Prime Minister Phillips reiterates commitment to hinterland sports development

Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, accompanied by ministers of Government, recently visited the Upper Mazaruni area of Region Seven and gave assurance that Government is committed to the development of sports in that area.
During the opening of the 25th Annual Upper Mazaruni District Games, held at the Tunnel Tigers Sports Ground in Kamarang/Warawatta Village, the Prime Minister
highlighted the ruling administration’s commitment to sports development, and especially to the Upper Mazaruni District Games, as he commended the organisers for their sustained efforts over the past 25 years while emphasizing the Government’s dedication to improving the sports facilities in the area.

He said that, in 2022, President Dr Irfaan Ali committed to developing the ground to regulation size, and thus far, a significant amount of money has been spent on the development of the Kamarang ground (Tunnel Tigers Sports Ground), with the installation of lights featuring underground wiring, the construction of new stands, and rehabilitation works on the ground.
“We have spent some $21 million in bringing the ground to this standard to host these games. That is how serious we are about sport in Guyana,” he stated.
The Amerindian Affairs Ministry has donated $1.5 million for the overall support of the games, and the Culture, Youth and Sport Ministry has contributed $1.7 million in trophies and other support.

Prime Minister Phillips has pledged Government’s long-term support for the district games. “You have a lifelong commitment from the People’s Progressive Party Civic Government to support these district games for the next 25 years,” he announced.
The Prime Minister was accompanied by Culture, Youth and Sport Minister Charles Ramson Jr, and by Amerindian Affairs Minister Pauline Sukhai.