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Jun 10, 2011 Letters

Dear Editor,
Even though the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport is aware of the tone and intent detractors’ letters will typify during this pre-election period, we cannot allow blatant mis-information and journalistic mischief to go unanswered.
Reference is made to a letter captioned “MINISTRY OF SPORT TEAM TO RUPUNUNI SEEMED MORE CONCERNED WITH PUBLICITY THAN SPORTS” which appeared in your edition of Wednesday June 8, 2011.
Brief discussions were held to determine whether the Ministry should respond to letters written by persons too scared to append their real names, for reasons best known to themselves. Even though it is doubtful that this particular letter writer really has Rupununi athletes at heart, this reaction is presented pending a decision about replying to anonymous critics.
Firstly, the Minister of Sport did not speak about any National Stadium or Swimming Pool when he made very brief remarks.
In fact, the Minister opted to say little after the presentation from his Permanent Secretary, the Director of Sport and a representative from UNICEF. The Minister did take time to interact with the Rupununi residents and athletes, contrary to the lie peddled by the nameless correspondent.
In truth, the Minister did acknowledge that not enough interventions for hinterland sport development were possible in the past, but that the state of affairs was being corrected now since the Rupununi Day of Interaction was planned long ago.
Minister Anthony also deemed it inappropriate to use the activity-oriented one-day programme to discuss the Rupununi’s sports needs. He promised a more in-depth visit to the region during August.
Just why couldn’t the ghostwriter acknowledge these points instead of indulging in professional, election like mis-information. In addition, is the writer aware of the significant assistance afforded the female long distance runner alluded to in his critique?
As the Minister told the groups he interacted with, there will be “an on-going engagement” in the interest of Rupununi sports development.
The objective of these countrywide Days of Interaction is multi-purpose in nature. Entire communities are mobilized regardless of age, gender or background to spend an open-air day in outdoor games appropriate to their interest and abilities.
Whether rigid competition or mere fun-filled participation, combined communities learn the value of sport in promoting healthy life-styles necessary for a full, physically and mentally fit life.
So impressive was the recent Rupununi Day and its impact, that it has attracted the envy of your anonymous writer. The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport hopes that the next letter will carry his true identity portraying the courage of his/her convictions, even as we study the more constructive suggestions he/she has forwarded.
D. Deonarine

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