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May 23, 2015 Sports
Dear Editor,
The heralding of a new Government has heighten the expectation of it promoting goodwill, equal opportunities, including a level playing field and the concrete commitment for providing adequate resources for the advancement of our sports men and women. On numerous occasions I would have publicly highlighted the neglect of sports in Essequibo, yet with little success.
I am of the firm conviction however that the new regime will immediately set a high standard for sports in the Region. Immediately on the horizon should be the creation of a department of sports which should be adequately staffed to efficiently manage the various sporting disciplines. While there is an abundance of talent, the institutions to harness same are non-existent due to the absence of properly constituted bodies and committed personnel.
As a result the evidence is clear that for far too long, no one has been representing the interest of our swimmers, basketballers, cyclists or even at athletics and table tennis. While the Essequibo Football Association has been resuscitated, there is very little opportunity for the footballers or even for the fans to witness a Kashif and Shanghai game, despite over 20 years of competition. This is unacceptable and shows the unequitable distribution of opportunities as compared to other districts.
The Anna Regina Community Centre Ground has been under-utilized for sporting activities and it has deteriorated due to neglect and mismanagement. This facility can be made into a modern and first class venue for athletics, football, cricket and basketball. There is another building there which can also be transformed into an indoor Centre for other sports as well. It is the opportune time therefore for the administrators to place sports as one of the priorities to conscientiously guide our youths from uncertainty and despair whilst assuring them that their future can be a success through their talent.
The community enhancement programme under the previous Government saw the rehabilitation of several grounds across the Region. Unfortunately many of them have not been properly utilized and in some cases, work was unsatisfactorily done due to poor supervision. Additionally the annual day of interaction had good intention but there was no follow-up by the Ministry until the next exercise a year later. Such a culture should be discontinued and replaced by a process of continuous interaction, encouraging Organizations, Associations and Clubs to be properly constituted, registered and accountable; establish a body to solely monitor and execute sporting projects and strategically to strengthen the relationship between the office and clubs through a viable and effective network. The youths in Essequibo deserve no less from the Coalition Government.
Elroy Stephney
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