Minister Henry declares government’s commitment to ABSAA

Minister within the Ministry of Education Nicolette Henry (centre) addressing the gathering at the forum while Alex Bunbury (left), NSC Director Christopher Jones (2nd left), GFF President (2nd right) and Sam Bunbury (right) looks on

Minister within the Ministry of Education Nicolette Henry said the Government of Guyana is committed to collaborating with Guyana-born Alex Bunbury to establish the Alex Bunbury Sports and Academics Academy (ABSAA).

Addressing a gathering of representatives from the respective sporting fraternities at the National Racquet Centre, Woolford Avenue during a forum staged by Bunbury, Henry said: “My presence here tonight signals the government’s intention to support and partner the project, noting it is important to the growth and development of the young people.”

Attending the meeting were representatives from several sporting bodies inclusive of Rugby, Football, Boxing, Futsal and Netball.

She declared that the reason the government is supportive of the initiative was because it caters for all sporting disciplines.

“Sports need to develop more. Too often it has been undervalued and not enough emphasis has been placed on it and the time has come that we use it as a tool for development.

“We will be pleased to have a facility that caters for many disciplines.