Amerindian Ministry supports Upper Mazaruni games

- donates $2M

Georgetown, GINA, August 6, 2012

The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs has assisted the Upper Mazaruni games with $2M as part of its efforts to foster and promote community activities within the Hinterland regions. Minister Sukhai handed over the cheque to the organising committee of the games at the opening day of the Sports on Sunday at the Waramadong Ground, Region Seven. Also present was Regional Chairman, Gordon Bradford. The Upper Mazaruni week of Sports is an annual event facilitated by the Government and it allows various community groups within Region Seven to compete among themselves.

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Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai delivering brief remarks at Regional Week of Sports, Region 7

The series of events is aimed at fostering community integration and group involvement, as well as the development of sports in the various communities and districts overall. Minister Sukhai expressed her pleasure for being a part of the event and being able to experience and witness the strength and commitment of the sports men and women in the region. 

Some of the competitors in the Regional Week of Sports

"The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs has always been a strong supporter of this activity. It is part of our mandate to support the all round development of not only the village but, also of young people," Minister Sukhai said. She also praised the annual turn-out and support of the event. "The audience never ceased to surprise me," the Minister said.

A section of the audience at the games

In 2011, a cheque of $1M was handed over by the Ministry to the organising committee of the games.