The Bartica Regatta Committee has unveiled a series of events running from March 16 to April 1st with the key powerboat race day set for March 31.
Following is the calendar of events for the Easter regatta
March 16 Miss Bartica Regatta Sashing
March 22 Regatta in Kingston Jamaica Party
March 23 Regatta Jump Start
March 24 Regatta Beach Lime / Regatta Got Talent
March 27 Karaoke Finals / Football Semi-Finals
March 28 Gospel Extravaganza – Made to Conquer
March 30 Regatta Football Finals / Street Jam-All Black
Regatta On Land Tours – Resort Hopping
March 31 Powerboat Race Day / River Swim / Road Race
April 1 Grass Track Racing / Miss Regatta Pageant
Region Seven Chairman, Kenneth Williams who also chairs the Bartica Regatta Committee says that planning has gotten off to a frenetic pace for this year’s event.
A release from the committee said that Digicel and the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry, recently handed over sponsorship to Regatta Committee Treasurer, Natalie Tilbury Bobb, recently. Digicel’s Chief Commercial Officer Simone Pierre in brief remarks underscored Digicel’s commitment to supporting the event.
“This event is one that persons locally and overseas look forward to each year, they plan and budget for it, those coming from overseas, so you can understand the value and importance it carries. We have been throwing in our support over the years and will continue to do so as it helps to empower the community in a major and holistic way”, the release reported her as saying. GBTI’s Marketing Manager, Pernell Cummings handed over the Bank’s contribution to Williams.
“We here at GBTI commend you and your committee for keeping this rich tradition going. You can depend on us for continued support, this is just one of the ways we give back to the community for its support of us. We look forward to seeing successful activities being held and your marquee event, the powerboat racing on Easter Sunday”, he said.
