President commissions modern Tipperary Hall

The new Tipperary Hall (GINA photo)

Residents of Buxton are hoping that the commissioning of the 21st century Tipperary Hall last Thursday will revive the many social activities that were once common in the community and  that partnership with the government that led to the restoration of the facility will continue, a press release from the Government Information Agency stated.

The cutting of the ribbon, unveiling of the plaque, and symbolic handover of the keys by President Ramotar, steel pan renditions by musicians from the community, and the singing of the “Buxton Battle Song” highlighted the historic occasion.

According to GINA, the promise of a new building dates back to what many regard as a historic visit by