President Donald Ramotar and several other members of the Cabinet, including Tourism Minister Irfaan Ali yesterday participated in the Annual Lethem Rodeo festivities in Rupununi, Region Nine, where the Head of State pledged his administration’s commitment toward continued development of the region. A cheque for $500,000 was also handed over by the President to the Rupununi Rodeo Committee. In this GINA photo, the President is greeting visitors to the rodeo.