PRESIDENT David Granger says that the sustenance of the Upper Mazaruni Games should be of great importance to the upper Mazaruni district Sports Council. The signature annual sporting event features youths from Arau, Parima, Waramadong, Kamarang, Kako, Quebanang, Jawalla, Imbaimadai, Chinoweng, Phillipai and Isseneru, showcasing their

athletic skills.
During a recent visit to the community, the President, along with First Lady Mrs Sandra Granger, indicated that the event should be considered a model for many other communities, because of the unison depicted.
“I’m impressed that no government told you to arrange this. All I would like to ask you is that ten months from now I would like the 2016 games to be dedicated to the 50th Independence celebration,” President Granger said.
A cheque in the amount of $1M was presented to the Council by President Granger who stated that his Government is committed to supporting this event and to making it even bigger since it dovetails his vision for youth development in Guyana.

President Granger also said his administration will be working to establish proper sporting facilities in all regions so that Guyanese athletes can prepare themselves to compete and excel in whatever discipline they choose.
Minister of Indigenous People’s Affairs Sydney Allicock, Minister within the Ministry of Communities Dawn Hastings and Director of Sport Christopher Jones were also present.