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East Ruimveldt residents get upgraded recreational facility compliments of GPF and acting Commissioner of Police
Kaieteur News – With the instrumentality of acting Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken, residents of Back Circle, East Ruimveldt, once again after a long time have somewhere to relax with the successful resuscitation of the Recreational Square in the area.
The Commissioner briefing the two teams before the start of the game.
Cutting the ribbon to officially open for the competed facility.
The project came on the heels of an invitation by Adrian Aaron for Hicken to visit his community and do something for the residents especially, an invitation which Hicken accepted.
The enhancement work was spearheaded by the Guyana Police Force with support from the Ministry of Public Works and the business community.
It was noted that it is very important for the recreational facilities in the various communities to be restored so that the youths can enhancing their skills in various sports and other ventures. The tarmac can be used for Basketball, volleyball, football, cricket, athletics among other recreational and fun activities.
In speaking at the ceremony, Hicken urged residents to create a friendly and conducive atmosphere where members of the private sector would feel safe to come into the communities, identify talented youths and sponsor them.
He also stated that the Guyana Police Force has many similar initiatives planned for the community including revitalizing youth groups, training for youths in the community and the development of a Play School, among other projects.
At the end of the official ceremony a football game was organized between a team representing Back Circle Football Club and the Guyana Police Force Football Club.
Among those present at the ceremony were Minister of Home Affairs Robson Benn, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill and a number of Senior and Junior Police Officers from the Guyana Police Force. (Samuel Whyte)
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