VICE- President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has announced a significant investment of $100 million, dedicated to upgrading sporting facilities in Region Two.

This announcement was made during a special youth meeting at Cotton Field Secondary School, where the Vice-President responded to local youths’ requests for enhanced sports infrastructure and equipment along the Essequibo Coast and the Pomeroon River.

Dr. Jagdeo said that the funding will be provided by the Government of Guyana with the aim of supporting the development of sports in the region, by ensuring that youths have access to improved facilities.

Youths from Capoey and Wakapoa emphasised the need for upgraded facilities, sports gear, and chess training.

In response, Dr. Jagdeo assured them that community leaders would submit detailed proposals to the Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) and Community Development Councils (CDCs) for necessary upgrades.

“We are happy for the promptness done by our Vice-President and it was an immediate action to improve our lives in our region,” a youth, Tabita Alves said.

The initiative underscores the government’s commitment to fostering youth involvement in sports and community activities.

Existing programmes in the region, such as swimming classes, archery training, and various physical activities, will also be bolstered by this new investment.

Additionally, Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sports Charles Ramson has recently provided landscaping equipment and sports gear to various clubs, and committed to launching a national inter-village circle-tennis programme in the region.

Youths were very happy to meet with the Vice-President and have one-on-one engagement with many of the concerns attended to.