C/ships help foster spirit of goodwill, discipline and excellence

District 11 athletes and teachers symbolically lighting the torch. (Orlando Charles photo)

Prior to a rhythmical rendition by the steel band, Prime Minister, Samuel Hinds trumpeted the importance of the annual National Schools Cycling, Swimming and Track and Field Championships in the feature address of the opening ceremony yesterday at the GDF ground.

“These championships are important in fostering our youths in the spirit of competition, goodwill, discipline and striving for excellence,” Hinds said.

The Prime Minister added that the championships are also an avenue for spotting and harnessing new