ACDA receives $5M cheque for Emancipation Day activities

Eric Phillips

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport has presented a cheque valued $5M to the African Cultural Development Association (ACDA) for the August 1 hosting of Emancipation Day observances at the National Park.

Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony presented the cheque to ACDA Executive Member Eric Phillips on Wednes-day morning at the ministry, in the presence of Permanent Secretary Alfred King.

According to the Government Information Agency (GINA), the cheque should have been handed over to the organisation prior to the hosting of the celebrations but was rescheduled due to an unforeseen incident on