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Guyana Beverage Inc. outfits participating teams in the RBL U-18 SFL
Kaieteur Sports – In keeping with its promise to support community and sports development, Guyana Beverage Inc. (GBI), in collaboration with title sponsor Republic Bank Limited (RBL), has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to youth football with the rollout of the second phase of the 2025 sponsorship package for the RBL Under-18 Schools Football League (RBL U18 SFL).
President’s College U18 Football team benefitted from GBI-RBL uniform initiative on Sunday.
Continuing its proud tradition of backing youth sports in Guyana, GBI hosted the official uniform presentation ceremony for the eight participating schools on Sunday at the Ministry of Education (MoE) Ground, coinciding with the league’s Round Two matches.
The presentation marked yet another milestone in the enduring Busta-Republic Bank partnership with the Petra Organisation, reaffirming the shared goal of nurturing young talent and promoting football as a platform for education, discipline, and community building.
The schools receiving uniforms for the 2025 season were: Chase’s Academic Foundation, Charlestown Secondary, West Ruimveldt Secondary, Abram Zuil Secondary, Dolphin Secondary, President’s College, and Three Mile Secondary.
During the ceremony, GBI officials were on hand to assist with the uniform distribution. Speaking at the event, GBI representative Colin Higgins commended the players, coaches, and organisers for their continued dedication to the sport. He reiterated GBI’s belief that initiatives such as the Petra Under-18 Schools Football League play a vital role in fostering not only athletic excellence but also teamwork, leadership, and community pride among Guyana’s youth.
Representatives from the Petra Organisation also expressed their gratitude to Republic Bank and Guyana Beverage Inc. for their steadfast partnership and long-term investment in school football.
Petra rep together with Chase’s Orande Chase exhibiting newly branded team shirt during Sunday’s uniform presentation with several members of the 2025 squad sharing the moment.
Petra Co-Director Troy Mendonca highlighted that the extended sponsorship has allowed the league to grow in structure, participation, and overall quality, providing young players with a combative platform to showcase their skills.
With GBI once again delivering on its promise, the newly uniformed teams will proudly represent their schools in distinctive colours emblazoned with the Republic Bank and Busta insignia, symbolising unity, sportsmanship, and the enduring collaboration between corporate and community development.
Guyana Beverage Inc., one of the nation’s leading beverage companies, remains committed to building stronger communities through education, sports, and youth empowerment. The Republic Bank-Petra Organisation partnership has been extended for a sixth consecutive year, bringing to you some of the best school-football talent in a single organised event.
Meanwhile, the Petra Organisation continues its dedicated efforts to develop grassroots and school-based football across Guyana, creating sustainable opportunities for young players to excel both on and off the field.
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