Heritage Sports underway

Minister within the within the Indigenous People’s Affairs Valerie Garrido-Lowe (standing centre) alongside Director of Sport Christopher Jones (second from left) during the launch of the Indigenous Heritage Sports yesterday at the Everest Cricket Club ground on Carifesta Avenue.

The 2016 edition of the traditional Indigenous Heritage Sports officially commenced yesterday at the Everest Cricket Club ground on Carifesta Avenue.

The event which is a staple of the Ministry of the Indigenous Peoples Affair and is expected to attract over 600 athletes, was opened during a simple ceremony featuring Director of Sport Christopher Jones and Minister within the within the Indigenous People’s Affairs Valerie Garrido-Lowe.