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Government Technical Institute (GTI) wins Digicel Schools Football Championships!

PM Samuel Hinds(center) with the Victorious GTI team. (Adrian Narine photo)

PM Samuel Hinds(center) with the Victorious GTI team. (Adrian Narine photo)

Decked out in bright red uniforms, Government Technical Institute (GTI) took to the field with an air of confidence in front of a supportive crowd at the Georgetown Cricket Club ground. It is that confidence combined with skilful play throughout the competition that saw GTI defeating Christianburg/Wismar Secondary to become the inaugural Digicel Schools Football Champions.
Top goal scorer of the championships and finals MVP Jermain Junior was the first to strike in the 20th minute after persistently attacking the Lindeners’ defensive line. Less than 2 minutes later Lawrence Higgings however equalized in spectacular fashion sending a message to the city side that they would have to work to life the title. In an apparent answer to the challenge Darren Peters displayed some fancy footwork before drilling GTI’s second goal into the back of the net.

Darrel Fraser continued the scoring in front of the large crowd by adding to the tally of GTI in the 51st. not to be outdone Trenton Lashley reduced the deficit to one goal when he struck in the 57th minute. Keifer Adonis and Darren Peters sealed the deal for GTI with their contributions despite a late goal by Lashley.

Though a 5-3 victory Is to be considered a convincing victory GTI missed several uncontested shots to goal. The team performed exceptionally throughout the championships however and played hard to earn the championship.

In the third place playoff New Amsterdam Technical Institute edged out an impressive Region 7 side in Waramadong Secondary, 3-2, on penalties after both sides scored 4 goals apiece in regulation and extra time. Waramadong, who was also voted as the most disciplined team of the tournament, showed impressive skill and were singled out as a team to watch in next year’s competition by Digicel CEO Gregory Dean in remarks following the finals.

Prime Minister Samuel Hinds presented the championship trophy to the victorious GTI team which sparked wild celebrations on the field.

117 school teams participated in the inaugural championships and in the words of Dean next year’s competition “will be bigger and better.”

By – Andrew Ross

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RDX for Linden Show November 27th

RDXThrough sponsorship from Banks DIH hardcore Dancehall lovers can head to the Mackenzie Sports club ground for an all out high energy concert on November 27th 2010.

This publications has been reliably informed that Jamaican acts calling themselves RDX are to touchdown in Guyana next week to head to Linden to entertain as part of efforts to diversify international entertainment on the local shores. One of the promoters told  this publication that the event is aimed at raising funds to donate towards the refurbishing or rehabilitation of one of the nations  main sports and entertainment venues. It is badly in need of upgrading, so we at Banks DIH decided to throw in our lot to assist. Banks DIH said that the event is not aimed at making  major profits for the company  but  more of a way of showing its corporate to the  Linden Community. A source from Banks DIH said “As part of the offer to persons  who flock to the location the entrance fee is just $500 for a night of  live international  action and the first 300 patrons will have a free  Banks DIH beverage  of their choice from the many being offered by Banks DIH. I’m Ok 2010 Christmas Gift !!!”

The company  says the efforts is part of ways that it seeks ensure that it fulfills its obligation as a Corporate Citizen and is calling on Guyanese from all parts of the nation to head to  the MSC ground to support a  worthy cause. RDX comprises Renegade (Carlton Williams) and Delomar (Andre Bedward) and the duo are known for the creation of some of the more high energy filled dance moves. They came into being in 2006 producing dance hall anthems.’

By Mondale Smith