Latest update December 30th, 2024 2:15 AM
Latest News
- Guyana to pay back US EXIM Bank US$316.2M in interest on US$527M Gas-to-Energy loan
- Three shot, two stabbed as Linden gangs clash
- Israeli forces order new evacuation of besieged northern Gaza town
- Father killed, son hospitalised in Rupununi Bee attack
- ExxonMobil bullish about seizing remaining opportunities in Stabroek Block before license expires in 2027
Friends of Malteenoes donate a grass-cutter to club
Maintaining the Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) ground will now become a much easier task after the club received a mechanical grass-cutter Thursday from Friends of Malteenoes- USA Chapter.
MSC head Neil Barry (second from right) receives the grass-cutter from Minister of Sport Dr. Frank Anthony (third from left) in the presence of other members of the club.
The equipment was handed over to president of the MSC, Neil Barry by Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony in the presence of other members at Thomas Lands.
Speaking at the ceremony, Barry said the club was in need for such equipment.
“This grass cutter will of course enhance our ability to provide a better venue where sports can be played, mainly cricket,” Barry a former national cricketer said.
He thanked the MSC-USA chapter who has played an important role in the development of their ground.
Dr Anthony said he is pleased to render assistance the club adding that MSC was among the initial clubs to tap into the government’s grant of one million dollars each for the upgrade of venues across the country.
“We have seen that the club has strong leadership and over the years they have played an important role in developing young cricketers through their academy and that is something we want others to emulate,” Anthony added.
Speaking on behalf of the USA chapter, life Member of the MSC, Claude Raphael said that similar donations will be made to the club in the future.
He pointed out that MSC has been flourishing in its efforts to produce quality cricketers and improving its infrastructure, and this is yet another stride in that regard.
Similar Articles
THE BLUNT OF THE DAY
Sports
Features/Columnists
Consent is not a veto
Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Bharrat Jagdeo, continues to muddle the discourse on the renegotiation of the Production... more
Breaking the Chains of Poverty: A need for political will
By Sir Ronald Sanders Kaieteur News- The year 2024 has underscored a grim reality: poverty continues to be an unyielding... more
Weekend Cartoon
