Ministry plans to partner with AAG on athletics programme

Scotiabank Personal Banking Manager, Ann Marie Singh (fourth from left) presents a cheque to AAG President Aubrey Hutson (fourth from right) as Coach, Mark Scott; Scotiabank Branch Manager, Matthew Langevine (second from right) and other bank employees look on.

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport said it hopes to team up with the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) on a long-term athletics programme.
The ministry made the disclosure on Thursday when the 2013 Junior CARIFTA Games team paid a courtesy call on the minister.

Minister of Sport, Dr Frank Anthony, told the athletes that he is anticipating their return home with medals when he met with the nine-member team comprising six athletes, Team Manager, Amanda Hermonstine; Coach, Mark Scott; AAG President Aubrey Hutson and Vice President, Gavin Hope, morning at his office.

The Games will be held at the Thomas Robinson Stadium in Nassau, the Bahamas from March 28-April 1.
With athletics and other sporting disciplines facing a number of challenges,