THE Office Assistants of the various ministries have organised a 10-over tapeball competition in recognition of Senior Office Assistant of the Ministry of Home Affairs, James Lewis, who will be retiring on April 30.According to Lewis, a former youth football coach, the competition will involve eight ministries playing against each other at the National Cultural Centre Tarmac from 10:00hrs on Sunday.
Lewis said the eight ministries involved are: Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Office of the President, Health, Finance, Public Service, Culture, Youth and Sport and Legal Affairs.
Trophies have been donated for the occasion by Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee, Minister of Public Works Robeson Benn, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr Frank Anthony, Local Government Minister Norman Whittaker and Minister of Human Services Jennifer Westford.
According to Lewis, apart from the tapeball competition, there will also be a dominoes competition as well as other fun day activities. He said there will also be lots of beverages and food on sale throughout the day.
Lewis, a Senior Office Assistant, who has served as a public servant for 34 years has decided to call it a day.