GBI, Trophy Stall throw support behind KFC Goodwill Tournament

Two renowned corporate names in Guyana’s sporting fraternity, the Guyana Beverages Inc (GBI) and the Trophy Stall have confirmed their support for the upcoming KFC Goodwill International Schools Football Tournament, at the behest of the Petra Organisation.
GBI will be the official beverage sponsor of the five-day Under-18 football tournament while Trophy Stall will be supplying the accolades inclusive of the coveted championship trophy.
At a simple handing-over ceremony on Tuesday morning at Trophy Stall’s South Road location, Devi Sunich presented Petra Organisation representative, Nareeza Latif with the championship trophy.
Latif, in turn, expressed her and the Organisation’s gratitude for Trophy Stall’s continued involvement.
“We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and we would like to say a big thank you to Ramesh/Trophy Stall for sponsoring the trophies for our KFC Goodwill International tournament. Once again, I would like to say thank you guys very much for supporting us over the years and we do look forward to having your continued participation,” Latif shared.
Later on Tuesday, GBI solidified its support at its Diamond, East Bank Demerara (EBD) location, where Petra Secretary Jackie Boodie spoke of the company’s long-standing relationship with the Organisation.

“Today, the Petra Organisation is pleased to inform you that the Guyana Beverages Inc is the official beverage sponsor of the KFC Goodwill Tournament 2022,” Boodie stated.
She further said, “We have been in partnership with the Guyana Beverages Inc for many, many years, and we take this opportunity to be thankful for this immense support and commitment by the company towards the Petra Organisation, in the development of youth football.”
Meanwhile, GBI Finance Manager Kemraj Misir highlighted the company’s intention to support community initiatives, while expressing elation on its behalf.
Misir remarked, “Guyana Beverages is proud to be on board of this great initiative. For years we have always been developing the youths, always giving back to the community and this is just one to say that we’re going to continue doing this going forward. So, we are elated to be a part of this great initiative.”
With the KFC Goodwill Tournament set to commence on Wednesday at the Ministry of Education (MoE) Ground, Carifesta Avenue, the out-of-town and foreign schools have begun arriving. On Sunday, the SVB Academy out of Suriname arrived on Guyanese shores, while Annai Secondary arrived in Georgetown on Monday. DC Caesar Fox Secondary (Waramdong) along with St Benedict’s out of Trinidad and Tobago are expected to arrive today (Tuesday).