The Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) met with the Honourable Charles Ramson, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, on Friday August 14th, 2020.
Charles Ramson Jr is flanked by Runita White and Erwyn Smith
Representing the GAPLF were Runita White, Public Relations Officer, and Erwyn Smith, Committee Member.
The Minister expressed his commitment to working in partnership with the GAPLF, and framed the principles for engagement. He said his objective is not to interfere with the way in which the GAPLF operates, and he committed to meeting on an ongoing basis to assist the advancement of the organisation’s goals.
Mr. Ramson said a primary objective for all of the associations is to showcase Guyanese talent through national engagement.
He said this would be the first of many meetings to discuss the growth of the sport, and wants to ensure that none of the associations are discontented with the work of the Ministry.
THE GAPLF is pleased to work alongside the Ministry in order to help with the development of the sport.
