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President Ramotar commissions new basketball facility in Ithaca
Residents of Ithaca, West Bank Berbice on Monday afternoon last turned out in their numbers to witness President Donald Ramotar commission a new Basketball court there.
President Donald Ramotar and other officials of government and the GBA share a moment with members of the Ithaca Hardliners basketball team
The Head of State urged the people to take full advantage of the facility which was constructed under the President’s Youth Initiative Programme. President Ramotar said that the court will be further developed so that it can be used for longer periods. He pointed out that the investment will benefit the youths and encouraged them to train hard so that they can achieve greater heights.
The President stated that sport is important because it contributes significantly to the development of the society. “Sport teaches life skills because of its rules and it also promotes discipline,” he added.
“Sport makes an important contribution to development of human capital; it keeps individuals fit and helps with their education because it creates a healthier mind,” he said.
President Ramotar explained that the biggest expenditure in the government budget is in the social sector because it plays an important role in the building of human capital. He pointed out that countries like Japan develop because they have the highest level of education which offers equal opportunity for progress in society and it is vital in ending poverty,” he argued.
Meanwhile, President of the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) Nigel Hinds said he hopes the youths will utilize the facility and urged them to become affiliated to the Berbice Amateur Basketball Association. He said that he is pleased with the development of the sport and expressed gratitude to President Ramotar for his input.
Region Six Chairman Bindraban Bisnauth informed that the project was long overdue, adding that they have had some hiccups. He thanked Presidential Advisor Odinga Lumumba and the residents.
Lumumba stated that sport is important to the government and that a basketball tournament will be organized in the area in another four to five months.
Meanwhile, in an invited comment, captain of the Ithaca Hardliners Basketball club, Phillip Fernandes thanked the government and said this initiative will go a far way in the development of the sport in the community stating that it will keep the youths meaningfully occupied.
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