The development of a sporting complex on the island of Petite Martinique was one of the suggestions put forward during a recent consultative session on the National Policy on Sports and Physical Activities.
The consultation, held on Petite Martinique, was organised by the Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture, in conjunction with the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs and Local Government.
It was noted that one of the challenges of constructing a sporting complex on Petite Martinique is that the Government does not own any lands on the 500-acre island. However, Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs & Local Government, Hon. Tevin Andrews, said construction could happen through a public-private partnership, with landowners donating the land for such a development.
Petite Martinique is home to just one playing field and a basketball court located close to the sea. Residents, while giving their support to the sports policy, called for improvement to the existing facilities, which will aid in developing the sporting capabilities of the young people on Petite Martinique.
Minister Andrews also encouraged those present to develop a sporting club to help further enhance growth in the different sporting disciplines. Referencing present physiotherapist of the Windward Islands Volcanoes Shian Ollivierre who is from Petite Martinique, Minister Andrews pointed to the educational opportunities available through The University of the West Indies (The UWI).
Transportation between the islands also poses a challenge for athletes participating in sporting activities. However, it was noted that this will be addressed through the formation of the parish sports council.
Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs
Then the government must buy lands for the purpose of sports development.
Donating should be welcomed but not expected.
There are folks who became millionaires from government contracts and to now expects citizens to give up their as patriots is disingenuous.
The millions that were given away could have done a whole lot for the development of the people.
So the lack of funds are just one of things that happens when folks supports any form of corruption.