IN a move to afford residents of the East Bank of Demerara and southwest Georgetown areas access to a public facility to exercise and play recreational sports in an environment which is both safe and within proximity, the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr, announced yesterday the re-opening of the Guyana National Stadium.

“The public is hereby notified that commencing Monday, 2nd November, 2020, the outer pathway (see diagram attached) and the parking lot of the Guyana National Stadium (Providence) will be opened every day to the public for recreational/exercising purposes from 5:00am-6:30pm (5:00hrs-18:30hrs),” Minister Ramson said in a statement issued by his Ministry.

According to Ramson, the Government of Guyana also appreciates that physical activity and exercise can be an important avenue for maintaining mental health, supporting healthcare, and encouraging family activities especially as our country continues to navigate the vicissitudes of the coronavirus pandemic.

“It is with this appreciation that I am pleased to announce the decision of His Excellency, President Irfaan Ali, on behalf of the Government of Guyana, to open the Guyana National Stadium for the purpose described above,” Ramson added.

The public was reminded by the Minister that “it is our national responsibility to care the national facility and to protect the health and safety of all Guyanese at all times.”