The Region Three (West Demerara/ Essequibo Islands) administration has announced that its traditional flag-raising ceremony is scheduled for today at the regional compound, Vreed-en-Hoop.
A release from the administration noted that the ceremony to usher in the 44th Independence anniversary will begin at 19:00hours and will feature cultural items, songs, dances and poetry.
Minister within the Ministry of Finance, Jennifer Webster, according to the release, is expected to deliver the feature address.
Regional Chairman Julius Faerber is also expected to make remarks at the ceremony.
Meanwhile, the release added that the regional administration has planned a Day of Sports for Friday, May 28, 2010, at the Goed Fortuin Community Centre Ground commencing at 10:00hours.
The statement pointed out that teams representing Regions Two (Pomeroon/ Supenaam), Three and Four (Demerara/Mahaica) as well as the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development would be vying for top honours in soft ball cricket, dominoes, table tennis and cards.
Minister Webster to address Region Three Independence Flag-Raising ceremony
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