AS a follow-up to the visit and commitment made by His Excellency, President Irfaan Ali, the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr MP, yesterday visited the community of Tiger Bay in Georgetown.

Minister Ramson Jr was accompanied by National Security Adviser, Gerald Gouveia; president of Guyana Football Federation, Wayne Forde; president of Guyana Basketball Federation, Michael Singh; president of Georgetown Basketball Association, Jermaine Slater, and members of the private sector.

During the visit, the team distributed footballs, basketballs, other sport gear and masks to aid in containing the spread of COVID-19 within the community.

In addition, the Minister discussed with the community the possibility of clearing an area for sport to be played. The team also used the opportunity to engage with the community and listen to some of the major issues affecting them. (MCY&S)