G.T. sports complex opened
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A large audience witnessed a brightly coloured and captivating opening ceremony which was loudly applauded by all present. The upcoming CARIFTA Games for athletes from 23 Caribbean countries starts next weekend (15 April) at this new venue on top of a pristine resurfaced track. The Shell Caribbean Football Cup is upcoming in July.
The proceedings began with a welcome from Master of Ceremonies Mr. Papie Conolly, followed by a prayer from Mrs. Berna Murphy, MLA. After a rendition of the National Anthem and Cayman's National Song, 20 persons and companies were recognised for their contribution to Cayman sport, in the second annual National Sports Awards presentation. They each received a commemorative plaque. The honorees were: Renard Moxam, Leonard Hew, Ernie Seymour, Linda McLean, Andy McCoy, Lloyd Bodden, Astill Murphy, Billy Banker, Victor Thompson, Carson Ebanks, Lucille Seymour, Dale Ramoon, Alan Ebanks, Ivan Farrington and Graham Rankine. Companies recognised were: Paramount Carpets, Hew's Group of Companies, No. 1 Shoe Shop, Foster Brothers and Bodden Beverages.
In his opening speech, McKeeva Bush expressed his hopes for continued development of Cayman's sporting scene, "bringing a tangible gain for the public," thus enhancing "the quality of life of the local population."
He forwarded hopes that this facility as well as others throughout the districts would help stimulate further interest and participation in sports as an integral part of everyday living.
Bush added "we are seeking to produce not only better athletes, but better people," and the stadium should help promote the development of youth culture in Cayman. He urged adult members of the crowd to "take on their responsibilities... that is to assist in the positive upbringing of children in whom the future of these islands rests."
