SVG Consul General to Ireland receives machinery for the NSC

Consul General for St Vincent and the Grenadines to Northern Ireland, Dr Christopher Stange received four new commercial pieces of machinery valued at £5,000 (EC$16,500.00) for the National Sports Council (NSC) to help with the maintenance of playing fields across St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG).

Dr Christopher Stange – SVG Consul General to Northern Ireland

A release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade said the machinery consists of two petrol commercial self-propelled lawnmowers, and two petrol commercial trimmers, that were acquired through donation from Bryan Hynds Garden Machinery Ltd. The assistance was granted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade given that there has been continued strain on existing machinery and the need to replace ageing equipment. The Consul General acknowledged the partners saying “Thank you to all our donors- Bryan Hynds Garden Machinery Ltd; Kestrel Liner Agencies; Clarksons Port Services; and SFG Forwarding Ltd for assisting us in acquiring and shipping this much needed equipment”.

“The National Sports Council is charged with maintaining the 50 playing fields across St Vincent and the Grenadines,” he pointed out.

“These playing fields play an instrumental role in community, sports, and health development, which are all priorities for the government,” the Consul General added.

The equipment was officially handed over at the Arnos Vale Playing field last Friday, June 9.

Minister of Sports, Frederick Stephenson, and other senior officials expressed gratitude for the contribution towards the development of sport in St Vincent and the Grenadines.