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Guyana Independence T20 Cup picks up momentum
– Ansa McAl on board
As the date approaches for the eagerly awaited Guyana Independence Twenty20 competition, Berbicians have already began preparing for the big day at the Albion Sports Complex Ground on May 26, 2013 where they will be part of what is anticipated to be an exciting day.
The Tournament which is slated as part of celebrations to mark Guyana’s 47th Independence Anniversary will see four of the best teams in the Ancient County – Universal DVD Berbice Titans, Karibee Rice Tigers, East Coast Demerara Raiders and Georgetown Jaguars – battling for bragging rights as the best in the business and over one million in cash and prizes.
Coming on board recently was beverage giants Ansa McAl Trading,
Anil Beharry (left) receives the cheque from Ansa McAl’s Mark Bhikhai.
their Berbice Branch Office, Manager Mark Bhikhai presented the company’s hefty sponsorship cheque to coordinator of the Tournament, Anil Beharry.
Speaking briefly, Mr. Bhikhai expressed Ansa McAl’s delight with being part of the tournament under the ‘Carib Beer Brand’. He said he views the game as an event that will help to promote the sport of cricket in Berbice.
Ansa McAl has been actively involved in community development through sports. Beharry thanked the sponsor for their contribution while pledging that the tournament will be managed with proper accountability and transparency. Patrons will have an opportunity to win fabulous gate prizes including cell phones, MP3 players and hampers among other tokens from various companies.
Action will commence at 10:30hrs, two matches will be played during the day followed by a cultural ceremony. As the evening sets, the atmosphere will be transformed when the Big Screen Projectors are turned on and the Cheer Leaders takes centre stage as the lead up to what is anticipated to be an exhilarating finale under lights like never before witnessed at this venue.
Fireworks and musical entertainment will be provided along with live local artistes rocking the night away to the rhythm of Crown Vibes International Sound System.
Admission to the venue will be $500 for adults with gates open from 09:00hrs. Tickets will be sold only at selected venues to be named. Patrons are being encouraged to purchase tickets early.
Other sponsors on board to date are Universal DVD, Karibee Rice, Sentinel Security, Metro Office and Computer Supplies.
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