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Inaugural Auto and Trade Show dubbed a success
Patrons came out in their thousands to be part of the inaugural Auto and Trade Show over the weekend. The venue was the Rose Hall Estate Community Centre ground.
Despite overnight rainfalls and several changes to the initial programme of events the activity was dubbed a great success.
The event, which was one of the first of its kind ever promoted in Berbice, was done in three phases. The earlier segment (11:00 hrs) saw the Auto and Trade Show, the later evening segment was the Car and Bike Show. The Chutney Concert also provided entertainment to patrons who came from all walks of life.
The winner of the best car prize with Angel of War Artwork. He won the Ansa Mcal Trophy and a Hamper of Beverages from CARIB
Several agencies participated in the trade show and displayed the wide range of automobiles they have in stock. The activity which went way into the night saw a number of vehicles on display.
Among the agencies in attendance were Pan American Auto Sales, Danzies Auto Sales, Asheik and Sons Auto Sales, Trans Pacific Auto Sales, Ramchand’s Auto Body, Mara and Sons Motor Cycle Store , A. Ally and Sons General store, Ainlim Motor Cycles, Jialing , Marics -Honda, Roger Greenidge Refrigeration and Auto Air Condition Technician.
The banks were also there, among them Republic and Demerara Banks. The Insurance companies on show were Hand in Hand Insurance, Demerara Mutual Life Fire and Motor Insurance. Beverage companies, Banks DIH, DDL and Ansa Mc Al Trading were among the retail and other traders in attendance.
In the car and bike show segment, several customized vehicles were put on display with participants coming from various parts of Guyana including New Amsterdam, Skeldon and other parts of Corentyne, West Coast Berbice and Georgetown.
In the end after keen competition and inspection by the panel of judges several prizes were awarded. In the category for the best customised vehicle, the winner was Ramchand’s Auto Body Shop of Good Hoop, East Coast Demerara. His prize was one return airline ticket to New York, compliments of Caribbean Airlines.
The prize for the Best Car was won by Williams Trucking of Georgetown. The best lighted vehicle category was won by A. Ally and Sons. The prize in the Best Bus/Jeep category was won by Omar Amar aka ‘Sadam’ who displayed a Wrangler.
There was a category for the VIP vehicles and that was awarded to Peter Lewis Construction of Williamsburg, Corentyne who displayed a BMW Convertible Sports Car.
In the bike category, the best Customised bike prize was won by Wayne Reid aka ‘Quarters’ of New Amsterdam while the cleanest bike was won by Kean Phillips also of New Amsterdam. No judging was done in the Music Category.
The winners were presented with their prizes during the show. They received prizes and trophies compliments of a number of sponsors, including Banks DIH Limited, DDL, Ansa Mcal Trading, A. Ally and Sons and Caribbean Airlines among others.
One lucky patron also copped a gate prize of one return ticket to Miami, or New York compliments of Caribbean Airlines.
The next major event on the Chamber’s calendar is the Corporate Business in Sports T/10 2012 Tournament in September and the Canje Nite Expo in October 2012.
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