President Ali pledges Government’s support to develop competitive shooting

His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali has pledged his administration’s support to develop competitive shooting in Guyana.
This was done during a meeting with the executive body of the Guyana National Rifle Association (GNRA) at State House on Friday morning.
During that meeting, President Ali commended the GNRA’s shooters for “bringing tremendous glory and success” to the country, and said the sport can contribute to the advancement of sports tourism in Guyana. To this end, he said Government would work with the association to build a facility of international standard to support the expansion and growth of the sport of shooting.
The Head of State also pledged Government’s support for the association’s upcoming tournament.
The delegation meeting the President was led by GNRA President, Brigadier Godfrey Bess, Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF). (Office of the President)