have all the opportunities, it must be made available to them and they must be able to utilise whatever opportunities is presented.”
Another issue that will be tackled immediately is the settlement of the issues surrounding the cricketing fraternity. Dr. Norton said that he will be taking steps to resolve whatever conflict lies within the fraternity for the interest of everyone.
Additionally, the Minister indicated that in assuming the new portfolio, a number of changes will be made. One of those he said is the 2018 budget for the two departments which he will head. The Minister in closing noted that he is happy and humble to be given the opportunity and responsibility to serve and develop the youth population in Guyana who he referred to as “agents of change”.