YOUTH Basketball Guyana (YBG) received a large quantity of basketball shoes and socks, among other items, from the California to Guyana Basketball Foundation – a non-profit organisation based in the United States.

Just last year at the height of the pandemic, the same group donated 60,000 3-ply face masks which were distributed amongst YBG members and partners.
“This latest donation is further evidence of how little things can make a big difference, as many youth at the grassroots will no doubt benefit with the aid of a pair of basketball shoes. We would like to thank Brad and his team, and all those who donated to this effort, for continuing to look out for our youth,” YBG said in a release.

Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jnr, and Melissa Tucker, the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, came in for high praises from YBG for facilitating exemption on Value Added Tax (VAT) and other taxes.

“We also want to thank John Fernandes Limited for waving storage costs,” YBG said.
Meanwhile, YBG made a presentation to the Boys of Bosco Orphanage, where they donated football cleats and basketball sneakers.