ON Tuesday, owner and Managing Director of Woodpecker Products, located at Lot 40 Fourth Street, Alberttown, Mrs Luana Fernandes, generously donated to the Guyana Sport Shooting Federation several trophies for its upcoming Practical Pistol Competition to be held this Saturday at the GDF Timehri Ranges.At a simple handing-over ceremony yesterday afternoon, Mrs Fernandes, who is well known for her contributions to the development of sport in Guyana, presented the trophies to the president of the Federation, Ms Vidushi Persaudwho accepted the prizes on behalf of the GSSF and thanked the donor for the support Woodpecker Products has given to local sport shooting.

Ms Persaud stated she has known Mrs Fernandes for most of her life and is always enthused by the encouragement and support for sport that Mrs Fernandes continuously gives.
The GSSF president is hopeful that other businesses in Guyana will emulate Woodpecker Products by making similar contributions to sports.
She thanked her for the beautiful trophies which she noted will be very much coveted in Saturday’s match.
Board members, Captain Roul Bhudu and treasurer Mr Rohandev Persaud joined in expressing their gratitude for her unflinching support and encouragement towards the GSSF, which is dedicated towards promoting sport shooting among all Guyanese.