Hampton to meet Enill

HAMPTON Games chairman Rawle Raphael is expected to meet with Junior Finance Minister Conrad Enill for further discussion on their request for a $10 million government grant or soft loan.

Raphael is seeking assistance which he said is necessary if his Hampton International Games are to gain Grand Prix status from the International Association of Athletic Federation. He is asking government for the money over a five-year period 2003-2007, and propose to  repay the loan in two years after gaining Grand Prix status. Raphael said he met with Head of the Public Service D Rajnath on Tuesday and after a one-hour discussion was told the Prime Minister’s Fund was exhausted. He said he was told to apply through the Sports Fund and handed an application form to do so. Raphael said he was later referred to the Ministry of Finance to seek a Letter of Comfort. He said a meeting has been scheduled with Minister Enill at 3 pm on April 4. Hampton Games is scheduled for May 3 and 4 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo.