– receives laptop from Amerindian Affairs Ministry

Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai presents laptop to first runner up Dacia Hamilton. Also in photo are Region Nine Chairman Clarindo Lucas, and Deputy Regional Executive Officer Esmee Rockcliffe.

Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai, on a recent visit to Region Nine, presented a laptop to 22-year-old Dacia Hamilton, first runner-up in the Amerindian Heritage Pageant 2009.

Hamilton, who hails from Region Nine, also received a cheque for $100,000 from Regal Stationery and Computer Centre on September 28.

The Pageant, which was held on September 26, was part of the activities to mark Amerindian Heritage Month. (GINA)