Baracara’s superstar, international cricketer 24-year-old Shamar Joseph is Redefining Speed in Partnership with Guyana’s Largest, Fastest and Most Reliable Network, GTT Inc.
The official announcement of Joseph’s GTT endorsement deal, which would last for an initial three years, came on Friday, February 16 at a press conference at the Marriott Hotel.
While addressing members of the media and other specially-invited guests, GTT Chief Commercial Officer Kerchelle Jn Charles said taking the decision to partner with Joseph was extremely easy, as the cricketer was not only a national icon but serves as a symbol of hope, resilience and inspiration for Guyanese.
Jn Charles further stated that the right-arm fast bowler was well-positioned to not only help Guyana’s Largest, Fastest and Most Reliable Network better connect with the people it served, but was the perfect real-life representation of how one’s life could be totally transformed with the right exposure and connection to the best cutting-edge technology.
Shamar Joseph and GTT’s Kerchelle Jn Charles review the Memorandum of Understanding
Recounting her recent visit to Joseph’s hometown of Baracara last Friday, Jn Charles said she was privileged to witness firsthand his humility, kindness and deep-rooted love for his neighbours and fellow countrymen. She explained that Joseph drove the boat to take her along with other GTT team members around his village and offered a special welcome to the Baracara family and into his home.
Jn Charles said, “Beyond the statistics and accolades lies a story of dedication, perseverance, and unwavering commitment. His passion for cricket, his dedication to his profession, and his profound love for his community mirror the values that we hold dear to our brand at GTT and we’re happy to partner with him on this new and exciting journey.”
Shamar Joseph sports GTT’s signature colours
The GTT Chief Commercial Officer explained that this new partnership not only meant an increase in community presence and more strategic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, but also represented the continuation of GTT delivering more value, more fun and faster speeds to every home and customer. Jn Charles urged all residents to anticipate an exciting and rewarding season ahead.
“As part of our commitment to supporting the growth and development of communities across Guyana, we have already taken steps to enhance connectivity in Baracara. Through our partnership with WANSAT, we provided Internet access to Shamar’s home. We also delivered merchandise to students and will continue to ensure that they have the tools they need to succeed academically,” Jn Charles added.
For his part, Joseph told the gathering he was extremely pleased to partner with GTT as this partnership aligned very much with his personal core values.
The right-arm fast bowler is basking in even more good news and successes, having earned himself the title of International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricketer of the Month of January 2024 along with recent selection to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and Indian Premier League (IPL).
