MINISTER of Culture, Youth & Sport, Charles Ramson Jr. paid a visit to several sports grounds along the Essequibo Coast on Saturday.
He was accompanied by a team from the Ministry and took the opportunity to interact with the sporting community. Among the grounds he visited were Golden Fleece, Reliance, Lima, Anna Regina, Affiance, Pomona and Aurora.

Minister Ramson pledged substantial support towards the development and maintenance of the grounds and also donated financial incentives and sports gear to several clubs.
President of the Reliance Management Committee, Trevis Simon, expressed delight and thank the Minister for the timely donation and commitment to enhance sports in the Region.
He stated that the gear was a fitting gesture given that an under-19 tournament will commence shortly and will benefit the emerging players. At other venues, similar sentiments were expressed by sports officials.

Minister Ramson also disclosed to the gathering at the Anna Regina Community Centre Ground that a Multi-Purpose Sports Facility will be constructed there that will provide for national events to be hosted there.

He further opined that more athletes from the county will gain national recognition with the boost of the facility. Also accompanying the Minister was football organizer, Kashif Mohamed. (Elroy Stephney)