$1M to be given away at Chronixx Show

…retired Cop becomes a millionaire

When his wife Janice asked him to purchase tickets for them to go to the Chronixx show, it was not in his wildest dreams that that single act would make him a millionaire. Such is the story of 56-year-old retired Policeman Maynard Carmichael, who was made the first millionaire at the launch of GTT’s $1 million Smiles Christmas Campaign.
The launch which was held at the Stabroek Market Square on November 6, was attended by hundreds of persons all vying for a chance to win the first million. The process for a chance to win was quite simple; GTT customers had to electronically Top Up $1000 or more in a single transaction, or purchase a ticket for the Chronixx show slated for November 18.
It was the purchase of the Chronixx ticket which entered Maynard into the draw, since with every ticket purchased for $3000; one thousand of that amount is given in Top Up to the purchaser.
Carmichael said he was reluctant to buy the ticket since he is not a reggae fan but eventually gave in after he heard of the GTT promotion.
The father of five said when the phone rang the first two times to give him the good news, he did not hear the ring, since he was busy talking with a friend. It was the third call which he answered and realised he was the lucky winner.
He jokingly said his wife has since made her claim to the money, since she is convinced that she was the one who encouraged him to buy the Chronixx ticket.
Carmichael said he will give part of his winnings as a donation to the Number 28 Village Anglican Church and the Prospect Assembly of God Church. He will also select and feed needy children.
Carmichael retired from the Guyana Police Force in September last year after serving for 34 years.
The GTT promotion continues in communities across Guyana, where customers will be given even more options to enter for a chance to smile as they win millions.
The campaign makes its way to Linden on November 17; Bartica on November 24; Essequibo on December 1; Berbice on December 15 and return to Georgetown for the grand draw on December 18, where four winners will selected for $1 million each.
GTT will also give away $1 million at the Chronixx Show on November 18.