President Donald Ramotar (left) presents a symbolic cheque for $500,000 to John Macedo, Chairman of the Rupununi Rodeo Committee as Minister of Tourism Irfaan Ali, Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai, Minister of Sports Dr Frank Anthony and other members of the committee look on. The cheque was handed over at the Rupununi Rodeo yesterday. (GINA photo)