TWENTY employees of the Guyana National Newspapers Ltd (GNNL) received tokens of commendation for creditable performance during the year 2013 when the company held its Annual Awards Ceremony at its Sports facility at Lama Avenue, Bel Air Park on Friday.Prizes were awarded in various categories, and the employees witnessing the presentations all agreed that the awardees were all deserving in their respective categories.

General Manager Mr. Nandkumar Puran congratulated the employees, particularly those who had won awards. He noted that he was both impressed and pleasantly surprised with the level of camaraderie and goodwill; and expressed a wish that the laughter resonating from within the walls of the Sports Club would auger well for continued harmonious relations within the company.

The Manager announced that staff had performed well during the year, leading to the company realizing handsome profits and a commensurate consideration of a further 5% increase for junior staff and 3% for senior staff.

Also present at the ceremony were Members of the Board of Directors Mr. David De Groot and Tota Mangar, and former Senior Sports Reporter (Canada-based) Frederick Halley.

Photographed above are the recipients of awards, senior staff and members of the Board of Directors.