The Ministry that governed sports in Bermuda now has the word sport back in its official title, Government announced this week.Sports Minister Wayne Scott announced that effective July 23, the Ministry of Community and Culture Development will be known as the Ministry of Community, Culture and Sports.Under the previous Government, the Ministry was called the Ministry of Youth, Families and Sport, but since the new Government was voted in December the name sport was not included in the Ministry headed up by Scott. Now, one week after hosting a successful NatWest Island Games, the Ministry’s name has been changed to include Sports.“Whilst, the new title will include Sports, it should be noted that the organisational structure of the Ministry will not change,” Government pointed out in a press statement.“Minister Scott will continue to have responsibility for the current Departments of Child and Family Services, Financial Assistance, Human Affairs, Community and Cultural Affairs, Rent Commission, Youth, Sport and Recreation, the Ministry Headquarters including Mirrors, and also the Bermuda Housing Corporation.”Minister Scott said: “The name change indicates that the Bermuda Government has listened and responded accordingly in order to continue to profile both local and international sports.“This Government recognises the integral role that sports plays in the life and social framework of Bermuda.“We determined it was most important to emphasise by title, the positive role that sports plays in our community. The unifying power of sport cannot be understated. In Bermuda and throughout the world, sports provide a sense of purpose, national pride and builds community involvement; not to mention the overall health benefits of sports.”The Minister added: “In addition, when we are negotiating with sports governing bodies to bring international sporting events to Bermuda, we want our partners overseas to know that our Government is serious about the development of sports. Recently, Bermuda hosted several high-profile international sports events namely, Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 3 Tournament, IODE Optimist Sailing Races, NatWest Island Games, Bermuda Triple Crown Billfish Championship and the Carifta Games in 2012.“We want to continue the efforts made by many local sports organisations and clubs to make Bermuda an internationally recognised venue for sports events. By hosting international sporting events, it stimulates our economy and brings more visitors to our Island.”The Ministry of Community, Culture and Sports will continue to be led by Permanent Secretary, Wayne Carey.