Gov’t invests $15M to develop sport in Region 8

Toshao of Paramakatoi, Barry Joe (third from left) receiving the $5M cheque from Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr. (DPI photo)

Some $15 million has been given to villages in Potaro-Siparuni to ensure they have proper sport areas, according to the Department of Public Information (DPI)

The Region Eight villages of Paramakatoi, Kurukabaru and Waipa, received $5 million each for the enhancement project.

The funds were requested at the National Toshaos’ Council Conference.