REGION Eight will receive monetary allocations from the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs to support the advancement of sporting facilities and programmes.

The Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, revealed this information during her visit to the region on Thursday. She engaged with the residents in a community meeting at the Mahdia Secondary School.
“As a government, youth for us is important. The development is important. The investment in young people is important both as it relates to education and all-round development,” Minister Sukhai posited.

In this regard, the government has been majorly investing in infrastructure as part of its efforts to unleash the potential and develop the skills of young people.
“Between the two months, October to November, the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs will disburse $100 million to upgrade playfields for young people and community activities.”
Minister Sukhai stated that this money, combined with the $100 million allocated to the villages by the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports during the recent National Toshaos Council Conference, will greatly revolutionise sports in the region.

Additionally, residents are slated to receive tremendous benefits from the first-ever Mahdia multipurpose indoor sports facility with construction scheduled to begin within weeks. The facility will measure 140 x 120 x 35 feet with excellent seating arrangements among other modern amenities.
The construction of sporting facilities across the regions is another commitment made by the government to ensure equal access to resources.