Amerindian Heritage Day of Sports a success

Several prizes and awards were handed over during the closing ceremonies of the two-day Sports and Family Fun day organized by the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs in observance of Amerindian Heritage Month 2011 on September 18, 2011 at the Carifesta Sports Complex, Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown.

In the Male football category, Region Nine copped the title after scoring, 2-0, against the disconcerted Region Eight. In the semi-finals, Region Nine defeated Region Seven, 1-0 while Region Eight also advanced to the finals following a disqualification of the Region One team. The male Football champions were awarded cash prize of $300,000 and one trophy sponsored by Digicel Guyana Inc. and the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs.



Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai with Female Heritage Cricket Champions, Laluni.

In the Female football match, Region Four romped off with the title after nipping Region Nine, 2-0, in the 90-minute final. In the third place match, Bartica, dislodged Kako of Region Seven. A cash prize of $200,000 and a trophy were awarded to the champions, complements of General Equipment (Genequip) and the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs. The most valuable players (MVP) were awarded $10,000 each.

In the Male Volleyball finals, Region 9 defeated Region 1 by 2 games to 1. In the semi-finals, the jubilant Region Nine defeated Region Six by, 2-0 as Region 1 eliminated Region 4, 2-0. Meanwhile, the Region 9 female netters overwhelmed Region Six, 2-0, to bag the title. In the semi-finals Region 9 overthrew Region 7 with a 2-0 score, while Region 6 conquered Region 2. Both champions in the male and female teams were awarded the sum of $40,000 each and the second place winners were given $30,000 plus a trophy, complements of General Marine and the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs. The most valuable players for both teams were given $10,000 each, complements of Kito Mining.



Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs Collin Croal presents Captain of the Region 8 Male Football team with the runner-up .


In the Male Cricket finals, Laluni won by six runs against St. Cuthbert’s Mission. Both teams are from Region 4. The Most Valuable Player went to Glen Campbell. In the semi-finals, Laluni bested Mainstay, as St. Cuthbert’s demolished Capoey.

In the Cricket Female category, Laluni beat its opponent by winning a whopping seven wickets. Samantha La Cruz garnered the most valuable player award. Capoey Team of Region 2 halted Orealla by seven wickets in game one of the semi-finals while the Laluni Cricketers outmanoeuvred St. Cuthbert’s.



Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai and Gavin Hope from Digicel presenting trophy to captain of the Male Heritage Champions, Region 9.


The Cricket Heritage Champions for both male and female teams were awarded $50,000 each while the second place winners were awarded $35,000, the MVPs of cricket received $10,000 each all compliments of Digicel Inc.

The Hon. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, assisted by Parliamentary Secretary, Steve Ninvalle, Permanent Secretary, Collin Croal and Regional Officials awarded the prizes to the various winners.