Latest update April 4th, 2025 6:13 AM
GBI on board with Petra Org. for Republic Bank U18 School’s League
Petra’s Co Director, Troy Mendonca (second from left) receiving sponsorship contributions from GBI General Manager Samuel Arjoon yesterday in the presence of Andre Noel of S.M Jaleel and Company (left) and Troy Peters.
Kaieteur Sport- The Guyana Beverage Incorporated (GBI), through its Busta brand, has joined forces with the Petra Organisation to host the 5th Annual Republic Bank Schools Under-18 Football League. This partnership, announced yesterday at a co-sponsorship presentation held at GBI’s Diamond facility, promises to elevate school football and further youth engagement in sports.
The league, which kicked off last weekend at the Ministry of Education ground, brings together eight top school teams from across Guyana, competing fiercely over the next four weeks. The stakes are high, with the winner earning a chance to represent Guyana in Petra’s upcoming Schools International Series set for December. Additionally, cash prizes of $300,000, $150,000, $75,000, and $50,000 await the teams placing first through fourth, respectively, with winnings earmarked for school-based projects.
Prominent attendees at the event included Petra Directors Marlan Cole and Troy Mendonca, GBI General Manager Samuel Arjoon, and Andre Noel, Group Customer GM for S.M. Jaleel and Company, among others.
Petra receives contribution from GBI-Busta… In photo is: General Manager of GBI, Samuel Arjoon (center) speaking at yesterday’s presentation. (GBI on board with Petra Org. for Republic Bank U18 School’s League)
Petra Co-Director Troy Mendonca, expressing his enthusiasm for the partnership, stated, “This collaboration not only strengthens the organising team but also brings tremendous value to the players.” Mendonca highlighted the league’s unique format, which guarantees each team at least seven games. “The league is designed to offer players more game time, essential for development, especially as teams prepare to face regional champions in Petra’s year-end Caribbean series.”
GBI’s GM Samuel Arjoon called on corporate Guyana to support initiatives like this, praising Petra’s commitment to structured governance and youth development. “Our partnership with Petra symbolizes our investment in both football and young people. Petra has shown unwavering dedication to uplifting grassroots football, and we’re thrilled to be part of it,” Arjoon remarked.
Andre Noel of S.M. Jaleel echoed this sentiment, commending Petra for its consistent efforts to nurture youth football in Guyana. He expressed high hopes for a successful tournament, anticipating “an outstanding U18 Football showcase.”
Already, the tournament saw defending champions Chase’s Academic Foundation, along with Bartica Secondary and Waramuri Secondary racking up wins on the opening day. The action resumes this weekend, with excitement building for the December 1 finale.
(GBI on board with Petra Org. for Republic Bank U18 School’s League)
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