THE four winners of the Guyana National Newspapers Ltd (GNNL) Master Mind Quiz Games, for the Quarter January to March 2014 Wednesday last were presented with gift vouchers to the total value of $27,500.
The presentation took place during a simple ceremony in the company’s Production Department Office, Lama Avenue, Bel Air Park, Georgetown.

Copping the $10,000 first prize was Devanie Suklall of Cropper Primary School, Corentyne, Berbice.
Second Prize winner was Tonia Pyle of Green Acres Primary School, on Thomas Street, who won a $7,500 voucher.
Third prize winner was Angenique Quintin of St. Gabriel’s Primary School, Queenstown, who walked away with $5,500.
The fourth prize winner, Martena Wilburg of Sophia Primary School, also in Greater Georgetown, received a gift voucher for $4,500.
Joining in recognising the winners were their parents, as well as managerial staff of the GNNL, headed by newly appointed General Manager, Mr. Michael Gordon.
Present too were Editor Mr. Mark Ramotar; Finance Controller, Mrs. Moshamie Ramotar; Circulation Officer, Ms. Sandra Armstrong; Production Manager, Mr. Samuel Bynoe and Administrative Manager, Mr. Colin Alfred and other members of staff.

Mr. Gordon, in brief remarks congratulated the winners and expressed appreciation to their parents and/or guardians for their support in making it possible for the participants to enter the game and come out on top.
Brilliant concept

Referring to the game as a brilliant concept aimed at developing the intellect and thinking skills of those participating, Mr. Gordon acknowledged ‘the mastermind’ behind the ‘Master Mind Quiz Game’, Chairman of the GNNL Board of Directors, Mr. Keith Burrowes, whose brainchild is the initiative.
Gordon also had kudos for former President Bharrat Jagdeo, the patron of the game, at whose State House residence it was launched in 2012. He thanked the former Head of State for his support and blessing in bringing the game where it is today.
He added: “We, at the Chronicle, are more than happy to be able to play a part in the development of young minds.”

Noting that the primary focus of the editorial content of any newspaper is that of informing the readership, the General Manager assured that the Guyana Chronicle will continue to do all it takes to build on this project and ensure the children of Guyana are informed and educated at the same time.

Gordon exhorted parents to look around their neighbourhoods and take the message of the Master Mind Quiz Game to others, encourage them to take part and benefit in myriad ways as already experienced by the hundreds who have been playing the game since its inception.
He urged them to share the word and make sure that as many children as possible are exposed to the Master Mind Quiz Game.
By Shirley Thomas