GUYANESE turned out in their numbers to witness the annual Courts Christmas Tree Light Up last Friday where the part of Main Street was illuminated. 

Parents and their children could be seen quite early in the day assembling for what is now part of the festive Christmas traditions. Some parents related that “it’s a must every year,” as the children look forward to such activities.
As activities moved along very smoothly the growing crowd was entertained by artistes such as Ester Osborne, Ryan Hoppie, Y3K, Tameka Marshall, ‘Radika’, National Dance School and Classique Dance Company.

‘BIG PRIZE 2014’
As part of the ongoing Christmas promotion that was recently launched, ‘Big Prize 2014’, a very ecstatic Latchmini Singh, who is the first winner of the $2 million prize, came all the way from Clonbrook, Region 4 (Demerara-Mahaica) to be a part of the celebrations. She explained how overwhelmed she was when the Courts team visited her home to break the good news to her. Singh in all the excitement encouraged persons to shop at Courts as “you too can become a winner.”

Clyde de Haas, Managing Director of Courts (Guyana) thanked all Guyanese, particularly customers, and encouraged them to continue to shop at Courts for a chance to receive the grand prizes the superstore has to offer for the holidays. He reminded persons that there are many ongoing promotions and anyone can be a winner.
Speaking with the Guyana Chronicle after the celebrations had finished, De Hass observed that this was one of the biggest ‘light ups’ Courts have done. He noted that he was overwhelmed with the turn out and delighted that the company can bring so much joy to the children. “Every year we are getting bigger as well as our performances,” he said.

TIME FOR UNITY AND HARMONY
First Lady Deolatchmee Ramotar wished all a joyous season and encouraged the children to obey their parents and make sure they do well at school. “Once you are good boys and girls and you go to school and do well, I am sure you will be rewarded when Christmas comes” she said. She related to all that Christmas is a time for unity and harmony.
Education Minister Priya Manickchand flipped the ceremonial switch to activate the lights that transformed the shadowy Main Street into a luminous lane. She then told the persons gathered, “you don’t have to be rich to have a joyous Christmas, share love throughout the holidays.”