THE Guyana National Newspapers Limited (GNNL), publishers of the Daily and Sunday Chronicle, on Friday hosted its fifth annual Back-to-School Gadget and School Supplies Drive, rewarding 22 learners  from across the country with essential learning tools.

The presentation ceremony, held at the company’s Lama Avenue, Bel Air Park headquarters, saw excited winners receiving items such as tablets, printers, and vouchers.

Marketing Manager of GNNL, Beverly Roberts, noted that the initiative, which began as a small vision in 2021, has grown into a nationwide effort, touching lives in every region of Guyana.

“Each year, with the invaluable support of our sponsors and partners, we have been able to place essential tools into the hands of learners, empowering them to pursue their education with confidence,” Roberts said.

This year’s winners came from schools including Winfer Gardens Primary, School of the Nations, Tutorial High, Good Hope Secondary, Bartica Secondary, Hyde Park Mahaicony, Harmony Secondary in Linden, and Green Acres Nursery, among others.

To participate, learners were required to fill out coupons published in the Chronicle’s daily and Sunday editions by August 31, 2025. The coupons included quiz questions designed to promote educational engagement while giving learners an opportunity to win valuable supplies. Completed entries were submitted at the Chronicle’s head office.

The initiative was made possible through support from corporate sponsors such as Nextech, DevCon Inc., S. Jagmohan Construction and General Supplies Inc., Sears Vision Centre, Viscom Electronics, Riaz Computer, Green State Oil and Gas Services Inc., and the Green State Business and Technology Institute.

Roberts emphasized that the drive was more than just a distribution exercise. “Today is not just about distributing items—it’s about opening doors of opportunity, building brighter futures, and reminding every child that their dreams matter,” she said.

Now in its fifth year, the Back-to-School Drive has become a hallmark of the Chronicle’s commitment to youth development, providing learners with critical resources while demonstrating how businesses can positively impact communities.