Nexlink Communications supports scrabble players Caribbean championship preparations

Jul 17, 2012 Sports

As the executive of the Guyana Association of Scrabble Players (GASP) continue preparations for the Caribbean Championship slated for the Bank of Guyana Sports Club between August 23rd- 26th, another corporate entity has responded to pleas for assistance. This time, following close on the heels of a similar gesture by Serious off- Roaders, Nexlink Communications of Church Street, Georgetown has acquiesced to a similar donation and Friday afternoon last, presented a sizeable monetary donation to the executive of GASP to offset the huge monetary demands for a successful tournament.

Leon Belony gratefully accepts the sponsorship package from Amanda DeFreitas in the presence of Moen Gafoor

The ceremony took place at the sponsor’s downtown office and national players Leon Belony and Moen Gafoor received the donation on behalf of GASP. A representative of the sponsors, Amanda DeFreitas, handed over the gift and informed the duo that her Managing Director, Kavim Bhaichandeen, is only too happy to support the scrabble players in their quest to win the impending championships. “Scrabble is an educational game and serves to keep the mind active,” said Mr. Bhaichandeen. “My firm is indeed happy to be associated with such a big tournament,” he concluded.
Meanwhile, senior players are reminded that practice sessions for the imminent championships continue at the Malteenoes Sports Club on Thursdays at 18:00hrs. Players are asked to make a special effort to attend as this could enhance the local team’s chances of winning the tournament.
Eight players will lead Guyana’s charge in an attempt to upset reigning team champions, Trinidad and Tobago, which is expected to field a strong contingent. Barbados will also field a competent team which should add to the competitiveness of the tournament.
Former national champion, Fred Collins is currently the Caribbean individual champion and he is keen on retaining that accolade.