RESIDENTS of Lima and members of the Lima United Sports Club (LUSC) are very appreciative of the prompt interventions made by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport to upgrade the Lima Community Centre Ground and construct a sanitary block.
Residents related that, in December 2020, the Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sport, Charles Ramson Jnr., visited Region Two and announced that his ministry will be giving money to several sports clubs, including Lima. The money was to be used to upgrade grounds.
Shortly after the meeting, Gurdev Mahadeo was awarded the contract to carry out the upgrade and construction works. A portion of the money that was allocated was used to build and paint a new toilet facility.
Residents related that the project was a positive move. They explained that many children are home and can often be seen loitering in the community. With the community ground upgraded, the children can now have a place to engage in various sporting activities.
LUSC President, Neville Ramroop, joined residents in showering praises on Minister Ramson and the Region Two administration. Ramroop said that the community ground is more than 100 years old and was never visited by a minister in the past.
“We are very thankful for the $1M for the project. This is a boost for our community. More games will be played and the youths will be actively involved,” Ramroop said. He related that in the afternoons, youths would utilise the ground, and, thus far, several cricket matches have been played.