On Essequibo Coast…
THE Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport opened its first Summer camp at Hampton Court Primary School, on Essequibo Coast, Monday.

Regional Youth and Sports Officer in Region Two (Pomeroon/Supenaam), Mr. Darshand Persaud said it would last five days and the participating schoolchildren will be involved in several activities pertaining to art and craft, moral guidance, environmental health, HIV/AIDS awareness, drama, dance and first aid.

Member of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC), Mr. Omesh Oditt, addressing the participants, said the programme offers an ideal opportunity to utilise the school vacation for making new friends, taking part in group discussions on important topics like HIV/AIDS and why they should attend educational classes

Another RDC member, Mr. Pooran Persaud, who made the opening speech, encourage the children to take advantage of all opportunities available to them at the location, so they can enhance their skills, especially in art and craft.

Pastor of Voice of Faith Miracle Ministries Church at Devonshire Castle, also on Essequibo Coast, Mr. Rocky Lall spoke on guidance and morality.

The Coordinator, Ms. Nerissa Williams told the Guyana Chronicle the entire village will be cleaned up and decorated for a home coming celebration.

She said Devonshire Castle is a very historic place and the focus will be on its history.

The first ever uprising on a sugar estate took place at Cabbage Dam, Devonshire Castle, in 1872 when five workers were killed by colonial Police while protesting with hundreds of other indentured East Indians for better wages and living conditions.

The village also had a Magistrate’s Court and sugar factory and the St. Laurence Anglican School and Church buildings are still standing after 100 years.

Devonshire Castle has produced several headmasters, teachers, doctors, nurses, Police officers, soldiers, mechanics, carpenters, fishermen, farmers, electricians and other technicians and the week long events will feature sports, games, storytelling and concerts.