UNDERSTANDING the importance of technology in education today, the Guyana National Newspapers Limited (GNNL) has handed over prizes to several students who were selected as winners in the company’s annual Christmas Giveaway.

GNNL, the publishers of the Guyana Chronicle newspaper, on January 10, 2025, hosted the winners and their families in the company’s corridor where the prizes were handed over.

Speaking at the brief ceremony, the GNNL’s Marketing and Circulation Manager, Beverly Roberts, said the Christmas Giveaway was designed not only to celebrate the season of Christmas, but to make a meaningful impact on the lives of learners.

She underscored that the company understands the importance of technology in today’s world, especially in education.

Roberts expressed that it is GNNL’s hope that the prizes presented will aid to inspire and empower the recipients to achieve even greater success.

“We are truly grateful for the enthusiasm and support shown by all who entered. Your participation is what made this giveaway so special, and it’s heartwarming to know that these gadgets will make a difference in your lives,” she told participants.

While congratulating the winners, Roberts encouraged them to keep reading the newspaper and to follow the Guyana Chronicle on all its social media platforms: Facebook- Guyana Chronicle, Instagram: @gychronicle, X (Twitter)- @gychronicle, and YouTube- gychronicle.

The promotion ran from November 24, 2024, to December 19, 2024. Participants were urged to purchase a copy of the Guyana Chronicle to see the coupon, answer the question on the coupon correctly then fill and cut the coupon out.

Participants were also instructed to place the entry in an envelope and mail it to the company’s office head office on Lama Avenue, Georgetown, or drop it off for a chance to win a laptop, tablets, printers and a hamper.
This year, the company selected winners from Supply, Mahaica, Prashad Nagar, Non-Pareil on the East Coast of Demerara, and Herstelling and Timehri on the East Bank of Demerara.

The GNNL expressed thanks to its sponsors: Riaz Computers, K-Tronics, and I &S Trading.

Roberts said: “Thank you once again to everyone who participated, and to all our winners, congratulations. May the new year bring you even more opportunities to grow, learn and thrive.”