Upper Mazaruni games: President Irfaan Ali reaffirmed his commitment to the development of Indigenous communities, including in the area of sport in his keynote address at the launch of the Upper Mazaruni 23rd Annual District Games yesterday morning in Kako, Upper Mazaruni. A release from the Office of the President said that Ali also donated $1.5m to the event and announced that the Government will work with the winning community to develop a shade house to advance its food security agenda.
In addition to this, the President also announced that the Government is working on developing a ‘One Guyana’ football tournament that will see participants from every Administrative Region. The 12 participating teams are from Jawalla (defending champions), Phillipai, Imbaimadai, Chinoweing, Wax Creek, Paruima, Waramadong, Quebanang, Kaikan, Arau (in photo), Kamarang and Kako. (Office of the President photo)
