Villages receive monetary aid for emancipation celebrations

Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Dr. Frank Anthony (left) hands over a cheque to a representative of one of the villages (right)

Cheques were yesterday presented by the Ministry of Culture to various villages to assist them in their emancipation festivities.

According to Jenny Daly, Co-ordinator of Emancipation Activities, this year a vast number of groups are on board. She stated that the involvement of the ministry was vital and it would be beneficial to the communities and the public.

Assistant Cultural Director Lyndon Ross said he hopes the programmes will